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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 17:00

Roadworks to take place on Cyprus highways

Roadworks will take place on highways in the Paphos and Larnaca districts on Wednesday, the department of public works said on Tuesday. Maintenance carried out on an electronic signs will be carried out from 9am to 5pm on the Limassol-Paphos highway before the exit for Kouklia heading towards Paphos. The left lane will be closed […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 16:55

Sizopoulos will not oppose lifting of parliamentary immunity

Former Edek leader and sitting MP Marinos Sizopoulos will not oppose the lifting of his parliamentary immunity, with the supreme court setting March 16 to hear the attorney-general’s request for a criminal investigation to proceed. The decision was confirmed on Tuesday after the supreme court heard preliminary positions from both sides. Sizopoulos’ legal team told […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 16:52

Eurobank repurchases 1.6 million shares in four-day buyback surge

Eurobank S.A. announced this week that it had repurchased 1,622,263 of its own shares between February 24, 2026 and February 27, 2026, under its approved share buyback programme. The programme was approved pursuant to a resolution of the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on October 22, 2025. During the four-day period from February 24, […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 16:50

Italy summons Iranian ambassador over Cyprus drone strike

The Italian foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned the Iranian ambassador in Rome to protest the firing of a drone at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus. “I made it clear to the Iranian ambassador, after the attack which took place in Cyprus, that Europe has nothing to do with it, that it […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 16:46

Construction on Aykut’s developments in the north resumes

Construction works have reportedly resumed on some of the properties under development in the north by convicted usurper of Greek Cypriot property Simon Aykut, House refugee committee MPs said on Tuesday. Committee chairman and Akel MP Nikos Kettiros said “great concern was expressed” both regarding the information and the government’s decision to allow Aykut to […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 16:38

Greek shipping minister warns of alarming situation in Strait of Hormuz

Greece’s shipping minister on Tuesday called for the protection of global shipping and seafarers, amid an “alarming” situation that has left dozens of ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider area due to the widening Iran conflict. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ⁠was closed for a fourth day on Tuesday, choking […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 16:34

‘Any threat against Cyprus is unacceptable’

Any threat against Cyprus is unacceptable, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday during a meeting with his country’s leader of the opposition Nikos Androulakis. “Any threat against the Republic of Cyprus, a member state of the European Union, is unacceptable in principle. Greek diplomacy and the upgraded Greek armed forces are placed at […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 16:29

Akrotiri evacuation to remain in place until Friday

Akrotiri municipality will remain under evacuation until Friday, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, with the situation set to be reassessed at the end of the week. Civil defence teams are continuing to patrol the area and maintain contact with residents who have left their homes, to provide guidance and support. The interior ministry said residents of […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 16:26

Innovative EMPOWER project to equip Europe’s science educators

A new Erasmus+ initiative, the EMPOWER project (Empowering Teachers for Science Learning through Modelling-Based Approaches), aims to transform the teaching and learning of Science Education across Europe by equipping teachers with innovative tools and strategies grounded in modelling-based learning approaches. This paedagogical approach, whose effectiveness has been well documented since the early 2000s, actively engages […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 16:19

Passengers scrambling to find flights, routes, out of Middle East

Airline stocks in Asia and Europe extended losses on Tuesday as the U.S. and Israeli air war against Iran escalated, with carriers monitoring fuel price spikes and passengers scrambling to find flights or alternative routes out of the Middle East. Major Gulf hubs including Dubai, the world’s busiest international airport and normally handling more than […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 16:11

Cyprus Post warns of mail delays

The Cyprus Post said on Tuesday that due to the unstable situation in the region and ongoing flight changes and cancellations, the dispatch of postal items to destinations in Europe and worldwide will be carried out subject to flight availability. As a result, delays are expected in outgoing mail, while delays are also anticipated in […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 16:07

US ‘is not using Cyprus’, Starmer says

The United States’ military “is not using Cyprus”, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said. Fielding a question in his country’s parliament from opposition party Liberal Democrat MP Al Pinkerton regarding Iranian revolutionary guard corps general Sardar Jabbari’s threats to fire missiles at Cyprus, he moved to stress that reports of a US military presence […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 16:01

Communities around Akrotiri report public unrest

Communities around the Akrotiri British air base reported a quiet night, following Monday’s Iranian-backed drone strike launched from Lebanon, however they did report people panicking and hundreds contacting the local authorities for information. “The situation is generally calm and the alarm levels have dropped because last night was quiet,” Curium mayor Pantelis Georgiou said on […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 15:59

Impact of Iran conflict on oil and LNG

With senior US officials estimating that a war with Iran is now expected to last weeks, not days, and Iran’s declaration of war on Israel and the US, the chances of the Strait of Hormuz being closed for an extended period are rapidly increasing, with all that this would entail with regards to oil and […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 15:55

Public urged to know closest bomb shelter, recognise siren signals

The interior ministry on Tuesday reiterated instructions to the public in case of military aggression directed at Cyprus, including becoming familiar with the nearest bomb shelter and recognising siren signals. People can find the bomb shelters closest to home or work on the SafeCY app or by calling Civil Defence on 22 403451 or 22 […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 15:35

What the crowds don’t see: inside Limassol carnival

As a born and bred Nicosian, my relationship with the Limassol carnival growing up was limited to a mad dash to see the Sunday parade; a last-minute costume and the search to find parking near Makarios Ave to watch the parade. After joining the marching percussion band that leads Limassol’s parade I got a taste […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 15:34

Cyprus cheesemakers call for urgent measures to contain FMD

The cheesemakers association on Tuesday urged the government to implement immediate preventive measures to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, warning that the outbreak threatens livestock production and the wider economy. In a letter to competent ministries, it stressed the need to protect public health, safeguard the food chain, and maintain economic stability. The association […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 15:27

Foot-and-mouth outbreak contained within 22 units

The spread of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus remains confined to 22 livestock units in the Larnaca district, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, with culling and vaccination operations ongoing to prevent further infections. Veterninary services spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said that by Monday night, around 1,300 sheep and goats had been culled in Aradippou and Livadia, with another […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 15:24

Bank of Cyprus targets 100 per cent profit payout to shareholders by 2027

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Tuesday outlined updated financial targets and capital allocation plans at an investor presentation. At the same time, GlobalWealth Group PLC announced that the Bank of Cyprus had agreed to invest €6 million in Wealthyhood Ltd, becoming a strategic partner and major shareholder. Regarding the former update, the Bank of […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 15:23

Paphos targets German tourists at ITB Berlin

Paphos is stepping up efforts to deepen its footprint in the German market, as the Paphos Regional Tourism Board (Etap) takes part in ITB Berlin, held from March 3 to 5. According to an announcement, the presence at the Berlin exhibition comes as regular and charter flight schedules from Germany to Paphos expand for the […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 15:21

Red Cross opens children’s activity centre for affected families

The launch of a temporary children’s activity centre to assist families impacted by evacuations and school closures in Limassol, was announced by the Cyprus Red Cross on Tuesday. The Stella Souliotis children’s therapeutic centre in Polemidia will host the centre for children aged 3 to 11. Parents or guardians must accompany those under six. The […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 15:07

Buildup of forces in Cyprus ‘necessary’, Letymbiotis says

The buildup of foreign military forces in and around Cyprus in recent days is “necessary”, after the island was hit by a drone, but the Republic of Cyprus itself is not party to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday. “In no case [is Cyprus party to the […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 15:02

Monjasa manager recognised for building regional shipping footprint

YoungShip Cyprus hosted its Young Leader Award Ceremony during the ‘Melodies Across the Sea’ event in February 2026 at Limassol New Port, bringing together the maritime community, industry figures and young professionals.  The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Young Leader Award, reserved for individuals who inspire young professionals and consistently champion the mission of YoungShip Cyprus.   […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 15:00

What’s good for entertainment is bad for learning

I don’t read a lot of non-fiction, and I almost never review non-fiction. The Digital Delusion is a book I felt I had to make an exception for, because it is a book in whose subject matter I have both a personal interest and a professional obligation. As a teacher with a responsibility for pedagogical […]

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