Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Middle East conflict triggers turmoil for global shipping and aviation

Shipping and air transport were thrown into turmoil this week as the Middle East conflict intensified, prompting fresh security warnings, a surge in tanker earnings and widespread suspensions across key trade corridors. In Athens, Shipping Minister Vassilis Kikilias said seagoing shipping “should be out of military conflicts”, describing the targeting of sailors as unacceptable, as […]

03.03.2026 10:11

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Spring pantomime coming this weekend

The usual peak time for pantomime is Christmas, yet an upcoming production arrives with spring. Cinderella: The Pantomime by the Premiere Group is about to lift the curtain this weekend with two shows at the Polemidia Municipal Theatre. Why wait for winter’s overpacked calendar for a show full of fun and giggles? “Christmas is such […]

03.03.2026 10:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

France sends defence systems and frigate to Cyprus

Anti-missile and anti-drone systems, as well as a frigate, will be sent to Cyprus by France to bolster the Republic’s defence capabilities, the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) reported on Tuesday. According to CNA, France will soon deploy a second frigate to Cyprus, in addition to the confirmed defence systems and the first frigate that will […]

03.03.2026 09:40

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Schools in Akrotiri Area Remain Closed as Precaution, Education Ministry Says

Schools in the Akrotiri area will remain closed Tuesday for precautionary reasons, the Ministry of Education said, extending safety measures following the recent security incident near the British Bases. The ministry said primary and pre‑primary schools in Akrotiri, Asomatos, Episkopi and Trachoni will stay shut, along with secondary schools in Episkopi and Trachoni. The closure […]

03.03.2026 09:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Christodoulides and Palmas to meet with Greek Defence Minister over Iran attacks

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is scheduled to meet with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias to discuss developments in the region in view of the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran in Nicosia on Tuesday. “In light of developments in the Middle East and in our region, I will meet tomorrow with the […]

03.03.2026 09:03

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus’ youth talk money: Should I get a loan?

By Razmik Sargsyan Most people get it wrong about debt. In my age group, at least, people can be divided into two distinct groups. Those who are extremely cautious about borrowing, and those who are overly relaxed about it. But who is right? I view personal finances through a corporate lens. I ask myself: if […]

03.03.2026 09:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

‘Security threat’ briefly declared at Akrotiri

A “security threat” was briefly declared at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus on Tuesday morning, though the threat swiftly passed, the Cyprus Mail has learned. Shortly before 8am, personnel at the base were informed for the third time since Sunday night of an “ongoing security threat” and instructed to “return to […]

03.03.2026 08:22

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Today’s weather: Clear skies and mild temperatures

On Tuesday, the weather will be mainly clear with temperatures rising to 19 degrees Celsius inland, around 20 degrees on the coast and 8 degrees in the higher mountains. Winds will initially be variable light, at 3 Beaufort, later becoming mainly southwest to northwest, reaching up to 4 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough. […]

03.03.2026 08:21

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trump signals extended war as regional tensions explode

The US and Israeli air war against Iran widened, with no end in sight as Israel attacked Lebanon in response to strikes by Hezbollah and Iran kept up its attacks on Gulf states that host U.S. military bases. President Donald Trump said the operation could continue for weeks and that it was unclear who was […]

03.03.2026 08:11

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Kinisis Ventures portfolio firm to headline NVIDIA GTC

Venture capital firm Kinisis Ventures this week announced that portfolio company Threedium has been selected as one of just 10 companies worldwide to present on the main stage at NVIDIA GTC 2026. Out of tens of thousands of global enterprises, Threedium secured a coveted main stage slot at the event, which will take place in […]

03.03.2026 08:02

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

US orders non-emergency staff to leave Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members from Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan. The order comes as the U.S. monitors security risk linked to its conflict with Iran. More later…

03.03.2026 07:59

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift

President Donald Trump on Monday sought to justify a broad, open-ended war on Iran, offering his most extensive public comments yet on an operation whose stated aims and timeline have shifted since it began over the weekend. Trump, who was back at the White House after a weekend in Florida, said the U.S. and Israeli […]

03.03.2026 07:56

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus retail sales jump as 2026 begins with consumer surge

Retail trade turnover in Cyprus increased in both value and volume terms during January of this year, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The service reported that both the value index of retail trade turnover and the volume index of retail trade turnover recorded gains compared with January 2025. Specifically, the […]

03.03.2026 07:48

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Cyprus Business Now: shipping, Oev, Keve, CySEC, fuel prices up, Olaf

The global shipping industry has moved swiftly to shield fleets and crews as tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran spill into key maritime corridors, prompting warnings from governments, international bodies and major operators over rising risks in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond. In Cyprus, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping over the weekend urged owners […]

03.03.2026 07:30

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UK export orders hit four-year high despite rising factory cost pressures

Activity in Britain’s manufacturing sector rose last month and export orders increased by the most in four-and-a-half years, according to a survey that showed steady growth momentum at the start of the year despite stronger cost pressures. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index for British manufacturing edged down to 51.7 in February from 51.8 in […]

03.03.2026 07:02

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Italy’s industrial activity beats expectations with sharp February rise

Italy’s manufacturing sector expanded in February after two months of contraction, a survey showed on this week, offering some hope of a near-term economic pick-up. The Italian HCOB Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose sharply to 50.6 from January’s 48.1, climbing above the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction. The sub-indexes for output and new […]

03.03.2026 06:40

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Reaffirms Humanitarian Role as Regional Tensions Rise, Government Spokesman Says

Cyprus is closely monitoring regional developments and assessing all incoming information with “full responsibility,” Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Monday night, stressing that the country remains committed to its strictly humanitarian role and is not involved in any military operations. Speaking at the Presidential Palace, Letymbiotis confirmed the arrival of four Hellenic Air Force F‑16s […]

03.03.2026 06:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Two men set to appear before the SBA Court in Dhekelia today

Two men are set to appear before the SBA Court in Dhekelia today, charged with theft after their arrest last month in Ormidhia. A Greek Cypriot and a Greek national were found outside a fenced‑off area containing decommissioned buses. Police said the pair were in possession of bus parts that had been removed and loaded […]

03.03.2026 06:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Resilient car and aerospace demand bolsters French manufacturing sector

France’s manufacturing sector expanded in February, slightly beating initial estimates, helped by solid demand in the cars and aerospace sectors, S&P Global reported this week. The HCOB final France Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February slipped to 50.1 points from a 43-month high of 51.2 in January. Nevertheless, it remained above the 50.0 points […]

03.03.2026 06:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Weather – Tuesday 3rd March

A weak high‑pressure system is influencing the area, bringing mostly clear conditions today. Today Skies will be mostly sunny. Winds will start light and variable at around 3 Beaufort before shifting to mainly southwest to northwest, remaining light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort. Seas will be calm to slightly choppy. Temperatures will reach […]

03.03.2026 05:49

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Beach safety must remain top priority, unions warn

Beach safety must remain top priority, unions warned on Monday, calling on the government to ensure there are enough lifeguards on the beaches this summer. In a joint statement, trade unions Sek, Peo and Deok said it is crucial to have enough lifeguards at lifeguard towers, adding that without them, the safety of bathers and […]

03.03.2026 04:24

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Our View: Government should not be spreading alarm amid Iran crisis

In times like these, the government of the country should have one objective, to make sure that there is calm and that citizens are made to feel safe. The president has an important role to play in this regard, his main job as head of state being to reassure citizens that the government is in […]

03.03.2026 04:20

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Tottenham fined for fans’ ‘racist or discriminatory’ behaviour at Frankfurt

Tottenham Hotspur have been fined €30,000 ($35,000) by Uefa over their fans’ “racist or discriminatory behaviour” during a 2-0 Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt in January, European soccer’s governing body said on Monday. Uefa also handed Spurs a suspended one-match ban on selling tickets to their fans for an away match in a European […]

02.03.2026 22:58

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Greek police detain man on suspicion of spying on naval base in Crete

Greek police have detained a 36-year-old man on suspicion of spying on a naval base on the island of Crete, a strategic facility for the United States in the eastern Mediterranean, police officials said on Monday. The man was detained at Athens’ airport on information by the country’s intelligence service. Souda Bay in Crete is […]

02.03.2026 22:55

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