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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 07:30

Police investigating Limassol car fire

Police are investigating a fire in a parked car in Limassol. The car, which went up in flames at around 2am on Wednesday, belongs to an 80-year-old woman. The fire was extinguished by the fire brigade.

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: shipping, technology, banks, tourism, employment

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) has backed international efforts to forge a common approach to shipping decarbonisation ahead of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) MEPC 84 session, warning that a fragmented regulatory landscape would raise costs and deepen uncertainty for the industry. In a statement, the chamber welcomed a joint position put forward by seven […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 07:30

Bicommunal London football match hailed as ‘example for Cyprus’

An amateur football cup final in London which is set to see a primarily Turkish Cypriot team face off against a primarily Greek Cypriot team has been hailed as an “example for Cyprus” by Turkish Cypriot opposition party CTP representative Sami Ozuslu. Mehmetcik FC are set to face Olympia FC London in Wednesday night’s London […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 07:21

Four arrested in overnight operations, one for drink driving

Four people were arrested during overnight police operations, one for failing to appear in court, two for illegal residence and one for drink driving with an alcotest indication of 125μg instead of 22μg. The police checked 603 drivers and passengers and filed 265 reports for various offences, including 74 for speeding and seven for drink […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 07:15

Rain in the mountains, fine dust as of Friday

Wednesday starts off mainly fine, with clouds and isolated showers expected from noon onwards in the mountains, while fine dust will linger in the atmosphere as of Friday. Winds on Wednesday will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, and along the south coast a fresh breeze of […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 07:00

Alpha Bank buys over 2.1 million of its own shares

Greek lender Alpha Bank has announced that it completed a significant share buyback, acquiring millions of its own shares through the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX). The bank, as stated in an official announcement, said it had bought a total of 2,148,573 own shares during the period from April 14, 2026 to April 17, 2026. It […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 06:20

UK to decouple electricity and gas prices to lower consumer bills

Britain set out plans to weaken the link between the cost of electricity and volatile gas ‌prices on Tuesday, saying it would seek to force older wind and solar generators onto fixed contracts in a bid to bring down consumer bills. Britain has some of the highest electricity prices in the world due to the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 06:00

Greek tanker rush lifts newbuilding market; Cyprus-linked firms stay active

Greek shipowners staged a strong return to the newbuilding market in the first quarter of 2026, with orders rising sharply and tankers accounting for the bulk of the activity, according to data cited by Xclusiv Shipbrokers.   Greek interests ordered 102 vessels in the January-March period, up from 33 a year earlier, as total global contracting climbed to […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 04:25

Our View: FBI request looks more like publicity than necessity

President Nikos Chritodoulides announced before Tuesday’s council of ministers meeting that he had asked the US government for the assistance of the FBI in the investigation into the ‘Sandy’ case, particularly in analysing the statements and witness testimonies. “The experience will help the speedy investigation of the case to go ahead,” he said. Requesting the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 04:24

Water scarcity in Cyprus: how can we effectively manage the crisis?

By Maria Constantinou Water scarcity is one of the most critical issues facing Cyprus, drawing attention from the state, the scientific community, and civil society. According to Eurostat data, Cyprus was the only country in the European Union experiencing severe water scarcity in 2022, with a Water Exploitation Index of 71 per cent, far exceeding […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 23:08

Bot attacks on Cyprus journalists ‘have famous perpetrator’

The recent slow of bot attacks on social media accounts belonging to journalists and news outlets in Cyprus has “a famous perpetrator”, Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP representative Sami Ozuslu said on Tuesday. He spoke about the bot attacks during an address to the Turkish Cypriot legislature, and in doing so made reference to […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 22:55

Druzhba pipeline can be back on, Zelenskiy says after months of tension

The Druzhba pipeline carrying Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia is ready to resume operations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, which Kyiv now expects to unlock a €90 billion EU loan after months of tensions. The suspension of flows after a Russian attack on the pipeline infrastructure in January sparked outrage in European […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 22:37

US warns it will run out of money to pay airport security workers in coming weeks

US airports could face a new wave of long security lines as early as May after the nation’s homeland security chief said on Tuesday that he will run out of money to pay for 50,000 workers due to a partial government shutdown. President Donald Trump in late March directed DHS to use emergency funds to […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 22:22

Israel says Hezbollah fired rockets in south Lebanon

The Israeli military said Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, accusing the Iran-backed group of violating a ceasefire ahead of US-mediated talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments this week. There was no immediate comment from Hezbollah, which has said it has the “right to resist” Israeli forces occupying southern […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 21:45

US imposes new sanctions against suppliers of weapons to Iran

The United States imposed new sanctions on Tuesday targeting 14 people and companies that help Iran obtain weapons as Tehran works to rebuild its ballistic missile inventories after US-Israeli attacks, the Treasury Department said. The targets, which also include aircraft, are based in Iran, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates and were cited for their […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 21:10

EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action

European countries including Spain and Ireland pushed on Tuesday to suspend a pact governing the EU’s ties with Israel but failed to garner enough support from the bloc’s other members for any action. Arriving at an EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg, a number of ministers called for suspending or partially suspending the pact over […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 21:03

EAC trade unions ‘disappointed’ over energy minister meeting

Trade unions said they were disappointed from Tuesday’s meeting with Energy Minister Michael Damianos, who pointed out that problems in the energy sector could not be solved overnight. Peo representative Demetris Constantinou said, ahead of Thursday’s 24-hour strike – the third work stoppage in a row – that the unions’ positions were aligned with those […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 20:47

Macron to pay ‘historic’ visit to Cyprus

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Cyprus on Thursday for an official visit – his second in 45 days – which the government has described as “historic”. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday that this was the first official bilateral visit by a French president since the Republic of Cyprus was established in […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 20:20

Audit Office flags unsafe roads, uncontrolled access in Akamas

The roads in the Akamas peninsula are unsafe for many types of vehicles due to the difficult terrain, while unfettered access to motorists threatens the natural reserve, the Audit Office said on Tuesday. In a statement, the auditor-general’s office said it carried out an on-site visit between April 15 and 17. “We express our grave […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 20:12

Missing persons ‘a matter of the present’

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday delivered a speech at the 41st Marathon of Love for Missing Persons, expressing “deep emotion and utmost respect” while reaffirming the state’s support for the families of the missing. Palmas described the event as “a resounding message of responsibility, humanity and historical awareness”. He said that this year marks […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 19:48

Tender: performance workshop for queer and trans people

Finnish artist Eevi Tolvanen travels to Cyprus to present a performance-workshop part of the On Bodies Festival 2026 at Dancehouse Lefkosia this May. Titled ‘tender’, the workshop is addressed to queer and trans people where they can explore tenderness as something complex, powerful and deeply human. Going beyond the softness that is typically associated with […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 19:28

Significant improvement in cyclist injuries in Cyprus, report shows

A significant decrease in serious cyclist injuries has been recorded in Cyprus over the past decade, according to a new report titled “Improving Cycling Safety in Europe (PIN Flash 50)”, published on Tuesday by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC). More specifically, in Cyprus, serious road traffic injuries among cyclists declined by an average of […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 19:25

Bus drivers demand safety measures following incident

Bus drivers have demanded measures for the protection of themselves and their passengers in a letter sent by trade unions Sek and Peo to bus companies, following an incident in Nicosia. “We have repeatedly highlighted the serious problems concerning the safety of drivers and passengers alike. It is unthinkable that in 2026 workers are exposed […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 19:11

Over 1,400 dangerous buildings in Nicosia, 161 in old town

Over 1,400 buildings in Nicosia, of which 161 in the old town, are currently deemed dangerous and more are being added to the list as part of ongoing inspections by the Nicosia district self-government organisation (EOA) and the city’s municipality. Nicosia’s EOA officer responsible for dangerous buildings said the number would be finalised next week. […]

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