Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus says drone strike caused limited damage, possibility of a Hezbollah operation

A drone struck the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air base in Cyprus shortly after midnight, causing limited damage but no injuries, government officials said Monday. A second flying object was intercepted, according to several media sources on the island. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said in a statement that information received from multiple channels indicated the incident […]

02.03.2026 06:34

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UK says suspected drone strike causes minor damage at Akrotiri base in Cyprus

A suspected drone strike hit Britain’s Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri in Cyprus early Monday, causing minor damage but no casualties, officials said. Personnel at the base were told a “small drone” had impacted the airfield and that authorities were responding. The U.K. government later said British armed forces were dealing with a “suspected […]

02.03.2026 06:07

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Nearly one million young people in UK not in work or education

Nearly 1 million Britons aged 16-24 were not in employment, education or training at the end of last year, the second-highest level in more than a decade, according to official data. The rate of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) is sometimes seen as a better guide to labour market difficulties than […]

02.03.2026 06:00

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Both a lament and a pep talk at sustainable tourism conference

“This is a celebratory event – I do understand. It’s not my intention to make it all doom and gloom,” joked Boris Erg of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), one of the speakers at the ‘European Conference of Sustainable Tourism – 20 Years of CSTI’ that took place on Friday, underlining the unspoken […]

02.03.2026 04:25

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Govt ‘monitoring situation’ after Akrotiri drone strike

The government is “monitoring the situation” after the British Akrotiri air force base was struck by a drone at around midnight, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. He wrote in a post on social media that “the competent authorities immediately activated the required security protocols” in the aftermath of the strike, and that the […]

02.03.2026 03:25

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‘Security threat’ declared at UK Cyprus bases

A “security threat” was declared at the British bases in Cyprus shortly before midnight on Sunday. 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 told to “move away from windows and take […]

02.03.2026 00:24

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Three tankers damaged in Gulf and one seafarer killed as US-Iran conflict escalates

At least three tankers were damaged off the Gulf coast and one seafarer was killed as Iranian retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran exposed ships to collateral damage, shipping sources and officials said on Sunday. Risks to commercial shipping have surged in the past 24 hours, with more than 200 vessels including oil […]

01.03.2026 21:50

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Timber header earns Arsenal crucial win over Chelsea

Arsenal maintained control of the Premier League title race as they chiselled out a nervy 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea to open up a five-point lead at the top of the table on Sunday. Jurrien Timber’s 66th-minute header from a Declan Rice corner ensured Arsenal took three precious points but it was a nervy […]

01.03.2026 20:36

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US military says three of its troops killed in first Iran operation casualties

Three U.S. service members have been killed and another five have been seriously wounded, in the first casualties of the unfolding U.S. operations against Iran, the U.S. military said on Sunday. The casualties were announced on the second day of strikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, which have plunged the Middle East into […]

01.03.2026 20:03

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Trump says 48 leaders killed in strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump told Fox News on Sunday that 48 leaders have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. “It’s moving along. It’s moving along rapidly. This has been this way for 47 years,” he was quoted as saying in an interview with a Fox News reporter. “It’s moving along rapidly. Nobody […]

01.03.2026 19:58

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Crowds worldwide rage or celebrate after Iran strikes; 23 killed in Pakistan

Demonstrations against the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign in Iran turned violent in Pakistan and Iraq on Sunday, while in other parts of the world Iranian exiles took to the streets to celebrate the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. At least 23 protesters were killed in clashes in Pakistan, including 10 in the port of […]

01.03.2026 19:54

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus continues to be secure spot in region, makes ‘humanitarian contribution’

Cyprus remains a constant pillar of security and humanitarian contribution in the region, government spokesman Konstantinos Letympiotis said on Sunday night after an extraordinary meeting of the National Secruty Council. He said the meeting had taken place “iin the context of the continuous assessment of developments in the wider region and the coordination of the […]

01.03.2026 19:49

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Struggling Spurs lose at Fulham, Man United go third

Struggling Tottenham Hotspur stretched their Premier League winless run to 10 games with a 2-1 defeat at cross-town London rivals Fulham on Sunday that left them still in danger of the drop. Four points clear of 18th-placed West Ham United, Tottenham left Craven Cottage ever more in a relegation scrap after another derby disappointment following […]

01.03.2026 19:36

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Second fatality on roads in less than 24 hours

A second fatality was recorded on Cyprus roads on Sunday lunchtime which left a 66-year-old driver dead. At 1.35pm a car being driven by 66-year-old Kyriacos Kyriacou on the road to Vati on the Limassol to Platres road under circumstances crashed with a motorbike being driven by a 40-year-old man. Police and ambulances arrived at […]

01.03.2026 18:20

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Light snowfall on Troodos mountains

Photographs show a light snowfall was seen at the peak of the Troodos mountains on Sunday. Barely covering the ground, it could still explain why it felt so cold around the island. The car air mass is expected to leave on Monday, while fine weather in the morning will give way to cloud. The temperature […]

01.03.2026 18:07

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48 Larnaca, Paphos flights cancelled

A total of 48 flights between Cyprus and the Middle East were cancelled on Sunday, Hermes airports told the Cyprus News Agency. Of those, 36 were flights due to operate to and from Larnaca airport and 12 connecting to Paphos. The flights were due to have operated to Israel and other countries of the Middle […]

01.03.2026 17:58

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Cypriots are reaching for the stars at last

From observatories to space clubs, in recent years Cyprus has entered a mini-space race of its own, transitioning from being a peripheral observer to an active participant in international space research. Major advancements in innovation, government funds and astronomical observation structures have been created. At the same time, the Cyprus Space Research and Innovation Centre […]

01.03.2026 17:26

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Cyprus president says UK confirms island not an Iranian target

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday he spoke by phone with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who assured him “clearly and unequivocally” that Cyprus is not a target for Iran. Christodoulides said in a statement that Nicosia and London remain in direct contact and that Cypriot authorities are closely monitoring developments. He also held calls […]

01.03.2026 17:07

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EU Ministers to Focus on Boosting Migrant Returns, Cyprus Says

Efforts to increase the number of migrants returned from the European Union to their countries of origin will dominate discussions at this week’s EU Home Affairs Council, Cyprus’ deputy migration minister has said. Deputy Minister for Migration Nikolas Ioannidis said the upcoming meeting in Brussels will examine a new legislative framework on returns. The goal, […]

01.03.2026 17:00

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When power increasingly ceases to recognise legality

More than two millennia ago, Thucydides captured the essence of power in international affairs. In the Melian Dialogue, when Athens demanded submission from the neutral island of Melos, its envoys dispensed with moral argument and spoke the language of power: “You know as well as we do that right, as the world goes, is only […]

01.03.2026 16:34

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Missile debris, panic buying jolt Dubai’s aura of calm after Iran attack

As Iran fired a barrage of drones and missiles at Gulf States in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, some in Dubai ran for cover and others froze at windows, watching the sky as if trying to make sense of something that had seemed impossible. “Oh my god … this is the view from my […]

01.03.2026 16:32

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Repatriation of stranded citizens ‘government’s priority’

The repatriation of Cypriots stuck in the Middle East as soon as there is a way to bring them home is the priority of the Cyprus government, the foreign ministry said on Sunday. Spokesman Theodoros Gotsis said at the same time, Foreign Minster Constantinos Kombos is in telephone connection with companies and partners in the […]

01.03.2026 16:29

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Iranians in Cyprus celebrate Khamenei’s death

Iranians in Cyprus gathered outside the embassy in Nicosia on Sunday to rejoice over the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during a series of US-Israeli attacks in Iran. The protest was similar to a number held around the world on Sunday. “We are celebrating the death of Khamenei, we are overjoyed and […]

01.03.2026 16:09

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Rialto Theatre in March

Every month brings a new wave of events and performances, and as the days get brighter, the number of events and festivals is going to multiply. Leading Limassol’s cultural agenda is the Rialto Theatre, which has just announced what’s on in March. The 4th Cyprus Choreography Showcase kicks off this month’s calendar, presented once more […]

01.03.2026 15:30

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