Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus is NOT the story…

Cyprus is not at war. Despite what the global media might have us believe, we’re sitting safe. For now, anyway. Okay, we’re close to the Middle East. And there will be consequences. Not – we hope – in terms of missiles or sirens or scenes on the evening news. But in quieter, less obvious ways. […]

29.03.2026 09:00

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Cyprus: an ‘unsinkable aircraft carrier’ no longer

Cyprus has long been regarded in strategic thinking as an “unsinkable aircraft carrier” in the Eastern Mediterranean. The phrase captures a hard reality. Today it carries a more troubling implication: growing vulnerability. The British Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) at Akrotiri and Dhekelia form part of the architecture of independence established by the 1960 Treaty of […]

29.03.2026 09:00

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Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports

The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing U.S. officials. The plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops, the Post reported. Whether President Donald Trump would approve any of those plans remains uncertain, according to the Post. The Trump administration has deployed […]

29.03.2026 08:33

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Tales from the coffeeshop: Is state too stupid or too corrupt?

ANYONE who watched the interview of MEP Fidias Panayiotou – now leader of the Direct Democracy of Cyprus party – with the over-the-hill hack Yiannis Kareklas on Sigma TV would no longer consider it absurd to vote for him. Fidias, in his down-to-earth style, made a complete fool of the pompous and patronising Kareklas, who […]

29.03.2026 08:30

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Our View: Nothing good can come of repeated state ‘support measures’

Measures to “support society” by the state whenever there is a spike in prices appear to have become the norm in the last few years. The precedent was set during the economic irrationality of the lockdowns, when a large number of businesses shut shop, and a large section of the workforce was paid by the […]

29.03.2026 08:04

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EU launches new guidance to decarbonise buildings across their life cycle

The European Commission this week unveiled a comprehensive strategy to decarbonise the built environment, introducing a whole life carbon approach to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from construction to demolition. The new staff working document provides a roadmap for authorities and industry professionals to address the largest consumers of materials and energy in the union. By […]

29.03.2026 07:00

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Climate risks make adaptation crucial for EU agriculture, says World Bank

Rising climate risks and growing challenges for smaller farms are putting pressure on EU agricultural systems, highlighting gaps in support and preparedness, according to a World Bank study. The study examined the use, effectiveness, and areas for improvement of Risk Management Tools (RMTs) and provides a detailed analysis of current policy developments, making recommendations for […]

29.03.2026 06:30

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Bank of England economist warns against inaction over inflation

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said this week that uncertainty about the economic implications of the ongoing conflict ​in the Middle East should not be used as an excuse for inaction ‌over inflation threats. Pill – who has previously said the BoE cut interest rates too fast over the past year – told […]

29.03.2026 06:00

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Solar credit reset backlash gathers pace

Uproar from solar panel owners in Cyprus is intensifying after thousands of households saw accumulated electricity credits wiped from their accounts. The controversy which has been growing in pace since the Cyprus Mail first reported on it on March 8, centres on the clearing of surplus photovoltaic energy credits held under net-metering arrangements. This means […]

29.03.2026 04:24

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Israeli airstrike kills three Lebanese journalists, Israel says it targeted one

Israeli forces killed three Lebanese journalists in southern Lebanon on Saturday in an airstrike that Israel’s military said had targeted one of them. Lebanese television news channel Al Manar said its reporter Ali Shaib and reporter Fatima Ftouni, from Lebanese pan-Arab broadcaster Al Mayadeen, were killed when their vehicle was hit. Lebanon’s information minister, Paul […]

28.03.2026 19:25

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Alkinoos Ioannides to kick off summer tour in Cyprus

Perhaps, it feels too soon to look forward to summer events when Easter has not even arrived and the weather forecast has rain, clouds and sun all in one day. Yet time tends to fly and before we know it, the What’s On agenda will be all about music festivals and summer escapes. Renowned Cypriot […]

28.03.2026 19:19

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Larnaca farmer refuses to have animals culled

Approximately 50 animals were discovered by veterinary officers in a livestock unit in Larnaca, with the farmer declining to permit the officers to proceed with their slaughter resulting in a standoff at the premises on Saturday. According to the veterinary services, several animals had died from foot and mouth disease at the livestock farm. Police […]

28.03.2026 18:22

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit

Ukraine on Saturday agreed to cooperate on defence with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy travelled to both countries amid escalating tensions in the region. Qatar’s defence ministry said in a statement on Saturday that Doha and Kyiv have signed a defense cooperation agreement which includes the exchange of expertise in […]

28.03.2026 18:03

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11,000 fireworks seized so far in 2026

As Easter approaches, police have intensified their efforts to address juvenile delinquency and uncontrolled firework displays, bomb squad officer Paris Kyriakou said on Saturday. According to Kyriakou, a total of 11,000 seizures of fireworks and firecrackers have been recorded in 2026, with the vast majority being the latter. This marks a similar trend to 2025, […]

28.03.2026 17:49

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Exhibition of Cypriot artist Adamantios Diamantis to open in Thessaloniki

The exhibition “Agonies – Diamantis,” centered on a landmark series by Cypriot painter Adamantios Diamantis, will be shown at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki from March 29 to May 31. The show, organized by the A. G. Leventis Gallery, Cyprus’ Press and Information Office and the Cypriot Consulate in Thessaloniki, marks the first […]

28.03.2026 17:00

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Thieves steal 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars in Europe

Twelve tons of KitKat chocolate bars went missing in Europe last week after thieves made off with the truck transporting them, Swiss food giant Nestle said on Saturday. KitKat, which is made by Nestle, said the truck carrying 413,793 bars of its new range set off from central Italy to distribute the chocolate throughout Europe, […]

28.03.2026 16:35

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Rallies planned in thousands of US cities for ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump

Thousands of rallies are expected across the United States on Saturday in the latest “No Kings” protest against the policies of President Donald Trump and his administration. Organizers say that more than 3,200 events are planned in all 50 states for what they hope will be the largest single-day nonviolent protest in U.S. history. The […]

28.03.2026 16:26

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Erhurman to meet Diagne on Monday

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman is scheduled to meet the UN Secretary-General’s special representative in Cyprus on Monday, a UN source said on Saturday. The two will meet at 11am following Diagne’s meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday.  Meanwhile, there has been no confirmation for a new meeting between Christodoulides and Erhurman or a […]

28.03.2026 16:11

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€4.2 million to boost fire prevention measures

An extra €4.16 million for measures aimed at preventing and responding to agricultural and forest fires has been approved by the Council of Ministers, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Saturday. “The government’s goal is to strengthen the effort for appropriate preparation to deal with agricultural and forest fires, in view of the summer season,” […]

28.03.2026 16:06

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Tiger Woods out on bail after arrest on suspicion of DUI

Tiger Woods was released from jail late Friday after posting bail following his arrest on suspicion of DUI in relation to a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Fla., that did not cause any significant injuries. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Woods showed signs of impairment at the crash scene. He tested negative for […]

28.03.2026 15:51

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Cyprus potato exports hit by Middle East tensions

Local potato farmers are feeling the effects of the war in the Middle East as shipping costs for exports surge, leaving many uncertain about how much produce they can sell abroad, spokesperson Andreas Karyos said on Saturday. “It is affecting [us] because the costs associated with shipping potatoes abroad have increased, resulting in higher costs […]

28.03.2026 15:49

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Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea

Twenty-two migrants have died off the coast of Greece after spending six days at sea in a rubber boat, the Greek coast guard said in a statement late on Friday. Twenty-six people were rescued by a Frontex European border agency vessel off the island of Crete. “During the journey, the passengers (of the rubber boat) […]

28.03.2026 15:33

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A forage through the fields of Cyprus

Mastic and mustard, sea squill and agave and cistus and meadow crane’s-bill. “This is chickweed,” says Katie Richards, pointing out a thin leafy plant. “This one is chickweed. Let me take a picture of it, just to verify…” She points her phone at it – an AI-powered app called PictureThis, which “identifies over 400,000 plant […]

28.03.2026 15:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus highlights sharp rise in forestry spending

Cyprus marked the International Day of Forests with officials highlighting a sharp increase in state spending on forestry and new investments aimed at strengthening fire prevention and rural development. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said public expenditure on forestry is set to rise from €48.2 million in 2021 to €81.7 million in 2025 — an increase […]

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