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Cyprus warns citizens against Easter travel to Middle East conflict zones

Cyprus’ foreign minister issued a stern warning to citizens considering Easter holiday travel to areas affected by the conflict in the Middle East, urging them to follow official guidance and avoid unnecessary risks. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said the situation in the region remains “dangerous and unpredictable,” and called on the public to monitor and […]

30.03.2026 08:00

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EU invests in fusion energy and nuclear research

The European Commission recently adopted the Work Programme for the 2026 and 2027 Euratom Research and Training Programme, marking a decisive step in the development of nuclear technologies. The programme provides complementary funding to Horizon Europe while covering a broad spectrum of nuclear research and innovation activities. It aims to strengthen the EU’s energy independence, […]

30.03.2026 07:50

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Global semiconductor market exceeds $830bn amid AI surge

The global semiconductor market surpassed $830 billion in 2025, according to market intelligence firm Omdia, marking the second consecutive year of more than 20 per cent annual revenue growth. This milestone represents the first time since 2001 that the industry has recorded two consecutive years with over 20 per cent growth, highlighting the scale of […]

30.03.2026 07:30

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Israel blocks Cardinal from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, sparking outcry

Israel blocked Jerusalem’s Catholic cardinal from marking Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, sparking an international outcry that led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reverse the ban for the remainder of Holy Week. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Friar Francesco Ielpo from entering the […]

30.03.2026 07:02

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5G core investments surge as operators accelerate standalone rollout

Communications Service Providers (CSPs) increased their 5G packet core network investments by 83 per cent year-on-year during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest industry analysts at Omdia. The firm’s latest report shows that this surge reflects strong momentum behind 5G Standalone deployments, alongside a continued emphasis on digital transformation and new revenue […]

30.03.2026 07:00

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Cyprus Police Arrest Four in Overnight Crime‑Prevention Sweep

Police carried out intensified overnight patrols across Cyprus as part of ongoing targeted operations aimed at preventing serious crime and strengthening public safety, authorities said Monday. During the coordinated checks, officers arrested four people on various offenses, including possession of a knife and illegal stay in the Republic. Police stopped 524 vehicles and checked 675 […]

30.03.2026 06:54

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Cyprus Energy Minister Heads to Cairo for Gas‑Development Framework Agreement

Energy Minister Michalis Damianou travels to Cairo later, where he will join President Nikos Christodoulides for meetings on the sidelines of the EGYPES 2026 energy exhibition and conference. On Monday, in the presence of Christodoulides and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi, Damianou is set to sign a Framework Agreement with Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and […]

30.03.2026 06:49

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Fines alone won’t stop big tech behaving badly. Here’s what might work

By Lauren C. Hall, Christine Padgett, James Sauer, and María Yanotti As countries around the world look to follow Australia’s lead and implement a social media ban for kids, many are also considering fines as an enforcement mechanism. This is part of the playbook when it comes to regulating big tech. For example, last month […]

30.03.2026 06:30

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Cyprus Weather- 30th March – Skies will be partly cloudy at times

A weak low‑pressure system is affecting the region, while a deeper low centered over the central Mediterranean is expected to influence Cyprus from Wednesday, bringing periods of dust in the atmosphere. On Monday, skies will be partly cloudy at times with increased local cloud cover expected to produce isolated showers or a brief thunderstorm, first […]

30.03.2026 05:42

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Hefty salaries drive strong interest in election polling staff

The interior ministry confirmed on Sunday a strong demand for positions staffing the upcoming parliamentary elections, with presiding officers earning 617 euros and assistants 316 euros for the day. “Experienced civil servants and employees of semi-governmental organisations are selected as presiding officers of the polling stations,” the ministry informed. The hourly rate equates to approximately […]

30.03.2026 04:24

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Tudor leaves Spurs after just 44 days in charge

Tottenham Hotspur’s brief experiment with Igor Tudor came to an abrupt end on Sunday, with the Premier League strugglers announcing they had “mutually agreed” to part ways with their interim manager after just five weeks in charge. The Croatian’s departure leaves Spurs sitting precariously in 17th place, one point above the relegation zone and facing […]

29.03.2026 20:34

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Cyprus culture minister says new national archaeological museum will be a landmark project

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou has that the new Cyprus Archaeological Museum under construction in Nicosia will be one of the largest cultural projects ever undertaken in the country. Kassianidou said the project includes not only the museum building but also extensive landscaping of the surrounding area, which will be delivered as a […]

29.03.2026 18:00

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Pakistan hosts regional powers for Iran talks with focus on Hormuz proposals

Pakistan hosted talks with Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Sunday as part of its efforts to broker an end to the Iran war, with initial discussions focused on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, sources familiar with the matter said. Foreign ministers from the three regional powers landed in Islamabad for […]

29.03.2026 17:44

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Three hospitalised after Latsia house fire linked to electric heater

Three individuals were taken to Nicosia general hospital after suffering smoke inhalation during a house fire in Latsia on Sunday. Fire brigade spokesperson, Andreas Kettis, confirmed that crews responded with three engines to a blaze in a room on the first floor of the property. Two residents and a neighbour were transported by ambulance to […]

29.03.2026 17:29

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Greece denies reports of Israeli plans to buy or lease Aegean islands

Greece has rejected reports in Turkish media claiming Israel is considering buying or leasing islands in the Aegean, with diplomatic sources stating to regional media on Sunday that “these allegations are untrue” and have no basis in reality. The response came after Turkish broadcaster CNNTurk reported that Israel was exploring the creation of “safe havens” […]

29.03.2026 17:22

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Erhurman condemns blocked Eid visit to Hala Sultan Tekkesi

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman criticised the republic over the apparent prevention of a planned Eid al-Fitr visit to the Hala Sultan Tekkesi in Larnaca. In statements issued on social media on Sunday, Erhurman stressed that “preventing visits to the Hala Sultan Tekkesi is unacceptable,” he said, adding that the issue has been raised with […]

29.03.2026 16:42

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Queer Wave presents landmark work of Cyprus filmmaker

Queer Wave is getting ready to turn the public’s attention once more to Michael Cacoyannis’ landmark film and invites viewers who grew up with it, as well as those discovering it for the first time, to watch it simultaneously in four districts through a fresh queer lens. Mark your calendars for Tuesday at 8.30pm, as […]

29.03.2026 15:30

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Greenhouse gas levels in Cyprus reach historic highs amid climate warning

Environment Commissioner, Antonia Theodosiou, cautioned on Sunday that greenhouse gas concentrations in Cyprus have reached historic highs, with grave environmental consequences despite recent progress in emissions reduction. Speaking at the “Earth Hour 2026” event in Troodos, Theodosiou said that “greenhouse gas concentrations have reached historically high levels, with electricity generation and transport being the main […]

29.03.2026 15:04

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Turning the tide on plastic in Europe’s rivers

From drones and smart cameras to biodegradable packaging, EU-funded researchers are working to remove plastic from rivers before it ever reaches the sea. By Tom Cassauwers From his bedroom desk in the Belgian town of Dendermonde, Gert Everaert used to watch the river Scheldt flow past. Barges and small boats drifted by. Birds fished. But […]

29.03.2026 14:30

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Mouse study shows repeated cloning causes grave genetic mutations

Revealing the limitations of cloning, researchers who repeatedly cloned mice for two decades have discovered that such serial duplication triggers grave genetic mutations that accumulate ​over the generations and ultimately become fatal. A total of 1,206 cloned laboratory mice were generated by the scientists from a single female donor mouse from 2005 ‌to 2025 in […]

29.03.2026 14:30

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Iran warns US over ground attack as regional powers meet in Pakistan

Iran said it was ready to respond to a US ground attack, accusing Washington on Sunday of preparing a land assault even as it sought negotiations and as regional powers held talks in Pakistan to try to end the fighting The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were set to meet in […]

29.03.2026 14:26

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‘It’s like going through hell every day’

The whole world is watching the US and Israel’s war with Iran. But no-one’s watching as attentively – or with such a knot in their stomach – as the Iranian diaspora, including of course in Cyprus. According to figures supplied by the Iranian embassy, there are currently around 3,000 Iranian citizens in the Republic, of […]

29.03.2026 14:14

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Cyprus highlights gender‑equality priorities at high‑level EU events in Brussels

Cyprus’ Commissioner for Gender Equality, Josie Christodoulou, represented the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union at three recent high‑level events in Brussels , focusing on gender equality, women’s economic empowerment and women’s role in peace and security. At a meeting on the renewal of the EU’s Gender Action Plan for external relations, […]

29.03.2026 14:00

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Cypriot sailor Kontides returns to action at Palma Grand Slam

Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides returns to competitive sailing on Sunday at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia in Palma de Mallorca, following a back injury. Kontides will compete alongside around 200 other athletes, aiming to “make the best possible start to the season,” the Limassol nautical club said. Kontides participated in an exhibition race on Thursday, […]

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