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Trump urges Iran to sign a deal after report suggests US may extend blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Iran to ‘get smart soon’ and sign a deal, following days of deadlock in efforts to end the conflict and a media report that the U.S. would extend its blockade of Iran’s ports. In a post on Truth Social, Trump, who has said Iran can call if it […]

29.04.2026 14:38

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Eurobank shareholders approve €258.7 million dividend

Eurobank S.A. shareholders convened in a hybrid annual general meeting this week to approve a massive €258.7 million dividend distribution and a comprehensive share buyback programme. The meeting, held April 28, saw participation from shareholders representing 76.98 per cent of the paid-up share capital, totalling over 2.77 billion voting shares. Investors overwhelmingly backed the board’s […]

29.04.2026 14:38

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Zelenskiy says Ukraine will continue extending range of strikes on Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine would keep increasing the range of its strikes in Russia, posting footage of what he said was an attack on a target at a distance of more than 1,500 km (930 miles). Ukraine has stepped up its attacks inside Russia in recent weeks, aiming to knock out […]

29.04.2026 14:26

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Total loans jump by €528m as Cyprus’ lending momentum accelerates

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has reported a significant increase in loans and deposits for March 2026, reflecting continued momentum in the country’s banking sector. Total loans recorded a net increase of €528.1 million in March 2026, compared with a net rise of €326.2 million in February 2026. The annual growth rate of total […]

29.04.2026 14:25

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Man arrested after two people stabbed in Jewish area of London

British police arrested a man after two people were stabbed in Golders Green, an area of north London with a large Jewish population, a Jewish community security organisation said on Wednesday. The organisation, Shomrim, said on X that a man was seen running with a knife and attempting to stab Jewish members of the public, […]

29.04.2026 14:22

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Suspended bishop Tychikos calls on Synod to retract decisions

Former bishop of Paphos Tychikos has requested through his lawyer that the Holy Synod retract its decisions concerning his case, following an incident at St Paul’s church in Paphos, when the officiating priest refused to let him take part in a liturgy citing Tychikos’ suspension. Alternatively, Tychikos suggested that the Supreme Court annul the decisions […]

29.04.2026 14:20

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It may take four to five years to get rid of FMD

Cyprus has a long way to go until the island gets fully rid of the foot and mouth disease (FMD), president of the Pancyprian pig farmers association, Petros Kailas said on Wednesday. “The last animal that has been vaccinated may have a lifespan of 4–5 years before it is culled,” he said. “In the best-case […]

29.04.2026 14:16

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Keo posts €8.8 million operating profit for 2025 — board approves dividend

Cypriot beverage maker Keo Plc recorded an operating profit of €8.8 million for the financial year ending December 31, 2025, according to the audited financial results approved by its board of directors on April 29. This result compares to the €9.3 million earned in 2024, a difference the company attributed to a non-recurring sales agreement […]

29.04.2026 14:13

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April rainfall 183 per cent above average

Rainfall in April reached 183 per cent above the average for this time of year by Wednesday morning, the met service said. The amount of rainfall measured at all stations by the met department exceeded normal averages for the month, except at the Athalassa station in Nicosia, where it stood at 94 per cent. The […]

29.04.2026 13:48

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CySEC hosts top European financial regulators for high-level Nicosia summit

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced that it successfully hosted the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) for its board of supervisors and management board meetings in Nicosia on April 28 and April 29. According to the announcement, this gathering took place within the official framework of the Cyprus Presidency of […]

29.04.2026 13:32

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None more deserving of FIFA Peace Prize than Trump, says White House

The White House has hit back at critics of Donald Trump being awarded the FIFA Peace Prize, saying there is none more deserving than the U.S. president. Global soccer governing body FIFA gave Trump the inaugural award at the World Cup draw in December for “promoting peace and unity around the world”, triggering condemnation from […]

29.04.2026 13:26

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Christodoulides calls for ‘acceleration’ of plans to extract natural gas

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday called for an “acceleration” of plans to extract natural gas off the coast of Cyprus, following a meeting with a delegation from American multinational energy corporation Chevron, which was headed up by its emerging countries chairman Javier La Rosa. He said during that meeting that “the internal process in relation […]

29.04.2026 13:21

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Cyprus industrial production drops by 2.4 per cent in February

Cyprus’ industrial production index experienced an annual decline of 2.4 per cent during February, according to a report from the state statistical service (Cystat). The service reported that the index reached 108.4 units for the month, using 2021 as the base year set at 100 units, which marks a notable contraction compared to the figures […]

29.04.2026 13:11

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Epic One: the ultimate plan to fall in love with your digital life!

Ideally, technology should be simply invisible. It should reliably support the user at every moment without causing distraction or demanding attention, earning the user’s trust by simply working the way it should. With this philosophy in mind, we created Epic One: a single, unified plan that covers every communication need, working quietly and seamlessly in […]

29.04.2026 13:10

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Cyprus and Armenia to strengthen ties ‘in all directions’

Cyprus fully supports the further deepening of the cooperation between the European Union and Armenia , European affairs deputy minister Marilena Raouna has said. “[The cooperation is] based on our shared values and the vision for a stable, democratic and prosperous Armenia and a stable South Caucasus,” she said, speaking at the European parliament’s plenary […]

29.04.2026 13:08

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Eurobank backs health sector as growth pillar in Cyprus

Eurobank took part as a platinum sponsor in the Cyprus EMEA Healthspan Summit on April 27–28, underscoring the strategic importance of the health sector for sustainable growth in Cyprus. The international conference, held at the Parklane hotel, brought together prominent figures from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, highlighting Cyprus’ growing role as a […]

29.04.2026 12:51

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Occupants of dangerous Seagate building miss evacuation deadline

Amid a labyrinth of red tape, evacuation decisions and law firm appointments, occupants of a building in Yermasoyia, Limassol declared dangerous are still living in the block despite an April 20 deadline to abandon the premises. On April 11, another dangerous building in Yermasoyia partly collapsed, leaving two people dead, however residents of the Seagate […]

29.04.2026 12:43

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EU charges Meta platforms over child safety failures on Facebook and Instagram

Meta Platforms’, Facebook and Instagram were charged on Wednesday with breaching landmark EU tech rules and must do more to block children under 13 from accessing the social networks, EU regulators said. The charges or so-called preliminary findings under the Digital Services Act, which requires Big Tech to do more to tackle illegal and harmful […]

29.04.2026 12:41

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Lanes closed after crash near Kokkinotrimithia

Traffic on both lanes of the Nicosia–Akaki highway was closed beyond the Kokkinotrimithia exit on Wednesday morning after a vehicle accident, police said. Vehicles are being diverted through the village of Kokkinotrimithia. Police urged drivers to follow instructions from officers on duty and to drive with care while the scene is cleared and traffic normalises.

29.04.2026 12:28

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AI redefining defence says Palmas

Artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, cyberdefence and space technology are redefining defence, making it imperative to develop domestic technological capabilities that would meet National Guard needs and secure the resilience of the equipment supply chain in critical sectors, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Wednesday. Addressing a defence and innovation event, Palmas said Cyprus’ active participation […]

29.04.2026 12:18

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Arsenal ready to grab Champions League chance with both hands against Atletico

Arsenal will play their second successive Champions League semi-final when they take on Atletico Madrid and after last season’s disappointment, manager Mikel Arteta says his side are ready to grab this opportunity with both hands. Arteta took Arsenal to their first Champions League semi-final since 2009 last year, where they lost to eventual winners Paris […]

29.04.2026 12:07

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Is yo-yo dieting bad for you?

By Adam Collins The only thing harder than losing weight is keeping it off. Many people who lose weight find themselves stuck in the cycle of ‘yo-yo dieting’ – losing weight and gaining it all (and sometimes more) back again. Research on yo-yo dieting has long indicated it can be harmful for your health. But […]

29.04.2026 12:00

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Alpha Bank raises €600m in oversubscribed green bond sale

Alpha Bank successfully returned to international capital markets this week, completing the pricing of a €600 million Green Senior Preferred Bond, while also finalising its share buyback programme. The bank announced that total investor demand for the bond exceeded €1.5 billion, resulting in an oversubscription of nearly three times the initial target through the international […]

29.04.2026 11:59

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Raouna demands progress in Gaza peace plan implementation

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Wednesday demanded that progress be made on the implementation of the Gaza peace plan, warning that a lack of progress may allow Palestinian insurgent group Hamas to “consolidate control” of the strip. “There needs to be progress on the implementation of the Gaza peace plan, in the absence […]

29.04.2026 11:54

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