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Cyprus Business Now: constructions, tourism, port, banks, state payroll

Development licensing delays remain a major obstacle to tackling Cyprus’ housing problem, the Property Developers Association said after a meeting with Limassol district governor Yiannis Tsouloftas, arguing that faster permit approvals are essential to boost supply. The association said the matter was discussed at a meeting this week, attended by president Yiannis Misirlis, members of […]

12.03.2026 07:30

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Clouds and dust, rain on the weekend

Thursday starts off mainly fine, with clouds expected to gather in the afternoon. Fine dust concentrations in the atmosphere will increase on Friday. Winds on Thursday will be a northeast gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, and locally a moderate to fresh breeze of 4 to 5 Beaufort, over moderate to rough […]

12.03.2026 07:25

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Russia plans 10 per cent budget cut as energy revenues fall

The Russian government is preparing a possible 10 per cent cut to all “non-sensitive” spending in this ​year’s budget, sources told Reuters, but the final decision will hinge on the sustainability of the oil price rise triggered by the war ‌in Iran. As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, Russia is facing a […]

12.03.2026 07:00

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Vassiliko Cement sets extraordinary general meeting for April

Vassiliko Cement Works Public Company Ltd will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders at its plant offices in Vassiliko to consider proposed amendments to the company’s constitutional documents. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, according to a notice issued by the company. Shareholders will be […]

12.03.2026 06:30

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Flying remains the safest form of long-distance travel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released this week its 2025 Annual Safety Report, demonstrating a solid year of safety performance. In particular, the all-accident rate stood at 1.32 per million flights in 2025, equivalent to one accident per 759,646 flights. This was better than the 1.42 recorded in 2024, although slightly above the 2021-2025 […]

12.03.2026 06:00

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Two Cypriots among the wealthiest people in the world

US Business magazine Forbes has published its annual list of the world’s 200 wealthiest people in the world, with two Cypriots – a shipping tycoon and a investment banker – among them. “Over the past year, wealth has skyrocketed in unprecedented ways as the rich continue to get richer at an astonishing pace,” Forbes said. […]

12.03.2026 04:25

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Our View: Government’s crisis management is hopeless

Disy chief and president of the House, Annita Demetriou, called for the resignation/sacking of Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou for her inadequate handling of the outbreak of the foot and mouth disease. At a specially called news conference on Wednesday, Demetriou lambasted the slapdash approach of the government to a problem it had ignored, despite being […]

12.03.2026 04:20

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US Senate Democrats demand answers on strike targeting Iran girls’ school

Nearly every US Senate Democrat signed a letter sent to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday requesting a “swift investigation” of airstrikes on a girls’ school in Iran that killed scores of children and any other potential US military actions causing civilian harm. US military investigators believe it is likely that US forces were […]

11.03.2026 22:56

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Iran sets conditions for ending war with US and Israel as Beirut bombarded

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the only way to end the war with the United States and Israel is the recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights, the payment of reparations, and firm international guarantees against future aggression. The statement, posted on X, is Tehran’s clearest public outline of its demands for a ceasefire […]

11.03.2026 22:33

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Iran tells world to get ready for oil at $200 a barrel as it fires on merchant ships

Iran said the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel as its forces hit merchant ships on Wednesday and the International Energy Agency recommended a massive release of strategic reserves to dampen one of the worst oil shocks since the 1970s. The war unleashed with joint U.S. and Israeli air strikes nearly […]

11.03.2026 22:25

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Engineers call for swift action to protect Cyprus’ listed buildings

The scientific and technical chamber (Etek) urged the government on Wednesday to expediate newly announced measures aimed at protecting and restoring listed buildings across Cyprus, warning that delays could further endanger historic structures. Chamber president Konstantinos Konstantis expressed strong support for the reforms promoted by the interior ministry, describing the island’s listed buildings as a […]

11.03.2026 22:03

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Havertz haunts former club as Arsenal rescue 1-1 draw at Leverkusen

Arsenal’s eight-game winning run in the Champions League came to an end as they needed an 89th-minute penalty from substitute Kai Havertz to rescue a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen in their last-16 first leg on Wednesday. Former Leverkusen player Havertz converted the late spot kick to cancel out Robert Andrich’s 46th-minute header for the […]

11.03.2026 21:51

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Council of Europe presses Turkey to grant access to burial sites of Cyprus’ missing persons

The committee of ministers of the Council of Europe on Wednesday called on Turkey to grant unhindered access to all areas where the remains of missing persons from Cyprus may be located and to provide all relevant information to support ongoing investigations. The decision was adopted as part of the committee’s supervision of Turkey’s compliance […]

11.03.2026 21:42

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Cyprus repatriates 1,181 from Middle East after latest Dubai flight

A repatriation flight from Dubai carrying 149 passengers arrived in Cyprus on Wednesday night, bringing the total number of people evacuated from the Middle East to 1,181 as the government completed a series of emergency charter flights organised in response to the regional conflict. The foreign ministry said the Cyprus Airways flight marked the conclusion […]

11.03.2026 21:25

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Cyprus backs Lebanon’s sovereignty at UN security council

Cyprus reaffirmed its support for Lebanon’s sovereignty on Wednesday during a UN security council discussion on the deteriorating situation in the country, stressing that developments there directly affect Nicosia due to its proximity to the region. Addressing the council, Cyprus’ permanent UN representative, ambassador Maria Michael, said the island’s geographical and political links with Levant […]

11.03.2026 21:14

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Erdogan vows Turkey will respond to threats, cites Cyprus as warning

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday invoked Cyprus while issuing a warning that Turkey would respond to any perceived threats, declaring that anyone seeking to test the country’s resolve should “look at Cyprus”. Speaking before members of the ruling AKP in the Turkish grand national assembly in Ankara, Erdogan said Turkey sought peace and […]

11.03.2026 20:56

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President pledges pension reform and higher payments for low-income retirees

President Nikos Christodoulides assured on Wednesday that the government’s reform agenda will prioritise pension reform aimed at substantially increasing payments, particularly for low-income pensioners. Speaking at the opening of the 30th congress of the workers’ federation (Sek) in Nicosia, the president said reform of the pension system forms a central element of the government’s policy […]

11.03.2026 20:36

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House committee scrutinises charity abolition, seeks guarantees for students

The parliamentary institutions committee examined on Wednesday government plans to abolish the social support agency and transfer its responsibilities under the auspices of the finance ministry. MPs pressed for assurances that all current beneficiaries would continue to receive support without interruption during the transition. Deputy minister to the presidency Irene Piki told the committee that […]

11.03.2026 20:18

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Corruption watchdog reviews over half of 750 complaints amid ongoing surveillance probe

The independent authority against corruption has examined more than half of the 750 complaints submitted over the past three years, transparency commissioner Haris Poyiadjis informed the parliamentary institutions committee on Wednesday. He said approximately 54 per cent of all complaints have now been reviewed, with seven officers currently engaged in the process, allowing investigations to […]

11.03.2026 19:59

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Turkey’s Erdogan says Iran war must stop before whole region dragged in

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that the war in Iran must be stopped before the whole Middle East region is “thrown into the fire”, adding that diplomacy must be given a chance. NATO air defences have in the last week intercepted two Iranian missiles headed toward southern Turkey, where there are air and […]

11.03.2026 19:57

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Blaze at Limassol technical school extinguished by fire brigade

A fire which broke out on Wednesday afternoon at the technical school of Limassol has been brought under control by the fire brigade. The blaze, which began in a pile of old electrical appliances within the school’s fenced grounds, extended to an adjacent area covered with a metal canopy containing desks, chairs, and other old […]

11.03.2026 19:29

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The Man Who Carries Holes on show at Gloria gallery

A new exhibition is set to open as the Nicosia Gloria Gallery hosts Rinos Stefani’s showcase The Man Who Carries Holes. Running from Friday until April 3, the exhibition opens with introductions by visual artist Christos Foukaras and musician-composer Evagoras Karageorgis. Three sections of the exhibition will be presented under the titles Perforated, Re Alexis […]

11.03.2026 19:23

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Cyprus extends residence permits for foreigners stranded abroad amid Iran crisis

The deputy migration ministry announced on Wednesday emergency measures extending the validity of residence documents for third-country nationals unable to return to Cyprus due to the unstable situation in the Middle East. The measures address disruptions to airport operations and air travel that began on March 1, 2026, and aim to prevent affected residents from […]

11.03.2026 18:43

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Government scrambles to allay tourism concerns

The government is taking targeted steps to protect Cyprus’ tourism sector and counter what it describes as misleading perceptions abroad about the country’s stability. President Nikos Christodoulides, during a meeting convened at the presidential palace with tourism industry stakeholders, said the gathering had been called to coordinate action between the state and private sector in […]

11.03.2026 18:31

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