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Trial over mass brawl in Larnaca postponed until April

The trial of five men who face charges related to their parts in a mass brawl in Larnaca on January 17 was on Tuesday adjourned until next month, with defence lawyers requesting time to study the evidence brought against their clients. All five suspects – a 48-year-old, a 32-year-old, two 26-year-olds, and a 20-year-old – […]

24.03.2026 14:35

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Cyprus ‘enters era of working poor’

The percentage of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion has remained stable at around 17 per cent for the past four years, which the national network against poverty believes is a serious concern as “we have entered the era of the working poor”. According to the network, poverty has a gender and age, […]

24.03.2026 14:20

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Israel’s military to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon, defence chief says

Israel’s military will occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, defence minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday, the first time Israel has clearly spelled out its intent to seize swathes of territory that make up nearly a tenth of Lebanon. Katz has previously threatened Lebanon’s government it would lose territory if it did not […]

24.03.2026 14:18

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German president calls Iran war a disastrous mistake, in rare rebuke of Trump

The Iran war is a “disastrous mistake” that breaches international law, Germany’s president said on Tuesday in an unusually blunt rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, which he said marked a rupture for German ties with its biggest post-war ally. In a scathing verbal attack, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, whose largely ceremonial role allows him […]

24.03.2026 14:14

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Fears over Easter table allayed

The Easter spread can go ahead as planned and any scaremongering is annulled by the market itself, Cyprus Supermarket Association executive secretary Andreas Hadjiadamou said on Tuesday. Hadjiadamou told the Cyprus News Agency that the only real increase in prices seen so far was for gas, which went up by €4.5 per cylinder, while other […]

24.03.2026 14:13

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Australia, EU seal trade deal eight years in the making

Australia and the European Union signed a trade deal on Tuesday that was eight years in the making, removing tariffs for almost all European goods and for nearly all exports of Australian critical minerals. But some Australian agricultural products like beef and sheep meat, for example, will be subject to export quotas, and Australian farmers […]

24.03.2026 14:06

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British Bases align with Cyprus over FMD measures

The British Bases on Tuesday confirmed they are fully aligned with measures introduced by the Republic to tackle the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the Larnaca district. The Sovereign Base Areas administration said it is working closely with Cypriot authorities, with representatives participating in coordination meetings held at the Joint Rescue Coordination […]

24.03.2026 13:46

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‘Where is the accountability?’ – Boycott slams England’s Ashes review

Sir Geoffrey Boycott bemoaned a lack of accountability in English cricket after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) decided to retain head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key following a review of the team’s humbling 4–1 Ashes defeat in Australia. The former England opener questioned ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould’s credentials and said the “incompetent” Key and McCullum […]

24.03.2026 13:43

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Amassing of military force off Cyprus ‘product of island’s EU accession’

The amassing of military assets in and around Cyprus in recent weeks, in light of a drone strike on the island’s British Akrotiri air force base, is the product of Cyprus’ accession to the European Union, Greek opposition party Pasok leader Nikos Androulakis said on Tuesday. “This was not a given a few decades ago. […]

24.03.2026 13:36

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2026 XM Limassol Marathon draws thousands of local, international runners

The competitive programme of the XM Limassol Marathon reached its peak on March 22, 2026 with Limassol welcoming thousands of runners from Cyprus and abroad. Participants competed in the four individual race categories of the event, each aiming to secure a place on the podium. Proceedings began with the XM Marathon Race, where more than […]

24.03.2026 13:19

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Bank of Cyprus offers relief to farmers hit by foot and mouth disease

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Tuesday announced a support package aimed at assisting livestock farmers affected by foot and mouth disease, alongside other impacted businesses and individuals. The bank said it is “standing by those affected, responding to the emergency needs of its customers while remaining committed to its role as a pillar of […]

24.03.2026 13:15

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Propeller Club brings Silicon Valley thinker to Limassol shipping event

The Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Limassol, brought global thought leader Amin Toufani to Cyprus for its 2026 keynote annual event, as more than 200 members and guests gathered in Limassol for a discussion on leadership, technology and change in shipping. Those attending included Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjinamolis, navy representatives and […]

24.03.2026 13:03

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EU banks remain resilient despite rising geopolitical uncertainty

Cyprus banking sector mirrors EU strength despite pressures The European Banking Authority (EBA) has said that the EU and EEA banking sector remains resilient, even as geopolitical uncertainty intensifies following renewed conflict in the Middle East. The findings were published in the authority’s risk dashboard for the fourth quarter of 2025, which for the first […]

24.03.2026 13:01

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41-year-old man arrested for drunk driving collision

A 41-year-old man was arrested after a drink-driving collision in Nicosia early on Tuesday, police said. The crash happened at around 3.40am on Tseriou avenue when the man’s car collided with a vehicle driven by a 45-year-old woman, under circumstances still under investigation. Both vehicles suffered minor damage. The woman was taken by ambulance to […]

24.03.2026 12:56

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Stefanou demands govt action to save Cyprus’ tourism sector

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou on Tuesday demanded that the government take action to save the island’s tourism industry amid an ongoing conflict in the Middle East and reports of declining bookings after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone at the beginning of the month. Speaking during a visit to Paphos, he said that […]

24.03.2026 12:40

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Government reworks foreclosure laws after committee concerns

Government foreclosure bills were sent back to the Finance Ministry after gaps were identified during a discussion at the House Finance Committee. The issues raised focused primarily on procedural deadlines before properties are auctioned, prompting lawmakers to request revisions to the proposed framework. The bills form part of a broader effort by the government to […]

24.03.2026 12:35

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Cyprus taekwondo federation will travel to the US

The Cyprus taekwondo federation will travel to the United States next month for an educational training programme, the federation said on Tuesday. The trip will run from April 4 to 19, with stops in New York and Florida, where the team will attend seminars and train with international athletes and instructors. The federation announced that […]

24.03.2026 12:33

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Airstrikes target HQ and leader of Iran-backed Shi’ite militia umbrella group in Iraq

Apparent U.S.-Israeli airstrikes hit a headquarters of Iraq’s umbrella group for Iran-backed Shi’ite militia and a residence belonging to its leader on Tuesday, an escalation of U.S.-Israeli strikes on one of Tehran’s main regional allies. Popular Mobilization Forces leader Falih al-Fayadh was not present when his residence was hit in the northern city of Mosul, […]

24.03.2026 12:24

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McDonald’s Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival returns in April

The McDonald’s Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival is returning, once again bringing football to life for thousands of children. A celebration of participation, fair play and boundless enjoyment is set to unfold through the largest youth football tournament in Cyprus. On the occasion of its 24th edition, a press conference was held on March 18, […]

24.03.2026 12:23

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Govt seeks legal advice over treaty which established British bases

The government has sought legal advice regarding the treaty which established the United Kingdom’s two sovereign bases in Cyprus, deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Tuesday. He told CyBC radio that the government has “received legal advice on the issue of the 1960 agreements”, and that “the issue of security is complex and will […]

24.03.2026 12:20

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Structural adequacy ‘collective responsibility’ engineers say after collapse

The collapse of part of a building on Monday in Limassol may have been caused by inadequate planning, the Association of Civil Engineers said on Tuesday, pointing out that securing structural adequacy and building site safety was a collective responsibility. “The aim must be to create an environment in which every worker can carry out […]

24.03.2026 12:10

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Cyprus weighs transitional fix for stock option plans

A legislative proposal submitted by Disy and Diko aimed at providing transitional relief for legacy stock option schemes was discussed before the House Finance Committee this week. The proposal focuses on incentive schemes implemented by Cypriot companies prior to the tax reform, during a period when the conditions for inclusion in the special taxation regime […]

24.03.2026 12:09

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State budget deficit hits €1.79bn according to latest Treasury report

The Treasury has announced that the state budget deficit for 2025 reached €1.79 billion, according to its official fiscal report released this week. The fiscal report for 2025 serves as a comprehensive review of the state budget for the previous financial year, outlining both projected and actual revenues and expenditures. The report compares the budgeted […]

24.03.2026 12:02

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Book review: Mad premise for a hilarious book

I spent much of the end of 2025 and start of 2026 moaning about people who ought to know about funny books claiming that unfunny books were actually funny. Evidently, this means that in my arrogance, I consider myself to be someone who can accurately identify a funny book. Let’s put that to the test: […]

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