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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 15:26

Raouna, Albania’s chief negotiator discuss EU accession process

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna and Albanian chief negotiator Majlinda Dhuka on Monday held a telephone call to discuss the next steps as the western Balkan nation aims to join the European Union. According to Raouna, Albania is “continuing its steady progress on its reform path”, regarding the various legal reforms required for a […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 15:20

All set for submission of candidacies ahead of elections

All preparations have been completed for the submission of candidacies for the May 24 parliamentary elections, assistant chief returning officer Menelaos Vasiliou said on Monday. Vasiliou confirmed that there are no outstanding issues. Responding to questions concerning cases involving candidates under investigation, he said that a letter submitted by Diko leader Nicolas Papadopoulos is currently […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 15:02

Temporary suspension of Tax For All website

The Tax For All (TFA) website will be temporarily suspended on May 7 and May 12 due to planned maintenance work, the tax department said on Monday. On Thursday the system will be unavailable from 1pm, while on Tuesday, May 12, it will be suspended from 7.30am. Due to interruptions, the Tax Commissioner has extended […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 14:37

EU ministers highlight need to increase resilience at Nicosia talks

Boosting preventive measures and overall preparedness is a central priority of the common agricultural policy (CAP), Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Monday at the informal meeting of EU agriculture ministers in Nicosia. “The European agri-food sector is currently facing an increasingly complex and intensifying risk environment linked to the climate crisis, animal diseases, market […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 14:31

Christodoulides calls for collective EU action against drugs

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday called for stronger collective European action to combat drugs, highlighting the issue as a key priority of Cyprus’ presidency of the EU council. Speaking during a thematic discussion titled European Coalition to Combat Drugs, held during the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, Christodoulides stressed the need for coordinated […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 14:26

Over €14,000 donated to families affected by wildfires

Gift vouchers worth €14,400 were on Monday donated to families affected by last years’ wildfires in Ayios Ambrosios, Ayios Therapontas, Vasa Koilaniou, Vouni, Lofou, Mallia, Pachna and Pano Kyvides. The vouchers are part of a fundraiser running from July to October 2025 and were delivered to the community leaders of the respective villages and will […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 14:16

WHO says risk to public is low after suspected hantavirus outbreak hits ship

The World Health Organisation said on Monday there was no need for panic and the risk to the public was low after three people died and three fell ill following a suspected ​outbreak of the rodent-borne hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic. Netherlands-based Oceanwide Expeditions said it was “managing a serious medical situation” […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 14:06

NATO chief says Europeans have ‘gotten message’ from Trump

European nations have “gotten the message” from U.S. President Donald Trump and are now ensuring that agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday. Trump has accused some NATO nations of not doing enough to support the United States in the Iran war. In a […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 14:01

Eurobank completes share buyback programme following latest stock purchases

Eurobank announced the successful completion of its share buyback programme on Monday, following a final series of transactions conducted on the Euronext Athens during late April. Specifically, the bank stated that it repurchased a total of 586,307 own shares between April 27, 2026, and April 29, 2026, at an average price of €3.8409 per share. […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 13:54

Volt up, Fidias down in latest election poll

Little change was recorded among the parties expected to be the largest in the next parliament in the latest poll published ahead of the forthcoming election, though among the smaller parties, Volt appears to be gathering momentum, while social media influencer Fidias Panayiotou’s Direct Democracy Cyprus looks to be on the slide. The poll was […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 13:42

Illegal animal movement linked to spread of FMD

The spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Cyprus appears to be linked, in part, to the illegal movement of animals between farms in the districts of Nicosia and Larnaca, director of Veterinary Services Christodoulos Pipis said on Monday. Speaking to CyBC, Pipis said contact tracing of confirmed cases has indicated that the level […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 13:32

Are you sure that’s what you saw?

Ever been so sure about something that even when you are proven wrong, you still can’t believe it? Not because of fanaticism, just because you were so, SO sure you were one step away from betting your life on it. The other day I was rewatching the 1994 classic Forrest Gump with Tom Hanks. Here’s […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 13:13

Cyprus retail trade turnover rises in March

Retail trade turnover in Cyprus increased in March 2026, according to a report by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), reflecting continued growth in the sector. Specifically, the Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade rose by 7.8 per cent year-on-year, compared with the corresponding month of the previous year. At the same time, the Turnover Volume […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 13:05

Cyprus government posts €573m surplus in first quarter of 2026

The Cyprus general government recorded a fiscal surplus of €573.3 million during January-March 2026, according to a report based on preliminary data by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The surplus corresponded to 1.5 per cent of GDP, compared with a surplus of €600.60m, which was equivalent to 1.6 per cent of GDP, during the same […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 12:49

Cyprus tourism faces sharp reversal in 2026 after record breaking year

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus increased significantly in 2025, highlighting a record-breaking year that stands in stark contrast to the sector’s declining fortunes in early 2026. Specifically, the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Monday reported that total traveller arrivals reached 7,102,208 in 2025, marking an increase of 13 per cent when compared with 2024. At the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 12:31

Okypy defends protocols after complaint over autistic child’s treatment

Nicosia general hospital and the Makarios children’s hospital are strictly adhering to all established health protocols, the state health services organisation (Okypy) said on Monday, responding to complaints raised by thte family of an autistic child. “The paediatric intensive care unit at Nicosia general hospital is staffed exclusively by paediatricians and specialised nursing staff with […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 12:01

Dead sheep left in skip in Athienou raise concerns

Multiple dead sheep were seen discarded in an open skip, reportedly following recent culling measures linked to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the industrial zone of Athienou raising concerns. The carcasses were left exposed in a waste container for an extended period, raising fears about public health, environmental contamination, and proper compliance with animal disposal regulations […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 11:49

How port concessions became the new currency of economic diplomacy

Karachi handles roughly 60 percent of Pakistan’s cargo traffic, yet for decades, the port’s East Wharf operated under government management with chronic congestion and underinvestment. A 2022 concession agreement reshaped the ownership structure for the next half-century. Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum, chairman of Inmā Emirates Holdings, secured the deal through a joint venture with […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 11:42

Greek banks can support Cyprus economy, says Stournaras

Greek banking groups operating on the island can actively support the Cypriot economy, according to Bank of Greece governor Yannis Stournaras. Speaking to Phileleftheros, Stournaras stressed that Greek and Cypriot banks are entering a period of increased instability from a position of strength, alongside other European institutions. “I would like to underline that Greek and […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 11:39

Candidate removed from Hunters’ ballot after alleged referee assault

A parliamentary candidate has been removed from the ballot of the Hunters’ movement following his alleged involvement in an assault on an assistant referee during a football match, with the case expected to proceed to court on Wednesday. The 38-year-old, identified as Kostas Nikolaou, was arrested and remanded in custody for three days by the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 11:28

Teachers’ unions seek presidential counsel over permanent contracts law

A request for a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides has been submitted by the three main education unions, Poed, Oelmek, and Oltek, as they seek direct consultation on the status of teachers on indefinite contracts. The request, made ahead of a joint union meeting scheduled for next Monday, comes after parliament passed an amendment prohibiting […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 11:24

Summer bookings down 25 per cent

Holiday bookings for the upcoming summer season have so far fallen by 25 per cent, director general of the Cyprus hoteliers association, Christos Angelides, said on Monday. “The level of reservations is increasing at a very slow pace for a sense of well-being to be created and for the cancellation scenario of the last two […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 11:23

Cyprus moves up the startup value chain

Founder Institute and Plug and Play Centre enter the market Cyprus is entering a new phase in its startup evolution. Two global platforms are now establishing a presence on the island. Each targets a different stage of company building. Together, they signal a structural shift in how the local ecosystem operates. In April, Plug and […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 11:22

New Toyota RAV4 officially unveiled in Cyprus

Toyota Cyprus officially unveiled the new Toyota RAV4 on April 29, 2026, at a special event held at Pavilion, marking the arrival of the sixth generation of one of the world’s most recognisable and successful SUVs. The event was attended by representatives of the media, partners, corporate clients and customers who had placed early pre-orders […]

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