Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Nicosia-Limassol highway partly closed after accident

The left lane of the Nicosia-Limassol highway has been closed since 9am due to the recovery of a vehicle involved in a collision with a patrol car on Monday night. The highway has been closed in the direction of Limassol, specifically within the segment encompassing the GSP stadium and the Latsia weigh station, the exit […]

31.03.2026 09:54

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March rainfall rises to 182% of average

Rainfall in March was almost double the usual amount for this time of year, reaching 182 per cent, the met office said on Tuesday. According to the met office’s data, rainfall in the period from March 1 to March 30 amounted to 112.5mm, comparing to an average monthly rainfall of 61.9 mm. The Paphos villages […]

31.03.2026 09:34

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Today’s weather: Overcast with isolated rains

On Tuesday, it will be mostly clear, with temporary cloudiness in the west and north. Later in the day, the weather will become overcast, with the possibility of isolated rain, especially in the mountains. The temperature is set to rise to around 21 degrees Celsius inland and on the southeastern coast, around 20 degrees in […]

31.03.2026 09:13

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Russian businessman targeted attack in Germasogeia

A 40-year-old Russian businessman was the target of an attack on a wine shop in Germasogeia on Tuesday morning. “We are currently at the scene to guard the premises,” the police told the Cyprus Mail. The police said that shots were fired at the front window of the wine shop at around 4.15am, with officers […]

31.03.2026 08:54

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Shots fired during clashes between two Iranian groups in Limassol

Six Iranian residents of Cyprus were arrested in a clash between two groups at the coast of Limassol, that left three injured on Monday night. According to the police, the incident occurred at around 8 pm on 28 October along the coast and involved six people aged 31, 43, 34, 34, 33 and 35. The […]

31.03.2026 08:36

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Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, law does not apply to Jewish Israelis

Israel’s parliament passed a law on Monday making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, fulfilling a pledge by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right allies. The law would only apply to Israelis convicted of murder whose attacks aimed at “ending Israel’s existence”, meaning it would mete out […]

31.03.2026 08:28

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Fire extinguished on Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian attack in Dubai waters

A fire on board a fully loaded Kuwaiti crude oil tanker hit by an Iranian attack at Dubai Port’s anchorage on Monday was extinguished, authorities said, after the strike damaged the vessel’s hull and raised concerns about a possible oil spill. The apparent strike on the Al Salmi tanker is just the latest in a […]

31.03.2026 08:07

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Giant oil tanker off Dubai hit by Iranian strike after Trump’s latest threats

Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker off Dubai on Monday, as President Donald Trump warned the U.S. would obliterate Iran’s energy plants and oil wells if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz. The strike on the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi is the latest in a string of assaults on merchant […]

31.03.2026 08:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Road‑Tax Renewal Deadline Expires at Midnight

Motorists have until midnight to renew their 2026 road‑tax licences, authorities have reminded. After 31 March, renewals will carry a €10 surcharge, along with an additional charge equal to 10% of the vehicle’s annual road‑tax fee — the amount owed for the current year. Officials have urged drivers to complete the process on time to […]

31.03.2026 08:00

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Cheaper electricity in EU hinges on energy transition, expert says

The push for cheaper electricity in Europe will depend on accelerating the energy transition while introducing targeted short-term measures, according to analysis by Andreas Poullikkas. The professor of energy systems at Frederick University and former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority recently assessed the conclusions of the European Council adopted on March 19, 2026 […]

31.03.2026 07:40

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus Business Now: Freedom, tourism, Oev, shipping, innovation, BoC, ICS

On a cool evening in Paphos, as the world’s top chess players gathered for one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments, a parallel conversation was unfolding about a very different kind of game. It was not played on a board, but across markets, technologies and continents. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on the sidelines of the opening […]

31.03.2026 07:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus–Egypt Cooperation Has “No Limits,” President Christodoulides Says in Cairo

President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday that cooperation between Cyprus and Egypt has “no limits,” highlighting energy as a central pillar of the two countries’ strategic partnership. Speaking at the EGYPES 2026 energy conference in Cairo, Christodoulides described Egypt as a “second home,” noting his family ties to Alexandria and saying this was his sixth visit […]

31.03.2026 07:18

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Alpha Bank earns two distinctions at global banking awards

Alpha Bank secured leading distinctions at the internationally recognised Euromoney Private Banking Awards, reaffirming its position in Greece’s private banking sector. The bank received the Best Private Bank – Greece award for the eighth consecutive year, while also being recognised for its expertise in discretionary portfolio management. The awards ceremony took place recently in London, […]

31.03.2026 07:10

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Asbis flags four exceptions in governance compliance

ASBISc Enterprises PLC announced that it remains broadly aligned with the corporate governance principles of Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021, while not applying four detailed provisions. Specifically, the Cyprus-based IT distributor, primarily known as Asbis stated that it does not comply with principles 3.1, 3.3, 3.6 and 3.10, primarily relating to its internal […]

31.03.2026 06:50

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Cyprus citizenship rate stays below EU average

Cyprus recorded a citizenship acquisition rate of 1.21 per cent in 2024, remaining below the European Union average, according to Eurostat. The figures showed that the EU average stood at 2.73 per cent, highlighting a notable gap between Cyprus and the bloc’s overall performance. In comparison with regional peers, Greece recorded a rate of 1.92 […]

31.03.2026 06:35

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High oil prices threaten long term rise in ship operating costs

The Middle East conflict could trigger a “slow-burn” increase in vessel operating costs that persists long after the initial shipping disruptions, according to maritime research firm Drewry. While the industry is currently fixated on immediate spikes in freight rates and war-risk premiums, Drewry warns that sustained high oil prices will eventually filter through to core […]

31.03.2026 06:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Weather – 31st March – Cloudy but mild

A weak high‑pressure system is affecting the region, but a low‑pressure system named Erminio, currently centered over Sicily, is moving east and is expected to influence Cyprus from Wednesday. For now, conditions will be mostly clear, though cloud cover will increase at times, especially in the west and north. Skies will gradually turn partly cloudy […]

31.03.2026 06:15

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IATA chief warns passenger cap poses risk to growth

Dublin Airport’s passenger cap poses a “real and immediate risk” to Ireland’s economic growth, IATA Director General Willie Walsh has warned. Speaking to the Joint Oireachtas Committee, Walsh described the country’s aviation sector as a strategic national asset currently under threat, as airlines begin looking elsewhere for future growth. Walsh said air connectivity underpins Ireland’s […]

31.03.2026 06:00

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New signs demarcate buffer zone near Denia, deter tulip visitors

New signs have been placed to demarcate the buffer zone near the Nicosia village of Denia as part of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus’ endeavours to “reinforce the measures to ensure stability” in and around the buffer zone, Unficyp spokesman Aleem Siddique said on Monday. Those measures, he said, include “improving signage to […]

31.03.2026 04:24

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Our View: New phone tapping bill far from safeguards national security

In a meeting behind closed doors last week, the House legal affairs committee finalised a bill that would allow the secret service (KYP) to listen in on people’s telephone conversations without the need of a judge’s approval, which had always been a legal requirement in the past. If the bill is approved on Thursday – […]

31.03.2026 04:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Launches Official Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease Information Website

The Agriculture Ministry has launched an official website dedicated to foot‑and‑mouth disease, aiming to provide a central source of information for affected livestock farmers, producers and the wider public. The site offers details on the disease, current control measures, biosecurity guidelines and contact numbers for immediate reporting or assistance. It also includes information on compensation […]

31.03.2026 00:45

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Trump interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for Iran war, White House says

US President Donald Trump would be interested in calling on Arab countries to pay for the cost of the Iran war, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Monday, adding that she thinks Trump would have more to say on the issue. Leavitt, asked at a news briefing whether Arab countries would step […]

30.03.2026 22:57

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Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

Israel’s parliament passed a law on Monday making the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, fulfilling a pledge by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right allies. The legislation has drawn international criticism of Israel, which is already under scrutiny for increasing violence by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in […]

30.03.2026 22:40

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Israel blocks cardinal from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, sparking outcry

Israel blocked Jerusalem’s Catholic cardinal from marking Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, sparking an international outcry that led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reverse the ban for the remainder of Holy Week. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Friar Francesco Ielpo from entering the […]

30.03.2026 22:29

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