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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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Kıbrıs 10.04.2026 00:45

Arrest for sexual harassment, indecent assault

Police on Wednesday arrested a 37‑year‑old man as part of an investigation into sexual harassment, indecent assault and assault causing actual bodily harm. The cases under investigation relate to complaints involving incidents allegedly committed on March 27 and April 4, 2026, in Limassol. The suspect was arrested under a court warrant and taken into custody […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 22:00

Christodoulides discusses ways to achieve sustainable growth

President Nikos Christodoulides discussed ways to achieve sustainable growth, as well as opportunities and challenges facing the economy amid political instability and the war in the Middle East, during a meeting with business leaders in Nicosia. Speaking at a roundtable discussion, the president said the government has demonstrated in practice that it can manage crises […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 19:45

Iran: Christodoulides expresses hope that de‑escalation will be achieved

President Nikos Christodoulides expressed hope that the goal of de‑escalation will be achieved following the announcement of a two‑week cease-fire in the fighting in Iran. He was speaking on the sidelines of an economic forum in Nicosia. He said the Republic of Cyprus has a particular interest in the issue, both because it currently holds […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 18:00

Cyprus: Immediate suspension of driving licences for drunk drivers

Police have announced the immediate suspension of driving licences for motorists found to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In a statement, authorities said the transport minister, acting as Registrar of Motor Vehicles, has delegated to the police chief the authority to suspend a licence when it is deemed dangerous for public […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 16:30

President to make decisions on the foreclosure‑related bills

President Nikos Christodoulides said he will make decisions on the foreclosure‑related bills based on what he believes serves Cyprus’ long‑term interests, not the upcoming parliamentary elections. Asked whether he is considering sending the laws back to Parliament, he said only that he is studying the matter while taking into account the country’s institutions and Constitution. […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 15:00

Arrest for illegal possession of firecrackers

A 64‑year‑old man from the Nicosia district was arrested in Larnaca for the illegal possession of firecrackers, police said. Officers from the Larnaca Crime Prevention Unit stopped the man’s vehicle for inspection on a road in the district. During a search, police found two packages containing a total of 60 firecrackers. He was taken to […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 13:15

Public urged to be especially cautious about misleading text messages

Police are urging the public to be especially cautious about misleading text messages sent to mobile phones. In a statement, authorities said the national health system, Gesy, and the Health Insurance Organization have no connection to messages being circulated under the label “GESY.” The texts direct recipients to follow a link to “correct” their personal […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 11:45

Iran: Kombos stresses the need to secure a path toward meaningful dialogue

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos stressed the need to secure a path toward meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving comprehensive peace in the Middle East. Kombos spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to discuss developments surrounding the cease-fire between Washington and Tehran. In a post on X, Kombos said sustained de‑escalation across the region […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 10:15

Holy Thursday in Cyprus

In the morning, churches commemorate the Washing of the Feet, the Last Supper, Christ’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane and His betrayal by Judas Iscariot. This evening, the Service of the Passion will be chanted. Through hymns and the reading of the Twelve Gospels, the events of the Divine Passion unfold. Christ is crucified […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 06:55

Drousiotis evidence will be sent immediately to Europol

Evidence obtained following the allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis will be sent immediately to Europol for forensic examination, Justice and Public Order Minister Kostas Fytiris said. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting, where the progress of the investigations was discussed, Fytiris added that once the results are available, he will brief the Cabinet again in […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 06:39

Cyprus Weather – Thursday 9th April

Periods of increased cloud cover are expected today, bringing scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly after midday. Hail is possible in storm‑affected areas. Winds will range from light to strong, at 3 to 5 Beaufort. Seas will be slight to rough. Temperatures will reach 23 C inland, in the southeast and along the eastern coast, […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 16:30

Cyprus to Offer Free Europass Workshops During European Youth Week

Cyprus’ National Europass Centre will host two free online workshops as part of European Youth Week 2026, aimed at helping young people strengthen their career skills. The workshops, each lasting three hours, will run between April 24 and May 1 and are designed for young people seeking to improve their employability and develop effective career‑planning […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 15:00

Cyprus Hosts “Discover the World of Shipping” Career Day for Students

The Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, in cooperation with the Deputy Ministry of Shipping, held a student career day titled “Discover the World of Shipping” in Limassol. The event took place at the Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) Maritime Training Center and brought together students from Lyceums and Technical Schools in the Limassol and Paphos […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 13:15

Discover Airlines Launches First Cyprus Flights With New Larnaca Routes

Hermes Airports has announced the arrival of Discover Airlines at Larnaca Airport, marking the Lufthansa Group leisure carrier’s first operations in Cyprus. Discover Airlines, the group’s dedicated holiday‑travel brand, operates medium‑ and long‑haul flights from Frankfurt and Munich. The airline focuses on leisure destinations and runs a fleet of more than 30 aircraft serving over […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 11:45

Amphetamine and methamphetamine use rises sharply in several Cyprus cities, wastewater study shows

Use of amphetamines and methamphetamines rose sharply in several Cyprus cities in 2025, according to a wastewater analysis by the SCORE network in cooperation with the European Union Drugs Agency. The study examined wastewater from 115 cities in 25 countries to track consumption of illicit substances. Cyprus’ National Addictions Authority and the University of Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 10:15

Share of population at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Cyprus reached 17.1% in 2025

In 2025, 17.1 per cent of the population in the Republic of Cyprus was at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to figures reported by the Cyprus Statistical Service. The percentage corresponds to roughly 167,000 people. The 2025 figures are almost unchanged from 2024. The share of people specifically at risk of poverty rose […]

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