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Colombian woman identified as second building collapse victim

A 27-year-old woman from Colombia has been identified as the second victim found in the rubble of a building that collapsed in Limassol’s Yermasoyia on April 11. Colombian press named the victim as Leonella Aleman Morales, who had been declared missing by her family after they lost contact with her. The last ping from Morales’ […]

22.04.2026 10:19

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Immigrants residing in the EU increase to 64.2 million, up 60 per cent since 2010

The number of immigrants residing in the European Union climbed to a record high of 64.2 million in 2025, up about 2.1 million from a year earlier, according to a report published on Wednesday by the Centre for Research and Analysis on Migration at RFBerlin. The figure compares with 40 million in 2010, the report […]

22.04.2026 10:15

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Fuel prices to ‘drop as early as today’

Fuel prices may drop slightly, possibly as early as Wednesday or Thursday, Consumer Protection Service director Constantinos Karayiorgis said on Wednesday. Karayiorgis pointed out that this was a complicated sector that was “largely affected by external and geopolitical factors”. However, taking into consideration the course of fuel prices worldwide, “it appears that over the next […]

22.04.2026 09:55

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As official Lidl-Trek Partner, CRIVIT brings movement to daily life for all in 2026

CRIVIT is further expanding its partnership with the WorldTour team Lidl-Trek, positioning itself in 2026 as the Official Partner of the internationally successful cycling team. In doing so, CRIVIT combines peak performance with an active lifestyle – reaching far beyond competitive racing. As part of this partnership, CRIVIT provides Lidl-Trek with modern, functional casual teamwear […]

22.04.2026 09:50

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The joy of choir singing in Paphos

An upcoming event celebrates the joy of singing in a group. Four choirs and vocal ensembles are joining forces for a special event at Paphos’ Chlorakas Ampitheatre. On May 9 the venue will come to life with the sound of voices raised in joyous song. Titled Paphos Sings, this unique, one-night-only show is hosted by […]

22.04.2026 09:49

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Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chernobyl, risking major accident

Russia has repeatedly launched drones and missiles on a flight path near the disused Chernobyl nuclear plant during attacks on Ukraine, elevating the risk of a major accident, Ukraine’s top state prosecutor told Reuters. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko detailed the previously unreported Russian military activity near Ukrainian nuclear sites in written remarks, as Ukraine prepares […]

22.04.2026 09:23

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UN candidate Bachelet sticks with women’s-rights defense in face of US opposition

Chile’s former president, Michelle Bachelet, underlined her support for women’s rights in her bid to head the United Nations, despite calls for Washington to veto her candidacy due to her support for abortion. Bachelet, 74, one of four candidates vying to head the 193-member global organization from next year, told reporters she had read a […]

22.04.2026 09:20

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How does tax reform affect land-for-development agreements?

The tax reform that came into force on January 1 introduces significant changes to the Cypriot tax system. Among the most notable amendments is the revision of the Capital Gains Tax Law, which includes a specific provision addressing land-for-development agreements and exchanges of immovable property. Under the new legislative provision, the exemption from capital gains […]

22.04.2026 09:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus health minister outlines five‑pillar strategy

Cyprus’ Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides has set out the five pillars guiding the ministry’s policies, during a presentation of its annual review and goals for the year. He said the pillars are: prevention and public health, stronger legislation and transparency, digital health, modern infrastructure, and a robust and sustainable national health system, Gesy. Charalambides said […]

22.04.2026 09:15

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AI growth exposes weaknesses in neocloud infrastructure

Research firm Omdia has warned that many neocloud providers are not prepared for the networking demands of artificial intelligence, urging enterprises to look beyond raw computing power when selecting suppliers. Neoclouds are specialised, AI-first cloud providers that offer high-density GPU infrastructure and GPU-as-a-Service designed specifically for training and running large-scale AI models.  Unlike general-purpose hyperscalers, […]

22.04.2026 08:20

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EAC offices shut during strike, no power cuts expected

Electricity authority (EAC) headquarters and customer service officers will remain closed on Thursday due to the 24-strike called by the trade unions. In a statement on Wednesday, the EAC said the strike was not expected to affect the operation of critical infrastructure affecting consumers, and skeleton staff would be on duty to make sure there […]

22.04.2026 08:15

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Police Reissue Online‑Safety Advice as Internet Scams Surge in Cyprus

Police have once again issued a set of general online‑safety guidelines, urging the public to take basic precautions to protect personal data and devices amid a steady rise in internet‑related scams across Cyprus. Authorities say fraud attempts — from phishing emails and fake investment schemes to impersonation scams and malicious links — continue to circulate […]

22.04.2026 08:00

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Nicosia, Ayia Napa roads to close for EU leaders

The police are implementing tight security measures on Thursday and Friday for the informal meeting of the EU heads of state or government, meaning that roads Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta will be closed to traffic. The roads around the Ayia Napa marina, including part of the Ayia Thekla avenue, will be closing on Thursday from […]

22.04.2026 07:56

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Cyprus seminar to focus on remote working rules

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced that it will host an informative seminar on remote working in the private sector at its premises on April 30, 2026. The event is being organised by the chamber in its capacity as an EEN occupational safety and health ambassador, in cooperation with the department […]

22.04.2026 07:50

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Trump declares Iran ceasefire extension with peace talks in doubt

President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further peace talks, although it was not clear on Wednesday if Iran or Israel, the U.S. ally in the two-month war, would agree. Trump said in a statement on social media the U.S. had agreed to a request by Pakistani […]

22.04.2026 07:49

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Paphos police arrest two for drugs, illegal residence

Two people were arrested in Paphos on Tuesday, one for possession of drugs and the other – found in the former’s house – for residing in Cyprus illegally. The police pulled over a vehicle in Paphos on Tuesday, driven by a 27-year-old man with a 33-year-old female passenger. During inspections, the police found 6g of […]

22.04.2026 07:42

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Police investigating Limassol car fire

Police are investigating a fire in a parked car in Limassol. The car, which went up in flames at around 2am on Wednesday, belongs to an 80-year-old woman. The fire was extinguished by the fire brigade.

22.04.2026 07:30

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Cyprus Business Now: shipping, technology, banks, tourism, employment

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) has backed international efforts to forge a common approach to shipping decarbonisation ahead of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) MEPC 84 session, warning that a fragmented regulatory landscape would raise costs and deepen uncertainty for the industry. In a statement, the chamber welcomed a joint position put forward by seven […]

22.04.2026 07:30

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Bicommunal London football match hailed as ‘example for Cyprus’

An amateur football cup final in London which is set to see a primarily Turkish Cypriot team face off against a primarily Greek Cypriot team has been hailed as an “example for Cyprus” by Turkish Cypriot opposition party CTP representative Sami Ozuslu. Mehmetcik FC are set to face Olympia FC London in Wednesday night’s London […]

22.04.2026 07:30

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Four arrested in overnight operations, one for drink driving

Four people were arrested during overnight police operations, one for failing to appear in court, two for illegal residence and one for drink driving with an alcotest indication of 125μg instead of 22μg. The police checked 603 drivers and passengers and filed 265 reports for various offences, including 74 for speeding and seven for drink […]

22.04.2026 07:21

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Rain in the mountains, fine dust as of Friday

Wednesday starts off mainly fine, with clouds and isolated showers expected from noon onwards in the mountains, while fine dust will linger in the atmosphere as of Friday. Winds on Wednesday will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, and along the south coast a fresh breeze of […]

22.04.2026 07:15

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Wednesday Weather – 22nd April

Wednesday will stay mostly clear, with occasional cloud that could bring an isolated shower over the mountains. Seas will be calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will reach 25°C inland, 23°C on the south and east coasts, 21°C on the west and north coasts and 15°C in the higher mountains. Patchy mist or fog may form […]

22.04.2026 07:00

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Alpha Bank buys over 2.1 million of its own shares

Greek lender Alpha Bank has announced that it completed a significant share buyback, acquiring millions of its own shares through the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX). The bank, as stated in an official announcement, said it had bought a total of 2,148,573 own shares during the period from April 14, 2026 to April 17, 2026. It […]

22.04.2026 07:00

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UK to decouple electricity and gas prices to lower consumer bills

Britain set out plans to weaken the link between the cost of electricity and volatile gas ‌prices on Tuesday, saying it would seek to force older wind and solar generators onto fixed contracts in a bid to bring down consumer bills. Britain has some of the highest electricity prices in the world due to the […]

22.04.2026 06:20

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