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Climate conference calls for coordinated action in the Mediterranean

A powerful call for coordinated climate action, grounded in science, innovation, and regional cooperation, was delivered from Nicosia during the international conference “Climate Action in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East Regional Cooperation Empowered by Science and Innovation”. The event took place on April 8 and 9, 2026, at the Filoxenia Conference Centre, within the […]

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Tourism Revenue Up 7.8% in January

Tourism revenue in Cyprus reached €74.6 million in January, a 7.8% increase from €69.2 million a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service. Per‑capita spending edged down 0.7% to €613.26, while daily spending rose to €78.62. Poland remained the largest source market, accounting for 18.6% of arrivals; Polish visitors spent an average of €72.81 per […]

15.04.2026 15:00

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Interior ministry pushes for public disclosure of dangerous buildings

The interior ministry has moved to expediate public disclosure of unsafe structures on Wednesday, as authorities examined how to prevent further fatal tragedies after two people were killed when a residential building partially collapsed on Saturday. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou met with representatives of the technical chamber (Etek), district local government organisations (EOAs) and civil […]

15.04.2026 14:40

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Travel Expo 2026: drop by Let’s Go Tours booth to plan your summer travels

This summer, we say Hello Summer and we take off with Let’s Go Tours by Amathus into a wonderful world of holidays filled with experiences and emotions. From our beloved Greece and the Greek Islands to cosmopolitan Europe and exotic destinations across Asia, Africa and America, the new brochures present a world of carefully curated […]

15.04.2026 14:39

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Road safety ambassadors for 2026 honoured at Mathiatis ceremony

Lifetime road safety ambassador titles and road safety ambassador distinctions for 2026 were awarded on Wednesday at the “Makis Giorgallas” military camp in Mathiatis, during an event held about the work of the Road Safety Council. The ceremony took place in the presence of Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades, Justice Minister Costas Fytiris and Defence Minister […]

15.04.2026 14:17

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Strike at government printing office puts parliamentary ballots at risk

An indefinite strike by hourly workers at the government printing office began on Wednesday, causing potential disruption to the printing of ballots for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The 22 hourly employees who operate the facility have halted work in protest at low wages and are demanding an upgrade of salary scales to reflect their responsibilities. […]

15.04.2026 14:07

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Digital transformation push leads to multiple wins for Eurolife

Eurolife picked up a series of distinctions at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026, further underlining its focus on digital transformation and its push to make insurance faster, simpler and more human. According to its statement, this year’s results, in particular, reflected the company’s emphasis on innovative applications and technological initiatives aimed at simplifying processes […]

15.04.2026 14:05

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UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity

North Korea has made “very serious” advances in its abilities to turn out nuclear weapons, with the probable addition of a new uranium enrichment facility, as it stepped up activity at a key complex, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday. Enriching uranium can provide an alternative, and experts say, a more effective, path to […]

15.04.2026 13:54

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Young Cypriot pianist in Paphos concert

The municipality of Paphos has launched a programme of thematic cultural events, bringing artful evenings to the city. As part of its Concert Series, it presents the Classical Masterpieces concert with distinguished 18-year-old Cypriot pianist Anna Avraamidou. Considered one of the most promising young musicians of Cyprus, Avraamidou will be joined by the talented flutist […]

15.04.2026 13:43

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Cyprus financial regulator marks 30 year anniversary with landmark conference

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced its 30th anniversary celebrations, including a landmark conference scheduled for April 29, at the Hilton hotel in Nicosia. In its statement, the commission said that president Nikos Christodoulides will deliver the opening address at the anniversary conference. The event will bring together senior figures from […]

15.04.2026 13:40

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Cyprus records highest employee burnout rates in Europe

Cyprus has recorded the highest levels of employee burnout in Europe, with new data showing elevated rates of both physical and emotional exhaustion among workers compared with other countries across the continent. Findings from the European Working Conditions Survey 2024 released on Wednesday, conducted by Eurofound, indicate that nearly 44 per cent of workers in […]

15.04.2026 13:30

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‘Sandy’ evidence dispute deepens as police investigations intensify

Police investigations into contested digital evidence in the ‘Sandy’ case continued to widen as forensic findings raised new inconsistencies. Authorities are seeking a secondary mobile phone described after forensic examination showed that the device handed over by the woman known as Sandy did not match the timeline of the messages under investigation. According to findings, […]

15.04.2026 13:25

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CySEC chairman urges financial literacy in student lecture

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) recently organised a series of initiatives to promote financial literacy, in the context of the World Investor Week 2025 awareness campaign. One of these initiatives involved CySEC chairman George Theocharides delivering an online lecture at the Open University of Cyprus. The lecture formed part of CySEC’s broader awareness […]

15.04.2026 13:24

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EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children’s social media access

The EU’s age verification app for online platforms is ready and will soon be available to use, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, as member states push ahead with plans to limit children’s access to social media. Following Australia’s groundbreaking social media ban for children launched last year, a growing number […]

15.04.2026 13:18

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

EU‑Backed Air‑Navigation Regulators Meet in Larnaca

Cyprus is hosting a two‑day conference of the pan‑European Council of National Supervisory Authorities for Air Navigation Services, the Transport Ministry said Tuesday. The meeting, held under the auspices of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union, aims to coordinate member states and shape common approaches on performance and harmonization of air‑navigation services. […]

15.04.2026 13:15

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Public disclosure of unsafe buildings proposed after fatal collapse in Yermasoyia

Authorities are examining the public publication of approximately 1,300 buildings classified as unsafe for use, as scrutiny of structural safety intensifies following a fatal collapse in Yermasoyia that killed two people. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has urged district local government organisations (EOAs) to consider making public the details of buildings deemed dangerous, stating that such […]

15.04.2026 13:05

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Trump says talks with Iran could resume soon, as US blockades Iranian ports

President Donald Trump said talks with Iran to end the war could soon resume and end in a deal, telling the world to watch out for an “amazing two days”, while U.S. forces imposing a blockade turned back vessels leaving Iranian ports. With the prospect of U.S. and Iranian officials returning to Pakistan for more […]

15.04.2026 13:02

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Tensions persist in Pyla buffer zone as UN steps up presence

The situation in the UN-controlled buffer zone near the bicommunal village of Pyla remains tense, with an increased presence of peacekeeping forces and continued monitoring by authorities on the ground. According to information, vehicles belonging to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp) remain stationed along the Green Line in the area. Vehicles linked […]

15.04.2026 12:53

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Cyprus industrial production slips in February but annual growth holds

Cyprus’ industrial production declined by 1.6 per cent month-on-month in February 2026, even as the country maintained positive annual growth, according to a report from Eurostat. The latest figures showed that Cyprus industrial output fell compared with January 2026, when it had increased by 2 per cent, following a decline of 1.5 per cent in […]

15.04.2026 12:48

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Arteta urges pure fire as Arsenal eye Champions League semis

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his players are driven by “pure fire” as they head into Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting, urging fearlessness as his side chase two major trophies despite injury concerns and recent setbacks. Arsenal’s hopes of silverware were cut to two competitions following defeats by Manchester City in the […]

15.04.2026 12:42

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K+G Complex board to meet for 2025 financial approval and dividend

The board of directors of K+G Complex Public Company Ltd will meet on April 29, 2026 to evaluate the audited financial statements and consider a potential dividend payment for shareholders. According to an official announcement, the session is scheduled for the final Wednesday of the month to address several critical items concerning the company’s fiscal […]

15.04.2026 12:35

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Cyprus economy faces slowdown as IMF warns of Middle East war impact

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that Cyprus will record real GDP growth of 3.8 per cent in 2025 and 3 per cent in 2026, even as global economic risks intensify due to the war in the Middle East. The projections place Cyprus among the stronger performing economies, despite a broader slowdown expected across […]

15.04.2026 11:52

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Cyprus Flags Second Royal Caribbean Ship as Cooperation Deepens

Cyprus has strengthened its cooperation with Royal Caribbean Group with the registration of the cruise ship Navigator of the Seas under the Cypriot flag, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping has said. The 140,000‑GT vessel is the second Royal Caribbean ship to join the Cyprus registry, following the Spectrum of the Seas in January 2023. The […]

15.04.2026 11:44

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Five arrested in police checks overnight

Five people were arrested for various offences during coordinated overnight operations across Cyprus, police said on Wednesday. The arrests were made as part of increased patrols in urban areas aimed at preventing crime, maintaining public order and improving public safety. Offences included illegal possession of property and assault on police officers. Officers stopped 435 vehicles […]

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