Cyprus labour market shows resilient job transitions at end of year
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Cyprus labour market shows resilient job transitions at end of year

Cyprus saw approximately 5,000 unemployed people aged 15 to 74 move into employment in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Eurostat data on labour market flows released on Friday. That was slightly lower than the approximately 6,000 recorded in the third quarter, pointing to a modest slowdown in the number of people moving from […]

13.03.2026 15:06
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Cyprus records highest quarterly employment growth in the EU
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Cyprus records highest quarterly employment growth in the EU

Cyprus recorded the strongest quarterly increase in employment in the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2025, with the employment rate for people aged 20 to 64 rising to 82.1 per cent from 81.5 per cent in the third quarter, according to Eurostat data released on Friday.  That marked an increase of 0.6 percentage points, the biggest among EU member states over […]

13.03.2026 15:01
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Nepal ex-rapper’s party wins election in landslide after Gen Z protests
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Nepal ex-rapper’s party wins election in landslide after Gen Z protests

A three-year-old ​party won Nepal’s general elections by a landslide, authorities said, positioning its candidate Balendra Shah to become the next prime minister, with a mandate for the rapper-turned-politician to restore political stability. The March 5 election was the Himalayan nation’s first vote since demonstrations against corruption last September led by Gen Z protesters that […]

13.03.2026 14:20
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‘Security incident concluded’ at Akrotiri after earlier threat warning
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‘Security incident concluded’ at Akrotiri after earlier threat warning

A “security incident” which had been declared at the British Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus was announced to have concluded shortly afterwards. Base personnel had been urged to “remain indoors and stay in place until further official notice”, while also being told to “move away from windows and take cover behind or beneath substantial, […]

13.03.2026 13:49
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Residential building activity surges as apartment block numbers rise
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Residential building activity surges as apartment block numbers rise

Building permit activity in Cyprus remained strong in November 2025, according to data released on Friday by the statistical service (Cystat).  A total of 850 permits were authorised in November 2025, with a value of €382.9 million and a total area of 333.4 thousand square metres. These permits provide for the construction of 1,631 dwelling units.  In the first eleven months of 2025, building permits reached 7,340, compared with 6,442 in the January to […]

13.03.2026 13:45
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Cyprus public debt falls to lowest level since 2008, president hails policies
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Cyprus public debt falls to lowest level since 2008, president hails policies

Public debt continued to fall in 2025, reaching its lowest percentage of GDP since 2008, while Cyprus also recorded its fourth consecutive fiscal surplus.  President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday used his social media profile on X to say that public debt had reached its lowest percentage of GDP since 2008, “as a result of our responsible fiscal policy”. […]

13.03.2026 12:55
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Nato assets in eastern Mediterranean down another Iranian ballistic missile
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Nato assets in eastern Mediterranean down another Iranian ballistic missile

Nato air and missile assets located in the eastern Mediterranean have downed another ballistic missile launched from Iran, the Turkish defence ministry said. While the exact location of the missile has not yet been disclosed, the ministry said that “all necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at our […]

13.03.2026 12:30
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Phedonas case file returned to legal service
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Phedonas case file returned to legal service

The case file concerning the suspended mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, was returned to the legal service by police headquarters on Friday following the completion of investigative work. The file relates to a complaint of an alleged rape and will now be studied and evaluated before any further actions are decided. The file was initially […]

13.03.2026 12:28
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US launches unfair-trade probes to rebuild Trump’s tariff pressure
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US launches unfair-trade probes to rebuild Trump’s tariff pressure

The administration of Donald Trump has launched a sweeping set of trade investigations targeting dozens of countries over excess industrial capacity and alleged failures to curb forced labour, as it seeks to rebuild tariff pressure after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down much of Trump’s global tariff program earlier this year. The […]

13.03.2026 12:25
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TV shows we love: Dark Desire
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TV shows we love: Dark Desire

One word that comes to mind when I think of Dark Desire is obsession. This Spanish psychological thriller pulls you into a sultry, suspenseful spiral of betrayal, power and the shifting nature of truth. Across two seasons, the show follows Alma Solares, a married law professor. When her best friend convinces her to take an […]

13.03.2026 12:23
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Easy and comfortable meal ideal for busy days
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Easy and comfortable meal ideal for busy days

Chicken-Stuffed Sweet PotatoesThese chicken-stuffed sweet potatoes are an easy, comforting meal that still feels light. The soft, baked sweet potato goes perfectly with chicken, red cabbage and a lemon yogurt sauce. Simple ingredients, balanced flavours, and ideal for busy days when you want something nourishing without feeling too full. Serves 21 large sweet potato1 tbsp […]

13.03.2026 12:00
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Pasykaf welcomes creation of national cancer institute
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Pasykaf welcomes creation of national cancer institute

The Pancyprian association of cancer patients and friends (Pasykaf) has welcomed the cabinet approval of the national cancer institute law of 2026, describing it as a major step forward in the coordination and management of cancer care in Cyprus. In a statement, Pasykaf highlighted that the establishment of the national cancer institute as an autonomous […]

13.03.2026 11:59
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Guterres: I will do everything in my power to resolve the Cyprus problem
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Guterres: I will do everything in my power to resolve the Cyprus problem

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he would do everything in his power to resolve the Cyprus problem, until his term ends at the end of this year. “We are working very hard to resolve the Cyprus problem. I would not say we are close, but we have made positive progress. We have restarted communications. […]

13.03.2026 11:51
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Ministry counts 37 applicants to head central prison
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Ministry counts 37 applicants to head central prison

Some 37 applications have been received for the position of head of the central prison, following the suspended of former prison director Anna Aristotelous, local news media reported on Friday. According to Philenews, the public service commission has received 37 applications since the position was first published at the end of January and the closing […]

13.03.2026 11:45
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Limassol visitor numbers hold steady despite regional tensions
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Limassol visitor numbers hold steady despite regional tensions

Visitor numbers in Limassol have so far held up despite the tension in the wider region, with tourism bodies saying Cyprus continues to be regarded as a safe and dependable destination. That was the main message from a meeting between the Limassol regional tourism board (Etap), the Limassol hoteliers association (Pasyxe) and the association of […]

13.03.2026 11:30
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Turkish-owned ship allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz, minister says
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Turkish-owned ship allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz, minister says

A Turkish-owned ship that had been waiting near Iran was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after authorities received permission from Tehran, Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu was reported as saying by local media. Ankara was continuing contacts with Iranian officials regarding the situation of the remaining 14 Turkish-owned vessels there, Uraloglu told […]

13.03.2026 11:25
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Tziortzis enters testing period ahead of new EuroNASCAR season
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Tziortzis enters testing period ahead of new EuroNASCAR season

The countdown has begun for the start of the new racing season in the Nascar Euro Series Championship, where Vladimiros Tziortzis will compete. The Cypriot has entered a new testing phase ahead of the first race, which is scheduled for the third weekend of April in Valencia, Spain. “We had a break so that all […]

13.03.2026 11:24
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EU commissioner confirms strict enforcement of FMD protocol
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EU commissioner confirms strict enforcement of FMD protocol

European animal health commissioner, Oliver Varhelyi, told farmers and agricultural organisations on Friday that the European Union regulation on foot-and-mouth disease on mass culling will be implemented without relaxation. Speaking after a meeting at the Zenon coordination centre in Larnaca, agricultural union president Michalis Lytras said that “the commissioner simply reiterated to us that the […]

13.03.2026 11:16
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UK ‘exposed’ Cypriots to drone attacks, leading opposition figure says
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UK ‘exposed’ Cypriots to drone attacks, leading opposition figure says

The United Kingdom “exposed” Cypriots to drone attacks by virtue of maintaining its bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia and leaving them undefended, shadow leader of the House of Commons Jesse Norman, one of the leading figures in the country’s political opposition, said. “The Cypriot high commissioner and the president of Cyprus have publicly expressed their […]

13.03.2026 10:56
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Cyprus president welcomes EU decision ending ‘golden passport’ case, says reforms proved effective

Cyprus president welcomes EU decision ending ‘golden passport’ case, says reforms proved effective

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has said that the European Commission’s decision to close its infringement procedure over the island’s former “golden passport” scheme reflects the effectiveness of the government’s corrective measures. Christodoulides said he was pleased that “the decisions we took — decisions that are being implemented — led to this outcome,” adding that the […]

13.03.2026 10:45
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