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US negotiators to go to Islamabad, but Iran says no direct talks

By Saad Sayeed, Ariba Shahid and Steve Holland US negotiators are scheduled to leave for Pakistan on Saturday, but Iran said its officials did not plan to meet the Americans to discuss ending the war that has killed thousands and roiled global markets. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner are […]

25.04.2026 10:40

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Seven arrested in overnight police operations

Seven people were arrested for various offences over Friday night, including carrying knives, assault and causing concern, as part of the police’s targeted preventive operations, which were carried out on a nationwide scale. During its operations, police also stopped 356 vehicles and carried out checks on 469 drivers and passengers, in addition to 51 checks […]

25.04.2026 10:35

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Limassol man in critical condition after traffic accident

A 21-year-old man is in critical condition, after being injured in a traffic accident on Friday night in Limassol. Police said that around 9pm, while a 23-year-old man was riding a motorcycle on Georgiou A Street in Limassol with a 21-year-old passenger, under circumstances that are being investigated, the motorcycle collided with the back of […]

25.04.2026 10:30

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New jokes, new comedians at upcoming Laughter Festival

Local comedians are gearing up for the latest Laughter Festival on May 15-17. Relocating to the Latsia Municipal Theatre, it is set to offer three days of laughter to audiences of all ages. Events kick off on the third Friday of the month with a Stand-Up Comedy Special. Comedians Kostas Pringipas, Alexis Poullitas and Eirini […]

25.04.2026 10:00

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Cyprus Business Now: state revenue, Eurobank, BoC, shipping, ICT, company results

Cyprus’ general government recorded a surplus of €119.40 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with a €94.90 million surplus in the same period of 2024, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). The statistical service’s preliminary fiscal results, published on Friday, cover the period from October to December 2025 and reflect continued strengthening […]

25.04.2026 09:02

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AI gold rush transforms dormant British industrial sites into “powered land”

Land left dormant by the decline of the chemical industry in northeastern England has taken on a new lustre. Blessed with power plants, water and a grid connection, the site has just what it takes to house a state-of-the-art AI data center campus. That’s what the owners of the Wilton International site in Teesside hope […]

25.04.2026 08:30

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Keve highlights EU push to reform e-invoicing framework

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week announced a supplementary survey launched by the European Commission regarding the revision of European Union rules on electronic invoicing in public procurement. The chamber, acting as coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, said the initiative follows a public consultation communicated at the end of 2025 […]

25.04.2026 08:00

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Euro area construction output slips in February

Construction output in the euro area and the European Union showed mixed monthly trends but remained weaker on an annual basis in February 2026, according to Eurostat. On a month-on-month basis, seasonally adjusted production in construction decreased by 0.2 per cent in the euro area, while it increased by 0.1 per cent in the EU, […]

25.04.2026 07:30

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UK consumer confidence sinks to 33-month low amid Middle East conflict

British consumer morale last month hit ​its lowest level since mid-2023, according to two surveys this week, reflecting ‌the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. Inflation in Britain – already the highest among the Group of Seven advanced economies – looks set to rise further, and investors consider the country is especially exposed […]

25.04.2026 06:30

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Restoration work begins at Famagusta district church

Restoration work has begun on the roof of the Apostolos Varnavas church in the Famagusta district village of Engomi, technical committee on cultural heritage co-chairman Sotos Ktoris said on Friday. He added that he hopes that work to restore the church’s iconostasis, a tiered screen towards the front of the church which is decorated with […]

25.04.2026 04:24

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Our View: Larnaca port push ignores viability concerns

The Committee for the Development of Larnaca Town and District will hold a news conference on Monday to brief citizens about the latest developments surrounding the town’s port and marina and to make it clear that it would accept no more delays. Two days later, the committee will stage a protest at the port roundabout […]

25.04.2026 04:20

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Iran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands

U.S. President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that Iran plans to make an offer aimed at satisfying U.S. demands, as peace talks were expected to resume in Pakistan. “They’re making an offer and we’ll have to see,” Trump said during a phone interview. Trump said he did not know what the offer would be […]

24.04.2026 22:57

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Trump administration to re-terminate legal status of migrants who used Biden-era app

The Trump administration again plans to terminate the legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants, after a judge blocked its initial effort to revoke permissions to live in the United States granted under Democratic President Joe Biden. The administration detailed its intention in filings in federal court in Boston, where a judge had ruled […]

24.04.2026 21:38

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Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran talks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad on Saturday morning for talks with Iran mediated by Pakistan, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Leavitt said the Trump administration has seen “some progress” from the Iranian side […]

24.04.2026 20:46

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FMD compensation for farmers to increase ‘significantly’

The compensation for animals culled amid the ongoing measures to combat the foot and mouth disease are set to ‘significantly increase’ following a meeting at the agriculture ministry, agricultural organisations said on Friday. “Today’s meeting was hopeful, it seems that we are going to help our people and what we want to emphasize is that […]

24.04.2026 19:57

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EU leaders in Cyprus call for stronger defence, energy independence and regional engagement

EU leaders meeting in Cyprus called for stronger European defence cooperation, faster energy independence and closer engagement with the Middle East, as instability in the region continues to affect Europe’s security and economy. Speaking after the informal meeting of EU heads of state and government, European Council President Antonio Costa said Cyprus’ hosting of the […]

24.04.2026 19:55

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Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic

Google-parent Alphabet GOOGL.O will invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, as the tech giant deepens its partnership with the startup which is also its rival in the global AI race. Google has committed $10 billion now in cash at a $350 billion valuation, the report said, adding that the […]

24.04.2026 19:52

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Merz floats sanctions relief for Iran peace deal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Friday that the European Union could ease sanctions on Tehran as part of a comprehensive deal that would end the Iran war, but other EU leaders struck a more cautious note. The 27-nation EU has imposed sanctions on Iran for years, including travel bans and asset freezes for senior […]

24.04.2026 19:28

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Cypriot pianist joins CySO for last April concert

Up next in the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra’s spring programme is the Premiere 5 concert, the final musical event for April. With a richly contrasted repertoire from Baroque profundity to Romantic exuberance, the concert will offer classical music lovers two evenings of artistry in Nicosia and Larnaca. First, Nicosia audiences at the Pallas Theatre will enjoy […]

24.04.2026 19:11

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Trump to send Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for Iran talks, CNN reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is sending special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran’s foreign minister, CNN reported on Friday, citing two administration officials familiar with the matter. Vice President JD Vance is not currently planning to attend but he will be on standby to travel to Islamabad if negotiations […]

24.04.2026 19:07

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Nicosia EV chargers offline for a week amid network upgrade

Electric vehicle charging points across Nicosia will be out of service for one week as part of an upgrade linked to a new management agreement. According to the municipality, all public charging stations will be temporarily unavailable from next Monday to May 3 to facilitate system improvements under a newly signed agreement with Petrolina. The […]

24.04.2026 19:05

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Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the U.S. position on Britain’s claim to the Falkland Islands, a U.S. official told Reuters. The policy options are detailed in […]

24.04.2026 18:35

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Cyprus, Egypt upgrade ties with strategic partnership declaration

Cyprus and Egypt have signed a joint declaration on a strategic partnership, marking a significant political upgrade in relations between the two countries on the sidelines of the Informal EU Council summit in Nicosia on Friday.  The declaration places the already close relationship on a more structured and institutional footing, strengthening cooperation in areas including […]

24.04.2026 18:33

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Israeli strike kills three in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli strike killed at least three in Gaza on Friday, according to Palestinian health officials. The strike hit a crowded area in Gaza City near an area where local police were stationed to guard a bank, said the medics and eyewitnesses. Gaza’s interior ministry said the strike killed two policemen and wounded two others, […]

24.04.2026 18:11

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