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Borrowers group demands real protection for vulnerable debtors in Cyprus

The Cyprus Borrowers Association (Syprodat) on Tuesday called for careful and balanced handling of the foreclosure issue, urging meaningful dialogue between the government, parliament, banks and social stakeholders as debate intensifies over possible legislative changes. In a statement, the association argued that the ongoing foreclosure crisis has once again exposed one of the deepest social […]

10.03.2026 15:14

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Cyprus fourth in EU for hosting Ukrainian refugees

Cyprus has hosted 24,230 displaced Ukrainians under temporary protection as of January 31, Eurostat data released on Tuesday show, placing the island fourth among EU member states in terms of the number of beneficiaries relative to population. The figure corresponds to 24.7 people per 1,000 inhabitants, down 1,235 people or 4.8 per cent since the […]

10.03.2026 14:55

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Military support for Cyprus ‘a powerful example of European autonomy’, Costa says

The military support offered by four European Union member states to Cyprus after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone last week is “a powerful example of European autonomy”, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Tuesday. “The rapid response from Greece, France, Italy and Spain, sending military forces to protect Cyprus, is a […]

10.03.2026 14:46

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Markets bet Trump will end Iran war soon despite both sides’ threats

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they would not let any oil out of the Middle East until U.S. and Israeli attacks cease, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten to hit Iran “twenty times harder” if it blocked exports. Despite the defiant rhetoric from both sides, investors placed strong bets on Tuesday that Trump […]

10.03.2026 14:18

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Greece to look at small-scale nuclear development for power generation

Greece will set up a ministerial committee that will look into the development of small nuclear reactors to contribute to the country’s energy mix, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in a speech in Paris on Tuesday. “The time for my country has come to explore if nuclear power and especially if small nuclear reactors can […]

10.03.2026 14:12

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UK may send ship to Cyprus that went missing during Amalthea assignment

The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy is preparing the RFA Lyme Bay, a dock landing ship, to be sent to Cyprus, with the country’s defence ministry placing its crew on “heightened readiness” ahead of a potential deployment. According to the BBC, the ship is “equipped with an aviation platform and has medical facilities”, meaning that it […]

10.03.2026 14:10

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White House aide who exposed Nixon dead at 99

Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who disclosed Richard Nixon’s secret audio taping system, providing the “smoking gun” of the Watergate scandal that brought down the president, has died at age 99. The death of Butterfield, whose revelation about the listening devices and recording system set off a roaring legal battle over the president’s right […]

10.03.2026 14:09

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Four Seasons Hotel: revamped Sera restaurant menu features new Italian creations

If you love Italy, an evening at Sera by Ettore Botrini will remind you of the way Italians enjoy their dinner… with good company, music and beautiful moments shared around the table. The restaurant’s menu has been revamped with dishes perfect for a more relaxed, authentic Italian dinner. Among the creations worth trying is the […]

10.03.2026 14:03

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Cyprus banks warn against expanding basic account access to small firms

The Association of Cyprus Banks has expressed strong disagreement with proposed legislative amendments affecting payment account access, warning that the changes could create legal, practical and competitive problems for the banking sector. In a detailed note signed by senior director Michalis Kronides, the association said it disagrees with amendments concerning the comparability of fees, the […]

10.03.2026 14:02

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Middle East Tensions Disrupt Flights as 950 Evacuees Arrive in Cyprus

Ongoing tensions between Israel, the United States and Iran continue to disrupt air travel in Cyprus, as the number of people evacuated from the crisis zone to the island has reached 950. According to Fileleftheros, the Interior Ministry said the figure includes Cypriots, EU citizens and foreign nationals who reside permanently in Cyprus. Many arrived […]

10.03.2026 14:00

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Consumer watchdog hits Alpha Bank with €160,000 penalty

Alpha Bank Cyprus was fined €160,000 by the consumer protection service over abusive terms in mortgage loan agreements, in the latest enforcement action arising from a broader investigation into banks’ standard housing loan contracts. The decision, dated March 9, also ordered the immediate withdrawal of the specific clauses. According to the service, certain terms in […]

10.03.2026 13:58

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Turkey expands radar surveillance system in north amid Iran crisis

The establishment of a maritime traffic monitoring network and the expansion of air defence systems in the north was announced by Ankara on Tuesday, heightening regional security concerns. Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said three monitoring stations have been completed at Karpasia, Livera and Ayios Theodoros, with a central control facility under construction in Famagusta. […]

10.03.2026 13:39

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Sea trial for Great Sea Interconnector cable completed successfully

An undersea trial of the type of cable to be used to form the Great Sea Interconnector, to connect the energy grids of Greece, Cyprus and Israel, was completed successfully, cable construction company Nexans said on Tuesday. The company said that in testing the cable, it “set a new world record”, with the cable having […]

10.03.2026 13:29

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Immersive event turns Pedieos into a playground

A charity neighbourhood event all about turning Pedieos River into a fun playground for all is coming up this month. Organised by Protovoulia Drasis Archangelou, the Afternoon Project and the Deviants group, the Pedieos Playground event will add a vibrant spirit to a Nicosia neighbourhood, filling it with music, food, activities and good vibes. The […]

10.03.2026 13:25

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Suspected terrorist remains in Cypriot custody with German warrant pending

A 25-year-old Lebanese national who was arrested last Friday on terrorism charges, subject to a European arrest warrant issued by the German authorities, remains in Cypriot custody, with a German request for his extradition pending. A police representative told the Cyprus Mail that the process regarding the man’s extradition is expected to take between a […]

10.03.2026 13:22

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Cyprus fuel prices rise as international market turbulence persists

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 […]

10.03.2026 13:10

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MEP hails Mitsotakis, Macron visit, calls on EU to do more for Cyprus’ security

Cypriot member of the European Parliament Costas Mavrides, of Diko, late on Monday night hailed the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the island and called on the European Union to do more to aid the island’s security, after it was struck by an Iranian-made drone last week. […]

10.03.2026 12:49

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Desalination plants supply 80 per cent of Cyprus’ drinkable water

The water development department (WDD) reported on Tuesday that desalinated water now covers roughly 80 per cent of Cyprus’ total water needs, with daily production from all units reaching around 245,000 cubic metres. Five permanent desalination plants operate in Dhekelia, Larnaca, Vasiliko, Episkopi and Paphos, alongside two mobile units in Kissonerga and Moni. Two additional […]

10.03.2026 12:42

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European conference on sustainable tourism – Celebrating 20 years of CSTI leadership in sustainability (2006-2026)

The European Conference on Sustainable Tourism, held in Nicosia, marked the 20th anniversary of the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), bringing together more than 300 participants from across Europe and beyond, including two European Commissioners among the speakers. Held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, the […]

10.03.2026 12:32

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Aristotelous, others plead not guilty in prison documents trial

Former central prison director Anna Aristotelous and seven other defendants all pleaded not guilty at the Nicosia criminal court on Tuesday to the charges they face regarding the alleged leaking of classified documents. The charges all eight defendants face include those of conspiracy to commit a felony, the theft of state property involving no fewer […]

10.03.2026 12:30

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Cyprus tourism on edge as Middle East crisis impacts spring bookings

Cyprus’ tourism industry is watching the fallout from the Middle East crisis with growing unease, as concern over the island’s association with the conflict begins to weigh on bookings, hotel openings and hiring plans. Hoteliers and tourism officials met this week to assess the impact on the sector, with labour emerging as the main concern, […]

10.03.2026 12:16

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Cyprus Set to Expand Civil Defense Shelters Under New Government Plan

Decisions on expanding the number of civil defense shelters in Cyprus are expected at the next Cabinet meeting. President Nikos Christodoulides said the government is not satisfied with the current level of preparedness. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said a proposal will be submitted calling for an increase in shelters, which currently cover only about 40–45 […]

10.03.2026 12:15

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Three new foot-and-mouth cases in Dromolaxia

Three new cases of foot-and-mouth disease were confirmed in Dromolaxia on Monday afternoon, the agriculture ministry reported on Tuesday. The cases were detected through laboratory testing and are located within the three-kilometre restriction zone in the Dromolaxia area. Authorities said the new incidents are not unexpected and form part of the disease’s epidemiological progression in […]

10.03.2026 12:14

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Audit report exposes systemic deficiencies in prison system

Serious irregularities in sick leave, overtime payments and operational procedures within the prison system were highlighted on Tuesday in a report by the audit office covering the last two years. The report, presented by auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou, describes a system under pressure marked by organisational gaps and weak internal controls that “cannot be considered operationally […]

10.03.2026 12:06

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