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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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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 13:00

Khamenei’s son Mojtaba is alive and favoured to succeed him, Iranian sources say

Mojtaba Khamenei, the powerful son of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is alive and favoured to emerge as his father’s successor, two Iranian sources told Reuters on Wednesday. Even as new explosions rang out in Tehran, huge crowds of mourners were expected in the streets later on Wednesday to grieve the elder Khamenei, 86, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 12:57

‘Pride of the Greek fleet’ sent to Cyprus, Mitsotakis says

The “pride of the Greek fleet” has been sent to defend Cyprus, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told his country’s parliament on Wednesday, while speaking about the frigate Kimon which arrived in Limassol shortly after midday. “Our attention is on Cyprus, which is much closer to the warzone than Greece. Greece sent the pride of […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 12:53

Green Steps: a dance and ecological empathy programme

A new programme taking place this spring and summer invites children and their families to join a series of dance and ecological empathy activities to nurture their relationship with the environment through dance. Green Steps begins this March and is open for children aged 5 to 11, families, educators and environmentalists, encouraging them to discover […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 12:38

Cyta named Cyprus’s fastest mobile network for fifth year running

Telecoms provider Cyta on Wednesday announced that it secured five major distinctions from Ookla for the second of 2025, reaffirming its position as the fastest mobile network in Cyprus for the fifth consecutive year. “The range of these recognitions reflects strong results across key performance areas, including speed, video and gaming experience,” the company said. […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 12:33

Capital Group cuts Eurobank stake below 5 per cent

Eurobank S.A. on Wednesday announced that The Capital Group Companies, Inc. reduced its indirect holding in the bank to below 5 per cent of voting rights. The announcement was made pursuant to article 14 of L. 3556/2007, as in force, following a relevant notification received from the US-based investment group. According to the notification, the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 12:25

Industry leaders to tackle Limassol housing affordability property conference

Limassol’s evolving real estate landscape will take centre stage on March 17, when industry leaders, policymakers and investors gather at the 20th Real Estate, Property Development, Construction Conference and Exhibition in Nicosia to discuss the city’s development trajectory over the next decade. The discussion, titled ‘Limassol Real Estate – The Next 10 Years’, will examine […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 12:20

Tourism board hails Nicosia’s rise on European cultural map

Nicosia has been ranked second among the top 20 destinations in Europe for 2026 by the European Best Destinations organisation, after receiving 109,214 votes from international travellers worldwide. According to a statement issued by the Nicosia Regional Tourism Board (Etap), the distinction emerged through a global online vote involving more than 1.3 million participants, who […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 12:17

Villa and Chelsea looking to rebound from recent defeats

Fourth-place Aston Villa will try to solidify their hold of a UEFA Champions League place and reverse their recent slide on Wednesday when they host sixth-place Chelsea in Birmingham. Villa (15-7-6, 51 points) enter the midweek slate in better position despite having earned only one victory in their last five league games and scoring only […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 12:10

Shipping earnings under pressure as Middle East crisis hits cargo flows

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is expected to increase volatility across the global shipping sector, as major operators suspend or reroute cargo flows following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, end of February, according to an analysis by Morningstar DBRS. The most affected trade flows are oil tankers, after major […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 12:09

Resurgent Wolves stun Liverpool, Everton enjoy home comfort

Resurgent bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers stunned Liverpool with a last-gasp 2-1 win at a rocking Molineux on Tuesday to offer a glimpse of a miraculous escape from relegation while putting a big dent in the top-five hopes of Arne Slot’s side. A dull game burst into life in the final stages with Rodrigo Gomes putting […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 12:05

Atletico reach Copa del Rey final despite 3-0 loss at Barcelona

Atletico Madrid reached the Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2013 despite a 3-0 defeat by Barcelona on Tuesday, their 4-0 first-leg win in Madrid enough to secure a 4-3 aggregate victory in a breathless semi-final. Barcelona came within a whisker of an improbable comeback after last month’s thrashing, with 18-year-old midfielder […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 11:57

Pensioner swindled out of almost €90,000

A 66-year-old man reported that unknown individuals reached out to him via online platforms from May to November 2025, convincing him to invest in cryptocurrencies, police said on Wednesday. Following the suspects’ instructions, the man transferred a total of €89,816 to a cryptocurrency platform, where the suspects had created an account for him. After the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 11:52

Over 700,000 birds illegally killed in 2025

A total of 726,000 birds were illegally killed in 2025, BirdLife Cyprus said on Wednesday, presenting a survey that indicated that targeted enforcement delivers results, while progress can be easily reversed where deterrence weakens. “Overall, trapping levels with mist nets were 4 per cent higher than autumn 2024. While this may appear marginal, the findings […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 11:48

Airspace open, Greek jets deployed, after ‘suspicious objects’ spotted in skies

Cypriot airspace remains open on Wednesday after the sighting of “suspicious objects” in the skies above Lebanon which were believed to have been headed in the direction of the island, with Greek fighter jets having been deployed to deal with the threat. On Wednesday morning, a transport ministry spokesperson told the Cyprus Mail that contrary […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 11:40

Fire at luxury car dealership in Limassol

A fire broke out in cars located at a luxury car dealership in Limassol around 4am on Wednesday, police said. The fire brigade extinguished the fire in Yermasoyia but not before it destroyed two vehicles owned by two men aged 33 and 22, parked outside the premises. Six other vehicles inside were being checked for […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 11:35

Hotels urged to save water, so households can copy simple fixes

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to protect water supply ahead of the high-demand season, with authorities backing new desalination initiatives in the tourism sector. The agriculture ministry recently launched a scheme encouraging hotels to install small-scale desalination units in order to reduce pressure on public supply networks, as reported by Cyprus Mail. The move reflects […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 11:34

Duty-free tobacco, diesel and drugs seized at crossing points

Duty-free tobacco products, diesel and drugs at the Ledra Street, Kato Pyrgos and Ayios Dometios crossing points have been seized, the customs department announced on Wednesday. In the early hours of Monday, customs officers at the Ledra Street crossing point stopped a Romanian woman who has previously been involved in similar offences. During a search, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 11:30

Spain’s Sanchez to Trump: ‘You cannot play Russian roulette with the destiny of millions’

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday doubled down on his opposition to the attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, warning that the conflict risked playing “Russian roulette” with the lives of millions. Sanchez was responding after U.S. President Donald Trump threatenedtocut trade with Madrid over its position on the conflict. “This is how humanity’s […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 11:20

Dual British–Cypriot Nationals now required to use UK passports for entry into the United Kingdom

A significant change affecting dual British–Cypriot nationals has now come into effect. As of 25 February 2026, individuals who hold both British and Cypriot citizenship must enter the United Kingdom exclusively using their British passport. This update follows new guidance issued by the UK authorities and communicated publicly by the Cyprus High Commission in London. […]

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 11:02

New citizen service centre opens in Athienou

The Cyprus Post on Tuesday announced the start of operations of a new citizen service centre housed at the Athienou Post Office, 33A 1st April Street, Athienou. The centre will offer all standard services, except for passport and ID card issuance, which is expected to be available in the second half of 2026.

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Kıbrıs 04.03.2026 11:00

Take a breath in silence

I often find myself saying to stressed, overworked, younger friends, ‘Take a breath; take time for yourself.’ It’s an old saying – take a breather, and it’s one of the most sensible self-therapies we can offer a tired life and mind. Most of us take the air we breathe for granted, but asthma sufferers know […]

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