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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 21:50

Kontides sits 20th after opening day at Grand Slam of Hyeres

Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides finished the opening day of competition at the Grand Slam of Hyeres in France in 20th place overall in the ILCA7 class on Monday, with a mixed pair of results pointing to improving form as the week progresses. Kontides placed 18th in the first race of the day before a marked […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 21:38

Israel alleges Cyprus targeted by ‘Iranian covert network’

Israel’s intelligence service Mossad, the IDF, as well as its security agency, Shin Bet, alleged on Monday that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) smuggled explosive drones from Iran through Turkey and into Cyprus as part of a “covert global terror network that also targeted military bases on the island”. According to a joint statement […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 21:00

Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as deadline approaches for end of ceasefire

Iran is considering attending peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, following moves by Islamabad to end a US blockade of Iran’s ports, a major obstacle to Tehran rejoining negotiations. However, the official stressed that no final decision has been made. Adding to the uncertainty, a […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 19:58

‘E-kalathi app has failed to see supermarkets drop prices’

Noticeable price increases in products listed on the government’s e-kalathi online price comparison platform have emerged since last recorded, the Consumers Association warned on Monday, also finding limited competitive pressure across most participating supermarkets. The association processed and evaluated prices recorded on Monday, benchmarking them against data from July 2025. Its survey covered 42 randomly […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 19:55

‘Sandy’ affair won’t impact investigation into Drousiotis book

The ‘Sandy affair’ will not impact an ongoing investigation into other claims made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, the anti-corruption authority said on Monday, as reports surfaced that yet another photograph provided by ‘Sandy’ turned out to be lifted from the internet. Head of the anti-corruption authority Harris Poyadjis said the claims swirling around ‘Sandy’ will […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 19:52

Family concert invites toddlers to the museum

Toddlers, music and museums. Can they come together? Most concerts are addressed to older audiences who sit quietly, with their phones on silent and clap politely when the performance is over. Some of these concerts are family-friendly, yet this upcoming one at the AGLeventis Gallery is specifically designed for infants! Who says toddlers under five […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 19:24

Starmer orders review into security concerns from Mandelson’s time in office

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said he had asked the group overseeing security standards across government to examine any security concerns raised during Peter Mandelson’s tenure as ambassador to the United States. Starmer told lawmakers it was staggering that he had not been told that Mandelson had failed his security vetting clearance, even when he ordered […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 19:02

Kombos rebukes Turkish claims that Cyprus is in an ‘anti-Islamic’ axis with Israel

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos directly challenged his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan’s assertion that Greece, Cyprus and Israel have formed a military alliance against Muslim countries in the region. In a video published on Monday, the foreign ministry showcased Kombos’ diplomatic meetings with Gulf counterparts and featured footage of the minister’s meetings with officials from Egypt, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 18:54

Dam capacity reaches 38%, up from last year

Reservoirs across the island reached about 38 per cent of capacity on Monday – a marked increase on the same time last year. Overall, the dams are now 37.9 per cent full, corresponding to 110 million cubic metres of water. At the same time last year, the dams held 23.6 per cent of capacity. Water […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 18:38

A new study, not new funding: Govt explains letter to EIB over interconnector

A joint letter sent by the governments of Greece and Cyprus to the European Investment Bank requested a new due diligence study, not extra funding, for the Great Sea Interconnector project, the Cyprus Mail was informed on Monday. Following reports that more funding for the project had been requested, sources close to the matter sought […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 18:30

Welfare officers ‘failed to act’ on child’s suicide warning

A criminal investigator testified on Monday before the Nicosia district court that social welfare officers failed to follow prescribed procedures in the case of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou, who died by suicide in September 2019. Appearing as a prosecution witness, Andreas Andreou presented findings from the criminal investigation into the boy’s death, telling the court that entries […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 18:03

North legislature votes unanimously to withdraw controversial welfare bill

The Turkish Cypriot legislature on Monday voted unanimously to withdraw a bill aiming to cut payments of the cost-of-living allowance to public sector workers which had earlier provoked a general strike and seen thousands of protesters descend on the legislature building on four occasions earlier this month. Members of the ruling coalition had met trade […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 17:50

Trump: Israel never talked me into war with Iran

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel did not persuade him to attack Iran, after news reports that Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu influenced the U.S. president’s decision and criticism from right-wing commentators. “Israel never talked me into the war with Iran, the results of Oct. 7th, added to my lifelong opinion that IRAN CAN […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 17:38

National Bank of Greece distributes shares to staff

The National Bank of Greece recently announced the free distribution of 169,060 ordinary registered voting shares to eligible beneficiaries under the third cycle of its 2023 Stock Awards Programme. The bank said the allocation follows the decision of the annual general meeting of shareholders on July 28, 2023, which established the share-based incentive programme for […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 17:21

‘Significant progress’ made on tackling racism in Cyprus

Significant progress in tackling racial discrimination in Cyprus has been made over the past decade, Law Commissioner Sofia Kleopa Hadjikyriakou told a United Nations committee in Geneva. She was speaking during a review that also saw experts raise concerns over hate speech and movement restrictions. Presenting a report on Cyprus’ implementation of the International Convention […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 17:10

Football to be introduced into secondary schools

A four-year memorandum of cooperation was signed on Monday between the ministry of education and the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) that will see football introduced in high schools. The agreement forms part of the UEFA-supported Grassroots Football in Schools programme and was signed by Education Minister Athena Michaelidou and CFA president Charis Loizides. According to […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 17:03

Ermes, Woolworth and CTC confirm board re-elections

Three listed Cypriot companies on Monday held their annual general meetings (AGMs) at their respective registered offices, confirming board compositions and auditor appointments alongside the presentation of their 2024 financial results and corporate governance reports. The Ermes Department Stores Plc Annual General Meeting took place at the company’s registered office, where chairman Demetris Demetriou delivered […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 16:46

Guardiola says Arsenal still in control, but victory gives them hope

Pep Guardiola patrolled the touchline in Sunday’s pivotal 2-1 Premier League win over Arsenal virtually heading, shooting and throwing his body at seemingly every ball, but when it was over, the City manager reduced the night to a single word: hope. Guardiola’s prized poacher Erling Haaland struck the second-half winner in a victory that slashed […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 16:43

Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon, warns residents to stay out

Israel on Monday told residents of south Lebanon to stay out of a belt of territory running the length of the border and not to approach the area of the Litani River, entrenching its grip over southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire in the war with Hezbollah. The U.S.-mediated, 10-day ceasefire took effect on Thursday, largely […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 16:39

200 potentially dangerous buildings inspected in Nicosia

Around 200 buildings were inspected by a technical team in Nicosia’s walled city on Monday amid an island-wide wider effort to assess structural safety regarding dangerous buildings. Crews from the Nicosia EOA focused on the Omeriye area as part of an ongoing inspection programme covering buildings identified as potentially hazardous. Authorities said the total number […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 16:23

Govt pledges support for teenage mother, who says was raped

A 14-year-old girl who recently gave birth, reportedly after she was raped, will receive all necessary support from the state, the Commissioner for the Protection of Children’s Rights said on Monday. Elena Perikleous was commenting on the story that came to light earlier in the day. She said her office learned of the case from […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 16:07

Cyprus Presidency urges focus on social cohesion and competitiveness

The Finance Ministry’s directorate general for development on Monday outlined the outcomes of recent European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) discussions held in Nicosia under the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union, focusing on employment, inclusion and future EU funding priorities. The meetings, which brought together representatives from all EU member states, concluded […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 16:02

Cyprus wine competition kicks off in Limassol

Wine connoisseurs have gathered in Limassol to sample a variety of 145 wines from 30 Cypriot wineries over the course of four days to find the best in the category of dry, semidry and semisweet wines and the category of sweet wines. The winners will be awarded during a ceremony on Friday at Opus One […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 16:02

Demetra Holdings repurchases 6,700 own shares in latest buyback move

Demetra Holdings Plc on Monday announced that it acquired 6,700 of its own shares on April 17, 2026, as part of its ongoing capital management strategy authorised by the company’s shareholders. The transaction was executed in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the circulars issued by the Cyprus Securities […]

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