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Erdogan vows Turkey will respond to threats, cites Cyprus as warning

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday invoked Cyprus while issuing a warning that Turkey would respond to any perceived threats, declaring that anyone seeking to test the country’s resolve should “look at Cyprus”. Speaking before members of the ruling AKP in the Turkish grand national assembly in Ankara, Erdogan said Turkey sought peace and […]

11.03.2026 20:56

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President pledges pension reform and higher payments for low-income retirees

President Nikos Christodoulides assured on Wednesday that the government’s reform agenda will prioritise pension reform aimed at substantially increasing payments, particularly for low-income pensioners. Speaking at the opening of the 30th congress of the workers’ federation (Sek) in Nicosia, the president said reform of the pension system forms a central element of the government’s policy […]

11.03.2026 20:36

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House committee scrutinises charity abolition, seeks guarantees for students

The parliamentary institutions committee examined on Wednesday government plans to abolish the social support agency and transfer its responsibilities under the auspices of the finance ministry. MPs pressed for assurances that all current beneficiaries would continue to receive support without interruption during the transition. Deputy minister to the presidency Irene Piki told the committee that […]

11.03.2026 20:18

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Corruption watchdog reviews over half of 750 complaints amid ongoing surveillance probe

The independent authority against corruption has examined more than half of the 750 complaints submitted over the past three years, transparency commissioner Haris Poyiadjis informed the parliamentary institutions committee on Wednesday. He said approximately 54 per cent of all complaints have now been reviewed, with seven officers currently engaged in the process, allowing investigations to […]

11.03.2026 19:59

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Turkey’s Erdogan says Iran war must stop before whole region dragged in

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that the war in Iran must be stopped before the whole Middle East region is “thrown into the fire”, adding that diplomacy must be given a chance. NATO air defences have in the last week intercepted two Iranian missiles headed toward southern Turkey, where there are air and […]

11.03.2026 19:57

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Blaze at Limassol technical school extinguished by fire brigade

A fire which broke out on Wednesday afternoon at the technical school of Limassol has been brought under control by the fire brigade. The blaze, which began in a pile of old electrical appliances within the school’s fenced grounds, extended to an adjacent area covered with a metal canopy containing desks, chairs, and other old […]

11.03.2026 19:29

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The Man Who Carries Holes on show at Gloria gallery

A new exhibition is set to open as the Nicosia Gloria Gallery hosts Rinos Stefani’s showcase The Man Who Carries Holes. Running from Friday until April 3, the exhibition opens with introductions by visual artist Christos Foukaras and musician-composer Evagoras Karageorgis. Three sections of the exhibition will be presented under the titles Perforated, Re Alexis […]

11.03.2026 19:23

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Cyprus extends residence permits for foreigners stranded abroad amid Iran crisis

The deputy migration ministry announced on Wednesday emergency measures extending the validity of residence documents for third-country nationals unable to return to Cyprus due to the unstable situation in the Middle East. The measures address disruptions to airport operations and air travel that began on March 1, 2026, and aim to prevent affected residents from […]

11.03.2026 18:43

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Government scrambles to allay tourism concerns

The government is taking targeted steps to protect Cyprus’ tourism sector and counter what it describes as misleading perceptions abroad about the country’s stability. President Nikos Christodoulides, during a meeting convened at the presidential palace with tourism industry stakeholders, said the gathering had been called to coordinate action between the state and private sector in […]

11.03.2026 18:31

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U.S. Bitcoin ETFs record $167M in fresh inflows as Mutuum Finance adds ‘One-Click’ borrow presets

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $167 million in net inflows on Monday, reversing two consecutive sessions of outflows as Bitcoin moved back toward the $70,000 level and investor demand returned to the largest cryptocurrency. While Bitcoin-linked products saw renewed interest, altcoin funds tracking Ether, XRP, and Solana continued to experience withdrawals despite modest gains […]

11.03.2026 18:10

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Iran’s new supreme leader ‘lightly injured’ but active

Iran’s newly-appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was lightly injured but is continuing to operate, an Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday after state television described him as war wounded. Khamenei has not been seen by Iranians, or issued any public statement or message, since his selection on Sunday by a clerical assembly and is widely […]

11.03.2026 17:54

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Doubts raised over bill allowing courts to deport foreign criminals

Concerns were raised on Wednesday by legal authorities and international organisations over a proposal to allow courts to order the deportation of foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes. The proposal, submitted by Disy MP Nicos Tornaritis, was discussed at the House legal affairs committee, where officials warned that the measure could conflict with existing procedures […]

11.03.2026 17:49

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Demetra Holdings buys back 8,900 of its own shares

Investment firm Demetra Holdings Plc on Wednesday announced that it conducted a buyback of 8,900 of its own shares on March 10 during a single trading session on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). This transaction was carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the official circulars issued by […]

11.03.2026 17:42

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Released UK files reveal concerns on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador

The British government published the first documents covering the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington on Wednesday, reviving questions about Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s judgment in employing a man close to Jeffrey Epstein. The publication of the first tranche of documents covering the vetting of Mandelson, under police investigation for allegedly leaking government […]

11.03.2026 17:38

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Cyprus treasury bills to mature next week, ministry confirms

The Finance Ministry has announced the upcoming maturity of the 13-week Treasury Bills, 12th issue of 2025, confirming that the securities will soon cease trading on the regulated market. The announcement concerns Treasury Bills with the code TB13L25, issued for the period from December 19, 2025 to March 20, 2026. The securities are classified as […]

11.03.2026 16:47

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Revolut to launch as a full UK bank after regulator lifts restrictions

Revolut Bank UK Ltd has received approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) to launch as a fully licensed bank in the United Kingdom after the regulator lifted restrictions following a successful mobilisation period. According to an announcement released on Wednesday, the approval allows the company to begin offering fully licensed banking services in the […]

11.03.2026 16:33

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Italian frigate Federico Martinengo arrives in Cypriot waters

The Italian navy frigate Federico Martinengo arrived in waters near Cyprus on Wednesday as part of a coordinated European naval deployment aimed at reinforcing the island’s security amid heightened tensions due to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The warship, carrying more than 160 personnel from the Italian Navy, sailed from the southern Italian port of […]

11.03.2026 16:32

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Government pushes for sweeping surveillance laws at House committee

The government moved on Wednesday to expediate a package of legislation that would significantly expand the state’s power to intercept telecommunications, with MPs examining the proposals in the parliamentary legal affairs committee. The legislative package centres on a constitutional amendment and accompanying bills designed to broaden the legal framework governing telephone monitoring. Authorities argue the […]

11.03.2026 16:29

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Starmer explains delays of deployment of British warship to Cyprus

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday explained the perceived delays to his country’s deployment of the HMS Dragon Type 45 destroyer warship to Cyprus in the aftermath of the island being hit by an Iranian-made drone last week, saying that the ship was being “carefully … loaded with the anti-strike ammunition and capability […]

11.03.2026 16:11

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Iran tells world to get ready for $200 a barrel

Iran’s military command said on Wednesday the world should be prepared for oil to hit $200 a barrel, as three more ships came under attack in the blockaded Gulf. Iran fired at Israel and targets across the Middle East on Wednesday, demonstrating it can still fight back and disrupt energy supplies despite what the Pentagon […]

11.03.2026 16:07

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EU finally ends infringement case over Cyprus ‘golden passports’ after programme scrapped

The European Commission informed the government on Wednesday that it has terminated the infringement procedure linked to the island’s controversial citizenship-by-investment scheme, closing its legal dispute with Brussels over the programme widely known as the “golden passports” scheme. The case concerned the ‘Cyprus investment programme’, which allowed affluent foreign investors to obtain Cypriot citizenship and […]

11.03.2026 15:35

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Restaurant review: Nostalgia served it better

One of the downsides of always chasing somewhere new to try is that old favourites quietly fall off the radar. You don’t mean for it to happen, but suddenly you realise it’s been years. That was exactly the case with Lush in the Makenzy area. One afternoon we’d planned to head into town for lunch, […]

11.03.2026 15:30

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Limassol port operating normally despite regional tensions

Limassol district local government organisation (EOA) president Yiannis Tsouloftas on Wednesday visited the DP World facilities at Limassol port, where he was briefed on operations and confirmed that all activities continue without disruption despite recent regional tensions. During the visit to DP World at Limassol port, the president was informed about the current situation by […]

11.03.2026 15:25

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‘If you know, you know’: Lidl Cyprus’ new 360° drive portrays quality via shoppers’ eyes

What does real food quality mean today? For Lidl Cyprus, the answer lies in the knowledge, trust and confidence that consumers feel every time they choose products for their dinner table. With the new campaign message “If you know, you know”, the company recently launched a comprehensive drive that confirms the top quality-price ratio forming […]

11.03.2026 15:19

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