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De Zerbi commits to stay at Spurs next season regardless of results

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi said he will remain in charge next season regardless of results, describing the role as the biggest challenge of his career after signing a long-term contract with the relegation-threatened Premier League club. Former Brighton & Hove Albion manager De Zerbi was appointed following the departure of Croatian Igor […]

03.04.2026 10:20

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Cyprus hoteliers keep summer in sight as Easter period proves difficult

Cyprus hoteliers are facing a difficult Easter period, with cancellations in March and April rising sharply after the outbreak of fighting in the region, although bookings for the rest of the summer are broadly keeping pace, the director-general of the Cyprus Hotel Association (Pasyxe), Christos Angelides, said this week. Speaking to CNN, Angelides said the […]

03.04.2026 10:15

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Where to catch Cyprus spring festivals

Outdoor, floral, traditional and seasonal festivals arrive this weekend to bring joy and entertainment to spring’s blossoming calendar. There are several festivals in the weeks to follow, for families, locals and visitors. Here is where to spend your spring weekends. On Saturday and Sunday, the 9th Citrus Blossom Festival will bring music, fun and games […]

03.04.2026 10:00

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Shipping’s next crisis could be crewing, not just trade routes, O’Neil says

Mark O’Neil, CEO of Columbia Group, has questioned whether the shipping industry is heading for a wider crewing shortage, as conflict in the Middle East, fuel disruption in the Philippines and rising repatriation costs place growing strain on global crewing. In Mr O’Neil’s view, the industry risks focusing too heavily on freight, routing and insurance, […]

03.04.2026 10:00

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Betting authority defends BookieCo licence reinstatement

Authorities confirmed on Friday that BookieCo Betting Stores Ltd has had its betting licence reinstated following a fresh application, reversing an earlier decision not to renew its permit amid scrutiny linked to organised crime investigations. The National Betting Authority said the company’s Class A licence, which expired on February 9, had initially not been renewed, […]

03.04.2026 09:55

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Government criticises parliament on decision to scrap social support agency

Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Friday described parliament’s decision to abolish the social support body as “regrettable”. The House voted to dismantle the body, which provided financial assistance to disadvantaged students, transferring its operations and assets to the state scholarships foundation. The move came after MPs rejected two government bills proposing alternative arrangements for its […]

03.04.2026 09:12

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Limassol detention centre fire leaves man critically burned

A fire broke out at the holding cells of the Limassol police headquarters on early Friday morning, leaving a 39-year-old detainee with severe burns. Police said the incident occurred at around 4.40pm, triggering an immediate response to evacuate all detainees from the facility. Officers moved those held in custody to a safe area within police […]

03.04.2026 08:52

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Key witness refuses to testify over Drousiotis’ sexual misconduct allegations

A central figure in a widening corruption scandal declined to testify on Friday, with her lawyer stating she is unwilling to be drawn further into the case. The woman, referred to as “Sandy”, has returned to Cyprus after spending time abroad and is seeking to rebuild a normal life with her three children. According to […]

03.04.2026 08:36

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Keravnos holds off on new measures as Oev warns over bigger economic impact

Employers’ federation Oev warned this week that the economic fallout from the Middle East crisis could prove greater than initially expected, as Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said it was too early to discuss fresh measures before those already announced had been put into effect and assessed. The warning came after a meeting between the federation’s […]

03.04.2026 08:34

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Red weather warning as north african dust cloud engulfs Cyprus

Cyprus moved from a yellow to red weather warning on Friday as authorities cautioned over a “severe episode” of African dust that has engulfed the island, bringing hazardous air quality and unsettled weather conditions into the weekend. An emergency bulletin issued by the met office said the phenomenon would intensify from the early hours of […]

03.04.2026 08:15

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Artemis capsule boost puts astronauts moon-bound for record-breaking journey

The Orion capsule carrying four astronauts in NASA’s Artemis II mission executed a key thruster firing on Thursday that will kick the crew out of Earth’s orbit and on a path toward the moon, committing them to reaching the farthest distance humans have ever traveled in space. The successful maneuver put the crew on a […]

03.04.2026 08:00

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Cyprus Theatre Organisation to stage Translations, exploring themes of colonialism and military presence

Brian Friel’s Translations will be staged in Cyprus, with a new production at the Cyprus Theatre Organisation’s Main Stage in Nicosia that places the 1980 play in conversation with the island’s own history of partition and continued foreign military presence. Directed and co‑translated by Irish‑Cypriot theatre‑maker Patrick Myles, the production sets Friel’s drama — originally […]

03.04.2026 08:00

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US vows to target more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz

President Donald Trump said the U.S. “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran”, reiterating vows to increase the ferocity of attacks on its infrastructure, as dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Nearly five weeks after it started with a joint U.S.-Israeli aerial assault, the war […]

03.04.2026 07:53

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Cyprus package travel case underscores importance of EU safeguards

The Council of the European Union this week adopted new rules to strengthen safeguards for package travel users, aiming to enhance consumer protection across the bloc. The revised directive updates the package travel framework, covering combined services such as flights, accommodation, transfers and excursions purchased as a single product. The new legislation introduces a clearer […]

03.04.2026 07:50

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UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorization of force

The U.N. Security Council is to vote on a Bahraini resolution to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said on Friday, but veto-wielding China made clear its opposition to authorizing any use of force. Two diplomats said the meeting of the Council’s 15 members and the vote were set for […]

03.04.2026 07:48

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Cyprus Business Now: banks, tourism, unemployment, Ermes, DP World Limassol

Eurobank on Thursday announced that it recently secured two major distinctions at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026, reinforcing its position in Cyprus’ private banking sector. The bank received the awards for “Cyprus’s Best International Private Bank” and “Cyprus’s Best for Digital Solutions”, highlighting the quality and innovation of its services. Eurobank said the recognition confirms its ability to […]

03.04.2026 07:30

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Lordos Hotels announces CFO change and board role shift

Lordos Hotels (Holdings) Public Ltd has announced a change in its chief financial officer position, alongside updates to its board structure. The company confirmed that Adonis Elia retired from his role as chief financial officer on March 31, 2026, marking the end of his tenure in the executive position. Elia, who also served as executive […]

03.04.2026 07:00

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UK firms to hike prices at fastest rate since October, BoE survey shows

British companies expect to raise prices more quickly in the coming 12 months as they respond to a surge in energy prices ​due to the Iran war, cut jobs and raise pay by less than before, a ‌Bank of England survey showed on Thursday. The BoE is keeping a close watch on companies’ pricing plans […]

03.04.2026 06:30

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Eurobank sets date for hybrid annual general meeting

Eurobank S.A. has announced that its annual general meeting of shareholders will take place on April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., adopting a hybrid format. The meeting will be held with the physical presence of shareholders in Nea Ionia, at 8 Iolkou Street, Building H, GR 14234, while also allowing participation remotely in real time […]

03.04.2026 06:00

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Our View: Europe perfectly entitled to oppose Trump’s war

The growing rift between Unites States president Donald Trump and his Nato partners is a very worrying development for the West. Poland’s prime minister Donald Tusk hit the nail on the head in a social media post in English, in which he said: “The threat of Nato’s break-up, easing sanctions on Russia, a massive energy […]

03.04.2026 04:20

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Cyprus among first to meet UN HIV targets

Cyprus is among the first countries to meet the United Nations’ HIV targets, achieving a treatment rate of around 98 per cent, the Aids Solidarity Movement said on Thursday. “The main driver of Cyprus’ success in HIV has been the close collaboration between the community, patient groups, clinicians and policymakers,” said the organisation’s president, Christos […]

03.04.2026 04:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Fuel Prices Surge, Raising Fears Subsidies Will Be Wiped Out

A sharp rise in fuel prices in March has raised concerns among consumers that government subsidies will be absorbed by new increases before they reach households. Since March 1, the average price of gasoline has climbed 20.9 cents per liter, diesel has risen 35.4 cents and heating oil is up 28.5 cents. The price of […]

03.04.2026 00:45

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Cubans take to bikes and electric tricycles to protest US sanctions

Cuban activists paraded on Thursday on bikes and electric tricycles along Havana’s waterfront Malecon boulevard, accompanied by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, in a show of defiance amid U.S. efforts to starve the island of fuel. Participants in the government-organized caravan rode past the U.S. Embassy in the Cuban capital, their electric and pedal-powered vehicles displaying […]

02.04.2026 23:09

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Survey finds low trust, widespread discontent among Cypriots

Cypriots have low social trust, are generally disenchanted with politics and politicians, while a significant segment are unsatisfied with their life, according to a survey released on Thursday. The research by the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) was carried out between March 10 and 26, gauging public sentiment ahead of the May legislative elections. It polled […]

02.04.2026 23:00

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