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India eye T20 history, New Zealand hunt maiden World Cup

India’s bid to become the first team to retain the Twenty20 World Cup will collide with New Zealand’s quest for a maiden global white-ball crown when the finalists step on to the field at the world’s largest cricket stadium on Sunday. The 20-team tournament will end in an Ahmedabad amphitheatre where more than 100,000 fans […]

08.03.2026 08:45

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Tales from the Coffeeshop: Enjoying living in fear as war brings back glory days of Covid

THE BOMBING War against Iran has revived the Covid spirit among our paranoid countrymen who enjoy having a reason to live in fear every minute of the day. Nicosia’s streets, which are usually empty early on Saturday morning, were heaving with traffic yesterday as the paranoid, vaccine junkies of the pandemic years were out in […]

08.03.2026 08:30

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Trump rejects settling Iran war, raises prospect of killing all its potential leaders

President Donald Trump said he is not interested in negotiating with Iran and raised the possibility that the Iran war would only end once Tehran no longer has a functioning military or any remaining leadership in power. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Saturday, Trump said the air campaign could make negotiations a […]

08.03.2026 08:05

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Our View: If Cyprus not a target why do we need armada of warships?

Contradictions and mixed signals have consistently marked the government’s discourse, because the objective is always to win publicity points. The example is set by President Nikos Christodoulides himself and is dutifully followed by his spokesmen and ministers. In the same speech, the president could state that he would not engage in the blame game over […]

08.03.2026 08:00

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UK construction sector downturn extends to 14th consecutive month

Activity in Britain’s construction sector contracted for the 14th month in a row in February, extending its longest downturn since the global ​financial crisis despite an improvement in business optimism, a business survey ‌showed this week. S&P Global’s UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Britain’s construction sector fell in February to 44.5 from January’s […]

08.03.2026 07:40

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Businesses to get practical help with banking transactions and interest rates

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) recently announced the launch of a new cooperation with the Association of Cyprus Banks, aimed at publishing informational materials for the local business community. This initiative involves the publication and promotion of resources that focus specifically on the relationship between businesses and banking institutions. The informational material […]

08.03.2026 07:00

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Global air cargo demand rises by 5.6 per cent at start of 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data on global air cargo markets for January 2026, showing that air freight demand began the year on a strong footing, with total demand rising by 5.6 per cent year-on-year. According to the data, total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), increased by 5.6 per cent compared […]

08.03.2026 06:30

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Do Cyprus’ British bases have a future?

Although the targeting of RAF Akrotiri by a Lebanon-fired drone has rekindled the chatter about the British bases’ presence painting a target on Cyprus, analysts don’t anticipate a change in the status of the Sovereign Base Areas – and in fact think it highly unlikely for the foreseeable future. The Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) are […]

08.03.2026 04:24

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Trump tells Starmer ‘we’ve won the war, we don’t need you’

U.S. President Donald Trump said late on Saturday that Britain is giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East but that he does not need them in the Iran war. “That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer — But we will remember,” he said on Truth Social. […]

07.03.2026 23:44

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‘British bases, out!’

Hundreds of activists gathered in the centre of Nicosia on March 7 to peacefully protest the presence of the British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia amid the ongoing war against Iran. Full story here.

07.03.2026 21:35

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Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders to form anti-cartel coalition

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Latin American leaders to Florida on Saturday to announce the formation of a military coalition against drug cartels, in line with an argument that he has been making throughout his second term in office. Trump has cited drug cartels as a primary reason for ramping up his administration’s involvement in […]

07.03.2026 18:51

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Scotland beat France 50-40 to keep Six Nations title race open

Wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn scored two tries each as Scotland beat France 50-40 in Edinburgh on Saturday to secure a pulsating bonus-point win that ensures the Six Nations Championship will be decided in the final round next weekend. Despite the defeat, a try-scoring bonus-point means France head the table on points-difference from Scotland […]

07.03.2026 18:39

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Activists demonstrate to demand removal of British bases

Hundreds of activists gathered in the centre of Nicosia on Saturday to peacefully protest the presence of the British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia amid the ongoing war against Iran. “The use of British Bases by Western troops has turned both the bases themselves and the surrounding areas as well as the country’s critical infrastructure […]

07.03.2026 18:10

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Bitcoin (BTC) recovers as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) delivers on roadmap

Bitcoin has staged a recovery, recently breaking back above the $70,000 level. The move follows a prior pullback that saw BTC decline to around $63,000 amid broader market pressure. The rebound also comes after an extended correction that began in October 2025, when roughly $19 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated. As Bitcoin stabilizes above […]

07.03.2026 18:10

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Russian flag returns to Games podium with two downhill bronzes

For the first time in a decade, a Russian flag was raised on a Games podium as the country won two bronze medals in the men’s and women’s downhill standing events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics. Russia has been barred from competing under its national symbols for years over doping violations and the war […]

07.03.2026 18:06

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Repatriation flight carrying 170 Cypriots heads to Larnaca

The government continuing flights to repatriate Cypriots and Cyprus residents back to the island with a fourth flight carrying 170 passengers set to arrive at Larnaca airport at 8pm on Saturday evening. The Cyprus Airways flight, scheduled for departure from Dubai at 3pm, took off following a two hour delay and is currently on its […]

07.03.2026 17:56

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Over 6kg cannabis seized in parcel

A parcel posted to a Cyprus address containing more than 6kg of cannabis was seized by the police’s drug squad YKAN on Saturday. The drugs were packed in six plastic bags, weighing a total of 6.72kg. The detection of the drugs was the result of a cooperation with authorities of the country from which the […]

07.03.2026 17:52

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‘No information of any threats against the Republic’

Increased policing of critical infrastructure in Cyprus continues although there is currently no information regarding possible threats against the island, police spokesperson Vyron Vyronos said on Saturday. “All the required security protocols have been activated and the situation is being monitored in coordination with all the competent services of the Republic,” he said. Vyronos emphasised […]

07.03.2026 17:08

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Removal of British bases needs to be discussed, Kombos tells BBC

The British bases are part of the current reality of the island, and part of how challenges are being addressed by the Republic, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos told the BBC in an interview this weekend. “I don’t think anyone anywhere in the world would be in a position to accept the presence of bases on […]

07.03.2026 17:06

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Arsenal survive Mansfield scare to reach FA Cup quarter-finals with 2-1 win

Arsenal beat third-tier Mansfield Town 2-1 to move into the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday after Eberechi Eze scored a second-half winner for the Premier League leaders. Mikel Arteta named a much-changed side, starting teenagers Max Dowman and Marli Salmon, as Arsenal became the first Premier League side to start a competitive game with two […]

07.03.2026 16:19

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UK discloses four maintenance facilities operating in Ukraine

Britain disclosed on Saturday that it had four facilities operating in Ukraine to carry out repair and maintenance work for armoured vehicles and other military equipment being used in the war with Russia. The facilities, which had not previously been divulged, were set up using both British and Ukrainian workers, operated under contracts issued by […]

07.03.2026 16:16

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Arrival of British warship delayed due to navy union shift plan

The arrival in Cyprus of the British warship Dragon, scheduled next week, has been delayed as the personnel responsible for its preparation are subject to cost cutting by the British defence ministry, meaning they will not work at the weekend. Citing the union representing the staff at the Portsmouth naval base, the Daily Telegraph said […]

07.03.2026 15:56

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‘Anyone can be trafficked and it happens in plain sight’

Four short films on online exploitation and human trafficking make their debut this week, fostering youth empowerment through immersive, lived experiences. “I provided guidance as to the intricacies of trafficking and exploitation. I offered them access to expert guidance, and they did the rest… They were at the forefront of the exploration, decision making, writing, […]

07.03.2026 15:30

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Lebanese man arrested on terrorism charges at Larnaca airport

A 25-year-old Lebanese man against whom a German arrest warrant is outstanding was arrested on terrorism charges at Larnaca airport on Saturday. He had arrived in Cyprus on a flight from Beirut, en route to another European country. He was arrested on a provisional arrest warrant, with the intention of his subsequent extradition to Germany. […]

07.03.2026 15:27

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