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Eurostat Forecasts Rise in Cyprus Cattle and Sheep Numbers

Eurostat is projecting an increase in cattle and sheep production in Cyprus over the next six months, according to new data released by the EU statistics agency. Experts estimate the cattle population will rise from 9,620 to nearly 10,000 before dropping slightly to just above 9,000 in the first half of 2027. Sheep numbers are […]

19.03.2026 10:45

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Ayia Napa Marina welcomes Spring with vibrant Spring Festival

Ayia Napa Marina officially celebrates the arrival of the new season and invites you to a blooming Spring Festival on Saturday, April 4th, 2026. From 2-7pm, join us for an afternoon filled with floral beauty and creative activities. The event features: We look forward to welcoming spring together at the island’s most iconic marina. For […]

19.03.2026 10:44

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Foreign buyers drive sharp increase in Cyprus property prices

Cyprus recorded an accelerated increase in house prices in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by strong demand from both domestic and foreign buyers, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The central bank said the trend also reflects a gradual rise in housing supply and construction costs remaining at historically high levels, with […]

19.03.2026 10:34

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Limassol man arrested after attempt to dispose of drugs during police raid

A 40-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday evening in Limassol after police allegedly discovered drugs in his possession during a search of his property. According to the police, officers arrived at the property at around 6.45pm to execute a search warrant. The suspect reportedly refused to open the front door and was seen running towards […]

19.03.2026 10:31

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‘Esso Safe Vision’ drive first phase reveals need for driver eye care

The first phase of the pioneering corporate social responsibility programme “Esso Safe Vision”, implemented by eWise Cyprus Ltd – Esso Branded Supplier, has been successfully completed, delivering notable and, above all, practical results, with a total of 235 drivers participating. Over the course of seven initiatives, free optometric screenings were carried out for drivers at […]

19.03.2026 10:26

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Cyprus-based Threedium builds momentum after global AI event

Cyprus-founded Threedium presented its latest technology at NVIDIA GTC 2026 this week in San Jose, with the company reporting a strong reception following its appearance on the main stage. The presentation, which took place on Wednesday, was delivered by CEO Mike Charalambous, who introduced the company’s new Product Brain for the Agentic Web. The it […]

19.03.2026 10:23

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Swarovski presents second capsule collection with Ariana Grande

Swarovski unveils its second creative collaboration with pop icon and Global Brand Ambassador Ariana Grande. Co-created by Ariana Grande and Swarovski Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert, the new Ariana Grande x Swarovski Capsule collection is an ode to nature and its inspiration for self-expression. Set in the fantasy world of Ariana’s Garden, the new global […]

19.03.2026 10:10

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Shipping chief condemns Middle East attacks as threat to global trade

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) secretary-general Thomas Kazakos this week condemned the attacks on commercial vessels in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, warning that they threaten shipping, global trade and seafarers. In a statement issued at the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) 36th extraordinary council meeting, Kazakos said the attacks pose “an unacceptable threat” […]

19.03.2026 10:02

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North zeroes VAT on fuel to combat price rises amid Middle East war

Value added tax on fuel has been zeroed in the north to combat price rises amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the north’s ‘energy minister’ Olgun Amcaoglu said on Thursday. “The government is closely monitoring the process, taking the necessary steps, and has implemented certain regulations to protect consumers,” he told the north’s […]

19.03.2026 10:00

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Why Cyprus wastes nearly half its solar energy — and what battery storage could fix

By Dr Arkadius Sybaris  In 2025, Cyprus curtailed an estimated 306 gigawatt-hours of clean solar energy — enough to power roughly 51,000 homes for a year. Approaching half of all distributed solar generation on the island was produced and then thrown away because the grid could not absorb it. Meanwhile, the island’s electricity sector spent an […]

19.03.2026 09:52

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Cyprus property sector enters period of structural transformation

Cyprus’ real estate sector is entering a period of transformation, according to Yiannis Misirlis, chairman of the Cyprus Property Developers Association, Misirlis explained that “property development is no longer simply about constructing buildings or tracking investment flows, but increasingly about shaping the country’s economic, social and urban future”. That shift was evident in his address […]

19.03.2026 09:38

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Cyprus ministers visit Greek frigate Kimon in Limassol

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis attended the consecration of the Greek frigate “Kimon” at the port of Limassol on Wednesday, in a ceremony led by Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus and also attended by Justice Minister Costas Fitiris. The event took place while the FDI HN (Belharra) “Kimon” (F-601) was docked in Limassol for refuelling, following […]

19.03.2026 09:34

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Cyprus opens applications for ‘trusted flaggers’ of illegal online content

The radiotelevision and digital services authority on Thursday announced that it is accepting applications from entities and organisations which wish to act as “trusted flaggers” of illegal online content. “Trusted flaggers” are an element of the European Union’s digital services act, which was first rolled out in 2022, with the European Commission explaining that “trusted […]

19.03.2026 09:33

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Clocks will move forward by one hour on Sunday, March 29.

Clocks will move forward by one hour on Sunday, March 29. The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry announced that daylight saving time in Cyprus will begin at 3 a.m. on the last Sunday of the month. All European Union member states will continue to observe daylight saving time until Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.

19.03.2026 09:15

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Fire breaks out in abandoned house in Larnaca

A fire broke out in an abandoned house in Larnaca late on Wednesday night, the fire brigade said on Thursday. According to the fire brigade, the fire broke out at around 11.30pm, with two fire engines arriving on the scene shortly afterwards, and the fire being brought under control by 11.44pm. People in the area […]

19.03.2026 09:15

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Yellow weather warning issued for storms

A yellow weather warning has been issued for “strong thunderstorms” on Thursday. The warning will be in effect between 11am and 6pm, with the met office saying that at the storms’ peak, rain will fall at a rate of 35 to 55 millimetres per hour. It added that hailstones may also fall during those storms.

19.03.2026 09:09

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Delivery rider ‘robbed and beaten’ in Limassol

Police in Limassol on Thursday said they are investigating an incident in which a 22-year-old food delivery rider said he had been robbed and beaten. The man informed the police that on Wednesday evening, he had travelled to a location to deliver an order, and that upon his arrival “five or six” people had approached […]

19.03.2026 08:56

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Two arrested at Paphos airport after being found with large quantities of untaxed tobacco

Two people were arrested at Paphos airport on Wednesday after being found to have in their possession large quantities of tobacco products for which the requisite taxes had not been paid, the police said on Thursday. The first arrest was made at around 4pm, when at 47-year-old man who had arrived at the airport with […]

19.03.2026 08:51

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What’s on this weekend

This weekend, stories and songs of spring come to life in museums, independent films reach the big screen, new exhibitions open, community-focused zine-making parties appear, and lots of markets and car boot sales celebrate the season. There is no shortage of events here, and we have selected what not to miss. Here’s what’s on this […]

19.03.2026 08:35

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Today’s weather: Rain and storms

Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly cloudy across most of the island, with rain showers expected and even storms to hit during the day. Alongside the rain, hail may also fall during those storms, while heightened levels of dust will be observed in the atmosphere. Temperatures will rise to 19 degrees Celsius inland, 20 […]

19.03.2026 08:32

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Russia says messaging app Telegram remains in breach of regulations

Telegram messaging app is still ​not complying with ‌Russian laws, the state communications regulator Roskomnadzor said ​on Wednesday, ​according to state run news agency ⁠RIA. Russian authorities have ​repeatedly accused Telegram, ​one of the most popular messaging apps in Russia, ​of allowing itself ​to be used as a ‌platform ⁠for illegal and extremist content. Telegram rejects […]

19.03.2026 08:20

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Bank of Cyprus sets results review date, updates financial calendar

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has announced the date for reviewing its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, and released an updated financial calendar for 2026. The bank said its board of directors will convene on March 30, 2026, to examine the audited financial statements for the Bank of Cyprus Group. […]

19.03.2026 08:00

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Iran strikes Gulf energy sites after Israeli attack on key gas field

U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel “violently lashed out” and attacked Iran’s major gas field, a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war, but ruled out further such attacks by Israel unless Iran retaliated. Wednesday’s attack on the huge South Pars gas field drove oil prices higher and prompted a threat by Iran to […]

19.03.2026 07:47

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Knife Possession, Assault, Illegal Stay: Nine Arrested in Police Night Sweep

Police carried out intensified patrols across Cyprus overnight, conducting targeted crime‑prevention operations that led to nine arrests for various offenses, authorities said. The arrests involved cases including possession of knives, assault causing actual bodily harm, interference in judicial proceedings, illegal stay, and unlawful possession of duty‑free tobacco products. During the operations, officers stopped 559 vehicles […]

19.03.2026 07:42

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