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Autopsy scheduled after decomposed body found on Akamas coast

An autopsy is expected to be carried out on Thursday on the body of a man discovered on the coast of Akamas, as police continue efforts to establish his identity and determine the circumstances of death. The body, found in an advanced state of decomposition, was located early on Monday morning by a 48-year-old man […]

14.04.2026 09:46

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President Trump: ‘It’s me as a doctor making people better’

U.S. President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure, drawing widespread criticism even from some religious conservatives who typically support him, before deleting the post on Monday. The post on Trump’s Truth Social platform, which Trump later said was meant to portray him as a doctor, came amid his escalating […]

14.04.2026 09:45

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Police arrest seven overnight for driving under the influence

Seven people were arrested during overnight police operations involving offences including drink driving, drug use, theft and assault on a police officer. According to police reports issued on Monday, a total of 477 vehicles were stopped, and 621 drivers and passengers were checked during the operation, which also included 37 inspections of licensed premises. Authorities […]

14.04.2026 09:24

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Cyprus rejects Turkish claims of “encirclement” as Ankara criticises Israel-Greece axis

The foreign ministry outright rejected on Monday what it described as misleading statements from the Turkish government suggesting regional ambitions. In a statement posted on X, the ministry stressed that the government “pursues its foreign policy consistently and operates as a useful member of the international community, as an EU member state and as part […]

14.04.2026 09:14

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Police confirm knowledge of “Sandy” whereabouts as Clerides raid faces legal challenge

Police affirmed that they know the whereabouts of a key witness in Makarios Drousiotis’ allegations known as “Sandy” and are continuing to examine evidence following a raid on lawyer Nikos Clerides’ office. Speaking on Monday, police spokesperson Vyronas Vyronos said authorities are working to “fully clarify” the case, while confirming that a statement has already […]

14.04.2026 08:52

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Will salary transparency rules impact Cyprus’ job market?

Top trading hub Cyprus prepares for mandatory salary disclosures Cyprus remains the top global location for hiring in the online trading sector during the second quarter of 2026, according to FYI, a marketing agency and research hub for the online trading industry. At the same time, the agency pointed out that an initiative by the […]

14.04.2026 08:30

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Police hunt suspect after nightclub stabbing in Larnaca

Police in Larnaca are searching for a 24-year-old man after a 19-year-old was seriously injured in a stabbing at a nightclub, in a case being investigated as attempted murder. According to police, the incident took place late on Sunday at a venue along the Larnaca promenade. Police said the altercation began when “apparently due to […]

14.04.2026 08:26

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Dust and rising temperatures ahead before weekend rain

Cyprus will see higher temperatures and dust from Monday onwards before conditions turn more unsettled by the end of the week. According to the met office, dust will remain suspended in the atmosphere, with “concentrations… increased at times”. The weather will be mainly clear with periods of high cloud, and temperatures will reach around 24 […]

14.04.2026 08:16

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Data sovereignty rules reshape global telecom strategies

Data sovereignty is becoming a central strategic priority for telecom operators, while increasingly shaping global regulatory discussions around artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data protection. A report from market intelligence firm Omdia, titled ‘Digital Sovereignty Data Protection Residency and Localisation Policies and Regulation’, found that data sovereignty is emerging as a critical component of the […]

14.04.2026 08:00

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US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue

The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran’s ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around the crucial waterway, although hopes for dialogue to end the war provided some relief to oil markets where benchmark prices fell below $100 on Tuesday. After a breakdown of weekend talks in Islamabad between the two adversaries, a U.S. official […]

14.04.2026 07:47

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US-sanctioned tankers pass Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade, data shows

A Chinese tanker sanctioned by the United States passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday despite a U.S. blockade on the chokepoint, shipping data showed. The Rich Starry would be the first to make it through the strait and to exit the Gulf since the blockade began, data from LSEG, MarineTraffic and Kpler showed. […]

14.04.2026 07:43

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AI supercycle underway as spending surge gathers pace

AI is reshaping enterprise decision-making, redefining how organisations build, buy and deploy technology, and accelerating structural changes across industries, according to research from the International Data Corporation (IDC). The research, presented recently at the firm’s Directions 2026 event, focused on five core areas. These include the economic impact of AI, the rise of the agentic […]

14.04.2026 07:40

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Eurozone services production rises at start of 2026

Eurostat has reported that services production increased in both the euro area and the European Union in January 2026, reflecting a continued recovery in the sector. The first estimates showed that seasonally adjusted services output rose by 1.2 per cent in the euro area and by 0.6 per cent in the EU compared with December […]

14.04.2026 07:30

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Cyprus firm launches mobile payment app for businesses

Cyprus-based software engineering company Pale Blue has announced the launch of its mobile payment solution Paid for businesses in Cyprus. The company said that the application enables merchants to accept card payments directly from smartphones without requiring any additional hardware. The platform uses NFC technology to transform modern smartphones into fully functional payment terminals. Through […]

14.04.2026 06:50

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IMF official to discuss Europe’s fiscal challenges in Cyprus

The Cyprus Economic Society will host a discussion event in Nicosia on April 27, featuring an International Monetary Fund official addressing Europe’s fiscal challenges. The event, titled “How Can Europe Pay for Things it Cannot Afford?”, will take place between 18:00 and 19:30. It will be held at the Central Bank of Cyprus Auditorium, located […]

14.04.2026 06:20

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European Union records pharma trade surplus of €220.5bn in 2025

The European Union recorded a record trade surplus in medicinal and pharmaceutical products in 2025, according to a report from Eurostat. Specifically, the figures showed that the EU exported goods worth €366.2 billion and imported €145.7 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of €220.5 billion. Compared with 2024, exports rose by 16.0 per cent, increasing […]

14.04.2026 06:10

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EU trade gap with China grows as imports surge in 2025

The European Union recorded a €359.8 billion trade deficit with China in 2025, as imports continued to outpace exports, according to Eurostat. The data showed that EU exports to China totalled €199.6 billion, while imports from China reached €559.4 billion. This resulted in a significant imbalance in goods trade between the EU and China, reflecting […]

14.04.2026 06:00

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Hotel occupancy dips as bookings remain sluggish

Hotel occupancy in Cyprus ranged between 25 and 45 per cent over the Easter period, according to director general of the Cyprus hoteliers association Christos Angelides, who said cancellations and weak booking trends continue to weigh on the sector. Speaking to CNA, Angelides said hotel activity during Easter was limited, particularly in terms of the […]

14.04.2026 04:24

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What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?

The U.S. military said it would block shipping traffic in and out of Iran’s ports starting at 10 a.m. ET (1400 GMT) on Monday, a move that would prevent roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a day from entering the world’s markets, further tightening global supply. Here are details on the planned blockade and […]

14.04.2026 04:20

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Art between imagination and hope

In its fourth edition, KunstRaumGoethe presents the exhibition titled Between Imagination and Hope, featuring works by Nurtane Karagil, Mariandrie and Sophie Utikal. Opening on April 17 and lasting until early June, the exhibition will bpring Nicosia’s buffer zone to life, hosted at the Goethe-Institut Cyprus. For this exhibition, the Goethe-Institut Cyprus invited the Berlin-based curator […]

13.04.2026 19:42

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Doc Rivers steps down as head coach of Bucks

Doc Rivers officially stepped down as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday after two-plus seasons. The Bucks’ finished 32-50 with Sunday’s season-ending 126-106 loss at Philadelphia. It marked their worst record since 2013-14 and the first time they missed the playoffs since 2015-16. “I have truly loved my time in Milwaukee. Coming back […]

13.04.2026 17:51

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EU voices ‘serious concern’ over Cyprus exclusion from COP31 meeting

The European Union has expressed “serious concern” after Turkey, in its role as chair of the annual UN climate conference (COP31), reportedly excluded the Republic of Cyprus from participating in a meeting held at the United Nations headquarters on March 27, 2026. According to information, Cyprus was denied a seat in the meeting room during […]

13.04.2026 17:29

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Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to fight graft, change constitution

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to change the constitution in a drive to restore democratic standards, following a landslide victory he said showed that Hungary wanted to be fully anchored in Europe after years of fighting Brussels. The two-thirds supermajority that Magyar’s centre-right Tisza party secured in Sunday’s election means it will […]

13.04.2026 17:25

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French cement maker Lafarge found guilty of financing jihadists in Syria

A Paris court on Monday found cement maker Holcim’s Lafarge unit guilty of charges that its Syrian subsidiary financed terrorism and breached European sanctions to keep a plant operating in northern Syria during the country’s civil war. The case was the first time a company has been tried in France for financing terrorism. Sherpa and […]

13.04.2026 17:17

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