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16 April, 2026
 

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Thursday weather forecast: Dusty skies and rising clouds signal a turn in the weather

Thursday weather forecast: Dusty skies and rising clouds signal a turn in the weather

The atmosphere is beginning to shift, with a low-pressure system slowly edging into the region and bringing with it a familiar companion: dust....

Cyprus water reserves recover, but supply risks still loom

Cyprus water reserves recover, but supply risks still loom

Cyprus’s water reserves show some improvement compared with last year, but concerns about long-term supply have not disappeared....

Nightclub altercation in Larnaca leads to attempted murder arrest

Nightclub altercation in Larnaca leads to attempted murder arrest

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder case involving a 19-year-old in Larnaca, stemming from an incident that took place last Sunday....

ECB says interest rates played a key role in curbing inflation across the euro area

ECB says interest rates played a key role in curbing inflation across the euro area

The European Central Bank (ECB) says monetary policy in the euro area was highly effective during the tightening cycle of 2022 to 2023. ...

Foot-and-mouth disease cases rise to 75 as vaccination efforts expand

Foot-and-mouth disease cases rise to 75 as vaccination efforts expand

Veterinary authorities have identified five new cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus, adding to the growing number of affected livestock units. ...

EU move brings displaced Cypriots’ property rights into focus

EU move brings displaced Cypriots’ property rights into focus

A new development in the European Parliament marks a significant step forward for displaced people from Cyprus, as their property rights are now formally acknowledged within discussions on future EU funding....

This time, let’s measure corruption

This time, let’s measure corruption

Corruption in a state carries real costs. It slows growth, erodes trust, and ultimately weakens the quality of democracy citizens experience....

Hundreds of unsafe buildings identified in Nicosia, four face imminent evacuation

Hundreds of unsafe buildings identified in Nicosia, four face imminent evacuation

Authorities in Nicosia have classified 268 buildings as hazardous, with four cases considered urgent enough to require evacuation in the immediate future, according to the District Local Government Organisation (EOA)....

Bus driver seriously injured in passenger attack

Bus driver seriously injured in passenger attack

A bus driver remains hospitalized with serious injuries after being assaulted by a passenger last Sunday. Medical staff are expected to carry out an MRI scan to better evaluate his condition....

Evgenii Tiapkin at Freedom Inside 2026: the European market and the development of the Freedom24 platform

Evgenii Tiapkin at Freedom Inside 2026: the European market and the development of the Freedom24 platform

Freedom24 Executive Director Evgenii Tiapkin took the Main Stage at Freedom Inside in Astana on April 9 with a presentation on the European market and the development of the Freedom24 platform....

Cyprus keeps fuel prices among EU’s lowest despite ongoing cost pressures

Cyprus keeps fuel prices among EU’s lowest despite ongoing cost pressures

Cyprus continues to rank among the European Union countries with relatively lower fuel costs, according to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos....

Square One Capital: The Developer-Turned-Fund Manager Targeting Cyprus's Next Residential Wave

Square One Capital: The Developer-Turned-Fund Manager Targeting Cyprus's Next Residential Wave

A Limassol-based developer with 33 active projects is raising a €200M opportunistic real estate fund targeting 25% net IRR. Here's why the timing is right — and why this team is built to deliver it....

Government dismisses claims of cut-off, guarantees housing for collapse victims

Government dismisses claims of cut-off, guarantees housing for collapse victims

Civil Defence has confirmed that 18 residents displaced by the collapse of a residential building in Germasogeia were immediately relocated to hotel accommodation arranged by the State, pushing back on claims that government support had been discontinued....

Tourism slump hits Famagusta as April hotel occupancy drops by 40%

Tourism slump hits Famagusta as April hotel occupancy drops by 40%

Hotel occupancy in the Famagusta district has dropped sharply this April, with local officials estimating a decline of around 40%, reflecting uncertainty affecting Cyprus’s tourism sector....

Wednesday weather bulletin: A warm spell with a cloudy curtain

Wednesday weather bulletin: A warm spell with a cloudy curtain

A brief spell of high pressure is giving Cyprus a calm and warm pause, but it’s the kind that feels temporary, like a quiet interlude before the next act begins....

Cyprus prepares for record-breaking number of candidates in May elections

Cyprus prepares for record-breaking number of candidates in May elections

Officials are preparing for what could be the most crowded parliamentary race in the country’s recent history, with expectations that the number of candidates in the upcoming May 24 elections will surpass previous records....

Greek Cypriot sentenced to two months by Turkish Cypriot ''court'' over drug case

Greek Cypriot sentenced to two months by Turkish Cypriot ''court'' over drug case

A Greek Cypriot man has been sentenced to two months in prison by a ''court'' in the occupied Nicosia after being found in possession of drugs at a crossing point....

Cyprus claims silver and strong finishes at European Judo Hopes in Bosnia

Cyprus claims silver and strong finishes at European Judo Hopes in Bosnia

Cyprus celebrated an impressive showing at the European Judo Hopes tournament held in Bosnia, where the national delegation delivered strong performances and earned multiple top placements....

Cyprus tops EU in social media use among young people

Cyprus tops EU in social media use among young people

In 2025, 98.25% of individuals aged 16-29 in Cyprus reported using social networking platforms, placing the country at the top among the 19 EU member states with available data....

Turkey excludes Cyprus from UN climate briefing

Turkey excludes Cyprus from UN climate briefing

The European Union has voiced strong criticism following a decision by Turkey to exclude the Republic of Cyprus from a recent United Nations briefing tied to climate discussions....

Resurrection Day

Resurrection Day

This year’s Easter feels different from anything even the oldest people in this country can remember. Hell has opened its gates in a region that for centuries has been a meeting ground of civilizations and religions....

Tensions escalate in Pyla buffer zone while UN steps up monitoring

Tensions escalate in Pyla buffer zone while UN steps up monitoring

Tensions have resurfaced in the buffer zone surrounding the mixed village of Pyla, with developments on the nearby plateau drawing the attention of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), local authorities, and international observers....

Parliament tightens doctor registration rules, adds Greek language requirement

Parliament tightens doctor registration rules, adds Greek language requirement

Parliament has approved amendments to the legislation governing the registration of doctors, introducing a series of changes aimed at improving oversight, modernizing procedures, and supporting the country’s growing focus on medical tourism....

Limassol building collapse exposes longstanding building safety risks

Limassol building collapse exposes longstanding building safety risks

A recent building collapse in Limassol that killed two people and injured three others has brought renewed attention to the dangers posed by aging and poorly maintained buildings....

Sandy case intensifies with police reviewing key statement

Sandy case intensifies with police reviewing key statement

The investigation surrounding Sandy continues to unfold, with authorities confirming that key testimony has already been obtained and is currently under review....

Easter bonfires drive Fire Service into high alert

Easter bonfires drive Fire Service into high alert

The Fire Service reported a sharp rise in incidents over a five-day period, with more than 120 calls linked to traditional bonfires....

Tuesday forecast: Haze and a warm-up before a late-week shift

Tuesday forecast: Haze and a warm-up before a late-week shift

Tuesday begins on a bright and easy note, with mostly clear skies greeting the island. But don’t be fooled into thinking it’s a crystal-clear kind of day. A fine layer of dust is slipping into the atmosphere, softening the sunshine and giving the horizon that familiar hazy glow....

Germasogeia building collapse leaves one dead, several injured

Germasogeia building collapse leaves one dead, several injured

Part of a two-story apartment building collapsed in Germasogeia shortly before 13:30 on Holy Saturday, triggering a major emergency response with reports of trapped individuals and multiple injuries....

Kathikas revives Good Friday cross procession tradition

Kathikas revives Good Friday cross procession tradition

A Good Friday tradition was once again revived in the village of Kathikas, where residents and visitors gathered for a reenactment of Jesus Christ carrying the Holy Cross from the Praetorium to Golgotha....

EU increases Russian LNG imports despite looming energy ban

EU increases Russian LNG imports despite looming energy ban

The European Union has significantly increased its reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia in early 2026, despite its stated goal of phasing out all Russian gas imports within the next two years....

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