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War between Hezbollah and Israel deepens fractures in Lebanon

War between Israel and Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon’s fragile state and society towards breaking point, straining sectarian and political faultlines as Shi’ite Muslims are displaced and enmity deepens between the Iran-backed group and its opponents. Of all Lebanon’s many crises since a 1975-90 civil war, the renewed conflict ignited by the Iran war could be […]

30.03.2026 08:37

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New migrant centre in Limnes partially opened

The new migrant centre in Limnes, near the Larnaca district village of Menoyia, has been partially opened, the justice ministry said. It described the new centre as a “substantial step in upgrading the state’s infrastructure, which strengthens the operational management of migration and immediately relieves the existing structures”. To this end, it said that it […]

30.03.2026 08:36

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Trump relaxes Cuba oil stance, cites concern for ‘the People’

President Donald Trump signaled he was reversing course on blocking oil shipments to Cuba on Sunday, saying he had “no problem” with any country sending in crude as a Russian tanker neared a Cuban port with a badly needed shipment. A sanctioned Russian vessel, part of the country’s “shadow fleet,” was just off the coast […]

30.03.2026 08:24

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Today’s weather: Increased cloud cover, isolated rain

Monday is set to begin with increased cloud cover across most of the island, with those clouds producing isolated rain and even the odd storm. Temperatures will rise to 19 degrees Celsius inland, and on the west, southwest, and north coasts, 20 degrees Celsius on the southeast and east coasts, and eight degrees Celsius in […]

30.03.2026 08:16

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Australia to halve tax on fuel, underwrite spot cargoes

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday the government would halve the excise on fuel and diesel and remove the heavy road user charge for three months to help households cope with a surge in costs driven by the Iran war. Halving the tax would reduce the cost of fuel by 26.3 Australian cents […]

30.03.2026 08:14

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Cyprus among lowest in EU for road freight as maritime stays dominant

Cyprus has been ranked among the lowest member states in the European Union for road freight transport share in 2024, highlighting the country’s continued reliance on maritime transport. According to the latest figures from Eurostat, Cyprus recorded a road freight share of 3.5 per cent in 2024, up slightly from 3.4 per cent in 2023 […]

30.03.2026 08:10

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Trump says Iran leaders reasonable, ‘I think we’ll make a deal with them,  but it’s possible we won’t’

President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran have been meeting “directly and indirectly” and that Iran’s new leaders have been “very reasonable”, as more U.S troops arrived in the region and Tehran warned it will not accept humiliation. Trump’s remarks on Sunday came after Pakistan, which is acting as an intermediary between Tehran and […]

30.03.2026 08:01

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Cyprus warns citizens against Easter travel to Middle East conflict zones

Cyprus’ foreign minister issued a stern warning to citizens considering Easter holiday travel to areas affected by the conflict in the Middle East, urging them to follow official guidance and avoid unnecessary risks. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said the situation in the region remains “dangerous and unpredictable,” and called on the public to monitor and […]

30.03.2026 08:00

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EU invests in fusion energy and nuclear research

The European Commission recently adopted the Work Programme for the 2026 and 2027 Euratom Research and Training Programme, marking a decisive step in the development of nuclear technologies. The programme provides complementary funding to Horizon Europe while covering a broad spectrum of nuclear research and innovation activities. It aims to strengthen the EU’s energy independence, […]

30.03.2026 07:50

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Global semiconductor market exceeds $830bn amid AI surge

The global semiconductor market surpassed $830 billion in 2025, according to market intelligence firm Omdia, marking the second consecutive year of more than 20 per cent annual revenue growth. This milestone represents the first time since 2001 that the industry has recorded two consecutive years with over 20 per cent growth, highlighting the scale of […]

30.03.2026 07:30

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Israel blocks Cardinal from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, sparking outcry

Israel blocked Jerusalem’s Catholic cardinal from marking Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, sparking an international outcry that led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reverse the ban for the remainder of Holy Week. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Friar Francesco Ielpo from entering the […]

30.03.2026 07:02

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5G core investments surge as operators accelerate standalone rollout

Communications Service Providers (CSPs) increased their 5G packet core network investments by 83 per cent year-on-year during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest industry analysts at Omdia. The firm’s latest report shows that this surge reflects strong momentum behind 5G Standalone deployments, alongside a continued emphasis on digital transformation and new revenue […]

30.03.2026 07:00

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Cyprus Police Arrest Four in Overnight Crime‑Prevention Sweep

Police carried out intensified overnight patrols across Cyprus as part of ongoing targeted operations aimed at preventing serious crime and strengthening public safety, authorities said Monday. During the coordinated checks, officers arrested four people on various offenses, including possession of a knife and illegal stay in the Republic. Police stopped 524 vehicles and checked 675 […]

30.03.2026 06:54

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Cyprus Energy Minister Heads to Cairo for Gas‑Development Framework Agreement

Energy Minister Michalis Damianou travels to Cairo later, where he will join President Nikos Christodoulides for meetings on the sidelines of the EGYPES 2026 energy exhibition and conference. On Monday, in the presence of Christodoulides and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi, Damianou is set to sign a Framework Agreement with Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and […]

30.03.2026 06:49

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Fines alone won’t stop big tech behaving badly. Here’s what might work

By Lauren C. Hall, Christine Padgett, James Sauer, and María Yanotti As countries around the world look to follow Australia’s lead and implement a social media ban for kids, many are also considering fines as an enforcement mechanism. This is part of the playbook when it comes to regulating big tech. For example, last month […]

30.03.2026 06:30

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Cyprus Weather- 30th March – Skies will be partly cloudy at times

A weak low‑pressure system is affecting the region, while a deeper low centered over the central Mediterranean is expected to influence Cyprus from Wednesday, bringing periods of dust in the atmosphere. On Monday, skies will be partly cloudy at times with increased local cloud cover expected to produce isolated showers or a brief thunderstorm, first […]

30.03.2026 05:42

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Hefty salaries drive strong interest in election polling staff

The interior ministry confirmed on Sunday a strong demand for positions staffing the upcoming parliamentary elections, with presiding officers earning 617 euros and assistants 316 euros for the day. “Experienced civil servants and employees of semi-governmental organisations are selected as presiding officers of the polling stations,” the ministry informed. The hourly rate equates to approximately […]

30.03.2026 04:24

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Tudor leaves Spurs after just 44 days in charge

Tottenham Hotspur’s brief experiment with Igor Tudor came to an abrupt end on Sunday, with the Premier League strugglers announcing they had “mutually agreed” to part ways with their interim manager after just five weeks in charge. The Croatian’s departure leaves Spurs sitting precariously in 17th place, one point above the relegation zone and facing […]

29.03.2026 20:34

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Cyprus culture minister says new national archaeological museum will be a landmark project

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou has that the new Cyprus Archaeological Museum under construction in Nicosia will be one of the largest cultural projects ever undertaken in the country. Kassianidou said the project includes not only the museum building but also extensive landscaping of the surrounding area, which will be delivered as a […]

29.03.2026 18:00

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Pakistan hosts regional powers for Iran talks with focus on Hormuz proposals

Pakistan hosted talks with Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Sunday as part of its efforts to broker an end to the Iran war, with initial discussions focused on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, sources familiar with the matter said. Foreign ministers from the three regional powers landed in Islamabad for […]

29.03.2026 17:44

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Three hospitalised after Latsia house fire linked to electric heater

Three individuals were taken to Nicosia general hospital after suffering smoke inhalation during a house fire in Latsia on Sunday. Fire brigade spokesperson, Andreas Kettis, confirmed that crews responded with three engines to a blaze in a room on the first floor of the property. Two residents and a neighbour were transported by ambulance to […]

29.03.2026 17:29

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Greece denies reports of Israeli plans to buy or lease Aegean islands

Greece has rejected reports in Turkish media claiming Israel is considering buying or leasing islands in the Aegean, with diplomatic sources stating to regional media on Sunday that “these allegations are untrue” and have no basis in reality. The response came after Turkish broadcaster CNNTurk reported that Israel was exploring the creation of “safe havens” […]

29.03.2026 17:22

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Erhurman condemns blocked Eid visit to Hala Sultan Tekkesi

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman criticised the republic over the apparent prevention of a planned Eid al-Fitr visit to the Hala Sultan Tekkesi in Larnaca. In statements issued on social media on Sunday, Erhurman stressed that “preventing visits to the Hala Sultan Tekkesi is unacceptable,” he said, adding that the issue has been raised with […]

29.03.2026 16:42

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Queer Wave presents landmark work of Cyprus filmmaker

Queer Wave is getting ready to turn the public’s attention once more to Michael Cacoyannis’ landmark film and invites viewers who grew up with it, as well as those discovering it for the first time, to watch it simultaneously in four districts through a fresh queer lens. Mark your calendars for Tuesday at 8.30pm, as […]

29.03.2026 15:30

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