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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 19:01

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra branches out to rural locations

A new month is almost here and it brings… heat and a rejuvenated cultural agenda! A new wave of events is fast approaching as the calendar moves towards the hotter spring and summer months and it includes a series of concerts by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Announcing its artistic programme for May and June, the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 18:53

Investigator says no protective measures taken in 14-year-old’s suicide case

No protective measures were taken for 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou despite years of warning signs, a criminal investigator told the Nicosia district court on Thursday during proceedings into the boy’s death in 2019. Responding to a direct question from the prosecution, investigator Andreas Andreou gave a laconic answer, stating “no” when asked whether any action had […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 18:18

Unions call for unity, fair wages and social justice in May Day messages

“Common struggle for a common homeland, against wars and exploitation” is the central message of labour union Peo for May Day, as trade unions across Cyprus issued calls for unity, improved working conditions and stronger social protection. In its statement, Peo urged mobilisation of all workers, regardless of colour, religion or ethnic origin, stressing that […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 18:12

Alphabet shares jump 6 per cent as AI drives record Google Cloud growth

Alphabet topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Wednesday, as enterprise spending on artificial intelligence delivered the best quarter of reported growth for its cloud unit yet. Shares of the ​company were up more than 6 per cent in extended trading. The Google parent company’s total revenue rose 22 per cent to $109.9 billion […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 18:07

Letymbiotis: Christodoulides sits at negotiations as president of the republic

Nikos Christodoulides sits at negotiations for a resolution to the Cyprus problem not only as the leader of the Greek Cypriot community, but as the president of the Republic of Cyprus, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday. “The president of the Republic of Cyprus is sitting at the negotiating table as the leader of […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 17:55

Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters, organisers decry move

Israel has intercepted aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers said on Thursday, decrying the move as an “escalation of Israel’s impunity”. The ships make up part of a second Global Sumud flotilla to try in recent months to break an Israeli blockade by carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 17:48

Trump criticises Germany’s Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump criticised German Chancellor ​Friedrich Merz on Thursday, saying he should focus on trying to end the Russia-Ukraine war and spend “less time on interfering” with the effort to tackle “the Iran nuclear threat”. Trump has been ​sparring with Merz over the war in Iran in recent days. On Tuesday, ​he said […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 17:44

Ashley Young to retire at the end of the season

Former England forward Ashley Young said he will retire at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on a career spanning more than two decades. The 40-year-old, currently at Championship side Ipswich Town, made more than 750 club appearances and scored 88 goals across spells with Watford, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Inter Milan […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 17:23

Government defends economic policy amid inflation concerns

The government insisted Thursday that its “effective” economic policy is translating into tangible benefits for the average person. “From the outset, the government has followed a responsible and effective economic policy with a clear target: stable public finances, robust growth, more jobs and gradually rising incomes,” government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis told the press gaggle at […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 16:53

Appeal court upholds Sykas removal from Disy ballot

Nikos Sykas’ bid to challenge his removal from Disy’s ballot has failed after the court of appeal rejected his case, ruling on Thursday that the matter no longer had any practical effect. The court dismissed the appeal against an earlier interim decision which had refused to block the party’s politburo from ratifying his exclusion from […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 16:44

Lane closures cause major disruption on Nicosia–Larnaca highway

Traffic disruption was reported on the Nicosia–Larnaca highway after lanes were closed in both directions near the Rizoelia roundabout on Thursday. The two right lanes on each side of the motorway were shut at around 4.00pm due to damage to an underground telecommunications pipeline, forcing vehicles to merge into the left lane in both directions. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 16:44

CSE extends trading suspension for four companies

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) council on Thursday announced the continued of the suspension of trading in shares of a number of New Market companies. According to the CSE, the decision ratifies an earlier announcement issued on April 16, 2026, maintaining the suspension for a further period. The affected companies include Rianeson Investments Plc, G.A.P. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 16:41

‘Sandy’ questioned again as corruption inquiry deepens

The woman known as ‘Sandy’ has completed a further round of questioning by investigators as part of an ongoing corruption probe, with authorities seeking to clarify key elements of her testimony. According to local media reports, the 45-year-old’s statements were taken on Thursday in the presence of a psychologist and conducted by a specialist unit […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 16:36

Cyprus casino authority clears the air on cruise ship gambling rules

The Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Authority has clarified that casinos operating on cruise ships and passenger vessels fall outside its regulatory framework, regardless of the vessel’s flag. The authority explained that such activities are not subject to its supervision, as they take place beyond the jurisdiction of the Republic of Cyprus. “Casinos operating on […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 16:29

Police arrest alleged ringleader in migrant smuggling network

A third-country national suspected of leading an organised migrant smuggling network has been arrested on Thursday, following what officials described as targeted operations against illegal immigration. Officials described the suspect as the alleged “head of an organised ring” involved in coordinating the unlawful facilitation of migrants into Cyprus. No further details were released regarding the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 16:28

McLaren take F1 to the fans with Miami street show as 1,000th race looms

McLaren showed off their Formula One heritage with a deafening display of title-winning cars driven by champions past and present on the streets of Miami on Wednesday. Reigning champion Lando Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri joined double champions Mika Hakkinen and Emerson Fittipaldi in thrilling the fans ahead of what would have been a 1,000th […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 16:21

Iran threatens painful response if US resumes attacks, oil prices seesaw

Iran said on Thursday that if Washington renewed attacks it would respond with “long and painful strikes” on U.S. positions, complicating U.S. plans for an international coalition to open the Strait of Hormuz. Two months into the war that started with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, the vital sea channel remains closed, choking off 20% of […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 16:19

Elam defends removal of Paphos candidate amid internal rift

Elam leader Christos Christou defended the party’s decision to remove Kyriakos Savvas from its Paphos ballot, stating on Thursday that the move was based on issues of discipline rather than disagreement over core positions. Speaking publicly, Christou said the party “agrees with his positions” on LGBT related matters but took issue with actions that were […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 16:06

One in six in Cyprus at risk of poverty

Around 17.1 per cent of people in Cyprus were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2025, according to figures released on Thursday by Eurostat, with the total number affected reaching approximately 167,000. The proportion remained unchanged compared with 2024, though the number of people increased by about 3,000, reflecting population changes rather than […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 16:01

Demetra Holdings acquires over 6,000 own shares in market buyback

Demetra Holdings PLC on Thursday announced that it executed a purchase of 6,565 own shares on April 29, acting in accordance with regulatory frameworks and a mandate from its last annual general meeting. According to the announcement, the transaction was carried out through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Ltd (CISCO), at a uniform price […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 15:56

What it takes to develop in a conflict zone: Chemonics International’s approach to complex environments

On June 6, 2023, the Nova Kakhovka Dam on Ukraine’s Dnipro River was destroyed. The explosion cut the primary freshwater supply for upstream communities while flooding downstream areas with contaminated water and unexploded ordnance. Active warfare continued around the disaster zone. Within hours, Chemonics International was coordinating with a variety of local and international partners, […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 15:43

Cypriot unemployment rate edges down from previous year

Cyprus recorded a decline in unemployment in March 2026, with the rate falling to 4.3 per cent, according to a report from Eurostat. This represents an improvement compared with March 2025, when unemployment in Cyprus stood at 4.6 per cent. In absolute terms, the number of unemployed people in Cyprus was estimated at approximately 23,000 […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 15:39

ECB keeps rates unchanged in a possible last hold before June hike

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift rates several times this year with an initial move in June. Inflation jumped to 3% this month, well above the bank’s 2% target, and a further rise is expected as […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 15:10

Letymbiotis says Turkey should ‘look in the mirror’ over stalling EU relations

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Thursday called on Turkey to “look in the mirror” over the lack of progress in its relations with the European Union, after Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had a day earlier said those relations were being “held hostage by one country”. “The Turkish minister refers to the EU and separates […]

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