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EU leaders fail to convince Hungary’s Orban to lift block on Ukraine loan

European Union leaders failed to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at a summit on Thursday to lift his blockade on a vital €90 billion ($103 billion) EU loan to Ukraine, officials said. EU leaders agreed to the loan in December but Orban, who has cordial ties with Russia and has clashed with Ukrainian President […]

19.03.2026 16:22

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Europe and Japan ready to help stabilise energy prices and secure oil chokepoint

Leading nations in Europe, with Japan, said on Thursday they would act to stabilise energy markets and join “appropriate efforts” to open the Gulf’s oil chokepoint after tit-for-tat strikes on energy plants dramatically escalated the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Major economies have been scrambling to cushion the impact of soaring oil prices after state oil […]

19.03.2026 16:15

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Foreign nurses bill on hold after committee deadlock and union pressure

The proposed legislation allowing the employment of nurses from third countries was postponed on Thursday after the House health committee failed to reach agreement, effectively placing the bill on hold amid continued disagreement between stakeholders and mounting pressure from unions. The bill had been scheduled for discussion at 11.30am, but the debate did not proceed […]

19.03.2026 16:10

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Iran attack wipes out 20 per cent of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years

Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia, QatarEnergy’s CEO told Reuters on Thursday. Saad al-Kaabi said two of Qatar’s 14 LNG trains and one of its two gas-to-liquids (GTL) facilities were damaged […]

19.03.2026 16:07

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Cyprus-based gaming investor hits record five million Steam wishlists

Cyprus-based gaming investor GEM Capital has reached a global industry milestone, with its portfolio of upcoming titles surpassing five million Steam wishlists, the highest combined total of any gaming investment firm. The milestone highlights Cyprus’ growing presence in the global gaming investment sector, with the firm’s portfolio now featuring five titles ranked among the 150 […]

19.03.2026 16:00

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ECB holds interest rates steady as Middle East war clouds outlook

The European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council decided on Thursday to maintain its three key interest rates, citing rising uncertainty stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. The council remains determined to ensure that inflation stabilises at its 2 per cent target in the medium term, despite mounting geopolitical risks. The ongoing war has […]

19.03.2026 15:56

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Cyprus becomes associate member of European Space Agency

Cyprus has become an associate member of the European Space Agency, the agency announced on Thursday. It said that a seven-year agreement for the island’s associate membership entered force on Tuesday, after its director-general Joseph Aschbacher notified Research Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou.  “The transition of the Republic of Cyprus from ‘cooperating state’ to ‘associate member’ […]

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Rape case against Phedonos registered at Limassol court

Suspended Paphos mayor, Phedonas Phedonos, will face the first court proceedings on April 2 at the Limassol district court in criminal case involving allegations of rape. The case, relating to incidents said to have occurred in Paphos, was transferred to Limassol because authorities determined that a trial in the local district might compromise impartiality. The […]

19.03.2026 15:47

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Cyprus bank lending criteria remain steady despite rising loan demand

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) announced on Thursday that credit conditions for businesses and households remained stable in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite a significant rise in demand for residential and consumer loans. The January 2026 Bank Lending Survey found that lending criteria for all categories remained unchanged during the final three months […]

19.03.2026 15:42

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Hacker says they compromised millions of confidential police tips held by US company

A hacker says they have broken into a US platform for searching law enforcement hotline messages and compromised more than 8 million confidential tips. In a statement posted online, the hacker – who used the name “Internet Yiff Machine” – said they had broken into tip intelligence platform P3 Global Intel, an arm of safety […]

19.03.2026 15:32

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

A minute with: Aila Mroué El-Bacha, founder of etxetera

Where do you live?I live in Ayios Andreas in Nicosia, not far from the prison. I love my neighbourhood – it’s quiet and leafy. I share my home with my two dogs, Lola and Haïko, who very much run the house. What did you have for breakfast?Labné with olives and cucumber, and khibz markouk – […]

19.03.2026 15:30

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Parliament to vote on universal 3.30am closing time for bars and venues

Reform of the catering and entertainment sector is set for a decisive vote in Parliament on Thursday, with the proposed legislation introducing extended opening hours, simplified licensing procedures and the easing regulatory requirements. At the heart of the bill is the introduction of a unified closing time of 3.30am for restaurants, taverns and similar leisure […]

19.03.2026 15:22

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Real estate leaders and local officials debate future of Limassol housing

Cyprus Real Estate Agents Association (Skek) president Christos Nicolaou participated in a roundtable discussion at the 20th Property Development & Construction Conference & Exhibition, which took place on March 17. Nicolaou, who leads an association affiliated with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), joined a panel discussing the Limassol real estate market over […]

19.03.2026 15:19

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Annita: Purpose of Cyprus solution is to re-examine guarantors’ roles

House President Annita Demetriou on Thursday said that the purpose of a solution to the Cyprus problem is to re-examine the role of the island’s three guarantor powers, amid emboldened rhetoric on the government’s part regarding the future of the British bases. She was speaking after a meeting with the United Kingdom’s minister of state […]

19.03.2026 15:14

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Cyprus falls again in world happiness rankings report

Cyprus fell to 62nd place out of 147 countries surveyed in the 2026 World Happiness Report published on Thursday. Cyprus continued its decline in the rankings, from 39th in 2019, 43rd in 2023 and 50th in 2024. The report, compiled by the wellbeing research centre at Oxford University with polling agent Gallup and the UN, […]

19.03.2026 15:06

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Just one in five internet users in Cyprus engage in online courses

Cyprus reported one of the lowest shares of internet users engaging in online education in 2025, according to Eurostat. The statistical office reported that only 21 per cent of internet users in Cyprus took an online course or used online learning materials during the year. Across the European Union, 34.8 per cent of internet users […]

19.03.2026 15:03

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One arrest after fight injures two in Larnaca

One arrest after fight injures two in Larnaca on Wednesday night in Larnaca, prompting the arrest of a 23-year-old local resident, police reported on Thursday. The case was reported by three individuals aged 36, 30, and 25, who said that around 8.50pm, they had an argument with the 23-year-old inside an apartment building in Larnaca. […]

19.03.2026 14:59

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Cyprus among lowest EU performers for renewable electricity generation

Cyprus recorded the fifth lowest share of electricity generated from renewable sources in the European Union in 2025, according to a report released on Thursday by Eurostat. The figures showed that 47.3 per cent of electricity in the EU came from renewable energy sources in 2025, marking a slight increase from 47.2 per cent in […]

19.03.2026 14:48

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Georgiadou clarifies animal disposal process, reassure farmers

Veterinary Services spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou clarified processes surrounding the handling of animal carcasses following recent culling measures, outlining what is a tightly regulated process designed to protect public health and the environment. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, Georgiadou explained that the selection of burial sites follows a multi-agency assessment involving the land registry, agricultural authorities, […]

19.03.2026 14:36

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The growth of rugby in Cyprus: national team and standout players

Rugby union may seem an unlikely fit for a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, yet Cyprus has carved out a genuinely remarkable story in the sport. It involves world records, political controversy, and a diaspora-driven squad that continues to punch above its weight. Cyprus’ rugby history The sport traces its roots to the 1950s, when it was […]

19.03.2026 14:31

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Shipping minister says 11 Cyprus-flagged ships in Gulf are safe

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said on Thursday that 11 Cyprus-flagged ships in the Gulf are safe, as the government monitors the regional crisis and its potential impact on shipping, trade, energy and tourism. Speaking at a press conference for the Deputy Ministry of Shipping’s 2025 annual report in Limassol, Hadjimanolis said the closure of […]

19.03.2026 14:24

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Christodoulides Sends Message of Stability, Says Cyprus Remains Secure Despite Regional Crisis

President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus remains stable and fully functional despite the regional crisis, stressing that the government continues its work without disruption. Speaking at a news conference during the trilateral social summit in Brussels, Christodoulides said Cyprus received expressions of solidarity, along with concern over the situation and rising energy costs. He emphasized that […]

19.03.2026 14:00

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Nine in ten Cyprus fishers say government support is failing the sector

Nine in ten Cypriot fishers believe government action is insufficient to ensure the survival of the sector, according to a new survey released as Cyprus holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union The study, conducted by Oceana, revealed overwhelming concern over weak enforcement of fisheries rules, declining fish stocks, and the future […]

19.03.2026 13:36

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Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief

The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United States, soccer chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday. Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals but their participation […]

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