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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 12:30

Aristotelous, others plead not guilty in prison documents trial

Former central prison director Anna Aristotelous and seven other defendants all pleaded not guilty at the Nicosia criminal court on Tuesday to the charges they face regarding the alleged leaking of classified documents. The charges all eight defendants face include those of conspiracy to commit a felony, the theft of state property involving no fewer […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 12:16

Cyprus tourism on edge as Middle East crisis impacts spring bookings

Cyprus’ tourism industry is watching the fallout from the Middle East crisis with growing unease, as concern over the island’s association with the conflict begins to weigh on bookings, hotel openings and hiring plans. Hoteliers and tourism officials met this week to assess the impact on the sector, with labour emerging as the main concern, […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 12:14

Three new foot-and-mouth cases in Dromolaxia

Three new cases of foot-and-mouth disease were confirmed in Dromolaxia on Monday afternoon, the agriculture ministry reported on Tuesday. The cases were detected through laboratory testing and are located within the three-kilometre restriction zone in the Dromolaxia area. Authorities said the new incidents are not unexpected and form part of the disease’s epidemiological progression in […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 12:06

Audit report exposes systemic deficiencies in prison system

Serious irregularities in sick leave, overtime payments and operational procedures within the prison system were highlighted on Tuesday in a report by the audit office covering the last two years. The report, presented by auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou, describes a system under pressure marked by organisational gaps and weak internal controls that “cannot be considered operationally […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 11:51

Cyprus remains safe and open despite regional conflict, says minister

Finance minister Makis Keravnos, who currently serves as president of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN), on Tuesday reassured the international community that life in Cyprus continues normally and safely, despite the island’s indirect involvement in the ongoing war in the Middle East. Speaking upon his arrival at the ECOFIN council meeting, Keravnos […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 11:36

Adequate staffing a must for better care at Famagusta hospital, minister says

Adequate staffing levels are a necessity for there to be an improved quality of care at the Famagusta general hospital in Paralimni, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Tuesday. “Within the framework of a sustainable health system, there must obviously be adequacy in the provision of quality health services, and for this to occur, there […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 11:33

ACEMPI president takes part in corporate governance panel discussion

The president of the Association of Electronic Money and Payment Institutions (ACEMPI) participated in a panel discussion on corporate governance during the official launch event of the Cyprus Institute of Directors and Corporate Governance (CyIoDCG) held in Nicosia. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, Ioannis Georgoulas, president of ACEMPI, which operates under the umbrella […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 11:30

Book review: Sprawling mosaic of speculative history

When a reviewer’s oldest friend publishes their first novel, it puts said reviewer in a potentially sticky spot from which there is only one satisfactory release: you need to like the book. What a relief, therefore, that Heresy Alpha, Warren’s sprawling mosaic of a speculative history manages to combine unforced and unaffected erudition with deft […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 11:21

Paphos tourism eyes recovery as officials push quality upgrade for 2026

Paphos tourism officials are hopeful that any losses caused by regional instability will be recovered in the coming months, with rebookings already under way, according to Michalis Mitas, president of the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap). Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Mitas said that despite the disruption caused by the crisis in the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 11:19

Eighteen Cypriot antiquities repatriated from US after online auction discovery

Eighteen Cypriot antiquities have been handed over to the embassy of the Republic of Cyprus Embassy in Washington after being identified in an online auction by officials monitoring the illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts, the antiquities department said on Monday. The artefacts were discovered by archaeological officers responsible for tracking the illicit trade of Cypriot […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 10:48

Heavyweights collide in Champions League

Europe’s grandest club competition returns this week as the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League begins tonight, bringing with it the familiar mix of tension, glamour and the promise of unforgettable moments. Four heavyweight ties open the knockout stage, each offering its own storylines as the race to the quarter-finals intensifies. Few venues capture the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 10:39

Leading British horses line up for stellar first day as Cheltenham Festival begins

British trainers Dan Skelton and Nicky Henderson will take on the might of the Irish at jump racing’s showcase event with the likes of The New Lion and Lulamba vying for a share of the five-million-pound prize pot as the Cheltenham Festival opens on Tuesday. Attracting some 200,000 racegoers across four days, the festival is […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 10:10

Exhibitions opening this week

Cyprus welcomes several new exhibitions this week, taking place in Nicosia, Paphos and Limassol. First up, and with a special heart-warming message and purpose is the experiential exhibition Behind Her Smile – Two Portraits, One Truth by the non-profit organisation EndoMarch Cyprus. Happening for just one day at the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation in Nicosia, the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 10:09

Anastasiades: Britain never favoured Cyprus

Former president Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday that discussion over the future of the British bases is premature, arguing that any reassessment should come only after a settlement of the Cyprus problem. Speaking on Sigma television following French president Emmanuel Macron and Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to Cyprus, Anastasiades said the issue of […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 09:47

Taxi drivers stage strike in Nicosia over ‘pirate taxis’ and rising costs

Taxi drivers staged protests in Nicosia on Tuesday morning, before driving in convoy to key government buildings to demand action over what they describe as illegal competition and worsening conditions in the sector. Drivers assembled at the GSP Stadium before moving towards the transport ministry, parliament and onwards to the Presidential palace. The mobilisation was […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 09:38

Airfares take off as Middle East war sends jet fuel soaring

Australia’s Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand said on Tuesday they are hiking fares due to the Middle East conflict, underscoring how global airlines are struggling to cope with the sudden and soaring costs of fuel. Jet fuel prices, which were around $85 to $90 per barrel prior to the conflict, have increased sharply to […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 09:36

Palmas reiterates that Cyprus not targeted, threats concerned British bases alone

Cyprus itself was not the target of recent threats in the region, defence minister Vasilis Palmas said on Tuesday, clarifying that warnings instead related solely to the British bases. Speaking to Greek broadcaster ERT, Palmas asserted that the republic had not been directly threatened despite rising tensions linked to the regional conflict. “It was not […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 09:19

American Jewish Committee urges permanent end to US arms embargo on Cyprus

A leading American Jewish organisation has called for the United States to permanently lift its arms embargo on Cyprus, arguing that the island’s security is now central to stability in the Levant. In a joint article published in Kathimerini, the chief executive of the American Jewish Committee, Ted Deutch, and the executive director of the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 09:18

Cypriot shipowner lists new yield-focused maritime firm in Oslo

Pelagic Partners has announced the successful listing, and first day of trading, of its new investment platform, Pelagic Credit, on the Oslo Stock Exchange, marking a significant expansion of its ownership-led, disciplined maritime investment platform. The Cypriot shipowner and shipping fund manager said Pelagic Credit is a yield-orientated shipowning company focused on generating stable and […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 09:00

Cyprus’ youth talk money: 3+1 habits that help you save

By: Christina Nikolaou Maybe you’re already saving money! You just haven’t realised it yet… Think of money as a tool. If we use it properly, we can build our personal independence and achieve a satisfactory level of financial prosperity. If we don’t use it properly, we risk burdening ourselves with additional worries that can affect […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 08:52

Government rejects claims of multiple attacks after Macron remarks

The government said on Tuesday that there had been no attacks against the republic, clarifying comments made by French president Emmanuel Macron following his visit to the island a day earlier. Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said reports suggesting Cyprus had been targeted by drones and missiles were inaccurate. “You understand that there is no such […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 08:39

Macron tells Cyprus ‘you can count on France’ after drone attack

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed France’s support for Cyprus on Tuesday, telling President Nikos Christodoulides that the nation “can count on France and our friendship” following last week’s drone strike. Macron made the remarks in a post on X after visiting the Andreas Papandreou air base in Paphos on Monday, where he met Christodoulides and […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 08:36

German FM in Cyprus: We are committed to a strong Europe

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Tuesday said that his country is “committed to peace and to a strong Europe”, as he visited Cyprus amid a deepening conflict in the Middle East. He was welcomed at the Cypriot foreign ministry by his counterpart Constantinos Kombos, and wrote in the ministry’s visitors’ book that “in these […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 08:23

45 flights cancelled at Larnaca and Paphos as travel disruptions continue

A total of 45 flights were cancelled on Tuesday to and from both Larnaca and Paphos airport as regional tensions due to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continued to disrupt air travel. Airport scheduling data showed 16 arriving flights and 13 departing flights cancelled, affecting routes mainly linked to the Middle East. Flights involving destinations […]

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