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McDonald’s Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival returns in April

The McDonald’s Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival is returning, once again bringing football to life for thousands of children. A celebration of participation, fair play and boundless enjoyment is set to unfold through the largest youth football tournament in Cyprus. On the occasion of its 24th edition, a press conference was held on March 18, […]

24.03.2026 12:23

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Govt seeks legal advice over treaty which established British bases

The government has sought legal advice regarding the treaty which established the United Kingdom’s two sovereign bases in Cyprus, deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Tuesday. He told CyBC radio that the government has “received legal advice on the issue of the 1960 agreements”, and that “the issue of security is complex and will […]

24.03.2026 12:20

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Structural adequacy ‘collective responsibility’ engineers say after collapse

The collapse of part of a building on Monday in Limassol may have been caused by inadequate planning, the Association of Civil Engineers said on Tuesday, pointing out that securing structural adequacy and building site safety was a collective responsibility. “The aim must be to create an environment in which every worker can carry out […]

24.03.2026 12:10

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Cyprus weighs transitional fix for stock option plans

A legislative proposal submitted by Disy and Diko aimed at providing transitional relief for legacy stock option schemes was discussed before the House Finance Committee this week. The proposal focuses on incentive schemes implemented by Cypriot companies prior to the tax reform, during a period when the conditions for inclusion in the special taxation regime […]

24.03.2026 12:09

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State budget deficit hits €1.79bn according to latest Treasury report

The Treasury has announced that the state budget deficit for 2025 reached €1.79 billion, according to its official fiscal report released this week. The fiscal report for 2025 serves as a comprehensive review of the state budget for the previous financial year, outlining both projected and actual revenues and expenditures. The report compares the budgeted […]

24.03.2026 12:02

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Book review: Mad premise for a hilarious book

I spent much of the end of 2025 and start of 2026 moaning about people who ought to know about funny books claiming that unfunny books were actually funny. Evidently, this means that in my arrogance, I consider myself to be someone who can accurately identify a funny book. Let’s put that to the test: […]

24.03.2026 12:00

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MUSKITA unveils new rebrand at XM Limassol Marathon 2026

MUSKITA, a leading force in the aluminium industry in Cyprus, unveiled its new corporate rebranding during the XM Limassol Marathon this past weekend. Continuing its long-standing and dynamic support of the running community, MUSKITA participated once again as the sponsor of the 21km Half Marathon. At the same time, the company maintained its role as […]

24.03.2026 11:59

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Defence ministers to assess presence of Greek military assets in Cyprus

Cyprus and Greece are set to assess the continued presence of Greek military assets on the island, as regional tensions linked to the Middle East crisis remain under close review. Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is in Athens, where he is scheduled to meet his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias. Speaking to CyBC radio, Palmas said discussions […]

24.03.2026 11:54

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Petrolina: a dynamic presence at XM Limassol Marathon

A long-standing partner of the XM Limassol Marathon, Petrolina once again supported this year’s event, both through its active participation and as the naming sponsor of the Petrolina 10 Km Energy Race, which took place on March 22, 2026, with more than 1,000 runners taking part. The Petrolina Energy Team, a volunteer group made up of […]

24.03.2026 11:53

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Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, Cyprus ranked 85th

With a population of 231 million Pakistan was ranked the world’s smoggiest country in 2025, with concentrations of hazardous small particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the recommended World Health Organization level, research showed on Tuesday. Cyprus ranked as the 85th most polluted country, and the 12th of the 27 European […]

24.03.2026 11:50

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EndoMarch Cyprus to hold open online endometriosis discussion on March 26

The EndoMarch Cyprus Non-Profit Organisation invites the public to an open online discussion on endometriosis, which will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6pm. During the discussion, Dr Andreas Stavroulis, gynecologist and president of EndoMarch Cyprus, will address endometriosis, its symptoms and pain management, potential complications, its impact on fertility and the importance […]

24.03.2026 11:44

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District offices to remain open for voter registration on Saturday, deadline next week

District offices across the island will remain open for voter registrations on Saturday, ahead of next Thursday’s deadline, the interior ministry said on Tuesday. The offices in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and Paralimni will all be open between 8am and 2pm on Saturday, and will otherwise remain open until 5pm on weekdays until the deadline. […]

24.03.2026 11:43

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Police seize 100kg of peppers crossing from north

Police on Monday seized 100 kilogrammes of green peppers transported from the north through a non-approved crossing point in the Ayios Sozomenos area. According to authorities, members of the anti-poaching unit and Green Line surveillance spotted a pick-up truck with Turkish Cypriot registration plates being driven by a 30-year-old Turkish Cypriot man. The vehicle was […]

24.03.2026 11:33

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Eurobank extends voluntary exit scheme deadline

Eurobank has announced that it has extended the deadline for applications to its voluntary exit scheme until Friday, March 28, 2026, following its initial launch on March 9, 2026. The bank had originally set the deadline for participation at March 23, 2026, before deciding to grant additional time to employees. The voluntary exit scheme is […]

24.03.2026 11:25

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School project creates new links between education and business

Cyprus’ Ideodromio programme has strengthened links between education and business, giving students from gymnasiums, lyceums and technical schools the chance to develop and present socially driven and innovative ideas, Pedagogical Institute director Elena Hadjikakou said. Addressing the programme’s annual conference and final competition, Hadjikakou said students had presented “very interesting, innovative ideas” and had the […]

24.03.2026 11:22

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Tourism sector warns of slowdown in early season bookings

Cyprus hoteliers in Ayia Napa, Protaras and Larnaca are warning of a sharp slowdown in bookings ahead of the new tourism season, as the war in the Middle East continues to weigh on travel demand. According to Politis, hotel operators in the Famagusta district said cancellations are now affecting mainly April and May, while the […]

24.03.2026 11:16

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Labour shortages and licensing delays top agenda for Cyprus builders

Cyprus’ construction sector needs closer coordination between contractors, engineers, architects and the state if it is to deal effectively with mounting pressures, including regional instability, labour shortages and delays in licensing, stakeholders said after a joint meeting in Paphos. The meeting, held on Saturday, on the initiative of the association of building contractors (Oseok), brought […]

24.03.2026 11:13

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Immediate relief measures can cut energy bills, says Etek president

Immediate relief measures can still be taken to cushion the expected rise in energy costs, scientific and technical chamber (Etek) president Constantinos Constanti said in a written statement, while warning that longer-term solutions for cheaper electricity will require major public investment. He said the measures cited by the auditor-general as potential routes to lower-cost electricity […]

24.03.2026 11:08

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Zidane to take over as France coach this summer, ESPN says

French football icon Zinedine Zidane has agreed to take over his national team’s head coaching duties following this summer’s FIFA World Cup, ESPN has reported. Zidane, 53, reportedly reached a verbal agreement with the Federation Francaise de Football to replace Didier Deschamps, who has held the role since 2012. Zidane, who managed La Liga powerhouse […]

24.03.2026 10:40

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Cerundolo’s Miami magic continues with stunning Medvedev upset

Francisco Cerundolo’s love affair with the Miami Open shows no signs of cooling after the Argentine world number 19 stunned Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-0 4-6 7-5 to reach the fourth round on Monday. The 27-year-old secured his first top-10 victory of the season against the former world number one, who arrived in Florida in peak […]

24.03.2026 10:35

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The war on Iran: A series of miscalculations

Still not four full weeks into the war, and already Donald Trump’s “short-term excursion” – decapitate the Iranian regime with a surprise attack and impose harsh terms on the defeated survivors – has morphed into a global economic crisis and a region-wide war that could destroy the wealth of all the countries on both sides […]

24.03.2026 10:30

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Play looks at continued foreign military presence

For the first time in Cyprus, Translations by Brian Friel will be staged, at the Main Stage of the Cyprus Theatre Organisation in Nicosia. Directed and co-translated by Irish/Cypriot theatre-maker Patrick Myles, this new production places Friel’s 1980 play into direct dialogue with Cyprus’ own history of partition, renaming and continued foreign military presence. Set […]

24.03.2026 10:01

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Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping; France tables rival text

Bahrain has put forward a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that would authorise countries to use “all necessary means” – diplomatic language for force – to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a text seen by Reuters on Monday. Diplomats said the draft text was backed by other Gulf […]

24.03.2026 09:59

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Russian security agencies put on higher alert in Moscow for threat of attack from Ukraine

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), police and national guard in Moscow have been put on higher alert due to intelligence that there is a threat of a sabotage attack from Ukraine, Russia’s state RIA news agency reported on Tuesday. During the four-year war between Russia and Ukraine, both sides have carried out attacks far behind […]

24.03.2026 09:20

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