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20 April, 2026
 

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After deadly Germasogeia collapse, Larnaca launches urgent building inspections

After deadly Germasogeia collapse, Larnaca launches urgent building inspections

After the collapse of a building in Germasogeia last week that left two people dead, authorities in Larnaca are moving quickly, sending teams out from Monday to check buildings that could pose a risk to the public....

Cyprus economy grows 3.8% in 2025 as spending and exports rise

Cyprus economy grows 3.8% in 2025 as spending and exports rise

Cyprus’ economy kept a steady pace in 2025, with growth holding at 3.8% in real terms. In current prices, GDP rose by 4.9%....

Israeli army confirms soldier damaged Jesus statue in Lebanon

Israeli army confirms soldier damaged Jesus statue in Lebanon

The Israeli military has confirmed that a widely circulated photo showing a soldier destroying a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon is authentic and says disciplinary action will be taken....

Paphos–Polis road gets more expensive as new bids come in higher than expected

Paphos–Polis road gets more expensive as new bids come in higher than expected

The long-discussed Paphos–Polis road project is facing fresh uncertainty after new bids came in higher than originally estimated, prompting officials to take a closer look before making any final decisions....

Freedom Holding Corp. Acquires ChessBase, a Market Leader in Chess Software, Data and Content

Freedom Holding Corp. Acquires ChessBase, a Market Leader in Chess Software, Data and Content

NEW YORK CITY, NY / April 16, 2026 / Freedom Holding Corp., the international investment and technology company, has announced the acquisition of ChessBase, one of the world's oldest and largest platforms specializing in chess software, analytics and database solutions....

The 20-day chess festival in Cyprus has come to an end. We look forward to the next one

The 20-day chess festival in Cyprus has come to an end. We look forward to the next one

On the evening of 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort on the west coast of Cyprus hosted the closing ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament for the world chess crown....

Hundreds of unsafe buildings put Lefkara residents at risk

Hundreds of unsafe buildings put Lefkara residents at risk

Hundreds of buildings across Lefkara are considered dangerous, with many at risk of collapse, local officials warn, raising fresh safety concerns in the wake of a deadly incident in Limassol....

US taxpayers fund upgrades to Cyprus military bases

US taxpayers fund upgrades to Cyprus military bases

US taxpayer money is being funneled into upgrading key military bases in Cyprus in a move that strengthens the island’s growing role as a safe haven and humanitarian hub in the eastern Mediterranean....

The Monday minimum: A forecast that’s doing the least

The Monday minimum: A forecast that’s doing the least

If you were hoping for a dramatic weather event to justify being late for your first meeting of the week, I have bad news. Today’s weak low-pressure system is about as energetic as a broken espresso machine....

Cyprus pledges €850,000 in humanitarian aid for Sudan crisis

Cyprus pledges €850,000 in humanitarian aid for Sudan crisis

Cyprus has announced a commitment of at least €850,000 in humanitarian assistance for Sudan and neighbouring countries in 2026, following its participation in the Third International Sudan Conference in Berlin....

Cyprus ranks second in EU for single-use plastic bottles per person

Cyprus ranks second in EU for single-use plastic bottles per person

Cyprus records one of the highest per-person levels of single-use plastic beverage bottles in the European Union, according to the European Commission’s first assessment of the Single-Use Plastics Directive....

EU rejects claims of imminent jet fuel shortage across Europe

EU rejects claims of imminent jet fuel shortage across Europe

European officials have pushed back against claims that aviation fuel supplies across the EU could run out within six weeks, calling such reports misleading....

EU firefighting hub in Cyprus set to launch ahead of 2026 wildfire season

EU firefighting hub in Cyprus set to launch ahead of 2026 wildfire season

The European Union is moving ahead with a new regional firefighting initiative in Cyprus, with officials confirming that a base in Paphos will be ready in time for the 2026 summer wildfire period....

Hormuz shuts again as Iran cites US ‘piracy’

Hormuz shuts again as Iran cites US ‘piracy’

The Strait of Hormuz has once again become the focal point of a rapidly escalating confrontation, with Iran declaring the passage effectively closed following what it describes as continued acts of “piracy” by the United States. ...

New law clears the way for dash cams on Cyprus roads

New law clears the way for dash cams on Cyprus roads

Cyprus has introduced legislation that regulates the use of dashboard cameras in vehicles, establishing clear conditions for their installation and operation. ...

Minor offshore earthquake recorded near Paphos

Minor offshore earthquake recorded near Paphos

A small earthquake was detected late Saturday morning near Cyprus. The tremor occurred at approximately 11:11 a.m. in the sea area off Paphos....

Car overturns in midnight crash with seven teens inside

Car overturns in midnight crash with seven teens inside

Police in Nicosia are examining the circumstances of a late-night road accident involving a car driven by a 16-year-old with six other teenagers as passengers....

EU toolbox to curb energy prices, support for all 27 member states

EU toolbox to curb energy prices, support for all 27 member states

Brussels is preparing action on four fronts, working closely with Berlin and Paris, with the goal of keeping energy prices under control across the EU’s 27 member states as concerns grow about a renewed crisis in the Middle East....

Dangerous buildings: Loopholes in the law and reforms still pending

Dangerous buildings: Loopholes in the law and reforms still pending

The collapse of part of an apartment building in Germasogeia, which claimed two lives, exposed serious weaknesses in current legislation...

Violent prison attack leaves 22-year-old inmate hospitalized

Violent prison attack leaves 22-year-old inmate hospitalized

A 22-year-old prisoner was injured on Friday evening following an attack inside the Central Prisons in Nicosia....

Paphos-Polis highway project draws bids exceeding €125 million

Paphos-Polis highway project draws bids exceeding €125 million

Two construction proposals have been filed for the first phase of the long-planned highway linking Paphos with Polis Chrysochous, covering the stretch from Agia Marinouda to Stroumbi. ...

Aykut transferred to Israel after property usurpation conviction

Aykut transferred to Israel after property usurpation conviction

Simon Aykut, who had been serving a five-year prison sentence for illegally exploiting Greek Cypriot properties, has been transferred to Israel. The move was completed on Thursday, according to sources from the Ministry of Justice....

A turning point for Donald Trump?

A turning point for Donald Trump?

Donald Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV, the language he used about the Pontiff, and even more so his post depicting himself as Jesus elicited strong reactions not only from his opponents and critics but also, and more importantly politically, from his supporters....

Pigs to be shot as part of foot-and-mouth disease control plan

Pigs to be shot as part of foot-and-mouth disease control plan

Authorities say pigs infected with foot-and-mouth disease will be euthanized primarily by shooting, as part of efforts to control the outbreak. ...

Cost of essentials jumps with another rise in infant formula

Cost of essentials jumps with another rise in infant formula

Price increases have been recorded across a range of everyday goods in Cyprus, with infant formula among the products drawing particular concern from consumers....

Free MenB vaccinations for students linked to UK university

Free MenB vaccinations for students linked to UK university

Health authorities have introduced precautionary measures following a series of meningococcal group B infections reported in the United Kingdom, concentrated among students in Canterbury, Kent....

Lightning strikes cause forest fires, swiftly contained

Lightning strikes cause forest fires, swiftly contained

Two forest fires caused by lightning strikes were brought under control within minutes on Friday morning after a rapid response by the Department of Forests....

Freedom24 Wins Three Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026 for Tradernet and Neo Compliance

Freedom24 Wins Three Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026 for Tradernet and Neo Compliance

Freedom24, part of Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC), has been named a winner in three nominations of the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Awards, securing recognition for both its proprietary trading platform Tradernet and its AI-driven Neo Compliance framework....

Closing Ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Closing Ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 came to an end with a spectacular and emotional closing ceremony held in the unique setting of Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, at Cape St George in Peyia, Paphos....

226 hazardous buildings identified in Paphos

226 hazardous buildings identified in Paphos

Authorities in Paphos have identified 226 buildings considered structurally unsafe across the district, prompting renewed efforts to assess risks and improve how such cases are handled....

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