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Cyprus industrial output rises in January

The Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) has reported that the Industrial Production Index recorded a year-on-year increase of 3.7 per cent in January 2026. The index reached 109.5 units during this time, with 2021 acting as the base year with a value of 100 units, reflecting growth compared to the same month of the previous […]

30.03.2026 16:45

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Cyprus-Egypt presidents reaffirm strategic partnership

A bilateral meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo on Monday reinforced the strategic relationship between the two countries with both leaders’ emphasising cooperation on energy security and regional stability. The meeting focused on deepening bilateral ties, with the two presidents describing the partnership as a “pillar of […]

30.03.2026 16:33

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Union Presses AHK to Challenge Electricity‑Market Amendments in Court

The EPOPAI union is urging the Electricity Authority of Cyprus to take its case to the Supreme Court, arguing that amendments to the electricity‑market law passed by Parliament three weeks ago are unconstitutional. The union says the appeal should also cover the government’s decision on Thursday to allow the state‑owned telecom provider CYTA to enter […]

30.03.2026 16:30

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In record heat, US ski resorts bulldoze snow, skiers wear bikinis

The lowest snow levels in decades in the U.S. West and a brutal heat wave have forced ski resorts like Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico to bulldoze snow off mountain areas onto runs to stay open. In Park City, Utah, which has received about half its normal snowfall this year, streets and restaurants that […]

30.03.2026 16:27

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€9 million allocated for water development projects in Limassol

Water network projects amounting to €9.2 million will be implemented to reduce water losses, the Limassol district organisation (EOA) said on Monday. “The completion of the project is expected to bring financial and operational benefits for the Limassol EOA and its consumers,” the EOA said. The project will involve the gradual replacing of the water […]

30.03.2026 16:18

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Rashad Robinson’s Freedom Table explains how crime TV normalizes police violence

On January 7, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot Renee Good multiple times as she sat in her SUV in Minneapolis. One week earlier, an off-duty ICE agent killed Keith Porter Jr. outside his Los Angeles apartment complex on New Year’s Eve. In both cases, federal officials defended the shootings using language that witnesses […]

30.03.2026 16:06

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Ukraine hits back against arms maker CEO’s housewives’ drones comments

Ukrainians have criticised German arms maker Rheinmetall after its CEO dismissed their country’s drone-focused defence innovation as basic technology put together by housewives in kitchens. For Kyiv, drones have been critical to its war effort against Russia and are a source of pride as the country has fended off a bigger and better-armed enemy in […]

30.03.2026 16:06

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Limassol on a constant brake

When urban gridlock threatens sustainability By Maria Theofanidi, Mary Papalouka and Orthodoxia Roxane Christofidou Limassol is a city at a standstill. Its roads are no longer just busy, they are suffocating. What used to be a ten-minute drive now takes ages. Daily life has become a gruelling test of patience for every resident. The city […]

30.03.2026 15:59

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Paphos man arrested after high-speed chase

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Paphos early on Sunday morning following a dangerous high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash, police said on Monday. Authorities said the incident began around 6 pm on Saturday, when police received a report about two individuals acting suspiciously in a vehicle. Officers approached the vehicle, which had no registration […]

30.03.2026 15:50

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CySEC wraps up Global Money Week with nationwide outreach

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Monday announced the successful completion of its participation in Global Money Week 2026, delivering a comprehensive programme of activities across Cyprus. According to the commission, the initiative included lectures in schools and universities, media engagements, a targeted social media campaign, and joint actions with key stakeholders. Global […]

30.03.2026 15:36

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Cyprus is the land of cats

What do crafting and saving stray cats have in common? At first glance, nothing. They are not by nature connected. But one new initiative is raising awareness and funds for Cyprus’ strays through creative events, inviting craft enthusiasts, animal lovers and beyond to come together for a good cause. With so many cats on the […]

30.03.2026 15:30

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Hotel reflects its illustrious past: the Landmark Nicosia

I arrived at The Landmark Nicosia Hotel on a bright afternoon, the sunlight catching the pale stone of its facade and spilling across the entrance. The building’s sense of authority is immediate, for this is a hotel that has been inhabited by history long before it encountered me. A discreet porter offered a small nod […]

30.03.2026 15:15

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Tops EU Rankings for Childhood Obesity, Parliament Committee Told

Cyprus continues to record some of the highest childhood‑obesity rates in Europe — reaching up to 42% in certain age groups — lawmakers have heard during a session of the House Health Committee attended by members of the newly formed Obesity Task Force. Dr. Eliza Markidou, a member of the task force, told MPs that […]

30.03.2026 15:00

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Technology must modernise transport rather than bypass rules, says mobility expert

In a wide-ranging interview with the Sunday Mail, Alexander Sapov, the co-founder and chief executive officer of GetTransfer.com, shared his perspective on why Cyprus remains a natural base for global digital marketplaces. The serial visionary entrepreneur discussed how the island’s legal framework and cross-border technology environment have supported the growth of his platform, which now […]

30.03.2026 15:00

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Over 75% of fans do not support VAR in Premier League

More than 75% of Premier League fans do not support the continued use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR), a survey by a football supporters group showed. The survey was conducted online between February 26 and March 23 and saw almost 8,000 fans of top-flight clubs participate, the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) said. The results showed […]

30.03.2026 14:59

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Fluids for classical automatic transmissions, dual-clutch gearboxes (DCT/DSG), and continuously variable transmissions (CVT)

Automatic transmissions have evolved so dramatically over the past decades that today the same term covers fundamentally different mechanisms. A classical hydromechanical automatic transmission, a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and a dual-clutch robotic gearbox are all referred to as “automatics,” yet each type places its own distinct requirements on the working fluid. One of the […]

30.03.2026 14:55

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Iran defiant as Israel strikes Tehran and drones fired at Israel from Yemen

Iran fired multiple waves of missiles at Israel on Monday and vowed to “punish the aggressor” as Israeli forces pounded Tehran and oil prices rose after Yemen’s Houthis entered the war in the Middle East. Israel’s military said two drones from Yemen had been intercepted on Monday, two days after the Iran-aligned Houthis fired missiles […]

30.03.2026 14:53

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Spend Easter at Sirena Bay Luxury Suites: stay 4 nights, pay for only 3

Celebrate Easter by the sea at Sirena Bay Luxury Suites, a boutique collection of just 11 seafront suites in Protaras, with a limited spring offer: stay four nights and pay for only three. Set directly on the shoreline of Sirena Bay, this contemporary coastal retreat offers a calm, design-led stay overlooking one of the area’s most sought-after beaches. Easter […]

30.03.2026 14:49

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‘Death was not our fate’: Syrian father crosses to Cyprus to save ailing son

Abdulaziz Aldarwish decided to take drastic action after his son Yahia’s young kidneys failed. The Syrian construction worker could not afford the 1,200 euros per month needed for dialysis treatment and in any case the public healthcare system in Lebanon, where he worked, is in a state of near-collapse after years of conflict and neglect. […]

30.03.2026 14:49

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Price increase for gas cylinders ‘justified’

The recent 20 per cent price hike for gas cylinders is not a result of profiteering but of significantly increased butane and propane prices, the energy ministry said on Monday. “If we consider these significant increases, they affect the final product and are therefore justified,” the ministry’s consumer protection service director Constantinos Karagiorgis told the […]

30.03.2026 14:47

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Why do you need payment orchestration: Sensus explainer

Why do you need payment orchestration: Sensus explainer Every online business eventually hits the same wall. Sales grow, markets expand, new payment methods get added – but at some point conversion rates drops. There are a whole lot of reasons for that, but Sensus team insists that major share of payments frictions is there because of how you handle those […]

30.03.2026 14:39

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Christodoulides commends cooperation with Egypt at Cairo conference

Energy security was positioned as a matter of national and regional importance by President Nikos Christodoulides said, addressing the Egypt energy exhibition (EGYPES) in Cairo on Monday. He described the current regional situation as one that “threatens stability and reshapes the global energy landscape”, adding that “energy security is not only an economic issue but […]

30.03.2026 14:36

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‘An uneasy peace between two sides’

Sitting down at Kala Kathoumena in Nicosia, Graham Butler greets me in Greek, then thanks the waitress with a creditable “Efharisto” when she brings his coffee. Nigel Hastings does the same, only in English. Partly, it’s personal preference – but it’s also a case of two actors doing research. Butler plays Lieutenant Yolland, and Hastings […]

30.03.2026 14:30

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Satellite images show how rainfall turned Cyprus green

Satellite imagery released by NASA’s earth observation tools highlights significant changes in the landscape of Cyprus over a one-year period, with conditions in March 2026 appearing notably greener than the same time last year. The comparison, published on Monday, is based on three images captured on March 12, 2025, August 23, 2025 and March 11, […]

30.03.2026 14:11

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