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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 09:02

Cyprus Business Now: tourist arrivals, Limassol, employment, NPLs, shipping, fuel

Cyprus recorded an employment rate of 81.3 per cent in 2025, placing it well above the EU average of 76.1 per cent, according to a report from Eurostat released on Friday. The figures highlight Cyprus’ strong labour market performance, with the country exceeding the bloc’s average at a time when employment across the European Union […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 07:40

European banks face stress tests as geopolitical tensions hit record levels

European lenders are resilient enough to absorb current financial and geopolitical ‌shocks but need to prepare for future uncertainties including cybersecurity risks from AI, François-Louis Michaud, the new head of the European Banking Authority, said. Banks’ ability to absorb big shocks has come into focus as financial markets come under strain ​from the US and […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 06:30

Norwegian imports and non Qatari LNG to meet UK summer demand

Britain ​will have enough gas and electricity supply this summer, the country’s network operators said this week, despite ‌declining domestic gas production and fears over energy supplies from the Middle East. Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and halted Qatari LNG production, which accounts for around a […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 06:00

Rising prices and falling activity raise stagflation risk in Australia

Australia’s corporates are starting to count the cost of the war in the Middle East, ​with profit warnings from two top companies and a crash in business sentiment pointing to pain from rising ‌prices, raising the risk of stagflation. The country’s top airline Qantas Airways (QAN.AX) and second largest lender Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) flagged […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 04:24

Calls for higher cost on unsterilised dogs after law amendment

The cost of owning an unsterilised dog should be significantly higher in order to compel owners to proceed with sterilisation, the president of animal welfare organisation “Rights For Animals”, Chrysso Kakofengitou, said on Friday, commenting on amendments to the Dogs Law passed by parliament on Thursday. Speaking to CNA, Kakofengitou described the revised fee for […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 04:20

Our View: Endless extensions turn hotel licensing into farce

The joke about the licensing of hotels and other tourist premises continued on Thursday when the legislature approved a government bill to extend the operation of these illegal establishments for another two-and-a-half years. This illustrated, once again, the lack of commitment of the government and the political parties to rule of law. It was the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 22:32

Cyprus launches digital registration platform for army conscripts

The defence ministry announced on Friday the launch of the digital service “e-registration” for conscripts of the national guard intake, with the platform now open for the submission of selection data declarations. The system will remain available until midnight on May 3 and is accessible through the government portal under the “Military Service” section. Access […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 22:18

Volt backs Drousiotis as digital evidence presented comes under scrutiny

Volt has denied any distancing from parliamentary candidate Makarios Drousiotis, as police findings and contested digital evidence continue to shape the ‘Sandy’ case. The party’s co-chairman Panos Parras said in a public statement on Friday that “we categorically deny what has been heard and written recently regarding alleged distancing from our candidate, Makarios Drousiotis”, adding […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 21:39

Trump sees deal ‘soon’ with Iran to end war as Strait of Hormuz remains open

Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened to commercial shipping following a ceasefire agreement linked to the Lebanon conflict, as US President Donald Trump said talks to end the war with Iran could take place “soon”. Abbas Araqchi said in a post on X that the strait was “open […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 21:32

Lebanese president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that a ceasefire agreed by his country should lead to “permanent agreements”, in his first televised address since a US-brokered deal ended six weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The ceasefire, reached on Thursday, halted hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed armed group. Its text предусматривает that […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 21:27

Armenia named Destination of the Year 2026 at Nicosia ceremony

Armenia was formally named “Destination of the Year 2026” during an award ceremony in Nicosia, with officials highlighting its cultural heritage and growing appeal among Cypriot travellers. The event, held at the Pharos Arts Foundation on Ermou Street, was organised in cooperation with the Cyprus Travel Writers and Journalists Society and brought together diplomats, tourism […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 21:18

Inmate injured in attack at central prisons

A 22-year-old convict was injured on Friday after being attacked by two other inmates at the central prisons. In a statement issued by the justice ministry, the incident occurred at around 7.25pm under circumstances that remain under investigation. Prison staff intervened immediately and “brought the situation under control”. The injured man was transported by ambulance […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 20:53

Two bids submitted for €125m Paphos–Polis highway project

The Transport Ministry confirmed on Friday that two bids have been submitted for the design and construction of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous highway section from Ayia Marinouda to Stroumbi, Cyfield submitted the lower offer at €124,850,000, while Araco in a joint venture with Geostroy bid €128,935,480. The ministry said the tender concerns “the completion of the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 20:29

Cyprus participates in international security talks on the Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos took part on Friday in a video conference of heads of state and government focused on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, representing President Nikos Christodoulides. The meeting, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, brought together representatives from 49 countries along with the International […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 20:08

Ten Cypriot enterprises secure €14 million from EU defence fund projects

The Defence ministry confirmed on Friday that ten Cypriot participants have secured involvement in the European Defence Fund (EDF) projects, with expected European Commission funding of approximately €14 million. The announcement follows the Commission’s evaluation report on Wednesday for proposals submitted under the EDF work programme.  A total of 57 projects were selected for funding […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 20:06

Erdogan calls for end to ‘attempts to exclude Turkey and Turkish Cypriots’ in region

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday called for an end to “maximalist approaches which attempt to exclude” both Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots in the eastern Mediterranean, during his address at the Antalya diplomacy forum. He also called for an end to “futile efforts which seek to create a climate of war”, stressing that […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 19:56

Guitar recital by French musician

French guitarist Edith Pageaud is celebrated for her imaginative artistry and distinctive approach to the guitar. The sought-after musician lands in Cyprus this April as part of the 20th EGTA Guitar Festival organised in collaboration with the Pharos Arts Foundation. On April 24, Nicosia audiences will be treated to a dynamic guitar recital as Pageaud […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 19:52

Paralimni-Deryneia municipality opposes migrant facilities in tourist areas

The municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has expressed strong opposition to the operation of migrant accommodation structures within tourist areas, citing concerns over location and management In a statement issued on Friday, the municipality stated it had been informed of a case involving “an individual from a third country, with a serious history of delinquent behaviour”, who […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 19:05

Yellow weather warning issued as dust and thunderstorms move across Cyprus

A yellow weather warning for isolated thunderstorms has been issued for Cyprus, with conditions expected to deteriorate on Saturday. According to a statement issued by the met office on Friday, the warning will be in force from 6.00am to 18.00pm, with forecasters stating that isolated strong storms are expected to affect the island initially in […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 18:37

Ertugruloglu: Cyprus has long been part of Israel’s ‘promised land’

Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu on Friday said that Cyprus “has long been part of the ‘promised land’ concept” for Israel, and that “this is why relations between Israel and the Greek Cypriot administration have become increasingly close”. “Israel, together with southern Cyprus, shares the approach of ‘liberating Cyprus from Turkey’,” he said during […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 18:20

Greece and Cyprus advance Leopard tank transfer to bolster national guard

Greece and Cyprus are advancing discussions over the transfer of Leopard 1A5 battle tanks to the national guard, with consultations ongoing and key details still under negotiation. According to Greek defence outlet Ta Nea, Athens and Nicosia are nearing an agreement on supplying a significant number of German-made tanks from Greek army stocks, in what […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 18:16

Rare Cypriot fat-tailed sheep breed faces culling risk amid FMD outbreak

A rare indigenous Cypriot sheep breed is at risk of being wiped out after antibodies for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) were detected in a flock in Dromolaxia, raising fears that hundreds of animals may be culled under current disease control measures. In emotional remarks to Cyprus Mail, breeder Constantinos Mouskou said he fears his flock of […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 17:27

Yermasoyia building evacuation order issued

A residential building in the Yermasoyia area of Limassol is scheduled to be evacuated due to security concerns, local media reported on Friday. According to Phileleftheros, the apartment complex in question is part of 780 buildings in Limassol that have been deemed dangerous by the Limassol district government (EOA), with 80 reportedly on the verge […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 17:14

Aykut transferred to Israel to serve out remaining sentence over property usurpation case

Convicted Israeli businessman Simon Aykut has been transferred to Israel to serve the remainder of his prison sentence, following a formal request under an agreement governing the transfer of prisoners to their country of origin. Aykut, who was sentenced to five years in prison for the usurpation of Greek Cypriot property in the north, arrived […]

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