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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 20:51

Ustel slams ‘extremely dangerous’ plan to deploy French troops to Cyprus

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Monday said that plans for a status of forces agreement to be signed to allow for French troops to be stationed in Cyprus is “extremely dangerous, provocative, and an unacceptable step”. He said the plans “are likely to seriously damage the atmosphere of peace and tranquillity on the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 20:47

Police probe dodgy money transfers in ‘Sandy’ case

Police on Monday continued investigations into ‘Sandy’, looking into claims of supposedly dodgy money transfers allegedly paid as ‘hush money’ to the woman, the central figure in the affair. The probe is based on a trove of text messages – communications between the woman referred to as ‘Sandy’ and other individuals – with ‘Sandy’ claiming […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 20:00

‘Some tried to prevent’ al-Sharaa’s participation in Cyprus summit

Efforts were made to prevent Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from participating in last week’s summit of European and regional leaders in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday. Al-Sharaa had, alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, attended last Friday’s informal European Council summit upon Christodoulides’ […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 19:49

‘EU protocols key in tackling foot and mouth disease’

Strict adherence to European Union protocols is essential in addressing the threat of foot and mouth disease, President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday while signalling his willingness to meet livestock farmers amid rising tensions. “I have no problem meeting with anyone who asks to meet me,” he said, referring to livestock farmers, noting that without cooperation from […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 19:32

Bruised by Trump, Nato alliance considers end to annual summits

Nato is considering ending its recent practice of holding annual summits, six sources told Reuters, a move that could avoid a potentially tense encounter with US President Donald Trump in his final year in office. Trump’s administration has engaged repeatedly in scathing criticism of many of the US-led defence alliance’s 31 other members, most recently […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 19:09

Fengaros High returns with five new artists

It is almost time for the finalists of Fengaros High 2026 to take the stage. On May 9, at Dali Amphitheatre, the bands 7ate9, FeverFew, Floor 25, Radiance and Spiked Sample will perform original music live at Fengaros High. Following an open call, live auditions and masterclasses with the artistic committee, the five finalists – […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 18:59

Vafeades perplexed by Larnaca mayor’s marina protest plans

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Monday expressed confusion at Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras’ plans to stage a protest over perceived delays in progress towards redevelopment of the town’s port and marina. “I had already agreed with Mr Vyras [that] the matter would follow a specific implementation path and that at the end of the month, they […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 18:54

Wealth of incoming, outgoing ministers revealed

The wealth declarations of current and former government ministers were published on Monday, showing a marked disparity among the political class. The filings concerned the ministers affected by the cabinet reshuffle of last December – the new ministers who came in, and the ministers who departed. By law, new ministers – including deputy ministers – […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 18:22

Revolut to wind down commodities service in some European markets

Revolut announced that it would wind down its commodities product in some European countries, giving customers ​a two-month deadline to sell their holdings. The British finance app’s ‌commodities business allows customers to hold investments in gold, silver, platinum and palladium. “We have made the decision to wind down our Commodities service in some European markets. […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 18:06

UN Cyprus initiative ‘already underway’

A renewed United Nations initiative on the Cyprus issue is already in progress, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday, indicating that diplomatic efforts to resume negotiations have been ongoing since early March. Speaking in Nicosia, Christodoulides said the process began following contacts between the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, preceding […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 17:59

First Lady appointed to permanent ambassador post

First Lady Philippa Karsera, currently serving as Director of Consular Affairs and Schengen at the foreign ministry, was on Monday promoted to permanent ambassador. The Public Service Commission said she was one of four people promoted to fill vacant permanent ambassador positions in the foreign service. The commission said the appointments will take effect from […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 17:50

Germany’s Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday Iran’s leadership was humiliating the United Statesand getting U.S. officials to travel to Pakistan and then leave without results, in an unusually abrupt rebuke over the conflict. Merz also said he not see what exit strategy the U.S. was pursuing in the Iran war- comments that underlined deep […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 17:46

France striker Mbappe suffers hamstring injury ahead of World Cup

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hamstring injury, the LaLiga club said on Monday, weeks before the start of the World Cup. Spanish media reported that the 27-year-old France captain could miss the rest of Real’s season after picking up the injury during the 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Friday. “Following the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 17:42

Starmer faces vote on possible parliamentary probe over Mandelson

Britain’s parliament will vote on Tuesday on a possible inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer, looking at whether he misled the House of Commons over the appointment of former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson. Any such inquiry could have serious implications for Starmer’s future. He has so far resisted pressure to quit over his decision to […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 17:37

Cyprus ‘in a less favourable position’ than others in terms of oil supply

Cyprus is “in a less favourable position” than other countries inside the European Union regarding the security of its oil supply, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Monday. He did stress that the island is “not experiencing a fuel shortage today”, but acknowledged during comments made on the sidelines of a meeting of the European […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 17:26

Electricity authority unions warn further strikes on the way

Electricity Authority (EAC) unions signaled on Monday that further industrial action is on the way, following their 24-hour strike last week. Last Thursday the EAC headquarters and customer service offices were closed for business. Supply was not disrupted. Union boss Kyriacos Tafounas told media on Monday that their complaints – which they aired month ago […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 17:20

Digital euro seen as key to Europe’s sovereignty

Senior European and Cypriot central bank officials highlighted the growing importance of the digital euro in strengthening the European Union’s strategic autonomy, during an event held at the House of the Euro in Brussels. The discussion, held on April 22, featured Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) payments supervision director Stelios Georgakis alongside Deutsche Bundesbank president […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 17:13

e-Kalathi ‘essentially goes unnoticed’

The government’s ‘e-Kalathi’ application “essentially goes unnoticed”, supermarkets’ association chairman Andreas Hadjiadamou said on Monday. He had been asked by the Cyprus News Agency whether the application has had an impact on supermarkets’ operations or consumer habits, and answered in the negative. “We do not see any impact from e-Kalathi, speaking both with consumers and […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 17:10

Financial literacy focus shifts to real world skills

The Cyprus Financial Literacy and Education Committee (CyFLEC) highlighted the importance of practical financial skills during a recent event organised in Nicosia by the Financial Wellbeing Institute. “Success is not for citizens to know more, but to be able to use what they know,” said Pany Karamanou, head of the Financial Stability and Resolution Directorate […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 17:05

Urgent need for Cyprus solution to be highlighted on May Day

Recent developments in the Eastern Mediterranean underline the urgent need for a solution to the Cyprus problem, Secretary General of PEO union Sotiroula Charalambous said on Monday, warning that the current situation does not guarantee stability or security. Charalambous said a comprehensive settlement could contribute to demilitarisation, stability and peace in the region. “Our country […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 16:57

Successful 2026 Christodoula March sees thousands participate in solidarity drive

On April 25, 2026, the 2026 Christodoula March was held successfully across all Cyprus cities simultaneously, attracting widespread public participation. For yet another year, the public turned out in strong numbers, sending a clear message of support, solidarity and collective responsibility. As the longest-running cancer awareness campaign in Cyprus, the Christodoula March has, for more […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 16:24

Greece seeks EU backing for Admie capital increase

Greece’s Energy Ministry on Monday confirmed that it is in advanced technical discussions with the European Commission to secure funding support for the independent transmission system operator Admie through the country’s recovery plan. According to a report from Greek business outlet Newmoney, the discussions aim to include the Greek state’s participation in a planned €1 […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 16:09

‘No unjustified price rises’ at supermarkets, consumer protection service says

There have been no unjustified price rises at supermarkets since conflict broke out in the Middle East at the beginning of last month, the consumer protection service’s competition branch head Aliki Iordanou said on Monday. She said that her department has been monitoring 45 categories of basic products, with the prices of products in 33 […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 16:02

Netanyahu’s biggest rivals join forces for Israel’s next election

Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s most formidable political rivals said on Sunday they were joining forces in a bid to oust his coalition government in the upcoming election expected later this year. The former prime ministers – right-wing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid – issued statements announcing the merger of their parties, […]

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