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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 15:34

Cyprus economy grew by 3.8 per cent in 2025 as real GDP hits €30.5bn

Cyprus’ gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 3.8 per cent in real terms in 2025, according to preliminary estimates by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The statistical service said the economy recorded positive growth of 3.8 per cent in real terms compared with 2024, with GDP at constant prices reaching €30.52 billion. In current prices, […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 15:30

How to build a capsule wardrobe that works in Cyprus

Many wardrobes are full, yet people still feel like they have nothing suitable to wear. The issue is often not the absence of clothing but the lack of coordinating pieces. The concept of a capsule wardrobe, often shown online as a perfectly curated closet, is essentially a small collection of versatile clothing pieces that can […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 15:29

Slight price increase seen in e‑kalathi products

Prices of products in the e-kalathi app have risen slightly, the Consumers Association said on Monday, referring to the first two months of 2026. This data comes from the association’s new price observatory, which said the average total increase for January and February was 0.77 per cent. In contrast, a small decrease of 0.51 per […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 15:21

European Commission welcomes Cyprus’ approach to anti-fraud policy

Cyprus launched its anti-fraud agenda under the EU Council Presidency, hosting the first meeting of the Working Party on Combating Fraud in Brussels and welcoming the new director-general of the European Anti-Fraud Office (Olaf), Petr Klement. According to a statement from the general accounting office, the meeting was chaired last week, by the director of […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 15:20

Cyprus FMD spread ‘normal and expected’

The continuing spread of foot and mouth disease seen over the weekend was “normal and expected within the infected zone,” veterinary services department spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou said on Monday. Almost all units within a three-kilometre radius of the first cases have now been vaccinated, she said, with private veterinarians administering 64,900 doses. Meanwhile, the first […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 15:00

Love it or hate it, AI is taking over the classroom

It’s safe to say that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become part of both teachers and students’ lives. Some say it has changed traditional classrooms into more dynamic spaces of personalised learning reflecting the future lives of children growing up in a tech age. Others caution its influence in the classroom and question if there is […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 14:55

Global shipping disrupted as tankers stranded, damaged

Insurance companies are cancelling war risk coverage for vessels in the Gulf as the widening Iran conflict disrupted shipping, leaving at least four tankers damaged, a seafarer killed and 150 ships stranded around the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping through the strait between Iran and Oman, which carries around one fifth of oil consumed globally as […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 14:31

Open call for artists, groups, creators to take part in BoCCF’s 10th Faneromeni fest

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (BoCCF) is planning a new series of activities and events to mark the 10th anniversary of the Faneromeni Arts Festival (2016–2026), and issuing an open call for emerging artists, groups and creators to submit their proposals. This year’s theme pays tribute to the past while serving as a source […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 14:11

Major Saudi refinery, Iraqi Kurdish and Israeli oil, gas fields shut amid Mideast strikes

Saudi Arabia shut its biggest domestic oil refinery on Monday after a drone strike, a source said, as Israeli and U.S. strikes and Iranian retaliation triggered precautionary shutdowns of oil and gas facilities across the Middle East. A wave of attacks on the region stretched into a third day, resulting in the suspension of most […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 14:06

Fire breaks out on wooden roof of house

A fire broke out shortly after midnight on the wooden roof of a house in Ayios Theodoros, the fire service reported on Monday. Four fire engines from the Larnaca district responded after a call was received reporting the blaze at three minutes past midnight. Part of the wooden roof was damaged by the flames and […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 14:01

Woman critically injured in Limassol accident

A 61-year-old woman is being treated in a critical condition at a private hospital in Limassol after being struck by a car on Monday morning, police said. The accident occurred around 7am in the Ypsonas area while the woman was attempting to cross the road. She was hit by a vehicle driven by a 33-year-old […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 13:50

‘No shortage of lamb and goat meat for Easter’

There doesn’t seem to be a shortage of meat for the Easter table, spokesman for the sheep and goat farmers’ coordinating committee Panikos Kaponas said on Monday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, he said the situation will depend on the progress of foot and mouth disease. “As the data currently stands regarding foot and […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 13:48

Travel stocks tumble as war sparks worst disruption since pandemic

Travel shares tumbled on Monday as escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran disrupted flights worldwide, forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs and sent oil prices surging, with analysts warning of weeks of disruption. Dubai, the world’s busiest international hub, and Doha remained shut for a third day, leaving tens of thousands […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 13:41

Two Greek frigates, two Greek fighter jets en route to Cyprus

Two Greek frigates and two Greek F-16 fighter jets are en route to Cyprus, after the island became the target of drone strikes on Monday, Greece’s Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said. One of the two frigates is the Kimon class Belharra, a brand-new navy ship which entered service late last year, and is armed with […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 13:32

Cyprus chamber of commerce pledges coordinated support for businesses hit by war

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Monday said it is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and pledged coordinated support for Cypriot businesses amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty. “As part of its institutional role, Keve is monitoring with particular attention the developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on the […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 13:18

Cyprus voices dissatisfaction with UK over British bases assurances

The government publicly expressed strong dissatisfaction with the United Kingdom on Monday over the absence of what it described as “clear and timely assurances” that the British bases on the island would not be used for any purpose other than humanitarian activity, following the overnight drone strike at the Akrotiri base. Speaking after an extended […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 13:13

CySEC marks decade of social impact with first annual CSR review

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) published its first comprehensive annual review on Monday, detailing a decade of corporate social responsibility and a strategic pivot towards environmental, social, and governance principles. The report, titled “Navigating Change: The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Social Impact Annual Review 2025”, outlined the regulator’s stated commitment to transparency […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 13:03

Akrotiri strike prompts security meetings and evacuation measures

Residents of Akrotiri were displaced early Monday after a military drone struck facilities within the British bases shortly after midnight, leading to precautionary evacuations, school closures and a series of high-level security meetings. The unmanned aerial vehicle impacted the airfield at RAF Akrotiri, causing limited material damage, according to official statements. The explosion was audible […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 12:59

Fuel prices will go up, petrol station owners warn, as conflict engulfs region

Fuel prices are expected to rise “visibly” in the next 10 days, petrol station owners’ association chairman Savvas Prokopiou said on Monday, with a widening conflict now engulfing the region. He told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that the wholesale price paid by petrol station owners has risen by between 10 and 12 per cent […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 12:50

Paphos airport ‘evacuated’ – reports

Paphos airport was evacuated on Monday afternoon after a “suspicious object” was seen on radars, according to reports. News website Reporter stated that instructions had been given for the terminal to be evacuated. More to follow…

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 12:36

Municipality steps up support for livestock farmers

Municipal services are at the disposal of livestock farmers, the mayor of Dromolaxia–Meneou said on Monday, following a meeting held on February 27 to address concerns over foot-and-mouth disease. Speaking to CNA, Mayor Andreas Andronikou announced that a municipal employee has been assigned to assist livestock farmers around the clock with any issues related to […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 12:09

New ‘security threat’ declared at Akrotiri

A new “security threat” was declared at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus shortly after midday on Monday, the Cyprus Mail has learned. Sources informed the Cyprus Mail that personnel at the base were told of the threat, and instructed to “return to your homes and stay inside until further notice”. They were also […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 12:06

Woman injured after car overturns near Yeroskipou

A 58-year-old woman was injured in a traffic accident on Monday shortly after 7am on the highway near Yeroskipou, while travelling towards Paphos, police said. According to police, the vehicle she was driving skidded and overturned. The circumstances of the accident are under investigation. An ambulance and fire brigade were dispatched to the scene to […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 12:02

Kremlin in constant contact with Iran’s leaders over ‘outright aggression’

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia was in constant contact with the Iranian leadership about what it called the “outright aggression” against Tehran and was deeply disappointed by how events had unfolded. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday condemned the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a “cynical” murder and the […]

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