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Cyprus beaten by workmanlike Belarus

Cyprus were beaten 1-0 by a workmanlike Belarus side in an international friendly at the GSP Stadium on Thursday evening. The game was a scrappy affair, with few moments of quality to show for itself and few chances at either end of the pitch, but the visitors were more assertive with the ball and more […]

26.03.2026 21:10

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CyTA cleared to enter renewables market amid competition fears

The Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CyTA) got the green light on Thursday to operate in the energy sector, though it remained an open question whether the semi-governmental organisation will compete or collude with the Electricity Authority which up until now dominated the space. By a majority vote, the House approved a bill allowing CyTA to expand […]

26.03.2026 20:42

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus deputy minister in Brussels for first trilogue on EU Returns Regulation

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection, Nikolas A. Ioannidis, traveled to Brussels yesterday to take part in the first political trilogue on the proposed EU Returns Regulation. The draft measure aims to increase the return of third‑country nationals who have no legal right to remain in the European Union and to curb abuse […]

26.03.2026 20:35

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Christodoula march to take place across Cyprus on April 18

The Christodoula March 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 18, simultaneously in all cities across Cyprus, the Cyprus anti-cancer society said. In a statement, the organisation described the march as the largest and most recognisable cancer awareness and support campaign on the island, now entering its 51st year. “The Christodoula March continues to unite […]

26.03.2026 19:51

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Four university artists present a Limassol exhibition

The Sky Over Your Head Will Be Iron and the Ground Beneath You Copper is the title of a new exhibition set to open at Lumiere Art Gallery in Limassol on April 3. Welcoming four artists from Poland’s University of Art, the exhibition refers to both the name of the gallery and to one of […]

26.03.2026 19:49

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Pame Express to run two more months amid driver shortage

The company operating the Pame Express park-and-ride service in Nicosia said Thursday it can keep the service going for two more months, by which time it expects a definitive solution to the shortage of drivers. The service, connecting the GSP stadium to the city center, was initially set to be suspended on March 23, 2026, […]

26.03.2026 19:15

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Forestry Department reports strong public turnout for International Day of Forests events

Cyprus’ Forestry Department has said that all activities organized for the International Day of Forests on March 21 were successfully completed, drawing strong participation from the public. According to the department, visitors joined guided walks along several nature trails across the island — including Agioi Anargyroi, Delikipos, Chelidonia, Doxa Soi o Theos–Moutti tis Horas, Xyliatos […]

26.03.2026 18:45

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Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot parties call for joint action over foot-and-mouth outbreak

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties on Thursday called for stronger cooperation and the reinforcement of joint mechanisms to protect the environment and public health, amid the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak on the island. In a joint statement issued after their regular bicommunal meeting at the Ledra Palace hotel in Nicosia, party leaders and […]

26.03.2026 18:36

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Court to decide access to classified prison files

Nicosia criminal court ruled on Thursday that it will take it upon itself to determine which case files should be deemed classified or secret, in the trial involving the theft of a trove of documents from the central prisons. On trial are the former director of the prisons Anna Aristotelous, former vice-director Athena Demetriou, five […]

26.03.2026 18:21

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Venezuela’s Maduro arrives at US court in dispute over legal fees

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrived in a Manhattan courtroom on Thursday where he will argue that drug trafficking charges against him should be thrown out more than two months after he and his wife were captured in a surprise U.S. military raid in Caracas. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been embroiled in […]

26.03.2026 17:55

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Keve pleased with new govt measures, Oev asks for more to support tourism sector

The Cyprus chamber of commerce and industry (Keve) on Thursday expressed its satisfaction with the package of eight measures announced by the government to support businesses and consumers in light of rising costs amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, the employers’ and industrialists’ federation (Oev) called on the government to do more […]

26.03.2026 17:38

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Only biological females will be allowed in Olympic female events

Only biological female athletes, whose gender will be determined by a one-time gene-screening test, will now be eligible to take part in female category events at the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday. The IOC unveiled its new policy, following an 18-month consultation phase, on the protection of the female category […]

26.03.2026 17:35

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Investment firm completes latest round of share buybacks

Demetra Holdings Plc on Thursday announced that it completed the purchase of 8,132 of its own shares during a trading session held on March 24, 2026. According to the announcement, the transaction was carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the circulars issued by the Cyprus Securities and […]

26.03.2026 17:32

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Israeli plan for Lebanon ‘buffer zone’ follows long past of invasions, occupation

Israel has said it will seize a chunk of southern Lebanon to create a ‘buffer zone’ against Hezbollah militants, stoking fears among Lebanese of Israeli military occupation that could deepen instability and stoke further displacement. WHAT HAS ISRAEL DONE, AND WHAT IS IT PLANNING? Israel on March 4 ordered all residents south of Lebanon’s Litani […]

26.03.2026 17:24

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UK denies intercepted missile over Lebanon was aimed at Cyprus bases

The United Kingdom’s defence ministry has refuted reports that an Iranian missile intercepted over northern Lebanon was aimed at British bases in Cyprus, as new regional developments add further context to the incident. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on Thursday, a UK defence ministry spokesperson said, “our intelligence is of the highest calibre and does […]

26.03.2026 17:22

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Fuel prices jump by ‘largest amount in three years’

Consumer fuel prices jumped by the largest amount seen in the last three years during business hours on Thursday, consumers’ association chairman Marios Drousiotis said, with the impact of the conflict in the Middle East now being felt at the pump. He told the Cyprus Mail that average prices at the pump had increased by […]

26.03.2026 17:12

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Senegal football chief vows ‘crusade’ against decision to strip Africa Cup of Nations title

The head of Senegal’s football governing body vowed on Thursday to mount a “crusade” against a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the country’s African Cup of Nations title. Lawyers warned the case could reshape the world of football and undermine the principle that refereeing decisions are final. “This decision cannot […]

26.03.2026 17:10

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Parliament debates sweeping migration and asylum reform bill

Parliament on Thursday began discussing a government bill that will overhaul the law governing migrants and asylum seekers, drawing heavily on the European Pact on Migration and Asylum. According to Akel MP Aristos Damianou, chair of the House interior committee, it is a mammoth task – the bill is 240 pages long. Because of the […]

26.03.2026 17:07

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus to mark Earth Hour 2026 with hiking and stargazing event in Troodos

The Office of the Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare will host an Earth Hour 2026 event in Amiantos, Troodos, combining hiking, local food and stargazing. The event, organized in cooperation with the Troodos Development Company, the Troodos Geopark, the Troodos Observatory and the Hellenic Mountaineering Association of Nicosia, will take place on Saturday, […]

26.03.2026 17:00

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Christodoula Walk 2026: an institution of solidarity, social contribution

The Christodoula March, the largest and most widely recognised cancer awareness and support campaign in Cyprus, continues for its 51st year, bringing society together around the values of solidarity, contribution and human connection. It has become an enduring institution of social participation, highlighting the importance of supporting every fellow citizen affected by cancer, with respect […]

26.03.2026 16:58

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Three new cases detected in livestock disease outbreak, total rises to 49

Authorities confirmed three new cases of foot and mouth disease within the infected zone in the Dromolaxia-Meneou area of Larnaca, bringing the total number of affected units to 49, officials said on Thursday. Speaking to journalists, veterinary services spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said all recommendations made by European Commission experts during their visit to Cyprus in […]

26.03.2026 16:54

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Cyprus chief scientist boosts EU ties on AI and policy

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides has concluded a series of high-level meetings in Brussels and the Netherlands, aimed at strengthening Cyprus’ role in artificial intelligence, ocean policy and science-for-policy collaboration within the European Union. According to announcement released on Thursday, the meetings followed his participation in the Women Who Built Europe Summit in Brussels, where he […]

26.03.2026 16:52

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Lidl Cyprus and the Cyprus Red CrossSociety offer care and hope for Easter

For yet another year, the company supports the multifaceted work of the Cyprus Red Cross Society, proving, along with Carolina Pelendritou, that even the smallest gesture has great value. Lidl Cyprus, faithful to its long-standing commitment to social contribution, joins forces with the Cyprus Red Cross Society once again this year, transforming the Easter festive […]

26.03.2026 16:46

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Yemen’s Houthis ready to join Iran war if needed, raising new shipping risk

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, whose attacks on the Red Sea caused international shipping and trade chaos during the Gaza war, stands ready to strike the key waterway again in solidarity with Tehran, one Houthi leader told Reuters, a move that would deepen a global oil and economic crisis brought on by the Middle East war. […]

26.03.2026 16:44

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