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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 15:17

Paphos shopkeepers strike pessimistic note amid muted Easter trading

Paphos shopkeepers reported subdued Easter trading, saying that festive decorations and seasonal displays were not enough to lift footfall in the city’s upgraded shopping centre. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Kyriacos Kyriacou, a long-standing retailer and active member of shopping centre committees, said the market had effectively “frozen”, as geopolitical tensions and broader […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 15:17

Social security services warn of fraud email over alleged €10 fee

The social security services have warned the public on Wednesday of fraudulent emails requesting beneficiaries to pay an alleged administrative fee of €10. According to the social security services, the message informs beneficiaries of an alleged approval of a beneficiary payment, requesting bank details for the transfer of an administrative fee of €10. The services […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 14:55

Erhurman announces end to mediation efforts as north general strike continues

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday announced that there is “no longer grounds” for him to continue attempting to mediate between the north’s ruling coalition and trade union leaders as a general strike over planned cuts to the cost-of-living allowance continues. “For the past few days, we … have been making intense efforts to […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 14:55

Fuel prices could drop within the next 15 days

The ceasefire between Iran and the United States could result in a fuel price drop in the next 10 to 15 days, chairman of the petrol station owners Savvas Prokopiou said on Wednesday. “Just as the increases came in stages, so too will the decreases,” he said. Prokopiou underlined that this was under the condition […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 14:26

Astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight

The voyage of four astronauts to the far side of the moon has given the world a glimpse of America at its best, offering a respite from global despair and displeasure over U.S-led conflict, tariffs, and crumbling global institutions. Through a carefully curated flow of high-quality photos, GoPro videos and other footage from NASA, the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 14:24

Limassol shop owners report weaker Easter footfall

Limassol’s historic shopping centre saw weaker footfall over Easter, with traders blaming poor consumer sentiment, lower tourist arrivals linked to the war in the region, and unseasonably cold, rainy weather.  Christis Demetriou, municipal councillor and representative of shop owners in Limassol’s historic commercial centre, told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that the decline was relatively small and largely in line with […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 14:18

Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding that Kyiv was ready to “respond in kind” if Moscow ceased strikes. “Ukraine has always called for a ceasefire in the war waged by Russia here in Europe against our state and our people, and we support the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 14:16

Gesy warns of scam SMS

The national health insurance organisation (HIO) on Wednesday warned of fake SMS falsely appearing to be sent by the general health scheme (Gesy). According to the HIO, the messages request the recipient to follow a specific link in order to correct their personal information. The HIO emphasised that it has no connection with these messages […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 14:11

Drousiotis evidence to be sent to Europol

Evidence submitted by journalist Makarios Drousiotis to the police regarding claims he has made regarding a former supreme court judge whom he accuses of rape, and others, will be forwarded to the European Union agency for law enforcement (Europol), Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Wednesday. Speaking after the day’s cabinet meeting, he said that the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 14:03

Christodoulides says he’s worried about the composition of the new House

President Nikos Christodoulides criticised the House on Wednesday for trying to pass dozens of bills – including some that are unconstitutional – before it dissolved later this month ahead of the May 24 parliamentary elections. He also expressed concern over the composition of the new House, pointing out however that it was everyone’s responsibility to […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 14:00

ICPAC celebrates 65th anniversary of supporting Cyprus accounting sector

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) celebrated its 65th anniversary this week by highlighting its enduring contribution to the accounting profession and the economic development of the country on April 8, 2026. A symbolic ceremony marked the occasion as the President of ICPAC, Odysseas Christodoulou, and the new General Director, Andreas Papadatos, […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 13:49

Immediate return to freedom of navigation essential, shipping body says

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) on Wednesday welcomed the conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran, with secretary-general Thomas Kazakos expressing hope that it would mark the start of a return to stability in the region. He said the news would come as a relief to the 20,000 seafarers caught up in the crisis, while also […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 13:30

Cyprus government posts €594m surplus despite rising spending

Cyprus recorded a general government surplus of €594.3 million between January and February of this year, representing 1.5 per cent of the country’s GDP, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). This marked a decline compared with a surplus of €663.4m, corresponding to 1.8 per cent of GDP recorded during the same period in 2025. […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 13:30

State services headbutting over foot and mouth recovery

As Cyprus’ livestock sector is still reeling from the foot and mouth outbreak that saw over 30,000 animals culled, state services are at odds over a solution which is rapidly turning into a personal conflict. Veterinary Services director Christodoulos Pipis and head of the Special Scientific Committee Stavros Malas, tasked to oversee the reconstruction of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 13:30

What Cyprus wine to drink this Easter

This year, Orthodox Easter falls on Sunday, April 12. While it is a very religious time of year, attention is also given to traditional foods, flaounas, red eggs, kokoretsi, lamb on the spit… And, of course, the drinks that go with them. A classic choice for this period is rosé. They tend to go with […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 13:18

Island premiere for Myrsini Aristidou’s awarded film ‘Hold Onto Me’ at Cyprus Film Days

The award-winning film Hold Onto Me (Κράτα Με), directed by Cypriot filmmaker Myrsini Aristidou, will have its official Cyprus premiere this April at the 24th Cyprus Film Days International Film Festival. The film marks a landmark achievement for Cypriot cinema, having won the Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at this year’s Sundance […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 13:09

Fire in abandoned house in Agioi Trimithias likely deliberate

A fire broke out in abandoned house in Agioi Trimithias was likely deliberate authorities said on Wednesday. The blaze was reported at 4:58am in a pile of waste materials, including wooden pallets and tyres, inside the brick-built property. Firefighters from the Lakatamia station responded and brought the fire under control at 5:25am. A search of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 13:03

Overheated charger causes house fire in Paralimni

A fire in the kitchen of a house in Paralimni was caused by an overheating charger, the fire department said on Wednesday. The blaze broke out at 6:36 am on Tuesday, with crews from Farmagusta fire station responding to and bringing it under control by 7:05 am. Part of the kitchen furniture and equipment was […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 13:02

Cyprus intensifies tourism outreach in UK and Germany amid regional crisis

Cyprus has intensified its international tourism outreach as Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis held a series of high-level contacts in key tourism markets abroad, including a working visit to the United Kingdom that concluded on Monday. The visit, which began on April 6, involved meetings with representatives of the tourism industry aimed at strengthening Cyprus’ […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 13:01

Fire damages house in Larnaca

A fire broke out on Wednesday morning in a house in Larnaca in which six people were living. After noticing the fire, they evacuated to safety before the fire department arrived. The fire department said it responded at 6:02 am following a call about a fire on the second floor of a house in Larnaca. […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 12:55

North’s cost-of-living allowance decree repealed, protests continue at legislature

The decree issued by the north’s ruling coalition which froze payments of the cost-of-living allowance to public sector workers until next year at the earliest was withdrawn on Wednesday, with the coalition now declaring its readiness to enter into negotiations with trade unions. Members of the ruling coalition had late on Tuesday night told reporters […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 12:47

Finance minister says Cyprus must adapt to ‘complex environment’

Minister flags rising energy costs and tourism risks from Iran war Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Wednesday outlined the government’s economic strategy amid global instability, reflecting on three years of governance marked by continuous crises and challenges. Addressing the audience at the 16th Nicosia Economic Congress, which took place in Nicosia, Keravnos touched on three […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 12:46

Papadakis denies allegations, withdraws from parliamentary race

Former MEP Demetris Papadakis rejected on Wednesday what he termed as “fabricated allegations” made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, describing them as false, politically motivated and based on fabricated evidence. He was speaking at a press conference following the findings of a forensic expert he had himself appointed. He also confirmed he would not contest the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 12:29

Former Turkish defence minister threatens Greek Cypriots with ‘last Easter’

Turkish parliamentary defence committee chairman Hulusi Akar on Wednesday threatened Greek Cypriots that the coming Easter may be their last in a post on social media. “In the homeland of the Turkish Cypriots, those dreaming of Easter… This will be your last Easter,” he wrote, with the post accompanied by a map of Cyprus with […]

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