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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba was chosen by Iran’s Assembly of Experts to succeed his late father as supreme leader, in a sign that hardliners were still firmly in charge. The clerical body named the 56-year-old mid-ranking cleric, who has survived the U.S.-Israeli air war on Iran, as successor more than a week after Ayatollah […]

09.03.2026 09:27

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When does a real estate agent get a commission?

The functioning of the real estate market has always relied on intermediation. A real estate agent is expected to identify an interested party, bring the parties into contact and contribute meaningfully to the conclusion of an agreement. Their involvement often proves decisive, particularly in complex transactions requiring negotiation, coordination and management of expectations. However, the […]

09.03.2026 09:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Macron and Mitsotakis Visit Cyprus Amid Middle East Tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis are visiting Cyprus on Monday, a trip officials say carries clear political and security messages as the Middle East crisis deepens. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides is scheduled to meet both leaders before the three travel together to the Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos. Government […]

09.03.2026 09:15

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Four arrested, 372 traffic reports filed in overnight operations

The police arrested four people and reported 372 individuals for traffic violations in overnight operations to combat crime and instil a sense of safety among the public. The arrests were made in connection with theft from an employee, theft of a motorcycle and public insult. In the framework of Sunday night’s operations, the police checked […]

09.03.2026 08:50

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Global AI glasses shipments surge in 2025 as Meta dominates market

Global shipments of AI glasses reached 8.7 million units in 2025, marking a dramatic 322 per cent increase, according to the latest estimates released by market analysts Omdia. The surge reflects rapidly rising interest in this emerging device category as technology companies accelerate development and market expansion. Meta retained its position as the dominant force […]

09.03.2026 08:20

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Cyprus fertility rate slightly above EU average

EU birth rates fall to lowest level since 2001 Births across the European Union declined in 2024, according to Eurostat, with Cyprus recording a total fertility rate slightly above the EU average, while overall figures fell to their lowest level since 2001. According to Eurostat’s latest demographic data, 3.55 million babies were born in the […]

09.03.2026 08:16

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Global smartphone shipments set to decline in 2026 amid rising costs

Global smartphone shipments are forecast to decline by around 7 per cent year-on-year in 2026, according to a report by market intelligence firm Omdia. The forecast is based on first-quarter memory price assumptions, which indicate that pricing pressure and constrained supply are expected to begin easing during the second half of the year. Despite the […]

09.03.2026 08:00

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Man arrested for stealing bike, beating owner

A 31-year-old was arrested on Sunday in connection with the theft of a motorcycle in Paphos. On Sunday at noon, a 27-year-old reported that his motorcycle had been stole. The bike was at the time parked outside the block of flats he lives in. At around 6pm, the 27-year-old saw his motorcycle and, in an […]

09.03.2026 07:56

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Oil surges over 25%, on track for record daily jump due to escalating Iran war

Oil prices surged more than 25% on Monday to their highest levels since mid-2022 as some major producers cut supplies and fears of prolonged shipping disruptions gripped the market due to the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Energy markets are particularly nervous because the crisis is unfolding around the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly […]

09.03.2026 07:47

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Larnaca flights cancelled amid continuing Middle East crisis

A total of 38 flights to and from Larnaca airport were cancelled on Monday due to the crisis in the Middle East. According to airport data, 19 arrivals and 19 departures of various airlines have been cancelled including to Middle East destinations, such as Israel, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates. Passengers are urged to […]

09.03.2026 07:46

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Early week fine weather, dust on Wednesday, rain on Thursday

The week starts off with mainly clear skies and passing clouds in the afternoon. Fine dust in the atmosphere can be expected as of Wednesday. Winds will be a northeast gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, over slight to moderate seas. Temperatures will reach 18C inland, 20C along the coast and 9C […]

09.03.2026 07:37

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Energy app turns neighbours into local clean energy power players

An energy app developed by EU-funded researchers is helping neighbours cut carbon, earn modest returns and boost the use of clean power in their own communities. By Anthony King A school in Madrid is now powered by solar panels on its roof thanks to investments from local residents. People could put in as little as […]

09.03.2026 07:30

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From fragmented to connected: a shared hub for Europe’s AI

Europe’s AI researchers are joining forces through an EU-funded digital platform that allows them to share tools, data and computing power to drive collaboration and innovation. By Michael Allen Across Europe, researchers are using AI to tackle everything from underwater noise pollution to media fact-checking and smarter farming. Until recently, there was no widely used […]

09.03.2026 07:00

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Education level determines gender employment gap for parents in EU

The gender employment gap among adults living in households with children was less pronounced for highly educated women compared with those with lower levels of education across the EU in 2024. For women with low education, employment rates decreased as the number of children in the household grew. The gender employment gap for this group […]

09.03.2026 06:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Two New Foot‑and‑Mouth Cases Detected in Larnaca as Outbreak Reaches 34 Farms

Two more livestock farms in Larnaca district tested positive for foot‑and‑mouth disease on Sunday, bringing the total number of affected units nationwide to 34, authorities said. Laboratory tests confirmed new infections in cattle and sheep‑goat holdings in Dromolaxia and Aradippou, according to the Veterinary Services. The latest cases come as Cyprus continues to battle a […]

09.03.2026 06:07

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Turkey to Discuss Deploying F‑16s in Northern Cyprus as Regional Tensions Rise

Turkey’s Cabinet is set to discuss the possible deployment of F‑16 fighter jets in the Turkish‑occupied north of Cyprus, Turkish media reported Monday, a move that would mark a significant escalation in Ankara’s military posture on the island. The meeting, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will also review the ongoing war in the Middle […]

09.03.2026 06:02

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Skies will remain mostly sunny Monday

A weak high‑pressure system is keeping conditions mostly clear across the island, forecasters said Monday, though stronger northeasterly winds and light atmospheric dust are expected mid‑week. Skies will remain mostly sunny Monday, with some localized cloud buildup in the afternoon. Northeasterly winds will blow at light to moderate levels, and seas will be calm to […]

09.03.2026 05:44

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Getting to grips with our dogs

After our recent piece ‘Why Cyprus needs its cats and dogs’ on the island’s relationship with our felines and canines (Cyprus Mail, February 9), canine behaviour consultant Nick Ravignat got in touch. Based in Limassol and Paphos and working closely with dog owners across Cyprus, he felt the article touched on something important but also […]

09.03.2026 04:24

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Iran names Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, as new supreme leader

Iran’s Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader, state media reported on Sunday. Mojtaba, a mid-ranking cleric with close ties to the powerful Revolutionary Guards, had long been viewed by elements of Iran’s ruling establishment as a potential successor to his father, […]

08.03.2026 23:19

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India crush New Zealand to defend World Cup title

India became the first team to retain the men’s Twenty20 World Cup title after handing out a 96-run demolition of New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. India also became the first team to lift the title three times, while New Zealand’s wait for a maiden white-ball World Cup continues. […]

08.03.2026 20:22

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Port Vale cause FA Cup shock to reach quarter-finals

Third-tier strugglers Port Vale pulled off the shock of the FA Cup fifth round to beat Premier League Sunderland 1-0 and reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954 on Sunday. Ben Waine’s 28th-minute goal proved enough to clinch a famous victory for the Vale Park club who are in danger of being relegated […]

08.03.2026 19:21

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Stefanou demands abolition of British Cyprus bases

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou on Sunday demanded the abolition of the British bases in Cyprus, saying, “we have been emphasising this for decades”. “Once again, the peoples of the world are paying a heavy price in blood for the interests of the powerful. This time, our small homeland was targeted, and not by chance. The […]

08.03.2026 19:16

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Dendias: It would be unforgivable for Greece to turn its back on Cyprus

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Sunday said it would be “unforgivable” for Greece to turn its back on Cyprus “at such a difficult time”, after deploying four fighter jets and two frigates to the island following a drone strike on its British Akrotiri air force base. “It would be historically and nationally unforgivable, at […]

08.03.2026 19:01

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Mutuum Finance builds non-custodial lending protocol while 414B SHIB leaves exchanges and $1 hope fades

With a circulating supply in the hundreds of trillions, Shiba Inu would require market capitalization exceeding $40 trillion for each token to reach one dollar, a figure dwarfing the entire global economy. Recent on-chain data shows 414 billion SHIB tokens moving off exchanges, suggesting holders are transferring assets to cold storage. Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) […]

08.03.2026 18:10

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