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New foot and mouth incidence in Yeri cattle farm

A new incidence of foot and mouth disease was reported on Friday at a cattle farm in Yeri, within the Nicosia containment zone, while tracing and sampling continue. The Veterinary Services said there were 144 cows on the farm and that the new incidence brings the number of affected farms to 52 – four in […]

03.04.2026 18:28

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Koag to launch affordable housing project in Polemidia

The Cyprus Land Development Corporation (Koag) is moving ahead with the “Adonis III” affordable housing project in Polemidia following the signing of contracts on Friday with construction firm A. Aristotelou Construction Ltd. In a statement, the organisation said the project, to be built on Kantara street, will comprise 29 semi-detached three-bedroom homes, forming a comprehensive […]

03.04.2026 18:17

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Driver Distraction From Mobile Phones Is Top Cause of Crashes, Transport Minister Says

Driver distraction caused by mobile‑phone use is now the leading factor behind road accidents in Cyprus, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades has said. He said the rising number of deadly collisions involving motorbike riders shows that “we are not taking vulnerable road users into account” on the island’s road network. Cyprus continues to struggle with some […]

03.04.2026 18:00

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AKEL Warns of Severe Housing Pressure as Rents Rise Among Fastest in EU

Cyprus faces some of the highest housing pressures in the European Union, with rents rising 30% to 40% in five years, AKEL Secretary‑General Stefanos Stefanou said at an event on housing policy hosted by the European Parliament Office in Nicosia. Citing European Commission data, Stefanou said Cyprus will need about 43,000 housing units over the […]

03.04.2026 18:00

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Arteta keeps cards close to chest as injury-hit Arsenal eye FA Cup semis

Arsenal will be without injured England attacker Noni Madueke when they face Southampton in Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final, but Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber may return from injury, manager Mikel Arteta said. Madueke was among the 11 Arsenal players who withdrew from international duty last month over injuries and fitness management, as the club eye […]

03.04.2026 17:54

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CySEC requires EU investment firm branches in Cyprus to submit 2025 risk form

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a circular requiring EU investment firm branches operating in Cyprus to submit their annual risk-based information for 2025. The circular introduces Version 3 of the RBSF-CBR form, which is designed to collect statistical and operational data from branches. All Cyprus branches operational as of December 31, […]

03.04.2026 17:37

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Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran’s streets to project control in wartime

After more than a month of being stalked by targeted assassinations, Iran’s leadership has adopted a new tactic to show it is still in control – with senior officials walking openly in the streets among small crowds who have gathered in support of the Islamic Republic. In recent days, Iran’s president and foreign minister have […]

03.04.2026 17:02

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Shipping ministry launches gender equality award 2026

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping has announced the launch of this year’s Gender Equality in Cyprus Shipping Award 2026, marking the third edition of the initiative. The award was established following a decision by the Cabinet to formalise the institution on an annual basis. It is presented each year by the Deputy Minister of Shipping […]

03.04.2026 16:59

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Turkey to allocate €486m in funds for northern Cyprus

The Turkish government is to provide 25 billion TL (€486m) worth of funds to northern Cyprus as part of the latest annual financial protocol it is to sign with the Turkish Cypriot authorities, the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel said on Friday. “I will be going to Turkey next week. The new 2026 financial protocol […]

03.04.2026 16:59

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Erastothenes centre completes mobile 3D mapping project

The Eratosthenes centre of excellence announced the completion of a mobile three-dimensional mapping project for the development of “digital twins”, which it says will improve digital public services. Named “3D-Twinmap: mobile three-dimensional mapping for the development of digital twins”, the project’s stated aim is the advancement of 3D mapping, digital public services, and the adoption […]

03.04.2026 16:52

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Beef prices in Cyprus surge 19.25 per cent while pork costs tumble

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Friday reported that the price index of crop production recorded an annual increase of 3.24 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter of 2024. At the same time, the price index for livestock production decreased by 2.44 per cent on a year-on-year basis. […]

03.04.2026 16:47

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Tepak campus in Larnaca to host 500 students by autumn 2028

Officials signed an agreement on Thursday to construct a new building for the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) in Larnaca. The project will house the School of Marine Sciences, Technology and Sustainable Development, with the campus set to open in autumn 2028 and accommodate approximately 500 students. The project concerns the development of a 4,960-square-metre complex of […]

03.04.2026 16:43

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EAC installs more smart meters across island

More electricity smart meters are being installed this month on a large scale, the electricity authority (EAC) announced on Friday, reminding consumers that power will be cut off for about 20 minutes until the upgrade is complete. In Nicosia, the homes to get the new batch of smart meters are east of Yiannos Kranidiotis avenue […]

03.04.2026 16:39

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Cyprus Reportedly in Talks With France to Buy More Than 150 Armoured Vehicles

The Republic of Cyprus is in advanced discussions with French defence manufacturers to purchase more than 150 armoured military vehicles, according to reports in the French and Cypriot press. The daily Alithia, citing La Tribune, said the government is negotiating with French companies KNDS and Arquus for the acquisition of “Griffon” and “Serval” armoured vehicles. […]

03.04.2026 16:30

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Guardiola eyes record eighth straight FA Cup semi-final for Man City

Manchester City will look to secure a historic eighth straight semi-final appearance in the FA Cup when they face Liverpool on Saturday, manager Pep Guardiola said. City beat Arsenal to win the League Cup before the international break, and Guardiola is hoping his team maintain the momentum as they fight to add the FA Cup […]

03.04.2026 16:23

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Cyprus to host regional climate summit in Nicosia

At a time when the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East are experiencing profound instability and human suffering, the gravity of ongoing events cannot and must not be overlooked. At the same time, there is a widely shared recognition that climate change constitutes a major common threat, requiring urgent and collective responses. Within this context, […]

03.04.2026 16:22

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Prison full, Fitiris says

Cyprus’ prison and other holding facilities are full, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Friday, though he did stress that the government is “trying to find solutions”. “The prisons are full, the detention centres are full, and we are trying to find solutions,” he said, before making reference to a fire which broke out in […]

03.04.2026 16:08

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Cyprus economy slows under pressure from Middle East crisis

The Cyprus Composite Leading Economic Index (CCLEI) recorded a marginal year-on-year decrease in March 2026, signalling a potential shift in economic momentum, according to the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus (CypERC). Specifically, the research centre on Friday reported that the CCLEI fell by 0.01 per cent year-on-year in March 2026, reversing the […]

03.04.2026 15:42

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Pegasus’ gas find declared commercially viable, minister says

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos on Friday confirmed the commercial viability of the ‘Pegasus’ deposit in block 10, a newly discovered offshore gas field. Speaking at a press conference, Damianos said a consortium of ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy submitted a declaration of commerciality for both the ‘Pegasus’ and ‘Glaucus’ fields on March 30, marking what he described […]

03.04.2026 15:30

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Restaurant review: The very best of Cypriot cuisine

Sometimes you wonder if some restaurants are not meant to be in your life, and this was certainly the case with the new Artio Symposium at Elinn Traditional Suites. Over two consecutive weekends, we made reservations and then, for a variety of genuine reasons, had to cancel. However, it was third time lucky, and we […]

03.04.2026 15:30

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Paphos Tourism Sector Nears Full Capacity as Season Opens

Paphos is moving toward full operational capacity for the new tourism season, with nearly all hotels and major tourism facilities now functioning, the Paphos Regional Board of Tourism (Etap) has said. Most hotels in the district have begun reopening, marking the formal start of the season. Etap noted that Paphos continues to rank among Cyprus’ […]

03.04.2026 15:00

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Cyprus industrial turnover rises 4.1 per cent in January

Cyprus recorded a 4.1 per cent annual increase in its industrial turnover index in January 2026, according to figures released on Friday by the Cyprus statistical service (Cystat), with manufacturing, electricity and water supply all posting gains at the start of the year.  The index, which uses 2021 as a base year of 100, reached 136.1 units in January, compared with the […]

03.04.2026 14:46

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Famagusta hotels stick to opening dates despite weaker booking levels

The Famagusta district is opening the tourist season under clear pressure, with the flow of new hotel bookings down 40 per cent from the same period last year and occupancy at units reopening in Ayia Napa and Protaras as much as 50 per cent lower than at the start of the 2025 season.  That is adding to concern in Cyprus’ most tourism-dependent district, where […]

03.04.2026 14:41

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Russia steps up airstrikes in ‘Easter escalation, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Russia was responding with stepped-up strikes to Kyiv’s proposal for an Easter ceasefire. “Essentially, the Russians have only intensified their strikes, turning what should have been silence in the skies into an Easter escalation,” he said on X after a call with Pope Leo. Russia is conducting […]

03.04.2026 14:09

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