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Foot and mouth found at five more farms

Foot and mouth disease has been identified at five additional farms, authorities said on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infected farming units to 59. Three of the new cases were reported in farms in Dromolaxia-Meneou, and two in the Geri area. Of the 59 cases overall, 53 are in Larnaca district and six in […]

07.04.2026 18:28

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Seven in ten households say under financial stress

Nearly seven in ten households face financial distress to a lesser or higher degree, while four in ten families have taken out bank loans, according to a survey published on Tuesday. The consumer survey was carried out by Cypronetwork for the Union of Cyprus Consumers and Quality of Life. It polled 1,000 people between February […]

07.04.2026 18:20

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Kombos stresses ‘solidarity’ with Qatar amid Middle East war

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Tuesday expressed his “steadfast solidarity” with Qatar amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, during a meeting with his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. Kombos said after the meeting he had held a “substantive exchange” with Al Thani, with the meeting focusing on “concerning developments […]

07.04.2026 18:14

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Citizenship Rate Remains Below EU Average, Eurostat Says

Cyprus recorded a citizenship acquisition rate of 1.21 percent in 2024, remaining well below the European Union average of 2.73 percent, according to new Eurostat data. Greece posted a rate of 1.92 percent, while significantly higher levels were reported in several northern European countries. Across the bloc, 88 percent of new citizenship recipients were nationals […]

07.04.2026 18:00

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Favourites tag means nothing, says PSG’s Enrique ahead of Liverpool clash

Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique has played down suggestions his side are favourites ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg at home to out-of-form Liverpool. The English champions, fifth in the Premier League, have suffered 15 defeats across all competitions this season – their most in a single campaign since losing 18 matches […]

07.04.2026 17:52

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Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks, Ukraine says

Russian satellites have made dozens of detailed imagery surveys of military facilities and critical sites across the Middle East to help Iran strike U.S. forces and other targets, according to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment. The conclusions, reviewed by Reuters, also found that Russian and Iranian hackers were collaborating in the cyber domain. They represent the […]

07.04.2026 17:48

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JRCC carried out rescue exercise with Greek frigates

Cyprus’ Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre (JRCC) took part in an exercise with the Greek military frigates Kimon and Psara within the naval territory of Cyprus on Tuesday. “This exercise, coordinated by the Larnaca search and rescue coordination centre in cooperation with the general staff of national defence of Greece, falls within the framework of […]

07.04.2026 17:37

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Intel joins Elon Musk’s Terafab AI chip complex project in Texas

Intel (INTC.O) said on Tuesday it would join Elon ​Musk’s Terafab AI chip complex project ‌along with SpaceX, Tesla (TSLA.O) and xAI. Last month, Musk said his rocket company SpaceX – which ​recently merged with his social media ​and artificial intelligence company xAI – and ⁠EV firm Tesla would build two ​advanced chip factories at […]

07.04.2026 17:21

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More than one third of elderly describe health status as ‘good’

A total of 36.4 per cent of Cypriots aged 65 and older see their health as very good or good, with men at 37.6 per cent feeling slightly better than women, at 35.3 per cent, according to data published by Eurostat on Tuesday, marked globally as World Health Day. With these figures, Cyprus is close […]

07.04.2026 17:17

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Over 500 incidents of school violence last school year

A total of 510 incidents of violence were reported in 98 schools taking part in a survey for the 2024-2025 academic year, a safe school group report made public on Tuesday said. Questionnaires were sent out to all public schools, however only 10.85 per cent of primary schools, 42.24 per cent of high schools, 66.66 […]

07.04.2026 16:58

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Greek frigate Kimon departs Cyprus

The Greek frigate Kimon is departing Cyprus, government sources confirmed on Tuesday, following its deployment to the island in March amid heightened regional security concerns. Meanwhile, Elli has already left the port of Salamis in Greece bound for Cyprus, though it remains unclear whether the two frigates will cross paths or if Elli will arrive […]

07.04.2026 16:43

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus seeks ‘trusted flaggers’ for EU digital services rules

Cyprus’ radiotelevision and digital services authority is inviting applications from organisations seeking designation as “trusted flaggers” of illegal online content under the European Union’s Digital Services Act. Trusted flaggers are specialised bodies authorised to identify potentially illegal material — such as hate speech or terrorist content — and submit priority notices to online platforms. The […]

07.04.2026 16:30

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Laiko Group records milestone turnaround with return to stable profit

The Laiko Group held its annual general meeting recently, marking what it described as a milestone moment as the group returns to a path of stable profitability. The meeting brought together the companies Laikon Kafekopteion Public Ltd, LOEL Public Company Ltd and Laiko Holdings Public Ltd. According to an announcement from the company, the assembly […]

07.04.2026 16:30

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Lidl Food Academy filled with Easter flavours and smiles

With great success and a massive turnout of both young and old, the Lidl Cyprus Easter Open Day 2026 took place on Sunday, April 5th, at the Lidl Food Academy. The event, which was open to the general public with free admission, offered attendees a unique spring experience filled with flavors, creativity, music, and a […]

07.04.2026 16:28

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Hunters urge president to reconsider dog law

The Cyprus Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Federation on Tuesday expressed strong concern and dissatisfaction over the dog law passed by parliament on April 2. The federation called on President Nikos Christodoulides to refer the law back to the House for immediate reconsideration, urging MPs to address what it described as serious shortcomings and to engage […]

07.04.2026 16:27

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European Maritime Day event set for Limassol on May 21-22

Limassol will host this year’s European Maritime Day (EMD) on May 21 and 22, 2026, bringing together policymakers, businesses, researchers and other maritime stakeholders from across Europe for two days of talks, workshops and networking focused on maritime affairs and the sustainable blue economy.   The annual event is being organised by the European Commission, the Shipping Deputy Ministry and the Limassol municipality, […]

07.04.2026 16:20

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Farmers fear destruction, demand immediate solutions

Farmers on Tuesday called for immediate compensation and realistic solutions for replacing their livestock after over 30,000 animals have been lost to culling. Chairman of Panagrotiki farming union Christos Papapetrou said farmers were in a bad psychological state due to the uncertainty of ever recovering from the foot and mouth outbreak hanging over them and […]

07.04.2026 16:13

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Trump says ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ if Iran does not make a deal

ran showed no sign of accepting Donald Trump’s ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by the end of Tuesday, and the U.S. president said “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless Tehran reached a last-minute deal. As the clock ticked down on Trump’s deadline, strikes on Iran intensified throughout the day, hitting railway and […]

07.04.2026 15:59

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Four years prison for man who stabbed colleague

A 31-year-old Cypriot citizen of Iraqi origin received a four-year prison sentence on Tuesday for stabbing his colleague. The man admitted to charges of causing grievous bodily harm and making threats. The attack occurred on August 14, 2025, after the victim, originally from Bulgaria, made a remark about work matters. The perpetrator stabbed the victim […]

07.04.2026 15:41

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Drousiotis submits dossier to police headquarters

Journalist and Volt candidate Makarios Drousiotis delivered a dossier of documents to investigators at police headquarters on Tuesday, stating that it contains extensive material linked to allegations he has raised in recent days. Arriving shortly after 2pm, Drousiotis, brandishing the dossier, assured that the file “includes all the information,” adding that the volumous file contains […]

07.04.2026 15:34

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Alcohol, drugs cause of 24% of fatal traffic accidents

Alcohol and drugs are responsible for around 24 per cent of fatal car accidents in Cyprus, while mobile phone use behind the wheel increases the risk of a crash fourfold, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Harm Reduction Conference 2026: Shaping a Safer Tomorrow Through Innovation in Nicosia, Vafeades said road […]

07.04.2026 15:28

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Akel leader says ‘things must move forward’ on Cyprus problem

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou on Tuesday said “things must move forward” on the Cyprus problem after Monday’s meeting of President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman ended without substantial progress. “Things must move forward. Akel’s position is well known that, while preserving the negotiated convergences, we must continue further to cover the distance […]

07.04.2026 15:14

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Cyprus airport traffic tumbles in March as Iran war hits

Airport operator Hermes Airports on Tuesday reported a 15.3 per cent decline in air passenger traffic at Cyprus airports, reflecting the impact of the Middle East crisis on tourism flows. According to the company, passenger traffic fell to 599,218 travellers in March 2026, compared with 707,204 in March 2025. The sharp drop marks a reversal […]

07.04.2026 15:03

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Larnaca EOA bills payable at post offices under new agreement

Larnaca EOA bills are now payable at post offices under a new agreement. The service began on March 26 and allows customers to settle bills at 51 post offices across the country, including 11 in the Larnaca district. Payments may be made in cash or by card. The agreement was signed by postal services deputy […]

07.04.2026 15:00

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