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21 April, 2026
 

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The Tuesday tease: Clear skies and localized mountain dampness

The Tuesday tease: Clear skies and localized mountain dampness

After a Monday that felt like it lasted a year, Tuesday is settling in with a weak low-pressure system that seems more interested in a nap than a storm....

Cyprus moves to end state borrowing from Social Insurance Fund in pension reform plan

Cyprus moves to end state borrowing from Social Insurance Fund in pension reform plan

Cyprus is moving forward with changes to its pension system, with discussions now focusing on both the Social Insurance Fund and Provident Funds. ...

Cyprus records exceptionally high April rainfall, reaching 175% of monthly average

Cyprus records exceptionally high April rainfall, reaching 175% of monthly average

Rainfall in Cyprus has significantly exceeded typical April levels during the first part of the month, according to early figures from the Meteorology Department....

Culling crisis deepens as farmers warn 'no animals will be left'

Culling crisis deepens as farmers warn 'no animals will be left'

Back to square one... Llvestock farmers plan to resubmit their original request to the government, asking that animals not infected with foot and mouth disease in affected units not be culled. ...

Free cancer screening programmes and early detection initiatives expand nationwide

Free cancer screening programmes and early detection initiatives expand nationwide

A shift toward prevention is at the centre of Cyprus’ health planning, with new screening programmes, reforms, and infrastructure projects outlined by Neophytos Charalambides during a presentation of the Ministry’s 2025 review and its priorities for the year ahead....

Human activity behind vast majority of wildfires in Cyprus

Human activity behind vast majority of wildfires in Cyprus

At the launch of Fire Safety Week in Cyprus, Fire Department Chief Nikos Longinos stated that human actions are responsible for the overwhelming majority of wildfires on the island, exceeding 90 percent each year. ...

Search for missing persons in Cyprus advances with new excavations and DNA efforts

Search for missing persons in Cyprus advances with new excavations and DNA efforts

Efforts to locate and identify people who disappeared during Cyprus’ past conflicts are continuing across several areas of the island, with new excavation activity reported in both the occupied and government-controlled areas....

Support for 14-year-old girl and baby after alleged rape

Support for 14-year-old girl and baby after alleged rape

Authorities in Cyprus say support measures are being put in place for a 14-year-old girl who gave birth after an alleged rape, along with her newborn baby, in a case that has deeply concerned the public....

Israeli intelligence firm linked to Cyprus video controversy

Israeli intelligence firm linked to Cyprus video controversy

Given that the government itself, in the confusion and panic that followed the release of the now well-known video last January, quietly allowed the narrative of a Russian hybrid attack against the Republic of Cyprus to take hold, the revelation that the material was actually produced by a private intelligence company from neighboring Israel is, in itself, significant....

New pest adds to growing strain on Cyprus farmers

New pest adds to growing strain on Cyprus farmers

After months of battling frost, drought and even damaging sea winds, farmers in Cyprus are now facing a new and unwelcome threat: an invasive insect attacking key crops across the island....

Safeguarding Client Funds for Electronic Money Institutions and Payment Institutions

Safeguarding Client Funds for Electronic Money Institutions and Payment Institutions

A regulatory requirement demanding immediate attention – A necessity to ensure that client funds are safeguarded...

Cyprus–Greece ferry returns for summer with upgrades and pet-friendly cabins

Cyprus–Greece ferry returns for summer with upgrades and pet-friendly cabins

Just in time for summer, the Cyprus–Greece ferry link is gearing up for a fresh season...and this year, it’s getting a noticeable upgrade....

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....

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