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Paphos man held in drugs case

A Paphos district court on Wednesday issued a five‑day remand order for a 27‑year‑old man in a drug‑possession case. Police said officers from the narcotics unit found five packets of dried cannabis, two packets of cocaine and six packets of methamphetamine in the vehicle the man was riding in. A subsequent search of his home […]

23.04.2026 12:22

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Cyprus shipping chamber praises sector’s contribution to economy

Cyprus’ ship management sector remained a key source of stability for the economy in the second half of 2025, with revenues reaching €1 billion and accounting for 5.4 per cent of GDP, according to results presented at the Cyprus Shipping Chamber’s (CSC) monthly meeting in Limassol.  The chamber said the findings, based on the Central Bank of Cyprus’ (CBC) semi-annual survey on the sector’s performance, […]

23.04.2026 12:17

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Lordos Hotels sees profit rise to €5.3 million, proposes dividend

Lordos Hotels (Holdings) Public Ltd on Thursday announced that its board of directors approved the annual report for 2025 and set the date for the company’s annual general meeting (AGM). Consequently, the company confirmed that the annual general meeting will take place on June 24, 2026 at 18:00 at the Golden Bay Hotel in Larnaca. […]

23.04.2026 11:57

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Shillong Teer result today – Result patterns, statistical charts & in-depth analysis

Shillong Teer Result Today is a unique number-based game rooted in traditional archery practices of Meghalaya. Over time, it has gained widespread attention not only for its cultural significance but also for the analytical interest it generates. Each day, results are published in two rounds, and these numbers are closely studied for patterns, trends, and […]

23.04.2026 11:55

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Parliament hears of ‘political agitators’ exploiting farmers’ protest

Agricultural organisations rejected the ongoing farmers’ protests over the foot-and-mouth outbreak on Thursday, as police warned that gatherings could increase transmission risks and involve individuals unrelated to the livestock sector. The positions were set out during a session of the House agriculture committee, where representatives of farming bodies called for restraint and continued dialogue. Farming […]

23.04.2026 11:52

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Cyprus’ president has withheld approval from nine of the ten foreclosure‑related bills

Cyprus’ president has withheld approval from nine of the ten foreclosure‑related bills passed by parliament, returning five to the House and referring four to the Supreme Court. Government spokesman Viktoras Papadopoulos said the president acted on advice from the Legal Service, which identified issues requiring further examination. The returned bills, he said, contain technical errors, […]

23.04.2026 11:45

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Lithuanian president says country has ‘something to learn’ from Cyprus

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda on Thursday said that his country has “something to learn” from Cyprus as it prepares to take over the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency next year – the title which Cyprus currently holds. He made the comments during a visit to Cyprus’ presidential palace ahead of the day’s informal […]

23.04.2026 11:41

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US investment firm Eaton Vance trims holding in Bank of Cyprus

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Thursday announced a major shareholding notification, following a disposal of voting rights by American investment firm Eaton Vance Management. The Standard Form TR-1 notification, filed to the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), showed that the relevant threshold was crossed or reached on April 17, 2026. Eaton Vance Management, a Boston-based […]

23.04.2026 11:38

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When rules change, it’s never just about the rules

By Alexandros Neofytou Whenever a new legislation is introduced, it is easy to assume that everything in business will suddenly change. In Cyprus, the first months of this year have brought two significant developments: a tax reform that came into force in January and new foreign direct investment legislation that began applying in April. At […]

23.04.2026 11:30

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Travel giant Tui warns of weakening demand for Cyprus and Turkey

Tour operator Tui cut its operating profit guidance and withdrew its revenue forecast this week, saying the war in Iran had clouded demand and hit bookings to parts of the eastern Mediterranean, sending its shares down 2.6 per cent.  Europe’s largest travel operator said customers had partly shifted from eastern Mediterranean destinations to the western Mediterranean, with demand weakening […]

23.04.2026 11:22

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Sinner’s mastery mindset makes him man to beat as clay swing intensifies

Jannik Sinner was once viewed as an explosive talent custom-built for hardcourt tennis but the four-times Grand Slam champion’s assiduous work on his patience and control has made him the man to beat on clay heading into the French Open. It had long been assumed that in his era-defining rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner would […]

23.04.2026 11:03

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Cyprus’ House of Representatives meets for final time

Cyprus’ House of Representatives meets Thursday for the final time under its current composition. During the session, lawmakers are expected to vote for the chamber’s self‑dissolution ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for May 24, 2026. The election proclamation will be issued in a decree by the interior minister, to be published Friday in the […]

23.04.2026 10:45

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Cyprus asserts strategic role at EU’s eastern edge during Limassol forums

Cyprus has used two transport events in Limassol to press its case for a stronger voice in European maritime policy, with the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) saying the meetings reflected the island’s strategic importance at the EU’s eastern edge.  In a statement, the authority said the 4th European Maritime Space Forum served as a platform for discussion on the future […]

23.04.2026 10:44

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Phedonos claims ‘coordinated and relentless war’ against him

Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos on Thursday alleged he has been the target of a “coordinated and relentless war” aimed at his “political and moral extermination”, according to a written statement he issued. Phedonos said the situation began on January 21, 2026, claiming that “opportunists found fertile ground in a dismantled state” and seized the […]

23.04.2026 10:32

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From discovery to delivery: why Skroutz is becoming Cyprus’ go-to shopping platform

There was a time when online shopping in Cyprus felt like a bit of a gamble. It was a mix of endless tabs, second thoughts, and “maybe I’ll just go to the store” which ended up in frustration and/or disappointment. Today, that hesitation is quietly disappearing. In its place, a new habit is forming. One […]

23.04.2026 10:27

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Man City go top and relegate Burnley with narrow Turf Moor win

Manchester City ended Arsenal’s six-month stay on the Premier League summit and condemned Burnley to relegation with a laboured 1-0 victory at Turf Moor on Wednesday. Erling Haaland’s clinical finish after five minutes could have paved the way for a boost to City’s goal difference but they lacked a cutting edge as Burnley dug deep. Haaland […]

23.04.2026 10:24

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Paralimni-Deryneia targets Serbian tourists in new promotion drive

Paralimni-Deryneia mayor Giorgos Nikolettos met tourist agents from Serbia as the municipality stepped up efforts to strengthen its tourism promotion abroad, according to a municipal announcement.  During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to promote the destination in the Serbian market, while also examining prospects for boosting tourist flows to Cyprus and expanding Paralimni-Deryneia’s presence […]

23.04.2026 10:24

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Greek-owned vessel Epaminondas seized after coming under fire in Hormuz

the Iranian side were under way, while the Greek coast guard said it could not immediately confirm the seizure when the first reports emerged.   The MSC Francesca was also seized, according to Reuters and Lloyd’s List. Lloyd’s List described it as an MSC-owned, 11,312 teu containership built in 2008 and normally deployed between the US west coast, Asia and the Middle East Gulf, while […]

23.04.2026 10:06

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Parents rattled over video of girl beating peer

A video showing a 14-year-old girl beating a peer in the presence of bystanders has alarmed parents’ associations, who blamed parents and children alike for delinquent behaviour. “Unfortunately, things are getting worse,” parent association confederation president Loizos Constantinou told Sigma on Thursday. Constantinou said delinquency starts earlier, particularly in early teens. He pointed out, however, […]

23.04.2026 10:00

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Several people injured in Danish train crash, local emergency service says

Two trains collided in Denmark on Thursday, injuring between five and 10 people, local emergency services said. The incident happened north of Copenhagen, on a train line linking the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, police said in a statement. “It is two local trains that have collided head-on,” a spokesperson for the Greater Copenhagen fire […]

23.04.2026 09:44

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Environmental Movement says ‘no’ to Akamas manoeuvres

The Environmental Movement has opposed any military exercises in areas of ecological importance and on Thursday called on the government to rethink manoeuvres in Akamas. Any military exercises in the area, it said, would be detrimental to the natural environment, destroying habitats, causing sound pollution, as well as soil and water pollution, and in general […]

23.04.2026 09:42

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Cyprus Electricity Authority launches 24‑hour strike

Workers at the Cyprus Electricity Authority launched a 24‑hour strike at midnight after talks with the energy minister ended without agreement on Wednesday. Kyriakos Tafounas, head of the EPOPAI union, told CyBC radio that the measures are not an end in themselves, saying the protest concerns the cost and adequacy of electricity supply. He said […]

23.04.2026 09:19

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Attempted murder suspect who fled the country arrested in Romania

A 32-year-old foreign national accused of attempted murder, who escaped custody and left Cyprus for Romania in February, has been arrested in Romania. According to the police, the Romanian authorities arrested the man last week and informed the Cypriot authorities, launching procedures for his extradition. Meanwhile, an internal investigation into failures by state services is ongoing. […]

23.04.2026 08:47

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Three arrested in overnight operations, 48 caught for speeding

Three individuals were arrested for various offences during overnight police operations to clamp down on crime. The police pulled over 316 vehicles and checked 420 drivers and passengers, and filed 140 reports, including 48 for speeding and one for drink driving. Five vehicles were impounded. The police also checked 40 establishments and filed two reports.

23.04.2026 08:34

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