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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:40

Cyprus new lending drops sharply while deposit rates stay low

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday reported a sharp decline in total net new loans in January 2026. Specifically, the figures showed that total net new loans fell by €377.7 million compared with the previous month, while net new housing loans decreased by €39.7 million. At the same time, the central bank reported […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:34

Germany defends refusal to deploy military support to Cyprus

Germany has said it will not send military support to Cyprus despite rising security concerns in the eastern Mediterranean, arguing that its defence responsibilities are concentrated on Nato’s eastern flank and that assistance to the island is being handled by other European partners. Speaking on Friday, German defence ministry spokeswoman Natalie Jenning, said that Berlin […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:27

Governments plan repatriations as Middle East flights stop

Commercial flights in parts of the Middle East have been grounded due to the escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, stranding foreign nationals and prompting governments to plan repatriations. Below is what governments, officials and airlines have said about repatriation plans: AUSTRIA Austria’s foreign ministry said it had assisted 117 vulnerable citizens […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:11

Cyprus economy sustains strong public finances in 2025

Cyprus continued to outperform most eurozone economies in fiscal balance in 2025, according to analysis released by Eurobank research economist Michail Vassileiadis, based on preliminary fiscal data and the first estimate of gross domestic product. The analysis stated that Cyprus outperformed most eurozone peers in fiscal balance for a fourth consecutive year, continuing a trend […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:01

Disy and Akel neck-and-neck in CyBC election poll

The overall voting intention for the upcoming parliamentary elections stands at 86 per cent, with Disy on 18 per cent and Akel close behind on 17.5 per cent, according to the latest pre-election survey by state broadcaster Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC). The poll shows the two parties in a tight race, followed by 12 per […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:00

Cyprus to host new maritime cybersecurity centre in strategic Mediterranean partnership

Cyprus is preparing to host a new regional centre dedicated to strengthening cybersecurity in the maritime sector, in collaboration with Israel and Greece. The initiative marks a significant step in improving digital resilience across the Eastern Mediterranean and protecting vital shipping infrastructure in an increasingly volatile region. The planned facility, known as the Maritime Cybersecurity […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 16:51

Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’

U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” on Friday, a dramatic escalation of his demands a week into the war he launched alongside Israel. Trump made the remarks on social media just hours after Iran’s president announced that unspecified countries had begun mediation efforts in one of the first signals of any diplomatic initiative […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 16:38

Italian authorities seize 10 million detonators reportedly bound for Cyprus

The government is seeking urgent clarification after Italian officials seized a truck carrying more than 10 million detonators and hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition that transport documents indicated were destined for Cyprus. According to reporting from Italian state broadcaster, RAI, the shipment was intercepted at the port of Ancona during an operation by […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 16:37

Top 10 dog grooming NYC services for professional pet care in 2026

Professional dog grooming in NYC encompasses more than just making dogs look good—it represents essential pet care maintaining health, hygiene, and comfort through expert handling and comprehensive services. The mobile dog grooming in nyc market includes everything from budget walk-in salons to premium mobile services, each serving different owner needs and dog requirements. Understanding what […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 16:16

Tychikos a non-issue says church, patriarchate not interested

The issue of ousted Paphos bishop Tychikos exists no more and, once the Church of Cyprus charter has been revised, a new bishop will be elected, archbishopric spokesman Christakis Efstathiou said on Friday. Tychikos had been indefinitely suspended by the Holy Synod following his decision to appeal to the civil courts over his removal from […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 16:13

Startups take the stage at AAlchemy Growth Lab Demo Day

AAlchemy Ventures hosts its AAlchemy Growth Lab Demo Day on March 9 at the CYENS Centre of Excellence, bringing together founders, investors, and innovation leaders to meet the startups finishing the accelerator program. The in-person event will begin at 19:00 and will present the progress of companies that have completed the AAlchemy Growth Lab programme. […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 16:12

Cyprus and the RAF: Does the war put me at risk?

Cyprus has long played an important role in Britain’s military presence in the Eastern Mediterranean. For decades the island has hosted British Royal Air Force facilities that support operations across the Middle East. However, the current war involving Iran has renewed debate about whether having such bases nearby could make Cyprus more vulnerable to security […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 16:09

Christodoulides: Gesy must be continuously evaluated

The national health scheme (Gesy) is “one of the most important social achievements in our country and must be continuously evaluated,” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday. Arriving at the offices of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) to discuss issues concerning the transfer of patients abroad for treatment, Christodoulides recalled that the cabinet on Thursday […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 15:55

Stricter red light violation fines take effect nationwide

New regulations governing fines for red light violations at intersections came into force on Friday following a decision by the cabinet and since published in the official gazette. Police said the updated framework introduces a graded system of penalties depending on how far a vehicle proceeds beyond the stop line or pedestrian crossing. According to […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 15:48

Commissioner meets displaced Akrotiri residents

Commissioner of the presidency, Marios Hartsiotis, visited residents of Akrotiri staying in three Limassol hotels on Friday morning, assuring them that the state is supporting their safety, health and well-being amid ongoing security concerns. Hartsiotis was accompanied by Kourion mayor Pantelis Georgiou, Akrotiri deputy mayor George Konstantinou and the civil commander of the British bases, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 15:42

Cyprus records lowest share of women in parliament across the EU

Cyprus held the lowest share of female representatives in the European Union in 2025, with women occupying only 14.3 per cent of seats in the national parliament, according to Eurostat. This figure placed the nation at the bottom of the European rankings, trailing behind Hungary at 15.6 per cent and Romania at 22.0 per cent. […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 15:38

‘Top experts’ from UK arrive in Cyprus to coordinate bases’ air defence

A number of “top experts” from the United Kingdom arrived in Cyprus on Friday with the aim of coordinating the air defences of the British bases on the island, British Defence Secretary John Healey said. “We have got top experts today arriving in this island, on Cyprus, to help coordinate the air defences – not […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 15:30

TV shows we love: Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire was not only one of the most visually assured series of the past two decades, but in its range and sheer quality, perhaps one of the most ambitious. We are thrust into an Art Deco metropolis before its inevitable decline; Atlantic City at its height, a lost realm of gleaming hotels, lacquered geometric […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 15:28

Cyprus beer exports fall 15 per cent in February as trade slows

Beer deliveries in Cyprus were broadly flat in February 2026, according to figures released by the statistical service (Cystat). Domestic deliveries edged up by 0.5 per cent to 2.45 million litres, from 2.43m litres in February 2025. Exports, however, moved lower, falling by 15.8 per cent to 84,711 litres, compared with 100,601 litres in the […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 15:05

Phedonos’ case file back to police for further probe into abuse claims

The case file concerning suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos has been sent back to the police from the attorney-general’s office for further investigation into the alleged rape of a woman, it was made known on Friday. The file had been sent to the Law Office of the Republic on February 26 and later returned to […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 15:02

Cyprus records one of the highest GDP growth rates in the EU

Cyprus has emerged as one of the top economic performers in the European Union during the final months of last year, according to the latest data from the bloc’s statistical office. Cyprus recorded a 1.4 per cent increase in its Gross Domestic Product during the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the previous three-month period, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 14:42

CySEC proposes limits on access to beneficial ownership data

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday announced the launch of a public consultation on proposed amendments to its directive governing the register of beneficial owners of express trusts and similar legal arrangements. The consultation paper proposes updates to the existing CySEC directive regulating the register, with the proposed amendments aiming to align […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 14:33

Cyprus total employment rises 2 per cent in fourth quarter of 2025

Total employment in Cyprus increased by 2 per cent year-on-year during the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching an estimated 519,116 people, according to provisional national accounts data from the state statistical service (Cystat). The figures were released in a press statement on employment and national accounts covering the fourth quarter of 2025. The figures show […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 14:26

Cyprus sets out specific sectors where foreign students can work

The Cyprus Federation of Employers and Industrialists (Oev) said this week that a revised decree on the employment of foreign students from third countries had been published in the Official Gazette of the Republic, setting out the sectors and professions in which they may work in Cyprus. Under the decree, students may only take up […]

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