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In polarised Iran, Khamenei’s death triggers celebrations and grief
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

In polarised Iran, Khamenei’s death triggers celebrations and grief

Some Iranians grieved while others celebrated the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, exposing a deep fault line in a country stunned by the sudden demise of the man who ruled for 36 years. Iranian state TV announced his death in the early hours of Sunday, the voice of the broadcaster breaking with emotion […]

01.03.2026 13:18
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A good time to make new additions as your garden comes back to life
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

A good time to make new additions as your garden comes back to life

At last, slightly longer days and a clock change at the end of the month. Gardens are coming alive again after the cold wet winter and we can hope for warmer days ahead again. Cercis trees, with their early red flowers that appear before any leaves, will delight you as you drive along the highways, […]

01.03.2026 13:10
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Meeting UNSG this month of ‘particular importance’
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Meeting UNSG this month of ‘particular importance’

Nicosia attaches particular importance to meeting the UN Secretary-General in March, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday. In statements to the media, he reminded he had sent a letter to UNSG Antonio Guterres a long time ago and a meeting has been planned, through diplomatic channels, in March. He said that the exact date will […]

01.03.2026 12:50
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Christodoulides underlines humanitarian role of Cyprus
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Christodoulides underlines humanitarian role of Cyprus

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday said he ha already spoken to heads of state in the region and in Europe for Cyprus to play a humanitarian role in the region. He said the island has already been sounded out by the governments of Japan and China to potentially help evacuate its nationals from the area. […]

01.03.2026 12:17
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Iran missiles fired towards UK bases in Cyprus
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Iran missiles fired towards UK bases in Cyprus

Two Iranian missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus, British Defence Secretary John Healey said on Sunday but were intercepted. The island is home to two British military bases. Healey said it was not yet clear if the missiles were deliberately targeting UK facilities on the island. “We are not sure if they were […]

01.03.2026 11:52
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We have to ensure no ‘weepie’ end to the Cyprus movie
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We have to ensure no ‘weepie’ end to the Cyprus movie

I have previously written about how, for Turkish Cypriots, the tragic events of 1963 to 1964 marked a profound rupture, during which their political equality, as enshrined in the Cyprus constitution, was undermined andone quarter of the their population was displaced. However, one cannot underestimate the strength of the human spirit for survival and happiness, even under the most difficult […]

01.03.2026 11:33
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US-Iran conflict disrupts thousands of flights as travel chaos deepens
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US-Iran conflict disrupts thousands of flights as travel chaos deepens

Global air travel remained heavily disrupted on Sunday as continued air strikes kept major Middle Eastern airports, including Dubai, the world’s busiest international hub, closed in one of the sharpest aviation shocks in recent years. Key transit airports, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE and Doha in Qatar, were shut or severely restricted […]

01.03.2026 11:26
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Cyprus Police Boost Security at Key Sites After Middle East Tensions
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Cyprus Police Boost Security at Key Sites After Middle East Tensions

Cyprus police have increased security across critical infrastructure and other high‑risk locations following developments in the Middle East, officials said Sunday. A police spokesman said the measures are precautionary and part of a broader operational plan designed to prevent potential threats. He said the force remains on heightened alert, with the protection of the public […]

01.03.2026 11:00
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The hidden AI risk most Cypriot firms are overlooking
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The hidden AI risk most Cypriot firms are overlooking

Are Cypriot firms automating authority faster than they are governing it? The AI risk discussion in Cyprus often focuses on the wrong problem. By Petros Nearchou Most of the conversation centres on autonomous systems. More commonly, it focuses on software making unpredictable or wrong decisions and on systems going rogue, as if AI is likely […]

01.03.2026 11:00
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President stresses solidarity with UAE
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President stresses solidarity with UAE

President Nikos Christodoulides, has stressed that diplomacy must prevail to safeguard stability in the broader region.  In a telephone conversation on Saturday evening with the President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, he expressed his “unwavering solidarity, full support and deepest of condolences for the casualties as a result of the […]

01.03.2026 10:51
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Christodoulides talks Iran with von der Leyen
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Christodoulides talks Iran with von der Leyen

President Nikos Christodoulides held telephone conversations with European Commission President Ursula von der Layen and Greek Prime Kyriakos Mitsotakis to discuss developments in the region following US-Israeli attacks on Iran on Saturday morning. In a post on X, he said he had spoke with von der Leyen about the “deeply worrying regional developments”, adding Cyprus […]

01.03.2026 10:09
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Over 500,000 FMD vaccines arrive from EU
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Over 500,000 FMD vaccines arrive from EU

The delivery of 529,000 vaccines against Foot and Mouth disease have been handed over to Cyprus by the European Union, Health Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi confirmed on Saturday night. “529,000 vaccine doses from the EU vaccines bank arrived in Cyprus today to help fight foot and mouth disease,” he said in a social media post. “The […]

01.03.2026 10:00
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Cyprus economy grew as service and tech sectors expanded
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Cyprus economy grew as service and tech sectors expanded

Cyprus’ economic expansion in 2026 reflects the consolidation of a model heavily reliant on services, foreign investment and cross-border business flows, strengthening its role as a bridge between Europe and neighbouring regions, but also raising questions about long-term balance.  According to the European Commission’s Winter 2026 Forecast, Cyprus is expected to maintain solid growth momentum, supported primarily by services exports and […]

01.03.2026 10:00
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Paphos police find 36kg cannabis stash
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Paphos police find 36kg cannabis stash

Paphos police on Sunday announced they had found a 36kg cannabis stash after carrying out an operation in collaboration with the drugs squad Ykan. The drugs were found in a dried up river bed on the Akamas coast after police followed a tip off on February 25. The drugs were found in a sealed plastic […]

01.03.2026 09:41
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Cyclist arrested with illegal drugs
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Cyclist arrested with illegal drugs

A cyclist was arrested on Saturday night in Limassol when police found drugs on him, it was announced on Sunday. At around 7.30pm, members of the police Mmad unit signalled for a cyclist to stop on Liopetri street in Limassol. The cyclist did not stop and attempted to flee as a result of which he […]

01.03.2026 09:34
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Cyprus: Always watching, always correcting
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Cyprus: Always watching, always correcting

Your yiayia always said it. So did your mum. And you’re going to say it to your children… Your yiayia always said it. ‘Don’t do that.’ ‘Not that way.’ ‘Πρόσεχε!’ In the kitchen, over the table; while you were shaping flaounes or tying your shoes, there was always a small correction hovering in the air. […]

01.03.2026 09:30
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Teen motorcyclist dies after being hit by drunk driver
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Teen motorcyclist dies after being hit by drunk driver

A 17-year-old boy named as Iannis Nicolaou, died in a traffic accident on Saturday evening, police said on Sunday. While a 54-year-old driver was moving along Stavroaetou in Strovolos, Nicosia at around 6.20pm under circumstances still under investigation, he crashed into the motorcycle being driven by Nicolaou. The teen was taken by ambulance to Nicosia […]

01.03.2026 09:24
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US-Israel attack on Iran was inevitable
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US-Israel attack on Iran was inevitable

As the US and Israel attack Iran and many of its people are conflicted about what should happen to their government, no patriotic Iranian welcomes the bombing of their country on the orders of the likes of US President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Trump sounded unhinged in his verbal attack on Iran that […]

01.03.2026 09:00
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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting February 23: Cyprus and Serbia have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation in tourism in the coming months, with the Republic of Cyprus participating as the honoured country for the first time in its history at the Sajam Turizma 2026 tourism exhibition […]

01.03.2026 09:00
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Tales from the Coffeeshop: Happy third birthday, Prezniktwo
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Tales from the Coffeeshop: Happy third birthday, Prezniktwo

PREZNIKTWO completed three years in office on Saturday, and today he enters the fourth. Only two years left for him to learn how to govern, the part of being president that he is not cut out for and obviously dislikes, as it involves taking decisions which is not his forte. It was a pity that […]

01.03.2026 08:30
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Decisions under uncertainty are key to growth, says analyst
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Decisions under uncertainty are key to growth, says analyst

Alena Padalnitskaya, Head of The League of Analysts at Zubr Capital, shared her perspective on why decision-making under uncertainty has become a critical growth factor for investment ecosystems. She explained how structured educational formats can help develop smart, high-potential professionals capable of contributing to growth-stage companies and strengthening long-term value creation.  A: As Head of The League […]

01.03.2026 08:30
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Middle East tensions soar as Iran retaliates following Khamenei death
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Middle East tensions soar as Iran retaliates following Khamenei death

Israel said it launched another wave of strikes on Iran on Sunday, as Iranians grappled with uncertainty after the killing of their supreme leader in U.S. and Israeli strikes that threaten to destabilize the wider Middle East. Hours after both nations said an air strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the military campaign to overthrow […]

01.03.2026 08:15
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