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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 13:24

CySEC chairman urges financial literacy in student lecture

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) recently organised a series of initiatives to promote financial literacy, in the context of the World Investor Week 2025 awareness campaign. One of these initiatives involved CySEC chairman George Theocharides delivering an online lecture at the Open University of Cyprus. The lecture formed part of CySEC’s broader awareness […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 13:18

EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children’s social media access

The EU’s age verification app for online platforms is ready and will soon be available to use, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, as member states push ahead with plans to limit children’s access to social media. Following Australia’s groundbreaking social media ban for children launched last year, a growing number […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 13:05

Public disclosure of unsafe buildings proposed after fatal collapse in Yermasoyia

Authorities are examining the public publication of approximately 1,300 buildings classified as unsafe for use, as scrutiny of structural safety intensifies following a fatal collapse in Yermasoyia that killed two people. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has urged district local government organisations (EOAs) to consider making public the details of buildings deemed dangerous, stating that such […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 13:02

Trump says talks with Iran could resume soon, as US blockades Iranian ports

President Donald Trump said talks with Iran to end the war could soon resume and end in a deal, telling the world to watch out for an “amazing two days”, while U.S. forces imposing a blockade turned back vessels leaving Iranian ports. With the prospect of U.S. and Iranian officials returning to Pakistan for more […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 12:53

Tensions persist in Pyla buffer zone as UN steps up presence

The situation in the UN-controlled buffer zone near the bicommunal village of Pyla remains tense, with an increased presence of peacekeeping forces and continued monitoring by authorities on the ground. According to information, vehicles belonging to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp) remain stationed along the Green Line in the area. Vehicles linked […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 12:48

Cyprus industrial production slips in February but annual growth holds

Cyprus’ industrial production declined by 1.6 per cent month-on-month in February 2026, even as the country maintained positive annual growth, according to a report from Eurostat. The latest figures showed that Cyprus industrial output fell compared with January 2026, when it had increased by 2 per cent, following a decline of 1.5 per cent in […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 12:42

Arteta urges pure fire as Arsenal eye Champions League semis

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his players are driven by “pure fire” as they head into Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting, urging fearlessness as his side chase two major trophies despite injury concerns and recent setbacks. Arsenal’s hopes of silverware were cut to two competitions following defeats by Manchester City in the […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 12:35

K+G Complex board to meet for 2025 financial approval and dividend

The board of directors of K+G Complex Public Company Ltd will meet on April 29, 2026 to evaluate the audited financial statements and consider a potential dividend payment for shareholders. According to an official announcement, the session is scheduled for the final Wednesday of the month to address several critical items concerning the company’s fiscal […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 11:52

Cyprus economy faces slowdown as IMF warns of Middle East war impact

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that Cyprus will record real GDP growth of 3.8 per cent in 2025 and 3 per cent in 2026, even as global economic risks intensify due to the war in the Middle East. The projections place Cyprus among the stronger performing economies, despite a broader slowdown expected across […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 11:44

Five arrested in police checks overnight

Five people were arrested for various offences during coordinated overnight operations across Cyprus, police said on Wednesday. The arrests were made as part of increased patrols in urban areas aimed at preventing crime, maintaining public order and improving public safety. Offences included illegal possession of property and assault on police officers. Officers stopped 435 vehicles […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 11:37

Ayia Napa hotel occupancy plummets as Iran war hits Cyprus’ tourism sector

Ayia Napa mayor Christos Zannetou on Wednesday expressed cautious optimism for tourism in Cyprus, warning that ongoing instability in the Middle East is weighing on bookings and hotel occupancy. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Zannetou explained that the tourism sector in Ayia Napa and the wider Famagusta district is facing significant pressure, as […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 11:34

GRAWE Cyprus holds Nicosia tree-planting event as part of GReen CYties scheme

A significant environmental initiative with a tangible impact on the city has been carried out by GRAWE Cyprus, which organised a voluntary tree-planting activity recently as part of the GReen CYties programme, actively supporting efforts towards a greener and more sustainable Nicosia. The initiative took place at Alsos Park of the Fallen and Missing Commandos, […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 11:33

Paphos robbery leaves three injured

A robbery and assault in Paphos is being investigated by police after three young men were attacked and injured late on Tuesday night. The incident took place at about 11:30pm in an open area when three unknown people reportedly attacked the victims, one using a sharp object, and stole a wallet containing €1,200 before fleeing. […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 11:23

Cabinet to review Drousiotis allegations

Cabinet is expected to be briefed next week on the allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, as police continue investigations into contested digital material and prepare a criminal case linked to the figure known as ‘Sandy’, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Wednesday. Fitiris said he will inform the cabinet once he receives an update […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 11:17

Striking Nicosia buildings you can see inside this weekend

Dozens of notable buildings in Nicosia will be open to the public this weekend under Open House Nicosia 2026, part of an international architecture initiative. Organisers said the event will turn the capital into an “open museum” of architecture, showcasing both historic and modern spaces. Selected public and private buildings will welcome visitors through free […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 11:14

Temu partners with Cyprus orgs to help sellers meet local EPR obligations

Temu has signed agreements with Green Dot Cyprus, AFIS Cyprus and WEEE Cyprus to help sellers meet their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations in Cyprus. The agreements establish a process enabling sellers on Temu to understand and comply with their EPR requirements for packaging, batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in Cyprus and across […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 11:07

Square One Capital: developer-turned-fund manager targets Cyprus’ next residential wave

A Limassol-based developer with 33 active projects is raising a €200M opportunistic real-estate fund targeting 25 per cent net IRR. Here’s why the timing is right — and why this team is built to deliver it. Who is Square One? Founded in 2021, Square One Property Developers was built around a single thesis: deliver investment-grade […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 11:06

American Medical Center to host voluntary blood donation on April 17

The American Medical Center will be organising a voluntary blood donation on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 12-2pm, at its premises in Nicosia. Blood donation is one of the most meaningful acts of solidarity towards others, the American Medical Center notes, emphasising that by donating blood we can help save lives and support patients in […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 10:54

3rd Annual Fitness Festival to heat up Limassol over April 25-26 weekend

The 3rd Annual Fitness Festival returns to Limassol on 25th & 26th April, back on deck at Molos, bringing together the island’s fitness community for two high-energy days by the sea. Doors open from 9am on both Saturday, April 25, 2026 and Sunday, April 26, 2026. International instructors Adding a global edge to the weekend, […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 10:50

Limassol chamber of commerce steps up social media push to restore safety image

Publicity surrounding the war in Iran is starting to weigh on tourism in Limassol, with industry figures saying cancellations are rising, hotel occupancy is under pressure, and concern is growing over how the season will unfold in the months ahead. Speaking to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 10:49

Hungary’s Magyar promises to suspend state media broadcasts, ensure press freedom

Hungary’s election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday his government will suspend state media broadcasts, pass a new media law and ensure press freedom after his cabinet takes power. “Every Hungarian deserves a public service media that broadcasts the truth,” Magyar said on Kossuth state radio, where outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban had been a […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 10:43

KEO board to meet for approval of annual financial statements

The board of directors of Cypriot beverage maker KEO plc will convene on April 29, 2026 to review the audited financial statements of the group and schedule the next annual general meeting. According to an announcement, this formal session is scheduled to begin at 09:30 a.m. on the final Wednesday of the month. The primary […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 10:40

Eurobank raises €400 million in bond issue, continues share buyback

Eurobank S.A. has announced it successfully priced a €400 million senior preferred bond issuance following strong demand from institutional investors. The bank said the Fixed Rate Senior Preferred Notes due July 17, 2029 were placed privately with Morgan Stanley, highlighting robust investor appetite. The bonds carry a yield of 3.50 per cent and include a […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 10:35

Cypriot economist warns of exponential effects if hostilities resume

Developments in the Middle East, particularly in the Persian Gulf, are adding fresh uncertainty to the global economy, with volatility making investors and businesses more hesitant to move ahead, economist Tassos Yiasemides said. Speaking to the Cyprus Agency News (CNA), Yiasemides said that, despite the ceasefire, uncertainty over how talks between the United States and […]

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