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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 20:34

UK parliament votes against inquiry into PM Starmer over Mandelson

British lawmakers voted on Tuesday against launching an inquiry into whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled parliament in statements about his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Starmer picked Labour veteran Mandelson for the top diplomatic posting in December 2024 and then sacked him last September when his ties to […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 20:31

Indian investor gets his Cyprus citizenship back

A court has found fault with the cabinet’s prior decision to revoke the citizenship of an Indian investor, reports said on Tuesday. The case concerns Indian national Anubhav Aggarwal, who had secured a Cypriot passport in 2016 under the now-defunct citizenship-via-investment programme. In 2021, following a report by a commission of inquiry – known as […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 20:22

Trump approval sinks to record low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns

President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of living and an unpopular war with Iran, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The four-day poll completed on Monday showed 34% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance in the White […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 20:17

Barn owl programme to boost natural pest control

Barn owls support the natural biological control of rodents, benefitting both public health and the environment and therefore require special protection, the game and wildlife service said on Tuesday. “A pair of barn owls can prey on a few thousand rodents per year, thereby reducing crop damage and limiting the need to use chemical rodenticides. […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 20:08

Ryanair boss says risk of jet fuel shortage in Europe receding

Ryanair RYA.I group CEO Michael O’Leary said the risk of a jet fuel supply shortage in Europe due to the Middle East conflict is receding and that fuel companies have told the airline they see no risk of potential disruption until the end of June. But he predicted that rival European airlines would suffer as […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 20:07

1,650kg of marathon medals recycled in Limassol

A total of 1,650 kilograms of medals from three events organized by Limassol marathon organiser Eleven Blue Events will be handed to a local blacksmith in an attempt to reduce the environmental footprint of its events. “The initiative is part of the broader context of the company’s social and environmental responsibility actions, aiming to reduce […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 19:49

The lines that do not hold

A group exhibition bringing together works by Alix Marie, Kyveli Zoi, Maryam Khastoo and Natalia Papadopoulou opens next soon at Limassol’s The Gallery 45. The Lines That Do Not Hold exhibition, running from May 13 to June 15, explores the notion of the ‘line’ not as a stable structure, but as something fragile, shifting and […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 19:26

Limassol plans three artificial shipwrecks to attract divers

Three new diving projects are to be created in the Limassol maritime area to attract tourism, the Limassol tourism board said on Tuesday. The project is set to include a 110-metre long ship, as well as two tugboats sunk, turning them into new diving spots for tourists with the aim of strengthening Limassol’s potential as […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 19:13

Fire service opens unified operations centre

The fire service on Tuesday inaugurated its new 24-hour operations coordination centre, created with a total budget of €6.5 million. “The climate crisis, extreme weather events, technological risks, but also new forms of threats, create an environment of increased demands and multi-level challenges,” President Nikos Christodoulides said at the inauguration. He described the centre as […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 18:51

Elon Musk, Sam Altman arrive in court for OpenAI trial

A trial that could help shape the future of artificial intelligence begins on Tuesday, with billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman at odds over the evolution of ChatGPT maker OpenAI from a nonprofit to a profit-seeking juggernaut worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Opening statements in Musk’s civil lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman will take […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 18:32

Belarus frees Polish journalist, Warsaw frees Russian archaeologist in prisoner swap

Belarus has released Andrzej Poczobut, a Polish-Belarusian journalist and activist, as part of a prisoner exchange at the border with Poland, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday. Poland in return freed Alexander Butyagin, a Russian archaeologist whom it had been preparing to extradite to Ukraine. Tusk said five prisoners were freed for five […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 18:28

Raising basic pension ‘a key government objective’

Raising the basic pension, without impacting the robustness of the Social Insurance Fund, is a key government objective, the labour minister said on Tuesday. “What I can say for sure, is that the basic pension will be lower than €1,088,” Marinos Mousiouttas told journalists during a Q&A after a presentation of the ministry’s work and […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 18:13

Decision on culling of rare breeds to be reached within the week

Decisions regarding rare breeds affected by foot and mouth disease (FMD), specifically fat-tailed sheep and red cattle, will be taken by the end of the week, Veterinary Services spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou said on Tuesday. She said the decisions would be reached in cooperation with the agriculture ministry based on legislation, scientific documentation, their genetic purity, […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 18:04

Fed expected to hold rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears

Federal Reserve policymakers will gather in Washington this week in what may be Jerome Powell’s last meeting as head of the US central bank, with energy prices still elevated and the Iran war at a standstill and likely to prolong uncertainty about the economic and monetary policy outlook. A May 15 ​endpoint for Powell’s eight […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 17:56

CySEC to mark 30 years with anniversary conference in Nicosia

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Tuesday announced that it will hold its 30th anniversary conference on April 29 in Nicosia, with the participation of president Nikos Christodoulides and senior European and international officials. The announcement stated that a dedicated section on CySEC’s website has been launched, providing details about the conference programme […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 17:53

Demetra Holdings buys back more of its own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc on Tuesday announced that it purchased more of its own shares through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Limited (CISCO). The transaction was carried out on April 27, 2026, pursuant to the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the circulars of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. The company acted […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 17:23

BirdLife urges tougher curbs on toxic lead use

Lead in shotguns and fishing weights has a negative impact on both human health and biodiversity, BirdLife said on Tuesday. “Lead is a highly toxic metal, with no safe level of exposure. Its use, especially in hunting, leads to the dispersion of thousands of tonnes into the environment every year, with serious consequences,” the organisation […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 17:10

Cyprus targets India and US in global push for quality investment

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday outlined a strategy to transform Cyprus into an active investment hub, highlighting targeted international outreach and the need for more reforms, during his address at the annual general meeting of the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev). He stressed that the initiative comes at a time of “increased geopolitical instability […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 17:01

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill five, including nine-year-old boy, medics say

Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians, including a nine-year-old boy, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said. Medics said an Israeli drone killed the child, Adel Al‑Najjar, in eastern Khan Younis in the south of the enclave, while an Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle in Gaza City, killing four people. The Israeli military did […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 16:57

Nicosia man remanded after 1.5kg drugs serized

A 28-year-old man arrested after 1.5kg of drugs were found in his possession was remanded for seven days on Tuesday by the Nicosia district court. Officers from the anti-drug unit conducted a court-approved search at his home in Nicosia on April 23. During the search, 1.5kg of Class B synthetic cannabinoids and a large sum […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 16:38

Nicosia road to close on Tuesday evening for reenactment

A section of Griva Digeni Avenue in Nicosia will close between 8pm and 10pm on Tuesday evening for a crash reconstruction linked to a fatal collision in March. The closure will affect the stretch heading from central Nicosia to Engomi, from Ayios Prokopios Street (Kykkou lights) to the traffic lights at 25th March Street. Traffic […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 16:32

Erhurman remains tight-lipped on discussions over TCs denied entry to Turkey

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Tuesday he cannot disclose the content of discussions held with Turkish officials regarding reported entry restrictions affecting Turkish Cypriots, citing diplomatic principles. Speaking in a televised interview, Erhurman said it would be “neither appropriate nor possible” to reveal what was conveyed during his meetings in Ankara, despite having […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 16:25

Workplace accidents fall by almost half in a decade

Workplace accidents in Cyprus have fallen by nearly half over the past decade, Labour Minister Marinos Mousioutas said on Tuesday, while warning that more needs to be done to eliminate fatalities and address emerging risks in the labour market. In an address marking World Day for Safety and Health at Work, he said cooperation between […]

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Kıbrıs 28.04.2026 16:11

18-year jail sentence for child sexual abuse

A 51-year-old man was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of up to 18 years for multiple sexual offences committed against his stepdaughter over a prolonged period on Tuesday by the Limassol criminal court. The court also issued a six-year supervision order to take effect after his release. The defendant, originally from Greece, had initially denied […]

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