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Larnaca-Nicosia motorway hit by crashes near Lymbia

Three collisions caused major delays on the Larnaca-Nicosia motorway near Lympia on Monday morning, forcing the temporary closure of both lanes. Police said the accidents happened around 8.30am near the Lympia exit, creating heavy congestion and traffic disruption in the area. Both lanes were closed for a period, with traffic diverted via the old Larnaca-Nicosia […]

30.03.2026 10:58

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Shipping deputy ministry to host third annual maritime education day

Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Shipping will hold its third annual educational day, “I Know the World of Shipping,” on Tuesday, March 31, in Limassol, as part of efforts to bring more young people closer to the maritime sector. The event, organised in cooperation with the Counselling and Vocational Educational Service of the Ministry of Education, […]

30.03.2026 10:58

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Thrilling opening weekend in Cyprus Cricket T20 Cup

The 2026 Cyprus Cricket T20 Cup, presented by Hurry Curry, kicked off with an action-packed opening weekend. MSN Sports Club secured an impressive win over the formidable Punjab Lions in a low-scoring contest. Meanwhile, Markhor began their campaign in dominant fashion with a convincing victory against Limassol Moufflons, and Nicosia Tigers edged past fellow Bangladeshi […]

30.03.2026 10:27

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Israel reports second attack from Yemen as Middle East conflict escalates

The Israeli military said on Monday that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched from Yemen for only the second time since the U.S.-Israeli war began. It said two drones from Yemen were intercepted early Monday but gave no further details. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia entered the […]

30.03.2026 10:25

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Sinner wins in Miami to capture historic ‘Sunshine Double’

Jannik Sinner beat Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-4 in a rain-hit Miami Open final on Sunday to become the first man to complete the coveted ‘Sunshine Double’ without dropping a set. The Italian world number two won 92% of his first-serve points and saved all three break points he faced en route to a victory […]

30.03.2026 10:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

British Bases Seek to Install 32 Antennas at Akrotiri; Local Mayor Vows Legal Challenge

The British Bases are seeking to install a new cluster of 32 antennas at Akrotiri, a project that would require the expropriation of roughly 340 skales of land. In an effort to ease public concern over possible health effects, base authorities have offered to install three electromagnetic‑radiation monitors and to release the readings — along […]

30.03.2026 10:15

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Turkish Cypriots on general strike over north’s cost-of-living allowance plans

Turkish Cypriots on Monday embarked on a general strike over the north’s ruling coalition’s plans regarding the cost-of-living allowance, with thousands of people marching from around northern Nicosia to the Turkish Cypriot legislature building in the northern sector of Ayios Dhometios. Three separate starting points were listed for the march: the “Citroen lights” at the […]

30.03.2026 10:10

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Cyprus Symphony Orchestra gets into Easter spirit

April’s first classical music concert by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents two unique historical and spiritual compositions: John Rutter’s Requiem and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Exsultate. The Events 1 – Rutter: Requiem concert is set to open the Easter period with a concert in Limassol on April 2, followed the next evening by a concert in […]

30.03.2026 10:00

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Back to school: robots learn from factory workers

A Czech startup is making factory automation easier by letting workers teach robots new tasks through simple demonstrations instead of complex coding. By Anthony King What if training a robot to handle dirty, dangerous work on the factory floor was as simple as showing it how? Czech startup RoboTwin is doing exactly that, helping factory […]

30.03.2026 09:30

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Anti-corruption authority asks people to stop complaining about audit office reports

The anti-corruption authority on Monday asked people to stop filing complaints to it based on the content of reports published by the audit office. “Whenever the audit office publishes one of its reports, people, perhaps with good intentions, submit a complaint to the authority, regarding as facts the content of those reports, and then request […]

30.03.2026 09:13

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Police alerted after ‘suspicious vehicle’ spotted near Russian embassy

The police were alerted on Monday morning after a “suspicious vehicle” was seen parked outside a primary school near the Russian embassy in Nicosia. After officers arrived on the scene, the area surrounding the vehicle was cordoned off. More to follow…

30.03.2026 08:40

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War between Hezbollah and Israel deepens fractures in Lebanon

War between Israel and Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon’s fragile state and society towards breaking point, straining sectarian and political faultlines as Shi’ite Muslims are displaced and enmity deepens between the Iran-backed group and its opponents. Of all Lebanon’s many crises since a 1975-90 civil war, the renewed conflict ignited by the Iran war could be […]

30.03.2026 08:37

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New migrant centre in Limnes partially opened

The new migrant centre in Limnes, near the Larnaca district village of Menoyia, has been partially opened, the justice ministry said. It described the new centre as a “substantial step in upgrading the state’s infrastructure, which strengthens the operational management of migration and immediately relieves the existing structures”. To this end, it said that it […]

30.03.2026 08:36

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Trump relaxes Cuba oil stance, cites concern for ‘the People’

President Donald Trump signaled he was reversing course on blocking oil shipments to Cuba on Sunday, saying he had “no problem” with any country sending in crude as a Russian tanker neared a Cuban port with a badly needed shipment. A sanctioned Russian vessel, part of the country’s “shadow fleet,” was just off the coast […]

30.03.2026 08:24

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Today’s weather: Increased cloud cover, isolated rain

Monday is set to begin with increased cloud cover across most of the island, with those clouds producing isolated rain and even the odd storm. Temperatures will rise to 19 degrees Celsius inland, and on the west, southwest, and north coasts, 20 degrees Celsius on the southeast and east coasts, and eight degrees Celsius in […]

30.03.2026 08:16

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Australia to halve tax on fuel, underwrite spot cargoes

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday the government would halve the excise on fuel and diesel and remove the heavy road user charge for three months to help households cope with a surge in costs driven by the Iran war. Halving the tax would reduce the cost of fuel by 26.3 Australian cents […]

30.03.2026 08:14

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Cyprus among lowest in EU for road freight as maritime stays dominant

Cyprus has been ranked among the lowest member states in the European Union for road freight transport share in 2024, highlighting the country’s continued reliance on maritime transport. According to the latest figures from Eurostat, Cyprus recorded a road freight share of 3.5 per cent in 2024, up slightly from 3.4 per cent in 2023 […]

30.03.2026 08:10

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Trump says Iran leaders reasonable, ‘I think we’ll make a deal with them,  but it’s possible we won’t’

President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran have been meeting “directly and indirectly” and that Iran’s new leaders have been “very reasonable”, as more U.S troops arrived in the region and Tehran warned it will not accept humiliation. Trump’s remarks on Sunday came after Pakistan, which is acting as an intermediary between Tehran and […]

30.03.2026 08:01

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus warns citizens against Easter travel to Middle East conflict zones

Cyprus’ foreign minister issued a stern warning to citizens considering Easter holiday travel to areas affected by the conflict in the Middle East, urging them to follow official guidance and avoid unnecessary risks. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said the situation in the region remains “dangerous and unpredictable,” and called on the public to monitor and […]

30.03.2026 08:00

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EU invests in fusion energy and nuclear research

The European Commission recently adopted the Work Programme for the 2026 and 2027 Euratom Research and Training Programme, marking a decisive step in the development of nuclear technologies. The programme provides complementary funding to Horizon Europe while covering a broad spectrum of nuclear research and innovation activities. It aims to strengthen the EU’s energy independence, […]

30.03.2026 07:50

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Global semiconductor market exceeds $830bn amid AI surge

The global semiconductor market surpassed $830 billion in 2025, according to market intelligence firm Omdia, marking the second consecutive year of more than 20 per cent annual revenue growth. This milestone represents the first time since 2001 that the industry has recorded two consecutive years with over 20 per cent growth, highlighting the scale of […]

30.03.2026 07:30

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Israel blocks Cardinal from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, sparking outcry

Israel blocked Jerusalem’s Catholic cardinal from marking Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, sparking an international outcry that led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reverse the ban for the remainder of Holy Week. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Friar Francesco Ielpo from entering the […]

30.03.2026 07:02

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5G core investments surge as operators accelerate standalone rollout

Communications Service Providers (CSPs) increased their 5G packet core network investments by 83 per cent year-on-year during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest industry analysts at Omdia. The firm’s latest report shows that this surge reflects strong momentum behind 5G Standalone deployments, alongside a continued emphasis on digital transformation and new revenue […]

30.03.2026 07:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Police Arrest Four in Overnight Crime‑Prevention Sweep

Police carried out intensified overnight patrols across Cyprus as part of ongoing targeted operations aimed at preventing serious crime and strengthening public safety, authorities said Monday. During the coordinated checks, officers arrested four people on various offenses, including possession of a knife and illegal stay in the Republic. Police stopped 524 vehicles and checked 675 […]

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