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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 12:51

Rare breeds decision lies with veterinary services, says Malas

Decisions regarding animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease that belong to rare breeds fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Veterinary Services, special scientific committee head Stavros Malas said on Thursday, pointing out that there is only a “small window” for alternative handling, and even that comes with significant reservations. Malas, speaking on the sidelines of […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 12:20

Young Lions 2026 Cyprus selects four winners to send to Cannes competitions

A total of 32 young professionals from the advertising industry took part in Young Lions Cyprus 2026, the competition that offers participants a chance to distinguish themselves and showcase their work and talent internationally, while also giving them a unique experience — competing at the Cannes Young Lions Competitions in Cannes this June. Co-organisers of […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 12:19

Cyprus industrial output prices fall in March

The Index of Industrial Output Prices for March 2026 reached 121 units, marking an annual decrease of 0.6 per cent compared to the same month in the previous year. According to a report from the state statistical service (Cystat), this figure represents a 1 per cent decrease when compared to February 2026. The index remained […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 12:14

Developer Robert Balzebre on why Miami Beach’s pump stations signal a market shift

Miami Beach now operates 49 stormwater pump stations across a barrier island that relied on gravity drainage for its first century of existence. The city has invested over $103 million in completed stormwater resilience projects since 2011 and committed to $500 million more, funded through an 84% increase in stormwater fees and local tax revenue. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 12:13

Raouna: Antisemitism has no place in Europe or anywhere

Antisemitism “has no place in Europe or anywhere”, European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said, as she addressed the European Parliament in light of a number of incidences of antisemitic hate crimes in Europe in recent weeks. She said she wished to “unequivocally condemn” the attacks, which included an arson attack in a Jewish neighbourhood […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 12:03

Common security threats targeting Mac Users and how to stay protected

With almost 1/3rd of the market reach in the US, macOS has gained a stronghold in the computer market. It’s gaining popularity across the globe, which makes it a sought-after target for attackers. Macs come with superb built-in security features, but in today’s times, when attackers are using sophisticated technical and human-based methods combined with […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 11:52

Christodoulides to meet Erhurman next week

President Nikos Christodoulides will hold his next meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman next Friday, May 8, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday. He wrote in a post on social media that the meeting will take place at 4pm at United Nations special representative Khassim Diagne’s official residence in the buffer zone in […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 11:38

Public must be made an ally, says Fitiris at police graduation

The public must be made an ally, as no security system can be truly strong without trust and cooperation from the people, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Thursday during the graduation ceremony of police cadets from intakes 159, 160 and 161 at the Police Academy, where he inspected assembled ranks of new officers. “It […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 11:37

Panini sticker collectors face biggest World Cup challenge yet

For generations of football fans, no World Cup would be complete without the thrill of opening a packet of Panini stickers and discovering Zico, Franz Beckenbauer, Diego Maradona or Lionel Messi staring back. Since Italian company Panini’s first sticker collection at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, trying, and usually failing, to complete the set […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 11:32

Man gets ten years for Paralimni stabbing

The Famagusta criminal court sentenced a 24-year-old man on Thursday to ten years in prison after he admitted to causing grievous bodily harm with intent in a stabbing in Paralimni. The court also convicted him of carrying an offensive weapon and disturbing the peace, offences committed on August 16, 2025. The incident took place at […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 11:31

Cyprus and Greece employers federations seal new partnership deal

The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) and the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (Sev) have signed a memorandum of cooperation, formalising their joint commitment to strengthening entrepreneurship, competitiveness and extroversion in Cyprus and Greece. According to an announcement released on Thursday, the agreement was signed by Oev president George Pantelides and Sev executive committee president […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 11:26

Turkey and EU ‘held hostage by one country’, Fidan says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan lamented that relations between his country and the European Union are being “held hostage by one country” during a joint press conference with his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger in Vienna. “Unfortunately, there are some inherent rule-based dilemmas within the European Union. For example, 26 out of 27 countries, representing 400 […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 11:16

Gov’t aims for swift completion of ‘Sandy’ probe, says minister

The government’s objective is for the police investigation into the “Sandy” case to be completed as soon as possible, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Thursday, while noting he could not provide a specific timeline. Speaking to reporters after the graduation ceremony of police cadets from intakes 159, 160 and 161 at the Police Academy, […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 11:14

‘Bill Viola. Unspoken’ exhibition opens in Limassol with strong turnout

The opening of “Bill Viola. Unspoken” at the PSI Foundation in Limassol drew a strong turnout on April 24, 2026, underlining public interest in one of Cyprus’ most significant visual arts events of the year. The exhibition, which opened on April 24, 2026 at 8pm, brought together figures from the arts, culture and business communities, […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 11:10

US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

The U.S. is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters, as oil prices surged to their highest in more than four years on fears of longer-term disruptions to global fuel supplies. Two months into […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 11:08

Cyprus tax department taps local firm for real estate intelligence platform

Ask Wire CEO Pavlos Loizou on Thursday announced that the Tax Department has partnered with the company to integrate its real estate intelligence platform into daily operations. The agreement marks a key moment in Cyprus’ digital transformation, with the government adopting technology designed to enhance market transparency and efficiency. “It is a milestone when the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 10:44

Religious group candidacies to be submitted on May 6

The candidacies for representatives of the Maronite, Armenian and Latin religious groups at the House, to be elected during the May 24 parliamentary elections, will be submitted on May 6, the chief returning officer said on Thursday. The chief returning officer will be accepting the candidacies between 9am and 12.30pm at the interior ministry in […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 10:35

Injured Salah expected to return for Liverpool before end of season

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is expected to play for the Premier League side again this season, with the club saying on Wednesday that the muscle injury he suffered is not as serious as first thought. Salah came off during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace with a suspected hamstring injury that threatened to end his […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 10:31

Dana lambasts Christodoulides’ ‘provocative’ statements on Cyprus problem

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s undersecretary Mehmet Dana lambasted as “provocative” recent statements made by President Nikos Christodoulides on the Cyprus problem, as well as plans for French soldiers to be stationed on the island from later this year. “As we have repeatedly stated before, making international agreements with third parties while ignoring the Turkish […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 10:30

Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf at end of season

LIV Golf is exploring a range of strategic opportunities to reposition its business now that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is pulling funding from the breakaway circuit after the 2026 season, sources close to the matter told Reuters. The sources, who have knowledge of LIV Golf’s business operations, said the circuit that features major champions […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 10:30

KEDIPES returns €30m in state aid for 2026 Q1

On April 30, 2026, a cash payment of €30 million was made for the first quarter of 2026 as part of the repayment of the state aid received by the former Cyprus Cooperative Bank. In addition, KEDIPES, in its capacity as the implementing body of the Mortgage-to-Rent Scheme, has to date contributed €78 million in […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 10:28

Villa aim to bury semi-final pain in all-English Europa League clash v Forest

The Spaniard has endured semi-final heartbreak twice since taking charge in 2022 – losing to Greek side Olympiacos in the Europa Conference League in 2024 and falling to Crystal Palace in last season’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Yet Emery believes those setbacks will now fuel Villa’s quest for glory rather than haunt them. “Different […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 10:15

Tototheo Global ranked Great Place To Work® for Cyprus, Greece third year in a row

Tototheo Global has been certified as a Great Place To Work® in Cyprus and Greece for the third consecutive year, a recognition that reflects the strength of its people and culture. As a leading provider of advanced satellite connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime, enterprise and government sectors, the company continues to strengthen its […]

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Kıbrıs 30.04.2026 10:11

President highlights CySEC as cornerstone of Cypriot financial system

President Nikos Christodoulides addressed an event marking the 30th anniversary of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday evening, highlighting its role as a cornerstone of the country’s financial architecture. “The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission constitutes a cornerstone of our financial architecture,” the president said. He emphasised that European capital markets are […]

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