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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 15:04

‘Better coordination’ necessary to prevent fire disasters

The Fire Brigade’s 25th annual fire safety week kicked off on Monday with Justice Minister Costas Fitiris pointing out the need for better coordination between services and departments, and a sense of responsibility among the public, to prevent a disaster similar to the Limassol wildfires of 2025. The fire safety week, under the slogan Let’s […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 14:56

Leopard tank acquisition remains unconfirmed

The ending of conscripts being given posts within the ministry of defence and the general staff of the National Guard was announced on Monday by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas. He was speaking at the opening of the electronic platform for submission of selection details by conscripts starting national service in 2026. Palmas said the decision […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 14:43

Cyprus pharma sector to expand global humanitarian outreach

Cyprus’ Foreign Ministry, the Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) and the Pancyprian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (Paef) recently signed a memorandum of cooperation to promote joint actions in humanitarian aid and development cooperation. The agreement, signed on April 6, establishes a structured framework of collaboration between the public and private sectors, combining the diplomatic reach of […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 14:25

Increased thefts reported in Paphos

Residents on Tombs of the Kings Avenue in Paphos have reported an increase in burglaries and thefts, with incidents almost every day for the past eight days, police said on Monday. According to local testimonies, the cases appear to be linked to individuals thought to be living illegally in an abandoned hotel in the area. […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 14:22

British royals to mark what would have been late queen’s 100th birthday

King Charles will visit an exhibition dedicated to his late mother’s fashion on Monday, the first in a number of events which the British royals will attend to mark what would have been the late Queen Elizabeth’s 100th birthday on Tuesday. Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning and longest-lived monarch, was born on April 21, 1926, going on […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 14:17

Starmer faces parliament over Mandelson vetting as resignation demands swirl

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses parliament on Monday, facing calls to resign over the despatch of senior Labour party veteran Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S., even though he had failed a vetting process. Mandelson, 72, was sacked in September after revelations about the depth of his ties to the late U.S. sex […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 14:15

Animal welfare organisations now able to apply for state funding

Applications for annual state funding to animal protection organisations opened on Monday, the Veterinary Services said. Funding will be allocated based on criteria including the size, financial capacity and scope of activities of each organisation or shelter. Applications must be submitted in person to the veterinary services in Athalassa, Nicosia. The application form, outlining required […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 14:14

Cyprus treasury targets sound fiscal management in new three-year strategy

The Treasury on Monday announced its strategic plan for the period 2027–2029, outlining its priorities and operational framework for the coming years. According to the announcement, the strategic planning framework defines the organisation’s strategic objectives and key pillars of activity, setting the direction for its work over the next three years. The strategic plan represents […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 14:09

Appeal court rejects lawsuit over ‘Eoka B links’

The Court of Appeal unanimously rejected an appeal by Renos Kyriakides, upholding a first-instance ruling that a contested publication by Haravgi newspaper linking him to Eoka B, was protected by qualified privilege and published in good faith, it said on Monday. Kyriakides was an Eoka fighter and figure referenced in historical and political contexts linked […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 14:09

Cyprus tech body seeks to boost presence in Chinese market

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA) is stepping up efforts to strengthen the international outreach of its members, with its newly appointed board placing fresh emphasis on creating tangible growth opportunities in overseas markets.  In that context, CITEA’s president George Malekkos, vice president Antonia Michael and general manager Matina Zisiadou met representatives from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 14:05

Cyprus economy grows 3.8 per cent in 2025

The Cyprus economy continued to grow robustly in 2025, with updated data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) confirming continued expansion both annually and in the final quarter of the year. The statistical service reported that the quarterly national accounts data for 2025 were revised following updates to government finance statistics and balance of payments […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 14:02

Maritime bodies call on IMO states to agree on decarbonisation pathway

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) secretary general Thomas Kazakos has said the shipping industry is committed to decarbonisation, as leading maritime bodies called on International Maritime Organisation (IMO) member states to agree on a way forward ahead of next week’s MEPC 84 meeting. In a joint statement issued on Monday, BIMCO, Cruise Lines International Association […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 14:00

Cyprus construction material prices edge up in March

Construction material prices in Cyprus continued to rise, with the price index of construction materials showing both monthly and annual increases in March, according to a report from the state statistical service (Cystat). Specifically, the statistical service reported that the price index reached 119.91 units in March 2026, based on 2021 as the benchmark year […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 13:30

Five major drops at CinemaCon 2026, so far

By Constantinos Psillides There was a time when San Diego ComicCon was the undisputed arena for studios to flex their upcoming slates. Fans, cosplay, surprise appearances, Hall H hysteria, the whole circus. But over the past few years, the industry has quietly shifted. The real power plays are now happening at events like CinemaCon, where […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 13:07

Fitiris to inform cabinet about ‘what is going to happen’ in ‘Sandy’ case

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Monday said he will inform cabinet about “what is going to happen” in the case regarding allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis against a number of high-profile figures. He told reporters on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of fire safety week that he had been briefed on the matter by […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 12:56

Greek shipping firm continues Gulf trade despite Hormuz security risks

Greeek shipping magnate George Prokopiou’s Dynacom Tankers Management is continuing to trade through the Gulf, despite the security risks and disrupted shipping patterns in the Strait of Hormuz, with another tanker now recorded as having made the passage. According to TradeWinds, the Malta-flagged Suezmax Odessa, a 150,000-dwt tanker built in 2013, passed through the strait on April 13, the same […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 12:50

Former north ‘education minister’ back in court over fake diploma scandal case

Former Turkish Cypriot ‘education minister’ Kemal Durust appeared in court on Monday, as he prepares to stand trial for his part in the “fake diploma scandal”. He faces a litany of charges related to alleged document forgery and money laundering, with his trial set to begin on May 5. At a previous hearing, police representative […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 12:42

Pasydy welcomes bills to modernise public service recruitment

Civil servants trade union Pasydy welcomed the submission to parliament of three bills aimed at overhauling recruitment in public service, saying the existing system was marked by serious weaknesses and that several of the union’s proposals had been incorporated. The union said the reform push, led by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, is intended to shorten […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 12:38

‘Fashion Fighting Stigma’: an evening dedicated to better mental health

Cyprus, in the framework of its Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, presents Fashion Fighting Stigma: an innovative cultural event drawing on fashion as a tool for empathy, awareness and social change. Prompted by the concerning finding that 68 per cent of Cypriots conceal their mental health struggles due to stigma, the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 12:18

Five cruise ships cleared Hormuz during brief reopening

Five cruise ships stranded in Gulf ports since the outbreak of the Iran conflict have now cleared the Strait of Hormuz, taking advantage of a brief reopening of the waterway before Tehran reimposed tighter controls, according to industry reports, cruise media and Reuters reporting on the wider shipping situation.   The Greek-owned Celestyal Discovery was the first to make the passage, leaving […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 12:14

National Guard ‘closely monitoring’ buffer zone, Palmas says

The National Guard is “closely monitoring” the situation in and around the buffer zone after fears arose of heightened tensions near the buffer zone village of Pyla last week, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Monday. “It is a fact that in recent days, there has been an escalation of provocations by the Turkish occupation […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 12:12

Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria’s election by a landslide, official results showed on Monday, sidelining long-dominant political forces and potentially pushing the EU and NATO member state closer to Moscow. The performance, exceeding opinion poll forecasts, is one of the strongest results for a single party in a generation and may end, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 12:01

Digital euro implementation costs estimated at €18 billion

The cost of implementing the digital euro could reach €18 billion, according to a new study, far exceeding previous figures cited by the European Central Bank (ECB). The updated cost study on the digital euro was sent by the Hellenic Bank Association to Greek banks, and subsequently shared by Greek business outlet Newmoney, as part […]

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Kıbrıs 20.04.2026 11:47

Incirli tells UN’s DiCarlo of need for federal Cyprus solution

Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP leader Sila Usar Incirli on Sunday told United Nations undersecretary-general for peacebuilding Rosemary DiCarlo of the need for a federal solution to the Cyprus problem when the pair met on the sidelines of the Antalya diplomacy forum. According to the CTP, the pair had discussed “the current status and […]

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