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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 14:47

Heatwave founder ‘HIITs’ Manhattan ahead of Limassol fitness festival

On a warm Saturday in Manhattan’s Financial District, the energy of Cyprus’ most talked-about fitness festival met the fast-paced rhythm of New York City. Neolea x Heatwave: Sweat & Connect brought together movement, community and a shared appetite for high-performance living—right in the heart of FiDi. The event marked a special crossover moment, introducing the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 14:30

Language training gains traction as Cyprus firms sharpen cross-border edge

As Cyprus-based companies look to deepen ties with clients and partners abroad, corporate language training is becoming a more visible part of business strategy, particularly in sectors where international communication can directly affect sales, service and long-term growth. For many firms on the island, the issue is no longer whether English is enough, but whether […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 14:26

The 20-day chess festival in Cyprus has come to an end. We look forward to the next one

On the evening of 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort on the west coast of Cyprus hosted the closing ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament for the world chess crown. The winners were 20-year-old Javokhir Sindarov (Uzbekistan) and 24-year-old Vaishali Rameshbabu (India). The tournament’s prize fund of one million euros was provided […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 14:21

Turkey mulls stationing new commando brigade near Kyrenia

The Turkish armed forces are mulling the prospect of stationing a new commando brigade in the mountains above Kyrenia, the Cyprus Mail understands. Turkish defence ministry spokesman rear admiral Zeki Akturk had confirmed on Thursday that “work has begun to increase the number of commando brigades” in operation in the Turkish armed forces. He said […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 14:17

Lidl Cyprus supports the Cyprus Red Cross with €50,000 through its Easter initiative

Lidl Cyprus has successfully completed its Easter social responsibility initiative, allocating a total of €50,000 to support the multifaceted work of the Cyprus Red Cross Society. From Thursday, March 26, until Holy Saturday, April 11, 2026, Lidl Cyprus donated €0.15 for every scan of the Lidl Plus digital card. Thanks to the active participation and […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 14:17

Trump says Iran war should end ‘soon’, allies to meet on Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war in Iran could be reached soon, although the timing remained unclear, while U.S. allies were gathering on Friday to discuss reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Trump said a two-week ceasefire, which ends next week, could be extended, although he did not believe […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 14:04

Safe Bulkers expands board to 11 members to strengthen governance

Safe Bulkers has expanded its board to 11 members from nine, appointing Jeffrey Bunzel and Vasilis Hajioannou with immediate effect, as the New York-listed dry bulk shipowner moves to strengthen both its governance structure and management continuity.  The company said the board approved the expansion following a recommendation from its corporate governance, nominating and compensation committee.  The move brings in capital markets expertise through Bunzel, while […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 14:04

Forest fires sparked by lightning brought under control

Two forest fires caused by lightning strikes were brought under full control on Friday shortly after breaking out, the forestry department said. In a statement, the department said the first fire erupted at around 10.25am in the Karvounas area. The fire was spotted by a passing citizen, while 13 forestry department personnel with two fire […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 13:54

Audiovisual experience and exhibition by Miss Funky Natty

The Becoming is the title of the upcoming exhibition by independent lingerie brand and artist Miss Funky Natty, which opens this Sunday in Athienou. The creator returns to her home village to share her journey through her collections, in a curated space by creative director Andreas Kadis. The woman behind the brand, Natalia Pechlivani, presents […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 13:42

Euro area trade surplus halves as Cyprus records wider trade deficit

Eurostat on Friday reported a decline in the euro area’s trade surplus for February, while earlier data released this month by Cyprus’ statistical service pointed to a widening trade deficit driven by a sharp drop in exports. The latest figures showed that the euro area trade surplus stood at €11.5 billion in February 2026, marking […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 13:28

Cyprus records one of the strongest labour markets in the EU

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 17.04.2026 13:10

Cyprus tourist arrivals plunge in March as regional tensions hit travel

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus fell to 139,198 in March 2026, down 30.7 per cent from 200,736 in the same month last year, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). For the first three months of the year, arrivals totalled 407,339, compared with 446,596 in the corresponding period of 2025, marking a decline of 8.8 per […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 12:33

Hail, heavy rain and storms hit Cyprus

Muddy rain, thunderstorms, hail and even power disruptions struck in various parts of the island on Friday as an unsettled weather passed across the island with conditions expected to persist through the weekend. Torrential rain was recorded in various parts of Cyprus, leading to water accumulation on roads. More specifically in the Zygi area, hail […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 12:28

Growing pet ownership in Cyprus highlights need for better nutrition and care standards

As pet ownership continues to rise across Cyprus, attention is increasingly turning not just to animal welfare, but to the quality of care pets receive at home — particularly when it comes to nutrition, preventive health and long-term wellbeing. Figures from local municipalities and animal welfare organisations have shown a steady increase in registered dogs […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 12:23

Cyprus firms urged to tap EU trade agreements

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Friday released a statement highlighting the importance of the Cyprus Market Access Day (MAD) 2026 in strengthening the internationalisation of Cypriot enterprises and improving access to global markets. The chamber said the event underscored the need for practical support and targeted guidance to help businesses expand […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 12:19

Erhurman meets Azerbaijan president

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of the Antalya diplomacy forum. The meeting was also attended by Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu. Neither Erhurman’s office, nor Aliyev’s office, made further comment about the meeting. Erhurman had met Turkish President […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 12:09

Three arrests after 14g of heroin seized

Three people were arrested after 14g of heroin was seized, police announced on Friday. On Thursday, members of the anti-drug squad stopped a vehicle in Larnaca at around 3.30pm after receiving a tip off. The car was driven by a 26-year-old man with two passengers, aged 30 and 23. During a search of the car, […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 12:04

Foreign minister stresses need for full respect of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was welcomed on Friday by Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, who emphasised the necessity of full respect and implementation of the agreement. In a post on X, he said the deal was achieved through continued United States leadership and thanked all those involved in securing it. Kombos described the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 12:02

Hybrids tighten lead in Cyprus as petrol car registrations fall

Hybrid cars made up more than half of Cyprus’ passenger saloon car market in the first quarter of 2026, tightening their lead as petrol cars continued to lose ground, while electric vehicles remained stuck below 5 per cent.   According to the Statistical Service’s January-March 2026 motor vehicle data (Cystat), hybrid saloon cars accounted for 50.3 per cent of registrations, up from 42.9 […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 11:54

Lawsuit filed against Messi after failing to play friendly in Miami

Lionel Messi is facing a lawsuit from a Miami-based event promoter that alleges the soccer star breached a contract by failing to play in an exhibition match last year, according to court records filed on March 31. VID Music Group last month filed claims of fraud and breach of contract against Messi and the Argentine […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 11:41

Drousiotis releases new audio file, says govt working to discredit him

Journalist Makarios Drousiotis on Friday released a new audio file related to the accusations he has levelled against former supreme court judge Michalakis Christodoulou and his associates regarding a litany of alleged crimes committed against a woman known as ‘Sandy’. The audio file, he said, constitutes a conversation held between ‘Sandy’ and journalist Stelios Orphanides […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 11:32

Minister praises Unficyp actions in Pyla

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Friday said he was satisfied with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp)’ intervention in Pyla this week, saying the force had taken measures to prevent further provocations. Speaking on CyBC radio, Palmas hailed Unficyp’s reaction to the incident, stressing the need for a “firm and consistent stance” to […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 11:14

‘Now is the time to boost EU ties with Middle East’

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said that now is the time” for the European Union to strengthen its ties with countries in the Middle East as he looked ahead to next week’s European Council summit in Cyprus. He highlighted that during the two-day summit, leaders of the EU’s 27 member states will hold an expanded […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 10:49

EU tourism ministers meet in Nicosia to discuss sector resilience

EU tourism ministers will meet in Nicosia on Friday for an informal gathering under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, with talks set to focus on the bloc’s tourism strategy, sustainability and support for small businesses. The meeting is being organised by Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Tourism and will take place at the Filoxenia Conference Centre, […]

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