UK export orders hit four-year high despite rising factory cost pressures
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UK export orders hit four-year high despite rising factory cost pressures

Activity in Britain’s manufacturing sector rose last month and export orders increased by the most in four-and-a-half years, according to a survey that showed steady growth momentum at the start of the year despite stronger cost pressures. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index for British manufacturing edged down to 51.7 in February from 51.8 in […]

03.03.2026 07:02
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Italy’s industrial activity beats expectations with sharp February rise
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Italy’s industrial activity beats expectations with sharp February rise

Italy’s manufacturing sector expanded in February after two months of contraction, a survey showed on this week, offering some hope of a near-term economic pick-up. The Italian HCOB Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose sharply to 50.6 from January’s 48.1, climbing above the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction. The sub-indexes for output and new […]

03.03.2026 06:40
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Cyprus Reaffirms Humanitarian Role as Regional Tensions Rise, Government Spokesman Says

Cyprus Reaffirms Humanitarian Role as Regional Tensions Rise, Government Spokesman Says

Cyprus is closely monitoring regional developments and assessing all incoming information with “full responsibility,” Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Monday night, stressing that the country remains committed to its strictly humanitarian role and is not involved in any military operations. Speaking at the Presidential Palace, Letymbiotis confirmed the arrival of four Hellenic Air Force F‑16s […]

03.03.2026 06:00
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Two men set to appear before the SBA Court in Dhekelia today

Two men set to appear before the SBA Court in Dhekelia today

Two men are set to appear before the SBA Court in Dhekelia today, charged with theft after their arrest last month in Ormidhia. A Greek Cypriot and a Greek national were found outside a fenced‑off area containing decommissioned buses. Police said the pair were in possession of bus parts that had been removed and loaded […]

03.03.2026 06:00
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Resilient car and aerospace demand bolsters French manufacturing sector
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Resilient car and aerospace demand bolsters French manufacturing sector

France’s manufacturing sector expanded in February, slightly beating initial estimates, helped by solid demand in the cars and aerospace sectors, S&P Global reported this week. The HCOB final France Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February slipped to 50.1 points from a 43-month high of 51.2 in January. Nevertheless, it remained above the 50.0 points […]

03.03.2026 06:00
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Cyprus Weather – Tuesday 3rd March

Cyprus Weather – Tuesday 3rd March

A weak high‑pressure system is influencing the area, bringing mostly clear conditions today. Today Skies will be mostly sunny. Winds will start light and variable at around 3 Beaufort before shifting to mainly southwest to northwest, remaining light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort. Seas will be calm to slightly choppy. Temperatures will reach […]

03.03.2026 05:49
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Beach safety must remain top priority, unions warn
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Beach safety must remain top priority, unions warn

Beach safety must remain top priority, unions warned on Monday, calling on the government to ensure there are enough lifeguards on the beaches this summer. In a joint statement, trade unions Sek, Peo and Deok said it is crucial to have enough lifeguards at lifeguard towers, adding that without them, the safety of bathers and […]

03.03.2026 04:24
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Tottenham fined for fans’ ‘racist or discriminatory’ behaviour at Frankfurt
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Tottenham fined for fans’ ‘racist or discriminatory’ behaviour at Frankfurt

Tottenham Hotspur have been fined €30,000 ($35,000) by Uefa over their fans’ “racist or discriminatory behaviour” during a 2-0 Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt in January, European soccer’s governing body said on Monday. Uefa also handed Spurs a suspended one-match ban on selling tickets to their fans for an away match in a European […]

02.03.2026 22:58
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Greek police detain man on suspicion of spying on naval base in Crete
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Greek police detain man on suspicion of spying on naval base in Crete

Greek police have detained a 36-year-old man on suspicion of spying on a naval base on the island of Crete, a strategic facility for the United States in the eastern Mediterranean, police officials said on Monday. The man was detained at Athens’ airport on information by the country’s intelligence service. Souda Bay in Crete is […]

02.03.2026 22:55
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British bases police in Akrotiri overnight
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British bases police in Akrotiri overnight

The British bases have announced an enhanced presence of police officers in Akrotiri on Monday night. “We are grateful for the Republic of Cyprus’ cooperation in supporting the voluntary dispersal of the residents of Akrotiri village. There is an enhanced police presence in the village overnight,” the bases’ administration said in a statement on social […]

02.03.2026 22:18
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EU’s Costa thanks Greece for supporting Cyprus after drone attack
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EU’s Costa thanks Greece for supporting Cyprus after drone attack

European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday he spoke to Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides to convey the European Union’s support after an Iranian Shahed drone, most likely fired by the Iran-backed Hezbollah, hit a British military base on the island. In a post on X, Costa expressed “appreciation” to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis […]

02.03.2026 22:07
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Cyprus evaluating every statement made, was not involved in aggressions
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Cyprus evaluating every statement made, was not involved in aggressions

The Republic of Cyprus is monitoring developments and evaluating every statement made and any information received, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday evening, following a National Security Council meeting. He reiterated that Cyprus remains focused on its humanitarian role as a factor of security and stability in the region and did not become involved […]

02.03.2026 21:28
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Cyprus postpones further EU meetings
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Cyprus postpones further EU meetings

Cyprus’ EU Presidency has postponed the informal council of ministers for European affairs, originally scheduled for March 2 and 3, as well as the informal council of culture, planned for March 5 and 6, after the island’s British Akrotiri air force base was struck by a drone amid the crisis in Iran. In a statement on […]

02.03.2026 20:47
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President discusses drone attack with Lebanese counterpart
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President discusses drone attack with Lebanese counterpart

President Nikos Christodoulides held a telephone conversation with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun following the drone attack on the British bases in Akrotiri, reportedly fired by Hezbollah in Lebanon, sources said on Monday. The same sources told the Cyprus News Agency that so far there was no information regarding a threat against the infrastructure of the […]

02.03.2026 20:37
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Bill allowing Cyta to sell electricity to be sent to plenum
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Bill allowing Cyta to sell electricity to be sent to plenum

An amendment allowing Cyta to provide new services, including energy, will be sent to plenum, following discussions on Monday at the House finance committee. A representative of the legal service said the Constitution did not restrict the scope of activities of Cyta and the electricity authority (EAC), however he pointed out that issues of competition […]

02.03.2026 20:10
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€50 million to create electricity storage systems
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€50 million to create electricity storage systems

A total of €50 million to install electricity storage systems at three designated sites across the island, will be spent this year by the Transmission System Operator (TSO), MPs heard on Monday. Parliamentarians were reviewing the TSO’s budget for fiscal year 2026, which comes to €67.3 million. Using electricity storage systems – arrays of batteries […]

02.03.2026 19:26
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Daylight disco party for women in Nicosia
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Daylight disco party for women in Nicosia

Very soon, the whole world will celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. Several exciting events are coming up in Cyprus to mark the occasion and in downtown Nicosia, Nostalgia Parties team up with Yfantourgeio the Workplace for a daytime disco party for women. “On March 8 we celebrate International Women’s Day,” say organisers. “We […]

02.03.2026 19:23
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Brushing off Trump criticism, UK’s Starmer defends actions over Iran
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Brushing off Trump criticism, UK’s Starmer defends actions over Iran

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his actions in the Middle East on Monday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s criticism of Britain for not joining strikes against Iran by saying his decisions were guided by law and the “national interest”. In an address to parliament, Starmer said he was moved to allow the “limited” use […]

02.03.2026 19:22
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Cyprus has fewest women managers among EU members
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Cyprus has fewest women managers among EU members

Cyprus recorded the lowest percentage of women in managerial positions in 2024, with 25,3 per cent, compared to the EU average of 35.2 per cent, up from 31.8 per cent in 2014, Eurostat said on Monday. Women were more represented among young managers with 39 per cent of all managers in the age group 15 […]

02.03.2026 19:12
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More support pledged for support for domestic violence victims
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More support pledged for support for domestic violence victims

New interventions to combat gender-based and domestic violence were announced on Monday at parliament, with Law Commissioner Sofia Kleopa Hadjikyriacou saying that access to support would not depend on the victim’s willingness to file a complaint. Speaking at the House human rights committee, Hadjikyriacou said the interventions were in line with the recommendations made by […]

02.03.2026 18:57
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