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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 17:41

Impact study needed before social media age limit

Any move to set an age limit for social media use in Cyprus should be backed by an impact study and include children’s input, commissioner for children’s rights Elena Perikleous said on Thursday. Her comments follow Greece’s announcement of a ban on social media use for children under 15. Perikleous said discussions have already been […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 17:01

Palestinian embassy hosts roundtable on Israeli death penalty law

Speakers at an event held on Thursday at the Palestinian Embassy in Nicosia voiced strong opposition to recent Israeli legislation introducing the death penalty for those convicted of terrorism, warning it raises serious legal and human rights concerns. The press conference brought together Palestinian ambassador Abdallah Attari alongside former Palestinian minister Shaddad Attili, University of […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 16:52

Cyprus expresses solidarity with Kuwait, backs US-Iran ceasefire

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos held a telephone conversation on Thursday with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, expressing Cyprus’ support of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran as a step towards wider regional stability. In his post on social media following the call, Kombos said he “expressed Cyprus’ solidarity with Kuwait” and […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 16:44

British Airways cuts Middle East flights as regional tensions weigh on demand

British Airways (ICAG.L) said on Thursday it will cut ​flights to the Middle East when services ‌resume, permanently drop Jeddah as a destination, while adding capacity to India and Africa, as heightened regional tensions disrupt schedules ​and weigh on demand. The changes follow prolonged ​disruption after the escalation of the US-Israeli war ⁠against Iran forced […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 16:28

Turkish defence ministry calls for ‘common sense’ after Eoka day rock throwing

Turkish defence ministry spokesman rear admiral Zeki Akturk on Thursday called for “common sense to prevail” after rocks were thrown at Turkish Cypriots on the anniversary of the creation of Eoka and former Turkish defence minister Hulusi Akar warned Greek Cypriots that they may be facing their “last Easter”. He took umbrage at Cypriot President […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 16:20

Xylofagou Big Potato reinstalled after storm damage repairs

The landmark Big Potato in Xylofagou was reinstalled on Thursday following repairs caused by strong winds that had toppled the structure from its base. The popular roadside attraction, widely known as the “Big Potato,” had been dislodged during severe weather conditions earlier in March, when heavy winds and rain caused it to collapse. Local authorities […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 16:17

IMR/University of Nicosia research: BuySell leads with market share of up to 81.6%

IMR/University of Nicosia, with extensive expertise in research development within the real-estate sector, conducted a new comparative analysis highlighting the role and importance of online property listing platforms in Cyprus. The latest research confirms the findings of the previous IMR/University of Nicosia study published in Cyprus Mail (26/9/2025) and SigmaLive (29/9/2025), and confirms that the […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 15:58

Ayia Napa mayor visits army camps ahead of Easter

Ayia Napa mayor Christos Zannetou visited army camps and guard posts in the area on Holy Wednesday, ahead of the Easter holidays. Zannetou was accompanied by the commander of the 7th Mechanised Infantry Brigade, Brigadier Andreas Kelepeshis, as well as community leaders from Liopetri, Achna and Avgorou. During the visit, the mayor exchanged Easter wishes […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 15:43

Poland, Israel and UK dominate Cyprus tourism arrivals at start of 2026

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday reported that tourism revenue in Cyprus recorded a 7.8 per cent annual increase in January 2026, reflecting the positive momentum seen before the impact of the Iran war began to affect the sector. According to the statistical service, tourism revenue reached €74.6 million in January 2026, compared with […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 15:38

Zeroed VAT on meat having ‘very positive impact’, Panayiotou says

The government’s decision to zero the rate of value added tax on meat, poultry, and fish is having a “very positive impact”, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters during a voyage around supermarkets – a tradition for agriculture ministers prior to Easter – she said that both supermarket owners and consumers […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 15:33

A minute with Christina Stavri-Sakka, artist

Where do you live?I live in beautiful Larnaca, Cyprus, with my wonderful, supportive husband and our three beautiful children. What did you have for breakfast?A soft-boiled egg over toasted multigrain bread with avocado, salt, pepper and turmeric. I also had a second, smaller piece of toast with halloumi and homemade jam. And of course, a […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 15:30

President stresses public safety during Easter visit to police academy

President Nikos Christodoulides said that ensuring public safety across all sectors is the state’s primary obligation, during a visit to the Cyprus police academy ahead of the Easter holidays. The president said he chose to deliver this message from the academy, which he visited to extend Easter wishes to police recruits and staff. Addressing attendees […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 15:29

Indirect risks from regional conflict pose threat to EU banks, agency warns

European Union banks’ direct exposure to the Middle East remains limited, with risks from the conflict more likely to emerge through indirect channels such as inflation, tighter financial conditions and weaker growth, according to the rating agency DBRS. The agency said that, although exposures to the region are small relative to total assets, the conflict […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 15:20

Cyprus trade deficit widens to €1.34 billion in first two months of 2026

Cyprus recorded a wider trade deficit in the first two months of 2026, as a sharp drop in exports outpaced a decline in imports, according to foreign trade figures released by the statistical service (Cystat) on Thursday.  Specifically, the statistical service said total imports of goods in February 2026 stood at €1.12 billion, compared with €1.06bn in February 2025, recording an increase […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 15:17

Safe passage mechanism in development for Strait of Hormuz, says IMO

The temporary truce in the Middle East and the agreement on safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz have brought some relief to hundreds of seafarers stranded in the region, with both the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) making clear that the priority now is the safe transit of civilian shipping.  Welcoming the ceasefire, IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez said […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 15:13

Novikov Limassol celebrates Cypriot Easter traditionswith chef Elleni Katalanos

This Easter, Novikov Limassol turns its attention to one of Cyprus’ most meaningful culinary traditions – the simple yet symbolic ritual of sharing bread. On 12 April, the restaurant will host a festive Easter brunch while also introducing a special collaboration with chef Elleni Katalanos, who has created a traditional Cypriot koulouri inspired by the […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 15:08

Halt to Iran attacks means Netanyahu’s corruption trial will resume on Sunday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday, the courts’ spokesperson said on Thursday, hours after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed over its war with Iran. Iran began targeting Israel with ballistic missiles and drones after Israel and U.S. President Donald Trump launched air strikes on Iran on February […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 15:05

Hungary’s election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe

Viktor Orban, uniquely endorsed by both U.S. President Donald Trump and the Kremlin, could lose his 16-year iron grip on power on Sunday, opinion polls indicate, in an election many Hungarians believe will decide their country’s fate in Europe. Orban, the European Union’s longest-serving prime minister, has led Hungary since 2010, entrenching his power by […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 14:52

AG to appoint independent investigator for Alexui case against seven police officers

An independent criminal investigator is appointed to investigate the recent allegations by Ioanna Fotiou, known publicly as Annie Alexui, in regard to corruption allegations she has levied against seven police officers. According to Phileleftheros, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris had forwarded Alexui’s complaints to the independent authority for the investigation of complaints against the police on […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 14:51

9 in 10 loans at credit-acquiring firms are non-performing, CBC reports

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday reported that total loan balances held by credit-acquiring companies reached €19.35 billion at the end of 2025, with the vast majority classified as non-performing. According to the central bank, 94 per cent of these loans are non-performing exposures, highlighting the continued burden of distressed debt outside the […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 14:38

Maronite archbishop meets Erhurman ahead of Easter

Maronite Archbishop of Cyprus Selim Sfeir met Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday, ahead of the forthcoming Easter weekend. Sfeir was joined by Yiannakis Moussa, the Maronite Cypriot community’s non-voting representative in parliament, with Erhurman’s office saying that the meeting had seen “relations with the Maronite community and current issues” discussed by the parties. […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 14:31

New FMD cases raise infected livestock units to 70

Four new cases of foot and mouth disease were confirmed on Thursday with infections detected in Dromolaxia and Yeri, bringing the total number of affected livestock units nationwide to 70. According to the veterinary services, the latest cases involve sheep and goat units, with two identified in the Dromolaxia area and two more in Yeri. […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 14:30

Brussels’ open door — and who’s walking through it

By Sébastien Laye Cyprus holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a moment when Brussels’ much-celebrated openness is facing a test it has so far declined to take seriously. The European Parliament prides itself on being the most transparent legislature in the world. Civil society groups, NGOs and advocacy organisations are […]

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Kıbrıs 09.04.2026 14:30

Childhood obesity is a problem for all of us

By Dina Gavarieva The recent report highlighting Cyprus as one of the worst-performing countries in Europe for childhood obesity should serve as a wake-up call, not just for policymakers, but for families, educators and healthcare professionals alike. According to data presented to the House health committee, obesity affects up to 42 per cent of children […]

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