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Lufthansa suspends Larnaca flights through March 6 amid regional instability

Lufthansa has suspended all flights to and from Larnaca until March 6 due to ongoing instability affecting airline operations. The airline said it will also avoid Cypriot airspace during the same period, citing a highly fluid situation and frequent cancellations or changes to flight schedules across the region. Passengers affected by the suspension may rebook […]

04.03.2026 05:12

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Cyprus will see mostly fair weather – Wednesday 4th March

Cyprus will see mostly fair weather through Friday before clouds and showers move in over the weekend, according to the national meteorological service. A weak high‑pressure system is affecting the region, bringing calm conditions and only passing mid‑ and high‑level clouds tonight. Winds will be light from the west to northwest, and seas will be […]

04.03.2026 04:58

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Unficyp at 62: why peacekeeping still matters for Cyprus

By Khassim Diagne For many people in Cyprus today, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus – Unficyp – feels like a familiar part of the landscape. The buffer zone, the blue helmets, the patrols through rural villages and in the narrow streets of old Nicosia are all woven into everyday life. Yet it is […]

04.03.2026 04:24

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Our View: Buildup of warships undermines statement Cyprus not involved in conflict

The assembling of frigates in the sea surrounding Cyprus is quite an achievement for President Nikos Christodoulides. So far, two frigates from the Greek navy were expected to arrive late on Tuesday, while another two frigates were promised by French president Emmanuel Macron and a warship was deployed to the island by British Prime Minister […]

04.03.2026 04:20

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Cyprus says it will not join any military operations as regional tensions rise

Cyprus stressed Tuesday that it will not take part in any military operations amid heightened regional tensions, even as Greece, France and Germany move to reinforce the island’s preventive security measures. Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the Republic of Cyprus “has not participated, does not participate and will not participate in any military operation,” emphasizing […]

03.03.2026 23:45

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Police launch investigation into north ‘parliament speaker’ over coercion allegations

The Turkish Cypriot police on Tuesday launched an investigation into the north’s ‘parliament speaker’ Ziya Ozturkler, after he was reported to the police in January over allegations that he coerced university officials to award degree certificates to his political allies under false pretences. The allegations against Ozturkler came to light in the trial of Fatma Unal, […]

03.03.2026 23:06

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French frigate due to arrive in Cyprus, Macron deploys aircraft carrier to region

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday evening confirmed that the frigate Languedoc was due to arrive in Cypriot waters imminently, with the aim of acting as a deterrent after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone on Monday, while also announcing that the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle would be deployed to the region. […]

03.03.2026 22:51

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Repatriation of Cypriots in UAE expected to begin on Wednesday

Repatriation flights for Cypriots who found themselves in the United Arab Emirates upon the outbreak of a conflict in the region are to begin on Wednesday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday evening. “Charter flights have been launched for their repatriation. The necessary arrangements have been completed and the relevant procedures are in progress. […]

03.03.2026 22:22

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Germany ‘will assist’ in defence of Cyprus after drone strike

Germany will assist in “preventative measures” being taken to protect Cyprus after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone on Monday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday evening. While he did not detail the exact extent to which Germany will offer assistance, he mentioned at the same time “assistance” offered by both Greece […]

03.03.2026 22:15

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Cyprus the likely launchpad as UK jets shoot down drones in Jordan

Cyprus was the likely launchpad as British fighter jets engaged and shot down drones flying in Jordanian airspace on Tuesday evening. The British defence ministry announced that F-35 fighter jets which were operating in Jordanian airspace “shot down uncrewed aerial systems in defence of Jordan”, This engagement, it said, “marks the first time a [Royal […]

03.03.2026 21:16

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Cyprus orders mandatory culling of all animals in farms hit by foot‑and‑mouth disease

Cyprus’ Veterinary Services said Tuesday that all animals in farms where foot‑and‑mouth disease has been detected must be culled, stressing that no exceptions are allowed under European Union law. The agency said the country activated its emergency response plan for category A animal diseases as soon as the first cases were confirmed, in line with […]

03.03.2026 21:00

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Iranian embassy stresses ‘cordial relationship’ with Cyprus

Iran’s embassy in Nicosia sought on Tuesday to reassure Cyprus that their relations remain strong and unaffected by the escalating regional conflict, noting that Tehran has never initiated aggression. Relations between Tehran and Nicosia remain cordial, the embassy said in a statement, a day after a drone struck the United Kingdom’s Sovereign Base Area in […]

03.03.2026 20:56

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‘British possession of territory in Cyprus is a great mistake of history’

The United Kingdom’s continued possession of two sovereign base areas in Cyprus is “a great mistake of history”, Turkish Cypriot opposition political party deputy leader Asim Akansoy said on Tuesday, a day after the British Akrotiri air force base on the island was hit by a drone. He told the Turkish Cypriot legislature that “a […]

03.03.2026 20:49

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Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he ordered US forces to join Israel’s attack on Iran because he believed Iran was about to strike the United States, his latest explanation amid conflicting accounts from the administration of how the war started. “I might have forced their [Israel’s] hand,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office […]

03.03.2026 20:18

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Spring market in rural Paphos

Paphos will get to indulge in arts and crafts this weekend as the Spring Makers Market is on at the Metochi of Polemi (Polemi Cultural Centre). The Centre, The Willow Kitchen & Bar and The Makers Space organise a one-day market this Sunday, running from 10am to 4pm. Inspired by the success of its inaugural […]

03.03.2026 19:44

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US judge preliminarily approves $35 million settlement between Epstein estate, accusers

A US judge granted preliminary approval on Tuesday to an agreement for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate to pay as much as $35 million to resolve a class action lawsuit that accused two of the disgraced financier’s advisers of aiding and abetting his sex trafficking of young women and teenage girls. Boies Schiller Flexner, a law firm […]

03.03.2026 19:33

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Farmers protest FMD culling

All animals are subject to culling in a farming unit where an incident of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been detected, authorities reiterated on Tuesday as farmers protested the slaughter of their livestock. The Veterinary Service said that an EU regulation states that, following official confirmation of a Category A disease in an establishment, authorities will […]

03.03.2026 18:48

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UK said to plan deployment of warship to Cyprus

Britain is planning to send a warship to Cyprus, according to British media reports cited by state broadcaster RIK radio. The reports say the vessel will be the destroyer HMS Duncan, described as one of Europe’s most advanced air and missile defense ships. British outlets also report that the U.K. currently lacks the capability to […]

03.03.2026 18:43

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UK’s Starmer announces deployment of HMS Dragon warship to Cyprus

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday evening announced that he will deploy HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer warship, to Cyprus, after a British base on the island had been hit by an Iranian-made drone on Monday. “The UK is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based there. […]

03.03.2026 18:24

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Basic sign language ‘useful in avoiding conflict’

Short seminars of two to six hours for security personnel have been found to significantly improve the understanding of the main characteristics of deafness, as well as the ability to communicate non-verbally, while learning basic sign language reduces the possibility of conflict, Georgios Markou deaf school director Kika Hadjikakou said on Tuesday. Speaking at an […]

03.03.2026 18:12

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10% weekend surge in Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) signals rotation back to crypto protocols

The top cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp recovery over the weekend, reversing losses from a volatile Saturday. Investors saw a double-digit bounce in leading assets, signaling a renewed appetite for risk after a period of high geopolitical tension.  This 10% surge in major tokens like Ethereum and Solana suggests that market participants are looking past […]

03.03.2026 18:10

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Drugs traffickers handed prison sentences

Prison sentences totalling more than 18 years were imposed on Tuesday on three men convicted in two separate drug trafficking cases. In Limassol, the permanent criminal court sentenced a 32-year-old man to nine years’ imprisonment and a 26-year-old man to three and a half years after finding them guilty of offences linked to the possession […]

03.03.2026 18:08

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Russia says war could backfire by spurring Iran and Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons

Russia warned on Tuesday that the war launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran could result in the very outcome they were seeking to prevent, by spurring both Iran and its Arab neighbours to seek to acquire nuclear weapons. U.S. President Donald Trump cited Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons – something Tehran denies – […]

03.03.2026 17:01

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France will bolster Cyprus’ defenses

France will bolster Cyprus’ defenses by deploying anti‑missile systems, anti‑drone technology and a naval frigate to the island, according to media reports on the island. The move follows a request from the Cypriot government. President Nikos Christodoulides was informed of the decision during two phone calls Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron also told […]

03.03.2026 17:00

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