Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 09:34

Cyprus to ban social media for children under 15

Children younger than 15 years old will no longer be able to use social media in Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, while hailing the European Union’s new age verification application. “The protection of our children in the digital environment is one of our government’s top priorities. The Republic of Cyprus is among the […]

42 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 08:56

UN security council ‘briefed’ on Pyla developments

The United Nations security council has been briefed on the latest developments in the buffer zone village of Pyla, according to reports on Thursday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that the UN’s peace operations department briefed the security council on the issue, with “tensions” in the area having been reported on Wednesday. Fears of heightened […]

29 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 08:44

Today’s weather: Mainly clear, temperatures rising

Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with partial cloud in some areas, and temperatures on the rise. The mercury will reach a maximum of 27 degrees Celsius inland and on the southern and eastern coasts, 26 degrees Celsius on the rest of the coasts, and 24 degrees Celsius […]

34 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 08:10

Russian missiles hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, 13 dead

Russia unleashed missile and drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight, killing 13 people, including a 12-year-old child, injuring several dozens and badly damaging buildings, officials said on Thursday. In Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said four people, including the child, had died. Seven people were killed in Odesa and in the […]

41 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 08:00

Kinisis Ventures startups report strong sales and market expansion in 2026

Kinisis Ventures portfolio companies opened 2026 with stronger sales, product rollouts and market expansion across both KVF I and KVF II, as several startups moved from development into commercial execution during the first quarter, according to the fund’s latest portfolio newsletter. Among the strongest performers, Threedium posted its best opening quarter on record, surpassing $500,000 […]

28 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 07:59

Hopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire

Optimism grew on Thursday that the war in the Middle East may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator in Tehran and the administration of President Donald Trump talking up hopes for a deal that would open the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Israel’s cabinet met on Wednesday to discuss a possible ceasefire in […]

37 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 07:40

Cyprus deposit rates remain lower than eurozone average

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has reported that the average interest rate for new housing loans in Cyprus stood at 3.04 per cent in February, below the eurozone average of 3.41 per cent. At the same time, the average interest rate for new household term deposits of up to one year reached 1.19 per […]

30 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: IMF, economy, tourism, Eurobank, CySEC, Eurolife,

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 […]

29 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 07:00

Maritime sector balances AI adoption with caution and safety focus

All newly available maritime artificial intelligence services and products will be presented at Posidonia, as the industry slowly incorporates their potential into everyday operations. Indeed, the maritime industry, traditionally measured in its adoption of new technologies, is steadily advancing its engagement with AI, though not without caution, according to findings from a recent Posidonia survey. […]

30 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 06:40

What’s on this weekend

Open Mic Before the weekend fun begins, an open mic night takes place in Larnaca this Friday. KENO Publications brings another edition of The Openest Mic with the theme this time, Empty Your Spring Bags! Performers and audiences will gather at StArt Café at 7.30pm to enjoy a line-up of performers sharing works inspired by […]

29 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 06:30

Middle East fallout and energy prices to dominate EUCO talks in Cyprus

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen outlined the key energy and geopolitical measures expected to dominate the informal European Council meeting in Cyprus next week, as leaders prepare to address the economic fallout from the Middle East crisis. The meeting, scheduled for April 23 and 24, 2026, will be hosted by president Nikos Christodoulides […]

29 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 06:00

Lordos United board to meet for 2025 financial results and dividend

The board of directors of Lordos United Public Limited will meet on April 28, 2026 at the company’s headquarters to review the final financial accounts and discuss a potential dividend distribution. The scheduled meeting will take place on the final Tuesday of the month to address the fiscal performance of the group for the previous […]

37 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 05:00

US treasury secretary expects slower economic growth amid Iran war

US Treasury ​Secretary Scott Bessent said on ‌Wednesday that the economy will be slower this quarter amid the ​Iran war, but it ​is in good shape and ⁠will rebound, adding that ​oil prices do not appear ​to be weighing on inflation expectations. In an interview on CNBC, Bessent ​said micro data points ​on the US […]

33 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 04:25

Audit Office criticisms of ferry operations ‘did not provide the full picture’

The recent audit report into the operations of the ferry service between Cyprus and Greece “did not take into account the provisions of the contract itself”, deputy shipping minister Marina Hadjimanoli said on Wednesday. “When the investigation began at the deputy ministry of shipping regarding the sea passenger connection, we were asked to provide some […]

32 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 04:20

Our View: Big signs must be put on all buildings registered as unsafe

It seems that tragedy must strike before the authorities recognise the existence of a problem and decide that dealing with it cannot be put off any longer. In the latest example of this, last Saturday two unfortunate foreign men were killed when the dilapidated building in which they were residing in Limassol collapsed. Another tenant […]

48 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 02:00

Arsenal edge Sporting while Bayern complete epic comeback against Real Madrid

Arsenal and Bayern Munich booked their places in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday night, but in dramatically contrasting fashion—one through grit and control, the other via a chaotic, last-gasp comeback. At the Emirates, Arsenal edged past Sporting CP with a 0-0 draw to secure a 1-0 aggregate victory, reaching the semi-finals for the second […]

27 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 22:41

IMF chief says 12 or more countries seeking loans to cope with Middle East war energy shock

The International Monetary Fund expects at least a dozen countries to seek new loan programs to cope with surging energy prices and supply chain disruptions caused by the Middle East war, with several sub-Saharan African nations seeking help, the head of the global crisis lender said on Wednesday. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva also warned […]

43 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 22:22

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that discussions about a second round of talks with the Iranians were ongoing and productive. Speaking at a White House press briefing, Leavitt said any fresh talks would likely be […]

33 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 22:09

Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack

Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack as part of proposals it has offered in negotiations with the United States, providing a deal is clinched to prevent renewed conflict, a source briefed by Tehran said. The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has […]

39 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 22:04

US targets Iran’s oil transportation infrastructure with sanctions

The U.S. Treasury Department said on Wednesday it was targeting Iran’s oil transportation infrastructure by imposing sanctions on more than two dozen individuals, companies, and vessels. The sanctions target a network of Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department said in a statement. Hossein Shamkhani is the son of Ali Shamkhani, a […]

33 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 22:03

Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis

An international conference to raise funding commitments for Sudan has produced pledges of more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion) in humanitarian aid, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Wednesday. The brutal three-year war between the Sudanese army and the ​paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has created what aid groups say is now the world’s […]

30 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 22:00

Bus drivers threaten strike action over passenger attack

The Cyprus bus drivers’ union on Wednesday warned it may proceed with a work stoppage if protective measures are not implemented, in the wake of a serious assault on a bus driver in Nicosia on Sunday. “I can’t tell you that action will be taken immediately. But at some point, if we aren’t heard, they […]

27 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 20:53

El Salvador to apply life sentences to minors for serious crimes

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has enacted legal reforms allowing life imprisonment for minors as young as 12 convicted of homicide, terrorism, or rape, according to the country’s official gazette. The measures, published on Tuesday and scheduled to take effect April 26, follow a constitutional amendment approved in March by the government-controlled Congress. The changes eliminate […]

29 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 20:20

268 buildings in Nicosia declared dangerous

A total of 268 buildings in Nicosia have been deemed unsafe, four of which require immediate evacuation, with costs amounting to more than €2 million, the local district organisation EOA said on Wednesday. “Most of the buildings already declared dangerous remain occupied, a fact that underscores the need for immediate action,” an EOA spokesperson said. […]

42 0 Cyprus Mail