EndoMarch Cyprus 2026: island takes part in world Endometriosis drive
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EndoMarch Cyprus 2026: island takes part in world Endometriosis drive

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and EndoMarch Cyprus is participating in the global Worldwide EndoMarch movement for the 11th consecutive year. Cyprus joins forces with 75 other countries, advocating for early diagnosis and proper management of endometriosis, a painful chronic gynaecological condition affecting between 400 million and 1.5 billion women worldwide. The non-profit organisation EndoMarch […]

04.03.2026 10:08
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Iranians to bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Khamenei at Tehran ceremony
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Iranians to bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Khamenei at Tehran ceremony

Iranians will bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a ceremony in Tehran late on Wednesday, a senior Iranian official told state media. Hojjatoleslam Mahmoudi, head of Iran’s Islamic Propagation Council, said the farewell ceremony would continue for three days and the funeral procession will be announced later. The official said the […]

04.03.2026 10:02
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Documentary screening reveals the stories of Armenians
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Documentary screening reveals the stories of Armenians

The stories of millions of Armenians and Turks, lost families and hidden faces are coming to the big screen as a documentary screening at AG Leventis Gallery this March 18 presents Armenians: The Hidden Grandmothers. Directed by Alexandra Routhiau Mikaélian, the film follows the story of a French woman of Armenian descent, who made a […]

04.03.2026 09:51
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Cyprus Biological Society names EUC academic as honorary member
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Cyprus Biological Society names EUC academic as honorary member

European University Cyprus proudly announces the appointment of its Vice Rector for Research and External Affairs and Professor of Molecular Biology, Dr Panayiotis Papageorgis, as an Honorary Member of the Cyprus Biological Society (CBS). This honorary distinction recognises his significant scientific and research contribution to the advancement of biological sciences and biomedical research in Cyprus […]

04.03.2026 09:50
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Repatriation flight for Cypriots departs today from Dubai
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Repatriation flight for Cypriots departs today from Dubai

A repatriation flight bringing Cypriots home from the Middle East is scheduled to depart today, Wednesday, from Dubai, as part of an organised effort to return stranded nationals. Cyprus Airways flight CYP107 is expected to leave Dubai international airport this afternoon at 2.00pm Cyprus time and arrive at Larnaca later this evening for 6.35pm, subject […]

04.03.2026 09:20
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Cyprus warns of delays in international mail due to flight disruptions

Cyprus warns of delays in international mail due to flight disruptions

Cyprus’ postal service has said that overseas mail will be dispatched only when flights are available, as widespread cancellations and schedule changes continue to affect airlines. The Department of Postal Services said the situation remains “highly fluid,” with frequent disruptions to flight timetables. As a result, delays are expected both in sending items abroad and […]

04.03.2026 09:15
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Greek frigates Kimon and Psara arrive in Cyprus
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Greek frigates Kimon and Psara arrive in Cyprus

The Greek naval Belharra class frigates, the Kimon and Psara, arrived in Cypriot waters early on Wednesday. The two vessels entered the republic’s maritime zone shortly after dawn and have been operating within its boundaries since their arrival, according to defence sources. Their deployment follows a series of military and diplomatic moves by Athens aimed […]

04.03.2026 08:50
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US authorises departure of non-essential personnel from Cyprus
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US authorises departure of non-essential personnel from Cyprus

The United States has authorised the departure of non-essential government personnel and their family members from Cyprus, while urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the island, citing heightened security risks linked to the expanding conflict with Iran. In a security alert issued on Wednesday, the US state department said the decision was taken “due […]

04.03.2026 08:18
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Woolworth and Ermes set annual general meetings
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Woolworth and Ermes set annual general meetings

Woolworth (Cyprus) Properties Plc and Ermes Department Stores Plc have announced that they will hold their annual general meetings at their registered office in Nicosia. Firstly, Woolworth (Cyprus) Properties Plc said that its meeting will take place at 10.30 a.m. at Shacolas House, 200 Limassol Avenue, 2025 Strovolos, Nicosia. Meanwhile, Ermes Department Stores Plc stated […]

04.03.2026 08:18
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US assault on Iran ahead of schedule, says US Middle East Commander
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US assault on Iran ahead of schedule, says US Middle East Commander

The U.S. assault on Iran was ahead of schedule, said the top American commander for the Middle East, as Israel and the U.S. targeted sites deep inside the country, and Iran carried out strikes around the Gulf. The five-day-old war continued to rattle global markets, as airline and tourism industries scrambled to deal with more […]

04.03.2026 07:52
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Cyprus service sectors record turnover growth in final quarter of 2025
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Cyprus service sectors record turnover growth in final quarter of 2025

The Cyprus statistical service (Cystat) has reported that the island’s services and transport sectors achieved broad-based growth during the final quarter of 2025. The Turnover Value Index during the fourth quarter of 2025 recorded an increase of 9.5 per cent in the sectors of accommodation and food service activities compared to the corresponding quarter of […]

04.03.2026 07:48
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Cyprus Business Now: banks, shipping, India ties, budget, CySEC, startups
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Cyprus Business Now: banks, shipping, India ties, budget, CySEC, startups

Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday said that there are currently 19 ships under the Cypriot flag operating in the Persian Gulf, adding that both the vessels and their crews remain safe. In a statement, the ministry said it has been closely monitoring developments in the region “from the very beginning” and remains in contact with […]

04.03.2026 07:30
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UK to deploy air‑defence destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus after drone attacks

UK to deploy air‑defence destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus after drone attacks

The United Kingdom will send the air‑defence destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus and deploy helicopters with anti‑drone capabilities to reinforce security at its RAF Akrotiri base, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said. Starmer said the UK “is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based there,” following a series of Iranian […]

04.03.2026 07:00
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Limassol high-rise project secures environmental approval
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Limassol high-rise project secures environmental approval

A €22 million mixed-use office and commercial tower is set to rise in Limassol’s Neapolis area after securing approval from the Environmental Authority, with construction expected to take 28 months from the issuance of the necessary permits. The project, promoted by P.G. Economides Properties Ltd, concerns the development and operation of an approximately 87-metre-high building […]

04.03.2026 07:00
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Maritime procurement deal focuses on digital tools and cost visibility
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Maritime procurement deal focuses on digital tools and cost visibility

Noatum CSM, a ship management joint venture established between AD Ports Group and Columbia Group, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with GP General Procurement Company Limited, known as GenPro, in a move designed to support sourcing and supply activities across the JV’s managed fleet. More specifically, the agreement, signed in Dubai, establishes a structured […]

04.03.2026 06:30
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Lufthansa suspends Larnaca flights through March 6 amid regional instability

Lufthansa suspends Larnaca flights through March 6 amid regional instability

Lufthansa has suspended all flights to and from Larnaca until March 6 due to ongoing instability affecting airline operations. The airline said it will also avoid Cypriot airspace during the same period, citing a highly fluid situation and frequent cancellations or changes to flight schedules across the region. Passengers affected by the suspension may rebook […]

04.03.2026 05:12
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Cyprus will see mostly fair weather – Wednesday 4th March

Cyprus will see mostly fair weather – Wednesday 4th March

Cyprus will see mostly fair weather through Friday before clouds and showers move in over the weekend, according to the national meteorological service. A weak high‑pressure system is affecting the region, bringing calm conditions and only passing mid‑ and high‑level clouds tonight. Winds will be light from the west to northwest, and seas will be […]

04.03.2026 04:58
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Unficyp at 62: why peacekeeping still matters for Cyprus
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Unficyp at 62: why peacekeeping still matters for Cyprus

By Khassim Diagne For many people in Cyprus today, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus – Unficyp – feels like a familiar part of the landscape. The buffer zone, the blue helmets, the patrols through rural villages and in the narrow streets of old Nicosia are all woven into everyday life. Yet it is […]

04.03.2026 04:24
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Cyprus says it will not join any military operations as regional tensions rise

Cyprus says it will not join any military operations as regional tensions rise

Cyprus stressed Tuesday that it will not take part in any military operations amid heightened regional tensions, even as Greece, France and Germany move to reinforce the island’s preventive security measures. Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the Republic of Cyprus “has not participated, does not participate and will not participate in any military operation,” emphasizing […]

03.03.2026 23:45
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Police launch investigation into north ‘parliament speaker’ over coercion allegations
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Police launch investigation into north ‘parliament speaker’ over coercion allegations

The Turkish Cypriot police on Tuesday launched an investigation into the north’s ‘parliament speaker’ Ziya Ozturkler, after he was reported to the police in January over allegations that he coerced university officials to award degree certificates to his political allies under false pretences. The allegations against Ozturkler came to light in the trial of Fatma Unal, […]

03.03.2026 23:06
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