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ENA Foundation: major donation to build multi-purpose centre for kids with autism

ENA Foundation has announced a major donation to construct the “ENA for Children” Activity and Education Centre in Parekklisia, in the Limassol district, a new multi-purpose facility for kids with autism, set to strengthen the network of support available to children and families in Cyprus significantly. The announcement was made on April 2, 2026, “World […]

06.04.2026 10:00

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Masterclasses bring international expertise to Cyprus Film Days

With just over a week until the 24th edition of the Cyprus Film Days International Festival lifts the curtain on April 17, the organisers have announced a series of specialised workshops and masterclasses with the participation of internationally recognised creators and industry professionals. From April 17 to 25, the festival will not simply host international […]

06.04.2026 10:00

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Police intensify crackdown on fireworks ahead of Easter

Three Molotov-type inflammable devices were seized as part of police operations to prevent the use of firecrackers and the lighting of bonfires ahead of the upcoming Easter holidays on Monday night. As part of these operations, police patrols responded to various fires and seized wood intended for lighting bonfires. According to the police, three explosive […]

06.04.2026 09:51

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UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a deal that fails to rein in Iran’s nuclear programme and its missiles and drones would pave the way for “a more dangerous, more volatile Middle East.” Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE […]

06.04.2026 09:28

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€250 Easter allowance for low-income pensioners

The Council of Ministers on Monday approved a €250 Easter allowance for low-income pensioners. According to the deputy ministry of social welfare, the number of beneficiaries amounts to approximately 10,050 people in 2026, with the total expenditure expected to amount to €2,512,500. The deputy ministry confirmed that the same financial criteria applied in 2024 and […]

06.04.2026 09:24

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Consent to psychological assessment of parents

Judicial regulation of family disputes often unfolds in an environment of intense conflict, where the best interests of the child are invoked as the supreme guiding principle. This principle, however, does not operate in isolation from the constitutional framework. It must be harmonised with the fundamental guarantees of the rule of law and the individual […]

06.04.2026 09:20

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Car destroyed by fire in Paphos

A car belonging to a 31-year-old man was completely destroyed by fire in Paphos in the early hours of Monday morning. The police said they were informed about the incident at around 04.15am. Investigations into the case are ongoing.

06.04.2026 09:07

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Christodoulides and Erhurman to meet in the afternoon

President Nikos Christodoulides is scheduled to meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman at the residence of the UN special representative in Cyprus Khassim Diagne in Nicosia on Monday afternoon. According to sources close to the government, the meeting is expected to begin at 4.30pm. During their meeting, the two leaders are anticipated to share […]

06.04.2026 08:40

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Today’s weather: Mild temperatures, partly cloudy in the afternoon

On Monday, the weather will initially be overwhelmingly clear with increased cloud cover, leading to light rains and isolated storms in the afternoon. Temperatures will rise up to 22 degrees Celsius inland, 20 degrees on the coast and around 10 degrees in the higher mountains. Winds will blow south- to northwest at up to 4 […]

06.04.2026 08:28

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Monday Weather – 6th April

A weak low‑pressure system and an unstable air mass continue to affect the region, according to the Meteorological Service. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear, though cloud cover will increase locally along the coast. Winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly, light, up to 3 Beaufort. Seas will be calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will drop […]

06.04.2026 08:22

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Cyprus Police Issue Guidelines for Safe Internet Use

Police issued a set of general online‑safety guidelines, urging the public to take basic precautions to protect personal data and devices when using the internet. Authorities advised users not to share personal information on unfamiliar websites or with unknown individuals, and to ensure that sites they visit use encrypted connections beginning with “https://”. The public […]

06.04.2026 08:00

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Cyprus Leaders to Meet in UN‑Hosted Talks

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman will meet this morning. The talks will take place at the residence of the head of the UN mission inside the organization’s protected area in Nicosia, hosted by the UN Secretary‑General’s Special Representative, Khassim Diagne. No media access will be permitted, and both sides will release […]

06.04.2026 08:00

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European AI spending set to reach $290bn by 2029

European spending on artificial intelligence is forecast to reach $290 billion by 2029, according to a report by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The forecast represents a compound annual growth rate of 33.7 per cent between 2025 and 2029, reflecting rapid expansion across the region. Growth is expected to be driven by major investments from […]

06.04.2026 08:00

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Middle East on edge after Trump’s “hell” warning to Tehran

President Donald Trump threatened to rain “hell” on Tehran if it did not make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline, as he praised U.S. special forces who rescued an airman in a high-risk mission from deep inside Iran. The U.S. and Israel have pounded Iran with missiles and airstrikes […]

06.04.2026 07:50

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Netflix and YouTube set to dominate global video audiences by 2027

Netflix is forecast to surpass 1 billion monthly active users globally by 2027, while YouTube is expected to approach 3 billion users worldwide, according to a report from market intelligence firm Omdia. The figures were shared by Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media and Entertainment at Omdia, during a session at Series Mania, highlighting the […]

06.04.2026 07:30

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PC shipments rise in late 2025 but outlook weakens

US personal computer shipments returned to growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, rising 3 per cent year-on-year to 18.2 million units, according to research by technology market analysts Omdia. The increase marked a reversal of two consecutive quarters of annual decline, signalling renewed momentum in the market. The recovery was driven by a combination […]

06.04.2026 07:00

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Norway wealth fund moves towards some AI-driven decisions but with humans in control

Norway’s $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s ​largest, will eventually allow some investment decisions to be made by AI systems under human supervision, ‌but not yet, as the tools still make errors, fund officials have said. At present, around half of the 700 employees at Norges Bank Investment Management code their own AI tools […]

06.04.2026 06:30

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Digital advertising drives surge in global video revenues

Global revenues from traditional television and online video are projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030, according to data presented by Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media and Entertainment at Omdia at the FED Show in Madrid. The figures highlight a major structural shift in the global media and entertainment industry, with total revenues expected […]

06.04.2026 06:00

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Cyprus EEZ in the limelight

Cyprus EEZ came back into the limelight on the occasion of EGYPES, Egypt’s annual and foremost energy conference and exhibition that took place in Cairo this week. And in keeping with both states’ liking of a good show, the energy ministers of Egypt and Cyprus signed a framework agreement for the export of Cyprus’ natural […]

06.04.2026 04:24

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Perri’s penalty heroics help Leeds beat West Ham to reach semis

Leeds United keeper Lucas Perri was their shootout hero as they edged hosts West Ham United 4-2 on penalties on Sunday to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1987 after surrendering a commanding 2-0 lead in a dramatic finale. West Ham scored twice within four minutes in second-half stoppage time to […]

05.04.2026 23:03

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Consumer Group Alleges Fuel Stations Withheld Full Tax Cut

Cyprus’ Consumers Association issued serious allegations, claiming that several fuel stations failed to pass on the full benefit of the government’s reduction in the consumption tax on fuel. In a statement, the association said the support approved by the Cabinet “was not fully transferred to consumers,” arguing that part of the reduction was “unjustifiably absorbed” […]

05.04.2026 21:55

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European defence to be focus of upcoming EU Council meeting in Nicosia

What exactly the European Union does in the event that a member state activates the mutual defence clause of the EU Treaty will be discussed by European leaders during an Informal European Council in Nicosia on April 23-24, President Nikos Christodoulides ssaid on Sunday. Speaking to Municipal Television of Thessaloniki after he was made an […]

05.04.2026 20:52

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Cyprus’ voter registration system remains archaic for the over-25s

Ahead of the parliamentary elections in May, growing attention is being drawn to the stark divide between younger and older applicants, with those over the age of 25 facing what many describe as a cumbersome and outdated process. Under current rules set by the interior ministry, all Cypriot citizens aged 18 and over who have […]

05.04.2026 17:41

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Greek support for Cyprus ‘act of Hellenism where it is needed most’

Despite difficulties, Greece is moving away from being a country of low expectations to be able to act where Hellenism needs it most, “something we have recently proven with our direct support to Cyprus,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday. He was speaking at the Garden of Heroes in Messolonghi to mark the […]

05.04.2026 17:36

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