Archive April 2026

The defence ministry announced on Friday the launch of the digital service “e-registration” for conscripts of the national guard intake, with the platform now open for the submission of selection ...

Volt has denied any distancing from parliamentary candidate Makarios Drousiotis, as police findings and contested digital evidence continue to shape the ‘Sandy’ case. The party’s co-chairman Panos Parras said ...

Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened to commercial shipping following a ceasefire agreement linked to the Lebanon conflict, as US President Donald ...

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that a ceasefire agreed by his country should lead to “permanent agreements”, in his first televised address since a US-brokered deal ended six ...

Armenia was formally named “Destination of the Year 2026” during an award ceremony in Nicosia, with officials highlighting its cultural heritage and growing appeal among Cypriot travellers. The event, held at ...

A 22-year-old convict was injured on Friday after being attacked by two other inmates at the central prisons. In a statement issued by the justice ministry, the incident occurred at ...

The Transport Ministry confirmed on Friday that two bids have been submitted for the design and construction of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous highway section from Ayia Marinouda to Stroumbi, Cyfield ...

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos took part on Friday in a video conference of heads of state and government focused on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, representing President Nikos ...

The Defence ministry confirmed on Friday that ten Cypriot participants have secured involvement in the European Defence Fund (EDF) projects, with expected European Commission funding of approximately €14 million. The announcement ...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday called for an end to “maximalist approaches which attempt to exclude” both Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots in the eastern Mediterranean, during his ...

French guitarist Edith Pageaud is celebrated for her imaginative artistry and distinctive approach to the guitar. The sought-after musician lands in Cyprus this April as part of the 20th EGTA ...

The municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has expressed strong opposition to the operation of migrant accommodation structures within tourist areas, citing concerns over location and management In a statement issued on Friday, ...

A yellow weather warning for isolated thunderstorms has been issued for Cyprus, with conditions expected to deteriorate on Saturday. According to a statement issued by the met office on Friday, ...

Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu on Friday said that Cyprus “has long been part of the ‘promised land’ concept” for Israel, and that “this is why relations between Israel ...

Greece and Cyprus are advancing discussions over the transfer of Leopard 1A5 battle tanks to the national guard, with consultations ongoing and key details still under negotiation. According to Greek ...

A rare indigenous Cypriot sheep breed is at risk of being wiped out after antibodies for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) were detected in a flock in Dromolaxia, raising fears that hundreds ...

A residential building in the Yermasoyia area of Limassol is scheduled to be evacuated due to security concerns, local media reported on Friday. According to Phileleftheros, the apartment complex in ...

Convicted Israeli businessman Simon Aykut has been transferred to Israel to serve the remainder of his prison sentence, following a formal request under an agreement governing the transfer of prisoners ...

The leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria have all been invited to attend next week’s European Council summit in Cyprus, European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said on ...

Dust pollution in Cyprus is a public health hazard requiring legislative action, according to pulmonologist Dr Haris Armeftis, who warned that rising concentrations are increasingly affecting both vulnerable groups and ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced the issuance of a €2 commemorative coin marking the Republic of Cyprus’ assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the European ...

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed a deal ...

Culling of pigs has begun at the first pig unit confirmed to be infected with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Palaiometocho area, Veterinary Services spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said on Friday, ...

Demetra Holdings Plc on Friday announced that it completed a share buyback on April 16, acquiring 6,400 of its own shares during the daily session. The transaction was carried out by Demetra ...