Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Weather System to Bring Showers to Cyprus Through Saturday

A weak weather disturbance is expected to affect Cyprus through Saturday, bringing periods of cloud and isolated showers, the Meteorological Service said Friday. Skies will be mostly clear early in the day, with thicker cloud developing over the west and north. Isolated afternoon showers are expected, and a brief thunderstorm cannot be ruled out. Winds […]

06.03.2026 06:11

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UK wage growth expectations hold at joint-lowest in four years

British employers’ expectations for wage growth held at their ​joint-lowest in nearly four years in February, according ‌to a survey published by the Bank of England, which is looking out for further signs of a slowdown in ​pay pressure before it next cuts interest rates. Expected ​year-ahead wage growth remained at 3.6 per cent on […]

06.03.2026 06:00

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Fact Check Cyprus finds no evidence of nuclear weapons at RAF Akrotiri

Claims that 56 nuclear weapons are stored at RAF Akrotiri are not supported by available evidence, according to an analysis published by Fact Check Cyprus, which says satellite imagery, Nato security requirements and current British defence policy contradict the allegation. The claim was made by journalist Andreas Paraschos, who said the website Offsite removed his […]

06.03.2026 04:24

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Our View: Greek language course a must in primary schools

What a relief that reason prevailed at the House education committee on Wednesday and the discriminatory bill that would have made passing a Greek language exam a requirement for attending a public primary school, was withdrawn. This was the idea of Diko deputy Pavlos Mylonas who also happens to be the president of the House […]

06.03.2026 04:20

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Starmer confirms use of Cyprus base to shoot down Iranian drones

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday night confirmed that his country’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus had been used as the launchpad for missions aimed at engaging and shooting down drones fired from Iran.  He shared to his social media an article published by British newspaper the Guardian, which had interviewed an […]

06.03.2026 00:13

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Trump wants say on Iran’s next leader as war intensifies

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the right to join Iran in deciding its next leader as the war escalated on Thursday, with U.S. and Israeli jets hitting areas across the country and Gulf cities coming under renewed bombardment. In an interview with Reuters, Trump said Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ali […]

05.03.2026 23:42

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Demonstrators call on Cyprus to sever links with countries attacking Iran

Demonstrators gathered outside the presidential palace and the foreign ministry on Thursday afternoon, demanding that Cyprus cease any and all cooperation with nations either directly engaged in or supporting the military strikes on Iran. Taking part in the protest were members of various groups – United For Palestine, Anatropi, Neda, BDS Cyprus, Genocide-Free Cyprus, Far-Right […]

05.03.2026 22:53

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Trump ousts Kristi Noem as Homeland Security chief

risti Noem, who oversaw U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown and faced bipartisan criticism in hearings this week, will leave her role as homeland security chief at the end of the month. Trump will tap Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her, he said on his Truth Social platform, a move that would require […]

05.03.2026 21:40

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Farmers seek meeting with president over FMD culls

Livestock farmers affected by the culling of their animals as part of measures to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) demanded on Thursday to see the president to convey their grievances. The decision for a face-to-face with the president came after a meeting of groups representing livestock farmers and cheesemakers. Later, Nikos Papakyriakou, head […]

05.03.2026 21:14

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Insurers must justify dropping drivers over 70

By Elias Hazou Motor insurance companies must now document their reasons when terminating coverage to people aged over 70, under a law passed by the House on Thursday. Tabled by Volt MP Alexandra Attalidou, the bill aims to end discriminatory practices by insurance companies against senior citizens. Companies must inform in writing elderly customers of […]

05.03.2026 20:45

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India beat England in thriller to reach T20 World Cup final

Defending champions India staved off Jacob Bethell’s brilliant hundred to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling Twenty20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday. India will face New Zealand in Sunday’s final in Ahmedabad as they aim to secure an unprecedented second straight T20 World Cup crown. Put in to bat, India racked up an […]

05.03.2026 20:44

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Justice minister inspects progress on new migrant detention centre

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Thursday inspected progress on construction works at the pre-departure migrant detention centre in Limnes, as well as the existing migrant detention facilities in Menoyia. According to a statement from the justice ministry, the minister was briefed by officials on the progress of the works and the project’s completion timetable. Once […]

05.03.2026 20:06

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Two upcoming Sistema Cyprus concerts highlight young musicians

Two unique concerts with talented young musicians are coming to Larnaca and Nicosia by Sistema Cyprus. Presenting diverse repertoires, the concerts will feature the Intermediate Orchestras of Nicosia and Larnaca, the Beginner Orchestras of Nicosia and Larnaca, and the Junior Orchestra of Nicosia. The first of the Crossing Paths concert series is an evening at […]

05.03.2026 19:59

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Glitches in SMS test will be ironed out

The trial sending of a test emergency SMS to all Cyprus residents on Wednesday evening led to delays and inconsistencies, Civil Defence spokesperson Panayiotis Liasidis said on Thursday. Some received messages before 7pm, others around 7pm – the time the government had stipulated – and some much later, while others received no messages. There was […]

05.03.2026 19:00

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MPs probe solar permit hoarding after price spikes

MPs on Thursday demanded an accounting for the bevy of renewables permits issued in the past, after it emerged that about two-thirds of the permits did not materialise into solar parks, with the bearers holding onto them and then selling them at vastly inflated prices. Parliamentarians were revisiting a report on the Electricity Authority (EAC) […]

05.03.2026 18:37

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Former European Commission VP: Cyprus must now join Nato

Former European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas said that Cyprus should now join Nato, after the island found itself targeted by Iranian-made drones amid a widening regional conflict. “I would like to propose a next step which would significantly enhance the prospect of stability in southern Europe. I think that this is perhaps the best […]

05.03.2026 18:24

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British bases employees seek remote work amid drone incidents

Employees of the British base’s civil administration branch of Pasydy have formally requested the immediate introduction of teleworking for personnel working within the British base areas, citing growing security concerns. In a letter addressed to the British deputy command secretary Stephen Dougan on Thursday, the union branch asked that staff whose duties can be carried […]

05.03.2026 18:12

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Bombing of Tehran intensifies as Iran vows retaliation

The U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran entered its sixth day on Thursday with what residents described as even more intensive bombing, while Iran vowed to retaliate anywhere for a U.S. attack on a ship thousands of miles from the battle zone. Inside Iran, the abrupt postponement of a planned three days of mourning for slain Supreme […]

05.03.2026 18:12

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Bitcoin (BTC) supply nears 20 Million, what the final 114-year stretch means for new crypto protocols

The Bitcoin network is approaching one of its most significant historical milestones. As of early March 2026, the total number of Bitcoin in circulation is nearing the 20 million mark. Out of the fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist has already been mined.  While […]

05.03.2026 18:10

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UK ‘taking every measure’ to protect Cyprus, Starmer says

The United Kingdom is “taking every measure” to protect Cyprus, the country’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Thursday, days after the British Akrotiri air force base on the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone. “I want to be really clear to everybody in Cyprus that we’re taking every measure that is needed […]

05.03.2026 17:27

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National Security Council on alert ‘around the clock’

The National Security Council is coordinating actions around the clock, and President Nikos Christodoulides participates in person whenever necessary, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday. He added that the president of the Republic had thanked Greece, France, Italy and Spain for their contribution, clarifying that any actions taken by the United Kingdom were carried […]

05.03.2026 17:13

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Central Bank of Cyprus announces upcoming bank closures

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) issued a public notice on Thursday to inform people and businesses that banks will be closed for two upcoming national holidays. According to the official announcement, the closures are scheduled to take place during the final week of March and the first week of April to observe two historical […]

05.03.2026 17:10

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Business as usual for UK-US special relationship, Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the country’s so-called special relationship with the United States was operating as normal, after Trump earlier this week criticised the UK and said Starmer had hurt the pair’s historically close ties. “We’re sharing intelligence on a 24/7 basis in the usual way. That is the special relationship. That is […]

05.03.2026 17:03

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Brief ‘security threat’ at Akrotiri concludes within minutes

A briefly declared “security threat” which was announced at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base shortly before 4.30pm was declared to be over five minutes later. The threat was the second of its kind to be declared on Thursday, with both having been stated to be “concluded” within minutes of their announcement.

05.03.2026 16:36

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