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Kıbrıs 07.03.2026 04:24

Cyprus plans expansion of civil defence shelters to cover 45 per cent of population

The interior ministry is preparing to submit a proposal to the cabinet aimed at significantly increasing the number of civil defence shelters across Cyprus, with the plan expected to be presented at the next meeting. The proposal, which has reportedly been under development for several months, seeks in its initial phase to expand shelter capacity […]

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Kıbrıs 07.03.2026 04:20

Our View: Scrapping the charity does not end the transparency questions

After the uproar about the complete lack of transparency at the first lady’s personal charity vehicle for needy university students – the Social Support Body – the government has decided to scrap it. On Thursday the finance ministry tabled two bills in the House. The first will abolish the body, while the second provides for […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 22:55

Larnaca–Tel Aviv flight delayed in landing after Iranian attack alerts in Israel

An Air Haifa flight travelling from Larnaca to Tel Aviv was placed in a holding pattern on Friday after attack alerts were triggered in Israel following reported fire from Iran. According to Ynet News, the aircraft remained airborne as Israeli authorities responded to the alerts. Flight E2-106, operating from Cyprus to Israel, was approaching Tel […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 22:33

Larnaca–Tel Aviv flight held in air after Iranian attack alerts in Israel

An Air Haifa flight travelling from Larnaca to Tel Aviv was placed in a holding pattern on Friday after attack alerts were triggered in Israel following reported fire from Iran. According to Ynet News, the aircraft remained airborne as Israeli authorities responded to the alerts. No immediate details were released on the scale of the […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 22:18

US says objectives in Iran could be achieved ‘within six weeks’

The United States expects to achieve its core military objectives in Iran within four to six weeks, White House press secretary Caroline Levitt said on Friday, as Washington claimed growing control over Iranian airspace during the ongoing conflict. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Levitt said American operations were progressing according to plan and […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 22:02

Iran warns European states will be ‘legitimate targets’ if they join US-Israeli strikes

Iran warned on Friday that European countries could become “legitimate targets” if they join military operations alongside the United States and Israel, as tensions surrounding the widening Middle East conflict continue to escalate. Iran’s deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi issued the warning during an interview with France 24, cautioning European governments against becoming directly involved […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 21:55

Israeli strikes in western Iran linked to Kurdish militia plans

Israeli forces have carried out strikes in western Iran in support of Iranian Kurdish militias preparing potential operations near the border, according to sources cited on Friday, as regional tensions continue to widen. Three sources familiar with the situation told Reuters that Israeli bombing has targeted areas close to the Iraqi frontier, where Kurdish armed […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 21:16

Trump to press defense firms to boost production as strikes on Iran deplete stockpiles

US President Donald Trump plans to meet executives from the biggest US defense contractors on Friday, the White House said, as the Pentagon works to replenish supplies drawn down by US strikes on Iran and other recent military operations. The meeting underscores the Trump administration’s drive to shore up weapons stocks after the Iran operation […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 20:58

Palmas warns no country has ‘absolute protection’ amid drone threats

Defence minister Vasilis Palmas assured on Friday that Cyprus’ operational readiness remains high, yet cautioned that that no nation can guarantee absolute protection amid escalating regional tensions. Speaking on Sigma TV, Palmas said the republic relies on strong alliances, particularly with Greece and other EU member states. “Absolute protection does not exist, even in Israel, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 20:40

White House says US well on way toward controlling Iran airspace

The United States is well on its way toward controlling Iranian airspace, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday, adding that Washington expects the achievable US objectives to be completed in four to six weeks. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Leavitt also said Washington was looking at potential candidates to lead […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 20:37

UK’s Wildcat helicopters arrive at RAF Akrotiri

Two British AW159 Wildcat helicopters with anti-drone capabilities have arrived at RAF Akrotiri on Friday, reinforcing the island’s defences following an Iranian-made drone strike earlier this week. Defence secretary John Healey had earlier said the helicopters will be integrated into the island’s air defence system alongside allied assets. “These top experts are here to help […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 19:58

Meet artists, win a raffle prizes at Phytorio event

The Visual Artists and Art Theorists – Phytorio invite the art community, collaborators, friends and the public to an event on March 14 with the aim of supporting the association’s work and strengthening its activities. Running from 5pm to 9pm, the event will share special editions by artists and open up the floor for brief […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 19:56

Cyprus ministers back EU law protecting vulnerable adults

Justice minister Costas Fitiris and deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides on Friday called for unified draft legislation to protect the rights of vulnerable adults across the EU during a meeting of the Council of the European Union. “Today’s agreement will ensure that adults – especially older people who rely on others for help – can […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 19:41

Government commends emergency SMS test as largely successful

The delivery time of emergency test text messages sent across Cyprus on Friday was satisfactory according to interior minister Constantinos Ioannou said, after a new round of alerts was issued to mobile phones nationwide. The test formed part of efforts to strengthen the government’s public warning capabilities amid heightened regional tensions, with authorities assessing whether […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 19:18

Justice Department releases missing FBI interviews regarding rape claims against Trump

The US Justice Department released FBI records on Thursday that summarize interviews of an unidentified woman in which she made accusations against President Trump related to an alleged sexual encounter. FBI agents interviewed the woman four times in 2019 as part of their investigation into accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The Justice Department had previously […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 19:00

Israeli airforce pounds Beirut, Lebanon death toll rises

Israel pounded Beirut’s southern suburbs with airstrikes on Friday, stepping up a war with Hezbollah that has forced hundreds of thousands of Lebanesefrom their homes and killed more than 200, according to a health ministry toll. Israel ordered everyone in Beirut’s suburbs, Hezbollah’s main stronghold in the capital, to leave on Thursday before launching strikes that lit up the […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:54

Italy to deploy frigate Martinengo to bolster defence of Cyprus

Italy will send the naval frigate Federico Martinengo to waters near Cyprus as part of a coordinated European armada to reinforce the island’s security amid escalating tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Italian officials confirmed on Friday that the vessel will deploy with at least 160 members of the Italian navy as part […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:39

Cyprus confirms intercepted attack as government urges calm

Foreign minister Constantinos Kombos confirmed on Friday that an attempted attack linked to the escalating conflict with Iran had been intercepted far from the republic’s maritime zone. Speaking to ERTnews, Kombos confirmed that authorities had dealt with two security incidents since the outbreak of hostilities between Israel, the United States and Iran. One involved a […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:16

Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces

Russia is providing Iran with targeting information that includes locations of U.S. warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing three officials familiar with the intelligence. The extent of Russia’s support to Iran was not entirely clear but the Iranian military’s own ability to locate U.S. forces has been […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:10

Wanchain bridges $80M to Cardano while Mutuum Finance (MUTM) expands its DeFi ecosystem

Wanchain has facilitated over $130 million in total transfer volume connecting Cardano to the wider crypto ecosystem. Data shows that Cardano received net inflows surpassing $80 million through these bridging operations. While this development boosts Cardano’s liquidity access, its fundamental limitations with modest on-chain activity remain. Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) continues to build within the […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:05

Spain says Cyprus “a victim of war” as European armada moves to shield island

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that Cyprus is “a victim of this war” as Madrid confirmed it will deploy a naval air defence frigate to help protect the island amid rising tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Speaking during a press conference on Friday, Sanchez criticised the military campaign against Iran while […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:05

Nine new FMD cases reported in Larnaca district

Eight new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have been identified in Livadia and one in Dromolaxia, with more than 7,000 animals culled since the outbreak began, the Veterinary Services said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference, Veterinary Services spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou said the new cases involve eight sheep and goat units in Livadia and […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:02

Wizz Air authorised to operate flights to the US

Wizz Air UK has received the necessary permits to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States, the airline announced on Friday. The regulatory approval allows the carrier to conduct flights on routes between the two countries following months of preparation and coordination with authorities. Despite obtaining the authorisation, the airline stated that […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:59

307 more Cypriots to be repatriated from Dubai

Cyprus is set to repatriate another 307 citizens from Dubai on Friday as the government continues emergency flights to bring nationals home from areas affected by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Two commercial flights are scheduled to land at Larnaca airport on Friday evening as part of the state coordinated operation. A Cyprus […]

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