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Erhurman to meet Diagne on Monday

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman is scheduled to meet the UN Secretary-General’s special representative in Cyprus on Monday, a UN source said on Saturday. The two will meet at 11am following Diagne’s meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday.  Meanwhile, there has been no confirmation for a new meeting between Christodoulides and Erhurman or a […]

28.03.2026 16:11

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€4.2 million to boost fire prevention measures

An extra €4.16 million for measures aimed at preventing and responding to agricultural and forest fires has been approved by the Council of Ministers, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Saturday. “The government’s goal is to strengthen the effort for appropriate preparation to deal with agricultural and forest fires, in view of the summer season,” […]

28.03.2026 16:06

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Tiger Woods out on bail after arrest on suspicion of DUI

Tiger Woods was released from jail late Friday after posting bail following his arrest on suspicion of DUI in relation to a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Fla., that did not cause any significant injuries. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Woods showed signs of impairment at the crash scene. He tested negative for […]

28.03.2026 15:51

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Cyprus potato exports hit by Middle East tensions

Local potato farmers are feeling the effects of the war in the Middle East as shipping costs for exports surge, leaving many uncertain about how much produce they can sell abroad, spokesperson Andreas Karyos said on Saturday. “It is affecting [us] because the costs associated with shipping potatoes abroad have increased, resulting in higher costs […]

28.03.2026 15:49

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Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea

Twenty-two migrants have died off the coast of Greece after spending six days at sea in a rubber boat, the Greek coast guard said in a statement late on Friday. Twenty-six people were rescued by a Frontex European border agency vessel off the island of Crete. “During the journey, the passengers (of the rubber boat) […]

28.03.2026 15:33

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A forage through the fields of Cyprus

Mastic and mustard, sea squill and agave and cistus and meadow crane’s-bill. “This is chickweed,” says Katie Richards, pointing out a thin leafy plant. “This one is chickweed. Let me take a picture of it, just to verify…” She points her phone at it – an AI-powered app called PictureThis, which “identifies over 400,000 plant […]

28.03.2026 15:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus highlights sharp rise in forestry spending

Cyprus marked the International Day of Forests with officials highlighting a sharp increase in state spending on forestry and new investments aimed at strengthening fire prevention and rural development. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said public expenditure on forestry is set to rise from €48.2 million in 2021 to €81.7 million in 2025 — an increase […]

28.03.2026 15:00

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Mercedes driver Antonelli storms to second consecutive pole in Japan

Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli looked every bit the seasoned veteran as he eased to a second successive pole position in Saturday’s qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver, two weeks on from having scored his first pole and win, lit up the timing loops around the iconic 5.8 kilometer-long Suzuka racetrack with […]

28.03.2026 14:36

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‘Phone use primary cause of accidents’

Distraction by phones is one of the main causes of traffic accidents after speeding, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Saturday. “We believe that we should now focus on two issues, the vulnerable and driver distraction. Unfortunately, the use of mobile phones is our number one problem,” he stressed, speaking at a classic car Rally […]

28.03.2026 14:22

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A dish that needs no introduction

Bangers and Mash is one of those dishes that needs no introduction. Sausages, mashed potatoes and onion gravy do not sound remarkable, yet together they form one of Britain’s most enduring comfort meals. It is food built on appetite rather than ornament, designed to satisfy without ceremony. The nickname “bangers” dates to the First World […]

28.03.2026 13:30

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Ancient vial in Turkey shows Romans used human excrement in medicine

Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered traces of human excrement in a 1,900-year-old glass ​vial used to hold perfumes or elixirs, which ‌they believe is the first physical evidence that the Romans used faeces medicinally. Previously, the practice of applying excrement to the skin ​to fight infections and inflammation was known only ​from ancient Roman texts. […]

28.03.2026 13:30

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11 livestock units in Pergamos shut over FMD

The veterinary services on Saturday closed 11 livestock units operating in the buffer zone in Pergamos over concerns of a further spreading of the foot-and-mouth disease. Speaking to CyBC, director general of the agriculture ministry Andreas Gregoriou said that pausing the operations at the relevant units would remain in effect until necessary inspections and their […]

28.03.2026 13:11

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Pope Leo urges Monaco, tax haven of billionaires, to help needy

Pope Leo on Saturday made a day trip to Monaco, a tax-free microstate on the French Riviera known as a haven for billionaires and their luxury yachts, and urged its residents to share their wealth and help those in need. “In God’s eyes, nothing is received in vain!” the pope told Monaco’s royal family and […]

28.03.2026 12:43

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Patrol car attacked with firecrackers

A police patrol car was attacked with firecrackers near a church in Larnaca on Friday “Around 11pm last night, police received information about a fire in a rubbish bin, in front of the church of Ayios Afxentiou and Efstathiou in Larnaca,” police said. Upon the arrival of the officers at the scene, unknown individuals launched […]

28.03.2026 12:39

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One more Paphos dam overflows

The Ayia Marina Chrysochous dam in Paphos overflowed on Saturday morning, the third of the eight dams in the district, following the rain of the recent days. The overflow “is an event of particular environmental importance for the Paphos district,” deputy mayor of Ayia Marina Chrysochous Patroklos Evangelou said. At a capacity of 298,000m³, the […]

28.03.2026 12:31

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Activists launch ‘solidarity fund’ to support Wolt drivers

Local activists have launched an online fundraiser to support Cypriot Wolt drivers who held a one-week strike over what they called precarious working conditions which has already raised almost €10,000. “After a week of strike, many drivers are now behind on rent, food and basic needs,” the fundraiser’s caption writes. It adds that aside from […]

28.03.2026 12:04

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From cold war to kinetic shift: a strategic assessment for Cyprus

The escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has transcended a localised military intervention to become a systemic disruption of the global order. International observers now reach a sobering consensus: the global community faces a prolonged confrontation rather than a short-term skirmish. A war extending through 2026 and may be even for longer, […]

28.03.2026 11:18

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Police man dies in traffic accident

A 28-year-old policeman died after crashing with a car driven by a 23-year-old woman in the Engomi district of Nicosia late on Friday night. The incident occurred on Griva Digeni Avenue at around 10.20pm, when the police officer, named as Andreas Antoniou, who was travelling on a motorcycle and wearing a helmet, collided with the […]

28.03.2026 11:00

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Cyprus reviewing more than 500 applications for ‘Culture III’ arts funding

Evaluation committees have begun reviewing 506 applications submitted under Cyprus’ “Culture III” arts‑funding program, the Department of Contemporary Culture has said, adding that the process is expected to finish in April. The submissions span literature, visual arts, music, dance, theater, traditional culture and film, with music and visual arts drawing the largest number of proposals. […]

28.03.2026 11:00

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Today’s weather: Mild temperatures and isolated rain showers

The weekend is set to begin cloudy, with isolated showers and dust expected on the island. Temperatures are expected reach around 22 degrees Celsius inland, up to 20 degrees on the coast and around 12 degrees in the higher mountains. On early Saturday morning, the depth of snow in Chionistra was 20 centimetres. Winds will […]

28.03.2026 10:58

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Nightclub owner targeted in attempted murder

A 34-year-old man, reportedly the owner of a nightclub, was shot at multiple times early on Saturday morning in Protaras, but no injuries reported, police said. The incident occurred shortly after midnight while the man was driving on Protaras Avenue near Cape Greco, several gunshots were fired towards him. The perpetrators then entered a vehicle […]

28.03.2026 10:36

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Nightclub owner targeted in attempted murder in Protaras

A 34-year-old man, reportedly the owner of a nightclub, was shot at multiple times early Saturday morning in Protaras, with no injuries reported. According to the police, the incident occurred shortly after midnight while the man was driving on Protaras Avenue near Kavo Greko, when he was targeted by several gunshots. The suspected perpetrators then […]

28.03.2026 10:30

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New murals to be unveiled in Nicosia

A new series of murals is transforming the streets of Agioi Omologites and inviting the public to look again. Get ready for the Have You Seen It? – Art Around Town event series that will unfold in the charming Nicosia neighbourhood from Sunday for one week. Bringing together three established local artists to create site-specific […]

28.03.2026 10:00

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Cyprus Business Now: Cyta, CBC chief, ERB, ports, fuel sales, deposits, RIF, CSE

Telecoms provider Cyta on Friday welcomed the decision by the House of Representatives to approve legislation allowing the organisation to enter the energy sector, describing it as a pivotal step in its evolution. The decision enables Cyta to expand its activities into a new and competitive market, marking a strategic shift in its operations as […]

28.03.2026 09:00

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