Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Hezbollah warns Israeli residents to evacuate towns near border

Lebanon’s Hezbollah warned Israeli residents to evacuate towns within 5 km (3.11 miles) of the border between the countries in a message posted on its Telegram channel in Hebrew early on Friday. Hezbollah’s message came less than a day after Israel warned residents to leave Beirut’s southern suburbs, prompting an exodus from a swathe of […]

06.03.2026 07:50

27 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Chamber highlights simplified VAT scheme for ambitious SMEs

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) issued a circular this week to inform members about significant changes to the European Union VAT regime that have already come into force. The new rules aim to drastically reduce administrative burdens and strengthen the outward-looking nature of small businesses within the single market. Under the previous […]

06.03.2026 07:50

28 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

House, car destroyed in separate fires in Nicosia

Two fires were reported overnight in Nicosia. At around midnight, the police were notified of a fire in a house in Yeri, property of a 33-year-old man. The house was totally destroyed in the fire. At around 1.40am, a fire in a car in Peristerona was reported. The car, belonging to a 35-year-old woman, was […]

06.03.2026 07:38

27 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Nearly 40 flights cancelled on Friday

Thirty-nine flights have been cancelled on Friday to and from Larnaca airport, amid the Middle East crisis. According to airport data, the flights affected are 22 arrivals and 17 departures, all to and from European destinations. LARNAKA – FLIGHT ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES PAPHOS – FLIGHT ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES

06.03.2026 07:30

28 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus Business Now: banks, property, Oev, IT sector, inflation

Property sales in Cyprus maintained a double-digit increase in February 2026, as transactions rose by 12 per cent year on year, according to data released by the department of lands and surveys. In total, 1,537 properties changed hands during the month, compared with 1,371 in February 2025. This follows an annual increase of 11 per […]

06.03.2026 07:30

29 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Clear skies give way to rain and thunderstorms

Friday starts off mainly fine, with clouds forming from noon onwards, bringing rain and possibly isolated thunderstorms. Winds will be a variable gentle breeze of 3 Beaufort, turning into a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort in the afternoon, over slight to moderate seas. Temperatures will reach 19C inland […]

06.03.2026 07:22

32 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus industrial turnover rises in December

Cyprus recorded a 4.9 per cent increase in its industrial turnover index during December 2025 compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the latest figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The index, which uses 2021 as a base year of 100, reached 139.8 units for the month, highlighting a resilient […]

06.03.2026 07:00

31 0

Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

More Repatriation Flights Bringing Cypriots Home From UAE

Repatriation flights for Cypriot nationals stranded in the United Arab Emirates continued Thursday. It is the second chartered flight operated by Cyprus Airways. A first flight on Thursday brought 182 Cypriots back to the island. According to the Foreign Ministry, 756 Cypriots in Dubai have registered for repatriation.

06.03.2026 06:13

32 0

Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Weather System to Bring Showers to Cyprus Through Saturday

A weak weather disturbance is expected to affect Cyprus through Saturday, bringing periods of cloud and isolated showers, the Meteorological Service said Friday. Skies will be mostly clear early in the day, with thicker cloud developing over the west and north. Isolated afternoon showers are expected, and a brief thunderstorm cannot be ruled out. Winds […]

06.03.2026 06:11

32 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

UK wage growth expectations hold at joint-lowest in four years

British employers’ expectations for wage growth held at their ​joint-lowest in nearly four years in February, according ‌to a survey published by the Bank of England, which is looking out for further signs of a slowdown in ​pay pressure before it next cuts interest rates. Expected ​year-ahead wage growth remained at 3.6 per cent on […]

06.03.2026 06:00

32 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Fact Check Cyprus finds no evidence of nuclear weapons at RAF Akrotiri

Claims that 56 nuclear weapons are stored at RAF Akrotiri are not supported by available evidence, according to an analysis published by Fact Check Cyprus, which says satellite imagery, Nato security requirements and current British defence policy contradict the allegation. The claim was made by journalist Andreas Paraschos, who said the website Offsite removed his […]

06.03.2026 04:24

32 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Our View: Greek language course a must in primary schools

What a relief that reason prevailed at the House education committee on Wednesday and the discriminatory bill that would have made passing a Greek language exam a requirement for attending a public primary school, was withdrawn. This was the idea of Diko deputy Pavlos Mylonas who also happens to be the president of the House […]

06.03.2026 04:20

31 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Starmer confirms use of Cyprus base to shoot down Iranian drones

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday night confirmed that his country’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus had been used as the launchpad for missions aimed at engaging and shooting down drones fired from Iran.  He shared to his social media an article published by British newspaper the Guardian, which had interviewed an […]

06.03.2026 00:13

35 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trump wants say on Iran’s next leader as war intensifies

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the right to join Iran in deciding its next leader as the war escalated on Thursday, with U.S. and Israeli jets hitting areas across the country and Gulf cities coming under renewed bombardment. In an interview with Reuters, Trump said Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ali […]

05.03.2026 23:42

34 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Demonstrators call on Cyprus to sever links with countries attacking Iran

Demonstrators gathered outside the presidential palace and the foreign ministry on Thursday afternoon, demanding that Cyprus cease any and all cooperation with nations either directly engaged in or supporting the military strikes on Iran. Taking part in the protest were members of various groups – United For Palestine, Anatropi, Neda, BDS Cyprus, Genocide-Free Cyprus, Far-Right […]

05.03.2026 22:53

35 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trump ousts Kristi Noem as Homeland Security chief

risti Noem, who oversaw U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown and faced bipartisan criticism in hearings this week, will leave her role as homeland security chief at the end of the month. Trump will tap Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her, he said on his Truth Social platform, a move that would require […]

05.03.2026 21:40

33 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Farmers seek meeting with president over FMD culls

Livestock farmers affected by the culling of their animals as part of measures to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) demanded on Thursday to see the president to convey their grievances. The decision for a face-to-face with the president came after a meeting of groups representing livestock farmers and cheesemakers. Later, Nikos Papakyriakou, head […]

05.03.2026 21:14

33 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Insurers must justify dropping drivers over 70

By Elias Hazou Motor insurance companies must now document their reasons when terminating coverage to people aged over 70, under a law passed by the House on Thursday. Tabled by Volt MP Alexandra Attalidou, the bill aims to end discriminatory practices by insurance companies against senior citizens. Companies must inform in writing elderly customers of […]

05.03.2026 20:45

29 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

India beat England in thriller to reach T20 World Cup final

Defending champions India staved off Jacob Bethell’s brilliant hundred to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling Twenty20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday. India will face New Zealand in Sunday’s final in Ahmedabad as they aim to secure an unprecedented second straight T20 World Cup crown. Put in to bat, India racked up an […]

05.03.2026 20:44

30 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Justice minister inspects progress on new migrant detention centre

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Thursday inspected progress on construction works at the pre-departure migrant detention centre in Limnes, as well as the existing migrant detention facilities in Menoyia. According to a statement from the justice ministry, the minister was briefed by officials on the progress of the works and the project’s completion timetable. Once […]

05.03.2026 20:06

30 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Two upcoming Sistema Cyprus concerts highlight young musicians

Two unique concerts with talented young musicians are coming to Larnaca and Nicosia by Sistema Cyprus. Presenting diverse repertoires, the concerts will feature the Intermediate Orchestras of Nicosia and Larnaca, the Beginner Orchestras of Nicosia and Larnaca, and the Junior Orchestra of Nicosia. The first of the Crossing Paths concert series is an evening at […]

05.03.2026 19:59

30 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Glitches in SMS test will be ironed out

The trial sending of a test emergency SMS to all Cyprus residents on Wednesday evening led to delays and inconsistencies, Civil Defence spokesperson Panayiotis Liasidis said on Thursday. Some received messages before 7pm, others around 7pm – the time the government had stipulated – and some much later, while others received no messages. There was […]

05.03.2026 19:00

30 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

MPs probe solar permit hoarding after price spikes

MPs on Thursday demanded an accounting for the bevy of renewables permits issued in the past, after it emerged that about two-thirds of the permits did not materialise into solar parks, with the bearers holding onto them and then selling them at vastly inflated prices. Parliamentarians were revisiting a report on the Electricity Authority (EAC) […]

05.03.2026 18:37

30 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Former European Commission VP: Cyprus must now join Nato

Former European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas said that Cyprus should now join Nato, after the island found itself targeted by Iranian-made drones amid a widening regional conflict. “I would like to propose a next step which would significantly enhance the prospect of stability in southern Europe. I think that this is perhaps the best […]

05.03.2026 18:24

29 0