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Tototheo Global ranked Great Place To Work® for Cyprus, Greece third year in a row

Tototheo Global has been certified as a Great Place To Work® in Cyprus and Greece for the third consecutive year, a recognition that reflects the strength of its people and culture. As a leading provider of advanced satellite connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime, enterprise and government sectors, the company continues to strengthen its […]

30.04.2026 10:15

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President highlights CySEC as cornerstone of Cypriot financial system

President Nikos Christodoulides addressed an event marking the 30th anniversary of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday evening, highlighting its role as a cornerstone of the country’s financial architecture. “The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission constitutes a cornerstone of our financial architecture,” the president said. He emphasised that European capital markets are […]

30.04.2026 10:11

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Let’s tackle food waste one plate at a time

Cyprus has the highest rate of food waste in the EU, producing 286kg of food waste per person according to a Eurostat survey (2023). Reducing and managing food waste is a critical challenge for Cyprus, which must comply with the European Directive to reduce food waste by 30% by 2030. Food Waste Reduction Event at […]

30.04.2026 10:00

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Faulty pipe leaves Limassol residents without water

Residents in some areas of Limassol were left without water on Thursday after a fault in a pipeline. The Limassol EOA said the affected households were in St Peter and Paul area, along nine streets. Limassol EOA crews are currently working to fix the damage and restore the water supply by noon.

30.04.2026 09:53

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Finance minister and ESMA chief discuss EU stability

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos met with European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) chair Verena Ross on Thursday, in order to discuss the upcoming Cypriot presidency of the Council of the EU. The pair exchanged views on priorities regarding the promotion of policies aimed at strengthening financial stability within the European Union, according to an announcement […]

30.04.2026 09:44

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus president says more firms eye EEZ blocks as energy plans move ahead

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has said that more companies have expressed interest in securing new exploration areas in the country’s exclusive economic zone. He said the government’s energy program is moving ahead under international law and remains in full progress with operators already active in Cyprus’ offshore fields. Cyprus’ broader energy plans include continued appraisal […]

30.04.2026 09:15

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Trump holds talks on prolonged Iran blockade, urges Tehran to reach a deal

Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports with oil companies, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the U.S. renewed its calls for other nations to help open the Strait of Hormuz. Tuesday’s talks with oil executives followed a deadlock in efforts to resolve […]

30.04.2026 08:07

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Elderly man in intensive care after crashing into lorry

An 87-year-old man was seriously injured on Wednesday when his vehicle collided with a lorry in Kokkinotrimithia, Nicosia. The police said that at around 11am, while driving along Griva Digenis avenue in Kokkinotrimithia, the man lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a light lorry, driven by a 35-year-old. The 87-year-old was taken by […]

30.04.2026 08:02

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Cyprus-based game studio celebrates key milestone

Cyprus-based mobile game developer Top App Games announced that its flagship title LUDUS has surpassed 10 million downloads worldwide, marking a major milestone for the company and the island’s growing gaming sector. The company, which operates under Utmost Games, also unveiled Divisions, a major new in-game feature designed to enhance competitive play. The milestone comes […]

30.04.2026 08:00

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As traditional financial institutions enter the spot crypto trading arena, SHRMiner is defining a new gateway for digital assets in 2026

On April 16, 2026, Charles Schwab announced that it would roll out spot crypto trading to its retail clients in phases over the coming weeks, initially covering Bitcoin and Ethereum. Almost concurrently, Goldman Sachs filed its application for its first Bitcoin ETF product. An increasing number of signs indicate that crypto is transitioning from a […]

30.04.2026 07:56

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Six arrested in overnight police operations

Six individuals were arrested overnight in the framework of organised police patrols in urban areas. The police pulled over 309 vehicles and checked 368 drivers and passengers, filing 187 reports for various offences, including 78 for speeding. One driver was found driving under the influence of drugs and one vehicle was impounded. The police also […]

30.04.2026 07:54

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Constantinou Bros Hotels reports €8.4 million profit for 2025

Constantinou Bros Hotels Public Company Ltd announced a net profit of €8,428,883 for the financial year ending December 31, 2025, during a board of directors meeting held on April 29, 2026. Despite the increase in profitability compared to the previous year’s figure of €7,684,727, the board of directors does not propose the payment of a […]

30.04.2026 07:50

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Man charged with premeditated murder dies in hospital

A 54-year-old foreign national, in custody at the central prison for the premeditated murder of his 34-year-old partner, died in hospital late on Wednesday night. The justice ministry said the man had been in Nicosia general hospital over the past few days recovering from surgery. The central prison administration has expressed its condolences to the […]

30.04.2026 07:48

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Petrolina reports surge in 2025 profits to €8.3 million despite global turmoil

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited has announced a consolidated profit after tax of €8,300,087 for the financial year ending December 31, 2025, a significant increase from the €2,725,272 recorded in the previous year. The board of directors has proposed a final dividend of 2.0 cents per share, representing a percentage of 5.88 per cent, which follows […]

30.04.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: CySEC, CIBA, Eurobank, Alpha Bank, economy, natural gas

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced the integration of the Cyprus International Businesses Association (CIBA) into its structure, aiming to strengthen the collective representation of the business community at national level. The chamber stated that CIBA’s inclusion enhances the unified voice of businesses in Cyprus, reinforcing dialogue and cooperation with policymakers. […]

30.04.2026 07:30

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Local showers, temperatures set to drop

Thursday started off mainly fine with low clouds and fine mist in some areas. Clouds will continue to gather and in the afternoon may bring local showers and possibly an isolated thunderstorm in the mountains. Winds will be a variable gentle breeze of 3 Beaufort, and locally a southwest to northwest moderate breeze of 4 […]

30.04.2026 07:26

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What’s on this weekend

May’s first weekend arrives with a packed events agenda, and the warmer the weather gets, the more the cultural calendar will fill up. This weekend, enjoy live music, spring festivals, nature-inspired family fun, silk workshops and parties in the streets! Thursday The fun begins even before the weekend arrives, as this week,music lovers celebrate International […]

30.04.2026 06:40

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus weather outlook – Thursday 30 April

A weak low‑pressure system is affecting the area, with another system and a colder air mass expected to move in on Sunday. Today’s weather will be mostly clear, though patches of low cloud or light mist may appear early on. In the afternoon, increasing cloud cover could bring isolated showers, with a slight chance of […]

30.04.2026 06:37

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BoE warns of risks as private equity grows role in UK insurance

The Bank of England’s regulatory arm on Wednesday set out plans to tighten the capital treatment ​of funded reinsurance, a type of deal in which life insurers pass ‌on risk to offshore reinsurers. British life insurers will have to increase the amount of capital they hold against these transactions to about 10 per cent, up […]

30.04.2026 06:20

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Russian economy contracts as high interest rates and tax hikes hit growth

Sberbank has cut ​its gross domestic product growth forecast for ‌Russia to 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent from between 1 per cent and 1.5 per cent, after a poor first-quarter economic performance. Russia’s ​largest bank updated its forecasts ahead of ​the release of a preliminary first-quarter GDP ⁠estimate by the Economy Ministry on […]

30.04.2026 06:00

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EU rebukes Cyprus over gender imbalance in companies

The European Commission has moved forward with the second stage of the infringement procedure against Cyprus due to delays in the implementation of the EU directive 2022/2381 on gender quotas in company boards. The directive sets a target of 40 per cent of the “underrepresented gender” among non-executive board members of listed companies and a […]

30.04.2026 04:25

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Our View: The foot and mouth outbreak has necessitated very tough decisions

Two local breeds of livestock – the fat-tail sheep and red cattle – have been infected by foot and mouth disease (FMD) and the authorities are in a quandary over what to. These rare breeds, specific to Cyprus, could disappear from the island even if some of them are spared, experts warned. The remaining population […]

30.04.2026 04:20

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Atletico hit back to hold Arsenal in cagey semi-final first leg

Atletico Madrid and Arsenal traded penalties on Wednesday as Julian Alvarez’s second-half spot kick cancelled out Viktor Gyokeres’s first-half goal to earn the hosts a 1-1 draw in a Champions League semi-final first leg that simmered more than it sizzled. In a tense and tactical game, Atletico enjoyed more possession early on but handed Arsenal […]

30.04.2026 00:06

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€91m regeneration programme targets communities across Cyprus

A three-year programme exceeding €91 million for urban and rural regeneration projects across Cyprus was outlined by Interior minister Constantinos Ioannou during an event marking local development works. Speaking at the inauguration of the second phase of the regeneration of the traditional core of Apesia, Ioannou said the ministry, through the urban planning department, is […]

29.04.2026 22:42

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