Measures stepped up in Larnaca to save water amid growing concerns
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Measures stepped up in Larnaca to save water amid growing concerns

Immediate measures have been taken by the Larnaca district government (EOA) to conserve water, including reducing pressure in supply networks, repairing damage to minimise losses, and launching awareness campaigns in schools, the organisation’s president Angelos Hadjicharalambous said. Hadjicharalambous said the initiative comes in the context of World Water Day on March 22, under a campaign […]

31.03.2026 11:18
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Italy feeling the pressure ahead of World Cup playoff, says Bosnia’s Dzeko
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Italy feeling the pressure ahead of World Cup playoff, says Bosnia’s Dzeko

Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko brushed aside the controversy over Italy players celebrating his team’s win over Wales, but feels the reaction showed the four‑times champions are feeling the heat ahead of the World Cup playoff final between the two sides. Italy won their semi-final against Northern Ireland on Thursday, and a number of players — […]

31.03.2026 10:49
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Poland seek to end 96-year drought in Sweden in playoff final
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Poland seek to end 96-year drought in Sweden in playoff final

Poland enter Tuesday’s World Cup playoff final against Sweden seeking to end a winless run on Swedish soil that stretches back nearly a century. The match at the sold-out Strawberry Arena in Solna is a winner-takes-all clash for a place in the tournament finals in North America and for Poland, it offers a chance to […]

31.03.2026 10:46
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Ukrainian drones damage Russia’s Ust-Luga port again, governor says
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Ukrainian drones damage Russia’s Ust-Luga port again, governor says

Ukrainian drones have again damaged Russia’s Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, the governor of the local region said on Tuesday, potentially adding to Russia’s difficulties in exporting oil. Kyiv has stepped up attacks on Russia’s oil export infrastructure over the past month, launching its heaviest drone strikes of the more than four-year war against the […]

31.03.2026 10:41
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Iran: Options
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Iran: Options

The Iranians know they have won, but President Trump doesn’t get it yet. He’s still at the stage of counting up the US and Israeli air-strikes and assuming that those numbers mean a US victory is possible. But five gets you ten that the Iranians are already thinking about nuclear weapons. Not their own, which […]

31.03.2026 10:30
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Limassol – Agros road closed due to traffic accident
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Limassol – Agros road closed due to traffic accident

A traffic accident has led to the closing of a section of the the Limassol – Agros road, near Gerasa on Tuesday morning. According to the police, the accident occurred at around 8.30am and involved three vehicles. The police are remaining at the scene while working to reopen the road to traffic as soon as […]

31.03.2026 10:16
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Cyprus Continues Foot‑and‑Mouth Vaccinations as Culling Figures Rise

Cyprus Continues Foot‑and‑Mouth Vaccinations as Culling Figures Rise

Cyprus’ veterinary services say vaccinations against foot‑and‑mouth disease are progressing, with second‑dose coverage reaching 37.6 percent of cattle and 10.6 percent of sheep and goats. Spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou told state radio that no new cases have been detected in recent days and that vaccines for pigs have now been received. Authorities have so far culled […]

31.03.2026 10:15
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National Theatre Live’s Hamlet to be screened in Limassol
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National Theatre Live’s Hamlet to be screened in Limassol

A special screening of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, directed by London’s acclaimed National Theatre deputy artistic director Robert Hastie, is coming to Cyprus for one night only. Presented by one of Cyprus’ own esteemed theatres, the Rialto, in collaboration with National Theatre Live, the play will be screened on Saturday at 8pm in Limassol. In this striking […]

31.03.2026 10:02
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Nicosia-Limassol highway partly closed after accident
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Nicosia-Limassol highway partly closed after accident

The left lane of the Nicosia-Limassol highway has been closed since 9am due to the recovery of a vehicle involved in a collision with a patrol car on Monday night. The highway has been closed in the direction of Limassol, specifically within the segment encompassing the GSP stadium and the Latsia weigh station, the exit […]

31.03.2026 09:54
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March rainfall rises to 182% of average
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March rainfall rises to 182% of average

Rainfall in March was almost double the usual amount for this time of year, reaching 182 per cent, the met office said on Tuesday. According to the met office’s data, rainfall in the period from March 1 to March 30 amounted to 112.5mm, comparing to an average monthly rainfall of 61.9 mm. The Paphos villages […]

31.03.2026 09:34
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Today’s weather: Overcast with isolated rains
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Today’s weather: Overcast with isolated rains

On Tuesday, it will be mostly clear, with temporary cloudiness in the west and north. Later in the day, the weather will become overcast, with the possibility of isolated rain, especially in the mountains. The temperature is set to rise to around 21 degrees Celsius inland and on the southeastern coast, around 20 degrees in […]

31.03.2026 09:13
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Russian businessman targeted attack in Germasogeia
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Russian businessman targeted attack in Germasogeia

A 40-year-old Russian businessman was the target of an attack on a wine shop in Germasogeia on Tuesday morning. “We are currently at the scene to guard the premises,” the police told the Cyprus Mail. The police said that shots were fired at the front window of the wine shop at around 4.15am, with officers […]

31.03.2026 08:54
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Shots fired during clashes between two Iranian groups in Limassol
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Shots fired during clashes between two Iranian groups in Limassol

Six Iranian residents of Cyprus were arrested in a clash between two groups at the coast of Limassol, that left three injured on Monday night. According to the police, the incident occurred at around 8 pm on 28 October along the coast and involved six people aged 31, 43, 34, 34, 33 and 35. The […]

31.03.2026 08:36
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Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, law does not apply to Jewish Israelis
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Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, law does not apply to Jewish Israelis

Israel’s parliament passed a law on Monday making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, fulfilling a pledge by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right allies. The law would only apply to Israelis convicted of murder whose attacks aimed at “ending Israel’s existence”, meaning it would mete out […]

31.03.2026 08:28
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Cyprus Road‑Tax Renewal Deadline Expires at Midnight

Cyprus Road‑Tax Renewal Deadline Expires at Midnight

Motorists have until midnight to renew their 2026 road‑tax licences, authorities have reminded. After 31 March, renewals will carry a €10 surcharge, along with an additional charge equal to 10% of the vehicle’s annual road‑tax fee — the amount owed for the current year. Officials have urged drivers to complete the process on time to […]

31.03.2026 08:00
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Cheaper electricity in EU hinges on energy transition, expert says
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Cheaper electricity in EU hinges on energy transition, expert says

The push for cheaper electricity in Europe will depend on accelerating the energy transition while introducing targeted short-term measures, according to analysis by Andreas Poullikkas. The professor of energy systems at Frederick University and former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority recently assessed the conclusions of the European Council adopted on March 19, 2026 […]

31.03.2026 07:40
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Cyprus Business Now: Freedom, tourism, Oev, shipping, innovation, BoC, ICS
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Cyprus Business Now: Freedom, tourism, Oev, shipping, innovation, BoC, ICS

On a cool evening in Paphos, as the world’s top chess players gathered for one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments, a parallel conversation was unfolding about a very different kind of game. It was not played on a board, but across markets, technologies and continents. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on the sidelines of the opening […]

31.03.2026 07:30
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Cyprus–Egypt Cooperation Has “No Limits,” President Christodoulides Says in Cairo

Cyprus–Egypt Cooperation Has “No Limits,” President Christodoulides Says in Cairo

President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday that cooperation between Cyprus and Egypt has “no limits,” highlighting energy as a central pillar of the two countries’ strategic partnership. Speaking at the EGYPES 2026 energy conference in Cairo, Christodoulides described Egypt as a “second home,” noting his family ties to Alexandria and saying this was his sixth visit […]

31.03.2026 07:18
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Alpha Bank earns two distinctions at global banking awards
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Alpha Bank earns two distinctions at global banking awards

Alpha Bank secured leading distinctions at the internationally recognised Euromoney Private Banking Awards, reaffirming its position in Greece’s private banking sector. The bank received the Best Private Bank – Greece award for the eighth consecutive year, while also being recognised for its expertise in discretionary portfolio management. The awards ceremony took place recently in London, […]

31.03.2026 07:10
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Asbis flags four exceptions in governance compliance
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Asbis flags four exceptions in governance compliance

ASBISc Enterprises PLC announced that it remains broadly aligned with the corporate governance principles of Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021, while not applying four detailed provisions. Specifically, the Cyprus-based IT distributor, primarily known as Asbis stated that it does not comply with principles 3.1, 3.3, 3.6 and 3.10, primarily relating to its internal […]

31.03.2026 06:50
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