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Car catches fire while in motion

A car in Emba, Paphos, caught fire in the early hours of Thursday, while being driven by a 52-year-old. The incident happened at around 4am and the fire was put out by the fire brigade before it spread. The fire caused damage to the front of the car. Police investigations are ongoing.

26.03.2026 08:47

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Hostage situation ends without injuries

A hostage situation in Larnaca ended without injuries on Wednesday. The police were notified just after 3.30pm that a man in the city centre was on a balcony waving a knife. The scene was cordoned off and police negotiators were brought in. The police found two women in the flat who were reportedly being threatened […]

26.03.2026 08:38

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Drink driver arrested nearly seven times over limit

The police arrested a 43-year-old man on Wednesday evening for drink driving, nearly seven times over the alcohol limit. The man, whose final reading was 148μg instead of the 22μg limit, will be taken before a court on Thursday for a remand order. The vehicle was pulled over in Ayia Anna street in Strovolos and police […]

26.03.2026 08:26

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Fitiris outlines central prison masterplan to Mathiatis council

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris outlined the plans for the new central prison on the outskirts of Mathiatis during a meeting with the community council on Wednesday evening. Fitiris explained the government’s reasoning and stressed the need for modern prison facilities to be built outside urban areas. These new facilities, he said, would meet the requirements […]

26.03.2026 08:17

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Middle East war drives energy crisis across southeast Asia, forcing government intervention

Southeast Asian economies are scrambling to contain the fallout from the escalating Iran war, as surging fuel costs and supply disruptions ripple through power markets and key industries. The Philippines on Thursday suspended spot electricity sales until further notice, citing fuel supply risks and price volatility. The move, ordered under a state of national energy […]

26.03.2026 08:03

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Two arrested for Limassol restaurant bomb

The police arrested two individuals aged 21 and 19 on Wednesday evening in connection with the bomb explosion at the entrance of a restaurant in the old Limassol port area. According to the police, this was the third time the owner had been the target of criminal attacks and measures have been taken to protect […]

26.03.2026 07:57

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Iran says it is reviewing a US ceasefire plan but no talks; Trump says Tehran leaders want a deal

President ​Donald Trump said Iran was desperate to make a deal to end nearly four weeks of fighting, contradicting the Iranian foreign minister who said his country was reviewing a U.S. proposal but had ​no intention of holding talks to wind down the conflict. The conflicting statements came as the economic and humanitarian toll of […]

26.03.2026 07:55

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Bomb destroys florists’ storefront

A bomb exploded at a florists in Limassol in the early hours of Thursday, causing extensive damage to the shopfront. The police said an improvised explosive device was detonated at around 1.30am on Thursday outside the flower shop belonging to a 49-year-old woman. The blast caused extensive damage to the shop’s display window and two […]

26.03.2026 07:50

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UK retail sales fall at fastest rate since first pandemic lockdown

British retail sales have tumbled this month by the most since April 2020 when most ​non-food shops were closed at the start of ‌the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey showed this week. The Confederation of British Industry’s said its monthly gauge of retailers’ annual ​change in sales volumes sank to -52 in March ​from an already […]

26.03.2026 07:50

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Nine arrested overnight for attempted bombing, drink driving

Nine individuals were arrested during overnight police operations to crack down on crime, including for attempted bombing and drink driving. The police pulled over 639 vehicles and checked 983 drivers and passengers. They reported 315 people for various traffic offences, including three for drink driving. Nine vehicles were impounded. The police also raided 23 establishments […]

26.03.2026 07:40

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Thunderstorms and snow till Sunday

Rain and thunderstorms continue on Thursday, while snow on Troodos’ peaks remains at 27cm. The weather will continue rainy until Sunday, with dust in the atmosphere expected over the weekend. Thursday starts off overcast with isolated showers, with thunderstorms and hailstones expected later in the day and snow or sleet in the mountains. Winds will […]

26.03.2026 07:32

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EU banks boost MREL buffers as authority flags challenges

The European Banking Authority (EBA) this week published its second Impact Assessment Report on minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL), evaluating its effects on EU banks, markets and funding structures. The report found that EU banks have continued to build up MREL resources, while also improving market access with limited impact on […]

26.03.2026 07:30

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Brussels targets faster company creation, aiming to boost competitiveness

The European Commission recently presented its proposal for EU Inc., a new single set of corporate rules designed as the foundation of the EU’s 28th regime. The initiative introduces an optional, digital by default European corporate framework aimed at making it easier for businesses to start, operate and grow across the EU. The Commission said […]

26.03.2026 07:00

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What’s on this weekend

The last weekend of March bids us farewell with a list of exciting events to enjoy in every district. Crafting workshops, tulip festivals, exhibitions, plays, neighbourhood art walks, classic car rallies, and the first of the Easter markets make their appearance. Here’s what’s on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Larnaca district The weekend begins with […]

26.03.2026 06:25

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EU to inaugurate firefighting hub in Cyprus amid rising wildfire threat

A new European firefighting hub based in Cyprus is set to be inaugurated in Paphos on April 23–24, on the sidelines of an informal EU summit to be held on the island as part of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union. The announcement comes as the European Commission unveiled on Wednesday a […]

26.03.2026 04:24

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Limassol exhibition looks at the rise of the sun

Young Cypriot artist Danae Patsalou presents her second solo exhibition at The Edit Gallery in Limassol this spring with a body of work which is titled The Rise of the Sun, the Fall of Time. Now on display until May 2, the exhibited pieces reflect on time, memory and renewal through the parallel imagery of […]

25.03.2026 19:57

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Hungary to curb gas flows to Ukraine until Druzhba oil flows resume, Orban says

Hungary will gradually stop sending natural gas to Ukraine until crude oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline resume, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday, escalating a standoff with Kyiv over energy supplies disrupted by the Ukraine war. Hungary and Slovakia, whose leaders are outliers in the EU for maintaining relations with Moscow, blame Kyiv […]

25.03.2026 17:17

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LIV Golf sued by Long Island Vodka distillery over trademark

LIV Golf has been sued by the New York distillery Long Island Vodka, which accused the Saudi Arabia-backed men’s golf tour of “swamping” its brand, confusing consumers and depressing sales by selling LIV-branded alcohol and apparel that infringes its trademark. Founded in 2007 in a horse barn on Long Island’s North Fork, Long Island Vodka […]

25.03.2026 17:15

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Police investigate suspected arson of vehicle in Paphos

Police in Paphos are investigating a suspected case of vehicle arson after a fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday. According to initial reports, the blaze erupted at around 3.30am in a car belonging to a 35-year-old man, which was parked in a village in the Paphos district. Fire brigade members arrived at […]

25.03.2026 17:00

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UK to cap overseas political donations and ban crypto funding for parties

Britain will cap how much donors living overseas can give to political parties and ban cryptocurrency donations following an independent review into the influence of foreign finance, a move that could hurt Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party. The government ordered the review into foreign financial interference in politics after a former politician in Reform UK […]

25.03.2026 16:13

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Unity and responsibility key to progress, says Demetriou

House president and Disy leader Annita Demetriou on Wednesday said that unity and a sense of responsibility are essential for securing the country’s future. Speaking after the student parade outside the Greek embassy in Nicosia marking the March 25 anniversary, Demetriou described the day as a “double celebration” for Hellenism. “We celebrate both the Annunciation […]

25.03.2026 16:10

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Cyprus publisher grows gaming portfolio with new title

Nicosia-based publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment, part of Utmost Games, announced on Wednesday a collaboration with indie developer Firevolt on the upcoming game Salvation Denied. The title has been described as a chaotic, comedic physics based co-op building game, offering a unique multiplayer experience. A time limited open playtest on Steam has been launched for one […]

25.03.2026 16:00

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TV show we love: Sullivan’s Crossing

There are a couple of series I have on rotation for casual viewing – you know, the kind you have already seen, so it feels familiar to return to. Apart from Friends, Gilmore Girls has been that for me recently, and I’ve gotten used to the characters. So, it was a pleasant surprise to find […]

25.03.2026 15:30

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Cyprus wineries finding the new in something old

When I arrive for a trade tasting it has me wondering how much thought goes into conceptualising such events. Importers these days are increasingly searching for a theme to support and justify events. Many are themed around the wines they import with a strong pairing with the deli food that sometimes they may also provide. […]

25.03.2026 15:30

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