Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Business services dominate Cyprus economic output

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday announced the publication of a detailed economic roadmap for 2022, showing that the total value of goods and services supplied and used in the economy reached €96.66 billion. The published Supply, Use and Input-Output tables function as a comprehensive economic account of the country, tracking how products are […]

26.03.2026 12:51

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Cyprus ranked eleventh in EU for real purchasing power

Cyprus ranked 11th in the European Union in 2025 for GDP per capita in purchasing power parity, sharing the position with France at 98 per cent of the EU average, according to preliminary Eurostat data published this week. The indicator, which adjusts for differences in price levels across member states, is used to compare the […]

26.03.2026 12:42

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Cyprus stays high on EU asylum map as first-time applications decline

Cyprus remained among the European Union countries with the highest number of first-time asylum applications relative to its population in 2025, even as the bloc recorded a sharp fall in overall claims, according to data published by Eurostat this week. Across the EU, 669,400 first-time asylum applicants from non-EU countries sought international protection last year, […]

26.03.2026 12:38

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Four members of north coalition oppose disinformation bill

A total of four members of the north’s ruling coalition have stated their opposition to their own bill which aims to curb disinformation, and is due to be voted upon in the Turkish Cypriot legislature in the coming weeks. The coalition has an effective majority of nine in the legislature, but with four people already […]

26.03.2026 12:38

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Fire brigade responds to floods in Limassol

The fire brigade dealt with five severe weather-related incidents across Cyprus in the 24 hours until 6.00am on Thursday, including pumping water from basements and rescuing a vehicle in Limassol. Authorities responded to flooded roads and waterlogged properties in the Ypsonas to Agios Sylas area on Wednesday, following heavy rainfall and the overflow of a […]

26.03.2026 12:33

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Trump plans May visit to China for talks with Xi after Iran war delay

President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May during his first visit to China in eight years, a closely watched trip postponed due to the Iran war. Trump’s effort to reschedule the trip reflected the Republican president’s eagerness to project confidence in a challenging Middle East war and simultaneously to manage a […]

26.03.2026 12:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Roadworks announced in Larnaca district for March 26–27

Cyprus’ Public Works Department has announced scheduled roadworks in the Larnaca district, including maintenance on the old Larnaca–Nicosia road and traffic changes linked to the Larnaca–Dhekelia coastal road improvement project. 1. Maintenance on old Larnaca–Nicosia road The department said periodic pavement maintenance will take place Thursday and Friday, March 26–27, between 7 a.m. and 3 […]

26.03.2026 12:15

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Students from Cyprus’ music schools perform rebetiko concerts in Nicosia and Limassol

Students from Cyprus’ four music schools took part in a pair of concerts titled “Rebetiko and Folk Paintings,” showcasing works from the rebetiko and laiko traditions. The performances, held at Strovolos Municipal Theatre in Nicosia and the Rialto Theatre in Limassol, brought together students from the music schools of Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Famagusta, alongside […]

26.03.2026 12:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids

A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta META.O and Alphabet’s GOOGL.O Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people, in a $6 million verdict that will serve as a bellwether for numerous similar cases. The jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, […]

26.03.2026 12:07

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Fintech firm payabl. launches tap to pay for mobile contactless payments

European financial technology provider payabl. announced on Thursday the launch of Tap to pay, a new solution enabling businesses to accept contactless payments directly via smartphones without dedicated hardware. According to the announcement, the new offering transforms smartphones into secure card terminals, allowing merchants to accept contactless card payments on the move using NFC-enabled Android […]

26.03.2026 11:41

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Govt announces eight measures to combat rising costs amid Middle East war

The government on Thursday announced a package of eight measures which it hopes will help combat rising costs after four weeks of war in the Middle East. Firstly, the reduced five-per-cent rate of value added tax on electricity will be extended until May next year, having initially been expected to expire in May this year, […]

26.03.2026 11:40

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Nicosia centre eyesore a threat to public health says audit office

Liabilities with the local authorities and gaps in the legislation have been identified by the Audit Office concerning a building in Nicosia that has been left in construction phase for 14 years. The building is on Spyros Kyprianou avenue in the centre of the city, and the Audit Office has expressed concern in a report […]

26.03.2026 11:17

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Cyprus government to announce new support for tourism sector this week

Cyprus has celebrated a major “green” milestone for its hotels, just as the government prepares to announce emergency support to shield the industry from regional instability, according to an announcement from the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) released on Thursday. Regarding the former update, the federation held a certificate award ceremony in Nicosia earlier […]

26.03.2026 11:13

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Final World Cup ticketing phase is first-come, first-served

Fans looking for one last opportunity to get tickets to this summer’s FIFA World Cup in North America will get their chance on April 1. And that’s no joke. FIFA announced Wednesday that a fourth and final phase of ticket sales will take place starting at 11 a.m. ET on April 1 and will remain […]

26.03.2026 10:55

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Amorim had great ideas but they did not click at Man United, says Maguire

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire said former manager Ruben Amorim had strong ideas, but they ultimately “didn’t work” at Old Trafford, further praising interim manager Michael Carrick for overseeing a smooth transition. United have revived their season since Carrick took charge in January, rising into the Premier League’s top three after earning 23 points in […]

26.03.2026 10:52

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Sabalenka to face Rybakina in blockbuster Miami Open semi-final

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the two top women’s players in the world, will battle it out in a Miami Open semi-final on Thursday after coming through their quarter-final matches. World number one Sabalenka took down American Hailey Baptiste 6-4 6-4 on Wednesday and is looking to complete the coveted ‘Sunshine Double’ after her triumph […]

26.03.2026 10:49

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Man arrested for over 7kg of cannabis

A 41-year-old man was arrested over the alleged import of seven kilos of cannabis police said on Thursday. The arrest followed an investigation by the drug squad into a package that arrived in Cyprus by courier in February containing the drugs. Police said evidence gathered during the inquiry led to a court warrant for the […]

26.03.2026 10:39

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Businesses urged to prioritise human advantage in AI era

Businesses are struggling to bridge a massive “execution gap” as they race to integrate artificial intelligence into the workplace, according to a new report from Deloitte. The above insight was part of Deloitte’s annual Global Human Capital Trends report, released on Thursday. More broadly, the report highlighted how organisations can gain a competitive edge by […]

26.03.2026 10:26

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Coral Cyprus, Shell service stations launch Barcelona VIP motorsport experience drive

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) is launching a new campaign that combines the performance of Shell V-Power latest-generation fuels with the benefits of Shell GO+, offering the public the opportunity to compete for a premium prize that goes far beyond a standard giveaway. It is a high-end experience, designed for those who want to enjoy the […]

26.03.2026 10:17

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Tourism ministry bill seeks to license all recreational diving providers

A bill submitted by the deputy ministry of tourism to parliament seeks to regulate recreational diving services in Cyprus, introducing a licensing framework for all providers and setting out safety, inspection and penalty provisions. The proposed legislation, which is expected to be examined by the new composition of the House, aims to ensure that recreational […]

26.03.2026 10:14

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Broadcasters reminded of equal treatment policy ahead of elections

Radio and TV broadcasters were reminded on Thursday of their obligation by law to “treat equally and without discrimination” all parties and candidates in the period leading up to the May 24 parliamentary elections. The Radio-Television and Digital Services Authority said in a circular sent to the stations that the pre-election period means “three months […]

26.03.2026 10:08

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Shipowners urged to prepare for new global employment amendments

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the fifth edition of its Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, urging the global shipping industry to prepare for the latest amendments before they enter into force and to ensure vessels remain compliant, safe and fit to trade internationally. The new edition brings […]

26.03.2026 10:01

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Lidl Cyprus 2024 Sustainability Report: persistent strategy, real footprint

For Lidl Cyprus, sustainability is not some parallel initiative – rather, it’s a consistent mode of operating that covers the entire value chain. This philosophy is underscored in the 2024 Sustainability Report, which the company has committed to publishing and which lays out the overall value created for the market, for workers, suppliers, society at […]

26.03.2026 10:00

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Costly Red Sea lessons haunt new effort to protect Strait of Hormuz

The Western allies trying to negotiate a way to protect the Strait of Hormuz for energy shipping face a stark reality: a similar effort in the Red Sea that started years earlier cost billions of dollars and ultimately failed against Yemen’s Houthis. The costly Red Sea experience – four ships sunk, more than $1 billion […]

26.03.2026 09:57

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