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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 11:39

Cyprus Easter retail market remains steady despite regional concerns

Cyprus’ Easter retail market held up at satisfactory levels, without major problems, despite concerns linked to the war in the Middle East and foot-and-mouth disease, according to retail trade association Pasyle. . Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Pasyle’s secretary general Marios Antoniou said that “the sector had faced different conditions this year compared […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 11:30

ECB enters next phase of digital euro development

The European Central Bank (ECB) has moved the digital euro into its next phase, shifting the project from planning to technical preparation, with the Eurosystem aiming to be ready for a potential first issuance in 2029, provided the relevant EU legislation is adopted in 2026, according to the ECB’s latest progress update and the Bank of Greece’s annual report.  A key feature of the proposed digital currency is offline […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 11:28

Elam candidate office defaced with paint in Nicosia

Unknown individuals targeted the political office of Elam candidate Marios Pelekanos, with the building’s facade covered in black paint. According to reports issued on Monday, police were informed after the incident, which caused visible damage to the exterior of the office, while no injuries were reported and no arrests have been announced. Pelekanos condemned the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 11:12

Thousands of seafarers remain stranded on ships due to the conflict

After weeks of destruction and distress, there is no military solution to the current conflict in the Middle East, UN secretary-general spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. While no agreement was reached at talks hosted by Pakistan between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamabad, he said the discussions themselves “underscored the seriousness […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 10:51

How GeekyAnts test automation pod cuts manual QA overhead by 90% in under 90 days

GeekyAnts has completed a test automation engagement that reduced manual QA workload by 90% across a large software platform within a 90-day period. The project was delivered through the company’s Test Automation Pod model, in which a dedicated team works alongside a client’s engineering organization to build and deploy automation systems. The engagement reflects a […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 10:41

Fire service responds to 121 bonfire-related calls over five days

The fire brigade responded to 121 calls related to Easter bonfires over a five-day period, authorities said on Monday. In a statement, the fire brigade said the incidents occurred between 6am on April 9 and 6am on April 14, during which it handled a total of 299 calls for assistance. Of these, 226 concerned fires, […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 10:32

‘Mad Dog’ wins it for Sri Lankan Lions Limassol

Limassol Warriors kicked off their campaign in the 2026 Cyprus Cricket T20 Cup, presented by HurryCurry, with a surprise victory over last year’s semi-finalists, Cyprus Knight Riders. In a low-scoring contest, Limassol Warriors captain Arvind Kumar teamed up effectively with Takdeer Kundu to bowl out the Knight Riders for just 93, securing a 22-run win. […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 10:28

Cypriot makes skydiving history

A Cypriot has made history by securing a podium finish at the European Indoor Skydiving Championship, marking a first for the country in the rapidly growing sport. The 4th FAI European Indoor Skydiving Championships were held from April 1 to 4, 2026, at iFLY Aix-Marseille in Bouc-Bel-Air, France, bringing together some of the continent’s top […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 10:21

Leeds grab win at Manchester United as Martinez sees red

Leeds United’s Noah Okafor scored twice as his side grabbed a morale-boosting 2-1 Premier League away win over bitter rivals Manchester United, who had Lisandro Martinez sent off in the 56th minute for pulling the hair of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Manchester United remain third in the table on 55 points, ahead of Aston Villa on goal […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 10:00

A two-day celebration of Cypriot wine and gastronomy

Two days dedicated to the richness of the Cypriot vineyard are coming up this month as the Nicosia-based BIGA Neapolitan Pizza teams up with Winecore to present the tasteful event, figuratively and literally, Andamoma of Cyprus Wine & Gastronomy. On April 25 and 26, the downtown venue will fill with 15 local winemakers, all members […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 09:46

Autopsy scheduled after decomposed body found on Akamas coast

An autopsy is expected to be carried out on Thursday on the body of a man discovered on the coast of Akamas, as police continue efforts to establish his identity and determine the circumstances of death. The body, found in an advanced state of decomposition, was located early on Monday morning by a 48-year-old man […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 09:45

President Trump: ‘It’s me as a doctor making people better’

U.S. President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure, drawing widespread criticism even from some religious conservatives who typically support him, before deleting the post on Monday. The post on Trump’s Truth Social platform, which Trump later said was meant to portray him as a doctor, came amid his escalating […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 09:24

Police arrest seven overnight for driving under the influence

Seven people were arrested during overnight police operations involving offences including drink driving, drug use, theft and assault on a police officer. According to police reports issued on Monday, a total of 477 vehicles were stopped, and 621 drivers and passengers were checked during the operation, which also included 37 inspections of licensed premises. Authorities […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 09:14

Cyprus rejects Turkish claims of “encirclement” as Ankara criticises Israel-Greece axis

The foreign ministry outright rejected on Monday what it described as misleading statements from the Turkish government suggesting regional ambitions. In a statement posted on X, the ministry stressed that the government “pursues its foreign policy consistently and operates as a useful member of the international community, as an EU member state and as part […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 08:52

Police confirm knowledge of “Sandy” whereabouts as Clerides raid faces legal challenge

Police affirmed that they know the whereabouts of a key witness in Makarios Drousiotis’ allegations known as “Sandy” and are continuing to examine evidence following a raid on lawyer Nikos Clerides’ office. Speaking on Monday, police spokesperson Vyronas Vyronos said authorities are working to “fully clarify” the case, while confirming that a statement has already […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 08:30

Will salary transparency rules impact Cyprus’ job market?

Top trading hub Cyprus prepares for mandatory salary disclosures Cyprus remains the top global location for hiring in the online trading sector during the second quarter of 2026, according to FYI, a marketing agency and research hub for the online trading industry. At the same time, the agency pointed out that an initiative by the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 08:26

Police hunt suspect after nightclub stabbing in Larnaca

Police in Larnaca are searching for a 24-year-old man after a 19-year-old was seriously injured in a stabbing at a nightclub, in a case being investigated as attempted murder. According to police, the incident took place late on Sunday at a venue along the Larnaca promenade. Police said the altercation began when “apparently due to […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 08:16

Dust and rising temperatures ahead before weekend rain

Cyprus will see higher temperatures and dust from Monday onwards before conditions turn more unsettled by the end of the week. According to the met office, dust will remain suspended in the atmosphere, with “concentrations… increased at times”. The weather will be mainly clear with periods of high cloud, and temperatures will reach around 24 […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 08:00

Data sovereignty rules reshape global telecom strategies

Data sovereignty is becoming a central strategic priority for telecom operators, while increasingly shaping global regulatory discussions around artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data protection. A report from market intelligence firm Omdia, titled ‘Digital Sovereignty Data Protection Residency and Localisation Policies and Regulation’, found that data sovereignty is emerging as a critical component of the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 07:47

US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue

The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran’s ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around the crucial waterway, although hopes for dialogue to end the war provided some relief to oil markets where benchmark prices fell below $100 on Tuesday. After a breakdown of weekend talks in Islamabad between the two adversaries, a U.S. official […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 07:43

US-sanctioned tankers pass Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade, data shows

A Chinese tanker sanctioned by the United States passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday despite a U.S. blockade on the chokepoint, shipping data showed. The Rich Starry would be the first to make it through the strait and to exit the Gulf since the blockade began, data from LSEG, MarineTraffic and Kpler showed. […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 07:40

AI supercycle underway as spending surge gathers pace

AI is reshaping enterprise decision-making, redefining how organisations build, buy and deploy technology, and accelerating structural changes across industries, according to research from the International Data Corporation (IDC). The research, presented recently at the firm’s Directions 2026 event, focused on five core areas. These include the economic impact of AI, the rise of the agentic […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 07:30

Eurozone services production rises at start of 2026

Eurostat has reported that services production increased in both the euro area and the European Union in January 2026, reflecting a continued recovery in the sector. The first estimates showed that seasonally adjusted services output rose by 1.2 per cent in the euro area and by 0.6 per cent in the EU compared with December […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 06:50

Cyprus firm launches mobile payment app for businesses

Cyprus-based software engineering company Pale Blue has announced the launch of its mobile payment solution Paid for businesses in Cyprus. The company said that the application enables merchants to accept card payments directly from smartphones without requiring any additional hardware. The platform uses NFC technology to transform modern smartphones into fully functional payment terminals. Through […]

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