Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Suspected terrorist remains in Cypriot custody with German warrant pending

A 25-year-old Lebanese national who was arrested last Friday on terrorism charges, subject to a European arrest warrant issued by the German authorities, remains in Cypriot custody, with a German request for his extradition pending. A police representative told the Cyprus Mail that the process regarding the man’s extradition is expected to take between a […]

10.03.2026 13:22

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Cyprus fuel prices rise as international market turbulence persists

International market turbulence is keeping pressure on fuel prices in Cyprus, even as oil eased on Tuesday after surging to its highest level in more than three years a day earlier. Data from the consumer protection service showed fuel prices in Cyprus rose by between 2.6 cents and 4.7 cents per litre over the past […]

10.03.2026 13:10

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MEP hails Mitsotakis, Macron visit, calls on EU to do more for Cyprus’ security

Cypriot member of the European Parliament Costas Mavrides, of Diko, late on Monday night hailed the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the island and called on the European Union to do more to aid the island’s security, after it was struck by an Iranian-made drone last week. […]

10.03.2026 12:49

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Desalination plants supply 80 per cent of Cyprus’ drinkable water

The water development department (WDD) reported on Tuesday that desalinated water now covers roughly 80 per cent of Cyprus’ total water needs, with daily production from all units reaching around 245,000 cubic metres. Five permanent desalination plants operate in Dhekelia, Larnaca, Vasiliko, Episkopi and Paphos, alongside two mobile units in Kissonerga and Moni. Two additional […]

10.03.2026 12:42

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European conference on sustainable tourism – Celebrating 20 years of CSTI leadership in sustainability (2006-2026)

The European Conference on Sustainable Tourism, held in Nicosia, marked the 20th anniversary of the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), bringing together more than 300 participants from across Europe and beyond, including two European Commissioners among the speakers. Held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, the […]

10.03.2026 12:32

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Aristotelous, others plead not guilty in prison documents trial

Former central prison director Anna Aristotelous and seven other defendants all pleaded not guilty at the Nicosia criminal court on Tuesday to the charges they face regarding the alleged leaking of classified documents. The charges all eight defendants face include those of conspiracy to commit a felony, the theft of state property involving no fewer […]

10.03.2026 12:30

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Cyprus tourism on edge as Middle East crisis impacts spring bookings

Cyprus’ tourism industry is watching the fallout from the Middle East crisis with growing unease, as concern over the island’s association with the conflict begins to weigh on bookings, hotel openings and hiring plans. Hoteliers and tourism officials met this week to assess the impact on the sector, with labour emerging as the main concern, […]

10.03.2026 12:16

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Set to Expand Civil Defense Shelters Under New Government Plan

Decisions on expanding the number of civil defense shelters in Cyprus are expected at the next Cabinet meeting. President Nikos Christodoulides said the government is not satisfied with the current level of preparedness. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said a proposal will be submitted calling for an increase in shelters, which currently cover only about 40–45 […]

10.03.2026 12:15

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Three new foot-and-mouth cases in Dromolaxia

Three new cases of foot-and-mouth disease were confirmed in Dromolaxia on Monday afternoon, the agriculture ministry reported on Tuesday. The cases were detected through laboratory testing and are located within the three-kilometre restriction zone in the Dromolaxia area. Authorities said the new incidents are not unexpected and form part of the disease’s epidemiological progression in […]

10.03.2026 12:14

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Audit report exposes systemic deficiencies in prison system

Serious irregularities in sick leave, overtime payments and operational procedures within the prison system were highlighted on Tuesday in a report by the audit office covering the last two years. The report, presented by auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou, describes a system under pressure marked by organisational gaps and weak internal controls that “cannot be considered operationally […]

10.03.2026 12:06

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Cyprus remains safe and open despite regional conflict, says minister

Finance minister Makis Keravnos, who currently serves as president of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN), on Tuesday reassured the international community that life in Cyprus continues normally and safely, despite the island’s indirect involvement in the ongoing war in the Middle East. Speaking upon his arrival at the ECOFIN council meeting, Keravnos […]

10.03.2026 11:51

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Adequate staffing a must for better care at Famagusta hospital, minister says

Adequate staffing levels are a necessity for there to be an improved quality of care at the Famagusta general hospital in Paralimni, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Tuesday. “Within the framework of a sustainable health system, there must obviously be adequacy in the provision of quality health services, and for this to occur, there […]

10.03.2026 11:36

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ACEMPI president takes part in corporate governance panel discussion

The president of the Association of Electronic Money and Payment Institutions (ACEMPI) participated in a panel discussion on corporate governance during the official launch event of the Cyprus Institute of Directors and Corporate Governance (CyIoDCG) held in Nicosia. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, Ioannis Georgoulas, president of ACEMPI, which operates under the umbrella […]

10.03.2026 11:33

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Book review: Sprawling mosaic of speculative history

When a reviewer’s oldest friend publishes their first novel, it puts said reviewer in a potentially sticky spot from which there is only one satisfactory release: you need to like the book. What a relief, therefore, that Heresy Alpha, Warren’s sprawling mosaic of a speculative history manages to combine unforced and unaffected erudition with deft […]

10.03.2026 11:30

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Paphos tourism eyes recovery as officials push quality upgrade for 2026

Paphos tourism officials are hopeful that any losses caused by regional instability will be recovered in the coming months, with rebookings already under way, according to Michalis Mitas, president of the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap). Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Mitas said that despite the disruption caused by the crisis in the […]

10.03.2026 11:21

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Eighteen Cypriot antiquities repatriated from US after online auction discovery

Eighteen Cypriot antiquities have been handed over to the embassy of the Republic of Cyprus Embassy in Washington after being identified in an online auction by officials monitoring the illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts, the antiquities department said on Monday. The artefacts were discovered by archaeological officers responsible for tracking the illicit trade of Cypriot […]

10.03.2026 11:19

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Heavyweights collide in Champions League

Europe’s grandest club competition returns this week as the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League begins tonight, bringing with it the familiar mix of tension, glamour and the promise of unforgettable moments. Four heavyweight ties open the knockout stage, each offering its own storylines as the race to the quarter-finals intensifies. Few venues capture the […]

10.03.2026 10:48

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus GDP Growth Hits 3.8% in 2025, Outpacing EU Average, Eurostat Says

Cyprus’ economy grew by 3.8% in real terms in 2025, more than double the European Union average of 1.5%, according to figures released  by Eurostat. The EU’s growth rate had stood at 1.1% in 2024. Eurostat said all EU member states recorded GDP increases in 2025, with the strongest performances in Ireland (+12.3%), Malta (+4.0%) […]

10.03.2026 10:45

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Leading British horses line up for stellar first day as Cheltenham Festival begins

British trainers Dan Skelton and Nicky Henderson will take on the might of the Irish at jump racing’s showcase event with the likes of The New Lion and Lulamba vying for a share of the five-million-pound prize pot as the Cheltenham Festival opens on Tuesday. Attracting some 200,000 racegoers across four days, the festival is […]

10.03.2026 10:39

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Exhibitions opening this week

Cyprus welcomes several new exhibitions this week, taking place in Nicosia, Paphos and Limassol. First up, and with a special heart-warming message and purpose is the experiential exhibition Behind Her Smile – Two Portraits, One Truth by the non-profit organisation EndoMarch Cyprus. Happening for just one day at the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation in Nicosia, the […]

10.03.2026 10:10

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Anastasiades: Britain never favoured Cyprus

Former president Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday that discussion over the future of the British bases is premature, arguing that any reassessment should come only after a settlement of the Cyprus problem. Speaking on Sigma television following French president Emmanuel Macron and Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to Cyprus, Anastasiades said the issue of […]

10.03.2026 10:09

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Taxi drivers stage strike in Nicosia over ‘pirate taxis’ and rising costs

Taxi drivers staged protests in Nicosia on Tuesday morning, before driving in convoy to key government buildings to demand action over what they describe as illegal competition and worsening conditions in the sector. Drivers assembled at the GSP Stadium before moving towards the transport ministry, parliament and onwards to the Presidential palace. The mobilisation was […]

10.03.2026 09:47

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Airfares take off as Middle East war sends jet fuel soaring

Australia’s Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand said on Tuesday they are hiking fares due to the Middle East conflict, underscoring how global airlines are struggling to cope with the sudden and soaring costs of fuel. Jet fuel prices, which were around $85 to $90 per barrel prior to the conflict, have increased sharply to […]

10.03.2026 09:38

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Palmas reiterates that Cyprus not targeted, threats concerned British bases alone

Cyprus itself was not the target of recent threats in the region, defence minister Vasilis Palmas said on Tuesday, clarifying that warnings instead related solely to the British bases. Speaking to Greek broadcaster ERT, Palmas asserted that the republic had not been directly threatened despite rising tensions linked to the regional conflict. “It was not […]

10.03.2026 09:36

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