Friday, April 17, 2026

WHEN DOES THE DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PANCYPRIAN ACCESS EXAMINATIONS 2026 EXPIRE? - TODAY AT MIDNIGHT




WHEN DOES THE DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PANCYPRIAN ACCESS EXAMINATIONS 2026 EXPIRE?  - TODAY AT MIDNIGHT - Filenews 17/4


The Examinations Service of the Directorate of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth (YPAN) reminds that the period for the payment of examination fees for participation in the Pancyprian Access Examinations (PEP) 2026 ends on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 23:59.


All relevant information can be found in an announcement of the Ministry of Education [https://enimerosi.moec.gov.cy/ypp19971] dated April 2, 2026.

After the expiration of the above deadline, candidates will be able to submit directly to the Examinations Service a request for late payment of fees or a request for a fee exemption or a request for a refund of fees due to exemption, for another five (5) calendar days, i.e. until Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 23:59, by sending an email to the panexams@schools.ac.cy and attaching all the relevant supporting documents, where required.

CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 17 April 2026



A total of 77 complaints arose from Police Group Z, of which 23 concerned illegal parking offenses during traffic checks yesterday morning in Nicosia.

It should be noted that the Police announced a week of information and policing with intensified traffic controls, with an emphasis on carrying out speed limit checks, with the aim of preventing serious and fatal road collisions.

COASTAL CLEANUP - CYNTHIANA BAY - 25 April

 


COASTAL CLEANUP - CYNTHIANA BAY

25 April 9am

Please be at Cynthiana hotel 8,45 on 25th, Dave will take the divers and Christine will sort the walkers. She will have bags. Make sure you have suitable footwear. 

SOUTHFIELDS - O'Neill's Irish Bar & Grill - 18 April


 

SOUTHFIELDS

O'Neill's Irish Bar & Grill

18 April - 8pm

Booking recommended 26 935888

OPEN INVITATION FOR NEW MEMBERS - PHILHARMONIC OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PAFOS

 


OPEN INVITATION FOR NEW MEMBERS - PHILHARMONIC OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PAFOS
The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Paphos invites young musicians to join its dynamic and become part of a lively musical ensemble that is actively active in concerts, events and cultural activities in Cyprus and abroad.
We are looking for people with basic musical knowledge of Grade 2 and above, willing to collaborate, musical development and participate in an organized musical ensemble.

CHRISTODOULA MARCH POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER




CHRISTODOULA MARCH POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER - Cy Mail 17/4 by Dina Husseini


The annual Christodoula March, due to have been held on Saturday, has been postponed due to the forecast of severe weather, the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society and the Bank of Cyprus said on Friday.

The decision was taken to ensure the safety of participants, volunteers and organisers, and to allow the event to take place under suitable conditions.

The march, which supports services offered free of charge to people with cancer and their families, has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 25, beginning at 3.30pm in all cities.

Organisers said the event remains a symbol of solidarity and support, sending a message that no person faces cancer alone.

Further information on starting points and contributions is available onlinehttps://www.anticancersociety.org.cy/el/christodoula-march

EURO AREA TRADE SURPLUS HALVES AS CYPRUS RECORDS WIDER TRADE DEFICIT




EURO AREA TRADE SURPLUS HALVES AS CYPRUS RECORDS WIDER TRADE DEFICIT - Cy Mail 17/4 by Kyriacos Nicolaou


Eurostat on Friday reported a decline in the euro area’s trade surplus for February, while earlier data released this month by Cyprus’ statistical service pointed to a widening trade deficit driven by a sharp drop in exports.

The latest figures showed that the euro area trade surplus stood at €11.5 billion in February 2026, marking a significant decline from €23.1 billion in February 2025.

At the same time, euro area exports fell to €232.4 billion in February 2026, representing a decrease of 6.7 per cent compared with €249.1 billion a year earlier.