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1. Less talk, more action

2. Israel strikes Iran, air defenses activated amid rising tensions

Iran has fired air defense batteries amid reports of explosions near a major airbase in Isfahan province, according to state media, amidst escalating tensions following Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel following an attack against its consulate in Syria....

3. Turkey-EU relations fracture over Cyprus connection

''The Cypriot connection to progress in Turkey-EU relations will never be accepted by us,'' declares the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs....

4. Two Russians held for alleged spy activities in Germany

Two Russian nationals have been arrested in southern Germany suspected of plotting sabotage attacks on US military facilities, German prosecutors announced on Thursday....

5. Lakatamia residents startled by overnight blast

Authorities were placed on high alert early Thursday, April 18, following an explosion in the Lefkosia Province, sending shockwaves through the community. ...

6. Migration tops Cypriot concerns in EU election prep

In less than two months, Cyprus gears up for not only local elections but also European Parliament elections, with a Eurobarometer survey revealing key concerns and priorities among Cypriot voters....

7. Four Seasons yacht plans 130 port visits in 30 countries

In the bustling cruise market, Four Seasons Yachts has made a splash, unveiling its inaugural vessel flaunting 95 opulent suites and set to embark on its maiden voyage come January 2026....

8. Countdown for potential Israeli strike on Iran heightens tensions

Israel is gearing up for a potential strike against Iran, with its air force on full alert for retaliation....

9. Cyprus braces for rising Israel-Iran tensions

When Saddam Hussein attacked the center of Tel Aviv with scud missiles in January 1991, Israeli citizens wore gas masks due to the risk of chemical attacks. It took 33 years for Israel to face another missile attack from a sovereign state....

10. Cyprus problem overlooked in EU Summit discussions on Turkey

The EU Council Secretariat has submitted a preliminary set of conclusions ahead of the upcoming Summit on April 17-18, delving into the matter of Turkey......

11. Commonwealth leaders forge path to ocean sustainability

On Friday, April 19, 2024, Limassol will host the inaugural ministerial summit for the Oceans of the Commonwealth States....

12. British jets intercept Iranian drones in defense of Israel

The Typhoon FGR4 fighter jets, launched from the Akrotiri base in Cyprus, are believed to have participated in the UK's involvement in defending Israel against an Iranian attack on Saturday night. ...

13. Cyprus revokes asylum apps of Syrians travelling via occupied areas

Following a meeting of the National Security Council at the Presidential Palace, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced the immediate revocation...

14. In the face of threats, Biden tells Israel to 'take the win'

The Biden administration congratulated Israel on successfully intercepting over 300 missiles and drones launched by Iran, with US support....

15. Iran strikes Israel with 100 drones and missiles

Iran fired multiple drones and cruise missiles towards Israel, heightening concerns of a broader conflict in the region. The Israeli military disclosed the attack, emphasizing that it would take several hours for the weapons to reach their targets. ...

16. Germany under fire for arms sales to Israel amid Gaza conflict

Germany will face a fresh call to revoke all arms sales to Israel on Thursday in a lawsuit that puts more pressure on Berlin amid a rising outcry about the scale of deaths and destruction in the war on Gaza....

17. Russia's influence tactics exposed in EU election probe

Less than two months before European voters in 27 countries take part in EU Parliament elections, Belgium says it is investigating pro-Russian networks that are trying to influence the vote....

18. President calls emergency National Security Council meeting

President Nicos Christodoulides has called for an emergency meeting of Cyprus's National Security Council (NSC) to address recent migration flows and regional developments....

19. Cyprus President to join EU leaders in Vienna for high-stakes dinner

President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, is going to Vienna on Friday, where he will participate in a working dinner with a group of leaders......

20. Police rake in €3.3 million in fines

In a recent statement, the Police revealed that from the start of the year until now, they have executed a staggering 18,791 fine warrants across the country. ...

21. Tatar's UN meeting and rhetoric challenge Cyprus peace talks

The meeting between Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, and UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, held in New York, along with Tatar's subsequent rhetoric, both publicly and in an interview with the British newspaper...

22. Wizz Air seeks cabin crew in Cyprus

Nicosia, 10th of April 2024: Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, is hosting a recruiting day for Cabin crew, this Thursday, 11th of April in Larnaca, in the Best Western Plus Larco Hotel, 10 Pontou Street, 6301, Cyprus....

23. Hatzigiannis: ''The social responsibility of banks is non-existent''

Members of the Commerce Committee voiced disappointment following the responses provided by bank representatives regarding the installation of additional automatic teller machines (ATMs) to facilitate money withdrawals in communities....

24. Austrian spy allegedly passed data to Russian operatives

Austria is reeling from what authorities are calling its most significant espionage scandal in decades. At the center of the storm is the arrest of Egisto Ott, a former intelligence officer whose alleged actions have unveiled a web of Russian infiltration and manipulation within the country. ...

25. Cyprus showcases business potential at Japan forum

Cyprus Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou showcased Cyprus as a prime international business hub during the Cyprus-Japan Business Forum in Tokyo....

26. Spain to end ''golden visa'' scheme for real estate investment

Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced the discontinuation of the ''golden visa'' scheme, which grants residency rights to foreigners investing in real estate....

27. Kyriakos Kouros assumes role as Cyprus' High Commissioner to the UK

Ambassador Andreas Kakouris has assumed his duties as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' new Permanent Secretary....

28. Cyprus urges EU support for Lebanon amid migration challenges

The Cypriot government is pleading with the European Union (EU) for financial support for Lebanon to bolster its border management efforts, according to a report by our Brussels correspondent, George Kakouris. ...

29. Mexico cuts ties with Ecuador after Embassy raid

Mexico announced the severance of diplomatic ties with Ecuador following a tumultuous incident at the Mexican embassy in Quito. The event unfolded when Ecuadorian police forcibly entered the embassy to arrest former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, ...

30. Lebanon to Cyprus: $3000 per person for the deadly journey

The security authorities of the Republic were not oblivious to the presence of networks smuggling illegal immigrants westwards through Cyprus, ...