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In search of a diplomatic off-ramp

A Trump apologist explained his tendency to threaten military action and then back off as a deal making tactic to frighten his enemy to accept his terms. If the threat works well and good, if not, it all depends if any resulting reputational harm was worth it. His detractors called Trump’s pattern of behaviour a […]

29.03.2026 12:05

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President ‘optimistic’ on Cyprus talks as UN prepares settlement framework

President Nikos Christodoulides expressed optimism on Sunday regarding the restarting of negotiations on the Cyprus problem. Speaking after participating in a charity run in Ayia Napa, he said he expects a positive response from Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhuman. “There is no reason for the Turkish Cypriot leader not to accept a meeting,” he said. […]

29.03.2026 12:03

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus education ministry outlines mental‑health and resilience work in schools

Cyprus’ Education Ministry has released an overview of its mental‑health and resilience initiatives in schools, saying its Educational Psychology Service is broadening prevention programs, crisis‑response capacity and support for students with learning and emotional needs. According to the ministry, the service now operates across five interconnected areas. Its individual‑case and counselling unit remains the core […]

29.03.2026 12:00

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Freedom24 and the rise of Europe’s next-generation investment ecosystem

Across Europe, the brokerage landscape is evolving. Investors are no longer satisfied with transactional platforms that simply execute trades. They expect intuitive technology, ecosystem thinking and regulatory clarity – all wrapped into a seamless digital experience. In this new environment, Freedom Holding Corp. and its European brokerage brand Freedom24 are positioning themselves not merely as […]

29.03.2026 11:50

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

President heads to Egypt, targets first gas exports to Europe by 2027

Cyprus is aiming to achieve its first sale of natural gas to Europe via Egypt by 2027 to 2028, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, ahead of his departure to Cairo for a major regional energy summit. Speaking before travelling to participate in EGYPES 2026, Christodoulides said the visit “exclusively concerns energy issues” and signalled […]

29.03.2026 11:39

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Orban has already faced divine justice

Viktor Orban has not aged well. When I met him in Budapest two months before the Berlin Wall came down in 1989 he was a typical hyper-ambitious student leader. Anybody who has been to university knows the type: fluent, ruthless, perpetually on the look-out for the main chance, and oddly old still to be a […]

29.03.2026 11:28

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Famagusta autism centre to be completed within 18 months, president says

A model autism centre in Famagusta will be completed within 18 months at a cost of €4.5 million, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Sunday. Speaking in Ayia Napa after taking part in the “Run for Autism” charity event, Christodoulides said the government has moved beyond initial commitments and into implementation. The centre, first announced in […]

29.03.2026 11:27

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

A president should advise his ministers

The agriculture minister may or may not be incompetent but surely this is where having a president to advise any minister is a given. To have foot and mouth disease in this day and age is ridiculous, remembering what the British went though a few years ago culling all their cattle and sheep. This entire […]

29.03.2026 11:16

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus seeks to reassure tourists as bookings falter

Cyprus remains “among the safest countries in the world” and continues to operate as a highly competitive destination, deputy tourism minister Costas Koumis assured on Sunday. Speaking in Peyia at the opening of the World Chess Championship, being held for the first time on the island, Koumis said the central message being conveyed abroad is […]

29.03.2026 11:15

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Inadequate responses by Europe to the impact of Iran war

As the war with Iran, involving Israel and the US, escalates, governments in Europe appear to be underestimating its ongoing and future damaging economic impact. Already, the war has triggered much higher energy and related prices that are reducing real disposable incomes of households and raising business costs. Furthermore, the mounting structural damage to production […]

29.03.2026 11:15

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Antonelli takes championship lead with second straight win in Japan

Kimi Antonelli claimed his second consecutive victory at the Japanese Grand Prix to become the youngest driver to lead the Formula One world championship. The 19-year-old secured the win Sunday at Suzuka after a crash by Oliver Bearman triggered a safety car at a critical moment in the pit stop cycle. Antonelli had yet to […]

29.03.2026 11:03

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Can intellectual property outperform gold or land?

By Ramona Livera, Kyveli Antoniou and Anastasios Kostekoglou At critical stages of growth, businesses look outward for capital, to scale operations, enter new markets, strengthen infrastructure or remain competitive. In those moments, management’s attention usually turns to financial performance, tangible assets and historical revenue.   Intellectual property (IP) is increasingly recognised as a significant driver […]

29.03.2026 10:44

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Sincere thanks for a safe repatriation from Abu Dhabi

Having spent an extended ‘holiday’ in Abu Dhabi after a seven-day cruise in the Persian Gulf I would like you to include this thank you letter in your newspaper. I would like to thank the Republic of Cyprus, Cyprus Airways and everyone involved in my repatriation back home to Cyprus on a Cyprus Airways flight on March 11 from […]

29.03.2026 10:41

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Cyclist arrested after assaulting police and attempting to flee in Limassol

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Limassol after allegedly failing to stop for police, attempting to flee and assaulting officers, while found in possession of drugs. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at around 7.30pm, when police officers on patrol signalled a cyclist to stop for a check. According to police, “as soon as the […]

29.03.2026 10:32

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Cyprus establishes itself as a leading Mediterranean tech powerhouse

The landscape of the Cypriot economy is undergoing a fundamental shift as the island successfully positions itself as a regional beacon for technological advancement and digital sophistication. This evolution is no longer a distant ambition but a tangible reality supported by substantial financial commitments and a growing ecosystem of high-growth enterprises. Recent data indicates that […]

29.03.2026 10:30

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Easter by the sea feels better

Some Easter breaks feel more like routine than escape. This one does not. Set on the curve of Pissouri Bay, Columbia Beach Resort offers the kind of long weekend that replaces noise with sea air, long lunches and the easy calm of spring on the coast. For Easter 2026, the award-winning five-star resort is shaping […]

29.03.2026 10:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Unsettled conditions persist with strong winds across Cyprus

Rain, strong winds and colder conditions are affecting much of Cyprus, with unsettled weather expected to continue through Sunday and into the coming days, according to the met office. Sunday will be mainly cloudy, with periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms across the island. Snow is expected on the higher peaks of Troodos, while light […]

29.03.2026 10:21

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 23: Parliament is set to examine a bill that would give hundreds of hotels and tourist accommodation providers until December 31, 2028 to continue operating without a full licence, as the Deputy Ministry of Tourism seeks more time to resolve long-running planning […]

29.03.2026 09:00

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Cyprus is NOT the story…

Cyprus is not at war. Despite what the global media might have us believe, we’re sitting safe. For now, anyway. Okay, we’re close to the Middle East. And there will be consequences. Not – we hope – in terms of missiles or sirens or scenes on the evening news. But in quieter, less obvious ways. […]

29.03.2026 09:00

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Cyprus: an ‘unsinkable aircraft carrier’ no longer

Cyprus has long been regarded in strategic thinking as an “unsinkable aircraft carrier” in the Eastern Mediterranean. The phrase captures a hard reality. Today it carries a more troubling implication: growing vulnerability. The British Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) at Akrotiri and Dhekelia form part of the architecture of independence established by the 1960 Treaty of […]

29.03.2026 09:00

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Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports

The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing U.S. officials. The plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops, the Post reported. Whether President Donald Trump would approve any of those plans remains uncertain, according to the Post. The Trump administration has deployed […]

29.03.2026 08:33

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Tales from the coffeeshop: Is state too stupid or too corrupt?

ANYONE who watched the interview of MEP Fidias Panayiotou – now leader of the Direct Democracy of Cyprus party – with the over-the-hill hack Yiannis Kareklas on Sigma TV would no longer consider it absurd to vote for him. Fidias, in his down-to-earth style, made a complete fool of the pompous and patronising Kareklas, who […]

29.03.2026 08:30

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Our View: Nothing good can come of repeated state ‘support measures’

Measures to “support society” by the state whenever there is a spike in prices appear to have become the norm in the last few years. The precedent was set during the economic irrationality of the lockdowns, when a large number of businesses shut shop, and a large section of the workforce was paid by the […]

29.03.2026 08:04

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EU launches new guidance to decarbonise buildings across their life cycle

The European Commission this week unveiled a comprehensive strategy to decarbonise the built environment, introducing a whole life carbon approach to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from construction to demolition. The new staff working document provides a roadmap for authorities and industry professionals to address the largest consumers of materials and energy in the union. By […]

29.03.2026 07:00

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