Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Incirli warns of early elections as cost-of-living dispute in north deepens

Republican Turkish Party (CTP) leader, Sila Incirli, strongly criticised the north’s ruling coalition over the handling of the cost-of-living issue and accusing it of governing through imposition. In a video statement published on social media on Friday, Incirli said recent developments were “not an ordinary political disagreement” but “a clear example of a government trying […]

10.04.2026 18:07

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus has strategy to transform into energy market

Cyprus has a comprehensive strategy to transform the island into a sustainable, competitive and interconnected energy market, Energy Minister Michalis Damianou has said. Speaking at the International Conference on Climate Action in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, held in Nicosia under the Cypriot EU Council Presidency, Damianou said investments in storage, liquefied natural gas, […]

10.04.2026 18:00

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Israel attacks Lebanon as Vance heads to first US-Iran talks

The Strait of Hormuz remained closed and Israel launched fresh attacks on Lebanon on Friday, which the United States and Iran each flagged as violations of their ceasefire deal on the eve of their first peace talks over the war. Vice President JD Vance, who will lead the US delegation, set off for the talks […]

10.04.2026 17:49

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Clerides rejects allegations over failing to report abuse claims

Lawyer Nikos Clerides refuted accusations that he failed to report allegations of paedophilia as “legally unfounded” and risk undermining the legal profession, insisting the information was provided under strict confidentiality and did not trigger any reporting obligation. In a detailed public statement issued on Friday, Clerides said the claims relate to information he received from […]

10.04.2026 17:25

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Flaouna preparation keeps Good Friday traditions alive

The preparation of flaounas remains a core facet of Good Friday traditions across Cyprus, with families continuing practices passed down the generations, combining religious observance with communal activity. From early morning Friday, households across villages such as Emba and Kelokedara are filled with activity as women begin kneading dough and preparing fillings made from cheeses, […]

10.04.2026 16:49

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Man remanded over facilitating illegal entry near Athienou

A 57-year-old man was remanded by the Larnaca district court for six days in connection with an investigation into assisting the entry of third country nationals into the Republic, following his arrest yesterday. According to the police statement issued on Friday, the suspect was stopped at around 8pm by officers from the Green Line surveillance […]

10.04.2026 16:36

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Driver reported for damaging municipal property in Protaras

A driver has been reported by police for causing damage to municipal property in Protaras. According to an announcement by the Paralimni-Deryneia municipality, the incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, April 8, when a vehicle struck stainless steel bollards that had recently been installed on pavements to improve pedestrian safety and prevent illegal parking, […]

10.04.2026 16:05

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Akel condemns poster desecration in Polis as ‘intimidation tactic’

Akel’s paphos branch condemned what it described as acts of vandalism targeting election material in Polis Chrysochous, reporting that unknown individuals defaced candidates’ posters with swastikas and other hate symbols during the night. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s district committee said the incident represents “absolute depravity” and constitutes an organised attempt to […]

10.04.2026 15:57

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Turkey’s Yilmaz accuses Greek Cypriots of rejecting solution

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz claimed on Friday that Greek Cypriots are not sincere in efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem, reiterating Ankara’s support for a two-state solution. Speaking during a joint press conference in Ankara with the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel, Yilmaz said Greek Cypriots “never wanted and do not want to share […]

10.04.2026 15:48

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Argyris museum launches interactive art workshop inspired by EU presidency values

The Costas Argyrou Museum is organising an experiential workshop titled “Shaping the Bridge of the Mediterranean”, an interactive artistic initiative inspired by the work of Costas Argyrou and the values of Cyprus’ 2026 presidency of the Council of the European Union. Speaking to CNA, museum curator Andreas Hadjiloukas said the workshop has been designed and […]

10.04.2026 15:42

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Restaurant review: Simple but well executed all day dining spot

At some point, without really noticing when it happened, meeting friends stops being about late nights and turns into something far more civilised. These days, it is more likely to be “let’s meet for brunch” than anything resembling a Saturday night out. That was exactly the case this time. A long-overdue catch-up, a Saturday morning, […]

10.04.2026 15:30

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Man arrested in Larnaca for illegal stay, police clarify no link to fraud reports

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man from Turkey who was found to be residing illegally in the Republic. According to the police communication branch, the man was apprehended in Larnaca on April 7 at around 3.45pm, after being identified by officers during a check. He was arrested after it was established that he was unlawfully […]

10.04.2026 15:13

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Archbishop calls on voters to keep survival of country in mind

Amid the war in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to reach a bizonal solution to the Cyprus problem – which he said he opposes – Archbishop of Cyprus Georgios has urged voters to approach the May 24 parliamentary elections with a sense of responsibility rather than protest. “Aware of the critical nature of the […]

10.04.2026 15:08

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Epitaphs to converge at Eleftheria Square bridge on Good Friday

A deeply reverent Good Friday Greek Orthodox Easter tradition will once again bring together hundreds of people in the heart of Nicosia, as the customary meeting of the Epitaphs takes place at Eleftheria Square. The event is scheduled to take place at 9.30pm, at the bridge of Eleftheria Square, following the procession of the Epitaphs […]

10.04.2026 14:31

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Festival organisers warn of funding delays

Several organisers of cultural events, including festivals and performances, have told the Cyprus Mail that delays in the deputy culture ministry’s funding approvals are causing serious concern for their 2026 programmes. “We just submitted our application for this summer,” said one festival organiser, who asked not to be named over fears the ministry might not […]

10.04.2026 14:15

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Melania Trump’s Epstein comments mark rare public foray for ‘unknowable’ first lady

Melania Trump, an enigmatic former model from Slovenia, has occupied the role of U.S. first lady on her own terms. She has often stayed silent on political issues or signaled tacit support for her husband, President Donald Trump. Thursday’s press conference decrying the idea that she had any relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein marked […]

10.04.2026 14:08

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Ministry confirms maturation date for Cyprus treasury bills

The Finance Ministry’s public debt management office has announced that treasury bills under issue TB13A26 will mature on April 24, 2026. The ministry confirmed that the last day of trading for the instruments will be April 20, 2026. The announcement relates to the period 23 January 2026 to April 24, 2026, marking the scheduled maturity […]

10.04.2026 13:54

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Fury insists he’s still the man to beat on return to the ring

Former world champion Tyson Fury said he remains the man to beat in the heavyweight division as he prepares to return to the ring against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday. Boisterous Fury promised fans a knockout win over the bear-fighting Russian at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. “I’ll knock his head right off his two shoulders,” Fury told […]

10.04.2026 13:44

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

London clubbers’ waning thirst for alcohol forces nightlife industry to get more creative

Diminishing demand for late-night drinking and rising operating costs mean London’s nightclubs are having to work harder than ever to keep their doors open. Younger generations of partygoers are demanding more than just access to after-hours alcohol, forcing clubbing venues to focus on providing an ‘experience’ and to reinvent themselves with daytime parties, food and […]

10.04.2026 13:35

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Record number of candidates expected for parliamentary elections

A record number of candidates are expected to stand in next month’s parliamentary elections, interior ministry permanent secretary Elikkos Elia said on Friday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that five years ago, a total of 651 candidates stood for election, of whom 160 were women. “I estimate that this year we will have more […]

10.04.2026 13:27

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Strait still shut and Lebanon fighting strains truce as US and Iran aim for talks

The Strait of Hormuz remained shut on Friday and Israel traded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, which the United States and Iran each described as violations of their ceasefire deal on the eve of their first peace talks of the war. The two-day-old ceasefire has halted the campaign of U.S. and Israeli air strikes on […]

10.04.2026 13:25

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Israeli agency ‘proud’ to have uncovered Christodoulides corruption footage

The Israeli private intelligence agency which was behind a video which alleged campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates on Friday said it is “proud” of the work it carried out. Black Cube, which was founded in 2010 by former Israeli intelligence officers Dan Zorella and Avi Yanus, told the Cyprus […]

10.04.2026 13:19

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus warns of fake emails posing as social insurance agency

The Social Insurance Services has warned that a fake email is being sent in bulk, falsely claiming to come from the agency and attempting to steal money from citizens’ bank accounts. The message tells recipients their benefit payment has been approved and asks for bank account details to charge a supposed €10 processing fee. The […]

10.04.2026 13:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus studios join global push to reshape gaming industry

Five game development studios, including Cyprus-based companies in Limassol and Nicosia, have announced the creation of Nova Assembly, a developer-led holding aimed at reshaping the global gaming industry. The initiative brings together Limassol-based studios Unfrozen, Sad Cat, VEA Games, and Weappy, along with Nicosia-based Game Garden, placing Cyprus at the centre of the new alliance. […]

10.04.2026 13:14

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