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Cyprus Business Now: tourism sector, GDP growth, employment, energy costs, CySEC

Business & economy wrap-up from the day before Cyprus has emerged as one of the top economic performers in the European Union during the final months of last year, according to the latest data from the bloc’s statistical office. Cyprus recorded a 1.4 per cent increase in its Gross Domestic Product during the fourth quarter […]

07.03.2026 09:02

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European services production sees modest recovery in December

Seasonally adjusted services production increased by 0.2 per cent in the euro area and by 0.3 per cent in the EU in December 2025, compared with November 2025, according to Eurostat. This marginal growth follows a period of contraction, as services production fell by 0.6 per cent in both the euro area and the EU […]

07.03.2026 08:00

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Iran war enters second week as Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’

The expanding war in Iran entered its second week on Saturday amid renewed uncertainty about how or when hostilities will end, as U.S. President Donald Trump declared he would only accept Tehran’s “unconditional surrender” and Israel traded fresh attacks with Iran and Lebanon. Trump’s comments on social media on Friday came hours after Iran’s president […]

07.03.2026 07:53

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Cypriot businesses urged to explore China consumer products expo

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced new internationalisation opportunities for local small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to expand their operations into the Chinese market. This initiative is part of a broader effort to support ambitious local SMEs with their global growth strategies through partnerships with the EU SME Centre. One of […]

07.03.2026 07:30

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Air travel demand remained strong in January despite holiday calendar shift

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week released data on global passenger demand for January 2026, showing continued growth in air travel, with demand rising 3.8 per cent year-on-year despite calendar effects linked to the timing of the Lunar New Year. According to the data, total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), increased […]

07.03.2026 07:00

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Tesla market share stabilises in France and Norway after two-year slump

Elon Musk’s Tesla (TSLA.O) gained market share in France and Norway in February, official data showed, signalling stabilisation in Europe after two straight years of declining sales. In France, the automaker’s registrations, a proxy for sales, rose 55 per cent even as most rivals sold fewer cars than a year ago. They increased 32 per […]

07.03.2026 06:00

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Cyprus plans expansion of civil defence shelters to cover 45 per cent of population

The interior ministry is preparing to submit a proposal to the cabinet aimed at significantly increasing the number of civil defence shelters across Cyprus, with the plan expected to be presented at the next meeting. The proposal, which has reportedly been under development for several months, seeks in its initial phase to expand shelter capacity […]

07.03.2026 04:24

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Our View: Scrapping the charity does not end the transparency questions

After the uproar about the complete lack of transparency at the first lady’s personal charity vehicle for needy university students – the Social Support Body – the government has decided to scrap it. On Thursday the finance ministry tabled two bills in the House. The first will abolish the body, while the second provides for […]

07.03.2026 04:20

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Cyprus Consumer Prices Edge Down 0.1% in February

Cyprus’ consumer price index slipped 0.1% in February compared with January, the country’s statistics service has said. The CPI fell to 99.86 points from 99.98 in January. Annual inflation stood at 0.1%. Compared with February 2025, the largest increase was recorded in agricultural products, up 4.2%, while electricity and water posted the sharpest decline at […]

06.03.2026 23:45

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Larnaca–Tel Aviv flight delayed in landing after Iranian attack alerts in Israel

An Air Haifa flight travelling from Larnaca to Tel Aviv was placed in a holding pattern on Friday after attack alerts were triggered in Israel following reported fire from Iran. According to Ynet News, the aircraft remained airborne as Israeli authorities responded to the alerts. Flight E2-106, operating from Cyprus to Israel, was approaching Tel […]

06.03.2026 22:55

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Larnaca–Tel Aviv flight held in air after Iranian attack alerts in Israel

An Air Haifa flight travelling from Larnaca to Tel Aviv was placed in a holding pattern on Friday after attack alerts were triggered in Israel following reported fire from Iran. According to Ynet News, the aircraft remained airborne as Israeli authorities responded to the alerts. No immediate details were released on the scale of the […]

06.03.2026 22:33

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US says objectives in Iran could be achieved ‘within six weeks’

The United States expects to achieve its core military objectives in Iran within four to six weeks, White House press secretary Caroline Levitt said on Friday, as Washington claimed growing control over Iranian airspace during the ongoing conflict. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Levitt said American operations were progressing according to plan and […]

06.03.2026 22:18

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Iran warns European states will be ‘legitimate targets’ if they join US-Israeli strikes

Iran warned on Friday that European countries could become “legitimate targets” if they join military operations alongside the United States and Israel, as tensions surrounding the widening Middle East conflict continue to escalate. Iran’s deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi issued the warning during an interview with France 24, cautioning European governments against becoming directly involved […]

06.03.2026 22:02

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Israeli strikes in western Iran linked to Kurdish militia plans

Israeli forces have carried out strikes in western Iran in support of Iranian Kurdish militias preparing potential operations near the border, according to sources cited on Friday, as regional tensions continue to widen. Three sources familiar with the situation told Reuters that Israeli bombing has targeted areas close to the Iraqi frontier, where Kurdish armed […]

06.03.2026 21:55

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Trump to press defense firms to boost production as strikes on Iran deplete stockpiles

US President Donald Trump plans to meet executives from the biggest US defense contractors on Friday, the White House said, as the Pentagon works to replenish supplies drawn down by US strikes on Iran and other recent military operations. The meeting underscores the Trump administration’s drive to shore up weapons stocks after the Iran operation […]

06.03.2026 21:16

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Cyprus Justice Minister Visits Akrotiri, Reviews Precautionary Measures Amid Regional Tensions

Cyprus’ justice minister visited the Akrotiri area on Thursday to meet local officials and review precautionary measures in place as regional tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean continue to evolve, the ministry said. Justice and Public Order Minister Kostas Fytiris met with the mayor of Kourion, the deputy mayor of Akrotiri, the civilian administrator of the […]

06.03.2026 21:00

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Palmas warns no country has ‘absolute protection’ amid drone threats

Defence minister Vasilis Palmas assured on Friday that Cyprus’ operational readiness remains high, yet cautioned that that no nation can guarantee absolute protection amid escalating regional tensions. Speaking on Sigma TV, Palmas said the republic relies on strong alliances, particularly with Greece and other EU member states. “Absolute protection does not exist, even in Israel, […]

06.03.2026 20:58

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White House says US well on way toward controlling Iran airspace

The United States is well on its way toward controlling Iranian airspace, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday, adding that Washington expects the achievable US objectives to be completed in four to six weeks. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Leavitt also said Washington was looking at potential candidates to lead […]

06.03.2026 20:40

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UK’s Wildcat helicopters arrive at RAF Akrotiri

Two British AW159 Wildcat helicopters with anti-drone capabilities have arrived at RAF Akrotiri on Friday, reinforcing the island’s defences following an Iranian-made drone strike earlier this week. Defence secretary John Healey had earlier said the helicopters will be integrated into the island’s air defence system alongside allied assets. “These top experts are here to help […]

06.03.2026 20:37

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Meet artists, win a raffle prizes at Phytorio event

The Visual Artists and Art Theorists – Phytorio invite the art community, collaborators, friends and the public to an event on March 14 with the aim of supporting the association’s work and strengthening its activities. Running from 5pm to 9pm, the event will share special editions by artists and open up the floor for brief […]

06.03.2026 19:58

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Cyprus ministers back EU law protecting vulnerable adults

Justice minister Costas Fitiris and deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides on Friday called for unified draft legislation to protect the rights of vulnerable adults across the EU during a meeting of the Council of the European Union. “Today’s agreement will ensure that adults – especially older people who rely on others for help – can […]

06.03.2026 19:56

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Government commends emergency SMS test as largely successful

The delivery time of emergency test text messages sent across Cyprus on Friday was satisfactory according to interior minister Constantinos Ioannou said, after a new round of alerts was issued to mobile phones nationwide. The test formed part of efforts to strengthen the government’s public warning capabilities amid heightened regional tensions, with authorities assessing whether […]

06.03.2026 19:41

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Justice Department releases missing FBI interviews regarding rape claims against Trump

The US Justice Department released FBI records on Thursday that summarize interviews of an unidentified woman in which she made accusations against President Trump related to an alleged sexual encounter. FBI agents interviewed the woman four times in 2019 as part of their investigation into accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The Justice Department had previously […]

06.03.2026 19:18

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Israeli airforce pounds Beirut, Lebanon death toll rises

Israel pounded Beirut’s southern suburbs with airstrikes on Friday, stepping up a war with Hezbollah that has forced hundreds of thousands of Lebanesefrom their homes and killed more than 200, according to a health ministry toll. Israel ordered everyone in Beirut’s suburbs, Hezbollah’s main stronghold in the capital, to leave on Thursday before launching strikes that lit up the […]

06.03.2026 19:00

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