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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 13:52

Western banks and tech firms in Saudi capital shift to remote work

Some Western and Saudi firms in Riyadh have extended work-from-home advisories this week, five people familiar with the matter ​said, amid concern over a looming US-imposed deadline for Iran ‌to open the Strait of Hormuz or face “hell”. In Gulf states, which have borne the brunt of Iran’s attacks since the war began on February […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 13:50

Middle East war prompts UK to cap student loan rates to shield graduates

Britain said on Tuesday it would cap interest rates on millions of student loans at 6 per cent from September 2026, saying conflict ​in the Middle East risked pushing up inflation and sharply increasing borrowing costs ‌for graduates. The student loan system in England and Wales has drawn criticism and Prime Minister Keir Starmer said […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 13:21

Cyprus building permits reach 8,159 in milestone year for construction sector

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Tuesday reported a 19.5 per cent increase in building permits issued during the period January to December 2025. For the month of December 2025 alone, the number of building permits authorised stood at 819, with the total value of these specific permits reaching €415.4 million. The total area covered […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 13:17

Iran has attacked Saudi petrochemical complex in Jubail

Iran on Tuesday attacked a petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia’s Jubail industrial city, located in the Eastern province, Iran’s semi-official ‌Fars news agency said. The Saudi government communications office, state oil giant Aramco and its petrochemicals subsidiary SABIC did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 13:14

Increased police measures during Easter holidays

Police will implement increased road safety measures over the Easter holiday period, aiming to enhance traffic safety and prevent serious and fatal road collisions. In a statement, police said that due to the expected rise in traffic between Holy Thursday and Easter Monday, there will be a strong presence on city roads, intercity routes and […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 12:56

Three people killed in gun clash near Israeli consulate in Istanbul, media says

Three people were killed and two police officers were injured in a gunfire incident near the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, media reports said. Reuters video showed a police officer pulling out a gun and taking cover as gunshots resounded. One person was seen covered in blood. A strong armed police […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 12:54

Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Hungary on Tuesday on a mission to boost the campaign of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces the toughest re-election bid of his career. During the two-day visit, coming just days before the April 12 parliamentary election, Vance will meet Orban and attend a rally with him. […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 12:51

Meat prices remain steady ahead of Easter

Meat prices during Greek Orthodox Holy Week have remained at roughly the same levels as last year, despite earlier concerns about potential increases, according to the president of the Butchers Association, Costas Livadiotis. Livadiotis said that although prices initially appeared likely to rise due to foot-and-mouth disease and the culling of animals, this trend was […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 12:47

Eurozone private sector growth weakens sharply as Middle East war hits

The eurozone’s private sector expansion weakened sharply in March as the Middle East war drove up energy costs and disrupted supply chains, with overall demand – ​a key gauge for economic health – falling for the first time in ‌eight months, a survey showed on Tuesday. The S&P Global eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index fell […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 12:42

Restoration works completed at 17th century chapel in Kythrea

Restoration works have been completed at the chapel of Ayios Ioannis Prodromos in Neo Chorio Kythreas on Monday, a site dating back to the mid-17th century. The project was carried out with financial support from the European Union and the local community, while technical assistance was provided by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Greek […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 12:32

Cyprus aims to boost shipping competitiveness with new tax exemption

Cyprus’ parliament this week approved legislation exempting, with retroactive effect from January 1, 2010, the remuneration of seafarers who are not permanent residents of the Republic from contributions to the social cohesion fund. Supporters of the bill, which passed with 23 votes in favour and 19 against, said would remove a distortion in the law […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 12:18

Protesters enter Turkish Cypriot legislature building as general strike continues

Protesters entered the Turkish Cypriot legislature building on Tuesday morning, as a general strike called in protest at cuts to the cost-of-living allowance for public sector workers continued. As had happened in the previous two days of protests, demonstrators powered through riot fences erected by the Turkish Cypriot police outside the building’s complex, while also […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 12:06

French high speed train crashes into military truck, killing driver

A French high-speed train crashed on Tuesday morning into a truck carrying military equipment at a level crossing near Calais, killing the train driver, a spokesperson for the local prefecture said. The spokesperson said several others were injured, confirming an earlier report from a union representative. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot also confirmed the train […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 12:05

Rain in first week of April surpasses month’s average

Rainfall during the first week of April has already surpassed the average for the month, reaching 111 per cent of the usual precipitation. The Meteorological Department said the total rainfall from April 1 till 9am on April 7 reached 33.2mm compared to the average 29.9mm. Out of the 17 areas covered by the monthly update, […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 12:01

Christodoulides says he has ‘specific plan’ for British bases’ future

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said he has a “specific plan” for the future of the two British bases areas in Cyprus, with the government continuing its push for a re-evaluation of their status. “I have said from the beginning that when this state of affairs is completed, we will move on the basis of […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 12:00

Book review: Engrossing family drama spans continents

By Philippa Tracy In an extended read of nearly 700 pages, the two eponymous protagonists, Sonia Shah and Sunny Bhatia, navigate a complex journey across two continents during which a failed matchmaking attempt becomes an exploration of identity, culture, loneliness and love. Set primarily between India and the US, the values of each place shape […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 11:52

CSE releases member market shares — CISCO secures top spot for first quarter

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) council on Tuesday released a report detailing the official market shares of its members for the month of March 2026. The detailed tables provided by the bourse encompass several specific categories of trading activity for both the month of March and the broader first quarter of 2026. Included in the […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 11:52

15-Year-Old Ciarae to Represent Cyprus at Sanremo Junior World Finals 2026

Cyprus is set to shine on the international stage as 15-year-old singer and performer Ciara Economopoulos (Ciarae) travels to Italy to represent the country at the 17th Sanremo Junior World Finals, taking place 14–19 April 2026 at the renowned Teatro Ariston. A dynamic and multi-talented young performer, Ciarae has already built an impressive artistic profile. […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 11:52

Damianos warns of price cap as fuel subsidy concerns intensify

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos said on Tuesday that stricter measures including a potential price cap could be imposed if profiteering is identified in the fuel market. Speaking on Sigma TV, Damianos said the government had already intervened to shield households by reducing fuel taxes, as fuel prices remain volatile due to international pressures, particularly linked […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 11:45

Frou-Frou board to approve 2025 financial statements in late April

Alkis H. Hadjikyriacos (Frou-Frou Biscuits) Public Ltd on Tuesday announced the convening of a board of directors meeting to approve its audited consolidated financial statements. According to the announcement, the meeting is scheduled to take place on April 29, 2026 at 10.30 am. The purpose of the meeting is the approval of the audited consolidated […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 11:45

Health ministry backs science-based policy on World Health Day

The ministry noted that the day serves as a reminder that health is a fundamental human right and a moral obligation towards every individual, regardless of age, gender, origin or socioeconomic status. “Health, as defined by the World Health Organisation, is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of complete physical, mental and […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 11:42

RIF signs deal for new digital grants management platform

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Tuesday announced the signing of an agreement with NetU Consultants Ltd for the development and implementation of a new integrated grants management platform based on the Salesforce Grants Management Platform. According to the foundation, the new Software as a Service SaaS platform will cover all stages of project […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 11:24

Head of IEA says current oil and gas crisis worse than 1973, 1979 and 2022 together

The current oil and gas crisis triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is “more serious than the ones in 1973, 1979 and 2022 together”, Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), told Le Figaro newspaper. “The world has never experienced a disruption to energy supply of such magnitude,” he […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 11:03

Cyprus women’s rugby takes major steps towards international competition

Cyprus Rugby took another huge step towards establishing a women’s team at the weekend, boosting their aspirations to compete internationally starting in 2027. On Saturday 4 April 2026, a team of 16 Cyprus-based rugby players participated in the first women’s full contact matches ever played on the island, marking another historical moment for the game […]

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