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Cyprus finance minister rules out blanket freeze on foreclosures

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 […]

17.03.2026 16:37

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Cypriot antiquity repatriated from UK

A Cypriot antiquity has been returned from the United Kingdom after being identified in an online auction, the Department of Antiquities said on Tuesday. The item, a pitcher dating to the Cypro-Archaic I period (750–600 BC), was traced by officials monitoring the illegal trafficking of antiquities online. Following contact with the auction house, the object […]

17.03.2026 16:21

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Bicommunal committee exchanges updates on foot-and-mouth disease

Members of the veterinary committee operating under the bicommunal technical committee on health exchanged updates on the foot-and-mouth disease situation on Tuesday, following a request by the Greek Cypriot side. Co-chair Leonidas Fylaktou stated that the committee has met at least four times since the first case was detected in the north and remains in […]

17.03.2026 16:18

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Phedonos could be ‘formally indicted immediately’

Furloughed Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos could be formally indicted as early as this week, reports said on Tuesday, while his attorney told the Cyprus Mail they have yet to receive any paperwork from authorities. Multiple media outlets reported that Phedonos, currently suspended from his duties pending the outcome of police investigations, faces charges of rape […]

17.03.2026 16:13

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Reports link Direct Democracy candidate to past drug conviction

A candidate of the Direct Democracy party was reportedly convicted in a drug-related case in the north, according to Turkish Cypriot media reports. The reports refer to Kyrenia district candidate Valery Tarapai, who is said to have been arrested in May 2017 along with another individual for transporting drugs to the north. According to the […]

17.03.2026 16:06

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Cyprus game developer reports 75 per cent surge in annual revenue

Cyprus-based Top App Games, a rapidly growing mobile game developer, has reported that its PvP strategy game LUDUS achieved a 74.6 per cent year-over-year revenue increase, while also confirming the game’s launch in Vietnam to expand its presence in the Southeast Asian market. Released in December 2023, LUDUS had been consistently growing, reaching about $3 […]

17.03.2026 16:00

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New case of foot and mouth disease found in Larnaca’s Dromolaxia

A fresh case of foot and mouth disease was detected in the Larnaca district village of Dromolaxia on Tuesday afternoon. The case was found on a farm which houses 110 sheep and goats. All will now be culled. It brings the total number of incidences of the disease detected in Cyprus to 42, with this […]

17.03.2026 15:58

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Cyprus property sector faces ‘period of change’ as buyer habits shift

Cyprus’ housing market is being driven by demand for new apartments, while the construction sector is under pressure to modernise and expand its reach, speakers said at the 20th Real Estate, Property Development & Construction Conference & Exhibition. Presenting an analysis of 2,500 registered projects, Ask Wire chief executive Pavlos Loizou said the market is showing clear changes […]

17.03.2026 15:46

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Cyprus insurance firm partners with labour ministry on fire safety

ERB Asfalistiki, the largest general insurance company in Cyprus and a member of Eurobank, recently held a health and safety presentation on fire protection in Nicosia. According to an official announcement from the company, the event took place on March 11 and formed part of its ongoing investment in prevention, responsibility and sustainable development initiatives. […]

17.03.2026 15:34

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Cyprus Continues Talks on Pension Reform

Consultations on Cyprus’ planned pension reform are continuing at the Labour Advisory Body, with Labour and Social Insurance Minister Marinos Moushiouttas saying alternative options to the current 12% actuarial reduction will be presented in upcoming meetings. Moushiouttas said the government still aims to submit the reform bill to parliament in June 2026, with implementation planned […]

17.03.2026 15:30

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The changing face of the dinner party

The dinner party is changing – in 2026 it is less about the perfect table setting and more about the shared experience. Across Europe entertaining is becoming more domestic. Rising restaurant prices, crowded venues and a general craving for smaller, more meaningful gatherings are pushing people back toward the dining room table. Today hosts are […]

17.03.2026 15:30

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Situation under review for financial support amid regional crisis

The situation in the Middle East and its impact on fuel and energy prices is being continuously monitored, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday. At a media briefing at the presidential palace, Letymbiotis said decisions would hinge on both the effects in Cyprus and the wider global impact and duration of the regional crisis. […]

17.03.2026 15:27

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Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico from US

Iran’s football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving their World Cup matches to Mexico from the United States due to concerns about the safety of their players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj said on Monday. Iran’s participation in the global soccer showpiece was thrown into doubt after co-hosts the United States launched joint […]

17.03.2026 15:13

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Lidl Cyprus welcomes spring with a grand new contest

Remaining true to its commitment to offering added value to its consumers, Lidl Cyprus announces the launch of the new major competition entitled “With Lidl Plus you win the kitchen you love”. Through the Lidl Plus digital loyalty program, the company is offering users the opportunity to radically upgrade their home space. This specific action […]

17.03.2026 15:11

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Gerry Adams tells UK court he was never in IRA in civil trial over bombings

Gerry Adams, one of Northern Ireland’s best-known political figures, once again denied ever being a member of the paramilitary Irish Republican Army as he gave evidence on Tuesday at London’s High Court. The former leader of Sinn Fein, formerly the IRA’s political wing and now the largest party in the Northern Irish Assembly, is fighting […]

17.03.2026 15:10

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Wage growth and social costs drive up Cyprus’ hourly labour rates

Labour costs in Cyprus rose significantly in the final months of 2025, according to official figures, adding further pressure to the country’s inflation outlook. Specifically, the Cyprus Statistical Service, using preliminary data, found an increase in hourly labour costs during the fourth quarter of 2025. The figures indicate that hourly labour costs recorded an annual […]

17.03.2026 14:55

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CAPSBOLD supports Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program (EUTA2026) hosted by the Cyprus University of Technology

Cyprus welcomed international students as part of an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program (BIP) designed to bridge academic research with professional advertising execution, organized by the Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) in Limassol. The program was supported by award-winning creative marketing agency CAPSBOLD, whose team contributed industry expertise to the initiative. Centered on the core challenge […]

17.03.2026 14:53

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HMS Dragon reaches Gibraltar en route to Cyprus

The United Kingdom’s Type 45 destroyer the HMS Dragon reached Gibraltar on Tuesday, crossing into the Mediterranean as it makes its way from the UK to Cyprus. The ship had set sail from Portsmouth last week, with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer having announced its deployment, alongside the deployment of two AW159 Wildcat helicopters, […]

17.03.2026 14:29

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Cyprus tourist arrivals rise 9 per cent in February as Polish market surges

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus reached 146,516 in February 2026, up 9.5 per cent from 133,760 in the same month last year, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). For the first two months of the year, arrivals totalled 268,141, compared with 245,860 in January-February 2025, marking an increase of 9.1 per cent. The United Kingdom […]

17.03.2026 14:28

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Pame express service to continue despite driver shortage

Cyprus Public Transport (CPT) will continue operating the Pame Express service despite a serious shortage of professional drivers, while ongoing consultations with the transport ministry aim to find long-term solutions, it was made known on Tuesday. CPT said it accepted the ministry’s invitation to a high-priority meeting to address the driver shortage and review the […]

17.03.2026 14:04

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus to Begin €50,000 Advance Payments to Farmers Hit by Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreak

Farmers affected by the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak will begin receiving an initial advance payment of €50,000 next week as compensation for animals culled during the crisis, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has confirmed. Speaking on CyBC’s “Apo Mera se Mera” program, Panayiotou said the payments, based on current market prices, will help livestock producers meet their financial […]

17.03.2026 14:00

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Twelve arrested in overnight police checks across Cyprus

Police arrested 12 people on Monday night on a range of offences including theft, drug possession, possession of offensive instruments, domestic violence and illegal stay in the Republic. In a statement, police said that during the operation a total of 953 vehicles were stopped and 1,276 individuals were checked. Officers also carried out 24 inspections […]

17.03.2026 13:57

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Iran’s new supreme leader demands US, Israel ‘brought to their knees’

Israel claimed on Tuesday to have killed Iran’s security chief, while a senior Iranian official said the new supreme leader had rejected de-escalation offers conveyed by intermediaries, demanding Israel and the U.S. first be “brought to their knees”. The senior official, who asked not to be identified, said two intermediary countries had conveyed proposals to […]

17.03.2026 13:57

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Four Slovak vets arrive to aid culling efforts

Four Slovak veterinarians have arrived in Cyprus and been given temporary licences to practice on the island as part of efforts to expedite the process of culling livestock amid an ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The veterinary council confirmed on Tuesday morning that the temporary licences have been granted, and that the Cypriot […]

17.03.2026 13:55

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