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Christodoulides to Meet Guterres in Brussels on March 18

President Nikos Christodoulides will meet UN Secretary‑General António Guterres on March 18 in Brussels, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the European Council summit. Letymbiotis stressed that the encounter reflects Christodoulides’ clear and consistent political will to restart negotiations on the Cyprus issue. He added that the […]

16.03.2026 09:15

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Three arrested for burglary, assaulting police officer

A 49-year-old, as well as two 38-year-olds suspected of being the former’s accomplices, were arrested on allegations of burglary and assaulting a police officer in Limassol on Sunday, police said on Monday. The suspicions came to light when officers of the Limassol traffic police stopped the 49-year-old for a routine inspection, during which he allegedly […]

16.03.2026 09:10

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Cyprus industrial output rises as production falls across the EU

Industrial production in Cyprus increased by 2 per cent in January 2026 compared with December 2025, even as overall production declined across the European Union and the euro area, according to Eurostat. Specifically, the statistical office of the European Union reported that seasonally adjusted industrial production fell by 1.5 per cent in the euro area […]

16.03.2026 09:02

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Today’s weather: Week starts off with local showers, strong winds to continue

On Monday the weather will be partly cloudy with isolated showers. Temperatures will rise up to 19 degrees Celsius inland and along the south and east coasts, 17C along the other coasts and 10C in the highest mountains. Moderate to strong winds will blow southwest to northwest, at up to 5 Beaufort and may temporarily […]

16.03.2026 08:49

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Car bomb explodes in Limassol

A bomb exploded in a parked vehicle in the Ayios Spyridonas area of Limassol in the early hours of Monday, causing a fire and damaging a second nearby vehicle. According to the police, the incident occurred at around 4.20am when an explosive device detonated in the car of a 45-year-old woman, damaging both the vehicle […]

16.03.2026 08:36

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Second-screen viewing spreads beyond younger audiences

Media multitasking is rapidly expanding beyond younger audiences, with more than half of people aged 45 to 54 now watching video clips on their mobile phones while simultaneously watching television. According to market intelligence firm Omdia, the long-established second-screen phenomenon is spreading quickly among older age groups and changing how audiences engage with video content. […]

16.03.2026 08:30

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UN experts praise Cyprus geographic‑names website as model of best practice

A United Nations expert group has commended the website of Cyprus’s Permanent Committee for the Standardization of Geographical Names, describing it as a best‑practice example for other countries. The UN Group of Experts on Geographical Names (UNGEGN) expressed satisfaction with both the content and operation of the site, which has been running for roughly 12 […]

14.03.2026 15:00

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Four killed in Russian air attack on Ukraine

Russia hammered Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, killing four people and causing damage across five regions of the country, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday. The main target was energy infrastructure outside the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, adding that residential buildings, schools and businesses were also damaged. He said the Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro […]

14.03.2026 14:58

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Poll shows Greek Cypriots remain sceptical of Erhurman

A Noverna Analytics poll conducted on behalf of the newspaper Politis on Saturday revealed that Greek Cypriot attitudes towards the new Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman remain largely negative. Overall, 41 per cent expressed unfavourable views, 26 per cent were neutral, and only 17 per cent held a positive opinion, while 16 per cent did […]

14.03.2026 14:14

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F1 leader Russell wins Shanghai sprint for Mercedes

George Russell held off the fast-starting Ferraris to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes on Saturday and stretch his Formula One championship lead to 11 points. The Briton started on pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit and finished ahead of Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton after an opening tussle […]

14.03.2026 14:02

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And the Oscar goes to …

This Sunday is the day the Hollywood industry gathers together in a theatre to congratulate themselves and hand out awards to one another. It is one of the oldest award ceremonies that might have lost its shine, but it is an institution that – love it or hate it – gets people talking. Best Picture […]

14.03.2026 14:00

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NATO illusions and the reality of Cyprus’ deterrence strategies

In the wake of the March 2, 2026, drone strike on the British Sovereign Base at Akrotiri, President Nikos Christodoulides has moved to reorient the Republic of Cyprus’s grand strategy. His repeated declarations of intent to apply for NATO membership represent more than a reactionary policy shift; they signal a fundamental ideological departure from the […]

14.03.2026 14:00

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US strikes more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, Centcom says

United States forces executed a large-scale precision strike on Kharg Island in Iran on Friday night, the US Central Command said on Saturday. “US forces successfully struck more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, while preserving the oil infrastructure,” Centcom said. The strike destroyed naval mine storage facilities, missile storage bunkers, and multiple […]

14.03.2026 13:41

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Some oil loading operations suspended after fire in UAE’s Fujairah, sources say

Some oil loading operations have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah emirate, a major bunkering hub, industry and trade sources said, after a fire broke out there on Saturday. The fire occurred after debris fell during the interception of a drone, but no injuries were reported, the emirate’s media office said. Civil defence […]

14.03.2026 13:37

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Spanish researchers develop low-cost artificial cornea from fish scales

Researchers at Spain’s University of Granada have developed an artificial cornea made from the scales of several fish ​species commonly found in markets, which could become a ‌lower-cost alternative to donor transplants for severe eye diseases. The cornea – the eye’s transparent front layer – is difficult to repair when badly damaged because it ​has […]

14.03.2026 13:30

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The Biba Story

By Mal James First conceived as a mail-order-only company in 1963, known as Biba’s Postal Boutique, the brand captured the revolutionary 1960s and 1970s attitude and style, offering trend-seekers affordable, high-fashion aesthetics and glamour akin to Paris catwalks. Influenced by art deco, Biba’s covetable mini dresses, luxurious fabrics, rich prints and colour palettes quickly achieved […]

14.03.2026 13:30

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Legal groups condemn British bases in Cyprus as ‘colonial legacy’

The European Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights (ELDHR) as well as the Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association (CDLA) condemned the continued existence of the British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, the organisations said the bases, established in 1960 as a condition for Cyprus’ independence, were imposed without the […]

14.03.2026 12:24

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Brisk and reassuring

Shrimp scampi is a dish that feels both brisk and reassuring, the sort of meal that can be prepared quickly yet still carries a sense of occasion. Plump prawns are sautéed in butter and olive oil, lifted with garlic, a squeeze of lemon and a splash of white wine. Parsley is scattered at the end, […]

14.03.2026 12:00

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Restoration work on Limnia windmill completed

Restoration work on the historic windmill in Limnia has been completed, the United Nations development programme confirmed on Saturday. Ali Tuncay, co chairman of the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, said the project preserves elements of the island’s historical production systems and rural economy. “These structures are among the important legacies reflecting the island’s historical […]

14.03.2026 11:21

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Cyprus energy minister backs balanced EU energy mix at Paris nuclear summit

Cyprus Energy Minister Michalis Damianou took part this week in the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, representing President Nikos Christodoulides, and urged EU cooperation on building an energy system that is secure, affordable and aligned with the bloc’s climate goals. In his intervention, Damianou said all EU member states agree on the need for […]

14.03.2026 11:00

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Greek tanker hit by missile in Black Sea as crew reported safe

A Greek flagged and owned tanker was struck by a missile off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea, authorities said on Saturday, though all 24 crew members on board were reported safe. The vessel was sailing about 14 nautical miles from the port when it was hit, sustaining material damage to its […]

14.03.2026 10:57

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Masked gang invades Limassol home as teen arrested

A masked armed group forced their way into a house in Limassol on Friday night, prompting a police investigation that led to the arrest of a 19-year-old on Saturday. Police received information at around 9.30pm about a fight at a residence in the Ayia Fyla area and officers were dispatched to the scene to investigate […]

14.03.2026 10:41

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Livestock farmers block roads in protest over animal cull

Livestock farmers blocked roads in Larnaca on Saturday as protests intensified over the mandatory killing of animals linked to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Farmers first gathered early in the morning in the livestock area of Oroklini where they sought to prevent veterinary officials from entering units to carry out culling measures. Protesters […]

14.03.2026 10:33

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33 drunk drivers arrested in overnight police operations

Police arrested 33 drivers for drink-driving during overnight operations carried out nationwide on Friday night, as part of coordinated checks targeting traffic offences and public safety. According to a police statement issued on Saturday, organised patrols were deployed at key points where officers stopped vehicles, checked occupants and carried out inspections of premises. In total, […]

14.03.2026 10:16

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