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Two arrested at Paphos airport after being found with large quantities of untaxed tobacco

Two people were arrested at Paphos airport on Wednesday after being found to have in their possession large quantities of tobacco products for which the requisite taxes had not been paid, the police said on Thursday. The first arrest was made at around 4pm, when at 47-year-old man who had arrived at the airport with […]

19.03.2026 08:51

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What’s on this weekend

This weekend, stories and songs of spring come to life in museums, independent films reach the big screen, new exhibitions open, community-focused zine-making parties appear, and lots of markets and car boot sales celebrate the season. There is no shortage of events here, and we have selected what not to miss. Here’s what’s on this […]

19.03.2026 08:35

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Today’s weather: Rain and storms

Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly cloudy across most of the island, with rain showers expected and even storms to hit during the day. Alongside the rain, hail may also fall during those storms, while heightened levels of dust will be observed in the atmosphere. Temperatures will rise to 19 degrees Celsius inland, 20 […]

19.03.2026 08:32

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Russia says messaging app Telegram remains in breach of regulations

Telegram messaging app is still ​not complying with ‌Russian laws, the state communications regulator Roskomnadzor said ​on Wednesday, ​according to state run news agency ⁠RIA. Russian authorities have ​repeatedly accused Telegram, ​one of the most popular messaging apps in Russia, ​of allowing itself ​to be used as a ‌platform ⁠for illegal and extremist content. Telegram rejects […]

19.03.2026 08:20

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Bank of Cyprus sets results review date, updates financial calendar

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has announced the date for reviewing its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, and released an updated financial calendar for 2026. The bank said its board of directors will convene on March 30, 2026, to examine the audited financial statements for the Bank of Cyprus Group. […]

19.03.2026 08:00

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Iran strikes Gulf energy sites after Israeli attack on key gas field

U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel “violently lashed out” and attacked Iran’s major gas field, a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war, but ruled out further such attacks by Israel unless Iran retaliated. Wednesday’s attack on the huge South Pars gas field drove oil prices higher and prompted a threat by Iran to […]

19.03.2026 07:47

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Knife Possession, Assault, Illegal Stay: Nine Arrested in Police Night Sweep

Police carried out intensified patrols across Cyprus overnight, conducting targeted crime‑prevention operations that led to nine arrests for various offenses, authorities said. The arrests involved cases including possession of knives, assault causing actual bodily harm, interference in judicial proceedings, illegal stay, and unlawful possession of duty‑free tobacco products. During the operations, officers stopped 559 vehicles […]

19.03.2026 07:42

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Food Delivery Driver Robbed by Group of Youths in Limassol

A 22‑year‑old food delivery driver reported to police that he was assaulted and robbed on Tuesday evening while attempting to deliver an order in Limassol. According to his statement, he arrived at a specific street around 6:50 p.m., where he was approached by a group of five to six young individuals who allegedly attacked him, […]

19.03.2026 07:40

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Cyprus property developers warn of pan-European housing crisis

Affordable housing has become “one of the greatest social challenges of our time”, Mersina Isidorou, general manager of the Cyprus Property Developers Association, said, describing it as “a pan-European crisis that affects European countries horizontally”. From “large metropolises to smaller member states”, she said, the rising cost of housing is “testing the resilience of households, […]

19.03.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: AI, inflation, fragile confidence, banks, housing

Cyprus must tread carefully in how it presents itself abroad as tensions in the Middle East persist, with any misstep in public messaging risking damage to tourism, investment and confidence, Cyprus economy and competitiveness council chairman Demetris Georgiadis said. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Georgiadis warned that the island’s image as a safe destination should […]

19.03.2026 07:30

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Chevron Cyprus backs push for more women in science and tech

Chevron Cyprus has highlighted its ongoing efforts to address gender inequalities in STEM and entrepreneurship, as part of activities marking International Women’s Day. The company emphasised that women remain significantly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, despite growing global demand for skilled professionals. It noted that only around 30 per cent of researchers worldwide […]

19.03.2026 07:20

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European project aims to boost green transition for Cyprus firms

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has issued an invitation for local businesses to participate in an upcoming workshop dedicated to fostering a sustainable and competitive enterprise. The event, titled the Green Business Innovation Challenge, is being organised as part of the European SUSTAINET project under the Erasmus+ initiative. This specific project seeks […]

19.03.2026 07:10

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Cyprus investment firms must submit 2025 annual fees by April deadline

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) this week issued a formal directive, requiring all Cyprus Investment Firms to calculate and submit their annual regulatory fees for the previous year. The regulatory body confirmed that the relevant form has been officially updated to include the specific fee structures for 2025 and is now available on […]

19.03.2026 07:00

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Cyprus university to host seminar on artificial intelligence opportunities

The department of computer science at the University of Nicosia will host an informative event focused on the transformative power of machine learning and data analytics on March 28, 2026. “Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we live, work, and interact with the world, from autonomous cars and smart homes to medical diagnosis and drug […]

19.03.2026 06:30

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Geopolitical tensions raise risks for global insurers, agency warns

Rising geopolitical tensions centred on Iran are fuelling increasing concern in the global insurance sector, particularly in areas linked to terrorism and political violence, according to ratings agency Morningstar DBRS. The report warned that prolonged instability in the Middle East could lead to higher volatility in risk underwriting, as well as stricter insurance terms for […]

19.03.2026 06:00

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Seafarers can refuse travel to war-risk areas, union says

Seafarers who do not wish to sail through war-risk zones have the right to disembark from vessels, Charalambos Avgousti, head of the Cyprus maritime union Omepege-Sek, said on Tuesday, stressing that the union’s primary concern is the safety of crew members. Avgousti said there are no Cypriot seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, based […]

19.03.2026 04:24

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Our View: Perceptions, not performance, drive approval ratings

Opinion polls dealing with how people view the way the government is carrying out its job are not reliable indicators. This is because people’s responses are primarily based on perceptions of how government policies are implemented rather through direct experience. For example, an opinion poll carried out for Politis newspaper showed that the highest approval […]

19.03.2026 04:20

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‘We must expect developments soon’ on Cyprus problem, Christodoulides says after Guterres meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday evening said that “we must expect developments soon” on the Cyprus problem, after having held a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Brussels. He described the discussion as “very substantive and very productive”, and stressed that he and Guterres “have a common goal … and this goal entails […]

19.03.2026 00:44

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Hands Over Digital Copies of Archives Linked to Grigoris Afxentiou to Research Center

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou on Tuesday welcomed the handover of 258 digitized archival documents to the Grigoris Afxentiou Research Center, calling the initiative an important step in supporting historical research and public access to state records. The material, drawn from Special Court collections held by the State Archives, includes primary sources relevant […]

18.03.2026 23:45

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Police investigate scam scheme involving fake Gesy messages

More than €10,000 were stolen from the bank account of a citizen after receiving messages allegedly send by the national health scheme (Gesy), requesting him to update his online profile, police said on Wednesday. According to the police, the complainant had turned to the police on Wednesday to report the incident which occurred on November […]

18.03.2026 22:31

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Barcelona hit seven past Newcastle to roar into Champions League quarters

Barcelona stormed into the Champions League quarter-finals with a thumping 7-2 victory over Newcastle United at Camp Nou on Wednesday, sealing an emphatic 8-3 aggregate triumph in a compelling round-of-16 tie. Raphinha opened the scoring in the sixth minute after Fermin Lopez led a swift counter attack, but Anthony Elanga levelled nine minutes later from […]

18.03.2026 22:16

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Sweden says Iran has executed a Swedish citizen

Iran executed a Swedish citizen on Wednesday, Sweden’s foreign minister said, adding that she had summoned the Iranian ambassador in Stockholm to condemn the decision. The person, who was not named, was arrested in Iran in June of last year and Sweden has repeatedly raised the case with Iranian officials, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard […]

18.03.2026 22:15

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EU to provide ‘substantial’ financial support to combat FMD

Cyprus is set to receive financial support from the European Union to move forward with measures to combat the outbreak of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), President Nikos Christodoulides said in Brussels on Wednesday. “I thanked the President of the European Commission for the substantive financial support not only to address the challenges that arise immediately, […]

18.03.2026 22:11

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Saudi intercepts four ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh

Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles that were launched toward Riyadh on Wednesday, the Defence Ministry said, just ahead of a meeting of regional and Islamic foreign ministers in the Saudi capital. “Scattered debris fell across various areas of the capital, with initial assessments indicating no casualties or damage,” the ministry said. Several […]

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