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UK hiring shows strongest signs of improvement in three years

Starting salaries for permanent staff in Britain declined last month at the slowest pace ​since October, according to a survey that also showed the downturn in the number of new permanent staff recruiters hired eased. The monthly ​gauge of permanent job placements from ​the Recruitment and Employment Confederation trade body ⁠and accountants KPMG rose to […]

10.03.2026 06:30

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Investors dump global stocks as Middle East conflict triggers market shock

The escalating war in the Middle East has investors questioning some of 2026’s most popular trades and themes, with global equities slumping, the dollar jumping and traders scaling back their bets for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. “This year, investors have been positioning for growth. A stagflationary shock was not part of the plan,” […]

10.03.2026 06:00

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Tuesday weather – 10th March

The  weather will remain mostly clear. Winds will be mainly northeast to east, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, and locally moderate to strong at 4 to 5 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough. Temperatures will reach 19°C inland, 20°C on the coasts and 9°C in the higher mountains. Tonight will be […]

10.03.2026 05:41

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Cyprus dam levels remain low despite rainfall

Dams across Cyprus are currently 21 per cent full, the Water Development Department (WDD) said on Monday, although they reiterated that reserves remain low despite recent rainfall. Senior WDD technical engineer Marios Hadjicostis said the island’s reservoirs currently hold 61.15 million cubic metres of water, compared with 73.8 million cubic metres, or 25.4 per cent […]

10.03.2026 04:24

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Our View: Policy of talk and no action over Cyprus’ British bases suits everyone

After the drone strike on the British base in Akrotiri it was inevitable that the public debate about the presence of the sovereign bases would commence. This debate has become something of a tradition every few years, when something happens to bring attention to the existence of the British bases. Strong words are said by […]

10.03.2026 04:20

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Cyprus Police Warn of Video‑Call Scam Targeting Bank Customers

Cyprus police are urging the public to be on alert after receiving multiple complaints about a scam in which callers pose as representatives of an online bank during video calls in an attempt to steal money from victims’ accounts. The Cybercrime Unit said offenders contact citizens through messaging apps and falsely claim to be employees […]

09.03.2026 23:45

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Man City host Liverpool, Arsenal visit Southampton in quarter-finals

Manchester City will welcome Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Premier League leaders Arsenal travel to second-tier side Southampton following Monday’s draw. Pep Guardiola’s City secured their last-eight spot with a 3-1 victory at Newcastle United on Saturday, while Liverpool progressed with a 3-1 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers. City have reached the quarter‑finals for […]

09.03.2026 23:08

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Cyprus ‘will never be alone’, Metsola says after drone strike

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said that Cyprus “will never be alone”, a week after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone. “We also know that people in Cyprus are concerned and I want to be unequivocal: you are not – and never will be – alone. European solidarity is real, tangible, and by […]

09.03.2026 22:54

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Christodoulides, Kombos meet UAE foreign minister

President Nikos Christodoulides and Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met the United Arab Emirates’ Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, with the country finding itself at the centre of the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Kombos wrote in a post on social media that the trio had held a […]

09.03.2026 22:39

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Iran hardliners rally behind new leader, unsettling global markets

Iran’s hardliners staged a show of force on Monday, taking to the streets to proclaim their loyalty to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, whose rise appeared to dash hopes of a swift end to war in the Middle East causing havoc on global markets. The prospect that one of the most severe disruptions ever to hit global energy […]

09.03.2026 22:13

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Turkey’s Halkbank settles US criminal case over Iran sanctions violations

The U.S. government agreed to resolve its long-running criminal prosecution of Turkish state-run lender Halkbank HALKB.IS, saying the accord furthers Washington’s interest in curbing support for Iran. Monday’s deferred prosecution agreement, if approved by a judge, would relieve one of the main irritants between the United States and Turkey, as the NATO allies experience their best […]

09.03.2026 22:07

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Netherlands confirms intention to send frigate to Cyprus

The government of the Netherlands on Monday confirmed its intention to send a frigate to Cyprus, joining a growing list of countries which have deployed naval assets to the island’s vicinity in the aftermath of an Iranian-made drone hitting the island last week. Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant wrote that the country’s government stressed that the […]

09.03.2026 21:44

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Hezbollah ‘used Google Maps’ to target Cyprus airbase

Insurgent group Hezbollah used Google Maps to plan the drone strike which it carried out on Cyprus’ British Akrotiri air force base, according to reports on Monday. British newspaper The Times quoted a “military source” as having said that last week’s drone strike was concerning “because they were hitting what they were aiming at”, with […]

09.03.2026 21:03

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Akrotiri schoolchildren to have lessons in Kolossi

Pupils of the nursery school and primary school in the village of Akrotiri, both of which have been closed for a week in the aftermath of a drone strike on the British Akrotiri air force base, will attend class at a primary school in the Limassol district village of Kolossi, according to reports on Monday. […]

09.03.2026 21:00

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Cyprus Police Arrest Five in Crime‑Prevention Sweep

Cyprus police carried out targeted overnight operations across urban areas, resulting in five arrests as part of a nationwide effort to prevent serious crime and strengthen public safety. Police said the coordinated patrols focused on key locations in cities, aiming to deter criminal activity and maintain public order. The arrests involved offenses including driving without […]

09.03.2026 21:00

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British Merlin helicopter deploys to Cyprus

A British Merlin Mk2 utility helicopter and an “engineering team” are to arrive in Cyprus on Tuesday, with the United Kingdom and multiple other countries continuing to bolster their military presence in and around the island after it was hit by an Iranian-made drone last week. The UK’s Royal Navy said that the helicopter “provides […]

09.03.2026 20:58

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Teacher did not deny Holocaust, Lottides says

A teacher at a private school who was accused by parents of denying the Holocaust was found on Monday not to have done so by human rights commissioner Maria Stylianou Lottides. While the name of the teacher or of the school, or the content of the alleged Holocaust denial were not disclosed, Lottides wrote in […]

09.03.2026 20:52

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Boeing Boeing: a play of hilarious twists and misunderstandings

Some comic relief is much needed these days. Thankfully, the island’s cultural scene is alive, bringing blissful moments of escape and entertainment. Theatro Ena presents a legendary comedy of the 1960s, making its 2026 premiere this Saturday. The theatrical production, Boeing Boeing is full of twists, turns, misunderstandings and nonstop laughter. Originally by Marc Camoletti, […]

09.03.2026 20:23

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Eurobank buys back 4.53 million shares in early March

Greek lender Eurobank has announced that it bought back more than 4.5 million own shares between March 2, 2026 and March 6, 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The purchases form part of the Eurobank share buyback programme launched following an announcement on December 12, 2025 and approved by the Extraordinary General […]

09.03.2026 19:19

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Oil Price Surge Sparks Fresh Energy Concerns in Cyprus as Global Markets Reel

Cyprus is entering a new period of energy uncertainty as sharp increases in global oil and fuel prices revive memories of the 2022 market shock triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Benchmark U.S. crude posted its steepest rise since records began in 1983, climbing to $90.90 a barrel. Analysts warn the surge may not be […]

09.03.2026 18:45

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Cyprus Completes First Phase of Repatriations From War‑Hit Regions

Cyprus has completed the first phase of repatriating citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates and other conflict‑affected areas, with nearly 1,000 people returned since Wednesday. “Six flights have arrived in Cyprus, bringing home a total of 950 of our compatriots and other citizens of the Republic,” government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said. “Given the conditions […]

09.03.2026 18:45

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Christodoulides, Mitsotakis visit Greek frigate off Cyprus coast

President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday visited the Greek frigate Kimon, which has been stationed off the coast of Cyprus since last week, after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone a week ago. Their visit to the frigate came after a tripartite meeting the pair held with French […]

09.03.2026 18:28

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‘No less painful alternative’ to killing animals with foot and mouth

There is “no less painful alternative” to killing animals in livestock units which have had recorded cases of foot and mouth disease, veterinary association chairman Demetris Epaminondas said on Monday. “The killing of all animals in such cases is imposed by European legislation and there is no less painful alternative,” he told the Cyprus News […]

09.03.2026 18:19

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32,000 Bitcoin (BTC) moves to cold storage as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) implements dual-lending mechanism

Crypto exchange outflows have recently spiked dramatically, with nearly 32,000 BTC, valued at approximately $2.26 billion, leaving trading platforms in just one day. On March 3, Bitfinex alone experienced its largest single-day withdrawal since June 2025, recording an outflow of around 25,000 BTC alone.  This “anomalous” event could signal large holders moving assets into cold […]

09.03.2026 18:10

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