Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trial of attempted murder suspect postponed till May

The trial of a 22-year-old accused of attempted murder has been postponed till May 4, at 9am, due to the court’s workload. The defendant appeared before the Larnaca criminal court on Wednesday under tight security. At a prior hearing, he pleaded not guilty to nine charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder and unlawful […]

18.03.2026 11:59

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UK races to contain meningitis outbreak in Kent after two deaths

Five new cases of meningitis have been found in Kent in southeast England, Britain said on Wednesday, taking the total to 20 in what has been called an “unprecedented” outbreak that has already killed two young people. All of those affected who are currently linked to the outbreak are young adults, the UK Health Security […]

18.03.2026 11:57

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus government and opposition move closer on foreclosure policy

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and opposition figures signalled growing political alignment on foreclosure policy, even as the government rejected calls for a blanket suspension. The emerging cooperation between Disy and Diko builds on their earlier joint backing of tax reform and is expected to extend to foreclosure legislation, according to a report by Philenews. The […]

18.03.2026 11:54

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Turkey: Warning over military operations off Karpasia is null and void

The notice to airmen (Notam) issued regarding possible military operations carried out in the skies off the coast of Cyprus’ Karpas peninsula is “null and void”, Turkish defence ministry spokesman rear admiral Zeki Akturk said on Wednesday, “The Greek Cypriot side periodically raises similar issues which create jurisdictional confusion in order to disregard the rights […]

18.03.2026 11:50

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Rain forecast across Cyprus as storm moves in from Egypt

Cyprus is set for a spell of unsettled weather with rain and thunderstorms expected from Wednesday night through to Sunday, as a storm moving from Egypt approaches the island. According to the met office, conditions will begin to deteriorate later on Wednesday, with “isolated rain in the afternoon and later local rain with the possibility […]

18.03.2026 11:43

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Government to sign new contracts for affordable homes in Limassol and Nicosia

The Cyprus Land Development Organisation (Koag) is set to sign two more contracts in the coming days for affordable homes and apartments, as it pushes ahead with a broader housing pipeline across Limassol and Nicosia. Official project material and recent reporting show the organisation is advancing sale and rental schemes as part of a wider […]

18.03.2026 11:41

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Police constable remanded over alleged assault on speed camera driver

A police constable has been detained in connection with an alleged assault on a mobile speed camera driver on the Paphos to Limassol highway, with a court on Wednesday granting a two-day remand to support ongoing investigations. The latest development saw the 44-year-old police constable arrested under a court warrant on Tuesday, on the instructions […]

18.03.2026 11:23

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Zelenskiy: Ukrainian security proposal for Europe could resemble British Cyprus bases

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said that his country could offer protection to Europe in a similar fashion to the way in which the United Kingdom’s sovereign bases in Cyprus operate. “British military bases in Cyprus. This is what Ukraine’s security proposal could look like. Our experts would place interception teams, and set up radars […]

18.03.2026 11:16

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Cyprus raises €50 million in latest treasury bill auction

The Public Debt Management Office, which operated under the Finance Ministry, has announced the results of a 13-week treasury bill auction, raising €50 million from investors. The auction attracted total bids amounting to €89.7 million, indicating solid demand for short-term government securities. Out of these offers, the authorities accepted bids with a total nominal value […]

18.03.2026 11:10

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Farmers protest in Yeri as FMD crisis deepens over animal sampling

A group of livestock farmers gathered on Wednesday outside a livestock unitin Yeri to protest the planned collection of animal samples by the veterinary services, amid rising tensions over containment measures for the spreading foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The protest followed the circulation of a document among livestock farmers calling on farm owners to refuse veterinary […]

18.03.2026 11:04

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National Bank of Greece clears more bad debt from its balance sheet

The National Bank of Greece has announced the completion of the Etalia B transaction involving the sale of non-performing exposures. The transaction concerns the sale and transfer of a non-performing exposure portfolio worth €0.1 billion in outstanding principal, marking another step in the bank’s balance sheet clean-up efforts. The portfolio was transferred to Creditable Opportunities […]

18.03.2026 11:03

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IMO holds crisis talks over shipping paralysis in Middle East war

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is set to hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday as concern deepens over the impact of the Middle East war on commercial shipping, with thousands of seafarers and vessels still stranded in or near the Gulf.   The IMO’s extraordinary council session is due to take place on March 18 and 19 in London.  The two-day meeting at the London-based UN agency’s headquarters is expected […]

18.03.2026 10:58

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Sykas’ appeal against Disy ballot removal to be heard next week

Disy MP Nikos Sykas’ appeal against his removal from his party’s ballot paper will be heard next week, after the Limassol district court had last month rejected his initial attempt to block his exclusion from the party’s list. Sykas, who has represented the Limassol district since 2021, had been removed from Disy’s list after his […]

18.03.2026 10:57

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CBC joins global push for youth financial skills

Cyprus is taking part in Global Money Week 2026, the annual Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)-backed initiative aimed at helping children and young people build stronger financial literacy, with this year’s campaign running from March 16 to 22.  In a statement, the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) said it is once again coordinating the campaign at national level, in cooperation with […]

18.03.2026 10:57

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

EAC Workers Stage Three‑Hour Strike Over Energy‑Sector Concerns

Employees of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus staged a three‑hour work stoppage Wednesday morning, protesting what unions describe as serious, unresolved problems affecting both the EAC and the wider electricity sector. The strike ran from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Unions warned that unless the government addresses the authority’s concerns, they are prepared to escalate […]

18.03.2026 10:55

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Tychikos’ second appeal, Church to proceed with reforms

The Ecumenical Patriarchate has informed the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus that a second appeal lodged by Bishop Tychikos against his suspension has been rejected, according to Archbishopric spokesman Christakis Efstathiou. Efstathiou said the Holy Synod would now focus on completing amendments to its constitutional framework and advancing procedures for the election of […]

18.03.2026 10:43

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Eurolife officially a Great Place to Work®!

An important distinction that reflects Eurolife’s ongoing effort and commitment to creating a modern and supportive working environment that meets the needs of its people. This recognition was based exclusively on anonymous evaluation and included, amongst others, the network of Insurance Advisors, highlighting the cohesion and values that guide the company’s operations. What this means […]

18.03.2026 10:40

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Halloumi production manageable if foot and mouth contained

The situation for halloumi production is manageable if conditions remain as they are today and the spread of foot-and-mouth disease is contained, the cheesemakers’ association spokesman Michalis Koullouros said on Wednesday. Koullouros told the Cyprus News Agency that there was no concern over exports, stressing that halloumi was not expected to be included in any […]

18.03.2026 10:38

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Celebrate Easter in award-winning style at Columbia Beach Resort

This Easter, Columbia Beach Resort, the award-winning five-star resort set along the coastline of Pissouri Bay, invites guests to experience a celebration defined by space, sea views and authentic Cypriot tradition. Blending refined hospitality with the warmth of the Easter season, the resort presents a carefully curated two-day programme that appeals to both those seeking […]

18.03.2026 10:32

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Faulty device causes Limassol house fire

Damaged electrical appliances and faulty equipment caused a house fire in Limassol on Tuesday. The fire brigade said the fire broke out at 3.26pm and two fire engines were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters brought the fire under control by 3:50pm. The tenants were not at home at the time. Preliminary investigations pointed to damaged […]

18.03.2026 10:25

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Israel admits responsibility for strike on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

Israel’s military on Wednesday acknowledged that its tank fire hit a U.N. position in southern Lebanon on March 6, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers, an incident that underscores the growing risks as Israeli operations expand. Initial findings by an internal U.N. inquiry had suggested Israel was behind the attack, a Western military source had told Reuters on […]

18.03.2026 10:06

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates

Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. Some flights to Larnaca and Paphos airports have also been affected. Below is the latest on flights, in alphabetical order: AEGEAN AIRLINES Greece’s largest […]

18.03.2026 09:59

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

ERB Asfalistiki hosts health and safety ‘Fire Protection’ event

ERB Asfalistiki, the largest General Insurance Company in Cyprus and a member of Eurobank, the island’s leading bank and insurance group, continues to invest consistently in initiatives that promote prevention, responsibility and sustainable development. As part of the Company’s long-standing collaboration with the Department of Labour Inspection of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance […]

18.03.2026 09:56

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Man arrested for drink driving after hitting parked cars

A 56-year-old was arrested on Tuesday night after hitting four parked cars and damaging a fifth while drink driving. The police said the incident happened at 10pm in Limassol. The man hit one parked car and drove on, subsequently hitting another three. The fourth car was pushed forward and hit the one in front, before […]

18.03.2026 09:18

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