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Kıbrıs 13.04.2026 04:52

Cyprus president reiterates commitment to resuming reunification talks in Easter message

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said the government remains committed to restarting negotiations on the Cyprus issue, stressing that the Republic “will never accept the status of occupation,” in an Easter message broadcast Sunday. Christodoulides said efforts continue to resume talks “immediately” on the basis of the agreed framework and previous negotiating acquis, with full respect […]

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Kıbrıs 13.04.2026 04:50

Cyprus expects record number of candidates in upcoming parliamentary elections

Cyprus is likely to see a record number of candidates in the upcoming parliamentary elections, the Chief Returning Officer, Elikkos Elia, said Monday. Elia said that 1,195 polling stations will operate on election day, staffed by nearly 7,000 officials, including 1,185 police officers. The final number of candidates will be confirmed on 6 May, when […]

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Kıbrıs 13.04.2026 04:48

13‑year‑old in serious condition after scooter crash in Larnaca

A 13‑year‑old boy is in serious condition at Makarios Hospital in Nicosia after a scooter accident in Larnaca on Sunday, police said. The boy was riding an electric scooter late in the morning on a road in Aradippou, heading toward the livestock area of Livadia, when he lost control and fell, according to the authorities. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 14:28

U.S. stocks end mixed as inflation runs hot

U.S. stocks finished mixed Friday as investors weighed stronger‑than‑expected inflation data and continued geopolitical tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.56% to 47,916.57. The S&P 500 slipped 0.11% to 6,816.89. The Nasdaq composite rose 0.35% to 22,902.89. Seven of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors declined. Consumer staples and health care led losses, down 1.43% […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 14:26

Britain to hold talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz without Iran tolls

Britain will meet with allies next week to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping without paying tolls to Iran, Reuters reported Friday, citing an official familiar with the talks. British foreign ministry officials are expected to meet counterparts from countries that joined a virtual April 2 meeting hosted by Foreign Secretary Yvette […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 14:24

Study finds new organic compounds in lunar soil from China’s Chang’e missions

An international research team has identified multiple nitrogen‑bearing organic compounds in lunar soil returned by China’s Chang’e‑5 and Chang’e‑6 missions, offering new clues about how organic matter evolved in the early solar system, China Science Daily reported. The study, led by the Institute of Geology and Geophysics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences with partners […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 14:22

China Eastern launches direct Wuhan–Vientiane route

A China Eastern Airlines flight carrying more than 140 passengers left Wuhan late Friday for Vientiane, marking the first direct route between central China’s Hubei Province and the Lao capital. The outbound flight will operate Friday nights, with the return leg departing Vientiane at 2:05 a.m. local time on Saturdays. Ma Ming, marketing manager for […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 14:21

Moody’s keeps France at Aa3, maintains negative outlook

Moody’s has affirmed France’s sovereign credit rating at Aa3 and kept its negative outlook, saying the country’s debt remains high quality. The agency said Friday the rating reflects France’s large, diversified economy and strong institutions, which support the government’s ability to meet its obligations. Moody’s noted an improvement in public finances, with the deficit expected […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 14:19

Libya’s rival bodies agree on unified national budget, central bank says

Libya’s central bank governor said Saturday that the eastern‑based House of Representatives and the Tripoli‑based High Council of State have reached an agreement to unify public spending through the adoption of a single national budget. Local media reported that the Central Bank of Libya welcomed the deal, describing it as a “unified development” agreement. In […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 07:42

Tesla gets approval to roll out Full Self‑Driving in the Netherlands

Tesla has received approval to deploy its Full Self‑Driving system in the Netherlands after the country’s road authority signed off on the technology, Reuters reported. The company said it will begin rolling out the system to Dutch customers soon. FSD is an advanced driver‑assistance feature, but drivers must remain attentive and ready to take control […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 06:39

Djibouti’s president declares victory in election

Djibouti’s longtime leader, Ismail Omar Guelleh, has declared victory after Friday’s election, saying he is set to begin a sixth consecutive term. “Re‑elected,” the 78‑year‑old wrote in a social media post after preliminary results showed him with a commanding lead over his challenger. With about 6 percent of ballots counted, a tally compiled by AFP […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 05:39

Six killed in strike on police post in Gaza

At least six people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a police post in central Gaza, health workers said Saturday. Several others were wounded. It was not immediately clear whether all those killed were police officers. The Israeli military did not issue an immediate comment on the strike.

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 05:37

One killed in Ukraine hours before planned Easter cease-fire

One person was killed and 15 wounded in two Russian attacks in Ukraine, just hours before a planned Easter cease-fire was due to take effect. A “hostile drone strike” hit a shop and a café in the central city of Poltava, killing one person and injuring another, regional military administrator Vitalii Diakivnych said on Telegram. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 05:35

Easter Weekend Weather

Saturday, locally increased clouds early in the day may bring isolated showers in the mountains and the north. Skies will gradually turn mostly cloudy with mid‑ and high‑level cloud. Winds will remain southwest to northwest, light to moderate at 3–4 Beaufort, and briefly strong at 5 Beaufort along the coast. Seas will be calm to […]

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Kıbrıs 10.04.2026 23:45

Sport: Anonymous reporting platform now operational

The Ethics and Sports Protection Committee has announced the launch of its Anonymous Reporting Platform, presenting it as a key tool in its effort to create a safer environment in sports. According to the Committee, many people within the sports sector are aware of wrongdoing but remain silent, fearing consequences and the exposure of their […]

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Kıbrıs 10.04.2026 22:15

Cyprus: Deep concern over Israeli strikes on civilians in Lebanon

Cyprus’ president held his fifth phone call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, expressing what he called deep concern over Israeli strikes on civilians and critical infrastructure in Lebanon that have caused heavy casualties, according to a government statement. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said President Christodoulides conveyed Cyprus’ solidarity with Lebanon’s government and people, adding that […]

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Kıbrıs 10.04.2026 19:00

Cyprus continues to have some of the lowest fuel prices, Minister says

Cyprus continues to have some of the lowest fuel prices in the European Union, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has calimed. Keravnos told reporters that rising fuel costs are not a Cyprus‑specific issue and that the country still maintains lower petrol and diesel prices than almost all EU member states, with the possible exception of Bulgaria. […]

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Kıbrıs 10.04.2026 18:00

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, […]

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Kıbrıs 10.04.2026 13:15

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 10.04.2026 11:45

Cyprus raises funding for rural culture program

Cyprus has increased funding for its Cultural Decentralization Grant Program to €400,000 in 2026, aiming to support more free cultural events in rural communities, the Culture Ministry said Monday. The program’s budget has nearly doubled from 2023, when €172,000 funded 44 performances in 38 communities. It rose to €276,000 in 2024 for 73 performances in […]

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Kıbrıs 10.04.2026 10:34

Cyprus recorded a general government surplus of €594.3 million in January

Cyprus recorded a general government surplus of €594.3 million in January and February, equal to 1.5% of GDP, according to preliminary figures from the Statistical Service. The surplus is down from €663.4 million, or 1.8% of GDP, in the same period last year. Revenue rose 0.9% to €2.71 billion. Income and wealth taxes increased by […]

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Kıbrıs 10.04.2026 08:00

Cyprus taking leading role in shaping a safer and more sustainable future

Cyprus is taking a leading role in shaping a safer and more sustainable future for the region, President Nikos Christodoulides said at the International Conference on the Climate Crisis in Nicosia. The conference, titled “Climate Action in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East: Regional Cooperation Supported by Science and Innovation,” is held under the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.04.2026 06:41

Scammers obtain €93,200 from Nicosia company

Police are investigating an online fraud case after scammers obtained €93,200 from a Nicosia company through email deception. The complaint was filed Friday with Nicosia CID by a company representative. According to police, the company received an email on Jan. 21 that appeared to come from a partner firm, instructing it to settle an invoice […]

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Kıbrıs 10.04.2026 06:34

Good Friday will bring mostly cloudy skies

Good Friday will bring mostly cloudy skies, with a chance of isolated showers in the west and north during the morning. Conditions will gradually clear after midday, becoming mostly fair. By evening, clouds returning to the west may produce a brief, isolated shower. Winds will shift from the southwest to the northwest, light to moderate […]

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