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Cyprus government posts €594m surplus despite rising spending

Cyprus recorded a general government surplus of €594.3 million between January and February of this year, representing 1.5 per cent of the country’s GDP, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). This marked a decline compared with a surplus of €663.4m, corresponding to 1.8 per cent of GDP recorded during the same period in 2025. […]

08.04.2026 13:30

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State services headbutting over foot and mouth recovery

As Cyprus’ livestock sector is still reeling from the foot and mouth outbreak that saw over 30,000 animals culled, state services are at odds over a solution which is rapidly turning into a personal conflict. Veterinary Services director Christodoulos Pipis and head of the Special Scientific Committee Stavros Malas, tasked to oversee the reconstruction of […]

08.04.2026 13:30

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What Cyprus wine to drink this Easter

This year, Orthodox Easter falls on Sunday, April 12. While it is a very religious time of year, attention is also given to traditional foods, flaounas, red eggs, kokoretsi, lamb on the spit… And, of course, the drinks that go with them. A classic choice for this period is rosé. They tend to go with […]

08.04.2026 13:30

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Island premiere for Myrsini Aristidou’s awarded film ‘Hold Onto Me’ at Cyprus Film Days

The award-winning film Hold Onto Me (Κράτα Με), directed by Cypriot filmmaker Myrsini Aristidou, will have its official Cyprus premiere this April at the 24th Cyprus Film Days International Film Festival. The film marks a landmark achievement for Cypriot cinema, having won the Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at this year’s Sundance […]

08.04.2026 13:18

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Discover Airlines Launches First Cyprus Flights With New Larnaca Routes

Hermes Airports has announced the arrival of Discover Airlines at Larnaca Airport, marking the Lufthansa Group leisure carrier’s first operations in Cyprus. Discover Airlines, the group’s dedicated holiday‑travel brand, operates medium‑ and long‑haul flights from Frankfurt and Munich. The airline focuses on leisure destinations and runs a fleet of more than 30 aircraft serving over […]

08.04.2026 13:15

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Fire in abandoned house in Agioi Trimithias likely deliberate

A fire broke out in abandoned house in Agioi Trimithias was likely deliberate authorities said on Wednesday. The blaze was reported at 4:58am in a pile of waste materials, including wooden pallets and tyres, inside the brick-built property. Firefighters from the Lakatamia station responded and brought the fire under control at 5:25am. A search of […]

08.04.2026 13:09

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Overheated charger causes house fire in Paralimni

A fire in the kitchen of a house in Paralimni was caused by an overheating charger, the fire department said on Wednesday. The blaze broke out at 6:36 am on Tuesday, with crews from Farmagusta fire station responding to and bringing it under control by 7:05 am. Part of the kitchen furniture and equipment was […]

08.04.2026 13:03

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Cyprus intensifies tourism outreach in UK and Germany amid regional crisis

Cyprus has intensified its international tourism outreach as Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis held a series of high-level contacts in key tourism markets abroad, including a working visit to the United Kingdom that concluded on Monday. The visit, which began on April 6, involved meetings with representatives of the tourism industry aimed at strengthening Cyprus’ […]

08.04.2026 13:02

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Fire damages house in Larnaca

A fire broke out on Wednesday morning in a house in Larnaca in which six people were living. After noticing the fire, they evacuated to safety before the fire department arrived. The fire department said it responded at 6:02 am following a call about a fire on the second floor of a house in Larnaca. […]

08.04.2026 13:01

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North’s cost-of-living allowance decree repealed, protests continue at legislature

The decree issued by the north’s ruling coalition which froze payments of the cost-of-living allowance to public sector workers until next year at the earliest was withdrawn on Wednesday, with the coalition now declaring its readiness to enter into negotiations with trade unions. Members of the ruling coalition had late on Tuesday night told reporters […]

08.04.2026 12:55

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Finance minister says Cyprus must adapt to ‘complex environment’

Minister flags rising energy costs and tourism risks from Iran war Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Wednesday outlined the government’s economic strategy amid global instability, reflecting on three years of governance marked by continuous crises and challenges. Addressing the audience at the 16th Nicosia Economic Congress, which took place in Nicosia, Keravnos touched on three […]

08.04.2026 12:47

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Papadakis denies allegations, withdraws from parliamentary race

Former MEP Demetris Papadakis rejected on Wednesday what he termed as “fabricated allegations” made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, describing them as false, politically motivated and based on fabricated evidence. He was speaking at a press conference following the findings of a forensic expert he had himself appointed. He also confirmed he would not contest the […]

08.04.2026 12:46

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Former Turkish defence minister threatens Greek Cypriots with ‘last Easter’

Turkish parliamentary defence committee chairman Hulusi Akar on Wednesday threatened Greek Cypriots that the coming Easter may be their last in a post on social media. “In the homeland of the Turkish Cypriots, those dreaming of Easter… This will be your last Easter,” he wrote, with the post accompanied by a map of Cyprus with […]

08.04.2026 12:29

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Self-employed workers in Cyprus gain access to subsidised training schemes

The Labour Ministry has announced that self-employed workers in Cyprus have been granted access to subsidised training programmes offered by the Human Resource Development Authority (Anad). This access is provided on a basis equivalent to that already applicable to employed individuals, the ministry explained. The expansion forms part of a broader policy aimed at promoting […]

08.04.2026 12:26

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How to enjoy Easter chocolate without wrecking your sleep

By Charlotte Gupta But if you’ve been finding it harder to sleep recently, late-night Easter eggs could be part of the problem. That’s because some chocolate ingredients, including caffeine and sugar, may be sneakily impacting your sleep. But if you love chocolate, you don’t have to give it up completely. Instead, here are some science-backed tips for enjoying it without sacrificing your sleep. The science […]

08.04.2026 12:00

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Shifting fish stocks threaten Mediterranean livelihoods, says Kadis

European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis used the climate conference in Nicosia on Wednesday to warn that the climate crisis is also “an ocean crisis”. Kadis warned that “the Eastern Mediterranean, where communities have long depended on the sea, is already facing the consequences of warming waters, shifting fish stocks and growing pressure […]

08.04.2026 11:58

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Cyprus calls for regional climate unity at international Nicosia summit

Cyprus used an international climate conference in Nicosia on Wednesday to call for stronger regional and international cooperation on climate change, with President Nikos Christodoulides saying the region must work together to turn the crisis into an opportunity to build more resilient economies, sustainable societies and a safer future for all. The conference, titled Climate […]

08.04.2026 11:53

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Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says

Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the addictive design of online platforms. In a video message addressed to young people, Mitsotakis said children spending long hours in front of screens […]

08.04.2026 11:48

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Tototheo backs launch of Cyprus startup accelerator

Maritime technology firm Tototheo Global on Wednesday announced its participation as a corporate anchor in a new initiative led by Plug and Play Tech Centre, marking the launch of the first international startup accelerator in Cyprus. The initiative is considered of strategic importance for Cyprus’ future in technology and business growth, aiming to establish an […]

08.04.2026 11:46

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Amphetamine and methamphetamine use rises sharply in several Cyprus cities, wastewater study shows

Use of amphetamines and methamphetamines rose sharply in several Cyprus cities in 2025, according to a wastewater analysis by the SCORE network in cooperation with the European Union Drugs Agency. The study examined wastewater from 115 cities in 25 countries to track consumption of illicit substances. Cyprus’ National Addictions Authority and the University of Cyprus […]

08.04.2026 11:45

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Absence of Woods and Mickelson from Masters felt around Augusta

For three decades at the Masters, the roars that echoed loudest off the towering pines at Augusta National belonged to two men. This week, for the first time since 1994, neither Tiger Woods nor Phil Mickelson will be there to summon them – and golf is quietly reckoning with what that means. It is a […]

08.04.2026 11:45

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Isak travels with Liverpool to PSG but will not start, says Slot

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak travelled with the squad for Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg trip to Paris St Germain, but the club’s British record signing will not start against the European champions, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Sweden international returned to full team training last week following a prolonged absence with a […]

08.04.2026 11:38

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Cyprus regulator warns investors against five unauthorised investment websites

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday issued a warning to investors regarding unauthorised investment websites operating without the required licence. The regulator stated that the websites in question do not belong to any entity authorised to provide investment services or perform investment activities. The websites identified by CySEC include titanledger.io, connectfinancials.com, meridian-experts.com, […]

08.04.2026 11:24

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Management of Starbucks stores in Greece and Cyprus shifts to new owner

The Alshaya Group has acquired the operating rights for Starbucks stores in Greece and Cyprus, taking over as the new exclusive owner and manager of the business from the Marinopoulos family. The move brings 30 stores in Greece and 18 in Cyprus under Alshaya’s management, with the network employing around 500 people across the two […]

08.04.2026 11:19

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