Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Antonelli takes championship lead with second straight win in Japan

Kimi Antonelli claimed his second consecutive victory at the Japanese Grand Prix to become the youngest driver to lead the Formula One world championship. The 19-year-old secured the win Sunday at Suzuka after a crash by Oliver Bearman triggered a safety car at a critical moment in the pit stop cycle. Antonelli had yet to […]

29.03.2026 11:03

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Can intellectual property outperform gold or land?

By Ramona Livera, Kyveli Antoniou and Anastasios Kostekoglou At critical stages of growth, businesses look outward for capital, to scale operations, enter new markets, strengthen infrastructure or remain competitive. In those moments, management’s attention usually turns to financial performance, tangible assets and historical revenue.   Intellectual property (IP) is increasingly recognised as a significant driver […]

29.03.2026 10:44

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Sincere thanks for a safe repatriation from Abu Dhabi

Having spent an extended ‘holiday’ in Abu Dhabi after a seven-day cruise in the Persian Gulf I would like you to include this thank you letter in your newspaper. I would like to thank the Republic of Cyprus, Cyprus Airways and everyone involved in my repatriation back home to Cyprus on a Cyprus Airways flight on March 11 from […]

29.03.2026 10:41

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Cyclist arrested after assaulting police and attempting to flee in Limassol

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Limassol after allegedly failing to stop for police, attempting to flee and assaulting officers, while found in possession of drugs. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at around 7.30pm, when police officers on patrol signalled a cyclist to stop for a check. According to police, “as soon as the […]

29.03.2026 10:32

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus establishes itself as a leading Mediterranean tech powerhouse

The landscape of the Cypriot economy is undergoing a fundamental shift as the island successfully positions itself as a regional beacon for technological advancement and digital sophistication. This evolution is no longer a distant ambition but a tangible reality supported by substantial financial commitments and a growing ecosystem of high-growth enterprises. Recent data indicates that […]

29.03.2026 10:30

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Easter by the sea feels better

Some Easter breaks feel more like routine than escape. This one does not. Set on the curve of Pissouri Bay, Columbia Beach Resort offers the kind of long weekend that replaces noise with sea air, long lunches and the easy calm of spring on the coast. For Easter 2026, the award-winning five-star resort is shaping […]

29.03.2026 10:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Unsettled conditions persist with strong winds across Cyprus

Rain, strong winds and colder conditions are affecting much of Cyprus, with unsettled weather expected to continue through Sunday and into the coming days, according to the met office. Sunday will be mainly cloudy, with periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms across the island. Snow is expected on the higher peaks of Troodos, while light […]

29.03.2026 10:21

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 23: Parliament is set to examine a bill that would give hundreds of hotels and tourist accommodation providers until December 31, 2028 to continue operating without a full licence, as the Deputy Ministry of Tourism seeks more time to resolve long-running planning […]

29.03.2026 09:00

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Cyprus is NOT the story…

Cyprus is not at war. Despite what the global media might have us believe, we’re sitting safe. For now, anyway. Okay, we’re close to the Middle East. And there will be consequences. Not – we hope – in terms of missiles or sirens or scenes on the evening news. But in quieter, less obvious ways. […]

29.03.2026 09:00

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Cyprus: an ‘unsinkable aircraft carrier’ no longer

Cyprus has long been regarded in strategic thinking as an “unsinkable aircraft carrier” in the Eastern Mediterranean. The phrase captures a hard reality. Today it carries a more troubling implication: growing vulnerability. The British Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) at Akrotiri and Dhekelia form part of the architecture of independence established by the 1960 Treaty of […]

29.03.2026 09:00

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Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports

The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing U.S. officials. The plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops, the Post reported. Whether President Donald Trump would approve any of those plans remains uncertain, according to the Post. The Trump administration has deployed […]

29.03.2026 08:33

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Tales from the coffeeshop: Is state too stupid or too corrupt?

ANYONE who watched the interview of MEP Fidias Panayiotou – now leader of the Direct Democracy of Cyprus party – with the over-the-hill hack Yiannis Kareklas on Sigma TV would no longer consider it absurd to vote for him. Fidias, in his down-to-earth style, made a complete fool of the pompous and patronising Kareklas, who […]

29.03.2026 08:30

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Our View: Nothing good can come of repeated state ‘support measures’

Measures to “support society” by the state whenever there is a spike in prices appear to have become the norm in the last few years. The precedent was set during the economic irrationality of the lockdowns, when a large number of businesses shut shop, and a large section of the workforce was paid by the […]

29.03.2026 08:04

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EU launches new guidance to decarbonise buildings across their life cycle

The European Commission this week unveiled a comprehensive strategy to decarbonise the built environment, introducing a whole life carbon approach to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from construction to demolition. The new staff working document provides a roadmap for authorities and industry professionals to address the largest consumers of materials and energy in the union. By […]

29.03.2026 07:00

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Climate risks make adaptation crucial for EU agriculture, says World Bank

Rising climate risks and growing challenges for smaller farms are putting pressure on EU agricultural systems, highlighting gaps in support and preparedness, according to a World Bank study. The study examined the use, effectiveness, and areas for improvement of Risk Management Tools (RMTs) and provides a detailed analysis of current policy developments, making recommendations for […]

29.03.2026 06:30

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Bank of England economist warns against inaction over inflation

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said this week that uncertainty about the economic implications of the ongoing conflict ​in the Middle East should not be used as an excuse for inaction ‌over inflation threats. Pill – who has previously said the BoE cut interest rates too fast over the past year – told […]

29.03.2026 06:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Solar credit reset backlash gathers pace

Uproar from solar panel owners in Cyprus is intensifying after thousands of households saw accumulated electricity credits wiped from their accounts. The controversy which has been growing in pace since the Cyprus Mail first reported on it on March 8, centres on the clearing of surplus photovoltaic energy credits held under net-metering arrangements. This means […]

29.03.2026 04:24

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Israeli airstrike kills three Lebanese journalists, Israel says it targeted one

Israeli forces killed three Lebanese journalists in southern Lebanon on Saturday in an airstrike that Israel’s military said had targeted one of them. Lebanese television news channel Al Manar said its reporter Ali Shaib and reporter Fatima Ftouni, from Lebanese pan-Arab broadcaster Al Mayadeen, were killed when their vehicle was hit. Lebanon’s information minister, Paul […]

28.03.2026 19:25

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Alkinoos Ioannides to kick off summer tour in Cyprus

Perhaps, it feels too soon to look forward to summer events when Easter has not even arrived and the weather forecast has rain, clouds and sun all in one day. Yet time tends to fly and before we know it, the What’s On agenda will be all about music festivals and summer escapes. Renowned Cypriot […]

28.03.2026 19:19

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Larnaca farmer refuses to have animals culled

Approximately 50 animals were discovered by veterinary officers in a livestock unit in Larnaca, with the farmer declining to permit the officers to proceed with their slaughter resulting in a standoff at the premises on Saturday. According to the veterinary services, several animals had died from foot and mouth disease at the livestock farm. Police […]

28.03.2026 18:22

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit

Ukraine on Saturday agreed to cooperate on defence with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy travelled to both countries amid escalating tensions in the region. Qatar’s defence ministry said in a statement on Saturday that Doha and Kyiv have signed a defense cooperation agreement which includes the exchange of expertise in […]

28.03.2026 18:03

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11,000 fireworks seized so far in 2026

As Easter approaches, police have intensified their efforts to address juvenile delinquency and uncontrolled firework displays, bomb squad officer Paris Kyriakou said on Saturday. According to Kyriakou, a total of 11,000 seizures of fireworks and firecrackers have been recorded in 2026, with the vast majority being the latter. This marks a similar trend to 2025, […]

28.03.2026 17:49

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Exhibition of Cypriot artist Adamantios Diamantis to open in Thessaloniki

The exhibition “Agonies – Diamantis,” centered on a landmark series by Cypriot painter Adamantios Diamantis, will be shown at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki from March 29 to May 31. The show, organized by the A. G. Leventis Gallery, Cyprus’ Press and Information Office and the Cypriot Consulate in Thessaloniki, marks the first […]

28.03.2026 17:00

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Thieves steal 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars in Europe

Twelve tons of KitKat chocolate bars went missing in Europe last week after thieves made off with the truck transporting them, Swiss food giant Nestle said on Saturday. KitKat, which is made by Nestle, said the truck carrying 413,793 bars of its new range set off from central Italy to distribute the chocolate throughout Europe, […]

28.03.2026 16:35

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