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Turkey ‘to deploy surface-to-air missiles’ to Cyprus

The Turkish government is planning to deploy surface-to-air missiles to Cyprus, with the conflict in the Middle East ongoing, according to reports on Wednesday. Turkish newspaper Sabah reported that Turkish-made Hisar missiles will be stationed on the island, and that their deployment will follow the stationing of six Turkish F-16 fighter jets at the north’s […]

11.03.2026 11:17

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Three vessels hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

Three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies and sources said on Wednesday, as one of the strikes led to a fire onboard a ship and forced most of its crew to evacuate it. The Thailand-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was targeted and damaged approximately 11 nautical […]

11.03.2026 11:14

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Cyprus to create national cancer institute

Cyprus is to create its own national cancer institute, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Wednesday, with cabinet approving a bill for its creation. “This was something I had promised during the pre-election period. It was a permanent request of all the stakeholders involved, and especially of [the federation of Cyprus patients’ associations] Osak,” he said […]

11.03.2026 10:51

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Cabinet decides on expropriation of land for new Polis Chrysochous hospital

Cabinet on Wednesday was to issue a decision regarding the expropriation of land for the planned new hospital in Polis Chrysochous, President Nikos Christodoulides said. “It is important that we have the timetables before us and that we are proceeding on the basis of the timetables. Therefore, we are deciding on the expropriation of the […]

11.03.2026 10:44

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Cabinet approves plans to create national civil protection mechanism

Cabinet on Wednesday approved plans to create a national civil protection mechanism, which will be directed by a civil protection coordinator. President Nikos Christodoulides announced the approval of the plans after the day’s cabinet meeting, and stressed that “we launched this major reform in 2023 to restructure the sector, to strengthen the mechanism”. “Our goal […]

11.03.2026 10:35

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BitsStrategy launches the most profitable AI trading bot of 2026 to help users start their cryptocurrency journey

March 10, 2026 — As artificial intelligence continues to transform the financial technology sector, the way people trade cryptocurrencies is rapidly evolving. More investors are turning to AI-powered automation tools to improve trading efficiency and reduce the risks associated with manual decision-making. In response to this growing trend, BitsStrategy has officially launched its latest AI-powered […]

11.03.2026 10:35

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Cyprus Cabinet approves draft phone tapping bill

By Filippos Neocleous and Avgi Michael The Cyprus Cabinet has approved a draft bill allowing law enforcement and intelligence services to intercept telephone communications under specified circumstances, with the aim of strengthening criminal investigations and tackle organised crime. Now awaiting parliamentary approval, the proposal has raised significant questions regarding the balance between national security and […]

11.03.2026 10:30

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MEP calls for permanent EU military force in Cyprus

Cypriot member of the European Parliament Costas Mavrides, of Diko, late on Tuesday night called for the permanent stationing of European Union military force in Cyprus. “The last few years, we have seen the war in Ukraine, and now the war in Iran. We need to go beyond national armies. We need [an] EU defence […]

11.03.2026 10:20

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Women’s English-language play this week

Local theatre productions are increasing this spring. The majority are in naturally in Greek, a few are in Russian, so it is particularly exciting for the island’s anglophones when an English-language production appears. This week, that is exactly what is coming to Nicosia’s theatre scene as the Women Empowerment Theatre, also known as W.E.T, presents […]

11.03.2026 10:00

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Netherlands stands with Cyprus, PM says after frigate deployment

The Netherlands “stands with Cyprus”, the country’s Prime Minister Rob Jetten said late on Tuesday night, following the announcement of his country’s intention to deploy a frigate to Cypriot waters after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone last week. “Your security is our security,” he wrote in a post on social media, in […]

11.03.2026 09:48

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Nurses voice frustration over patient violence

Violence committed against nurses and other medical staff at hospitals is a growing issue, trade union Pasydy’s nurses’ branch leader Prodromos Argyrides said on Wednesday, saying that nurses “do not know what else to do” with the situation remaining unsolved. “Every two or three months, we have a new incidence of violence at an accident […]

11.03.2026 09:37

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Six killed in Swiss bus blaze, after person sets himself on fire

At least six people died and three others were injured in a bus fire in a small town in western Switzerland, in what police said may have been a deliberate act following reports that a person on board set fire to themselves. Police said the bus became engulfed in flames on a road in Kerzers, […]

11.03.2026 09:37

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Lidl Cyprus supports Red Cross Society, standing by affected Limassol communities

With a high sense of responsibility and social contribution, Lidl Cyprus is standing by those affected in recent days, offering immediate humanitarian aid towards the structures for temporary accommodation and activities in Limassol. Responding to the urgent needs that have arisen, the company is proceeding with a series of targeted actions to provide relief to […]

11.03.2026 09:36

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Farmers protest culling of animals amid foot and mouth outbreak

Livestock farmers in the Larnaca district on Wednesday staged a protest against the ongoing culling of animals in the aftermath of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the area in recent weeks. The demonstrators gathered near the cooperative animal feed production organisation (Sopaz) building near the village of Aradippou, and even closed the […]

11.03.2026 09:07

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Alpha Bank shares rated ‘buy’ as analysts cite attractive returns

Capital markets firm Jefferies recently raised its target price for Alpha Bank shares to €4.85 from €4.15 and reiterated its buy recommendation, citing the bank’s strong earnings outlook and attractive shareholder returns. The analysts said that the Greek lender offers an appealing combination of high earnings growth and strong shareholder returns over the coming years. […]

11.03.2026 09:02

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Why more Europeans are comparing vision correction options across borders

For years, elective medical treatment was often seen as something people arranged close to home. Today, that is changing. Across Europe, patients are becoming more willing to compare options beyond their own country, especially for procedures that involve specialist expertise, new technology and long term quality-of-life benefits. Vision correction is one of the clearest examples. […]

11.03.2026 08:57

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Over 30 Cyprus flights cancelled as Middle East war rolls on

A total of 36 commercial flights in and out of Cyprus were cancelled on Wednesday, with the war in the Middle East continuing to disrupt regional airspace. All but four of those cancellations concerned flights in and out of the island’s primary airport, Larnaca, and mostly concern flights to and from the Middle East. Multiple […]

11.03.2026 08:30

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Today’s weather: Mainly clear, dust in atmosphere

Wednesday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, though heightened levels of dust are expected in the atmosphere. Temperatures are expected to rise to 20 degrees Celsius inland, 21 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and eight degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, light clouds are expected to roll in, with […]

11.03.2026 08:22

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Israel strikes apartment building in central Beirut, Lebanese state media say

Israeli strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese state media said, marking the second strike in the city in recent days. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military and no immediate reports of casualties. A previous strike in Beirut killed five members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on […]

11.03.2026 08:21

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IEA proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves

The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to restrain soaring crude prices amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, the Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday, citing officials familiar with the matter. The release would exceed the 182 million barrels of oil that IEA member nations put on […]

11.03.2026 08:18

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Combatants in Mideast war trade more air strikes as Iran clamps down on dissent

The U.S. and Israel traded air strikes with Iran’s military across the Middle East as the besieged Tehran government warned its state security forces were ready with “fingers on the trigger” to confront any revival of anti-government protests. Following an exchange of some of the heaviest bombardments in the region yet on Tuesday, the combatants […]

11.03.2026 08:04

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Cyprus bank customers face slower rate cuts due to market concentration

High concentration in banking markets delays the speed at which central bank interest rate changes reach consumers and businesses, according to a study released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday. The study, authored by Aris Avgousti and Stephani Michael of the centre for strategy and policy production, showed that banking concentration and […]

11.03.2026 08:00

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Cypriot SMEs to lead the way in digital construction shift

The Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (Etek) recently hosted a European workshop titled “Scaling BIM Down: Making BIM work for small firms and small projects”, as part of its efforts to represent the country in the EU BIM Task Group and promote the adoption of the BIM methodology. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a collaborative, […]

11.03.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, fuel, banks, shipping, Keravnos, CIBA, Syprodat

International market turbulence is keeping pressure on fuel prices in Cyprus, even as oil eased on Tuesday after surging to its highest level in more than three years a day earlier. Data from the consumer protection service showed fuel prices in Cyprus rose by between 2.6 cents and 4.7 cents per litre over the past […]

11.03.2026 07:30

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