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Kıbrıs 24.04.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: Wizz Air, tourism, shipping, energy, AI, solar energy, BoC

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday held its Private Clients in the Changing World Where East Meets West conference, bringing together leading professionals and experts in private wealth management from around the world. The event took place at the Four Seasons hotel in Limassol, attracting a global audience and positioning Cyprus at […]

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Kıbrıs 24.04.2026 06:30

Cyprus to host European transport workers federation meeting

Cyprus will host the executive committee meeting of the European Transport Workers’ Federation on April 27-28, marking the first time the country welcomes this high-level gathering. The meeting will take place at the Sek building in Strovolos, bringing together around 50 members of the Executive Committee from across various European countries. This development is considered […]

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Kıbrıs 24.04.2026 06:00

Cyprus contributes to EU aquaculture amid sector downturn

Cyprus produced 9,053.9 tonnes of farmed aquatic organisms in 2024, as overall aquaculture output across the European Union declined in both volume and value. According to a report from Eurostat, total EU production of fish, molluscs, algae and crustaceans reached 1 million tonnes during this time, with a total value of €4.6 billion. Compared with […]

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Kıbrıs 24.04.2026 04:24

Survey finds surge in school violence, teachers feel unsafe

A recent survey by primary school teachers’ union Poed, published on Thursday, found that 95 per cent of the 1,017 teachers who participated reported an increase in incidents of school violence and delinquency. “The findings unfortunately confirm the particularly worrying scale that school violence and delinquency have reached,” Poed said. In a statement, the union […]

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Kıbrıs 24.04.2026 04:20

Our View: Baseless ‘Sandy’ claims fuel distrust in police

One of the oft-repeated concerns voiced in relation to the ‘Sandy’ allegations is that the police could not be trusted to carry out an impartial and competent investigation. It was mainly the people who made these allegations that did not trust the police to properly investigate them and were calling for the appointment of a […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 23:36

Trump says US will not use nuclear weapon in Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran. “Why would I use a nuclear weapon? We’ve totally, in a very conventional way, decimated them without it,” Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he would use such a weapon. “No, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 23:25

Italian peacekeepers replace crucifix desecrated in south Lebanon

Italian UN peacekeepers have replaced the statue of Jesus Christ vandalised by Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday. A photo showing the desecration of a crucifix smashed in the village of Debel drew widespread condemnation this week. The two soldiers involved have been removed from combat duty and placed […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 23:19

White House to host Lebanon-Israeli talks amid push for ceasefire extension

U.S. President Donald Trump will greet Lebanese and Israeli envoys at the White House on Thursday as they meet for a second round of U.S.-facilitated talks, with Beirut seeking to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, a day after Israeli strikes killed at least five people including a journalist. The ceasefire, reached after talks […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 22:38

Zelenskiy anticipates closer ties with Cyprus

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday predicted stronger bilateral ties between Kiev and Nicosia, adding that Cyprus has stood by Ukraine’s side since the start of Cyprus’ presidency of the European Council. Speaking to journalists at the Ayia Napa marina, the venue for the informal EU Council, Zelenskiy called for European production of critical weapons […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 20:21

EU leaders meet in Cyprus to chart autonomy push

Attaining ‘strategic and energy autonomy’ for the European Union headlined the agenda of the talks during the informal EU Council that got underway in Cyprus on Thursday. “Now is the time, given regional and global developments, to give substance to our common goal for achieving strategic autonomy for the EU,” President Nikos Christodoulides said in […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 20:08

Dating & social scene in Cyprus is moving to live video, and here’s why

Did you notice the shift recently? Bars still fill up, but conversations feel harder to come by. To the naked eye, the traditional night out in Nicosia, Limassol, or Larnaca is something like 70% men and only 30% women, and that’s on a good night. No wonder that, if you want a proper conversation, you’re […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 19:16

Paphos exhibition brings 22 artists together

A new group exhibition in Paphos brings together 22 artists of 14 nationalities. Beyond the Surface opens at Ibrahim’s Khan Art Gallery on Friday for three days only, featuring a collection of paintings, sculpture, mosaic and ceramic art. Curated and organised by Elham Razani, the exhibition celebrates creativity, cultural exchange and the power of art […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 18:43

Parliament accepts most foreclosure law referrals, rejects one

The House plenum on Thursday accepted four referrals made by the president, and rejected one, relating to laws passed previously concerning property foreclosures and the rights of debtors. The plenary was voting on the five items – a series of laws passed by parliament on April 6, which President Nikos Christodoulides later vetoed, referring them […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 18:23

Macron voices strong support, says “France loves Cyprus”

France “loves” Cyprus, the country’s president Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, as he held a joint press conference with his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides at the presidential palace in Nicosia ahead of the day’s European Council summit in Ayia Napa. “Mr President, it is for my delegation and for me a veritable joy to be […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 18:09

Keve chief hails Cyprus as a stable jurisdiction for global investors

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday held its Private Clients in the Changing World Where East Meets West conference, bringing together leading professionals and experts in private wealth management from around the world. The event took place at the Four Seasons hotel in Limassol, attracting a global audience and positioning Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 17:31

US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

The U.S. Department of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Thursday. The announcement does not legalize marijuana across the United States. In a post on X, Blanche said the Justice Department was “immediately rescheduling FDA-approved marijuana and state-licensed marijuana from Schedule I to […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 17:30

Parliament passes refugee law aligning Cyprus with EU migration pact

The House approved new refugee legislation on Thursday, establishing a revised legal framework for asylum procedures in line with the EU migration pact, with the law set to take force on June 12. The bill was passed with 35 votes in favour and 14 abstentions, introducing structural changes to how applications for international protection are […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 17:06

Cyprus’ youth talk money: what it feels like to be young in Cyprus

By Dimitriana Georgiou Every day I catch myself thinking about money! When I wake up, it’s the first thing on my mind. Before I sleep, it’s the last. I’m always trying to figure out how to have more – or how to spend less. This is what it feels like to be a young adult […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 17:04

Cyprus Airways restores key Israel link after safety review

Local airline Cyprus Airways on Thursday announced the resumption of daily flights between Larnaca and Tel Aviv, restoring a key air link between Cyprus and Israel. The airline confirmed that the route will operate on a daily basis, offering passengers “frequent and convenient travel options” between the two destinations. The move marks the return of […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 16:55

House blocks ‘zeroing’ of solar surpluses pending government decision

Surplus electricity generated by household solar panel systems will no longer be written off following a unanimous vote in parliament on Thursday. The decision partially accepts a referral by President Nikos Christodoulides concerning amendments to the law on promoting renewable energy sources, with MPs modifying provisions to address concerns over constitutionality and separation of powers. […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 16:53

Limassol tourism board highlights innovation in cultural heritage management

The Limassol regional tourism board (Etap) presented the pilot area of Apollo Hylates during its participation in the HERIT ADAPT Interreg EURO-Med project events held in Granada, Spain, bringing together partners and stakeholders from eight European countries. Etap Limassol took part in both an information day and the 7th technical meeting of the project, showcasing […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 16:52

‘Bringing Colour to Hope’: EKO Cyprus supports kids with cancer for 11th year running

EKO Cyprus Limited is running its “Bringing Colour to Hope” campaign for the 11th consecutive year, in support of the Elpida Foundation and children with cancer and leukaemia. The campaign was presented at a press conference held on April 23, 2026, at the premises of the Elpida Foundation, in the presence of Health Minister Neophytos […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 16:45

House rejects president’s referral on renewable energy law

Plenum on Thursday rejected a referral by President Nikos Christodoulides concerning legislation on renewable energy sources (RES), which includes a ban on installations on fertile agricultural land. The vote saw 15 MPs in favour of accepting the referral and 26 against. The referral concerned a provision prohibiting RES projects on fertile or irrigated land, land […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 16:31

Cyprus ‘worked tirelessly’ to ensure release of €90bn Ukraine loan

Cyprus “worked tirelessly” to ensure the release of €90 billion worth of European Union loans to Ukraine, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Thursday after the Council of the EU approved all the remaining legislation to allow for the funds’ disbursement. “Today, the council approved the final element needed to allow for the disbursement of […]

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