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24 April, 2026
 

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EU leaders get down to business on day two

EU leaders get down to business on day two

After a more relaxed evening of talks over dinner in Ayia Napa, EU leaders rolled up their sleeves in Nicosia on Friday, shifting from pleasantries to the hard politics of money, energy and war....

Watch your interest rates: CBC sets legal limit at 11.72%

Watch your interest rates: CBC sets legal limit at 11.72%

The Central Bank of Cyprus has set the country’s reference interest rate at 11.72%, drawing a clear legal line for what counts as excessive and illegal lending....

Sky Masters: Appointed General Sales Agent of DAN AIR in Cyprus

Sky Masters: Appointed General Sales Agent of DAN AIR in Cyprus

We are pleased to announce that as of April 2026, Sky Masters has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) of DAN AIR in Cyprus....

Cyprus issues €45,000 in fines over foot-and-mouth disease violations

Cyprus issues €45,000 in fines over foot-and-mouth disease violations

Cyprus’ Veterinary Services say they have stepped up inspections across farms and animal-related facilities as authorities tighten enforcement of emergency measures aimed at containing foot-and-mouth disease....

CYSEC withdraws license from Kronstadt Asset Management

CYSEC withdraws license from Kronstadt Asset Management

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) officially withdrew the operational license of Kronstadt Asset Management Ltd during its board meeting on March 9, 2026. ...

Cyprus Airways resumes flights between Tel Aviv and Cyprus from 23 April

Cyprus Airways resumes flights between Tel Aviv and Cyprus from 23 April

Cyprus Airways is pleased to announce the resumption of its flights between Larnaca and Tel Aviv starting 23 April, restoring an important connection between Cyprus and Israel. Flights will operate daily, providing passengers with convenient and frequent travel options. ...

Macron and Christodoulides visit French–Cypriot school in Nicosia

Macron and Christodoulides visit French–Cypriot school in Nicosia

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the French–Cypriot School in Nicosia on Friday, joining Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in a symbolic stop that placed education at the heart of growing ties between Cyprus and France....

Cablenet and CyberSift: A partnership to deliver simple, intelligent cybersecurity for businesses in Cyprus of every size

Cablenet and CyberSift: A partnership to deliver simple, intelligent cybersecurity for businesses in Cyprus of every size

Cablenet, one of Cyprus's leading telecommunications providers, announces a strategic partnership with CyberSift, the Malta-based global cybersecurity specialist, through two exclusive events, for business clients, in Nicosia and Limassol....

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort accepted into global luxury travel group Virtuoso

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort accepted into global luxury travel group Virtuoso

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,200 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Panayiotis Markou, Director of Sales & Marketing at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 20,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average of (U.S.) $25–$30 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel....

Cypriot students develop natural mouthwash aimed at tackling hidden dental problems

Cypriot students develop natural mouthwash aimed at tackling hidden dental problems

In a small lab project that could easily scale into something much bigger, a group of students in Cyprus has created an all-natural mouthwash designed to tackle one of the less visible but important problems in oral health: biofilms....

Significant distinctions for Eurolife at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026

Significant distinctions for Eurolife at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026

With an impressive presence at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026, Eurolife reaffirmed its role as a pioneer in digital transformation, demonstrating that genuine innovation translates into experiences that make insurance more immediate, easier, and more human....

Roads reopen at Rizoelia after tense stand-off with farmers

Roads reopen at Rizoelia after tense stand-off with farmers

Traffic is flowing normally again at the Rizoelia roundabout on Friday morning, police said, after a tense day that saw one of Larnaca’s key junctions partially blocked by protesting livestock farmers....

Last menu of Andreas Mavrommatis served at EU summit in Ayia Napa

Last menu of Andreas Mavrommatis served at EU summit in Ayia Napa

Just days before his sudden passing, Michelin-starred Cypriot chef Andreas Mavrommatis had been working on the menu that the Republic of Cyprus served to EU heads of state and government at the Ayia Napa Marina on April 23 and 24....

EU leaders meet in Ayia Napa as farmers shut down roads and port

EU leaders meet in Ayia Napa as farmers shut down roads and port

Late Thursday night, just minutes before midnight, the first day of the informal EU summit at the Ayia Napa Marina wrapped up at 11:45 p.m....

The Friday forecast is a total vibe: Just block out the noise

The Friday forecast is a total vibe: Just block out the noise

If today’s weather were a person, it would be the one who shows up to the office in socks and sandals. We’re still dealing with a weak low-pressure system that’s essentially the meteorological equivalent of a shrug....

Parliament approves tougher crackdown on illegal “pirate taxis”

Parliament approves tougher crackdown on illegal “pirate taxis”

Parliament unanimously approved stricter measures against illegal passenger transport last week, adopting an amendment aimed at tackling so-called “pirate taxis.”...

Finance Ministry says government actions helped keep inflation low in Cyprus

Finance Ministry says government actions helped keep inflation low in Cyprus

Government policies introduced since 2025 have played a clear role in keeping prices relatively contained, according to the Ministry of Finance, which pointed to the latest Eurostat data to support its position....

A simple fix for a dangerous housing reality

A simple fix for a dangerous housing reality

On Holy Saturday, an aging apartment building collapsed, costing two people their lives. Tragic. The Minister of the Interior met with the President and a delegation from the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber to discuss dangerous buildings and possible steps to manage these risks more effectively. ...

Cyprus records 195 migrant deportations since March

Cyprus records 195 migrant deportations since March

Authorities have carried out 195 deportations of foreign nationals between March 1 and April 23, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal residence and crime....

''Responsible and irresponsible individuals are misleading livestock farmers''

''Responsible and irresponsible individuals are misleading livestock farmers''

Members of the Parliamentary Agriculture Committee once again asked for answers about compensation and the next steps the Ministry of Agriculture and the Veterinary Services plan to take to deal with foot-and-mouth disease, just hours before Parliament dissolves....

EAC strike tests power supply as unions warn of further action

EAC strike tests power supply as unions warn of further action

A 24-hour nationwide strike by employees of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) began at midnight on April 22 and is set to conclude at midnight on April 23, with assurances that electricity supply is expected to remain stable under current conditions....

Cyprus and Lithuania move closer as leaders pledge stronger EU ties

Cyprus and Lithuania move closer as leaders pledge stronger EU ties

Cyprus and Lithuania are looking to tighten their ties, with both countries signaling a stronger partnership, not just between them, but also within the European Union....

Parliament rules: No more wasted solar power

Parliament rules: No more wasted solar power

In a move that will come as a relief to thousands of households across Cyprus, Parliament has stepped in to stop extra solar energy from simply disappearing....

Suspended mayor claims ''coordinated attack'' as rape case moves to trial

Suspended mayor claims ''coordinated attack'' as rape case moves to trial

Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos is pushing back against allegations that have shaken the local political scene, claiming he is the target of a ''coordinated and relentless attack'' aimed at destroying him politically and personally....

Macron makes historic official visit to Cyprus, first by French President Since 1960

Macron makes historic official visit to Cyprus, first by French President Since 1960

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the Presidential Palace on Thursday, marking a historic moment for Cyprus, the first official bilateral visit by a French head of state since the Republic was founded in 1960....

Wizz Air now flies to Madrid!

Wizz Air now flies to Madrid!

Wizz Air announces the expansion of its route portfolio in Larnaca with the addition of two routes to Athens and Madrid, as well as planned frequency increases on its routes to Barcelona, Thessaloniki and Yerevan, further strengthening connectivity between Cyprus and major European destinations....

Livestock farmers protest over animal culling

Livestock farmers protest over animal culling

Livestock farmers from across Cyprus took to the roads on Thursday, staging a protest in the Rizoelia area of Larnaca over government handling of animal disease outbreaks and culling policies....

No more ''borrowing” from pension fund, government says

No more ''borrowing” from pension fund, government says

A long-standing distortion in Cyprus’ social insurance fund is finally being addressed as the government moves to ''freeze'' its growing debt to the fund and shift its investment strategy to an independent authority....

Snake season begins as venomous vipers appear near homes

Snake season begins as venomous vipers appear near homes

As temperatures climb and spring settles in, an all-too-familiar visitor is making a comeback across Cyprus...snakes....

Airfares set to surge this summer as United hikes prices and Lufthansa slashes flights

Airfares set to surge this summer as United hikes prices and Lufthansa slashes flights

If you’re planning a summer getaway, brace yourself; flying is about to get more expensive and a lot less predictable....

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