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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 20:29

‘Instability in the region directly affects the European economy’, says Christodoulides

President Nikos Christodoulides, during a teleconference with several other European leaders on Tuesday, warned that the current developments in the Middle East will have direct effects on the EU’s the competitiveness and its economy. During the meeting, the leaders discussed their positions ahead of the scheduled debate on the EU’s competitiveness, which will be held […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 20:18

Ukraine sends drone experts to three countries in Middle East

Ukraine has sent air defence teams to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to help them in their fight against Iran’s aerial attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday. Gulf states have expended large quantities of precious air-defence missiles to counter Iran’s attack drones and have sought Ukraine’s expertise in downing them. Kyiv […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 20:02

First four-day working week in Cyprus approved by bank staff union

Bank employee union Etyk members at Societe Generale Bank Cyprus on Tuesday approved the renewal of their collective agreement for the 2023–2027 period with 96 per cent support, introducing for the first time in Cyprus a four-day working week during the summer months. During the meeting, Etyk honorary president Loizos Hadjicostis presented the provisions of […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 19:57

Britain’s Dragon warship heads towards Cyprus

The British warship HMS Dragon has set sail from Portsmouth and is heading towards Cyprus, the British royal navy said on Tuesday. “The decision to send the Royal Navy assets came as Iran’s attacks continue to target British interests in the region and the UK Armed Forces continue to adapt to the changing threats,” it […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 19:48

Israeli strikes hit near Beirut as envoy says disarming Hezbollah could end war

Israel’s military pounded the Lebanese capital’s southern suburbs with air strikes on Tuesday and its troops pushed deeper into the country’s south, as an Israeli envoy said the key to ending the war was disarming Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Lebanon was pulled deep into the war in the Middle East last week, when Iran-backed Hezbollah […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 19:21

Two evenings with an exceptional pianist

Acclaimed Cypriot pianist Yiannis Georgiou is about to take over the stages of Cyprus again this March as he is ready to present two solo recitals in Paphos and Nicosia. Treasured masterpieces of the Romantic piano repertoire will sound on Friday at Paphos’ Markideio Theatre and on March 20 at Nicosia’s Pallas Theatre. Timeless pieces […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 19:20

Taxpayers charged €350 million a year over stalled LNG project

MPs on Tuesday again grilled state officials over the status of the LNG import terminal at Vasiliko, as it was heard that the non-completion of the project costs taxpayers some €350 million a year in greenhouse gas emissions allowances due to the ongoing use of diesel for electricity generation. Once again, the head of the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 19:17

Russia told Trump it isn’t sharing US military asset info with Iran

Russia has denied sharing intelligence with Iran on U.S. military assets in the Middle East, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Tuesday in a CNBC interview. Witkoff said the denial came during a phone call that U.S. President Donald Trump had with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. The Washington Post reported on Friday […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 19:09

Saudi Red Sea oil exports to hit record high in March

Saudi Arabia’s oil shipments via the Red Sea are on course to hit record highs in March although they are still far below the levels needed to compensate for the drop in flows from the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed on Tuesday. The kingdom relies on the Red Sea port of Yanbu to help […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 18:10

Dogecoin technical indicators suggest possible price drop as Mutuum Finance pushes development forward

Recent technical signals surrounding Dogecoin have hinted at a potential price decline, with the asset still trading 88% below its all-time peak. At the same time, decentralized finance project Mutuum Finance (MUTM) continues to advance development of its lending protocol, expanding features and testing its ecosystem as it moves forward with its roadmap. Dogecoin tests […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 18:06

FMD treatment in Cyprus cannot differ from that in the EU

Cyprus risks getting ejected from the EU Single Market if it fails to enforce the law regarding mass culling of animals in outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the government warned on Tuesday, effectively brushing off livestock farmers calling for alternative arrangements for the island. “The economic cost would be significant, such as Cyprus’ exclusion from […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 17:50

Man jailed for causing fatal traffic accident

A 41-year-old man who caused a traffic accident that left a 23-year-old Bulgarian motorcyclist dead in December 2025 was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday by the Paphos district court. The court found him guilty of reckless behaviour, ruling that the accident was his fault. The 41-year-old collided with the motorcyclist, identified at […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 17:40

Reducing Europe’s nuclear energy sector was ‘strategic mistake’, EU chief says

Reducing Europe’s nuclear energy sector was a “strategic mistake”, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, as governments grapple with an energy crunch from the Iran war. Europe produced around a third of electricity from nuclear power in 1990 but that has fallen to 15%, she told an event in Paris, leaving […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 17:35

13 injured in school bus accident

Ten students, two drivers and one chaperone suffered light injuries in a school bus accident in Ayios Epiphanios on Tuesday. According to police, the incident occurred when the minibus collided with a vehicle on the road from Ayios Epiphanos to Palaichori. Okypy spokesman Charalambos Charliaou said that the passengers were transferred to Nicosia general hospital, […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 17:29

Ierokipia municipality boosts traffic wardens

The Ierokipia municipality has hired three new municipal traffic officers to strengthen road safety and tackle traffic problems in the area, it said on Tuesday. The municipal traffic service will now operate in two shifts, morning and afternoon, to improve services to residents and increase its presence on streets. Over the past month, officers have […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 17:20

IET Cyprus to host Nicosia roundtable on future of AI and robotics

The Institution of Engineering and Technology Cyprus Local Network will host a public roundtable in Nicosia on March 12, examining how artificial intelligence is moving beyond software into machines that interact with the physical world. The event, titled “The AI-Robotics Era. Are You Ready?”, will take place from 18.30 to 20.30 at the Cleopatra Hotel. […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 17:13

‘We must cut red tape’, Raouna says as EU mulls single market reform

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Tuesday said that “we must cut red tape” in her address to the European Parliament as it debated plans to reform the single market to ensure that it become more competitive. “The administrative burden on our businesses remains too high. We must cut red tape,” she said, before […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 17:12

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advises on Pelagic Credit Plc’s USD 75 million private placement and listing on Euronext Growth Oslo

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC acted as Cyprus legal counsel in connection with the successful completion of the USD 75 million private placement and admission to trading of the shares of Pelagic Credit Plc on Euronext Growth Oslo, one of the world’s leading capital markets for shipping and maritime-related companies. The company announced that the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 17:08

Parliament considers minimal compensation for refugee property loss

A proposal to create a national fund compensating owners for the loss of use of properties in the north, was discussed on Tuesday at the House refugee committee. Current legislation channels 0.4 per cent from each real estate transaction into the fund, generating €20-€25 million annually. Based on this, for four out of ten property […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 17:02

Erhurman sends north’s controversial fibreoptic internet deal to court

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Tuesday elected to refer to the north’s judiciary a controversial law passed by the north’s ‘parliament’ last month which will see Turkish telecommunications company Turk Telekom bring fibreoptic internet to the north. He referred the law to the judiciary as it is believed that given the fact that the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 16:56

Poland remains key market as Paphos boosts tourism drive

Paphos is promoting itself in Poland this week as it looks to draw more visitors from one of Cyprus’ fastest-rising tourism markets and deepen its appeal as a year-round destination. Specifically, the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) is taking part in a series of professional workshops and presentations in Katowice and Warsaw from March 10 […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 16:51

Cyprus remains one of EU’s most oil-dependent nations

Cyprus remained one of the European Union’s most oil-dependent countries in 2024, with 86 per cent of the energy available on the island coming from crude oil and petroleum products, according to Eurostat’s 2026 edition of Energy in Europe. The report, published on Tuesday, also showed that 96 per cent of Cyprus’ energy imports were […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 16:41

WHO warns of health risks from ‘black rain’ in Iran

The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that the “black rain” and toxic compounds in the air in Iran after strikes on oil facilities could cause respiratory problems, and it backed Iran’s advisory urging people to remain indoors. The U.N. health agency, which has an office in Iran and works with authorities on health emergencies, […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 16:06

Cyprus business group joins European trade confederation to boost ties

The Cyprus International Business Association (CIBA) has joined the European Confederation of International Trading Houses Associations (CITHA), in a move it said would strengthen Cyprus’ presence in Europe’s international trade network. CIBA, which represents internationally active businesses operating from Cyprus, said “the membership is expected to open up new prospects for Cypriot companies with international […]

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