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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 10:56

Slight delay to reduction in fuel consumption tax

The government’s planned reduction to the fuel consumption tax has been delayed until Saturday to allow parliament to vote on the plans and then allow time for petrol station proprietors to change their prices. A bill to reduce the fuel consumption tax by 8.33 cents per litre on petrol and six cents per litre on […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 10:49

Tuchel says Foden cannot be sure of a place in England World Cup squad

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is not guaranteed a place in England’s 2026 World Cup squad, manager Thomas Tuchel said. The 25-year-old has 49 senior caps but is out of form and has started only four of his club’s last 15 games. He last scored in the Premier League on December 14. “Well, it’s not […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 10:46

Ukraine asks IOC to examine ‘neutral’ status of Russian athletes

Sports authorities in Ukraine asked the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday to examine the “neutral” status of Russian athletes they accused of having links to the military or competing in events that violated Olympic sanctions. The IOC allowed a limited number of athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics and […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 10:46

Controlled explosion at Akrotiri bases no cause for concern, police say

A small, controlled explosion is expected to take place on Thursday morning in the area of the British bases at Akrotiri, police said, stressing there is no reason for public concern. In a post on X, police said they had been informed by the British Bases that the explosion is scheduled to occur between 10:30am […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 10:42

Padel, cycling, café, community: Lime Park by INEX opens in Paphos

INEX has opened Lime Park in Geroskipou, Paphos, a new place for sport, free time and meeting people. Created as part of the wider INEX ecosystem, Lime Park is designed as a space people can return to again and again – for training, games with friends, food, events and everyday activity. The park brings together […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 10:38

Kitten rescued from fire in abandoned building

Firefighters rescued a kitten from a fire in an abandoned building in Paphos it was reported on Thursday. The fire department received an emergency call about a fire in an empty restaurant in Kato Paphos on Wednesday morning. The Paphos fire station responded with two fire engines and the fire was brought under control. An […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 10:34

France passes Spain for No. 1 in FIFA world rankings

France has overtaken Spain to regain the No. 1 spot in the FIFA world rankings for the first time since September 2018. Impressive wins in friendlies last month against Brazil and Colombia moved France up two spots in the rankings. Spain dropped to No. 2 and defending FIFA World Cup champion Argentina slipped one spot […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 10:27

COSMOS Insurance, Nicosia Municipality create better world for stray animals

COSMOS Insurance, in collaboration with the Municipality of Nicosia, presented on March 26, 2026 a new initiative aimed at the care and protection of our four-legged friends. At the successful event held at the lower level of Eleftheria Square, the public was informed about the organised feeding stations for stray cats, which are now located […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 10:01

Limassol Marina, F&S Marinas to host 2026 Cyprus Coastal Regatta for second year

Mark your sporting calendars for the island’s second Coastal Regatta. Cyprus is raising the bar in the world of yacht racing, inviting all captains and crew from the Cyprus yachting community to take part in this prestigious nautical event. The Cyprus Coastal Regatta promises another unforgettable day on the Mediterranean’s azure waters, building on the […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 09:34

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough

Australia said it would ban gambling advertisements featuring celebrities and limit online gambling advertisements to internet users over 18 from next year, an attempt to appease public health concerns but falling short of measures recommended by its own inquiry. Nearly three years since his government’s review recommended a total ban of online gambling advertisements, citing […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 09:28

Rocks thrown at Turkish Cypriots on Eoka anniversary

Rocks were thrown across the buffer zone at Turkish Cypriots in Nicosia on Wednesday, with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman keen to point out that the incident took place on the anniversary of the creation of Eoka. Video footage of the incident shows a man clad in black on Markos Drakos street, which sits below […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 09:08

Man arrested for Paphos explosion

A 46-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday in Paphos in connection with the attempted destruction of property with explosives. The explosion happened in the early hours of Monday outside the offices of a company in Paphos, damaging the main entrance and the walls of the building. Police investigations indicated that an improvised explosive device containing […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 09:02

Police arrest two for possession of drugs

Two people were arrested on Wednesday for possession of drugs. Acting on a tipoff, the police stopped a car in Limassol driven by a 27-year-old at 10.30am on Wednesday. On searching the vehicle, the police found a total of 6g of cocaine, an ecstasy pill, precision scales and €2,010 in cash. The police then searched […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 08:30

EU approves talent pool initiative to tackle labour shortages

The Council of the European Union this week approved a regulation establishing the EU talent pool, a new digital platform designed to connect non-EU jobseekers with employers across the bloc. The initiative introduces an EU digital recruitment platform aimed at facilitating international hiring in sectors where member states are facing persistent labour shortages. The platform […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 08:30

Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship

With President Donald Trump present, U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Wednesday toward the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S., part of his hardline immigration approach that would upend the long-held understanding of a key constitutional provision. In his historic visit to the top U.S. judicial body, Trump, wearing […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 08:20

Cyprus records over 3.1 million short-term rental guest nights in single quarter

Cyprus recorded more than 3.1 million guest nights in short-term rental accommodation during the third quarter of 2025, according to Eurostat, highlighting the island’s strong performance in the growing platform-based tourism sector. According to the figures, Cyprus registered 3,104,502 nights booked via online platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, and Expedia between July and September 2025, […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 08:15

NASA launches four astronauts on world’s first crewed lunar mission in half a century

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA’s Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage around the moon that marks the United States’ boldest step yet toward returning humans to the lunar surface later this decade in a race with China. NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, topped with its Orion crew capsule, roared […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 08:10

Cyprus unemployment falls as eurozone rate ticks up

Cyprus recorded a decline in unemployment in February 2026, even as joblessness in the euro area rose slightly month-on-month, according to a report from Eurostat. Specifically, the figures showed that Cyprus unemployment rate stood at 4.20 per cent in February 2026, down from 4.50 per cent in February 2025, reflecting continued improvement in the country’s […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 08:00

CySEC chief outlines early lessons from EU crypto rules

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is reshaping Europe’s crypto market, while exposing new regulatory challenges, according to Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) chairman George Theocharides. In an article first published in Eurofi magazine, Theocharides described MiCA as a structural shift for the EU crypto-asset market, explaining that a sector once operating largely outside […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 07:59

Low visibility and falling rocks in Troodos

Thick fog in Troodos and falling rocks have made driving dangerous in the mountains. The police are urging drivers to be extremely careful and keep a safe distance from the car in front.

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 07:57

Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia’s Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said, though monitoring agencies said the likelihood of further casualties was low. Indonesia’s meteorology agency BMKG said there were tsunami waves reported in five locations, the highest at 0.75 m (2.46 […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 07:54

No end in sight as Trump threatens to hit Iran “extremely hard”, oil Jumps, stocks fall

Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, in an eagerly anticipated address that disappointed investors hoping for clearer signals of a way out. Stocks slid and oil prices surged after Trump said military operations would be intensified in […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 07:50

Alpha Bank rolls out retail banking transformation plan

Greek lender Alpha Bank has announced a sweeping transformation of its retail banking operations, introducing a new organisational model aimed at placing the customer at the centre of banking services. The bank said the overhaul represents a strategic shift in retail banking, designed to better align services with customer needs while enhancing its commercial approach. […]

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Kıbrıs 02.04.2026 07:40

Cyprus students invited to explore merchant navy careers

The University of Nicosia announced this week that it will host a student event titled “Become a Merchant Navy Officer for a Day” at the BSM Maritime Training Centre at the Limassol Marina. The event will take place on April 7, 2026, between 14:00 and 16:00, offering participants a focused introduction to careers in the […]

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