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Man arrested for drugs after refusing narcotest and fleeing scene

A 29-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for the possession of drugs. The police said on Wednesday the man was arrested in Nicosia after he was pulled over on Tuesday at 12.20pm. After the man refused a narcotest, the police searched the vehicle and found 2g of cannabis in the glove compartment. In an effort […]

18.03.2026 08:01

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Central bank money to remain ‘anchor’ as financial markets go digital

The Eurosystem recently unveiled the Appia roadmap, a strategic initiative aimed at shaping the development of a European tokenised financial ecosystem. The initiative seeks to ensure that central bank money remains the anchor of the financial system as Europe undergoes rapid digital transformation. The roadmap outlines the Eurosystem’s objectives and approach, with the project expected […]

18.03.2026 08:00

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Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill six people, Lebanese authorities say

Israeli airstrikes in Beirut killed at least six people on Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, shaking the heart of the Lebanese capital as Israel intensified its offensive against the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. Israeli air strikes also pounded the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut, where Reuters footage showed explosions lighting up the night sky. While […]

18.03.2026 07:56

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Iran strikes Tel Aviv with cluster warheads in retaliation for killing of security chief

Iran targeted Tel Aviv with missiles carrying cluster warheads in what it said was retaliation for Israel’s assassination of Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday. The attack overnight on Tuesday killed two people in a neighbourhood close to densely populated Tel Aviv, where there are also key military facilities, bringing […]

18.03.2026 07:50

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Electricity authority workers on three-hour strike

Employees of the Electricity authority of Cyprus (EAC) are staging a three-hour work stoppage on Wednesday, from 8am to 11am, to protest what they described as “serious problems” that remain unresolved while the state focuses on “imaginative and unfounded proposals”. In a statement last week, their trade unions warned that if solutions were not found, […]

18.03.2026 07:48

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Six arrested in overnight police operations

Six people were arrested in overnight police operations to crack down on crime. One driver was caught driving at 160km/h instead of 50km/h. He was arrested and will be taken before the Nicosia district court on Wednesday for a remand order. The police pulled over 529 vehicles and checked a total of 789 drivers and […]

18.03.2026 07:45

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Cyprus Business Now: property, tourism, Ethiopian ties, foreclosures, banks

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Tuesday ruled out discussions on a blanket freeze of foreclosures, following a meeting with a Disy delegation led by party president and house speaker Annita Demetriou. The minister stressed that decisions on foreclosures must be reasonable and balanced, warning against measures that could create further economic problems. “We are being monitored […]

18.03.2026 07:30

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Rain, snow and strong winds till the end of the week

Wednesday starts off overcast, with rain expected in the afternoon, along with high concentrations of dust. Winds will be a northeast to southeast gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, however in the afternoon they will turn into a moderate to fresh breeze of 4 to 5 Beaufort, and locally a strong breeze […]

18.03.2026 07:29

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Hedge funds bet against banks and fintechs as global jitters grow

Global hedge funds sold shares of bank, insurance, fin-tech and trading companies in ​the week to March 13, making financials the most sold stock ‌sector this year, said Goldman Sachs (GS.N) in a note to clients seen by Reuters this week. Hedge funds “aggressively shorted” global financial stocks last week and the sector was net […]

18.03.2026 07:00

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Limassol mayor eyes military site for forest park expansion

Limassol mayor Yiannis Armeftis has proposed expanding the Polemidia Forest Park in Ayia Fyla into land used by the Limassol recruitment training centre (KEN), in what he described as a first step towards creating a broader metropolitan park for the city. Speaking to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and […]

18.03.2026 06:30

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UK government to spend £1bn to tackle rising youth unemployment

Britain will invest an additional 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) to ‌unlock jobs for young people, the government said this week, part of a drive to reduce the nearly 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training. Britain’s youth unemployment has reached a 10-year high, according to figures released last month, outpacing […]

18.03.2026 06:00

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Greece will ‘support Cyprus’ choices’ over Nato accession

Greece and its government will “support Cyprus’ choices” regarding the question of whether or not it will join Nato, the country’s Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said on Tuesday. “As far as Nato is concerned, Greece will naturally support Cyprus’ choices. We continue to believe that any enlargement creates conditions for greater resilience and solidarity,” he […]

18.03.2026 04:25

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Our View: State has no duty to bail out tourism sector

It did not take very long for the calls for state support for tourist businesses to start. The Hoteliers’ Association (Pasyxe) started complaining about a fall in bookings within a week of the start of the war on Iran, and on Monday a political party decided to submit proposals for the “support” of tourism. Disy […]

18.03.2026 04:20

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Champions League: PSG, Real Madrid and Arsenal storm into quarter-finals

Europe’s elite competition delivered a night of emphatic statements as Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Arsenal surged into the Champions League quarter-finals with commanding performances that underlined their credentials as serious contenders. PSG dismantle Chelsea with ruthless efficiency Defending champions PSG humiliated Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, sealing a crushing 8-2 aggregate victory and sending […]

18.03.2026 02:04

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Cyprus Ports Authority Outlines 2026 Budget Focused on Major Infrastructure Upgrades

The Cyprus Ports Authority has presented its 2026 budget to parliament, highlighting increased spending on port‑infrastructure projects and digital upgrades. The authority’s board chairman told lawmakers that Cyprus’ ports remain “strategic national assets” tied to trade, energy, shipping and tourism, and said the organization has posted strong financial results in recent years. Most of the […]

17.03.2026 23:45

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Sporting complete stunning comeback to end Bodo Glimt’s Champions League run

Sporting overturned a three goal first leg deficit on Tuesday to defeat Bodo Glimt in extra time and reach the champions league quarter finals, sealing a dramatic turnaround in Portugal. Trailing 3-0 from the first leg, Sporting began aggressively and reduced the deficit when Goncalo Inacio headed home in the first half to make it […]

17.03.2026 22:45

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Attorney-general clears Karpasia bishop over embezzlement allegations

Attorney-general George Savvides ruled on Tuesday that no criminal offence had been committed by Bishop Christoforou of Karpasia in relation to complaints over the management of funds belonging to the pancyprian parents’ union. The allegations centred on events said to have taken place in 2020, claiming the bishop transferred money from the association’s treasury into […]

17.03.2026 21:51

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Iran confirms death of Basij force commander

Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of Iran’s paramilitary Basij force, was killed on Tuesday in attacks carried out by the United States and Israel, Iranian state media reported. The semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted the revolutionary guards as saying Soleimani was killed in an “attack by the American-Zionist enemy.” Soleimani, who had led the Basij for six […]

17.03.2026 21:22

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Roadworks Announced in Larnaca and Limassol Through Mid‑May

Cyprus’ Public Works Department has announced a series of roadworks in the Larnaca and Limassol districts, including lane closures, night works and temporary traffic diversions. In Larnaca, crews will build ramps and green areas at the junction of Omirou Street and Spyros Kyprianou Avenue in Aradippou from March 17–28. The left lanes on both roads […]

17.03.2026 21:00

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Turkey vows to defend north amid military build-up around Cyprus

Turkish AKP spokesman Omer Celik sharply criticised Cyprus, Greece, and the EU on Tuesday, over military and political developments in the wider Levant. Celik condemned the EU’s role, arguing that “some European Union countries announce that they will send warships or strengthen their presence in the region, however, the European Union has already proven its […]

17.03.2026 20:36

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Germany pledges full support to Cyprus amid Iran crisis

German foreign minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed Berlin’s commitment to Cyprus on Tuesday, following talks in Berlin with Greek Foreign Minister Constantinos Gerapetritis. “If both military and political support is needed, Germany will do so. We stand by Cyprus. That is not in doubt,” Wadephul affirmed. Gerapetritis emphasised that the security of the European Union is […]

17.03.2026 20:24

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MPs urge quick passage of disability legislation

MPs on Tuesday stressed that updated legislation for the disabled must pass before the House dissolves ahead of the May parliamentary elections, even as groups representing persons with disabilities complained that the government bill does not go far enough. Initially tabled in 2025, the bill is titled ‘Participation, Inclusion and Independent Living of Persons with […]

17.03.2026 20:02

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Mineral resources continue to be mismanaged, audit report finds

Serious issues in the management of the Republic’s mineral resources persist, having affected protected species, including bats and the Natura 2000 network, a report published by the audit office revealed on Tuesday. “The key conclusion of our audit is that, despite the passing of six years since the publication of our previous special report, some […]

17.03.2026 19:37

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Cyprus records fall in asylum applications according to Eurostat

Eurostat data published on Tuesday showed a decrease in asylum applications in Cyprus, with 130 first-time claims and 95 repeat applications in December 2025. This represents a decline from November last year, when 165 first-time and 105 repeat applications were recorded, and a sharper drop compared to December 2024, which saw 230 first-time claims and […]

17.03.2026 19:34

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