Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Turkey intercepts ballistic missile in eastern Mediterranean

A ballistic missile fired from Iran was intercepted by Turkish anti-missile infrastructure in the eastern Mediterranean, the Turkish defence ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said that it had been “determined that the ordnance fell in the Dortyol district of the Hatay province”, which is located northeast of Cyprus’ Karpas peninsula. “Our resolve and capacity […]

04.03.2026 13:53

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Paphos councillor offers help for Cypriot students stranded in Thailand

Paphos municipal councillor, Alexander Jiang offered his services to the government on Wednesday in facilitating the repatriation of nine Cypriot students remain stranded in Thailand, after widespread airspace and airport closures across parts of the Middle East disrupted their return journey following a post-exams holiday. The students, all aged 23, travelled to Thailand after completing […]

04.03.2026 13:47

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Call for distance schooling after drone attack closes some schools

Closing schools in Akrotiri, Trachoni, Episkopi and Asomatos following military activity in the area was a preventive measure for the safety of children and teachers, however schooling must continue, Disy MP Giorgos Karoullas said on Wednesday. Karoullas was speaking after a House education committee discussed the situation in Cyprus “due to the attacks against the […]

04.03.2026 13:39

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Share trading totals €54.5 million in first two months of 2026, CSE reports

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) council on Wednesday announced the specific market shares held by its members during the trading period of February 2026. This official disclosure incorporates several detailed data sets including the value of pre-agreed transactions for the month of February 2026. The council further provided information regarding market shares that exclude these […]

04.03.2026 13:31

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Anti-war protest planned in Nicosia after drone strikes

An anti-war demonstration is planned in Nicosia on Thursday to protest the recent US and Israeli drone strikes on Iran and military activity around Cyprus’ British bases, the Cyprus Peace Council announced on Wednesday. It will take place at 5.30pm in front of the Presidential Palace On Tuesday, an anti-war demonstration also took place in […]

04.03.2026 13:17

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Ookla Awards honour Cyta’s five years running as Cyprus’ fastest mobile network

Cyta secured five major distinctions from Ookla for the second half of 2025, reaffirming its consistent performance in mobile communications in Cyprus. The range of these recognitions reflects strong results across key performance areas, including speed, video and gaming experience. Maintaining the fastest mobile network position for five consecutive years further reflects sustained excellence in […]

04.03.2026 13:06

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Israel orders evacuation of swathe of south Lebanon

The Israeli military ordered the evacuation of a swathe of southern Lebanon on Wednesday, telling residents to move north of the Litani River on a third day of full-blown hostilities with Iran-backed Hezbollah. While Israel has already warned residents to leave dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, Wednesday’s evacuation order was the broadest yet. Israeli […]

04.03.2026 13:04

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Khamenei’s son Mojtaba is alive and favoured to succeed him, Iranian sources say

Mojtaba Khamenei, the powerful son of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is alive and favoured to emerge as his father’s successor, two Iranian sources told Reuters on Wednesday. Even as new explosions rang out in Tehran, huge crowds of mourners were expected in the streets later on Wednesday to grieve the elder Khamenei, 86, […]

04.03.2026 13:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

‘Pride of the Greek fleet’ sent to Cyprus, Mitsotakis says

The “pride of the Greek fleet” has been sent to defend Cyprus, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told his country’s parliament on Wednesday, while speaking about the frigate Kimon which arrived in Limassol shortly after midday. “Our attention is on Cyprus, which is much closer to the warzone than Greece. Greece sent the pride of […]

04.03.2026 12:57

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Green Steps: a dance and ecological empathy programme

A new programme taking place this spring and summer invites children and their families to join a series of dance and ecological empathy activities to nurture their relationship with the environment through dance. Green Steps begins this March and is open for children aged 5 to 11, families, educators and environmentalists, encouraging them to discover […]

04.03.2026 12:53

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Cyta named Cyprus’s fastest mobile network for fifth year running

Telecoms provider Cyta on Wednesday announced that it secured five major distinctions from Ookla for the second of 2025, reaffirming its position as the fastest mobile network in Cyprus for the fifth consecutive year. “The range of these recognitions reflects strong results across key performance areas, including speed, video and gaming experience,” the company said. […]

04.03.2026 12:38

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Capital Group cuts Eurobank stake below 5 per cent

Eurobank S.A. on Wednesday announced that The Capital Group Companies, Inc. reduced its indirect holding in the bank to below 5 per cent of voting rights. The announcement was made pursuant to article 14 of L. 3556/2007, as in force, following a relevant notification received from the US-based investment group. According to the notification, the […]

04.03.2026 12:33

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Industry leaders to tackle Limassol housing affordability property conference

Limassol’s evolving real estate landscape will take centre stage on March 17, when industry leaders, policymakers and investors gather at the 20th Real Estate, Property Development, Construction Conference and Exhibition in Nicosia to discuss the city’s development trajectory over the next decade. The discussion, titled ‘Limassol Real Estate – The Next 10 Years’, will examine […]

04.03.2026 12:25

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Tourism board hails Nicosia’s rise on European cultural map

Nicosia has been ranked second among the top 20 destinations in Europe for 2026 by the European Best Destinations organisation, after receiving 109,214 votes from international travellers worldwide. According to a statement issued by the Nicosia Regional Tourism Board (Etap), the distinction emerged through a global online vote involving more than 1.3 million participants, who […]

04.03.2026 12:20

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Villa and Chelsea looking to rebound from recent defeats

Fourth-place Aston Villa will try to solidify their hold of a UEFA Champions League place and reverse their recent slide on Wednesday when they host sixth-place Chelsea in Birmingham. Villa (15-7-6, 51 points) enter the midweek slate in better position despite having earned only one victory in their last five league games and scoring only […]

04.03.2026 12:17

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Macron holds calls with regional leaders as France prepares additional support for Cyprus

French President Emmanuel Macron held successive calls with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and the leaders of Lebanon, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq, as Paris steps up its diplomatic activity over the Middle East crisis. France is preparing to send anti‑missile systems, anti‑drone systems and a frigate to Cyprus. […]

04.03.2026 12:15

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Shipping earnings under pressure as Middle East crisis hits cargo flows

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is expected to increase volatility across the global shipping sector, as major operators suspend or reroute cargo flows following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, end of February, according to an analysis by Morningstar DBRS. The most affected trade flows are oil tankers, after major […]

04.03.2026 12:10

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Resurgent Wolves stun Liverpool, Everton enjoy home comfort

Resurgent bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers stunned Liverpool with a last-gasp 2-1 win at a rocking Molineux on Tuesday to offer a glimpse of a miraculous escape from relegation while putting a big dent in the top-five hopes of Arne Slot’s side. A dull game burst into life in the final stages with Rodrigo Gomes putting […]

04.03.2026 12:09

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Atletico reach Copa del Rey final despite 3-0 loss at Barcelona

Atletico Madrid reached the Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2013 despite a 3-0 defeat by Barcelona on Tuesday, their 4-0 first-leg win in Madrid enough to secure a 4-3 aggregate victory in a breathless semi-final. Barcelona came within a whisker of an improbable comeback after last month’s thrashing, with 18-year-old midfielder […]

04.03.2026 12:05

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Pensioner swindled out of almost €90,000

A 66-year-old man reported that unknown individuals reached out to him via online platforms from May to November 2025, convincing him to invest in cryptocurrencies, police said on Wednesday. Following the suspects’ instructions, the man transferred a total of €89,816 to a cryptocurrency platform, where the suspects had created an account for him. After the […]

04.03.2026 11:57

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Over 700,000 birds illegally killed in 2025

A total of 726,000 birds were illegally killed in 2025, BirdLife Cyprus said on Wednesday, presenting a survey that indicated that targeted enforcement delivers results, while progress can be easily reversed where deterrence weakens. “Overall, trapping levels with mist nets were 4 per cent higher than autumn 2024. While this may appear marginal, the findings […]

04.03.2026 11:52

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Airspace open, Greek jets deployed, after ‘suspicious objects’ spotted in skies

Cypriot airspace remains open on Wednesday after the sighting of “suspicious objects” in the skies above Lebanon which were believed to have been headed in the direction of the island, with Greek fighter jets having been deployed to deal with the threat. On Wednesday morning, a transport ministry spokesperson told the Cyprus Mail that contrary […]

04.03.2026 11:48

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Fire at luxury car dealership in Limassol

A fire broke out in cars located at a luxury car dealership in Limassol around 4am on Wednesday, police said. The fire brigade extinguished the fire in Yermasoyia but not before it destroyed two vehicles owned by two men aged 33 and 22, parked outside the premises. Six other vehicles inside were being checked for […]

04.03.2026 11:40

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Hotels urged to save water, so households can copy simple fixes

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to protect water supply ahead of the high-demand season, with authorities backing new desalination initiatives in the tourism sector. The agriculture ministry recently launched a scheme encouraging hotels to install small-scale desalination units in order to reduce pressure on public supply networks, as reported by Cyprus Mail. The move reflects […]

04.03.2026 11:35

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