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Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open due to wrist injury

World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Barcelona Open after injuring his right wrist, tournament organisers said on Wednesday. The Spaniard picked up the injury during a 6-4 6-2 first-round win over Otto Virtanen but was able to complete the match despite discomfort. A two-time champion in Barcelona, Alcaraz had returned to competition […]

15.04.2026 20:00

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Cyprus Trade Gap Widens in Early 2026

Cyprus’ trade deficit grew in the first two months of 2026 as exports fell sharply and imports edged lower, according to figures released by the Statistical Service. Preliminary data for February show total imports rising 5.6% year‑on‑year to €1.12 billion, driven in part by €182.4 million in ship and aircraft transfers. Imports from EU member […]

15.04.2026 19:45

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Aetherial Choir puts on Larnaca performance

The Gallery Sessions continue at Aradippou’s Vasiliou Gallery, bringing more musical nights to the Larnaca district. This time, among the gallery’s artworks and displays, a five-piece vocal ensemble will serenade audiences with the power and charm of acapella music. The Aetherial Choir is comprised of singers Anastasia Evangelou, Andrea Evangelou, Maria Evangelou, Eufthalia Evangelou and […]

15.04.2026 19:44

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North welfare bill to be withdrawn amid ‘communication breakdown’ inside ruling coalition

A bill which will alter the payment of the cost-of-living allowance to Turkish Cypriot public sector workers will be sent back to the Turkish Cypriot legislature’s finance committee, ruling coalition party UBP representative Hasan Tacoy said on Wednesday, while lamenting a “communication breakdown” inside the coalition. “There is even a communication breakdown among us. We […]

15.04.2026 19:35

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Trump posts image of himself with Jesus as administration’s pope criticism continues

U.S. President Donald Trump posted an apparently AI-generated image of Jesus embracing him on Wednesday, two days after he deleted a post that prompted criticism that the Republican president had compared himself to Jesus. The image, reposted to Trump’s Truth Social account, shows Trump with his eyes closed, touching temple-to-temple with a similarly posed Jesus. […]

15.04.2026 18:56

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Demetra Holdings continues share buyback programme with fresh purchases

Demetra Holdings Plc on Wednesday announced that it proceeded with the repurchase of more of its own shares, in line with Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) regulations and guidance from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). The company stated that the transaction was carried out following authorisation granted at the annual general meeting held on […]

15.04.2026 18:36

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Leptos Calypso Hotels board to meet for 2025 final results approval

The board of directors of Leptos Calypso Hotels Public Ltd will convene on April 30, 2026 to evaluate the final financial results of the firm and establish a timeline for the upcoming annual general meeting. The scheduled meeting will take place on the final Thursday of the month to address the fiscal performance of the […]

15.04.2026 18:12

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CTP will form north’s next ruling coalition, according to poll

Pro-federal solution, centre-left political party the CTP will form the north’s ruling coalition after the next legislative elections, according to the results of a poll released on Wednesday. The poll was conducted by CMIRS, and asked 500 Turkish Cypriots for their political opinions during the month of March with 33 per cent saying they intend […]

15.04.2026 18:06

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Cyprus Outlines Four‑Pillar Plan for Energy Transition

Cyprus can play a leading role in the Eastern Mediterranean’s response to the climate crisis, Energy Minister Michalis Damianou told an international climate‑crisis conference in Nicosia. Speaking at the event, held under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU and co‑organized by the Cyprus Institute and the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and […]

15.04.2026 18:00

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Israeli security cabinet to discuss possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says

Israel’s security cabinet will convene on Wednesday to discuss a possible Lebanon ceasefire, a senior Israeli official said, more than five weeks into a war with Hezbollah that was ignited by the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet will meet at 8 p.m. (1700 GMT), the official said. Israel’s offensive […]

15.04.2026 17:31

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Global energy markets remain exposed as maritime chokepoints face risk

The global energy market remains heavily reliant on a small number of maritime chokepoints, with more than 90 per cent of seaborne oil moving through a handful of narrow corridors that leave global flows exposed to disruption, according to the US Energy Information Administration’s updated analysis of world oil transit chokepoints.   The world’s largest oil flow is recorded in the Strait […]

15.04.2026 17:12

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Calm prevails in Pyla, UN, Erhurman say

Calm is prevailing in the buffer zone village of Pyla after reports of “tensions” between the island’s two sides and the United Nations earlier in the day, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Wednesday. “According to information we received from our security forces, calm prevails … as of today, and communication and dialogue is […]

15.04.2026 16:49

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Dividend payment and share buyback on the agenda for Cyprus Cement board meeting

The Cyprus Cement Public Company Ltd announced on Wednesday that its board of directors will convene on April 29, 2026 to review the audited financial statements and evaluate the potential for a dividend payment. According to an announcement released on Wednesday, the scheduled meeting will address several key items related to the firm’s fiscal performance. […]

15.04.2026 16:36

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24-year-old arrest over attempted murder

Police arrested a 24-year-old man on Wednesday in connection with the attempted murder of a 19-year-old in Larnaca last Sunday. The victim was first struck in the face before being stabbed with a sharp object. Friends took him to hospital, where doctors found a deep wound to the kidney area and a ruptured kidney. Police […]

15.04.2026 16:31

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Student kills four in Turkey’s second school shooting in two days

A teenage student shot at least four people dead including three fellow pupils and wounded at least 20 others at a middle school in southeastern Turkey on Wednesday, the local governor said, marking the country’s second school attack in two days. Three students and one teacher died in the attack in the province of Kahramanmaras, […]

15.04.2026 16:27

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Refugee law bill heads for House vote ahead of EU migration pact deadline

A bill amending the Refugee Law is entering its final stage before a vote, following the completion of its examination by the House interior committee, with the aim of fully aligning Cyprus with the new European Pact on Migration and Asylum before it comes into force in June 2026. Deputy Minister for Migration Nicolas Ioannides […]

15.04.2026 16:10

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Kyprianou rejects ‘compromise’ claims over Savvides and Angelides appointments

Former Akel secretary-general Andros Kyprianou has rejected claims that he accepted a proposed compromise over the 2020 appointments of George Savvides and Savvas Angelides, dismissing assertions that the arrangement was suggested to block the appointment of former justice minister Ionas Nicolaou. Speaking on CyBC radio on Wednesday, Kyprianou said reports linking him to such discussions […]

15.04.2026 16:03

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Tourist arrivals to Cyprus drop 30 per cent — travel agents warn of further decline

Association of Cyprus Travel & Tourism Agents (ACTTA) vice president Christos Christou on Wednesday said that tourist arrivals to Cyprus fell by 30 per cent in March due to the war in the Middle East, while warning of further declines in the coming weeks. Speaking during a press conference in Nicosia, held in the context […]

15.04.2026 15:56

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New Cyprus-Greece ferry to run under Italian flag

The ferry linking Cyprus and Greece during the summer will now be carried out by the Italian-flagged AF Marina, Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanoli said on Wednesday. “The first route of the ferry is scheduled on May 29, while the last route, from Piraeus to Limassol, is scheduled for September 1,” she said. Hadjimanoli added […]

15.04.2026 15:55

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Jinius Marketplace: your go-to destination for all online shopping!

Jinius Marketplace, a modern online shopping platform in Cyprus, has debuted its new communication campaign under the slogan “The genie for all your online shopping”, placing at its core a simpler, more flexible and more enjoyable online shopping experience. Through this new concept, Jinius is highlighting its role as a marketplace that brings together everything […]

15.04.2026 15:49

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Mitsides board to meet for 2025 financial results and board changes

The board of directors of Mitsides Public Company Ltd will meet on April 27, 2026 to evaluate the audited financial statements and address the scheduled retirement of directors. One of the primary objectives of the session is the official approval and signature of the financial accounts for the year that concluded on December 31, 2025. […]

15.04.2026 15:28

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Eurolife receives significant honours at 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026

With an impressive presence at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026, Eurolife reaffirmed its role as a pioneer in digital transformation, demonstrating that genuine innovation translates into experiences that make insurance more immediate, easier and more human. The results of this year’s event highlighted the Company’s innovative applications and technological initiatives, which focus on simplifying […]

15.04.2026 15:18

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EU report calls on Turkey to ‘give space’ to Turkish Cypriots to act politically

The European Parliament has in its latest annual report called on Turkey to “give the Turkish Cypriot community the necessary space” to chart its own political course. The report was seen by the Cyprus Mail on Wednesday, and was the same day approved by the European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee (Afet), with 44 votes in […]

15.04.2026 15:10

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‘Bill Viola. Unspoken’: PSI Foundation presents exhibition of works by video art pioneer

PSI Foundation presents the exhibition “Bill Viola. Unspoken”, in collaboration with Bill Viola Studio. The exhibition opens on April 24, 2026 and will be on view through August 1, 2026. Bill Viola, a pioneer and one of the most influential masters of video art, transformed the moving image into a philosophical instrument capable of confronting […]

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