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Industry leaders to tackle Limassol housing affordability property conference

Limassol’s evolving real estate landscape will take centre stage on March 17, when industry leaders, policymakers and investors gather at the 20th Real Estate, Property Development, Construction Conference and Exhibition in Nicosia to discuss the city’s development trajectory over the next decade. The discussion, titled ‘Limassol Real Estate – The Next 10 Years’, will examine […]

04.03.2026 12:25

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Tourism board hails Nicosia’s rise on European cultural map

Nicosia has been ranked second among the top 20 destinations in Europe for 2026 by the European Best Destinations organisation, after receiving 109,214 votes from international travellers worldwide. According to a statement issued by the Nicosia Regional Tourism Board (Etap), the distinction emerged through a global online vote involving more than 1.3 million participants, who […]

04.03.2026 12:20

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Villa and Chelsea looking to rebound from recent defeats

Fourth-place Aston Villa will try to solidify their hold of a UEFA Champions League place and reverse their recent slide on Wednesday when they host sixth-place Chelsea in Birmingham. Villa (15-7-6, 51 points) enter the midweek slate in better position despite having earned only one victory in their last five league games and scoring only […]

04.03.2026 12:17

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Macron holds calls with regional leaders as France prepares additional support for Cyprus

French President Emmanuel Macron held successive calls with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and the leaders of Lebanon, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq, as Paris steps up its diplomatic activity over the Middle East crisis. France is preparing to send anti‑missile systems, anti‑drone systems and a frigate to Cyprus. […]

04.03.2026 12:15

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Shipping earnings under pressure as Middle East crisis hits cargo flows

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is expected to increase volatility across the global shipping sector, as major operators suspend or reroute cargo flows following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, end of February, according to an analysis by Morningstar DBRS. The most affected trade flows are oil tankers, after major […]

04.03.2026 12:10

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Resurgent Wolves stun Liverpool, Everton enjoy home comfort

Resurgent bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers stunned Liverpool with a last-gasp 2-1 win at a rocking Molineux on Tuesday to offer a glimpse of a miraculous escape from relegation while putting a big dent in the top-five hopes of Arne Slot’s side. A dull game burst into life in the final stages with Rodrigo Gomes putting […]

04.03.2026 12:09

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Atletico reach Copa del Rey final despite 3-0 loss at Barcelona

Atletico Madrid reached the Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2013 despite a 3-0 defeat by Barcelona on Tuesday, their 4-0 first-leg win in Madrid enough to secure a 4-3 aggregate victory in a breathless semi-final. Barcelona came within a whisker of an improbable comeback after last month’s thrashing, with 18-year-old midfielder […]

04.03.2026 12:05

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Pensioner swindled out of almost €90,000

A 66-year-old man reported that unknown individuals reached out to him via online platforms from May to November 2025, convincing him to invest in cryptocurrencies, police said on Wednesday. Following the suspects’ instructions, the man transferred a total of €89,816 to a cryptocurrency platform, where the suspects had created an account for him. After the […]

04.03.2026 11:57

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Over 700,000 birds illegally killed in 2025

A total of 726,000 birds were illegally killed in 2025, BirdLife Cyprus said on Wednesday, presenting a survey that indicated that targeted enforcement delivers results, while progress can be easily reversed where deterrence weakens. “Overall, trapping levels with mist nets were 4 per cent higher than autumn 2024. While this may appear marginal, the findings […]

04.03.2026 11:52

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Airspace open, Greek jets deployed, after ‘suspicious objects’ spotted in skies

Cypriot airspace remains open on Wednesday after the sighting of “suspicious objects” in the skies above Lebanon which were believed to have been headed in the direction of the island, with Greek fighter jets having been deployed to deal with the threat. On Wednesday morning, a transport ministry spokesperson told the Cyprus Mail that contrary […]

04.03.2026 11:48

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Fire at luxury car dealership in Limassol

A fire broke out in cars located at a luxury car dealership in Limassol around 4am on Wednesday, police said. The fire brigade extinguished the fire in Yermasoyia but not before it destroyed two vehicles owned by two men aged 33 and 22, parked outside the premises. Six other vehicles inside were being checked for […]

04.03.2026 11:40

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Hotels urged to save water, so households can copy simple fixes

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to protect water supply ahead of the high-demand season, with authorities backing new desalination initiatives in the tourism sector. The agriculture ministry recently launched a scheme encouraging hotels to install small-scale desalination units in order to reduce pressure on public supply networks, as reported by Cyprus Mail. The move reflects […]

04.03.2026 11:35

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Duty-free tobacco, diesel and drugs seized at crossing points

Duty-free tobacco products, diesel and drugs at the Ledra Street, Kato Pyrgos and Ayios Dometios crossing points have been seized, the customs department announced on Wednesday. In the early hours of Monday, customs officers at the Ledra Street crossing point stopped a Romanian woman who has previously been involved in similar offences. During a search, […]

04.03.2026 11:34

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Spain’s Sanchez to Trump: ‘You cannot play Russian roulette with the destiny of millions’

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday doubled down on his opposition to the attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, warning that the conflict risked playing “Russian roulette” with the lives of millions. Sanchez was responding after U.S. President Donald Trump threatenedtocut trade with Madrid over its position on the conflict. “This is how humanity’s […]

04.03.2026 11:30

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Dual British–Cypriot Nationals now required to use UK passports for entry into the United Kingdom

A significant change affecting dual British–Cypriot nationals has now come into effect. As of 25 February 2026, individuals who hold both British and Cypriot citizenship must enter the United Kingdom exclusively using their British passport. This update follows new guidance issued by the UK authorities and communicated publicly by the Cyprus High Commission in London. […]

04.03.2026 11:20

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New citizen service centre opens in Athienou

The Cyprus Post on Tuesday announced the start of operations of a new citizen service centre housed at the Athienou Post Office, 33A 1st April Street, Athienou. The centre will offer all standard services, except for passport and ID card issuance, which is expected to be available in the second half of 2026.

04.03.2026 11:02

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Take a breath in silence

I often find myself saying to stressed, overworked, younger friends, ‘Take a breath; take time for yourself.’ It’s an old saying – take a breather, and it’s one of the most sensible self-therapies we can offer a tired life and mind. Most of us take the air we breathe for granted, but asthma sufferers know […]

04.03.2026 11:00

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What are we preparing young people for?

By Lucy Gill-Simmen The UK’s proposed post-16 education and skills policy promises a nation “where nobody is left behind”. The country’s modern industrial strategy 2025 talks of a workforce ready for a decade of growth, green jobs and artificial intelligence. It is the language of momentum and modernity, and reflects a situation faced by educators […]

04.03.2026 11:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus to begin repatriation flights for citizens in Middle East crisis zones

Cyprus will begin repatriation flights for Cypriot nationals located in areas affected by the Middle East crisis, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis has said. Letymbiotis also announced that, following President Nikos Christodoulides’ recent call with the German chancellor to explore possible German support for Cyprus’ preventive security measures — similar to assistance already provided by France […]

04.03.2026 10:45

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Cypriot airspace ‘closed’ – reports

Cypriot airspace was closed on Wednesday morning, according to reports. Reuters reported that following the detection of a suspicious object close to Lebanese airspace, the government decided to close Cypriot airspace. It was also reported that a passenger flight from Athens which was bound for Larnaca was turned back to Athens. More to follow…

04.03.2026 10:39

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Air alert over Cyprus triggers fighter jet scramble

An air security alert was raised on Wednesday morning after information emerged about a suspicious object heading towards Cyprus, prompting precautionary measures at the United States embassy in Nicosia and the scrambling of Greek fighter jets. According to information broadcast by CyBC, the alert was triggered at around 9.30am. Staff at the United States embassy […]

04.03.2026 10:34

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Italy mulls sending frigate to Cyprus after drone strike

The Italian government is on Wednesday considering deploying a frigate to Cypriot waters, according to reports, after France and Greece did the same in the aftermath of a drone hitting the island earlier in the week. According to Italian newspaper La Repubblica, the country’s government is considering “moving an Italian frigate near Cypriot territory to […]

04.03.2026 10:30

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Over 650 fake euro notes found in Cyprus last year

In 2025, 670 counterfeit euro banknotes of various denominations were withdrawn from circulation, a figure 17.1 per cent higher than 2024, the Central Bank announced on Wednesday. It said the €50 note had the highest rate of counterfeiting in Cyprus, accounting for 45.4 per cent of the total. The European Central Bank announced that during […]

04.03.2026 10:25

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Attempted murder suspect escapes custody, flees to Romania

A 32-year-old foreign national accused of attempted murder escaped custody and left Cyprus for Romania, authorities confirmed on Wednesday, prompting an internal investigation into failures by state services. The suspect was due to appear before a criminal court on February 3 in connection with a stabbing in Larnaca. Instead, he was transferred to Athalassa hospital […]

04.03.2026 10:18

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