Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

UK Cyprus base plans ‘dispersal’ of non-essential staff after drone strike

The British bases’ authorities on Monday said it is planning a “temporary dispersal” of non-essential staff at the Akrotiri air force base after the base was hit by a drone at around midnight. They said this was being done “as a precautionary measure”, before urging calm among local residents. “We understand in the wider British […]

02.03.2026 08:12

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Investors brace for a bigger backlash from Middle East war

From being just a fringe risk, conflict in the Middle East has become a top worry for investors unsettled by the prospect of a power struggle in Iran and a protracted regional war, with ramifications for everything from global trade to inflation. U.S.-Israel strikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday, sowing chaos […]

02.03.2026 08:08

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EU investment levels fall by 1.9 per cent as economic activity cools

The European Union recorded a 1.9 per cent decrease in gross fixed capital formation during 2024 compared with the previous year, according to figures released by Eurostat. This figure serves as a vital component of gross domestic product, as it tracks the level of investment made into assets such as buildings, machinery, and research and […]

02.03.2026 08:00

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Limassol plans new industrial zone to meet rising demand for storage

Limassol’s Kourion municipality is accelerating plans for a new industrial area in Kokkinokampos with direct access to the Limassol–Saittas motorway, aiming to address growing storage and light industry needs in the wider Limassol district. The project, which is being spearheaded by the local authority, concerns the development of a fully organised industrial zone in the […]

02.03.2026 07:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus Stock Exchange announces seminar and exams for clearing certification

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced the organisation of a seminar and oral examination for certification as Clearing Officers, Certified Clearers and Settlement Agents, inviting interested candidates to apply by March 20, 2026. The exchange stated that the initiative concerns individuals seeking to be certified as qualified to be registered in the Special List […]

02.03.2026 07:00

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Israel strikes Lebanon following Hezbollah attacks, widening Iran conflict

Israel launched new air strikes targeting Tehran and expanded its military campaign to include attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled the U.S.-Israeli military assault on Iranian targets could continue for weeks. Israel said it was attacking sites connected to Lebanon’s Shi’ite Muslim armed group Hezbollah, one […]

02.03.2026 06:59

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus weather for Monday 2nd March

A cold air mass affecting Cyprus is gradually weakening, with mostly clear conditions expected over the coming days, according to the Meteorological Service. Today will be mostly sunny, though periods of increased cloud cover may appear in some areas. Winds will blow mainly from the northwest to northeast at light to moderate strength, 3 to […]

02.03.2026 06:46

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HP reckons memory chip crunch will linger next year, warns of PC sales slump

HP Inc warned that it expected volatility in memory chips to persist even into next year and forecast a slump in its PC shipments, sending its shares down around 6 per cent in extended trading. The personal devices maker said it expects adjusted profit for fiscal 2026 ending October 31 to be at the low […]

02.03.2026 06:40

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus says drone strike caused limited damage, possibility of a Hezbollah operation

A drone struck the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air base in Cyprus shortly after midnight, causing limited damage but no injuries, government officials said Monday. A second flying object was intercepted, according to several media sources on the island. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said in a statement that information received from multiple channels indicated the incident […]

02.03.2026 06:34

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

UK says suspected drone strike causes minor damage at Akrotiri base in Cyprus

A suspected drone strike hit Britain’s Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri in Cyprus early Monday, causing minor damage but no casualties, officials said. Personnel at the base were told a “small drone” had impacted the airfield and that authorities were responding. The U.K. government later said British armed forces were dealing with a “suspected […]

02.03.2026 06:07

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Nearly one million young people in UK not in work or education

Nearly 1 million Britons aged 16-24 were not in employment, education or training at the end of last year, the second-highest level in more than a decade, according to official data. The rate of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) is sometimes seen as a better guide to labour market difficulties than […]

02.03.2026 06:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Both a lament and a pep talk at sustainable tourism conference

“This is a celebratory event – I do understand. It’s not my intention to make it all doom and gloom,” joked Boris Erg of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), one of the speakers at the ‘European Conference of Sustainable Tourism – 20 Years of CSTI’ that took place on Friday, underlining the unspoken […]

02.03.2026 04:25

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Govt ‘monitoring situation’ after Akrotiri drone strike

The government is “monitoring the situation” after the British Akrotiri air force base was struck by a drone at around midnight, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. He wrote in a post on social media that “the competent authorities immediately activated the required security protocols” in the aftermath of the strike, and that the […]

02.03.2026 03:25

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

‘Security threat’ declared at UK Cyprus bases

A “security threat” was declared at the British bases in Cyprus shortly before midnight on Sunday. Sources informed the Cyprus Mail that personnel at the base were told of the threat, and instructed to “return to your homes and stay inside until further notice”. They were also told to “move away from windows and take […]

02.03.2026 00:24

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Three tankers damaged in Gulf and one seafarer killed as US-Iran conflict escalates

At least three tankers were damaged off the Gulf coast and one seafarer was killed as Iranian retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran exposed ships to collateral damage, shipping sources and officials said on Sunday. Risks to commercial shipping have surged in the past 24 hours, with more than 200 vessels including oil […]

01.03.2026 21:50

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Timber header earns Arsenal crucial win over Chelsea

Arsenal maintained control of the Premier League title race as they chiselled out a nervy 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea to open up a five-point lead at the top of the table on Sunday. Jurrien Timber’s 66th-minute header from a Declan Rice corner ensured Arsenal took three precious points but it was a nervy […]

01.03.2026 20:36

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US military says three of its troops killed in first Iran operation casualties

Three U.S. service members have been killed and another five have been seriously wounded, in the first casualties of the unfolding U.S. operations against Iran, the U.S. military said on Sunday. The casualties were announced on the second day of strikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, which have plunged the Middle East into […]

01.03.2026 20:03

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trump says 48 leaders killed in strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump told Fox News on Sunday that 48 leaders have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. “It’s moving along. It’s moving along rapidly. This has been this way for 47 years,” he was quoted as saying in an interview with a Fox News reporter. “It’s moving along rapidly. Nobody […]

01.03.2026 19:58

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Crowds worldwide rage or celebrate after Iran strikes; 23 killed in Pakistan

Demonstrations against the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign in Iran turned violent in Pakistan and Iraq on Sunday, while in other parts of the world Iranian exiles took to the streets to celebrate the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. At least 23 protesters were killed in clashes in Pakistan, including 10 in the port of […]

01.03.2026 19:54

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus continues to be secure spot in region, makes ‘humanitarian contribution’

Cyprus remains a constant pillar of security and humanitarian contribution in the region, government spokesman Konstantinos Letympiotis said on Sunday night after an extraordinary meeting of the National Secruty Council. He said the meeting had taken place “iin the context of the continuous assessment of developments in the wider region and the coordination of the […]

01.03.2026 19:49

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Struggling Spurs lose at Fulham, Man United go third

Struggling Tottenham Hotspur stretched their Premier League winless run to 10 games with a 2-1 defeat at cross-town London rivals Fulham on Sunday that left them still in danger of the drop. Four points clear of 18th-placed West Ham United, Tottenham left Craven Cottage ever more in a relegation scrap after another derby disappointment following […]

01.03.2026 19:36

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Second fatality on roads in less than 24 hours

A second fatality was recorded on Cyprus roads on Sunday lunchtime which left a 66-year-old driver dead. At 1.35pm a car being driven by 66-year-old Kyriacos Kyriacou on the road to Vati on the Limassol to Platres road under circumstances crashed with a motorbike being driven by a 40-year-old man. Police and ambulances arrived at […]

01.03.2026 18:20

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Light snowfall on Troodos mountains

Photographs show a light snowfall was seen at the peak of the Troodos mountains on Sunday. Barely covering the ground, it could still explain why it felt so cold around the island. The car air mass is expected to leave on Monday, while fine weather in the morning will give way to cloud. The temperature […]

01.03.2026 18:07

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48 Larnaca, Paphos flights cancelled

A total of 48 flights between Cyprus and the Middle East were cancelled on Sunday, Hermes airports told the Cyprus News Agency. Of those, 36 were flights due to operate to and from Larnaca airport and 12 connecting to Paphos. The flights were due to have operated to Israel and other countries of the Middle […]

01.03.2026 17:58

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