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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 23:45

Cyprus Consumer Prices Edge Down 0.1% in February

Cyprus’ consumer price index slipped 0.1% in February compared with January, the country’s statistics service has said. The CPI fell to 99.86 points from 99.98 in January. Annual inflation stood at 0.1%. Compared with February 2025, the largest increase was recorded in agricultural products, up 4.2%, while electricity and water posted the sharpest decline at […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 21:00

Cyprus Justice Minister Visits Akrotiri, Reviews Precautionary Measures Amid Regional Tensions

Cyprus’ justice minister visited the Akrotiri area on Thursday to meet local officials and review precautionary measures in place as regional tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean continue to evolve, the ministry said. Justice and Public Order Minister Kostas Fytiris met with the mayor of Kourion, the deputy mayor of Akrotiri, the civilian administrator of the […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:45

Cyprus Defends Animal Burial Procedures After Criticism Over Foot‑and‑Mouth Measures

Cyprus’ Veterinary Services have rejected criticism from the Green Party over the handling and burial of animals culled due to foot‑and‑mouth disease, saying all procedures follow strict technical and environmental standards. The agency said burial sites are selected based on criteria set by state authorities, including the Environment Department, Water Development Department, Agriculture Department and […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:00

Cyprus Seeks Stability in Tourism Sector Amid Mideast Tensions, Official Says

Cyprus’ deputy tourism minister concluded a round of meetings in Germany on Thursday as part of the ITB Berlin travel fair, saying the island must remain “optimistic but cautious” amid regional instability. Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis led the Cypriot delegation at the annual tourism exhibition and held talks with major tour operators active in the […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 15:30

Cyprus Says 512 Citizens Repatriated From High‑Risk Zones in 24 Hours

Cyprus has repatriated more than 500 citizens from high‑risk areas in the past 24 hours, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Thursday, as the government continues emergency evacuation operations. Kombos told reporters at the Presidential Palace that a flight from the United Arab Emirates carrying 162 passengers landed earlier in the evening, followed by another with […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 14:00

UK Defense Secretary Discusses Regional Security in Cyprus Visit

British Defense Secretary John Healey visited Cyprus on Thursday and held talks with Greek Cypriot Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas, officials said. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the two discussed political cooperation and exchanged views on regional security developments. According to the spokesman, Healey briefed Palmas on decisions taken by the U.K. government, including the deployment […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 13:46

UK warns risk of ‘terrorist attack’ in Cyprus ‘cannot be ruled out’ – BBC

The UK has updated its travel advice for Cyprus, warning that the risk of a terrorist attack cannot be ruled out, reports the BBC. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office says in its updated guidance: “Terrorist attacks in Cyprus cannot be ruled out.” It adds: “There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 12:10

Cyprus Airports See Gradual Recovery as Airlines Resume Service

Flights to Cyprus, particularly through Larnaca Airport, are gradually returning to normal after several days of disruption, according to local media. EasyJet said it is resuming flights from Larnaca to London, Berlin and Basel, and from Paphos to London, Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh. Other airlines are expected to restart services over the weekend. The moves […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 10:45

UK to Increase Security at Cyprus Bases, Starmer Says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that the United Kingdom is taking additional steps to strengthen security at its military bases in Cyprus amid heightened regional tensions. Starmer told reporters that two Wildcat helicopters announced earlier this week will arrive on the island on Saturday. He said the government is implementing further measures to […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 09:16

Cyprus President Says Recent Attacks Target Only British Bases

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Thursday that all attacks recorded on the island so far have targeted only the British Sovereign Base Areas and not the Republic of Cyprus. In an interview with Greece’s Skai television, Christodoulides said the incidents originated from Lebanon and that he remains in constant contact with the Lebanese president. He […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 06:13

More Repatriation Flights Bringing Cypriots Home From UAE

Repatriation flights for Cypriot nationals stranded in the United Arab Emirates continued Thursday. It is the second chartered flight operated by Cyprus Airways. A first flight on Thursday brought 182 Cypriots back to the island. According to the Foreign Ministry, 756 Cypriots in Dubai have registered for repatriation.

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 06:11

Weather System to Bring Showers to Cyprus Through Saturday

A weak weather disturbance is expected to affect Cyprus through Saturday, bringing periods of cloud and isolated showers, the Meteorological Service said Friday. Skies will be mostly clear early in the day, with thicker cloud developing over the west and north. Isolated afternoon showers are expected, and a brief thunderstorm cannot be ruled out. Winds […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 10:45

Cyprus to Review Emergency Alert System After Delays in Test

Cyprus’ Interior Ministry said Thursday it will review the system used to send emergency text alerts after a test showed that delivery times varied significantly among mobile providers. In a statement, the ministry said the purpose of the trial was to assess how quickly the public could be notified if precautionary self‑protection measures were needed. […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 09:15

Cyprus police probe new crypto‑investment fraud in Paphos

Police in Paphos are investigating a new case of online investment fraud after a 66‑year‑old man reported losing nearly €90,000 in a cryptocurrency scheme. The man told investigators that unknown individuals contacted him through various online messaging platforms between May and November 2025 and persuaded him to invest in what they claimed were cryptocurrency opportunities. […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 06:33

First Repatriation Flight From Dubai Lands in Cyprus

A flight carrying 182 Cypriot nationals evacuated from Dubai have landed at Larnaca Airport , the Foreign Ministry said. Foreign Ministry spokesman Theodoros Gotsis said 756 people have registered on the government platform seeking repatriation. Another flight is scheduled to arrive Friday at midday. Two to three additional repatriation flights are expected on Friday, which […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 06:28

Warning message at Akrotiri bases found to be false alarm, Cyprus says

Residents near the Akrotiri Sovereign Base Area received a late‑night alert on their mobile phones Wednesday warning of a potential threat, prompting sirens to sound across the district, according to local reports. State broadcaster RIK said the message was issued at 10:44 p.m. by the British Bases. The alert triggered security protocols and the activation […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 06:22

Cyprus police arrest two in migrant‑smuggling case

Police in Nicosia have arrested two men, ages 57 and 27, on suspicion of helping a third‑country national enter the Republic of Cyprus illegally. Authorities say the 57‑year‑old drove his car through the Ayios Dhometios crossing from the Turkish‑occupied north around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Customs officers found a 27‑year‑old third‑country national hidden in the vehicle. […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 06:19

Cyprus weather – Thursday 5th March

Winds will blow from the northwest to northeast at light to moderate strength, around 3 to 4 Beaufort, and briefly locally strong at 5 Beaufort. Seas will be slightly rough. Overnight temperatures will fall to 4°C inland, 8°C on the coasts, and 1°C in the higher mountains, where patchy frost is expected. On Friday, skies […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 15:30

Three men sentenced in separate drug‑trafficking cases in Limassol and Larnaca

Courts in Limassol and Larnaca on Tuesday handed prison sentences to three men aged 32, 31 and 26 in two separate drug‑trafficking cases, police said. The Limassol Criminal Court sentenced a 32‑year‑old man to nine years in prison and a 26‑year‑old to three and a half years after officers seized about nine kilograms of cannabis, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 14:00

Police warn of new bank‑impersonation scam targeting the public in Cyprus

Police in Cyprus are urging the public to be vigilant after receiving new reports of a scam involving individuals posing as employees of banking institutions in an attempt to steal money from citizens’ accounts. According to the complaints, the scammers contact victims by phone, introduce themselves as bank officials and falsely claim that a problem […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 12:15

Macron holds calls with regional leaders as France prepares additional support for Cyprus

French President Emmanuel Macron held successive calls with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and the leaders of Lebanon, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq, as Paris steps up its diplomatic activity over the Middle East crisis. France is preparing to send anti‑missile systems, anti‑drone systems and a frigate to Cyprus. […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 10:45

Cyprus to begin repatriation flights for citizens in Middle East crisis zones

Cyprus will begin repatriation flights for Cypriot nationals located in areas affected by the Middle East crisis, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis has said. Letymbiotis also announced that, following President Nikos Christodoulides’ recent call with the German chancellor to explore possible German support for Cyprus’ preventive security measures — similar to assistance already provided by France […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 09:15

Cyprus warns of delays in international mail due to flight disruptions

Cyprus’ postal service has said that overseas mail will be dispatched only when flights are available, as widespread cancellations and schedule changes continue to affect airlines. The Department of Postal Services said the situation remains “highly fluid,” with frequent disruptions to flight timetables. As a result, delays are expected both in sending items abroad and […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 07:00

UK to deploy air‑defence destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus after drone attacks

The United Kingdom will send the air‑defence destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus and deploy helicopters with anti‑drone capabilities to reinforce security at its RAF Akrotiri base, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said. Starmer said the UK “is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based there,” following a series of Iranian […]

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