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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 16:01

New AI tools to make European businesses more competitive

Europe’s business environment is entering a new phase of digital maturity. For years, commentators have argued that companies across the continent move more cautiously than their counterparts in the United States and parts of Asia. While there is some truth to the historical pattern, the current wave of enterprise-grade AI tooling is beginning to narrow […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 15:54

UK military ‘working as fast as possible’ to deploy warship to Cyprus

The British military is “working as fast as possible” in its efforts to ready the HMS Dragon Type 45 destroyer warship for its deployment to Cyprus, a spokesperson for the British defence ministry said on Wednesday, after plans for its deployment to the island were announced by the country’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 15:33

Letymbiotis denies there was ever a ‘suspicious object’ in skies above Lebanon

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Wednesday afternoon denied that there had ever been a “suspicious object” in the skies above Lebanon, after two Greek F-16 fighter jets which were stationed in Paphos were scrambled earlier in the day. He said that “all the required protocols were immediately activated” and that “two aircraft operated for a […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 15:30

Restaurant review: Food that matches stunning location

Phos is one of the latest additions to the Paphos dining scene. Located above the beautiful Ayios Georgios harbour, the area has seen major redevelopment over recent years, with the demolition of the former taverna and refurbishment of the entire plateau. My partner and I decided to meet there for lunch, and I was excited […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 15:21

Cyprus tourism sector calls for calm as US advisory triggers booking slump

Cyprus hoteliers have reported cancellations for April and May and a slowdown in new bookings for the coming months, following the US travel advisory for the island, while industry groups are urging calm and closer coordination with the government. The Association of Cyprus Tourism Enterprises (Stek) said that “several cancellations of reservations” have already been […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 15:00

How involved should a parent be in schooling?

By Philippa Tracy As the culture wars continue on social media, the battle over modern parenting has taken a new twist. This is reflected in the polarisation between ‘gentle parenting’ at one end and ‘Fafo’ parenting (F..k about and find out) at the other. You may be practising a mixture of the two, or are […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 14:59

US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez

The Trump administration is quietly building a legal case against Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez including readying a draft criminal indictment, one of several tools it is using to strengthen its leverage with Caracas, according to four people familiar with the matter. Federal prosecutors have put together possible corruption and money laundering charges, and have […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 14:51

Britain needs to keep a cool head over Middle East, Starmer says

Britain needs to keep a cool head over the conflict in the Middle East to address the public’s concerns about escalation, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday. Starmer was speaking after U.S. President Donald Trump heaped fresh criticism on his leadership over Britain’s limited support for U.S. strikes on Iran. “I know the whole […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 14:43

Dozens of flights still cancelled at Cyprus’ airports

Dozens of the passenger flights which had been scheduled to arrive at or depart from the Republic of Cyprus’ two passenger airports were cancelled on Wednesday, the airports’ operator Hermes Airports said, with the island’s airspace feeling the effects of the ongoing regional conflict. It said that in total, 66 flights had been cancelled, with […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 14:42

How the Middle East crisis could squeeze Cyprus

Tourism, shipping, investment, energy, inflation and household purchasing power in Cyprus are expected to be affected by the turmoil in the Middle East, with the scale of the impact depending on the intensity and duration of the conflict, according to economist Tassos Yiasemides. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Wednesday, Yiasemides said it […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 14:37

Iranian warship sinks off Sri Lanka, bodies recovered at sea

An Iranian warship has sunk off the coast of Sri Lanka, with the Sri Lankan authorities saying on Wednesday they had rescued 32 people who were on board and recovered several bodies from the sea. Sri Lankan Foreign minister Vijitha Herath told parliament that the ship, identified as IRIS Dena, had sunk. Sources in Sri […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 14:34

Civil Defence continues patrols in Akrotiri area

Civil Defence members continue to patrol the Akrotiri area and communities near the British bases housing critical infrastructure, spokesman Panagiotis Liasidis told CNA on Wednesday. The interior ministry said the evacuation of the Akrotiri district will remain in place until Friday, when authorities will reassess the situation. Schools in the area will also stay closed, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 14:31

Columbia Group monitors Gulf escalation under strict security protocols

Columbia Group president and chief executive Mark O’Neil said on Wednesday that the company is closely monitoring the recent escalation in the Gulf region under its established security and business continuity protocols. In a statement shared on his personal social media platform, O’Neil said that “the safety of our crews remains our absolute priority.” “Our […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 14:23

Cyprus unemployment remains well below EU average

Cyprus’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.2 per cent in January 2026, remaining well below both the euro area and EU averages, according to Eurostat. Specifically, the statistical office of the European Union on Wednesday reported that the euro area unemployment rate declined to 6.1 per cent in January 2026 from 6.2 per cent […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 14:16

Russia says US attacked Iran on false pretext

Russia accused the United States on Wednesday of using an imaginary threat from Iran as a pretext to overthrow its constitutional order, and said Washington’s calls for Iranians to seize power from their leaders were cynical and inhumane. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the U.S. had used negotiations with Iran, which were taking place […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 14:12

First UK repatriation flight to leave Oman on Wednesday

A British chartered flight will leave Oman on Wednesday evening, prioritising vulnerable UK nationals who want to leave the region after the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, the British Foreign Office said. British Airways, which is currently unable to fly from Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Amman and Tel Aviv, said it would […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 13:55

Record 2025 for EU and Cyprus tourism shadowed by threat of regional instability

EU tourism reached a new record in 2025, with nearly 3.1 billion nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments, while Cyprus recorded robust performance in both overnight stays and revenues. According to Eurostat, the total number of nights spent across the EU rose by 2.2 per cent compared with 2024, representing an increase of 66.4 million […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 13:53

Turkey intercepts ballistic missile in eastern Mediterranean

A ballistic missile fired from Iran was intercepted by Turkish anti-missile infrastructure in the eastern Mediterranean, the Turkish defence ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said that it had been “determined that the ordnance fell in the Dortyol district of the Hatay province”, which is located northeast of Cyprus’ Karpas peninsula. “Our resolve and capacity […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 13:47

Paphos councillor offers help for Cypriot students stranded in Thailand

Paphos municipal councillor, Alexander Jiang offered his services to the government on Wednesday in facilitating the repatriation of nine Cypriot students remain stranded in Thailand, after widespread airspace and airport closures across parts of the Middle East disrupted their return journey following a post-exams holiday. The students, all aged 23, travelled to Thailand after completing […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 13:39

Call for distance schooling after drone attack closes some schools

Closing schools in Akrotiri, Trachoni, Episkopi and Asomatos following military activity in the area was a preventive measure for the safety of children and teachers, however schooling must continue, Disy MP Giorgos Karoullas said on Wednesday. Karoullas was speaking after a House education committee discussed the situation in Cyprus “due to the attacks against the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 13:31

Share trading totals €54.5 million in first two months of 2026, CSE reports

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) council on Wednesday announced the specific market shares held by its members during the trading period of February 2026. This official disclosure incorporates several detailed data sets including the value of pre-agreed transactions for the month of February 2026. The council further provided information regarding market shares that exclude these […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 13:17

Anti-war protest planned in Nicosia after drone strikes

An anti-war demonstration is planned in Nicosia on Thursday to protest the recent US and Israeli drone strikes on Iran and military activity around Cyprus’ British bases, the Cyprus Peace Council announced on Wednesday. It will take place at 5.30pm in front of the Presidential Palace On Tuesday, an anti-war demonstration also took place in […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 13:06

Ookla Awards honour Cyta’s five years running as Cyprus’ fastest mobile network

Cyta secured five major distinctions from Ookla for the second half of 2025, reaffirming its consistent performance in mobile communications in Cyprus. The range of these recognitions reflects strong results across key performance areas, including speed, video and gaming experience. Maintaining the fastest mobile network position for five consecutive years further reflects sustained excellence in […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 13:04

Israel orders evacuation of swathe of south Lebanon

The Israeli military ordered the evacuation of a swathe of southern Lebanon on Wednesday, telling residents to move north of the Litani River on a third day of full-blown hostilities with Iran-backed Hezbollah. While Israel has already warned residents to leave dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, Wednesday’s evacuation order was the broadest yet. Israeli […]

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