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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 14:49

Exinity, Andrey & Julia Dashin’s Foundation mark festivities with global-impact community aid

Over the festive season, communities around the world are brought closer together, transcending borders and cultures through shared values and a common purpose. Across its global presence, Exinity and Andrey & Julia Dashin’s Foundation have implemented a series of targeted initiatives, combining financial support, employee engagement and local partnerships to address real and immediate community […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 14:36

Lidl Cyprus: dynamic presence, substantial support to Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival

Remaining faithful to its commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness among the new generation about the values ​​of proper nutrition, Lidl Cyprus proved a strong presence at this year’s Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival 2026. As a Platinum Sponsor, the company acted as a key pillar of support, directly linking sports activities […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 14:33

Meghan says she was ‘most trolled person in the world’

Britain’s Prince Harry on Thursday praised Australia’s “epic” leadership on curbing harmful social media use for teens, as his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, spoke of a decade of online abuse. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day trip to Australia, with engagements covering sport, mental health and veterans’ affairs. Australia in […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 14:23

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 US mass killer

A 14-year-old student who shot at least nine people dead, including eight of his fellow pupils, at a school in southeastern Turkey had used an image referencing a 2014 U.S. mass killer, Elliot Rodger, on his WhatsApp profile, Turkish police said on Thursday. In Turkey’s second school shooting in just two days, the middle school […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 14:16

Drousiotis alleges ‘Sandy’ was stabbed

Journalist Makarios Drousiotis on Thursday alleged that ‘Sandy’, the woman at the centre of his allegations, was stabbed by former supreme court judge Michalakis Christodoulou, the man whom he also accused of raping her. The accusation came amid a slew of audio and message exchanges he released to the public. A message attributed to Sandy […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 14:15

Hopes for deal to end Iran war grow, but nuclear issues unresolved

Optimism grew on Thursday that the Iran war may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator having made a breakthrough on “sticky issues”, a source said, although Iran warned the fate of its nuclear program had not been resolved. The United States and Pakistan have been talking up the prospects for a deal […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 14:06

Fintech firm payabl. launches Visa Click to Pay across Europe

European financial technology provider payabl. on Thursday announced the launch of Click to Pay with Visa, a new online card payment experience aimed at helping merchants improve checkout performance and reduce fraud. The solution is designed to reduce checkout friction and improve authorisation rates, while delivering a faster and more secure payment journey for customers. […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 13:55

Discover Japanese culture at Kampos Sakura Park Blossom Festival

There is no doubt that Cyprus is beautiful in spring. The fields turn green and the trees blossom with colourful flowers, seeds and fruit. It is not only Cyprus nature we get to enjoy this season however, as for the last few years at the Kampos Sakura Park, Japanese cherry blossoms also make an appearance […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 13:18

Bet on Alfa: early pay-out of winnings to those backing Omonia for league title

Although the championship has not yet concluded, Bet on Alfa is proceeding, as of today, with the settlement of the relevant bets, recognising the team’s strong performance to date. In a gesture of tangible appreciation towards its customers, Bet on Alfa is paying out winnings today to those who had placed bets on Omonia to […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 13:07

2026 Christodoula March postponed to April 25 due to adverse weather forecast

The Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society and the Bank of Cyprus announce that the Christodoula March 2026, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions forecast by the Meteorological Service. This decision has been taken with the safety of all participants, volunteers and organisers in mind, as well as to […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 13:05

Limassol hosts first market access day for Cypriot businesses

Cyprus hosted its first Market Access Day on Thursday, bringing together businesses, trade officials and EU representatives in Limassol to emphasise the tools available to companies seeking to expand into international markets. The event, organised by the Energy Ministry, in cooperation with the European Commission’s DG Trade & Economic Security and the Cyprus Chamber of […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 12:56

Cyprus on track to slash public debt below 50 per cent of GDP

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that Cyprus is expected to maintain a fiscal surplus of 2.64 per cent of GDP in 2026, while continuing a steady decline in public debt levels. According to the IMF’s April 2026 Fiscal Monitor, Cyprus is projected to record a net lending position of 2.64 per cent in […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 12:56

Institutions committee accepts referral of bill on ex-officials’ private sector employment

The House institutions committee on Thursday unanimously accepted the referral by President Nikos Christodoulides of a law regulating the employment of former state officials and employees in the private sector. The move comes against the backdrop of an existing legal framework requiring former ministers and senior officials to seek approval before taking up private-sector roles […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 12:48

LIV Golf to continue ‘at full throttle’ amid collapse rumours

LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil has assured the league’s players that the 2026 season will continue as planned amid speculation that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund may be preparing to cut its financial support. A “high-ranking” league source told bunkered.co.uk that “funding and operations for LIV Golf are continuing as planned” for at least the […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 12:43

Govt opens public consultation on petrol station operations

The public consultation process on the drafted amendments to the legislation on the regulation of petrol stations is now accessible via the online e-Consultation platform, the interior ministry announced on Thursday. The bill aims to outline a distinct framework of responsibilities between the local authorities and the district governments in the context of the construction, […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 12:27

Cyprus tourism sector hopes for regional calm to limit booking damage

Cyprus’ tourism industry is clinging to hopes that US President Donald Trump’s assurances on ending the war in Iran will soon be borne out, giving the island at least some chance of limiting the damage to summer bookings.  Even if calm returns in the coming days, however, there is a growing sense within the sector that […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 12:20

Iran, US narrow differences after Pakistani mediation but splits remain, senior Iranian official says

Iran and the United States have made some progress as they push for an agreement under Pakistani mediation, but more than halfway through a two-week truce big splits remain including over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, a senior Iranian official said on Thursday. “The trip of the Pakistani army chief to Tehran was effective in reducing differences […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 12:19

Eight arrested in nationwide police operations

The police announced on Thursday the arrest of eight individuals during coordinated operations across urban areas. The arrests involved offences including conspiracy to commit a felony, arson, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, assaulting police officers, and residing in Cyprus without the requisite residence documents. According to the police, officers stopped 602 vehicles and checked 749 drivers […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 12:09

Oev issues guidance for businesses joining hotel sector employment scheme

The Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) issued additional guidance this week on how businesses can join the special employment support scheme in the hotel sector, following the government’s announcement earlier this month. In a circular sent to affected members, Oev said the Labour Ministry had provided further information on the application process and the procedures […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 12:00

Paphos chamber of commerce joins Mediterranean olive oil project in Corsica

The Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evep) took part in a three-day meeting in Bastia, Corsica, under the Olive Oil Med Net project, in a move aimed at strengthening cooperation and know-how exchange across the Mediterranean olive oil sector.  According to the chamber, the discussions brought together representatives from Mediterranean regions, with the Paphos body saying its participation reflected its commitment to […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 11:09

Cyprus Mail content removed from Facebook amid ‘cyber-attacks’ on journalists

A post on the Cyprus Mail’s Facebook account was removed from social media platform Facebook on Thursday amid a wave of “cyber-attacks” on journalists and news outlets on the island in recent days. The post featured a link to an article penned on Wednesday regarding the Turkish Cypriot ruling coalition’s efforts to alter the payment […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 11:05

SaintQuant launches open-source Crypto trading bot CLI and ships major platform redesign

Australia’s leading AI-powered crypto trading platform releases a free, open-source command-line tool for building automated bots locally, while rolling out a full UI/UX overhaul built on direct user feedback. SaintQuant, the Australian AI-powered crypto trading strategies platform trusted by more than 150,000 users, today announced two major releases: the open-source SaintQuant Free Crypto Trading Bot […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 10:38

UN warns that lawlessness in the Middle East threatens global shipping

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this week that the resumption of talks between Washington and Tehran was “highly probable”, as he urged that the ceasefire persist and warned that respect for international law was being trampled in the Middle East.  Speaking at UN headquarters in New York, Guterres opened with a broader appeal for international law, saying justice was meant to be blind, […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 10:37

Inspections of Turkish Cypriot halloumi producers to begin

Inspections of Turkish Cypriot halloumi producers will begin with a view to allowing Turkish Cypriot halloumi to be exported across the Green Line and into the wider European Union, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Thursday. He wrote in a post on social media that the legislation allowing halloumi to be exported across the […]

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