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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 18:12

Bombing of Tehran intensifies as Iran vows retaliation

The U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran entered its sixth day on Thursday with what residents described as even more intensive bombing, while Iran vowed to retaliate anywhere for a U.S. attack on a ship thousands of miles from the battle zone. Inside Iran, the abrupt postponement of a planned three days of mourning for slain Supreme […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 18:10

Bitcoin (BTC) supply nears 20 Million, what the final 114-year stretch means for new crypto protocols

The Bitcoin network is approaching one of its most significant historical milestones. As of early March 2026, the total number of Bitcoin in circulation is nearing the 20 million mark. Out of the fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist has already been mined.  While […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 17:27

UK ‘taking every measure’ to protect Cyprus, Starmer says

The United Kingdom is “taking every measure” to protect Cyprus, the country’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Thursday, days after the British Akrotiri air force base on the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone. “I want to be really clear to everybody in Cyprus that we’re taking every measure that is needed […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 17:13

National Security Council on alert ‘around the clock’

The National Security Council is coordinating actions around the clock, and President Nikos Christodoulides participates in person whenever necessary, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday. He added that the president of the Republic had thanked Greece, France, Italy and Spain for their contribution, clarifying that any actions taken by the United Kingdom were carried […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 17:10

Central Bank of Cyprus announces upcoming bank closures

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) issued a public notice on Thursday to inform people and businesses that banks will be closed for two upcoming national holidays. According to the official announcement, the closures are scheduled to take place during the final week of March and the first week of April to observe two historical […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 17:03

Business as usual for UK-US special relationship, Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the country’s so-called special relationship with the United States was operating as normal, after Trump earlier this week criticised the UK and said Starmer had hurt the pair’s historically close ties. “We’re sharing intelligence on a 24/7 basis in the usual way. That is the special relationship. That is […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 16:36

Brief ‘security threat’ at Akrotiri concludes within minutes

A briefly declared “security threat” which was announced at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base shortly before 4.30pm was declared to be over five minutes later. The threat was the second of its kind to be declared on Thursday, with both having been stated to be “concluded” within minutes of their announcement.

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 16:30

Ripple price update: Why XRP is falling while top cryptos and utility protocol rebound

While Bitcoin and several utility-focused protocols are attempting to stage a recovery from recent lows, Ripple (XRP) is struggling to maintain its footing. As of today, XRP has experienced a notable pullback, diverging from the broader “relief rally” seen in other sectors of the crypto economy. This downward pressure comes at a time when institutional […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 16:18

Civil Defence to re-evaluate shelters across Cyprus

Authorities in Cyprus are reinspecting bomb shelters across the island and reviewing emergency systems, Civil Defence confirmed on Thursday. Civil Defence spokesperson Panayiotis Liasidis told CNA that inspections will be carried out in collaboration with other competent services to re-evaluate and reinspect shelters. This comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East following the US-Israel […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 16:08

Cyprus government warns duration of Middle East crisis will define economic fallout

Cyprus economy resilient enough to withstand regional shock, says spokesman Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Thursday said that the Cyprus government is conducting ongoing assessments of the economic impact of the crisis caused by the conflict with Iran, stressing that its duration will determine the scale of consequences for the country. Speaking during a briefing […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 16:08

Serena might eye Wimbledon for comeback, Djokovic says

Novak Djokovic has suggested that Serena Williams could see Wimbledon as the ideal venue to return to tennis if the 23-times Grand Slam champion decides to make a comeback to the game later this year. The 44-year-old American has not played since the 2022 U.S. Open, after which she said she was “evolving away from […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 16:00

The GRAMMAR JUNIOR School

Give Your Child the Gift of a World-Class Education at The Grammar Junior School At The Grammar Junior School in Nicosia, we believe that every child matters. We offer a holistic education that combines strong academic foundations with character development, creativity, and real-world skills. Our aim is to nurture confident, curious learners who grow into […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 15:53

Council of EU presidency goes online as regional crisis continues

Meetings held under the auspices of Cyprus’ holding of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency are now being held online rather than in person, with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacting the island’s transport links with Europe. “As regards the meetings of working groups, committees, and conferences, many of those meetings […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 15:26

BuySell unveils map search to give full view of Cyprus property market

BuySell, the leading real-estate marketplace in Cyprus, has launched a major upgrade to the property search experience: Map Search, a feature that allows users to view and filter more than 150,000 properties for sale and rent across Cyprus directly on an interactive map, combined with Satellite View and Street View virtual exploration. The new feature […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 15:23

MI6 chief to meet Christodoulides as Cyprus steps up security consultations

President Nikos Christodoulides will meet the head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service (MI6), Blaise Metreweli, on Friday at the presidential palace, as Cyprus intensifies high-level security consultations amid rising regional tensions. According to the official programme released by the presidency, Christodoulides will receive Metreweli at 9am. The meeting comes at a sensitive moment for the […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 15:19

Is Cyprus in danger?

A few days after Iranian drones started attacking the British Bases in Cyprus, we asked a selection of people in Nicosia if they felt threatened or in danger, and who they blamed for the war.

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 15:14

Fourth suspect arrested for assault against driver

The police arrested a 23-year-old man on Wednesday afternoon in connection with the assault against a 46-year-old in Limassol. He is the fourth suspect to be arrested for the February 12 incident. The other three, aged 22, 21 and 17, were arrested on February 16. The 46-year-old reported the incident on February 13, saying that […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 15:00

The cost of studying in the UK

By Philippa Tracy Historically, the UK has been a very popular university destination for students from Cyprus. But in the aftermath of Brexit, from 2020 the number of Cypriot students applying to UK universities dropped by nearly 50 per cent. Last year, the British Council said fewer than 5,000 Cypriot students enrolled in UK universities. […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 14:53

Falling fuel and energy prices keep Cyprus inflation in check

Inflation in Cyprus remained almost flat in February, reaching just 0.1 per cent, as a drop in energy costs offset rising prices in the services sector, according to the latest report from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). According to Cystat, the consumer price index in February 2026 decreased by 0.12 points, reaching 99.86 units compared […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 14:53

Frederick uni academic ranked among world’s top 0.05% of scholars in his field

Frederick University proudly announces that Andreas Poullikkas, Professor of Energy Systems at the School of Engineering, has been recognised as a 2025 “Highly Ranked Scholar” by the international analytics platform ScholarGPS, placing him among the top 0.05 per cent of scholars worldwide in his field. ScholarGPS honours Highly Ranked Scholars for exceptional productivity, impact and […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 14:46

Cyprus IT sector calls for reform to boost competitiveness

Cyprus’ information technology sector called for urgent reforms in the way informatics is taught in schools, warning that the country risks falling behind if education does not keep pace with technological change. Speaking at the Teachers for STEM conference organised by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS), George Malekkos, president of Cyprus IT Enterprises Association (CITEA), […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 14:45

ComplyMAP Group global operations come under Complyport brand

ComplyMAP Group announces that, effective March 2, 2026, all companies within the Group (Complyport, MAP S.Platis, MAP FinTech, GentiumUK and Spinebiz) will operate under a single, global brand: Complyport. This strategic move marks a defining milestone in the Group’s evolution into a fully integrated, global compliance, governance, risk and RegTech powerhouse. Complyport now operates through […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 14:42

Azerbaijan vows to respond after four injured by Iranian drones

Azerbaijan warned on Thursday that it was preparing unspecified response measures after two Iranian drones flew across its border and injured four people in the Nakhchivan exclave, raising concern about further spillover of the conflict in the Middle East. “These attacks will not remain unanswered,” the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry said in a statement. It added […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 14:40

Cyprus trails northern Europe in electric car adoption

Cyprus remains stuck in the slow lane of Europe’s green transition, with electric vehicles accounting for just 0.51 per cent of the island’s passenger car fleet in 2024, according to Eurostat. Because of its size, Cyprus is treated as a single region in the dataset examining the share of electric passenger cars by region in […]

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