2 h. ago Environmental group condemns rally in Paphos forest as illegal

Organising car races in the Paphos state forest, a Natura 2000 special protection zone, violates both national and EU legislation on nature and biodiversity conservation, environmental organisation Terra Cypria said on Friday. The group called on the agriculture ministry to cancel the rally, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, in the areas of Anadiou, Stavros tis […]

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3 h. ago Lawyer says Philippines’ Duterte was ‘abducted’, too ill to testify at ICC

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was “abducted” before being taken to The Hague to face murder allegations and is too ill to give evidence, his lawyer told International Criminal Court judges at his initial appearance on Friday. Duterte – who arrived in the Netherlands on a flight from Manila on Wednesday after being arrested on […]

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3 h. ago Municipalities threaten payment suspensions over budget delays

The restructuring of local government hit another snag on Friday as municipalities threatened to halt payments if their budgets are not approved by the end of the month. The interior ministry, however, attributed the delays to municipalities failing to submit their budgets in the required format. Speaking on CyBC’s morning programme, head of the union […]

Economics

3 h. ago Cardano (ADA) bulls target 120% rally to cross $1 again as $0.20 rival gears up for a 38x jump

Investors previously anticipated a significant price surge for Cardano (ADA), and it is now gaining momentum, with analysts predicting a rally of 120%. This places the token on track to reclaim its $1 mark. Additionally, the bullish sentiment has increased due to recent infrastructure advancements within the Cardano blockchain ecosystem and the possible approval of […]

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4 h. ago Basceri formally retakes reins as Turkey’s ambassador to north

Ali Murat Basceri on Friday formally recommenced his duties as Turkey’s ambassador in the north, submitting his credentials to Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar at Tatar’s official residence in northern Nicosia after a three-year absence from the role. There, he said he will do his best to “further strengthen the exceptional relations between the two […]

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5 h. ago Μέγα σκάνδαλο στη Super League, με «έτοιμη» ευχαριστήρια επιστολή που ζήτησε ο Μαρινάκης από 9 ΠΑΕ!

Το ελληνικό ποδόσφαιρο γενικότερα και το πρωτάθλημα της Super League ειδικότερα, δεν βαδίζει απλώς σε σκοτεινά μονοπάτια, αλλά βρίσκεται ήδη μέσα σε αυτά και μοιάζει χαμένο από χέρι. Η ΕΠΟ του «συμμάχου» Μάκη Γκαγκάτση και κυρίως οι λιγοστές ΠΑΕ που παραμένουν έξω από το μαντρί, οφείλουν να αντιδράσουν χθες και προς πάσα κατεύθυνση, διότι σε […]

Sport

5 h. ago State scholarships foundation ‘rents out €600k building for €500 per month’

The Cyprus state scholarships foundation (Ikyk) has reportedly spent the last 15 years renting out a building valued at €615,000 for as little as €500 per month to the law firm which used to represent it it, according to reports which surfaced on Friday. The building, which is located in the Nicosia suburb of Aglandjia, […]

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5 h. ago Report concludes there was ‘no misconduct’ over drug storage flood

There is “no suspicion of disciplinary misconduct” regarding any public servant over the flooding of a drug storage warehouse last year, a report into the matter found. The report, which was brought to light by newspaper Politis on Friday, instead focused on potential missteps made at an institutional level by the health insurers’ organisation (HIO) […]

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5 h. ago Αυτά είναι τα ευρωπαϊκά εισιτήρια της Ελλάδας για τη σεζόν 2026/27

Η Πέμπτη ήταν καθοριστική για την Ελλάδα στη βαθμολογία της UEFA, καθώς κλείδωσαν και μαθηματικά τα ευρωπαϊκά εισιτήρια για τη σεζόν 2026/27. Η Ελλάδα δεν μπορεί να τερματίσει ούτε στη 10η θέση στο country ranking ούτε στη 13η θέση. Η 11η και η 12η θέση δίνουν τα ίδια εισιτήρια τα οποία είναι τα εξής. 11-12Η […]

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8 h. ago Junior & Senior School holds second edition of SENCON student summit

SENCON 2025, the second student-organised conference of The Senior School, took place on March 1, 2025, at the Senior School Campus in Latsia, Nicosia. The theme of this one-day conference was “Restoring Faith in Humanity”, a timeless reminder that remains relevant for today’s young people. Its aim was to spark discussions on significant contemporary issues, […]

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8 h. ago US and Israel look to Africa to resettle Palestinians from Gaza

The U.S. and Israel have contacted officials from Sudan, Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland to discuss using their territory for resettling Palestinians from Gaza, the Associated Press reported on Friday, citing U.S. and Israeli officials. Sudan officials said they rejected the proposal by the United States, and officials from Somalia and Somaliland said […]

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9 h. ago Greek PM names new finance and transport ministers in reshuffle

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday named new finance and transport ministers in a cabinet reshuffle designed to boost support after mass protests over a 2023 train disaster. Kyriakos Pierrakakis becomes finance minister, replacing Kostis Hatzidakis, who will take over as deputy prime minister. Pierrakakis is a computer scientist who has spearheaded the digitisation […]

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10 h. ago WISTA International heads to India for sustainable shipping meeting

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) is set to host its mid-term meeting in India. Scheduled for April 9, 2025, in Mumbai, the meeting is part of the International EXCO Conference, themed ‘Navigating Change: The Future of Sustainable Shipping.’ This marks the first time WISTA’s board has convened in India, highlighting the country’s […]

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10 h. ago The power of rebranding: when, why, and how to evolve your brand successfully

In the creatively charged atmosphere of Limassol-based Blackbook Agency’s headquarters, where each corner tells a story of innovation and bold vision, we caught up with founder and managing director Eleftheria Voskaridou. As the driving force behind the company’s direction, her insights are as foundational as the branding principles she champions. She shared with us why […]

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11 h. ago Petrolina: a longstanding sponsor of ‘Love Route’ charity ride

As part of its longstanding commitment to social responsibility and supporting those in need, Petrolina proudly sponsors the annual “Love Route”, organised by the Pancyprian “One Dream One Wish”Association, whose goal is to fulfil the dreams of kids with cancer, for the 17th consecutive year. The “Love Route” is a five-day nationwide motorcycle ride (March […]

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13 h. ago Cyprus And Israel FMs Plan Monthly Trilateral Talks With Greece For Summit Prep

Cyprus And Israel FMs Plan Monthly Trilateral Talks With Greece For Summit Prep  GreekCityTimes.com

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13 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: Alpha Bank, financial literacy, trade deficit, tourism

Alpha Bank’s senior leadership met with state officials and key business figures in Cyprus this week, in order to outline its growth strategy and expansion plans. According to an official announcement from the bank, this four-day visit “reaffirms its commitment to strengthening its presence in Cyprus, positioning its subsidiary as a leading banking choice for businesses […]

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22 h. ago Μαρινάκης: «Από τους πιο άδικους αποκλεισμούς, είμαστε υπερήφανοι – O Ολυμπιακός ανήκει στο Champions League»

Ο Βαγγέλης Μαρινάκης έδωσε συγχαρητήρια στους παίκτες του Ολυμπιακού για την προσπάθεια στον επαναληπτικό με την Μπόντο/Γκλιμτ, έκανε λόγο για άδικο αποκλεισμό, ενώ στάθηκε και στη διαιτησία. Αναλυτικά όσα είπε μετά το τέλος του ματς: «Παίξαμε σε ένα γήπεδο όπου ο αγωνιστικός χώρος δεν ήταν ο ίδιος με ευρωπαϊκά γήπεδα. Είχαμε τραυματισμούς, παίξαμε και στα […]

Sport

22 h. ago Ο Ολυμπιακός κέρδισε και κουνάει σεντόνι: Τι σημαίνει η νίκη επί της Μπόντο Γκλιμτ για τη League Phase του Champions League 2025/26

Ο Ολυμπιακός νίκησε την Μπόντο Γκλιμτ στο Γεώργιος Καραϊσκάκης και προσπέρασε την Ντίναμο Ζάγκρεμπ στο club ranking, αγκαλιάζοντας έτσι ένα εισιτήριο για τη League Phase του Champions League υπό μια βασική προϋπόθεση. Ο Ολυμπιακός δεν πήρε την πρόκριση στα προημιτελικά του Europa League, καθώς ηττήθηκε και στο δεύτερο παιχνίδι από την Μπόντο Γκλιμτ στο Φάληρο. Παράλληλα οι Πειραιώτες […]

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23 h. ago Cera reassures on power supply amid renewable energy cutbacks

The energy regulatory authority (Cera) said on Thursday it is doing what it can to ensure adequacy of electricity supply, in the wake of cutbacks to systems generating power from renewables. In a statement, Cera said it “understands” the consequences of these cutbacks to producers and/or consumers, adding that it expects the problem “to be […]

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