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Cyprus Among Donors Backing EU Effort to Address Sudan Humanitarian Crisis

Cyprus is among the countries contributing financially to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, as part of a wider European mobilization exceeding €811 million. During the third International Conference on…

Cyprus Tourism Drops 30% in March Amid Middle East Conflict

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus fell by 30% in March because of the war in the Middle East, the vice president of the Cyprus Travel Agents Association has said. Christos Christou…

EU Body Backs Cyprus Proposal for European Clinical Excellence Center

Cyprus’ Health Ministry has hailed as a significant achievement the unanimous approval of its proposal to create a “European Center of Clinical Excellence” by the European Economic and Social Committee…

First Foot‑and‑Mouth Case Found in Pig Farm as Infections Rise to 92

Authorities have confirmed the first case of foot‑and‑mouth disease in a pig farm, detected at a facility in Palaiometocho housing about 4,000 animals. Sotiria Georgiadou, a senior officer with the…

Cyprus Sets May 6 Nomination Day for May 24 Parliamentary, Local Elections

Candidate submissions for Cyprus’ May 24 parliamentary elections have been set for May 6, authorities said. The date was agreed at a meeting between Interior Ministry Director General Elikkos Elia…

Cyprus Sees Strong Economic Potential in Expanding Defence Industry

Cyprus’ defence industry holds strong economic potential and is becoming an increasingly important sector for the country, the president said. He added that the industry also plays a key role…

Cyprus Posts Second‑Lowest Inflation in EU, Finance Ministry Says

The government’s measures introduced last year have helped keep prices lower in Cyprus than in most other EU member states, the Finance Ministry said in a statement. It was commenting…

Cyprus Police Announce Security Measures for Omonia–APOEL Match on Saturday

Cyprus police announced extensive security and crowd‑management measures ahead of Saturday’s Omonia–APOEL football match at GSP Stadium, scheduled for 5 p.m. as part of the league’s second‑phase fixtures. Stadium gates…

Cyprus Court Orders 7‑Day Remand for Man Arrested in Larnaca Attempted Murder Case

A 23‑year‑old man arrested in connection with an attempted murder in Larnaca earlier this week was ordered held for seven days. The suspect appeared before the Larnaca District Court in…

Cyprus Police Step Up Overnight Patrols in Ongoing Crime‑Prevention Drive

Cyprus police carried out intensified overnight patrols across the island as part of ongoing targeted operations aimed at preventing serious crime and maintaining public order, authorities said Friday. Police said…

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