Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens

Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate were set to begin voting on Wednesday on a bipartisan war powers resolution aiming to stop the military campaign against Iran and require that any hostilities against it be authorized by Congress. The latest effort by Democrats and a few Republicans to rein in President Donald Trump’s repeated troop deployments, […]

04.03.2026 20:48

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White House monitors reports Khamenei’s son may emerge as frontrunner to lead Iran

The United States has seen reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s slain supreme leader, has emerged as ‌a frontrunner to succeed him, and U.S. intelligence agencies are closely monitoring this, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a news briefing on Wednesday.

04.03.2026 20:43

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Government SMS warning causes confusion among some residents

The test emergency SMS that was scheduled to be sent to Cyprus residents at 7pm on Wednesday led to confusion among recipients, with some reporting receiving it early, delayed or not at all as of Wednesday evening. “For the purpose of prevention, citizens are advised in case they receive an SMS to take the self-protection […]

04.03.2026 20:02

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

The first LEGO exhibition in Cyprus

This March, Hauteart is bringing the LEGO exhibition to the island for the first time. Hosted at Ayia Zonis in Limassol, the event will be a one-day occasion for the whole family. On March 14, visitors of all ages are invited to step into a world where creativity has no limits and screens are replaced […]

04.03.2026 19:50

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Iranian government making case for demise with indiscriminate attacks, EU’s Kallas says

Iran’s government is making a strong case for its demise by indiscriminately attacking its neighbours, EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas told reporters on Wednesday. “Iran’s strategy is to sow chaos and set the region on fire,” Kallas said. Turkey said earlier on Wednesday that NATO air defences destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile headed into Turkish […]

04.03.2026 19:48

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Germany will not send military aid to Cyprus

The German government appeals to all involved parties not to extent the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to Europe, but is currently not planning to provide military support to the island, German government spokesman Stefan Cornelius said on Wednesday. “The German government is of course in contact with its partners in Cyprus on the […]

04.03.2026 19:18

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Repatriated Cypriots arrive in Larnaca

The repatriation flight that brought 180 Cypriots back to the island from Dubai amid the current tensions in the Middle East safely landed at Larnaca airport on Wednesday evening. The Cyprus Airways flight CYP107 left Dubai international airport at 2pm and arrived Larnaca with a ten-minute delay at 6.45pm. The flight is part of a […]

04.03.2026 19:03

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Gulf shipping crisis deepens as tankers stranded for fifth day

he U.S.–Iran war widened on Wednesday after a U.S. strike hit an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, deepening a crisis that has paralysed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for a fifth day and choked off vital Middle East oil and gas flows. The U.S. submarine strike on the Iranian vessel came as U.S. President […]

04.03.2026 18:52

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

New Zealand crush South Africa to reach T20 World Cup final

New Zealand stormed into the Twenty20 World Cup final with a nine-wicket demolition of South Africa in the first semi-final at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. Put into bat, South Africa recovered from a precarious 77-5 to post a competitive 169-8 after Marco Jansen led their recovery with a belligerent 55 not out. Finn Allen […]

04.03.2026 18:49

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Strategy purchases 3,015 Bitcoin as Ethereum-based protocol nears 1B tokens sold

Strategy purchased 3,015 Bitcoin last week for approximately $204.1 million, increasing its total holdings to 720,737 BTC acquired for about $54.77 billion. The average purchase price across all holdings now stands at roughly $75,985 per coin, reinforcing the company’s position as the largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin. At the same time, Ethereum-based lending […]

04.03.2026 18:10

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Starmer insists UK was not unprepared after Cyprus drone strike

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday insisted that the United Kingdom had not been left unprepared for the possibility of a conflict in the Middle East or attacks on its bases in Cyprus, despite an Iranian-made drone hitting the runway at the country’s Akrotiri air force base on the island on Monday. “For […]

04.03.2026 18:07

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Media urged to exercise caution in current affairs coverage

The Cyprus Radio Television Authority (CRTA) appealed to local media outlets on Wednesday, cautioning them to refrain from publishing inaccurate information or content that may cause panic among the public. The authority called on the media to “pay particular attention to the validity and verification of the information transmitted when preparing relevant reports and more […]

04.03.2026 17:40

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Less than a month left to register for elections

The deadline for registering to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections is April 2, the interior ministry said on Wednesday, urging all new voters to submit their applications well in advance. After April 2, no new registrations or changes will be made. The parliamentary elections will be held on May 24. All citizens aged 18 […]

04.03.2026 17:29

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

How technology is changing the bad credit loans market

Over the past decade, technology has reshaped almost every area of personal finance. Banking, payments, savings tools, and even investment platforms have moved into the digital space. Lending has followed the same path, and one of the most noticeable changes has occurred in the market for bad credit loans. What was once a slow and […]

04.03.2026 17:07

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Demetra Holdings repurchases 7,990 own shares in latest buyback

Demetra Holdings Plc announced on Wednesday that it successfully repurchased 7,990 of its own shares on March 3 as part of its ongoing capital management strategy. The transaction was carried out in full compliance with the relevant Regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the Circulars issued by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. This […]

04.03.2026 17:04

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Test emergency text at 7pm on Wednesday

The government on Wednesday issued new self-protection guidance and announced the launch of a nationwide mass SMS alert system, urging citizens to remain calm and vigilant. Speaking at a press conference, interior minister Constantinos Ioannou said the system will allow authorities to send rapid written warnings to all mobile phones in Cyprus, providing timely instructions […]

04.03.2026 16:57

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All calm at British bases, civil defence alerts precautionary

Everything was running smoothly at the British bases in Dhekelia on Wednesday, with no incidents to cause public concern. On Tuesday, residents of Xylotymbou, Xylofagou and Ormidia received warning messages on their mobile phones from the Civil Defence, raising concerns in the communities around the British bases. Andreas Efthymiou-Soulis, deputy director of civil defence for […]

04.03.2026 16:32

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New AI tools to make European businesses more competitive

Europe’s business environment is entering a new phase of digital maturity. For years, commentators have argued that companies across the continent move more cautiously than their counterparts in the United States and parts of Asia. While there is some truth to the historical pattern, the current wave of enterprise-grade AI tooling is beginning to narrow […]

04.03.2026 16:01

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UK military ‘working as fast as possible’ to deploy warship to Cyprus

The British military is “working as fast as possible” in its efforts to ready the HMS Dragon Type 45 destroyer warship for its deployment to Cyprus, a spokesperson for the British defence ministry said on Wednesday, after plans for its deployment to the island were announced by the country’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer the […]

04.03.2026 15:54

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Letymbiotis denies there was ever a ‘suspicious object’ in skies above Lebanon

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Wednesday afternoon denied that there had ever been a “suspicious object” in the skies above Lebanon, after two Greek F-16 fighter jets which were stationed in Paphos were scrambled earlier in the day. He said that “all the required protocols were immediately activated” and that “two aircraft operated for a […]

04.03.2026 15:33

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Three men sentenced in separate drug‑trafficking cases in Limassol and Larnaca

Courts in Limassol and Larnaca on Tuesday handed prison sentences to three men aged 32, 31 and 26 in two separate drug‑trafficking cases, police said. The Limassol Criminal Court sentenced a 32‑year‑old man to nine years in prison and a 26‑year‑old to three and a half years after officers seized about nine kilograms of cannabis, […]

04.03.2026 15:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Restaurant review: Food that matches stunning location

Phos is one of the latest additions to the Paphos dining scene. Located above the beautiful Ayios Georgios harbour, the area has seen major redevelopment over recent years, with the demolition of the former taverna and refurbishment of the entire plateau. My partner and I decided to meet there for lunch, and I was excited […]

04.03.2026 15:30

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Cyprus tourism sector calls for calm as US advisory triggers booking slump

Cyprus hoteliers have reported cancellations for April and May and a slowdown in new bookings for the coming months, following the US travel advisory for the island, while industry groups are urging calm and closer coordination with the government. The Association of Cyprus Tourism Enterprises (Stek) said that “several cancellations of reservations” have already been […]

04.03.2026 15:21

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How involved should a parent be in schooling?

By Philippa Tracy As the culture wars continue on social media, the battle over modern parenting has taken a new twist. This is reflected in the polarisation between ‘gentle parenting’ at one end and ‘Fafo’ parenting (F..k about and find out) at the other. You may be practising a mixture of the two, or are […]

04.03.2026 15:00

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