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Paphos tourism board hosts 40 Armenian agencies in expansion push

Paphos stepped up efforts to strengthen air connectivity and tap new tourism markets this week, hosting 40 tour agencies from Armenia to mark the launch of new flights to the district. According to an announcement by the Paphos Regional Tourism Board (Etap), the visit formed part of the organisation’s broader strategy to boost the district’s […]

20.03.2026 11:34

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Ground handling strike at Larnaca airport disrupts flights

Workers at Goldair Handling Cyprus Ltd staged a strike at Larnaca airport on Friday, halting operations for two hours and disrupting flights amid an escalating dispute over redundancies, pay and collective agreements. The work stoppage began shortly after 9am and continued until 11am, with at least two flights affected. The action followed a ten-day strike […]

20.03.2026 11:33

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A taste of chocolate

Milk chocolate mousse with a crispy baseFor the mousse100g milk chocolate150ml whipped creamFor the base75g oat biscuits25g butter (melted)Coarsely chopped hazelnutsGrated chocolate Crumble the cookies in a food processor and mix them with the melted butter.Divide the cookie mixture among the base of 4-5 small glasses and press lightly with a spoon to flatten.Melt the […]

20.03.2026 11:32

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

In Trump’s shadow, Greenland seeks more leverage from Danish vote

Greenlandic candidates competing for two seats in Denmark’s election next week hope to leverage the unprecedented attention brought to their island by U.S. President Donald Trump to wrangle concessions from its former colonial power. Trump’s ambitions for the U.S. to acquire Greenland have drawn sharp focus on the Arctic island of 57,000 people, exposing longstanding […]

20.03.2026 11:30

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Education ministry ‘acted illegally towards disabled employees’

The education ministry “continuously and illegally” failed to take the necessary measures to implement legislation for people with disabilities in the education service, the Supreme Constitutional Court said on Friday. The court said in a ruling that the omissions were made between 2010 and 2015 by the administrators of the pre-employment training programme. Three teachers […]

20.03.2026 11:23

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Holographic AI project aims to revitalise Larnaca countryside

Larnaca’s countryside is set to gain a new digital attraction after the Larnaca and Famagusta chamber of commerce and industry (Evel) signed a contract with PwC Cyprus for the creation of an artificial intelligence-powered holographic avatar under the REVIVE project. According to the company, the project will bring to life “Marikkou pou ta Lefkara”, inspired […]

20.03.2026 11:01

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United visit Bournemouth still without De Ligt

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says Matthijs de Ligt’s recovery from a back injury is progressing slower than expected and he has no idea when the Dutch defender will be able to return to action. De Ligt, 26, has been sidelined since United’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in November and there are doubts he […]

20.03.2026 10:52

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Wimbledon expansion plans cleared by UK court

Wimbledon’s plans to expand the grounds for the world’s oldest and most prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournament cleared another hurdle on Thursday, as campaigners’ attempts to block the project were rejected by London’s High Court. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club wants to treble the size of its main site, which has been […]

20.03.2026 10:44

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Iran striker Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reports

Sardar Azmoun, one of Iran’s top footballers, has been expelled from the national team for a perceived act of disloyalty to the government, Iranian media has reported, making it unlikely he will play any part in the World Cup. Iran’s participation in the World Cup as a whole is under a cloud because of the […]

20.03.2026 10:40

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Larnaca EOA bills can now be paid at post office

Larnaca EOA bills can be paid at the post office as of next week following an agreement signed on Wednesday, the post office said on Friday. The service will start on March 26, allowing payments at 51 post offices nationwide, 11 of which are in the Larnaca district. Bills can be settled in cash or […]

20.03.2026 10:32

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Fire department refutes claim of explosion at Vasiliko

Following media reports of an explosion at the Vasiliko power plant injuring two people on Thursday, the fire department on Friday said the incident was merely the sudden release gas in the compressed air fire-fighting system. “It was a violent release of the compressed air fire extinguishing system and not an explosion, as was inadvertently […]

20.03.2026 10:01

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Larnaka 2030 hosts its first Co-Creators Assembly

Following its win of the title of European Capital of Culture 2030, Larnaka 2030 enthusiastically begins a new chapter, inviting artists, organisations and communities to a two-day co-creation conference, the Co-Creators Assembly. This is the organisation’s first public action in this new phase, marking the transition from the bidding process to the implementation of the […]

20.03.2026 09:46

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South Korea flags uncertainty from Qatar LNG plant damage, but downplays supply concerns

South Korean authorities said on Friday that Iranian attacks on Qatar’s energy facilities raise uncertainty, but downplayed concerns about disruption to its liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, citing the availability of alternative sources. State-owned QatarEnergy said it will have to declare force majeure on long-term contracts for up to five years for LNG supplies bound […]

20.03.2026 09:44

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Endometriosis awareness campaign to continue with Limassol exhibition

The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation hosted the experiential photography exhibition “Behind Her Smile – Two Portraits, One Truth” on Friday, March 13, as part of the EndoMarch Cyprus 2026 Endometriosis Awareness and Information Campaign. According to an announcement by the foundation, the event was held at its neoclassical headquarters in Cyprus, located at 5 Markou Drakou […]

20.03.2026 09:38

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Cyprus stands strong amid regional tensions, says Von der Leyen

The handling of the situation by President Nikos Christodoulides amid mounting tensions in the Middle East has been effective, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, affirming that the European Union stands firmly with the island in regard to security matters. “The security of Cyprus is the security of the European Union,” she said […]

20.03.2026 09:20

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Harmonized Consumer Price Index Up 0.94% in February

Cyprus’ Harmonized Consumer Price Index (HICP) rose 0.94% in February 2026 compared with the same month last year, while remaining virtually unchanged from January with a marginal decline of 0.01%, according to the Statistical Service. The categories showing the largest annual increases were Recreation, Sports and Culture (5.4%) and Restaurants and Accommodation Services (4.9%). The […]

20.03.2026 09:15

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Norway’s crown princess says she was ‘manipulated and deceived’ by Epstein

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit said on Friday she regretted her friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, seeking to contain one of the biggest scandals to hit the country’s royal family. The U.S. Justice Department’s release of millions of Epstein documents has sent shockwaves around the world, revealing the disgraced financier’s ties to prominent […]

20.03.2026 09:13

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Cyprus: the loneliest island?

Cyprus is quite alone. Not on the map; cartographically speaking, we’re surrounded. Turkey lies just 75 kilometres away. Syria is 100km distant. Egypt just a little further. Here’s the bit where people always say, knowingly, “ah ha! Cyprus is the crossroads of continents!” And, geographically speaking, they’re right – if rather annoying. Culturally, though, we’re […]

20.03.2026 09:00

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Yellow weather warning for severe storms

The met department has issued a warning for isolated strong winds expected between 11am and 11pm on Friday. According to the warning, strong, isolated storms are expected to affect the island, particularly in the west and south. Locally, the intensity of the rain is expected to range between 35 and 55 millimetres per hour, and […]

20.03.2026 08:57

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Teenager dies in accident with stolen motorcycle in Nicosia

A 15-year-old boy has died in a motorcycle accident in Nicosia on Thursday night, which left another 17-year-old teenager in critical condition at Nicosia general hospital, police said on Friday. According to the police, the incident occurred at around 9.15pm on Thursday, when the 15-year, driving with a 17-year-old passenger, collided with a car driven […]

20.03.2026 08:52

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Today’s weather: Chilly and stormy

The working week draws to a close on Friday with early fog in inland and eastern areas, followed by increasing cloud bringing local rain and isolated storms, mainly in the west. The weather will gradually turn mainly cloudy with local rain and isolated storms, some potentially intense with hail and strengthening winds. Meanwhile the highest […]

20.03.2026 08:28

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Fresh Israeli strikes on Iran widen conflict after Trump warning

Israel launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Friday, a day after President Donald Trump told it not to repeat its strikes on Iranian natural gas infrastructure, which sharply escalated the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The conflict has killed thousands of people, spread to neighbouring nations and hit the global economy since the […]

20.03.2026 08:00

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EU construction output falls in January as building activity slumps

Construction production in the European Union declined in January 2026, with seasonally adjusted output falling by 0.9 per cent in the EU and by 0.1 per cent in the euro area, according to Eurostat. The figures marked a reversal from December 2025, when construction production increased by 1.0 per cent in the EU and 0.7 […]

20.03.2026 08:00

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Champions League exposes Premier League limits as English clubs exit early

The Champions League’s last-16 stage delivered an unusually stark reckoning for the Premier League, with only Arsenal and Liverpool advancing from the six English clubs that reached the knockout rounds. For the first time all six Premier League sides competing in Europe’s top competition had made the last 16, with five of them finishing inside […]

20.03.2026 08:00

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