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Israeli minister calls for annexation of southern Lebanon

Israel should extend its border with Lebanon up to the Litani River deep inside the country’s south, Israel’s finance minister said on Monday as Israeli troops bombed bridges and destroyed homes in the area in an escalating military assault. The comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich were the most explicit yet by a senior Israeli […]

23.03.2026 16:21

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Teachers’ union incensed after parent ‘attempts to attack teacher’

Teachers’ trade union Oelmek on Monday condemned an incident in which it said a parent of a pupil at a high school in Limassol entered the premises and attempted to attack a teacher. It said that “a parent entered the school and proceeded to make insults, make serious threats, and attempt a physical attack on […]

23.03.2026 16:20

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OTC trading, its benefits, and best features to look for

Have you ever wondered how serious capital is moving into crypto? If they all go through public order books on crypto exchanges, the market would constantly experience the most serious upheavals, and prices would totally go mad. In addition, moving large size through order books eventually turns the market against you, for by initiating large […]

23.03.2026 16:04

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French soldiers complete amphibious exercise in Cyprus

French soldiers completed an “amphibious exercise” in Cyprus over the weekend, with the French army saying the exercise had taken place as part of “technical training” involving sailors and soldiers from both France and Cyprus. It added that the exercise constituted an “opportunity … to strengthen cooperation”, to “conduct joint training to enhance our ability […]

23.03.2026 15:59

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How League of Legends built a billion-dollar Esports Empire from a free game

When Riot Games launched League of Legends in 2009, few could have predicted it would become one of the most profitable video games in history without charging players a single cent to download and play. Today, the game generates billions in annual revenue, supports a thriving professional esports ecosystem, and has fundamentally transformed how the […]

23.03.2026 15:57

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‘Prevention and preparedness key to tackling wildfires’

Prevention and preparedness are of critical importance in effectively dealing with fires, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Monday. He was speaking at a joint firefighting exercise at Larnaca Salt Lake involving the police air operations unit, the fire service and the volunteer group SupportCY. The exercise was based on a scenario involving a fire […]

23.03.2026 15:55

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Jordan–Cyprus air bridge launched amid regional disruption

Daily flights between Jordan and Cyprus will operate during the upcoming Passover period, as Israeli travel company ISSTA moves to address restricted air capacity and rising demand for outbound travel. The temporary “air bridge” will connect Aqaba airport with Paphos from March 30 to April 8, offering an alternative route for travellers affected by limitations […]

23.03.2026 15:47

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Young business leaders warned of toughest ever economic environment

The next generation of Cypriot family-business leaders is facing a uniquely volatile environment, requiring a shift toward tech-driven leadership and emotional intelligence. This was the key takeaway from a high-level roundtable discussion in Nicosia, where senior executives from the island’s leading corporations met with emerging entrepreneurs to discuss the future of the local economy. According […]

23.03.2026 15:47

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Christodoulides briefs national council on Cyprus problem and regional developments

President Nikos Christodoulides informed the national council on Monday of his recent engagements in Brussels, addressing the Cyprus problem, regional tensions in the Middle East, and the economic implications for the island. His Brussels trip included meetings with UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres, European commission president Ursula von der Leyen and participation in the European council […]

23.03.2026 15:43

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Congresswoman urges end to Cyprus arms embargo amid Turkish F-16 deployment

Republican congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis on Monday called for the permanent removal of the United States arms embargo on Cyprus following Turkey’s deployment of F-16 fighter jets to the north. Malliotakis described the move as “a brazen provocation against a key partner in the Eastern Mediterranean” and said it “endangers Cyprus’ sovereignty, destabilises the region, and […]

23.03.2026 15:32

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Are bonobos truly the peaceful counterparts to chimps? New study says no

Bonobos for years have had the reputation of being the cool hippies of the simian world, with a “make love, not war” ethos, in ​contrast to their belligerent cousins, the chimpanzees. But is this reputation valid? A new study suggests it is not. Researchers tabulated aggressive behavior such as charging, hitting, biting, slapping, ‌kicking and […]

23.03.2026 15:30

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How a statue becomes a living organism

A few years have passed since the sculptures at the MUSAN Underwater Museum were lowered onto the seabed near Ayia Napa, and now the first subtle signs of transformation are visible. Recent photos reveal patches of marine life starting to blanket the statutes, algae and other organisms have begun to settle on parts of the […]

23.03.2026 15:30

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Greece approves purchase of air defence system, upgrade of F-16 jets

Greece’s security council, KYSEA, approved on Monday the purchase of a three-billion euro multi-layer air and drone defence system and the upgrade of 38 F-16 fighter jets, the country’s Defence minister said on Monday. The total cost for the two projects, that were approved by a Greek parliamentary committee earlier in the month, was estimated […]

23.03.2026 15:21

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Hahn resigns as EU Cyprus envoy

Austrian diplomat Johannes Hahn on Monday resigned from his post as the European Commission’s envoy for the Cyprus problem, commission spokesperson for cohesion Maciej Berestecki said. “Hahn has resigned from his position as the commission’s special envoy for the Cyprus problem due to other outstanding commitments. The commission respects Hahn’s decision and thanks him for […]

23.03.2026 15:19

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Travel eSIMs are changing how Cypriots stay connected abroad and the savings are substantial

Cyprus may be a small island, but its residents are remarkably well-travelled. CyStat data shows that more than 137,000 Cypriot residents returned from trips abroad in November 2025 alone, a 14 per cent year-on-year increase. Greece, the United Kingdom, and Italy consistently rank as the most popular destinations, though travel extends well beyond Europe – […]

23.03.2026 15:19

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EasyJet warns Iran war will push up ticket prices from end of summer

The chief executive of easyJet said European consumers would start to see higher ticket prices as a result of the Iran war towards the end of summer, when existing fuel hedges come to an end. “The reality is that prices will start feeding through to the consumer towards the back end of the summer, but […]

23.03.2026 15:17

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Bill to create National Cancer Institute heads to plenum in early April

The bill for Cyprus’ new National Cancer Institute is going to plenum on April 2 with a mandate of contributing to prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, support, palliative care and rehabilitation. The House health committee wrapped up discussions on the issue on Monday, with MPs welcoming the move and others voicing reservations. Chairman of the committee […]

23.03.2026 15:15

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Cyberattacks ‘daily phenomenon’ due to regional tension

Cyprus is under the threat of cyberattacks due to geopolitical tension and its role as president of the European Council till the end of June, MPs heard on Monday during discussions at the House finance committee on the digital security authority budget. Director of the authority Antonis Antoniades warned that Cyprus was going through a […]

23.03.2026 15:00

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Cyta calls for rapid approval of energy bill

Cyta on Monday urged parliament to approve a bill allowing the organisation to operate within Cyprus’ energy sector. In a written statement, it said the measure would enable it to participate in the green transition, offer new services, and strengthen its role within the regulatory framework. “This is a decision on whether we want a […]

23.03.2026 14:54

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Cyprus remains safe place says Pace president

Cyprus remains “a safe country”, president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Pace) Petra Bayr said on Monday, expressing solidarity with Cyprus and its people. Bayr, heading the Pace presidential committee, met President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia to discuss the Cyprus problem, the war against Iran and Cyprus’ priorities during its EU […]

23.03.2026 14:47

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Greek professionals in Cyprus launch new association under chamber of commerce

The Association of Greek Professionals in Cyprus (Selek) has been officially established under the auspices of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), according to an official announcement. The new body aims to promote the professional, business, scientific and social interests of Greeks active in Cyprus. The announcement stated that the founding general assembly […]

23.03.2026 14:42

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Fidias elected president of Direct Democracy of Cyprus

Fidias Panayiotou was elected president of the Direct Democracy of Cyprus party on Sunday evening, securing 4,006 votes in an online internal election and defeating six other candidates. Around 7,000 members participated in the vote conducted through the Agora application, representing 56.79 per cent of total votes. Diana Constantinides was appointed vice-president, with Panayiotou saying […]

23.03.2026 14:39

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Bank of Cyprus reaches deal to acquire deposits and loans from CDB

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Monday announced an agreement to acquire performing loans, deposits and selected assets and liabilities from the Cyprus Development Bank (CDB), marking a strategic move aligned with its growth plans. The transaction, agreed between Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company and the Cyprus Development Bank, involves the acquisition of […]

23.03.2026 14:24

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Theotokos Foundation Americos Argyriou, Exness to develop new facility for ‘To Alma’ centre

The Theotokos Foundation Americos Argyriou and Exness have signed an agreement to develop a new facility for the Child Development Centre – To Alma in Limassol, marking an important step toward enhancing specialised support services for children with developmental challenges and their families in Cyprus. The agreement was formally signed on March 20, 2026 at […]

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