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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 12:05

Coventry promoted to Premier League after 25-year absence

Coventry City ended their 25-year absence from the Premier League with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers, securing promotion from the Championship with three games to spare on Friday. Needing only a point to make it mathematically certain, Frank Lampard’s league leaders salvaged a draw as Bobby Thomas headed a late equaliser at Ewood Park. […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 12:00

Title up for grabs as Man City and Arsenal prepare for crunch clash

This time last month Arsenal were seemingly in the fast lane to their first Premier League title in 22 years, with a stuttering Manchester City leaking points and losing ground. On Sunday, however, a rejuvenated City will know that victory over the north London club in a showdown at the Etihad Stadium would make them […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 11:45

Ex-attorney-general promises to reveal any information he has in ‘Sandy’ case

Former attorney-general Costas Clerides on Saturday said that he will profess any information available to him regarding allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis against a number of high-profile figures. “Some media outlets are presenting matters as if the former attorney-general is maintaining a strong silence regarding the issues arising from the posts made by Drousiotis,” […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 11:19

Seven minors involved in car crash in Nicosia

A total of seven teenagers were involved in a road traffic collision in the Nicosia suburb of Pallouriotissa in the early hours of Saturday morning, police said. The police said that a 16-year-old boy was driving the vehicle through the suburb, when he lost control of it, with the car overturning and coming to a […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 11:01

UN’s Lacroix to visit Cyprus

United Nations undersecretary-general for peace operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix will arrive in Cyprus on Sunday for a six-day visit to the island. During his stay on the island, it is expected that he will meet officials from both its major communities, and discuss both the current situation on the ground and the role of the UN […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 11:00

The Iran war revisited: what if America loses?

The 2026 Iran War marks a turning point in modern geopolitics and shows how the West’s attempts to maintain dominance through military intervention destabilise the region, hastening the rise of a multipolar world order. The conflict quickly escalated from a local regime-change effort into a global crisis. This may even turn into a protracted and expanding conflict, not always in the same […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 10:49

Strong storms and high dust levels

A yellow warning for isolated strong storms is in effect until 6:00pm on Saturday combined with high levels of dust, the met office said. The storms are expected to hit initially in the west of the island and then spread to across the island. Hail and strong winds are expected while rain intensity may exceed […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 10:28

Cryptocurrencies stolen from company account

A case of electronic fraud is being investigated after a Limassol online services company reported that 176,580 cryptocurrencies had been stolen from its accounts. Police are investigating the complaint by the company’s director after an email was sent to the company’s computers on Thursday, inviting employees to follow a specific link. An employee of the […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 10:00

Two-day festival brings the heat

One of the island’s hottest fitness festivals is making its comeback, bringing outdoor fun to Molos in Limassol. Get ready for the Heatwave Fitness Festival! This April 25 and 26, the festival celebrates all things fitness, putting the importance of exercise and community in the spotlight. In one high-impact, high-energy weekend, trainers and instructors from […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 09:11

Trump says he has ‘good news’ on Iran, offers no clarity on peace deal

US President Donald Trump said there had been “some pretty good news” about Iran, suggesting optimism about peace talks to end the war in the Middle East, but he said a ceasefire in the conflict may not be extended without a deal by Wednesday. Iran hours earlier had temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a separate […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 09:02

Cyprus Business Now: tourist arrivals, Limassol, employment, NPLs, shipping, fuel

Cyprus recorded an employment rate of 81.3 per cent in 2025, placing it well above the EU average of 76.1 per cent, according to a report from Eurostat released on Friday. The figures highlight Cyprus’ strong labour market performance, with the country exceeding the bloc’s average at a time when employment across the European Union […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 07:40

European banks face stress tests as geopolitical tensions hit record levels

European lenders are resilient enough to absorb current financial and geopolitical ‌shocks but need to prepare for future uncertainties including cybersecurity risks from AI, François-Louis Michaud, the new head of the European Banking Authority, said. Banks’ ability to absorb big shocks has come into focus as financial markets come under strain ​from the US and […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 06:30

Norwegian imports and non Qatari LNG to meet UK summer demand

Britain ​will have enough gas and electricity supply this summer, the country’s network operators said this week, despite ‌declining domestic gas production and fears over energy supplies from the Middle East. Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and halted Qatari LNG production, which accounts for around a […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 06:00

Rising prices and falling activity raise stagflation risk in Australia

Australia’s corporates are starting to count the cost of the war in the Middle East, ​with profit warnings from two top companies and a crash in business sentiment pointing to pain from rising ‌prices, raising the risk of stagflation. The country’s top airline Qantas Airways (QAN.AX) and second largest lender Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) flagged […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 04:24

Calls for higher cost on unsterilised dogs after law amendment

The cost of owning an unsterilised dog should be significantly higher in order to compel owners to proceed with sterilisation, the president of animal welfare organisation “Rights For Animals”, Chrysso Kakofengitou, said on Friday, commenting on amendments to the Dogs Law passed by parliament on Thursday. Speaking to CNA, Kakofengitou described the revised fee for […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 04:20

Our View: Endless extensions turn hotel licensing into farce

The joke about the licensing of hotels and other tourist premises continued on Thursday when the legislature approved a government bill to extend the operation of these illegal establishments for another two-and-a-half years. This illustrated, once again, the lack of commitment of the government and the political parties to rule of law. It was the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 22:32

Cyprus launches digital registration platform for army conscripts

The defence ministry announced on Friday the launch of the digital service “e-registration” for conscripts of the national guard intake, with the platform now open for the submission of selection data declarations. The system will remain available until midnight on May 3 and is accessible through the government portal under the “Military Service” section. Access […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 22:18

Volt backs Drousiotis as digital evidence presented comes under scrutiny

Volt has denied any distancing from parliamentary candidate Makarios Drousiotis, as police findings and contested digital evidence continue to shape the ‘Sandy’ case. The party’s co-chairman Panos Parras said in a public statement on Friday that “we categorically deny what has been heard and written recently regarding alleged distancing from our candidate, Makarios Drousiotis”, adding […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 21:39

Trump sees deal ‘soon’ with Iran to end war as Strait of Hormuz remains open

Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened to commercial shipping following a ceasefire agreement linked to the Lebanon conflict, as US President Donald Trump said talks to end the war with Iran could take place “soon”. Abbas Araqchi said in a post on X that the strait was “open […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 21:32

Lebanese president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that a ceasefire agreed by his country should lead to “permanent agreements”, in his first televised address since a US-brokered deal ended six weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The ceasefire, reached on Thursday, halted hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed armed group. Its text предусматривает that […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 21:27

Armenia named Destination of the Year 2026 at Nicosia ceremony

Armenia was formally named “Destination of the Year 2026” during an award ceremony in Nicosia, with officials highlighting its cultural heritage and growing appeal among Cypriot travellers. The event, held at the Pharos Arts Foundation on Ermou Street, was organised in cooperation with the Cyprus Travel Writers and Journalists Society and brought together diplomats, tourism […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 21:18

Inmate injured in attack at central prisons

A 22-year-old convict was injured on Friday after being attacked by two other inmates at the central prisons. In a statement issued by the justice ministry, the incident occurred at around 7.25pm under circumstances that remain under investigation. Prison staff intervened immediately and “brought the situation under control”. The injured man was transported by ambulance […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 20:53

Two bids submitted for €125m Paphos–Polis highway project

The Transport Ministry confirmed on Friday that two bids have been submitted for the design and construction of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous highway section from Ayia Marinouda to Stroumbi, Cyfield submitted the lower offer at €124,850,000, while Araco in a joint venture with Geostroy bid €128,935,480. The ministry said the tender concerns “the completion of the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 20:29

Cyprus participates in international security talks on the Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos took part on Friday in a video conference of heads of state and government focused on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, representing President Nikos Christodoulides. The meeting, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, brought together representatives from 49 countries along with the International […]

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