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Four remanded in Paphos over burglary and theft

Four people, aged 16, 24, 25 and 30, were remanded in custody for five days by the Paphos district court on Wednesday following their arrest in connection with a string of burglaries and thefts. Police said the arrests followed a search at a Paphos residence under a court warrant. Officers found a crystalline substance resembling […]

01.04.2026 12:58

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Cyprus’ youth talk money: Don’t believe the TikTok hype!

By Dimitris Evgeniou Scroll through TikTok or Reels, and you see guys my age in rented Lamborghinis promising €10,000 a day from crypto! The captions scream ‘ESCAPE THE MATRIX’ and ‘FINANCIAL FREEDOM’ – a huge temptation for any 19-year-old student struggling with rising costs, while rents in Nicosia and especially Limassol skyrocket. At our age, […]

01.04.2026 12:54

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Airline offers 20 per cent discount for Cyprus National Day

Budget airline Wizz Air on April 1 announced a 20 per cent discount on selected flights to mark Cyprus National Day, offering reduced fares for travellers departing from Cyprus. The airline stated that the promotion applies across its network, providing passengers with the opportunity to book flights at lower prices for a limited period. The […]

01.04.2026 12:37

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EU watchdogs warn of rising risks from geopolitics and private finance

The European Supervisory Authorities—a collective body comprising the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)—have issued a stark spring update warning that geopolitical tensions and private finance risks are intensifying vulnerabilities across the EU financial system. The report, presented to the Financial […]

01.04.2026 12:20

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

New government cost-of-living measures ‘worth €100m’

The package of eight measures announced by the government to combat rising costs amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is worth €100 million, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Wednesday. “Let me remind you that measures amounting to €100m were already in place before the crisis, while in our country, inflation was almost […]

01.04.2026 12:17

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Tisza expands lead over Orban in Hungary polls but many still undecided

Hungary’s centre-right Tisza party widened its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz ahead of an April ‌12 parliamentary election, two ​opinion polls showed on Wednesday, although a large share of voters remained undecided. Veteran nationalist Orban faces the biggest challenge to ‌his rule in 16 years, although the outcome of the election remains […]

01.04.2026 12:09

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Paralimni mayor warns of strain on local tourism sector

The economy of the Famagusta district is coming under growing strain from the fallout of developments in the Middle East, with Paralimni-Deryneia mayor Giorgos Nikolettos warning that the new tourist season will depend in part on how quickly Cyprus can restore confidence in key foreign markets.  In a written statement, Nikolettos welcomed the government’s recently announced support measures, but said additional steps could still be taken so […]

01.04.2026 12:05

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Tziortzis set to compete in both divisions of NASCAR Euro Series 2026

In a season-opening lunch held at Moondog’s Bar & Grill in Nicosia, Vladimiros Tziortzis announced that he will compete in both divisions of NASCAR Euro Series 2026, representing Cyprus for a sixth consecutive year, behind the wheel of the Capital.com #6 Ford Mustang V8 .A fact that could not have come without the reliability and […]

01.04.2026 12:02

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Wars, deceptive and personal

The Greek armada that sailed to Troy, supposedly to bring back the wife of a cuckhold, was a deception, and deception is still in vogue. Someone must have whispered Sun Tzu’s ‘All wars are based on deception’ in Donald Trump’s Iran-cocked ear. Human advancement creates change through industry or wars. The world is in a […]

01.04.2026 12:00

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FIFA chief Iran will play World Cup matches in US as planned

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that Iran will play their World Cup matches in the United Statesin June as scheduled despite the country’s ongoing armed conflict with the tournament co-hosts. The Iranian FA (FFIRI)has been pushing to relocate the team’s three World Cup group matches from the U.S. to Mexico, citing the American […]

01.04.2026 11:55

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

‘Cyprus needs to pass on Eoka legacy to younger generations’

President Nikos Christodoulides stressed on Wednesday the importance of passing on the legacy of Eoka’s liberation struggle to younger generations during commemorations at Apostolos Varnavas cathedral in Nicosia. Taking to social media, Christodoulides wrote that “virtue and courage require deep knowledge”. He further stressed that teaching the sacrifices of those who fought for Cyprus’ independence […]

01.04.2026 11:54

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Limassol foundation opens doors to life-saving surgery

A child does not understand what a “rare neurological condition” means. They do not read medical reports, nor can they grasp the cost of a complex surgery. What they understand is what they see, and what they are missing. Other children run, while they cannot. Their friends speak, while they cannot hear. Their parents smile, […]

01.04.2026 11:49

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Two Arrested in Limassol After Knife Assault Leaves 68‑Year‑Old Injured

Police in Limassol have arrested a 22‑year‑old woman and a 56‑year‑old man in connection with a knife assault that left a 68‑year‑old man injured. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on March 27, when officers received a report of an injured man. Police said the victim had been sitting in his parked car when he […]

01.04.2026 11:45

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Hotels await details of government wage subsidy scheme

Hotel operators were awaiting details on Thursday of a government scheme to subsidise wages, with the industry looking to the labour ministry for a plan expected to be announced on April 2 as Cyprus tries to cushion tourism from the fallout of the Middle East war. Officials and tourism stakeholders held a fresh round of […]

01.04.2026 11:34

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Two more arrested after Limassol brawl

Police arrested two men aged 41 and 39 on Wednesday in connection with an attempted murder that occurred on Monday evening in Limassol. The arrests were made under court warrants, and both men are expected to appear before the court later on Wednesday for a detention hearing. Six other individuals remain in custody over the […]

01.04.2026 11:17

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Driver trapped after vehicle overturns

A driver who had been trapped in his vehicle after it overturned in Athienou was taken to Larnaca hospital shortly after midnight on Wednesday morning. Emergency crews responded at 12:08 am to a collision on the main road, where the car had fallen into a ditch. Firefighters worked with the ambulance service to free the […]

01.04.2026 11:13

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Erhurman hits back at ‘bad April fool’s joke’ Ustel

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday hit back at the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel amid a deepening row over cuts to the north’s cost-of-living allowance, with a general strike of public sector workers having restarted earlier in the morning. “I never liked April fool’s day jokes at any point in my life. They […]

01.04.2026 11:08

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At least 18 dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkey’s Aegean coast

At least 18 people were killed when an inflatable boat carrying migrants sank off Turkey’s western province of Mugla on Wednesday, the coastguard said in a statement, adding that search and rescue efforts continued in the area. The coastguard said the boat, with an outboard motor, was detected at 0300 GMT off the coast of […]

01.04.2026 11:03

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Turning plastic waste into circular opportunity

As Cyprus strengthens its position as a regional hub for innovation and sustainability, companies working on real industrial solutions are becoming increasingly important to the island’s future. Among them is Blend Energy, a Limassol-based company developing advanced systems that convert mixed plastic waste into circular raw materials for the petrochemical industry. We spoke with founder […]

01.04.2026 11:03

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Cyprus students explore careers in shipping sector

Cyprus brought 95 students from lyceums and technical schools in Limassol and Paphos closer to the shipping industry on Tuesday, as the Deputy Ministry of Shipping held the educational day ‘Getting to know the world of Shipping’ at the Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement Maritime Education Centre in Limassol Marina. Held for the third consecutive year in […]

01.04.2026 11:01

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Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest

Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from his rollover crash in Florida last week. Woods, a 15-time major champion and the greatest golfer of his generation, was arrested last Friday afternoon on a charge of driving […]

01.04.2026 10:50

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Twelve arrested in overnight police operations

A total of 12 people were arrested overnight during coordinated patrols across urban areas aimed at preventing serious crime and boosting public safety, authorities said on Wednesday. Arrests were made across multiple districts. In Nicosia, two individuals were detained under court warrants for offences including conspiracy, burglary and theft. In Limassol, three arrests were made, […]

01.04.2026 10:49

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Minors arrested over Nicosia burglaries

Two minors, aged 15 and 17, were arrested by Nicosia on Wednesday in connection with four burglary and theft cases committed between March 29 and 31. The cases involve break-ins at two stores and a restaurant, as well as an attempted burglary which caused damage to a supermarket. Cash and goods exceeding €1,500 were stolen, […]

01.04.2026 10:46

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XeniArtSpace – EGGspression 26: The Power of Simplicity in 36 Expressions

When simplicity transforms into inspiration, even the most basic form can reveal 36 unique stories. This idea is realised through the second group exhibition EGGspression 26 by XeniArtSpace Gallery, running from 27 March to 2 May 2026, inviting the public into an immersive experience where art intersects with symbolism and personal expression. Thirty-six established artists […]

01.04.2026 10:39

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