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Nine arrested in overnight police operations

Organised police patrols throughout the island overnight on Saturday and into Sunday morning saw the arrest of nine people. They were arrested for offences including illegal possession of explosives and offensive instruments, illegal possession and supply of drugs, illegal possession of property, illegal stay in the Republic, and driving under the influence of alcohol. As […]

05.04.2026 09:29

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King Charles’ state visit to America would be in bad taste

What special relationship! David Dimbleby the veteran British broadcaster exclaimed rhetorically on being asked about the illusion of the special relationship between Britain and the USA. There never was a special relationship, he said while discussing whether the King’s state visit to the US at the end of April should go ahead or not. This […]

05.04.2026 09:00

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 30: The Famagusta district is coming under economic pressure from the fallout of the Middle East war, with Paralimni-Deryneia mayor Giorgos Nikolettos saying government support measures are a step in the right direction but should extend across the wider tourism industry. Nikolettos […]

05.04.2026 09:00

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Tales From the Coffeeshop: Nothing to see here (except for judges, spies and a bit of weed)

WHAT could a poor weekly columnist write as click-bait when in the last few days, the news was dominated by sensational allegations about corrupt judges, child rape, illegitimate children, big payoffs, secret societies, conspiring politicians etc. This is material for an X-rated TV soap opera rather than for the news media of our conservative, family-oriented […]

05.04.2026 08:30

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Cyprus housing debate risks targeting the wrong culprit

By Yiannis Misirlis In every housing cycle, markets search for a villain. Today, in Cyprus, the spotlight has turned toward foreign, particularly non-European, buyers. The policy response now under discussion, namely stricter limitations on property sales to non-Europeans, reflects a familiar instinct: when prices rise and affordability tightens, constrain demand.  It is an instinct that […]

05.04.2026 08:30

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Resilience and prudent strategy in the Cypriot banking sector

By Christodoulos Patsalides, governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) The banking sector today operates in an environment characterised by heightened uncertainty and a multidimensional, dynamically evolving web of risks.  It is called upon to adapt to a series of structural and emerging challenges, such as accelerating technological developments and increasing cyberthreats, as well as the transition toward […]

05.04.2026 08:00

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Our View: Fragmented parliament no threat to democracy

With parliamentary elections less than two months away, the scare stories about the composition of the new House are becoming more frequent, especially as opinion polls suggest there could be up to nine parties with seats. Would this really be a problem? If we were living in a parliamentary democracy, it may have been, as […]

05.04.2026 08:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Parliament Approves New Ambulance Authority and National Cancer Institute

Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides has called the day “very important” after Parliament approved bills establishing the National Ambulance Authority and the National Cancer Institute. Charalambides highlighted the decision to create the National Center for Clinical Documentation, describing it as the second‑largest health reform after the General Health System (GeSY). He said the center will ensure […]

05.04.2026 06:39

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UK renewable power hits record high but gas generation also rises

Renewable power such as wind and solar provided a record 52.5 per cent of Britain’s electricity generation ​in 2025, government data has shown, ‌but fossil fuel use also rose. Britain has a target to largely decarbonise its electricity sector by 2030, which will require ​a huge scale-up of renewable power. Renewable generation in ​2025 reached […]

05.04.2026 06:30

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Eurosystem sets strategy for future of European payments

The Eurosystem, the collective body comprising the European Central Bank (ECB) and the national central banks of the 20 member states that have adopted the euro, published its comprehensive payments strategy this week. This strategic roadmap outlines a vision for the future of European transactions amid rapid technological change, ensuring that the Eurosystem fulfills its […]

05.04.2026 06:00

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War jitters hit tourism bookings

Fingers crossed: that’s how industry stakeholders see the fate of the tourism sector this year amid the war raging in the Persian Gulf. Prospective travelers, already spooked, are either canceling bookings or holding off. By May, it should become clear whether this tourist year will be a dud. Travel agents are seeing some worrying signals, […]

05.04.2026 04:24

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Police Step Up Checks to Prevent Fireworks Use, Bonfires Ahead of Easter

Police intensified patrols and inspections across all districts as part of efforts to prevent the use of firecrackers, the lighting of Easter bonfires and other forms of youth delinquency. During the operations, patrols responded to several incidents involving fires. In some cases, officers located and seized wood that had been gathered for bonfires. In Limassol […]

05.04.2026 03:03

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Jailed Istanbul mayor defends self over ‘Makarios statue’ accusation

Jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Saturday evening moved to defend himself over accusations that he had erected a statue of the Republic of Cyprus’ founding president Archbishop Makarios III in the city. He made the defence in a post on social media which referenced statements he had made in court on Monday as he […]

04.04.2026 22:45

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An evening of clarinets in old Nicosia

In the world of the clarinet, Alessandro Carbonare is a name that needs little introduction. First clarinet of the Orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and legendary collaborator of Claudio Abbado, the celebrated Italian virtuoso stands today among the leading figures of the clarinet world. When Carbonare and his clarinet trio appeared in […]

04.04.2026 19:37

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Regional firefighting hub in Cyprus to be inaugurated this month

A new regional firefighting hub is to be inaugurated in Cyprus this month, the government said on Saturday. It said the hub will be inaugurated by President Nikos Christodoulides and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the informal European Council meeting which is set to take place on the island […]

04.04.2026 19:14

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Kokkina transit road would ‘unimaginably’ improve lives, Christodoulides says

A transit road through the Turkish Cypriot Kokkina exclave would “unimaginably” improve the lives of Greek Cypriots who live in the surrounding villages, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday. “It is on the agenda. It is one of our proposals … which will unimaginably improve the daily life of people living in the area, and […]

04.04.2026 19:10

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‘Strengthening of Cyprus’ deterrent power a top priority’

Bolstering Cyprus’ defence infrastructure is a “top priority” for the government, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday, in advance of a visit to Paphos’ Andreas Papandreou airbase. “I am glad that we have the opportunity, precisely because of the country’s economic situation, to invest in the upgrading of the Evangelos Florakis naval base and the […]

04.04.2026 18:58

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Police step up anti-lambradjia checks, seize wood

The police have stepped up their crackdown on those intending to light Easter bonfires, known as “lambradjies”, with firewood being seized from various sites around the island. They announced that they had uncovered amounts of firewood both in Limassol and in Nicosia, and that in both cases, local authorities were informed. Local authorities in both […]

04.04.2026 17:15

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Fernandez’s agent criticises Chelsea’s ‘unfair’ ban

Enzo Fernandez’s agent Javier Pastore has criticised Chelsea’s decision to ban the midfielder for two games after recent public comments about his future, saying the Argentina international does not understand the punishment. Fernandez will miss Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale and next Sunday’s Premier League match at Manchester City. Last week the World […]

04.04.2026 17:09

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Haaland bags hat-trick as Man City hammer Liverpool 4-0 in FA Cup quarter-final

Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Liverpool 4-0 in their FA Cup quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to cruise into the last four. Liverpool did well in the opening half-hour with Mohamed Salah wasting an early chance, but once Haaland had scored from the spot in the 37th minute after […]

04.04.2026 16:54

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Iraq shuts key Shalamcheh trade crossing with Iran after airstrikes

Iraq closed the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran after airstrikes on the Iranian side killed an Iraqi citizen, security sources said on Saturday, shutting off a vital supply artery. The crossing serves as one of the main routes for imports to Iraq of vegetables and other food supplies from Iran, traders and border officials say. […]

04.04.2026 16:32

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Energy minister vows progress on gas plans

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos outlined his ministry’s 2025 achievements and priorities for 2026, while acknowledging ongoing uncertainty surrounding the delayed Vasiliko natural gas project. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Damianos said 2026 would focus on accelerating reforms, with particular emphasis on bringing natural gas to Cyprus to reduce electricity costs. “The main way […]

04.04.2026 16:30

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One killed, dozens hurt as Peru stadium event goes awry

At least one person was killed and several injured on Friday ahead of a derby match at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in the Peruvian capital, said club Alianza Lima, a day before it faces off against Universitario. The club offered condolences and solidarity for the casualties, which media said included 60 injured during a “flag‑waving […]

04.04.2026 16:28

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Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies

Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies’ profits in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according to a letter from finance ministers to the EU Commission seen by Reuters on Saturday. The finance ministers of Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria made the joint call […]

04.04.2026 16:19

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