North coalition bypasses legislature to cut cost-of-living allowance
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

North coalition bypasses legislature to cut cost-of-living allowance

The north’s ruling coalition on Tuesday issued a decree stipulating that Turkish Cypriot public sector workers will not be paid the cost-of-living allowance until next year at the earliest after this month, hours after failing to pass a bill to do the same through the Turkish Cypriot legislature. The legislature had been in session from […]

31.03.2026 17:07
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Details of foreign military presence around Cyprus unclear
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Details of foreign military presence around Cyprus unclear

Questions remain over the scope, mandate and duration of the foreign military presence around Cyprus, established as the Israeli-US-war on Iran broke out, a source close to the government said on Tuesday. Warships from at least six countries – including France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands – are operating south west of the island, alongside […]

31.03.2026 16:59
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Spain’s PM labels Israel’s death penalty law ‘step towards apartheid’
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Spain’s PM labels Israel’s death penalty law ‘step towards apartheid’

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned as a “step towards apartheid” Monday’s approval by the Israeli parliament of a law that would impose death sentence for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks by military courts. “It is an asymmetrical measure that would not apply to Israelis committing the same crimes. Same crime, different punishment. It’s another […]

31.03.2026 16:56
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IVF clinic in north accused of giving couple wrong sperm
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IVF clinic in north accused of giving couple wrong sperm

An IVF clinic in the north is facing accusations of negligence as patients claim their children were conceived after they were given the wrong sperm, the BBC reported on Tuesday. According to the BBC report, several families accuse the clinic of using different donors to those they had selected, meaning children were not as biologically […]

31.03.2026 16:47
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Stephanie Bowers fires back at Rick Steves’ Bordeaux hate
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Stephanie Bowers fires back at Rick Steves’ Bordeaux hate

Bordeaux doesn’t suffer from a lack of beauty, culture, or culinary excellence. It suffers from being misunderstood. For years, mainstream travel advice has framed the city as a place to pass through rather than settle into. Stephanie Bowers—a former U.S. diplomat turned luxury travel designer—sees that narrative as deeply incomplete. To her, Bordeaux is not […]

31.03.2026 16:35
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Cyberness returns with an Easter Market at Kolla — A wonderland experience with a meaningful twist
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Cyberness returns with an Easter Market at Kolla — A wonderland experience with a meaningful twist

Limassol’s spring calendar is set to open with a new edition of Cyberness, as Kolla Factory transforms into an Alice in Wonderland-inspired Easter Market on April 4–5. Over two evenings, the space will host a blend of creativity, music, and seasonal atmosphere, inviting visitors into an environment shaped by imagination and experience. Running from 16:00 […]

31.03.2026 16:32
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We need to protect our economic future, Damianos says as EU ministers meet
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We need to protect our economic future, Damianos says as EU ministers meet

The EU needs to make sure it strengthens the security of its energy supply, Energy Minister Michael Damianos said on Tuesday afternoon ahead of a video conference of EU Energy Ministers. The meeting will address ways to protect “our competitiveness and safeguard our economic future,” he said. “The Cyprus Presidency [of the EU Council] has […]

31.03.2026 16:07
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King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump
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King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump

King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile trip that the British government hopes will help to repair relations with Donald Trump, damaged by the Iran war. Charles and his wife Queen Camilla will visit the U.S. in a long-planned trip to […]

31.03.2026 15:57
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Authorities urged to investigate Drousiotis allegations
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Authorities urged to investigate Drousiotis allegations

Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Tuesday called for anyone with information related to allegations made by journalist and Volt MP candidate Makarios Drousiotis to “hand it over to the competent authorities for investigation”. The statement followed recent social media posts by Drousiotis implicating public figures and institutions in criminal and corruption issues. Letymbiotis said the […]

31.03.2026 15:55
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People with disabilities protest outside presidential palace
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People with disabilities protest outside presidential palace

Dozens of people with disabilities protested outside the presidential palace on Tuesday against new government legislation on disability benefits. They held placards reading: ‘No To Our Exclusion From Society’, ‘Dignity Means Rights not Charity’, and ‘“Reform Does Not Mean Regression’. The Pancyprian Organisation of the Blind organised the protest, with support from other groups including […]

31.03.2026 15:47
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Tourist arrivals improving, government ‘optimistic’
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Tourist arrivals improving, government ‘optimistic’

Authorities are closely monitoring developments in the tourism sector and remain cautiously optimistic despite recent disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday. Responding to question from the Cyprus Mail about falling bookings and potential economic risks ahead of the summer season, Letymbiotis said the situation is already showing […]

31.03.2026 15:43
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Always at work: the hidden cost of remote jobs
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Always at work: the hidden cost of remote jobs

Working remotely is still not as common in Cyprus as in the rest of Europe. Only 22 per cent of employees worked from home in 2024, the lowest rate in the EU. However, for them, the change has dramatically impacted not only the work process, but also the way their home life is lived. Remote […]

31.03.2026 15:30
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Segments scales global footprint through JV with AEG
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Segments scales global footprint through JV with AEG

ABU DHABI, UAE – Segments (segments.ae), a premier provider of high-performance computing (HPC) and digital infrastructure, is pleased to announce a major global expansion marked by a strategic Joint Venture (JV) with Active Energy Group (AEG). Operating under the banner “Active Mining,” this partnership unites Segments’ technical operational excellence with AEG’s strategic energy vision to […]

31.03.2026 15:21
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ICPAC appoints Andreas Papadatos as general manager
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ICPAC appoints Andreas Papadatos as general manager

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Andreas Papadatos as its new general manager. “His appointment, effective from May 1, 2026, marks the beginning of a new chapter for ICPAC, grounded in strong leadership, extensive experience, and a deep commitment to professional excellence,” the announcement stated. ICPAC […]

31.03.2026 15:18
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How a mouse-sized marsupial is unlocking conservation breakthroughs
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How a mouse-sized marsupial is unlocking conservation breakthroughs

The fat-tailed dunnart is native to Australia’s arid scrublands and largely unknown outside of science. It may also be the key to saving some of the continent’s most endangered species. There is an unassuming creature at the center of one of conservation science’s most ambitious efforts. The fat-tailed dunnart, a mouse-sized marsupial native to the […]

31.03.2026 15:17
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AI moves from efficiency tool to strategic engine
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AI moves from efficiency tool to strategic engine

Artificial intelligence and automation are moving beyond isolated process improvements and becoming part of a broader business transformation strategy, with Intellar co-founder Antonis Grecos arguing that organisations are increasingly looking for tools that improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability at the same time. Speaking in an interview, Antonis outlined how Intellar AI is helping companies automate […]

31.03.2026 15:15
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Cyprus, Egypt Sign Agreement to Advance Gas Development in Cypriot Waters

Cyprus, Egypt Sign Agreement to Advance Gas Development in Cypriot Waters

Cyprus and Egypt have signed a framework agreement in Cairo to advance the development of natural‑gas fields in the Republic of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone, including the “Cronos” and “Aphrodite” discoveries. The deal was signed by the two countries’ energy ministers in the presence of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Egyptian President Abdel‑Fattah el‑Sisi. Under […]

31.03.2026 15:00
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Inside Cyprus’ strategy to become a regional innovation hub
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Inside Cyprus’ strategy to become a regional innovation hub

Public funding, new research centres and a growing venture capital scene have changed the landscape of the Cyprus startup and innovation scene. Startups are gaining visibility abroad. International investors are paying closer attention. Universities and companies are collaborating more closely. The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) sits at the centre of this system. Under the […]

31.03.2026 15:00
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Talks on British bases to begin after de-escalation of regional tension
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Talks on British bases to begin after de-escalation of regional tension

Discussions between Cyprus and the United Kingdom over the future of the British sovereign base areas are expected to begin once regional tensions ease, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The comments come amid heightened security concerns following last month’s drone strike on RAF Akrotiri and growing public debate over the presence […]

31.03.2026 14:55
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Crackdown on lambradjia offences to begin immediately
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Crackdown on lambradjia offences to begin immediately

Intensive checks to tackle delinquency linked to lambradjies (Easter bonfires) will begin immediately, with offenders facing arrest and parents of minors also held accountable where offences arise, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Tuesday. Fitiris said the aim was to ensure the traditional custom remains a celebration. “We want this custom to be a celebration […]

31.03.2026 14:47
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Italy’s population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration
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Italy’s population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration

Italy’s population has stabilised after 12 years of decline, with immigration almost entirely offsetting a shrinking number of births, while life expectancy continues to rise, national statistics agency ISTAT said on Tuesday. Preliminary data showed the resident population stood at 58.94 million on January 1 this year, virtually unchanged from a year earlier, ISTAT said […]

31.03.2026 14:31
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Government’s political will ‘firm’ ahead of Christodoulides–Erhurman meeting
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Government’s political will ‘firm’ ahead of Christodoulides–Erhurman meeting

The government’s political will for progress on the Cyprus problem is “given and firm”, ahead of a scheduled meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Monday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday. The meeting will take place at UN special representative Khassim Diagne’s residence in the buffer zone. Letymbiotis […]

31.03.2026 14:31
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