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Gender Equality Commissioner Meets Ukrainian Delegation in Nicosia

Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou has met with a delegation of senior Ukrainian technocrats visiting Cyprus as part of a UN Women‑supported working mission, her office said. The visit focused on exchanging expertise and reviewing Cyprus’ policies on promoting gender equality at national and EU level. According to the announcement, the delegation was briefed on […]

01.04.2026 18:00

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Beirut strike killed top Hezbollah commander, group says

Israel’s military on Wednesday said it killed senior Hezbollah commander Haj Youssef Ismail Hashem in the biggest blow to the group since a fresh bout of fighting with Israel erupted early last month. Israel’s navy killed Hashem, the commander of Hezbollah’s southern front, the country’s military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said in a statement on X. […]

01.04.2026 17:51

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MPs to revisit phone-tapping bill as clock counts down ahead of election

The House legal committee will convene again on Thursday to discuss plans to change the framework regarding the authorities’ access to people’s private communications, with many MPs remaining dissatisfied with the government’s plans. Two weeks ago, the government had put forward a bill which foresees that decisions to access private communications will be taken by […]

01.04.2026 17:28

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President blames ‘some’ Turkish Cypriots for Eid pilgrimage disruption

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that “some Turkish Cypriots” had sought to prevent the traditional Eid al-Fitr pilgrimage to the Hala Sultan Tekkesi in Larnaca from taking place. “Apparently, some in the Turkish Cypriot community, and I am not referring, to be fair, to the Turkish Cypriot leader, I am referring to some others, […]

01.04.2026 17:26

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In historic first, Trump at Supreme Court for birthright citizenship arguments

With President Donald Trumpin attendance, the Supreme Court on Wednesday began hearing arguments over the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S., a contentious part of his efforts to curb immigration that would upend long-held understanding of a key constitutional provision. The justices were hearing the Trump administration’s appeal of a […]

01.04.2026 17:05

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Tesla expected to report dip in quarterly deliveries

Tesla’s (TSLA.O) first-quarter deliveries are expected to be lower than in the December quarter as ​the electric-vehicle maker struggles with uneven demand ‌and intensifying competition in key markets. The Elon Musk-led EV maker is expected to report deliveries before the markets ​open on Thursday.

01.04.2026 17:02

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Cyprus Reports Sharp Drop in Irregular Arrivals as Deputy Minister Presents 2025 Migration Review

Cyprus recorded steep declines in irregular migrant arrivals and asylum applications in 2025, according to the annual report presented Monday by Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis. Ioannidis said the government’s strategy aims to build “a fair, effective and modern migration‑management system” designed to protect social cohesion and support economic growth. “The […]

01.04.2026 16:30

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Christodoulides hails Eoka struggle, stresses history in Cyprus problem discourse

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday used the anniversary of the start of the Eoka struggle to underline the importance of historical awareness in efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem, while also sending a message to Turkey, Turkish Cypriots and Britain. Speaking after a memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony at the Imprisoned Graves, Christodoulides described the […]

01.04.2026 16:24

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Chelsea report biggest-ever loss in English football history

Chelsea on Wednesday reported a pre-tax loss of 262.4 million pounds during the 2024-25 season, the biggest annual loss in English football, surpassing the previous record loss of 194.9 million pounds posted by Manchester City in 2010-11. The London-based club made a loss despite their revenue rising to 490.9 million pounds for the year ending […]

01.04.2026 16:08

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Merchant ships warned of fresh strikes in Gulf of Aden

A renewed threat to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden is adding to wider fears over a deepening global energy and trade shock, with separate assessments by EOS Risk Group and DNV pointing to mounting risks for maritime transport, fuel costs and the broader world economy.  According to a report by EOS Risk Group cited […]

01.04.2026 16:08

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TV Shows We Love: The Thick of It

Whereas its spiritual predecessor Yes, Minister offered a world of polished deceit and gentlemanly obstruction, The Thick of It proves rather more profane in its satire. Here, ministers are compromised, mandarins panicked, and all perpetually on the verge of professional extinction. The engine of this chaos is, of course, Malcolm Tucker, played with volcanic precision […]

01.04.2026 15:30

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AI in shipping: from automation to strategic integration

Artificial intelligence is becoming more deeply embedded in both boardroom strategy and daily operations across shipping, and Island Oil Holdings chief technology officer Gregoris Gregoriou believes its real value lies in integration rather than experimentation. Speaking in an interview with Cyprus 4.0, Gregoriou outlined how Island Oil is applying AI and automation across the business, […]

01.04.2026 15:30

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Health Minister Urges Public to Support Blood Donation Drive

Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides has called on the public to support a new nationwide blood‑donation initiative, saying the effort highlights the importance of solidarity and community responsibility. Speaking at the launch of the “Blood Championship,” an initiative organised by the Cyprus Red Cross with the participation of the Cyprus Football Association, Charalambides praised the campaign […]

01.04.2026 15:21

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Trump says US may exit Iran war soon and threatens to quit NATO, as oil crisis escalates

Global oil supplies are expected to be hit twice as hard this month as in March, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, underlining the urgent need to resolve the conflict over Iran that U.S. President Donald Trump said could end soon. While Trump signalled he could wind down the war within weeks even without […]

01.04.2026 15:07

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President meets CIBA to discuss economy and FDI

Cyprus’ efforts to strengthen its appeal as an international business and investment centre received backing from the Cyprus International Business Association (CIBA), whose board met President Nikos Christodoulides this week and pledged support for measures aimed at boosting the country’s competitiveness.  According to a CIBA statement, the meeting was held in a constructive atmosphere and included a broad exchange of views on the role, challenges […]

01.04.2026 14:50

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NASA counts down for first crewed lunar mission in half a century

NASA is set to launch four astronauts as soon as Wednesday evening on a 10-day flight around the moon, marking the most ambitious U.S. space mission in decades and a major step toward returning humans to the lunar surface before China’s first crewed landing. NASA mission managers on Monday polled ‘go’ to launch the Artemis […]

01.04.2026 14:20

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Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested control of a small sliver of land which had remained beyond their reach since 2022. More than 99% of Luhansk, one of four Ukrainian regions Russia claimed as its own […]

01.04.2026 14:15

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Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should align more closely with European allies on security and economy, following repeated criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. At a press conference aimed at easing public concern over rising costs, Starmer said the impact of the […]

01.04.2026 14:11

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Police investigate damage at Elam candidate’s Limassol office

Police are investigating the damage to Elam candidate Evgenios Chamboullas’ Limassol office after a glass display case was broken by stones early on Wednesday. Officers examined the offices following the reports received in the morning and confirmed the damage. The incident has been classified as malicious damage. Elam called on the authorities to investigate the […]

01.04.2026 13:35

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‘The World Cup curse’ – Italy sheds tears after missing out again

Italy woke up angry and disillusioned on Wednesday after the national team missed out on the World Cup for the third time in a row by losing a playoff to Bosnia, prolonging a sporting nightmare for the football-mad country. “The World Cup curse,” said the front page of Italy’s main daily Corriere della Sera, calling […]

01.04.2026 13:34

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Intelligence chief calls Bahraini royal guard head to discuss Middle East war

Cyprus intelligence service chief Tasos Tzionis held a telephone conversation with the head of the Bahraini royal guard, Bahraini media reported on Wednesday, with the pair discussing the ongoing war in the Middle East. Bahraini newspaper Akhbar Al Khaleej reported that Tzionis and Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa had discussed “the heinous Iranian attacks on […]

01.04.2026 13:31

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AI adoption forces Cyprus firms to confront ethics

As artificial intelligence becomes ubiquitous in the commercial life of Cyprus, businesses are beginning to confront the ethical questions that accompany its rapid adoption. Firms that at once embraced it in its incipient years now learn that speed, scale and efficiency carry responsibilities as consequential as any technological upper hand. “AI executes authority at a […]

01.04.2026 13:30

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Museum of the EOKA Struggle to Open to Public on April 1

The Museum of the EOKA Struggle will open to the public on Wednesday, April 1, to mark the anniversary of the launch of the 1955–59 anti‑colonial uprising, the Deputy Ministry of Culture has said. The museum will operate from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will showcase original material from the period, including leaflets, letters, […]

01.04.2026 13:15

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EU savings union needs technology and trust, says CySEC vice chair

Europe must dismantle structural barriers and leverage cutting-edge technology to fully realise the potential of the Savings and Investment Union (SIU), according to Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Vice Chairman Panikkos Vakkou. In an article originally featured in Eurofi magazine, Vakkou stated that for the SIU to successfully offer EU citizens broader access to […]

01.04.2026 13:11

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