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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 16:49

Calm prevails in Pyla, UN, Erhurman say

Calm is prevailing in the buffer zone village of Pyla after reports of “tensions” between the island’s two sides and the United Nations earlier in the day, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Wednesday. “According to information we received from our security forces, calm prevails … as of today, and communication and dialogue is […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 16:36

Dividend payment and share buyback on the agenda for Cyprus Cement board meeting

The Cyprus Cement Public Company Ltd announced on Wednesday that its board of directors will convene on April 29, 2026 to review the audited financial statements and evaluate the potential for a dividend payment. According to an announcement released on Wednesday, the scheduled meeting will address several key items related to the firm’s fiscal performance. […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 16:31

24-year-old arrest over attempted murder

Police arrested a 24-year-old man on Wednesday in connection with the attempted murder of a 19-year-old in Larnaca last Sunday. The victim was first struck in the face before being stabbed with a sharp object. Friends took him to hospital, where doctors found a deep wound to the kidney area and a ruptured kidney. Police […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 16:27

Student kills four in Turkey’s second school shooting in two days

A teenage student shot at least four people dead including three fellow pupils and wounded at least 20 others at a middle school in southeastern Turkey on Wednesday, the local governor said, marking the country’s second school attack in two days. Three students and one teacher died in the attack in the province of Kahramanmaras, […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 16:10

Refugee law bill heads for House vote ahead of EU migration pact deadline

A bill amending the Refugee Law is entering its final stage before a vote, following the completion of its examination by the House interior committee, with the aim of fully aligning Cyprus with the new European Pact on Migration and Asylum before it comes into force in June 2026. Deputy Minister for Migration Nicolas Ioannides […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 16:03

Kyprianou rejects ‘compromise’ claims over Savvides and Angelides appointments

Former Akel secretary-general Andros Kyprianou has rejected claims that he accepted a proposed compromise over the 2020 appointments of George Savvides and Savvas Angelides, dismissing assertions that the arrangement was suggested to block the appointment of former justice minister Ionas Nicolaou. Speaking on CyBC radio on Wednesday, Kyprianou said reports linking him to such discussions […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 15:56

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus drop 30 per cent — travel agents warn of further decline

Association of Cyprus Travel & Tourism Agents (ACTTA) vice president Christos Christou on Wednesday said that tourist arrivals to Cyprus fell by 30 per cent in March due to the war in the Middle East, while warning of further declines in the coming weeks. Speaking during a press conference in Nicosia, held in the context […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 15:55

New Cyprus-Greece ferry to run under Italian flag

The ferry linking Cyprus and Greece during the summer will now be carried out by the Italian-flagged AF Marina, Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanoli said on Wednesday. “The first route of the ferry is scheduled on May 29, while the last route, from Piraeus to Limassol, is scheduled for September 1,” she said. Hadjimanoli added […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 15:49

Jinius Marketplace: your go-to destination for all online shopping!

Jinius Marketplace, a modern online shopping platform in Cyprus, has debuted its new communication campaign under the slogan “The genie for all your online shopping”, placing at its core a simpler, more flexible and more enjoyable online shopping experience. Through this new concept, Jinius is highlighting its role as a marketplace that brings together everything […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 15:28

Mitsides board to meet for 2025 financial results and board changes

The board of directors of Mitsides Public Company Ltd will meet on April 27, 2026 to evaluate the audited financial statements and address the scheduled retirement of directors. One of the primary objectives of the session is the official approval and signature of the financial accounts for the year that concluded on December 31, 2025. […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 15:18

Eurolife receives significant honours at 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026

With an impressive presence at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026, Eurolife reaffirmed its role as a pioneer in digital transformation, demonstrating that genuine innovation translates into experiences that make insurance more immediate, easier and more human. The results of this year’s event highlighted the Company’s innovative applications and technological initiatives, which focus on simplifying […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 15:10

EU report calls on Turkey to ‘give space’ to Turkish Cypriots to act politically

The European Parliament has in its latest annual report called on Turkey to “give the Turkish Cypriot community the necessary space” to chart its own political course. The report was seen by the Cyprus Mail on Wednesday, and was the same day approved by the European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee (Afet), with 44 votes in […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 15:10

‘Bill Viola. Unspoken’: PSI Foundation presents exhibition of works by video art pioneer

PSI Foundation presents the exhibition “Bill Viola. Unspoken”, in collaboration with Bill Viola Studio. The exhibition opens on April 24, 2026 and will be on view through August 1, 2026. Bill Viola, a pioneer and one of the most influential masters of video art, transformed the moving image into a philosophical instrument capable of confronting […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 15:05

Climate conference calls for coordinated action in the Mediterranean

A powerful call for coordinated climate action, grounded in science, innovation, and regional cooperation, was delivered from Nicosia during the international conference “Climate Action in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East Regional Cooperation Empowered by Science and Innovation”. The event took place on April 8 and 9, 2026, at the Filoxenia Conference Centre, within the […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 14:40

Interior ministry pushes for public disclosure of dangerous buildings

The interior ministry has moved to expediate public disclosure of unsafe structures on Wednesday, as authorities examined how to prevent further fatal tragedies after two people were killed when a residential building partially collapsed on Saturday. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou met with representatives of the technical chamber (Etek), district local government organisations (EOAs) and civil […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 14:39

Travel Expo 2026: drop by Let’s Go Tours booth to plan your summer travels

This summer, we say Hello Summer and we take off with Let’s Go Tours by Amathus into a wonderful world of holidays filled with experiences and emotions. From our beloved Greece and the Greek Islands to cosmopolitan Europe and exotic destinations across Asia, Africa and America, the new brochures present a world of carefully curated […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 14:17

Road safety ambassadors for 2026 honoured at Mathiatis ceremony

Lifetime road safety ambassador titles and road safety ambassador distinctions for 2026 were awarded on Wednesday at the “Makis Giorgallas” military camp in Mathiatis, during an event held about the work of the Road Safety Council. The ceremony took place in the presence of Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades, Justice Minister Costas Fytiris and Defence Minister […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 14:07

Strike at government printing office puts parliamentary ballots at risk

An indefinite strike by hourly workers at the government printing office began on Wednesday, causing potential disruption to the printing of ballots for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The 22 hourly employees who operate the facility have halted work in protest at low wages and are demanding an upgrade of salary scales to reflect their responsibilities. […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 14:05

Digital transformation push leads to multiple wins for Eurolife

Eurolife picked up a series of distinctions at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026, further underlining its focus on digital transformation and its push to make insurance faster, simpler and more human. According to its statement, this year’s results, in particular, reflected the company’s emphasis on innovative applications and technological initiatives aimed at simplifying processes […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 13:54

UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity

North Korea has made “very serious” advances in its abilities to turn out nuclear weapons, with the probable addition of a new uranium enrichment facility, as it stepped up activity at a key complex, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday. Enriching uranium can provide an alternative, and experts say, a more effective, path to […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 13:43

Young Cypriot pianist in Paphos concert

The municipality of Paphos has launched a programme of thematic cultural events, bringing artful evenings to the city. As part of its Concert Series, it presents the Classical Masterpieces concert with distinguished 18-year-old Cypriot pianist Anna Avraamidou. Considered one of the most promising young musicians of Cyprus, Avraamidou will be joined by the talented flutist […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 13:40

Cyprus financial regulator marks 30 year anniversary with landmark conference

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced its 30th anniversary celebrations, including a landmark conference scheduled for April 29, at the Hilton hotel in Nicosia. In its statement, the commission said that president Nikos Christodoulides will deliver the opening address at the anniversary conference. The event will bring together senior figures from […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 13:30

Cyprus records highest employee burnout rates in Europe

Cyprus has recorded the highest levels of employee burnout in Europe, with new data showing elevated rates of both physical and emotional exhaustion among workers compared with other countries across the continent. Findings from the European Working Conditions Survey 2024 released on Wednesday, conducted by Eurofound, indicate that nearly 44 per cent of workers in […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 13:25

‘Sandy’ evidence dispute deepens as police investigations intensify

Police investigations into contested digital evidence in the ‘Sandy’ case continued to widen as forensic findings raised new inconsistencies. Authorities are seeking a secondary mobile phone described after forensic examination showed that the device handed over by the woman known as Sandy did not match the timeline of the messages under investigation. According to findings, […]

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