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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 07:59

US orders non-emergency staff to leave Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members from Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan. The order comes as the U.S. monitors security risk linked to its conflict with Iran. More later…

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 07:56

Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift

President Donald Trump on Monday sought to justify a broad, open-ended war on Iran, offering his most extensive public comments yet on an operation whose stated aims and timeline have shifted since it began over the weekend. Trump, who was back at the White House after a weekend in Florida, said the U.S. and Israeli […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 07:48

Cyprus retail sales jump as 2026 begins with consumer surge

Retail trade turnover in Cyprus increased in both value and volume terms during January of this year, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The service reported that both the value index of retail trade turnover and the volume index of retail trade turnover recorded gains compared with January 2025. Specifically, the […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: shipping, Oev, Keve, CySEC, fuel prices up, Olaf

The global shipping industry has moved swiftly to shield fleets and crews as tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran spill into key maritime corridors, prompting warnings from governments, international bodies and major operators over rising risks in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond. In Cyprus, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping over the weekend urged owners […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 07:02

UK export orders hit four-year high despite rising factory cost pressures

Activity in Britain’s manufacturing sector rose last month and export orders increased by the most in four-and-a-half years, according to a survey that showed steady growth momentum at the start of the year despite stronger cost pressures. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index for British manufacturing edged down to 51.7 in February from 51.8 in […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 06:40

Italy’s industrial activity beats expectations with sharp February rise

Italy’s manufacturing sector expanded in February after two months of contraction, a survey showed on this week, offering some hope of a near-term economic pick-up. The Italian HCOB Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose sharply to 50.6 from January’s 48.1, climbing above the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction. The sub-indexes for output and new […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 06:00

Resilient car and aerospace demand bolsters French manufacturing sector

France’s manufacturing sector expanded in February, slightly beating initial estimates, helped by solid demand in the cars and aerospace sectors, S&P Global reported this week. The HCOB final France Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February slipped to 50.1 points from a 43-month high of 51.2 in January. Nevertheless, it remained above the 50.0 points […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 04:24

Beach safety must remain top priority, unions warn

Beach safety must remain top priority, unions warned on Monday, calling on the government to ensure there are enough lifeguards on the beaches this summer. In a joint statement, trade unions Sek, Peo and Deok said it is crucial to have enough lifeguards at lifeguard towers, adding that without them, the safety of bathers and […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 04:20

Our View: Government should not be spreading alarm amid Iran crisis

In times like these, the government of the country should have one objective, to make sure that there is calm and that citizens are made to feel safe. The president has an important role to play in this regard, his main job as head of state being to reassure citizens that the government is in […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 22:58

Tottenham fined for fans’ ‘racist or discriminatory’ behaviour at Frankfurt

Tottenham Hotspur have been fined €30,000 ($35,000) by Uefa over their fans’ “racist or discriminatory behaviour” during a 2-0 Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt in January, European soccer’s governing body said on Monday. Uefa also handed Spurs a suspended one-match ban on selling tickets to their fans for an away match in a European […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 22:55

Greek police detain man on suspicion of spying on naval base in Crete

Greek police have detained a 36-year-old man on suspicion of spying on a naval base on the island of Crete, a strategic facility for the United States in the eastern Mediterranean, police officials said on Monday. The man was detained at Athens’ airport on information by the country’s intelligence service. Souda Bay in Crete is […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 22:18

British bases police in Akrotiri overnight

The British bases have announced an enhanced presence of police officers in Akrotiri on Monday night. “We are grateful for the Republic of Cyprus’ cooperation in supporting the voluntary dispersal of the residents of Akrotiri village. There is an enhanced police presence in the village overnight,” the bases’ administration said in a statement on social […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 22:07

EU’s Costa thanks Greece for supporting Cyprus after drone attack

European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday he spoke to Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides to convey the European Union’s support after an Iranian Shahed drone, most likely fired by the Iran-backed Hezbollah, hit a British military base on the island. In a post on X, Costa expressed “appreciation” to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 22:01

Israel, US will ensure Iran does not have nuclear capabilities, Israeli UN envoy says

Israel and the United States will not stop their operations against Iran until their objectives are met and will do everything necessary to ensure Tehran does not have nuclear capabilities, Israel’s ambassador to the UN said on Monday. Speaking to reporters in New York, the envoy, Danny Danon, accused Iran of “lashing out in desperation” […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 21:40

Fuel tanker ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after drone strike, Iran Revolutionary Guards say

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said a fuel tanker, identified as the Honduran-flagged Athe Nova, was burning in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by two drones, Iranian news agencies reported on Monday. The strait is the world’s most vital oil export route, connecting the biggest Gulf oil producers, such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq and […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 21:28

Cyprus evaluating every statement made, was not involved in aggressions

The Republic of Cyprus is monitoring developments and evaluating every statement made and any information received, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday evening, following a National Security Council meeting. He reiterated that Cyprus remains focused on its humanitarian role as a factor of security and stability in the region and did not become involved […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 20:47

Cyprus postpones further EU meetings

Cyprus’ EU Presidency has postponed the informal council of ministers for European affairs, originally scheduled for March 2 and 3, as well as the informal council of culture, planned for March 5 and 6, after the island’s British Akrotiri air force base was struck by a drone amid the crisis in Iran. In a statement on […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 20:37

President discusses drone attack with Lebanese counterpart

President Nikos Christodoulides held a telephone conversation with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun following the drone attack on the British bases in Akrotiri, reportedly fired by Hezbollah in Lebanon, sources said on Monday. The same sources told the Cyprus News Agency that so far there was no information regarding a threat against the infrastructure of the […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 20:23

Turkey’s Erdogan says attacks on Iran are clear violation of international law

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday criticised the US and Israeli attacks on Iran as a “clear violation” of international law, adding that Turkey shared the pain of the Iranian people amid the widening war. Turkey, a Nato member and neighbour of Iran, had for weeks urged Washington and Tehran to reach an agreement during […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 20:10

Bill allowing Cyta to sell electricity to be sent to plenum

An amendment allowing Cyta to provide new services, including energy, will be sent to plenum, following discussions on Monday at the House finance committee. A representative of the legal service said the Constitution did not restrict the scope of activities of Cyta and the electricity authority (EAC), however he pointed out that issues of competition […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 19:26

€50 million to create electricity storage systems

A total of €50 million to install electricity storage systems at three designated sites across the island, will be spent this year by the Transmission System Operator (TSO), MPs heard on Monday. Parliamentarians were reviewing the TSO’s budget for fiscal year 2026, which comes to €67.3 million. Using electricity storage systems – arrays of batteries […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 19:23

Daylight disco party for women in Nicosia

Very soon, the whole world will celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. Several exciting events are coming up in Cyprus to mark the occasion and in downtown Nicosia, Nostalgia Parties team up with Yfantourgeio the Workplace for a daytime disco party for women. “On March 8 we celebrate International Women’s Day,” say organisers. “We […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 19:22

Brushing off Trump criticism, UK’s Starmer defends actions over Iran

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his actions in the Middle East on Monday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s criticism of Britain for not joining strikes against Iran by saying his decisions were guided by law and the “national interest”. In an address to parliament, Starmer said he was moved to allow the “limited” use […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 19:12

Cyprus has fewest women managers among EU members

Cyprus recorded the lowest percentage of women in managerial positions in 2024, with 25,3 per cent, compared to the EU average of 35.2 per cent, up from 31.8 per cent in 2014, Eurostat said on Monday. Women were more represented among young managers with 39 per cent of all managers in the age group 15 […]

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