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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 12:10

Teen arrested over Limassol car arson

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a car arson that occurred on February 25, 2026, in Limassol, police said on Tuesday. According to police, at around 2.40am on February 25 a fire broke out in a vehicle belonging to a 28-year-old woman while it was parked in the car park of a […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 12:00

Tainting a good story with undercooked critical theory

Your response to this novel’s title, and specifically the word ‘postcolonial’, is likely to determine your subsequent enjoyment of the book. Because a novel that points knowingly at both its genre and its critical stance from before you even open it is making the reader certain guarantees. You know it’s going to have some level […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 11:57

Hoteliers see no immediate fallout to Cyprus tourism sector from Iran crisis

Cyprus’ hotel sector continues to record stable bookings following recent security incidents linked to the conflict with Iran, with the hoteliers association stressing the destination’s resilience. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on Tuesday, association president, Thanos Michaelides, said the sector was closely monitoring developments but had so far seen no disruption from either international or […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 11:52

Sovereign AI becomes top priority as most firms now vet vendor origins

The Deloitte AI Institute on Tuesday unveiled its new global study on artificial intelligence, revealing that organisations stand at the untapped edge of AI’s potential despite rising ambition. The report, titled The State of AI in the Enterprise The Untapped Edge 2026 AI report and circulated locally by Deloitte Cyprus, examines how organisations are engaging […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 11:50

Five arrested in nationwide police crackdown

Five people were arrested during coordinated police operations carried out across Cyprus on Monday night. During the night-time patrols, police stopped 296 vehicles for inspection and checked 351 individuals travelling in them. Twenty-one premises were inspected as part of efforts to combat delinquency, resulting in one complaint. Traffic controls led to 122 reports for various […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 11:35

Cyprus tech-savvy but cash-clueless? CySEC official calls for urgent reform

Digital financial literacy must begin early, as children in Cyprus and beyond are already immersed in a world of invisible and instant money, according to Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) officer Elena Karkoti. In a comprehensive piece of analysis highlighting the urgency of the issue, she argued that digital finance is already embedded in […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 11:18

More than code: The high-stakes alchemy of legendary CS2 skins

If you’ve ever sat in the dark at 3 AM, clutching a mouse and staring at a pixels-wide gap in a smoke on Overpass, you know that Counter-Strike has never really been a simple shooter. It’s an ecosystem. It’s a culture. And for many of us, it’s a high-stakes gallery of digital art. There is […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 11:08

Drone hits fuel tank at Oman’s Duqm port

A fuel tank at Oman’s Duqm commercial port was hit on Tuesday when the facility came under attack from several unmanned aircraft, the state news agency said, citing a security source, on the fourth day of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, which has responded by targeting neighbouring countries. The attack comes a day after Qatar halted […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 11:05

ATP monitoring conflict as Dubai travel delays affect players

The ATP said on Monday it is monitoring the situation in the Middle East and remains in close contact with players after airspace disruptions left a small number of competitors in Dubai following last week’s ATP 500 event. Ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel has led to airspace closures and widespread flight […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 10:50

Cyprus startups present AI and digital solutions to global audience

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) is taking part in a conference titled ‘4 Years From Now 2026‘, held within the framework of Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026, alongside eight innovative Cypriot companies. According to an announcement released on Tuesday by the foundation, this helped to showcase “the dynamism and outward-looking orientation of Cyprus’ national […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 10:47

Real Madrid stunned as Getafe shake up LaLiga title race

Martin Satriano’s superb first-half volley earned Getafe a shock 1-0 victory at Real Madrid in LaLiga on Monday, a result that left leaders Barcelona four points clear at the top of the standings. Real dominated possession from kickoff and controlled the game but failed to turn pressure into goals, squandering several chances in an ill-tempered […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 10:44

Liverpool’s Wirtz out of Wolves game amid fixture pile up

Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has been ruled out of Tuesday’s game at bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League but Dutch full-back Jeremie Frimpong is available, manager Arne Slot has said. Wirtz, who suffered a back injury warming up ahead of last month’s visit to Nottingham Forest, missed the 5-2 home win over West […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 10:38

Legendary Fanny Ardant comes to perform at the Cyprus International Theatre Festival

There are names that instantly open the door to the world of great art. Fanny Ardant is one of them. A legendary French actress and an icon of European cinema and theatre comes to Cyprus as the headliner of the Cyprus International Theatre Festival. This gives us a rare opportunity to see Fanny Ardant live […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 10:30

Wily Netanyahu, Simple Trump

Donald Trump is not just Binyamin Netanyahu’s glove puppet, but it is remarkable how much influence the Israeli prime minister has over the American president. If you are seeking a reason why Trump felt the need to attack Iran again only nine months after he declared that he had eliminated any nuclear threat from that […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 10:28

Eurobank launches campaign to support SMEs

Eurobank Cyprus on Tuesday unveiled a new campaign aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises with comprehensive banking and insurance solutions under the central message “all that your business needs every day”. Through this initiative, the bank reaffirmed its commitment to backing SMEs, which it described as the backbone of the Cypriot economy and a […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 10:21

Alpha Bank Cyprus launches new subscription packages for daily banking

Alpha Bank Cyprus on Tuesday announced the launch of its new myAlpha Benefits subscription packages, introducing what it described as a substantial upgrade to the daily retail banking experience for private customers. With this initiative, the bank said it is “reinforcing its strategy to deliver modern, clear and tailored solutions, positioning banking as a smart […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 10:16

Further Greek military aircraft lands in Paphos

A C-130 transport aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force has landed in Paphos on Monday night, making it the fifth Greek airliner to have arrived on the island since the beginning of the week, the Cyprus Mail learned on Tuesday. According to the global flight tracker Flight Radar 24, the aircraft departed from Chania and […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 10:11

Middle East conflict triggers turmoil for global shipping and aviation

Shipping and air transport were thrown into turmoil this week as the Middle East conflict intensified, prompting fresh security warnings, a surge in tanker earnings and widespread suspensions across key trade corridors. In Athens, Shipping Minister Vassilis Kikilias said seagoing shipping “should be out of military conflicts”, describing the targeting of sailors as unacceptable, as […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 10:00

Spring pantomime coming this weekend

The usual peak time for pantomime is Christmas, yet an upcoming production arrives with spring. Cinderella: The Pantomime by the Premiere Group is about to lift the curtain this weekend with two shows at the Polemidia Municipal Theatre. Why wait for winter’s overpacked calendar for a show full of fun and giggles? “Christmas is such […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 09:40

France sends defence systems and frigate to Cyprus

Anti-missile and anti-drone systems, as well as a frigate, will be sent to Cyprus by France to bolster the Republic’s defence capabilities, the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) reported on Tuesday. According to CNA, France will soon deploy a second frigate to Cyprus, in addition to the confirmed defence systems and the first frigate that will […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 09:03

Christodoulides and Palmas to meet with Greek Defence Minister over Iran attacks

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is scheduled to meet with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias to discuss developments in the region in view of the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran in Nicosia on Tuesday. “In light of developments in the Middle East and in our region, I will meet tomorrow with the […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 09:00

Cyprus’ youth talk money: Should I get a loan?

By Razmik Sargsyan Most people get it wrong about debt. In my age group, at least, people can be divided into two distinct groups. Those who are extremely cautious about borrowing, and those who are overly relaxed about it. But who is right? I view personal finances through a corporate lens. I ask myself: if […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 08:22

‘Security threat’ briefly declared at Akrotiri

A “security threat” was briefly declared at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus on Tuesday morning, though the threat swiftly passed, the Cyprus Mail has learned. Shortly before 8am, personnel at the base were informed for the third time since Sunday night of an “ongoing security threat” and instructed to “return to […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 08:21

Today’s weather: Clear skies and mild temperatures

On Tuesday, the weather will be mainly clear with temperatures rising to 19 degrees Celsius inland, around 20 degrees on the coast and 8 degrees in the higher mountains. Winds will initially be variable light, at 3 Beaufort, later becoming mainly southwest to northwest, reaching up to 4 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough. […]

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