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Russia says Ukraine’s drone development means no region can feel safe

A senior Russian security official warned on Tuesday that the pace and development of Ukrainian drone production meant that no Russian region was safe from attack. Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s powerful Security Council and a former Russian defence minister, told a meeting of officials in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg that the number […]

17.03.2026 13:50

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Cyprus property market remains resilient amid geopolitical tension

Cyprus’ real estate sector is being reshaped by changing social needs, urban pressures and investor demand, speakers said at the 20th Real Estate, Property Development & Construction Conference & Exhibition. Another key point conveyed during the conference included a warning that bureaucracy, infrastructure gaps and housing distortions continue to weigh on the market. Opening the […]

17.03.2026 13:43

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Greece wants durable solution to ensure free shipping in Hormuz Strait

Greece does not back any separate deals that would allow ships to enter and exit the Strait of Hormuz but wants a durable solution to safeguard peace in the region, its Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said on Tuesday. “We do not think that it is optimal to have separate agreements, so that ships enter or […]

17.03.2026 13:42

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Arrested man dies of cardiac arrest

A 59-year-old man, who had been remanded in police custody in the framework of investigations into a fraud case, has died at Larnaca general hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning. According to the police, Panicos Kalaintzis from Paphos passed away at around 2.15am in hospital, where he had been admitted on March […]

17.03.2026 13:41

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All You Can Zine party is coming up in the city

Azines Library is hosting its annual party and this year, it celebrates DIY culture as a collective practice and political gesture. “Print can resist, preserve memory, and connect communities across borders. Bring your ideas or just your vibe, everything is welcome,” say the organisers of their upcoming event. The party takes place this Saturday evening, […]

17.03.2026 13:29

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Farmers call for stricter measures over FMD concerns

The state should consider closing crossing points to and from the north as a “drastic measure” to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, the Pancyprian grain producers’ organisation said on Tuesday. In a statement, the organisation also called for intensified checks along the ceasefire line as part of efforts to prevent the spread of the […]

17.03.2026 13:25

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Minister outlines plan to tackle Cyprus housing shortage

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Tuesday presented the government’s latest housing policy measures, outlining a housing drive that will see 2,500 new homes built across Cyprus over the next two years. Speaking at the ‘Real Estate, Property Development and Construction’ conference in Nicosia, the minister stressed that affordable housing remains a top priority for Cyprus, […]

17.03.2026 13:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Missing 74‑Year‑Old Woman Found Safe After Night Search in Nicosia District

A 74‑year‑old woman reported missing from her home in Deneia was found safe late Sunday night after an extensive search, police said. Her details and photograph had been released earlier in the day as part of a public appeal. She was located shortly before 11 p.m. in an area between Deneia and Akaki, roughly three […]

17.03.2026 13:14

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Christodoulides to tell EU leaders of need for ‘strategic autonomy’

President Nikos Christodoulides will tell the leaders of other European Union member states of a need for the bloc to achieve further strategic autonomy when the European Council convenes later this week, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday. “He will highlight the imperative need to strengthen the union’s strategic autonomy, to strengthen European security […]

17.03.2026 13:02

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Mexico breaks Guinness World Record for largest football class

Thousands of Mexicans packed the heart of their capital on Sunday to kick, pass and celebrate their way into the record books, turning one of the world’s most iconic public squares into the largest football class ever recorded. Mexico City’s Zocalo – a vast stone plaza that has witnessed revolutions, earthquakes and papal visits – […]

17.03.2026 13:01

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Cyprus ‘completely safe’ for tourism, Christodoulides insists

Cyprus is a “completely safe” destination for tourists, President Nikos Christodoulides insisted on Tuesday, amid rising fears for the immediate future of the island’s tourism industry after its British Akrotiri air force base was hit by an Iranian-made drone earlier this month. He told Greek business news website money-tourism.gr that the island “remains a stable […]

17.03.2026 12:47

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Bus drivers plan two-hour strike over safety concerns

Bus drivers will be staging a two-hour work stoppage on March 27, from 9am till 11am, to protest warning signals they said put drivers and passengers alike in danger, their unions SEK and PEO announced on Tuesday. The stoppage follows repeated interventions and warnings to the transport ministry regarding problems caused by lights installed at […]

17.03.2026 12:42

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Report on alleged police violence at Gaza protest expected next week

The investigation into complaints of alleged police brutality at a Gaza protest in October 2025 have been completed, with a report to be handed over to the attorney-general next week, sources told the Cyprus Mail on Tuesday. “The report will most likely be given to the attorney-general next week,” a source familiar with the matter […]

17.03.2026 12:32

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Cyprus bank profits dip to €1bn, assets grow to nearly €70bn

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) published updated aggregate Cyprus banking sector data for the year ending December 31, 2025, showing that the banking sector’s profitability declined in 2025. Specifically, profitability among Cyprus banks dropped by €165 million, a decrease of 13.9 per cent year-on-year, falling to €1.02 billion from €1.18 billion in 2024. According […]

17.03.2026 12:30

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Financial Commissioner to get binding powers for small debts

Cyprus’ cabinet approved a proposal on Monday to strengthen the role of the Financial Commissioner and introduce new safeguards for primary residences, with Finance Minister Makis Keravnos saying the measures are aimed at steering more cases towards debt restructuring and away from foreclosure. The package, which includes two bills due to be sent to the […]

17.03.2026 12:28

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Illegal tobacco and counterfeit goods seized in Ayia Napa operation

Authorities seized illegal tobacco products, nicotine pouches and counterfeit goods during a coordinated operation in Ayia Napa on Saturday, customs officials said. The operation was carried out by customs officers in cooperation with police from the intellectual property theft and illegal betting unit, targeting premises suspected of selling goods in violation of state legislation. According […]

17.03.2026 12:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus President Joins EPP Leaders’ Videoconference Ahead of EU Summit

President Nikos Christodoulides took part in a videoconference of European People’s Party heads of state and government ahead of this week’s European Council meeting, the government spokesman said Monday. In a post on the X platform, spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said participants noted that recent developments in the Middle East are directly affecting several key issues […]

17.03.2026 12:15

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Book review: A story of grief reflected in environmental concerns

By Philippa Tracy Dominic Salt is struggling to deal with the death of his wife, Claire, nine years earlier. She died when her youngest child, Orly, was born. Since then, Dominic and his three children, Orly, Raff and Fen, have been living on a remote, fictional island, called Shearwater, about 1,500km from Antartica. They are […]

17.03.2026 12:00

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Paphos joins European push to boost wine and food tourism

The Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evep) recently took part in the second meeting of the European programme EnoGastroDest-Interreg Europe, which was held in Pecs, Hungary. The chamber, as one of the key partners of the project, was represented by its officers Stefanos Hadjioannou and Natasa Demetriou. The chamber reported that a total of […]

17.03.2026 11:50

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UK’s Doughty to visit Cyprus on Wednesday

The United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Europe Stephen Doughty is to visit Cyprus on Wednesday, according to reports. The Cyprus News Agency reported that Doughty will land at Paphos airport on Wednesday afternoon, before visiting the British Akrotiri air force base, and then travelling to Nicosia to meet Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, House President […]

17.03.2026 11:38

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Famagusta tourism board promotes year-round travel at global trade fairs

The Famagusta district used its presence at tourism exhibitions in Belgrade, Berlin and Poland to promote its year-round tourism offer and present what officials described as the real picture in Cyprus following the latest developments in the Middle East. According to an announcement by the Famagusta regional tourism board (Etap), the organisation maintained a strong […]

17.03.2026 11:32

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Israeli military strike targeted Iran’s security chief Larijani, fate unclear, officials say

Israel’s military has targeted Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani, four Israeli officials said, adding that it was not immediately clear whether he was killed or injured. Larijani was one of the targets of strikes carried out by the Israeli military last night across Iran, the officials told Reuters. Iran has not yet commented on the […]

17.03.2026 11:15

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953 Cars Stopped, 12 Arrests in Cyprus Overnight Crime‑Prevention Sweep

Police carried out targeted overnight operations across Cyprus, arresting 12 people for offences including theft, drug possession, possession of offensive weapons, domestic violence and illegal stay, authorities said Tuesday. As part of the checks, officers stopped 953 vehicles and examined 1,276 occupants. They also inspected 24 premises, issuing three citations. Traffic enforcement produced 650 violations, […]

17.03.2026 11:13

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Business leaders explore new investment ties between Cyprus and Ethiopia

Cyprus and Ethiopia moved to deepen business ties at the recently-held Ethio–Cyprus Investment Forum 2026 in Nicosia. The event saw investors, officials and business leaders discussing opportunities across sectors, ranging from agribusiness and energy to shipping, tourism and financial services. The high-level forum was organised by the Embassy of Ethiopia to Cyprus in collaboration with […]

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