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Two Greek frigates, two Greek fighter jets en route to Cyprus
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Two Greek frigates, two Greek fighter jets en route to Cyprus

Two Greek frigates and two Greek F-16 fighter jets are en route to Cyprus, after the island became the target of drone strikes on Monday, Greece’s Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said. One of the two frigates is the Kimon class Belharra, a brand-new navy ship which entered service late last year, and is armed with […]

02.03.2026 13:41
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Cyprus chamber of commerce pledges coordinated support for businesses hit by war
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus chamber of commerce pledges coordinated support for businesses hit by war

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Monday said it is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and pledged coordinated support for Cypriot businesses amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty. “As part of its institutional role, Keve is monitoring with particular attention the developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on the […]

02.03.2026 13:32
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Cyprus voices dissatisfaction with UK over British bases assurances
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus voices dissatisfaction with UK over British bases assurances

The government publicly expressed strong dissatisfaction with the United Kingdom on Monday over the absence of what it described as “clear and timely assurances” that the British bases on the island would not be used for any purpose other than humanitarian activity, following the overnight drone strike at the Akrotiri base. Speaking after an extended […]

02.03.2026 13:18
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CySEC marks decade of social impact with first annual CSR review
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CySEC marks decade of social impact with first annual CSR review

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) published its first comprehensive annual review on Monday, detailing a decade of corporate social responsibility and a strategic pivot towards environmental, social, and governance principles. The report, titled “Navigating Change: The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Social Impact Annual Review 2025”, outlined the regulator’s stated commitment to transparency […]

02.03.2026 13:13
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Cyprus interior ministry on alert as Civil Defence teams assist Akrotiri residents
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus interior ministry on alert as Civil Defence teams assist Akrotiri residents

The Interior Ministry said Monday it remains on full readiness under the “Estia” contingency plan as authorities monitor developments near Akrotiri following the overnight drone strike on the British base. Civil Defence teams have been deployed to the Akrotiri municipal area to brief residents and help transport people to temporary shelters if needed. Patrols are […]

02.03.2026 13:08
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Paphos Airport briefly evacuated after radar detects suspected drone
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Paphos Airport briefly evacuated after radar detects suspected drone

Paphos Airport was briefly evacuated Monday after radar detected a suspected drone over the facility, Cyprus radio reported. The alert was triggered at 12:25 p.m.. Airport authorities ordered an immediate evacuation of passengers and staff, who were moved to the parking area outside the terminal. No further details were immediately available on the nature of […]

02.03.2026 13:06
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Akrotiri strike prompts security meetings and evacuation measures
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Akrotiri strike prompts security meetings and evacuation measures

Residents of Akrotiri were displaced early Monday after a military drone struck facilities within the British bases shortly after midnight, leading to precautionary evacuations, school closures and a series of high-level security meetings. The unmanned aerial vehicle impacted the airfield at RAF Akrotiri, causing limited material damage, according to official statements. The explosion was audible […]

02.03.2026 13:03
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Paphos airport ‘evacuated’ – reports
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Paphos airport ‘evacuated’ – reports

Paphos airport was evacuated on Monday afternoon after a “suspicious object” was seen on radars, according to reports. News website Reporter stated that instructions had been given for the terminal to be evacuated. More to follow…

02.03.2026 12:50
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Municipality steps up support for livestock farmers
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Municipality steps up support for livestock farmers

Municipal services are at the disposal of livestock farmers, the mayor of Dromolaxia–Meneou said on Monday, following a meeting held on February 27 to address concerns over foot-and-mouth disease. Speaking to CNA, Mayor Andreas Andronikou announced that a municipal employee has been assigned to assist livestock farmers around the clock with any issues related to […]

02.03.2026 12:36
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New ‘security threat’ declared at Akrotiri
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New ‘security threat’ declared at Akrotiri

A new “security threat” was declared at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus shortly after midday on Monday, the Cyprus Mail has learned. Sources informed the Cyprus Mail that personnel at the base were told of the threat, and instructed to “return to your homes and stay inside until further notice”. They were also […]

02.03.2026 12:09
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Woman injured after car overturns near Yeroskipou
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Woman injured after car overturns near Yeroskipou

A 58-year-old woman was injured in a traffic accident on Monday shortly after 7am on the highway near Yeroskipou, while travelling towards Paphos, police said. According to police, the vehicle she was driving skidded and overturned. The circumstances of the accident are under investigation. An ambulance and fire brigade were dispatched to the scene to […]

02.03.2026 12:06
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Kremlin in constant contact with Iran’s leaders over ‘outright aggression’
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Kremlin in constant contact with Iran’s leaders over ‘outright aggression’

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia was in constant contact with the Iranian leadership about what it called the “outright aggression” against Tehran and was deeply disappointed by how events had unfolded. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday condemned the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a “cynical” murder and the […]

02.03.2026 12:02
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Five arrested in overnight police operations
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Five arrested in overnight police operations

Five people were arrested for various offences across Cyprus overnight, police said on Monday. In a statement, police said the arrests were made during targeted crime-prevention operations. The suspects are being investigated for offences including possession of drugs with intent to supply, unlawful possession and use of a stolen motorcycle, and other illegal activities. As […]

02.03.2026 11:59
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Cyprus businesses brace for disruption as Middle East tensions rise
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus businesses brace for disruption as Middle East tensions rise

The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to disrupt supply chains and commercial activity, with knock-on effects on prices, the secretary general of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), Philokypros Rousounides, said on Monday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Rousounides said that such a development would create disruptions […]

02.03.2026 11:56
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Cyprus postpones EU ministers’ meeting after drone strike
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus postpones EU ministers’ meeting after drone strike

The Cypriot government on Monday postponed a planned meeting of the European general affairs council (Gac) which was due to take place in Nicosia, after the island’s British Akrotiri air force base was struck by a drone shortly after midnight. The meeting was due to take place in Nicosia as Cyprus is currently the holder […]

02.03.2026 11:52
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UK’s Cooper confirms drone hit Akrotiri runway
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UK’s Cooper confirms drone hit Akrotiri runway

The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Monday confirmed that the drone which had hit the country’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus had struck the aerodrome’s runway. “This is an unmanned drone strike, specifically on the airport runway, and we are not able to provide further information and detail at this point, but […]

02.03.2026 11:43
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Several US military aircraft crash in Kuwait
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Several US military aircraft crash in Kuwait

Several U.S. military aircraft crashed in Kuwait early on Monday, but all crew members survived and were in stable condition, Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence said, as conflict widened across the Middle East. In a separate incident, smoke was seen rising from the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait City, and fire trucks and […]

02.03.2026 11:33
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Gulf economies face sharpest disruption since the pandemic
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Gulf economies face sharpest disruption since the pandemic

Iran’s retaliatory strikes across the Gulf have triggered the most widespread business disruption in the region since the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing airport closures, halting port operations and sending shockwaves through financial markets. The attacks, launched in response to a joint US-Israeli assault on Iran, landed across every major state in the Gulf, a region that […]

02.03.2026 11:29
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Travel shares tumble as Middle East conflict disrupts global flights
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Travel shares tumble as Middle East conflict disrupts global flights

Travel shares fell sharply on Monday as escalating conflict between the US, Israel and Iran disrupted flights around the globe, forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs and sent oil prices surging. Middle Eastern airports including Dubai, the world’s busiest international hub, and Doha closed for a third day, stranding tens of thousands of […]

02.03.2026 11:25
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UK investigating origin of drone that struck Akrotiri base, Cyprus says
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

UK investigating origin of drone that struck Akrotiri base, Cyprus says

British authorities are investigating the origin of the drone that struck the UK’s Akrotiri air base shortly after midnight, the Cypriot government said Monday. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis told CyBC radio that there is no official information confirming reports of a second drone being intercepted, nor any verification from the British bases themselves. Asked about […]

02.03.2026 11:14
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Repatriation plan activated as Cyprus moves to bring home hundreds stranded
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Repatriation plan activated as Cyprus moves to bring home hundreds stranded

Cyprus has activated its repatriation plan to bring home hundreds of its citizens stranded by the war in Iran and the wider Levant, with authorities saying the priority is the safe return of those affected, a message reiterated after security consultations on Friday. Government sources inform several hundred Cypriots have registered for assistance, with estimates […]

02.03.2026 11:13
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Civil defence issues reminder over evacuation shelters, protocol
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Civil defence issues reminder over evacuation shelters, protocol

The civil defence on Monday issued a reminder regarding the procedures of finding and using evacuation shelters, should needs require, after the British Akrotiri air force base was hit by a drone shortly after midnight. “Due to the unstable and fluid situation in the area, the public is being proactively informed that, in the event […]

02.03.2026 10:54
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