Lego to continue sports expansion with footballers
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Lego to continue sports expansion with footballers

Danish toymaker Lego will continue its expansion into the sports market this year with a collaboration with four of the world’s most famous footballers. Sets celebrating Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will be made available ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In total, seven […]

03.04.2026 11:13
26 0
UN steps up patrols in area where rock-throwing incident took place
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

UN steps up patrols in area where rock-throwing incident took place

The United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) has stepped up patrols around the buffer zone near the Ledra Palace hotel after rocks were thrown across the buffer zone at Turkish Cypriots on the anniversary of the creation of Eoka this week. Unficyp patrol cars were seen parked on Markos Drakos avenue, which connects the […]

03.04.2026 10:51
26 0
Hotel support plan pairs 30 per cent wage subsidy with layoff freeze
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Hotel support plan pairs 30 per cent wage subsidy with layoff freeze

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas is due to present the government’s support plan for the hotel industry on Friday morning, as authorities move to cushion the sector from the economic fallout of the Middle East crisis. According to information available, Mousiouttas invited both hotel associations and trade unions to his office for a morning meeting to […]

03.04.2026 10:45
30 0
House passes bill on first-day workplace safety training
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

House passes bill on first-day workplace safety training

Parliament has approved a bill aimed at strengthening worker protection, requiring employers to provide health and safety training from an employee’s first day at work and to keep staff on full pay and benefits throughout that period. The bill, tabled by Akel MPs Andreas Kafkalias, Christos Christofias and Giorgos Koukoumas, amends the occupational safety and […]

03.04.2026 10:30
34 0
Bodycam footage shows Tiger Woods called President Trump after crash
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Bodycam footage shows Tiger Woods called President Trump after crash

Tiger Woods was surprised that he was being handcuffed after crashing his SUV last week in Florida, per body camera footage released Thursday. “I’m being arrested?” Woods asked of Martin County Sheriff’s deputy Tatiana Levenar, who conducted a sobriety test on him. “I do believe your normal faculties are impaired, and you’re under an unknown […]

03.04.2026 10:28
44 0
De Zerbi commits to stay at Spurs next season regardless of results
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

De Zerbi commits to stay at Spurs next season regardless of results

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi said he will remain in charge next season regardless of results, describing the role as the biggest challenge of his career after signing a long-term contract with the relegation-threatened Premier League club. Former Brighton & Hove Albion manager De Zerbi was appointed following the departure of Croatian Igor […]

03.04.2026 10:20
27 0
Cyprus hoteliers keep summer in sight as Easter period proves difficult
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus hoteliers keep summer in sight as Easter period proves difficult

Cyprus hoteliers are facing a difficult Easter period, with cancellations in March and April rising sharply after the outbreak of fighting in the region, although bookings for the rest of the summer are broadly keeping pace, the director-general of the Cyprus Hotel Association (Pasyxe), Christos Angelides, said this week. Speaking to CNN, Angelides said the […]

03.04.2026 10:15
28 0
Where to catch Cyprus spring festivals
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Where to catch Cyprus spring festivals

Outdoor, floral, traditional and seasonal festivals arrive this weekend to bring joy and entertainment to spring’s blossoming calendar. There are several festivals in the weeks to follow, for families, locals and visitors. Here is where to spend your spring weekends. On Saturday and Sunday, the 9th Citrus Blossom Festival will bring music, fun and games […]

03.04.2026 10:00
42 0
Shipping’s next crisis could be crewing, not just trade routes, O’Neil says
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Shipping’s next crisis could be crewing, not just trade routes, O’Neil says

Mark O’Neil, CEO of Columbia Group, has questioned whether the shipping industry is heading for a wider crewing shortage, as conflict in the Middle East, fuel disruption in the Philippines and rising repatriation costs place growing strain on global crewing. In Mr O’Neil’s view, the industry risks focusing too heavily on freight, routing and insurance, […]

03.04.2026 10:00
25 0
Betting authority defends BookieCo licence reinstatement
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Betting authority defends BookieCo licence reinstatement

Authorities confirmed on Friday that BookieCo Betting Stores Ltd has had its betting licence reinstated following a fresh application, reversing an earlier decision not to renew its permit amid scrutiny linked to organised crime investigations. The National Betting Authority said the company’s Class A licence, which expired on February 9, had initially not been renewed, […]

03.04.2026 09:55
26 0
Government criticises parliament on decision to scrap social support agency
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Government criticises parliament on decision to scrap social support agency

Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Friday described parliament’s decision to abolish the social support body as “regrettable”. The House voted to dismantle the body, which provided financial assistance to disadvantaged students, transferring its operations and assets to the state scholarships foundation. The move came after MPs rejected two government bills proposing alternative arrangements for its […]

03.04.2026 09:12
28 0
Limassol detention centre fire leaves man critically burned
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Limassol detention centre fire leaves man critically burned

A fire broke out at the holding cells of the Limassol police headquarters on early Friday morning, leaving a 39-year-old detainee with severe burns. Police said the incident occurred at around 4.40pm, triggering an immediate response to evacuate all detainees from the facility. Officers moved those held in custody to a safe area within police […]

03.04.2026 08:52
30 0
Keravnos holds off on new measures as Oev warns over bigger economic impact
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Keravnos holds off on new measures as Oev warns over bigger economic impact

Employers’ federation Oev warned this week that the economic fallout from the Middle East crisis could prove greater than initially expected, as Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said it was too early to discuss fresh measures before those already announced had been put into effect and assessed. The warning came after a meeting between the federation’s […]

03.04.2026 08:34
38 0
Red weather warning as north african dust cloud engulfs Cyprus
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Red weather warning as north african dust cloud engulfs Cyprus

Cyprus moved from a yellow to red weather warning on Friday as authorities cautioned over a “severe episode” of African dust that has engulfed the island, bringing hazardous air quality and unsettled weather conditions into the weekend. An emergency bulletin issued by the met office said the phenomenon would intensify from the early hours of […]

03.04.2026 08:15
42 0
Cyprus Theatre Organisation to stage Translations, exploring themes of colonialism and military presence

Cyprus Theatre Organisation to stage Translations, exploring themes of colonialism and military presence

Brian Friel’s Translations will be staged in Cyprus, with a new production at the Cyprus Theatre Organisation’s Main Stage in Nicosia that places the 1980 play in conversation with the island’s own history of partition and continued foreign military presence. Directed and co‑translated by Irish‑Cypriot theatre‑maker Patrick Myles, the production sets Friel’s drama — originally […]

03.04.2026 08:00
32 0
US vows to target more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

US vows to target more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz

President Donald Trump said the U.S. “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran”, reiterating vows to increase the ferocity of attacks on its infrastructure, as dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Nearly five weeks after it started with a joint U.S.-Israeli aerial assault, the war […]

03.04.2026 07:53
44 0
Cyprus package travel case underscores importance of EU safeguards
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus package travel case underscores importance of EU safeguards

The Council of the European Union this week adopted new rules to strengthen safeguards for package travel users, aiming to enhance consumer protection across the bloc. The revised directive updates the package travel framework, covering combined services such as flights, accommodation, transfers and excursions purchased as a single product. The new legislation introduces a clearer […]

03.04.2026 07:50
34 0
UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorization of force
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorization of force

The U.N. Security Council is to vote on a Bahraini resolution to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said on Friday, but veto-wielding China made clear its opposition to authorizing any use of force. Two diplomats said the meeting of the Council’s 15 members and the vote were set for […]

03.04.2026 07:48
43 0
Cyprus Business Now: banks, tourism, unemployment, Ermes, DP World Limassol
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus Business Now: banks, tourism, unemployment, Ermes, DP World Limassol

Eurobank on Thursday announced that it recently secured two major distinctions at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026, reinforcing its position in Cyprus’ private banking sector. The bank received the awards for “Cyprus’s Best International Private Bank” and “Cyprus’s Best for Digital Solutions”, highlighting the quality and innovation of its services. Eurobank said the recognition confirms its ability to […]

03.04.2026 07:30
33 0
Lordos Hotels announces CFO change and board role shift
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Lordos Hotels announces CFO change and board role shift

Lordos Hotels (Holdings) Public Ltd has announced a change in its chief financial officer position, alongside updates to its board structure. The company confirmed that Adonis Elia retired from his role as chief financial officer on March 31, 2026, marking the end of his tenure in the executive position. Elia, who also served as executive […]

03.04.2026 07:00
24 0