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Von der Leyen says EU stands ‘unequivocally’ with Cyprus after drone strike

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the European Union stands “collectively, firmly, and unequivocally” with Cyprus, after a drone hit the island’s British Akrotiri air force base shortly after midnight. “I talked with President [Nikos] Christodoulides, who briefed me on the single incident that occurred shortly after midnight involving an unmanned […]

02.03.2026 09:09

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Today’s weather: Largely clear, clouds in parts

Monday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, though increased cloud cover is expected from time to time. Temperatures are expected to rise to 17 degrees Celsius inland, 19 degrees Celsius on the coast, and seven degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, the skies will remain largely clear, with temperatures […]

02.03.2026 09:03

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Cyprus achieves trend-setter status in European open data assessment

Cyprus secured a position as a digital leader following the release of the European Union’s 2025 open data maturity assessment. According to the report, Cyprus achieved an overall maturity score of 94.6 per cent, which placed it within the ‘trend-setters’ cluster of European countries. This classification indicated that Cyprus possessed an advanced open data policy […]

02.03.2026 09:00

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Christodoulides after drone strike: Cyprus wants no part in military action

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday stressed that Cypriot forces are “not participating in any way” in military action in the widening conflict in the Middle East, after the British air force base at Akrotiri was hit by a drone at around midnight. “I want to be clear: our homeland is not participating in any way, […]

02.03.2026 08:41

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Police outline security measures for Omonia–Apollon match in Nicosia

Police announced a series of security and traffic measures ahead the first‑division football match between Omonia Nicosia and Apollon Limassol at GSP Stadium. The match begins at 7 p.m., with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Police urged fans to arrive at least an hour early, warning that late arrivals may enter after kickoff. Children’s tickets […]

02.03.2026 08:40

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Israeli report says Cyprus helping repatriate stranded medical staff amid airspace shutdown

Cyprus is playing a key role in helping repatriate Israeli doctors and nurses stranded abroad after Israel closed its airspace amid escalating tensions with Iran, the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported. According to the report, Israel’s Health Ministry has launched an emergency operation to bring home about 1,300 medical workers, including roughly 500 deemed essential. […]

02.03.2026 08:32

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Cyprus firms urged to shape future of EU construction rules

The Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus informed stakeholders of a European Commission public consultation on the proposed Construction Services Act, a flagship initiative under the Single Market Strategy. The network, whose coordinator in Cyprus is the local chamber of commerce, urged businesses, professional bodies and other interested parties to take part in the consultation process, which […]

02.03.2026 08:30

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Cyprus drone: Shahed‑type unmanned aerial vehicle crashed inside British base

President Nikos Christodoulides assured the public that the government is taking all necessary measures to safeguard the country and its citizens after a drone struck the British military base at Akrotiri shortly after midnight, causing minor damage. In a televised address, Christodoulides said he chose to speak directly to the public to explain the events […]

02.03.2026 08:26

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UK Cyprus base plans ‘dispersal’ of non-essential staff after drone strike

The British bases’ authorities on Monday said it is planning a “temporary dispersal” of non-essential staff at the Akrotiri air force base after the base was hit by a drone at around midnight. They said this was being done “as a precautionary measure”, before urging calm among local residents. “We understand in the wider British […]

02.03.2026 08:12

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Investors brace for a bigger backlash from Middle East war

From being just a fringe risk, conflict in the Middle East has become a top worry for investors unsettled by the prospect of a power struggle in Iran and a protracted regional war, with ramifications for everything from global trade to inflation. U.S.-Israel strikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday, sowing chaos […]

02.03.2026 08:08

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EU investment levels fall by 1.9 per cent as economic activity cools

The European Union recorded a 1.9 per cent decrease in gross fixed capital formation during 2024 compared with the previous year, according to figures released by Eurostat. This figure serves as a vital component of gross domestic product, as it tracks the level of investment made into assets such as buildings, machinery, and research and […]

02.03.2026 08:00

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Limassol plans new industrial zone to meet rising demand for storage

Limassol’s Kourion municipality is accelerating plans for a new industrial area in Kokkinokampos with direct access to the Limassol–Saittas motorway, aiming to address growing storage and light industry needs in the wider Limassol district. The project, which is being spearheaded by the local authority, concerns the development of a fully organised industrial zone in the […]

02.03.2026 07:30

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Cyprus Stock Exchange announces seminar and exams for clearing certification

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced the organisation of a seminar and oral examination for certification as Clearing Officers, Certified Clearers and Settlement Agents, inviting interested candidates to apply by March 20, 2026. The exchange stated that the initiative concerns individuals seeking to be certified as qualified to be registered in the Special List […]

02.03.2026 07:00

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Israel strikes Lebanon following Hezbollah attacks, widening Iran conflict

Israel launched new air strikes targeting Tehran and expanded its military campaign to include attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled the U.S.-Israeli military assault on Iranian targets could continue for weeks. Israel said it was attacking sites connected to Lebanon’s Shi’ite Muslim armed group Hezbollah, one […]

02.03.2026 06:59

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Cyprus weather for Monday 2nd March

A cold air mass affecting Cyprus is gradually weakening, with mostly clear conditions expected over the coming days, according to the Meteorological Service. Today will be mostly sunny, though periods of increased cloud cover may appear in some areas. Winds will blow mainly from the northwest to northeast at light to moderate strength, 3 to […]

02.03.2026 06:46

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HP reckons memory chip crunch will linger next year, warns of PC sales slump

HP Inc warned that it expected volatility in memory chips to persist even into next year and forecast a slump in its PC shipments, sending its shares down around 6 per cent in extended trading. The personal devices maker said it expects adjusted profit for fiscal 2026 ending October 31 to be at the low […]

02.03.2026 06:40

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Cyprus says drone strike caused limited damage, possibility of a Hezbollah operation

A drone struck the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air base in Cyprus shortly after midnight, causing limited damage but no injuries, government officials said Monday. A second flying object was intercepted, according to several media sources on the island. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said in a statement that information received from multiple channels indicated the incident […]

02.03.2026 06:34

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UK says suspected drone strike causes minor damage at Akrotiri base in Cyprus

A suspected drone strike hit Britain’s Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri in Cyprus early Monday, causing minor damage but no casualties, officials said. Personnel at the base were told a “small drone” had impacted the airfield and that authorities were responding. The U.K. government later said British armed forces were dealing with a “suspected […]

02.03.2026 06:07

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Nearly one million young people in UK not in work or education

Nearly 1 million Britons aged 16-24 were not in employment, education or training at the end of last year, the second-highest level in more than a decade, according to official data. The rate of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) is sometimes seen as a better guide to labour market difficulties than […]

02.03.2026 06:00

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Both a lament and a pep talk at sustainable tourism conference

“This is a celebratory event – I do understand. It’s not my intention to make it all doom and gloom,” joked Boris Erg of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), one of the speakers at the ‘European Conference of Sustainable Tourism – 20 Years of CSTI’ that took place on Friday, underlining the unspoken […]

02.03.2026 04:25

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Govt ‘monitoring situation’ after Akrotiri drone strike

The government is “monitoring the situation” after the British Akrotiri air force base was struck by a drone at around midnight, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. He wrote in a post on social media that “the competent authorities immediately activated the required security protocols” in the aftermath of the strike, and that the […]

02.03.2026 03:25

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‘Security threat’ declared at UK Cyprus bases

A “security threat” was declared at the British bases in Cyprus shortly before midnight on Sunday. Sources informed the Cyprus Mail that personnel at the base were told of the threat, and instructed to “return to your homes and stay inside until further notice”. They were also told to “move away from windows and take […]

02.03.2026 00:24

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Three tankers damaged in Gulf and one seafarer killed as US-Iran conflict escalates

At least three tankers were damaged off the Gulf coast and one seafarer was killed as Iranian retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran exposed ships to collateral damage, shipping sources and officials said on Sunday. Risks to commercial shipping have surged in the past 24 hours, with more than 200 vessels including oil […]

01.03.2026 21:50

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Timber header earns Arsenal crucial win over Chelsea

Arsenal maintained control of the Premier League title race as they chiselled out a nervy 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea to open up a five-point lead at the top of the table on Sunday. Jurrien Timber’s 66th-minute header from a Declan Rice corner ensured Arsenal took three precious points but it was a nervy […]

01.03.2026 20:36

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