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Christodoulides: Gesy must be continuously evaluated

The national health scheme (Gesy) is “one of the most important social achievements in our country and must be continuously evaluated,” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday. Arriving at the offices of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) to discuss issues concerning the transfer of patients abroad for treatment, Christodoulides recalled that the cabinet on Thursday […]

06.03.2026 16:09

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Stricter red light violation fines take effect nationwide

New regulations governing fines for red light violations at intersections came into force on Friday following a decision by the cabinet and since published in the official gazette. Police said the updated framework introduces a graded system of penalties depending on how far a vehicle proceeds beyond the stop line or pedestrian crossing. According to […]

06.03.2026 15:55

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Commissioner meets displaced Akrotiri residents

Commissioner of the presidency, Marios Hartsiotis, visited residents of Akrotiri staying in three Limassol hotels on Friday morning, assuring them that the state is supporting their safety, health and well-being amid ongoing security concerns. Hartsiotis was accompanied by Kourion mayor Pantelis Georgiou, Akrotiri deputy mayor George Konstantinou and the civil commander of the British bases, […]

06.03.2026 15:48

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Cyprus records lowest share of women in parliament across the EU

Cyprus held the lowest share of female representatives in the European Union in 2025, with women occupying only 14.3 per cent of seats in the national parliament, according to Eurostat. This figure placed the nation at the bottom of the European rankings, trailing behind Hungary at 15.6 per cent and Romania at 22.0 per cent. […]

06.03.2026 15:42

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‘Top experts’ from UK arrive in Cyprus to coordinate bases’ air defence

A number of “top experts” from the United Kingdom arrived in Cyprus on Friday with the aim of coordinating the air defences of the British bases on the island, British Defence Secretary John Healey said. “We have got top experts today arriving in this island, on Cyprus, to help coordinate the air defences – not […]

06.03.2026 15:38

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Says 512 Citizens Repatriated From High‑Risk Zones in 24 Hours

Cyprus has repatriated more than 500 citizens from high‑risk areas in the past 24 hours, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Thursday, as the government continues emergency evacuation operations. Kombos told reporters at the Presidential Palace that a flight from the United Arab Emirates carrying 162 passengers landed earlier in the evening, followed by another with […]

06.03.2026 15:30

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TV shows we love: Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire was not only one of the most visually assured series of the past two decades, but in its range and sheer quality, perhaps one of the most ambitious. We are thrust into an Art Deco metropolis before its inevitable decline; Atlantic City at its height, a lost realm of gleaming hotels, lacquered geometric […]

06.03.2026 15:30

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Cyprus beer exports fall 15 per cent in February as trade slows

Beer deliveries in Cyprus were broadly flat in February 2026, according to figures released by the statistical service (Cystat). Domestic deliveries edged up by 0.5 per cent to 2.45 million litres, from 2.43m litres in February 2025. Exports, however, moved lower, falling by 15.8 per cent to 84,711 litres, compared with 100,601 litres in the […]

06.03.2026 15:28

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Phedonos’ case file back to police for further probe into abuse claims

The case file concerning suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos has been sent back to the police from the attorney-general’s office for further investigation into the alleged rape of a woman, it was made known on Friday. The file had been sent to the Law Office of the Republic on February 26 and later returned to […]

06.03.2026 15:05

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Cyprus records one of the highest GDP growth rates in the EU

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 of 2025 compared with the previous three-month period, […]

06.03.2026 15:02

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CySEC proposes limits on access to beneficial ownership data

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday announced the launch of a public consultation on proposed amendments to its directive governing the register of beneficial owners of express trusts and similar legal arrangements. The consultation paper proposes updates to the existing CySEC directive regulating the register, with the proposed amendments aiming to align […]

06.03.2026 14:42

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Cyprus total employment rises 2 per cent in fourth quarter of 2025

Total employment in Cyprus increased by 2 per cent year-on-year during the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching an estimated 519,116 people, according to provisional national accounts data from the state statistical service (Cystat). The figures were released in a press statement on employment and national accounts covering the fourth quarter of 2025. The figures show […]

06.03.2026 14:33

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Cyprus sets out specific sectors where foreign students can work

The Cyprus Federation of Employers and Industrialists (Oev) said this week that a revised decree on the employment of foreign students from third countries had been published in the Official Gazette of the Republic, setting out the sectors and professions in which they may work in Cyprus. Under the decree, students may only take up […]

06.03.2026 14:26

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Turkey asks Britain’s MI6 to step up protection of Syria’s Sharaa

Turkey’s intelligence agency asked its British counterpart MI6 last month to take a larger role in protecting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa after recent assassination plots, according to five people familiar with the matter. The request highlights efforts by foreign allies to shore up a country still shaken by sporadic violence 15 months after the overthrow […]

06.03.2026 14:20

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100,000 Lebanese in shelters after ‘unprecedented’ Israeli warnings

About 100,000 people have fled to shelters in Lebanon and the number of displaced is expected to rapidly increase following “unprecedented” Israeli warnings ordering people out of large parts of the country, a senior U.N. official said on Friday. With war raging between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, the Israeli military on Thursday ordered residents out […]

06.03.2026 14:18

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Christodoulides vows support for farmers over outbreak

The government is standing by all those affected by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and “together we will find the best solutions for those people and our country”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday. Commenting on livestock farmers’ calls for the outbreak to be addressed in a unified manner, including the north, Christodoulides said that “we […]

06.03.2026 14:12

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Russia warns Finland it will be more vulnerable if its hosts nuclear weapons

Russia said on Friday it would respond if Finland placed nuclear weapons on its territory, saying such a move would make the Nordic country more vulnerable. The Kremlin reacted sharply after NATO member Finland said on Thursday it was planning to lift a longstanding ban on hosting such weapons, in a move that could open […]

06.03.2026 14:11

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UK Defense Secretary Discusses Regional Security in Cyprus Visit

British Defense Secretary John Healey visited Cyprus on Thursday and held talks with Greek Cypriot Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas, officials said. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the two discussed political cooperation and exchanged views on regional security developments. According to the spokesman, Healey briefed Palmas on decisions taken by the U.K. government, including the deployment […]

06.03.2026 14:00

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New test emergency SMS messages expected

A new wave of test emergency text messages are expected to be sent to mobile phones across Cyprus on Friday afternoon, the interior ministry said. The messages will be sent at different times to phones located in different districts, with the ministry saying that after an earlier test, which saw some users receive messages as […]

06.03.2026 13:46

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UK warns risk of ‘terrorist attack’ in Cyprus ‘cannot be ruled out’ – BBC

The UK has updated its travel advice for Cyprus, warning that the risk of a terrorist attack cannot be ruled out, reports the BBC. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office says in its updated guidance: “Terrorist attacks in Cyprus cannot be ruled out.” It adds: “There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting […]

06.03.2026 13:46

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No casualties reported for crews on Cyprus managed vessels

Cypriot shipping companies with vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman due to Iranian threats in the Strait of Hormuz have so far reported no direct hits, casualties or crew losses, Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) director general Alexandros Iosifidis said. Speaking to Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Iosifidis said some chamber members […]

06.03.2026 13:38

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Akrotiri schools to remain closed on Monday

The primary school in the village of Akrotiri, as well as the village’s nursery school and environmental education centre, will remain closed on Monday next week, the education ministry said on Friday. All three locations have been closed since the nearby British Akrotiri air force base was hit by an Iranian-made drone shortly after midnight […]

06.03.2026 13:35

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Nurturing Excellence: American Academy Limassol

Nestled in the picturesque coastal city of Limassol, Cyprus, the American Academy stands as a beacon of educational excellence, known for providing a holistic and world-class educational experience for students at both the primary and secondary levels. Founded with a commitment to fostering intellectual growth, character development, and global perspectives, this private school has become […]

06.03.2026 13:30

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Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty

Emirati airlines resumed some flights to key global cities from the United Arab Emirates on Friday, but tensions remained high after a government-chartered Air France repatriation flight was forced to turn back on Thursday due to missile fire in the area. The outbreak of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran has led to flight cancellations across […]

06.03.2026 13:19

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