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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 11:13

Cyprus minister visits US amid sustained push to bolster tech and business ties

Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou has travelled to the United States for a working visit, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations in innovation and technology. The deputy ministry confirmed the visit in a post on Monday, stating that the trip forms part of ongoing efforts to deepen cooperation between Cyprus and […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 10:59

Three arrested during overnight police operations

Police arrested three people overnight on suspicion of offences including theft, conspiracy to commit a misdemeanour and interference in judicial proceedings, authorities said on Monday. The police said the operations are aimed at preventing serious crime, maintaining public order and enhancing the public’s sense of safety. During the checks, officers stopped and inspected 201 drivers […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 10:58

Deadly hantavirus outbreak hits polar cruise ship, three dead

Three people have died and three are ill after a Netherlands-based cruise ship was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, a rodent-borne virus that can cause fatal respiratory illness, authorities and media reports said on Sunday. Netherlands-based Oceanwide Expeditions said in a news release it was “managing a serious medical situation” on a polar […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 10:45

Man City look to extend win streak against Everton

Manchester City will try to keep pace with Premier League front-runner Arsenal on Monday night when they pay a visit to an Everton side still on the fringes of the European picture. City (21-5-7, 70 points) will begin the day six points back of Arsenal with two matches in hand after the Gunners dispatched Fulham […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 10:44

Cyprus gains voice in European skills and employment policy

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Monday issued a statement welcoming the election of secretary general Philokypros Roussounides as vice president of Eurochambres‘ skills and employment committee. Representing over 20 million businesses, Eurochambres serves as the primary voice for European chambers of commerce and SMEs by connecting local entrepreneurs with EU policymakers […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 10:42

Sinner thrashes Zverev in Madrid to claim record fifth successive Masters title

World number one Jannik Sinner became the first man to win five successive Masters 1000 titles after he produced a breathtaking display to crush Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-2 in just 57 minutes in the Madrid Open final on Sunday. The 24-year-old Italian underlined his authority on the men’s tour by becoming the first man to […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 10:41

Why brands should analyze Meta ads before scaling campaigns

Brands lose money scaling campaigns that were never ready to scale. It happens more than most people admit. Performance looks acceptable at a low budget, the decision gets made to push more spend, and within two weeks, the cost per result has doubled, and nobody can explain why. The issue usually isn’t the budget. It’s […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 10:40

Fireworks in Milan as Inter reclaim Serie A throne

Celebrations erupted across Milan on Sunday after Inter clinched the Serie A title with a 2-0 victory over Parma, sending thousands of supporters into the streets. The Piazza del Duomo was filled with fans clad in blue and black moments after the final whistle at the nearby San Siro, with flares and fireworks lighting up […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 10:39

‘May Summer’: Alphamega launches upbeat drive ahead of hotter months’ pleasures

With flowers in bloom, May, as the peak of spring, has always been the month that signals summer is just around the corner. With the weather gradually warming, so is our mood. And leaving winter behind, we are beginning to feel more inspired to embrace the outdoors, enjoy sunny afternoons with friends and spend pleasant […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 10:00

CryptoProcessing by Coinspaid reaches the highest CCSS security certification level

CryptoProcessing by Coinspaid, a regulated crypto payment gateway serving enterprise and institutional merchants globally, has achieved Level 3 certification under the Cryptocurrency Security Standard (CCSS) for its Institutional-Grade Key Management and Wallet Infrastructure, the highest designation granted by the CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4). The independent audit was conducted by Hacken, a C4-approved cybersecurity and blockchain […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 10:00

Lorca’s play becomes Cyprus bicommunal production

A production in Cypriot Greek and Cypriot Turkish brings a unique adaptation of Federico García Lorca’s Bodas de Sangre to the stage. Translated to Blood Wedding, or Matomena Stefana, as the upcoming production is called, the performance gives the Spanish tragedy a Cyprus focus, relocating the plot to a mixed village in Cyprus in the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 10:00

Boat & Sea Expo 2026: milestone maritime exhibition to debut at Ayia Napa Marina

The heart of the Cypriot leisure marine industry is set to beat in the Famagusta district this year, as the iconic Ayia Napa Marina prepares to host the Boat & Sea Expo 2026 from May 8-10, 2026. This brand-new, dynamic exhibition is poised to fill the gap in major nautical events, drawing the industry’s elite […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 09:37

Island’s Rotary clubs hold successful bicommunal Peace Forum in Limassol

The Cyprus Rotary Peace Forum, organised successfully in Limassol on April 30, 2026 by the Rotary Clubs of Cyprus, made the case for a reunified island, enjoying the fruits of peaceful coexistence. The event took place at the Panos Solomonides Foundation, drawing 230 participants, of whom 50 were Turkish Cypriots. It was held under the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 09:35

Christodoulides attends EU-Armenia summit in Yerevan

President Nikos Christodoulides has arrived in the Armenian capital Yerevan to attend the first-ever EU-Armenia summit on Monday. During the day, the President is scheduled to hold a meeting with Moldovan President Maia Sandu, following which he is expected to attend the official opening ceremony of the summit. At 10.30 am, Christodoulides will participate in […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 09:04

Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunes

Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on March 2: Israel has occupied a chunk of southern Lebanon, displaced hundreds of thousands of its Shi’ite Muslim constituents and killed as many as several thousand of its fighters, according to previously unreported casualty estimates from within the group. The move has […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 08:52

Trump says US to help ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as tanker fired on

President Donald Trump said the United States would start helping to free ships stranded in the Gulf by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran from Monday, as a tanker reported being hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump gave few details of the plan to aid ships and their crews that have been […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 08:52

EU agriculture ministers set to convene for informal talks in Nicosia

The European Union ministers of agriculture and fisheries will meet in Nicosia for informal talks focused on strengthening the EU’s agri-food sector on Monday and Tuesday. The meeting, held under Cyprus’ EU Council presidency, will bring together EU commissioner for agriculture and food, Chrisophe Hansen, as well as the chair of the EU parliament’s committee […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 08:30

Cyprus’ proptech sector is gaining serious momentum in 2026

By Dionysis Partsinevelos Cypriot startups are off to a good start in 2026. Funding data is still limited across sectors, but as of Q1 2026, there is one that stands out for now, and that is the PropTech sector. Two significant deals were announced within four weeks of each other, and both include Greek institutional […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 08:19

Today’s weather: Cloudy with rain, thunderstorms and strong winds

On Monday, it will be cloudy with localised rain and isolated thunderstorms, primarily in the west of the island, with the weather expected to improve gradually in the afternoon. Snowfall at Chionistras reached 14 centimetres by morning. Temperatures will rise to up to 18 degrees Celsius inland, around 19 degrees along the coast and 8 […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 08:00

Cyprus firms warned over growing DDoS threats

A sharp rise in DDoS attacks is placing Cyprus’ banking, payments and iGaming sectors at heightened risk, according to new data from cybersecurity firm Qrator Labs. The company’s first quarter report for 2026 highlighted that these industries, which form the backbone of the island’s digital economy, are among the most frequently targeted globally. According to […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 07:50

Cyprus ranks second in EU for weekend work as a third of staff stay on duty

Cyprus recorded one of the highest rates of weekend work in the European Union in 2025, with 31.3 per cent of employees usually working during weekends, according to Eurostat. This places Cyprus second only to Greece, which recorded the highest share at 31.5 per cent, while Malta followed with 29.2 per cent. The figures highlight […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 07:40

Cypriots hold over half of assets in cash and deposits

Cyprus household financial assets reached €65.1 billion at the end of December 2025, while household debt stood at €19.8 billion, corresponding to 54 per cent of gross domestic product, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The data also showed that non-financial corporate assets amounted to €78.4 billion, with sector debt reaching €39.2 billion, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 07:20

EU pharmaceutical exports support record 926,000 jobs across the bloc

Exports of pharmaceutical products from the European Union to non-EU nations supported a record 926,000 jobs across the bloc during 2023, according to a report from Eurostat. This figure represents a significant milestone for the industry as it accounts for 4.3 per mille of total employment within the union. Both the absolute number of workers […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 07:00

Hormuz closure fuels fears of global stagflation shock

Financial markets are finding it harder to look past the rising economic costs of the Iran war as the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz prolongs the world’s ​biggest-ever disruption to energy supplies. Two months into the conflict, the global economy faces a toxic mix of slowing growth and high inflation – stagflation. Even […]

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