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Cyprus fuel prices expected to rise further as global oil costs surge

Fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to rise further in the coming weeks after the recent surge in global oil prices, petrol station owners’ association chairman Savvas Prokopiou said on Monday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Prokopiou said crude prices had climbed sharply in recent days, with a barrel rising from around $93 […]

09.03.2026 13:37

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What’s new on Netflix? Podcasts!

In a turn of events that probably signals the beginning of a battle with YouTube for online video supremacy, Netflix announced a deal last October to include video versions of podcasts in its library. Not everyone was thrilled, as podcast purists still consider it an audio medium and video just an accompaniment. The thought of […]

09.03.2026 13:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Macron, Mitsotakis arrive in Cyprus

French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived at the Andreas Papandreou airbase in Paphos early on Monday afternoon for a tripartite meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. Mitsotakis arrived first and is joined in Cyprus by his Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis, with Macron’s presidential jet touching down in Paphos while the Greek […]

09.03.2026 13:28

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Hybrids now make up nearly half of new car registrations in Cyprus

Cyprus experienced a sharp increase in motor vehicle registrations in 2026, with hybrid vehicles significantly expanding their share of new passenger car registrations during the first two months of the year. Specifically, motor vehicle registrations reached 9,020 during January and February, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service’s (Cystat) latest report. This marks a 15.1 per […]

09.03.2026 13:28

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UCLan Cyprus offers Technical Schools students pathway to Athens Fashion Week

The School of Arts, Media & Communication at UCLan Cyprus and its BA (Hons) Fashion Design programme continue to reinforce their leadership in creative education through a new initiative connecting secondary and higher education with the professional fashion industry. During their visit to the University’s premises, where they attended our specialised fashion workshops, students from […]

09.03.2026 13:21

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Foot-and-mouth outbreak spreads to 34 farms

All confirmed cases of Foot-and-mouth disease so far have been identified in the Larnaca district, though the disease has spread to 34 farms within the containment zone, the Veterinary Services of Cyprus said on Monday. Spokeswoman Soteria Georgiades said inspections, testing and vaccinations were continuing across the island. So far, 159,100 vaccine doses for sheep […]

09.03.2026 13:19

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Greek shipping tycoon defies Hormuz blockade

Billionaire shipowner George Prokopiou sent at least five tankers through the Strait of Hormuz this week, the Wall Street Journal reported, in one of the boldest moves of his long shipping career as freight rates surged amid rising military tension in the Middle East.  The report said Prokopiou’s vessels were among the very few commercial ships to pass through the strategic waterway after […]

09.03.2026 13:16

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Cyprus air links with Europe restored as major airlines resume flights

Larnaca and Paphos airports see 138 flights scheduled for Monday Hermes Airports on Monday announced that Cyprus’ air connectivity with Europe has been restored, following the resumption of several flights that had been temporarily suspended in recent weeks. The airport operator said that a number of routes that had been interrupted due to the situation […]

09.03.2026 12:53

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Crisis doesn’t start in the media; it starts on social media

For decades, businesses treated communication crises as phenomena that emerge once an issue reaches traditional Mass Media. Today, however, the starting point of a crisis has shifted. Before a matter gains publicity in newspapers or on television stations, it has often already developed and escalated on Social Media. Speed shapes the risk A negative comment […]

09.03.2026 12:53

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Eurobank and BNP Paribas discuss global investment outlook

Eurobank and BNP Paribas hosted a client dinner in Nicosia on March 4, in order to discuss global investment prospects and emerging opportunities in international markets. According to an announcement from Eurobank, the event was organised by the bank’s private banking division in cooperation with the asset management arm of BNP Paribas, bringing together clients […]

09.03.2026 12:41

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Akrotiri parents seek temporary school relocation

The parents’ association in Akrotiri on Monday requested the temporary relocation of the community’s nursery and primary schools, citing growing fears following last week’s drone attack on the nearby Royal Air Force base and ongoing security alarms in the area. Education ministry sources told the Cyprus News Agency that efforts were under way to find […]

09.03.2026 12:39

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Hezbollah reports Israeli raid in east Lebanon as war enters second week

Hezbollah said on Monday its fighters clashed with Israeli troops in eastern Lebanon during an Israeli airborne raid overnight, in what would be the second such operation in the area in recent days, as the war between Israel and the Iran-backed group entered a second week. A spokesperson for the Israeli military had no immediate […]

09.03.2026 12:36

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Wizz Air marks Women’s Day with all-female flights, including Cyprus route

Wizz Air marked International Women’s Day 2026 by operating a series of all-female flights across multiple markets, according to an official announcement. Seventy female cabin and flight crew decided to embrace the spirit of the celebration by conducting flights on March 8, with the initiative forming part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to promoting gender […]

09.03.2026 12:27

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Tight security at air base ahead of Christodoulides, Mitsotakis, Macron meeting

Tight security measures have been taken at Andreas Papandreou air base in Paphos, where Nikos Christodoulides will be meeting later on Monday with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and French President Emmanuel Macron. The area is being checked by the authorities with sniffer dogs. Local and international media are already at the air base to […]

09.03.2026 12:17

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Cyprus Communist Group Marches to U.S. Embassy, Calls for Closure of Foreign Bases

A Cypriot communist organization marched to the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia on Sunday, calling for the closure of all foreign military bases on the island as regional tensions continue to rise. The Cyprus Communist Initiative said its main demands include shutting down every foreign base in Cyprus, withdrawing all foreign troops and ending military cooperation […]

09.03.2026 12:15

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Cyprus banks and chamber of commerce launch new cooperation initiative

Partnership seeks to improve communication between banks and Cypriot firms The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and the Association of Cyprus Banks on Monday officially announced the launch of a structured cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening communication between the banking sector and the business community. The new cooperation between the two organisations activates […]

09.03.2026 12:07

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ECB economist warns of spike in inflation from war

Eurozone inflationary pressures had not fully eased even before the outbreak of war in the Middle East, with February data showing a pick-up in both headline and core inflation. Inflation rose to 1.9 per cent in February from 1.7 per cent a month earlier, while core inflation, which strips out volatile energy and food prices, […]

09.03.2026 12:01

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Golden passport trial delayed till July

The trial of eight individuals and two companies, including former transport minister Marios Demetriades, in connection with issuing Cypriot passports to foreign nationals, was adjourned on Monday until July 8 at 9.30am. The procedure was set to begin on Monday before the Nicosia criminal court, however it was adjourned due to the court’s workload. The defendants […]

09.03.2026 11:58

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‘We are not happy with the bomb shelters’

The government is not satisfied with the bomb shelters and will be taking decisions to improve the situation at the next cabinet meeting, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday. He said that despite the positive aspects, there were also negative ones. “Are we at the level we would like to be or should be? No, […]

09.03.2026 11:53

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Ways to improve your writing skills for clear communication

Have you ever asked yourself why some writing feels very clear and easy to understand, while other writing feels confusing?  Many people face this situation in daily life. Sometimes we have good ideas in our mind but when we write them down, the message does not look as clear as we expected. Writing is a […]

09.03.2026 11:46

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

‘Cyprus facing economic challenges from position of strength’

In a message addressing the current economic climate, Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Monday noted that the country is navigating challenges from a position of strength. He highlighted Cyprus’s sound economic fundamentals, solid fiscal base, and resilient banking sector as key pillars of stability. Governor Patsalides emphasised that the banking system […]

09.03.2026 11:42

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Christodoulides: Cyprus security is EU responsibility

Cyprus’ security is the collective responsibility of the EU, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday ahead of a visit to the island by the leaders of Greece and France. Speaking during a visit to a school in Larnaca, Christodoulides said the visit by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and French President Emmanuel Macron was “important […]

09.03.2026 11:35

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Rostro Group plants 2,000 trees in Vouni as part of €100K wildfire recovery pledge

Rostro Group, in collaboration with the Vouni Community Council, the Expatriates Association, and the Vouni Women’s Club, successfully hosted a large-scale tree planting event in Vouni village on 28 February, bringing together employees, residents, and volunteers to plant 2,000 trees as part of ongoing wildfire recovery efforts. The initiative follows Rostro Group’s €100,000 pledge made […]

09.03.2026 11:28

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A&E staff member assaulted, Pasydy calls for justice

A staff member in the accident and emergency department at Limassol General Hospital was attacked on Sunday morning, the union Pasydy said on Monday, condemning the incident and calling for those responsible to be brought to justice. Pasydy expressed its solidarity with the assaulted employee as well as with the entire A&E department. “Unfortunately, we […]

09.03.2026 11:16

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