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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 10:45

Cyprus Government Outlines Plan to Address Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreak

Cyprus has a clear plan in place to implement the measures agreed on Sunday to address the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak, President Nikos Christodoulides has said. Speaking in Pachna, the president said he fully understands the concerns expressed by livestock farmers, but added that the current crisis could also serve as an opportunity to strengthen the sector […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 09:45

Cyprus to Allocate €890,000 in Fire Relief Funds to Mountain Communities

Cyprus will distribute €890,000 to communities in the Limassol mountain region, money originally donated by private businesses after last July’s wildfires, President Nikos Christodoulides has said. Speaking in Pachna during a meeting with local authorities from the area, Christodoulides said the funds would be used for projects chosen by the communities themselves. He added that […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 09:15

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 15:00

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 11:00

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 08:00

Police outline security and traffic measures for Omonia–Olympiakos match at GSP Stadium

Cyprus police announced extensive security and traffic arrangements ahead of Sunday’s football match between Omonia and Olympiakos, set for 8:30 p.m. at GSP Stadium in Nicosia. The match will host supporters of both clubs, with stadium gates opening at 7 p.m. Police urged fans to arrive at least an hour early to avoid delays, warning […]

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Kıbrıs 13.03.2026 23:45

Cyprus health minister praises staff, pledges upgrades during visit to Famagusta General Hospital

Cyprus Health Minister visited Famagusta General Hospital this week, saying the trip offered a direct look at the daily pressures facing medical, nursing and administrative staff. In a statement after the visit, he expressed “sincere appreciation” for the work carried out by hospital personnel, noting their professionalism and commitment to patient care. Staff in the […]

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Kıbrıs 13.03.2026 21:00

Cyprus discusses faster deportations and transfer of foreign convicts in Justice Ministry meeting

Cyprus is examining ways to speed up the deportation of foreign nationals convicted of crimes and to expand the transfer of prisoners to their home countries to serve the remainder of their sentences. The issues were discussed during a meeting chaired by Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris, with participation from the Deputy Minister of Migration and […]

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Kıbrıs 13.03.2026 18:45

Cyprus upgrades SafeCY app with emergency alert function, expanding national warning system

Cyprus has activated a new emergency‑alert function within the SafeCY mobile application, allowing authorities to send real‑time warnings to residents during security incidents, natural hazards or other urgent situations, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy said Wednesday. Deputy Minister Nikodimos Damianou said strengthening rapid public‑alert mechanisms remains a top government priority, noting […]

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Kıbrıs 13.03.2026 17:00

Cyprus extends residence‑document validity for third‑country nationals stranded abroad amid Middle East disruption

Cyprus has introduced temporary measures to assist third‑country nationals who are unable to return to the Republic due to widespread flight disruptions caused by the escalating situation in the Middle East, the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection has confirmed. The ministry said the validity of residence documents for affected individuals abroad will be […]

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Kıbrıs 13.03.2026 15:30

Water Development Department to begin reservoir and pipeline works in Avdimou

Cyprus’s Water Development Department will begin construction of a water reservoir and installation of a new supply pipeline for the community of Avdimou in mid‑March. The works will take place partly along the main Avdimou–Pachna road (F606), where the lane heading from Pachna toward Avdimou will be closed to traffic. The adjacent lane will operate […]

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Kıbrıs 13.03.2026 14:00

Government employment edges up in February as permanent staff increase, contract workers decline

Government employment in Cyprus reached 55,331 people in February, a rise of 35 workers, or 0.1%, compared with the same month last year, the Statistical Service said Wednesday. Employment fell by 0.9% in the Civil Service and 0.5% in the Security Forces, while the Education Service recorded a 1.8% increase. Across the government, the largest […]

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Kıbrıs 13.03.2026 12:15

Cyprus warns bus operator over unilateral plan to suspend Pame Express service

Cyprus’s Ministry of Transport has said that the Cyprus Public Transport company acted unilaterally and in breach of its contract when it announced plans to suspend the Pame Express service. In a statement, the ministry said it has already sent a letter instructing the operator to withdraw its intention to halt the service and to […]

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Kıbrıs 13.03.2026 10:45

Cyprus president welcomes EU decision ending ‘golden passport’ case, says reforms proved effective

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has said that the European Commission’s decision to close its infringement procedure over the island’s former “golden passport” scheme reflects the effectiveness of the government’s corrective measures. Christodoulides said he was pleased that “the decisions we took — decisions that are being implemented — led to this outcome,” adding that the […]

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Kıbrıs 13.03.2026 09:15

Cyprus president highlights pension reform, higher low‑income pensions as key government goals

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has said that one of the government’s central objectives is implementing a major pension reform that will “substantially increase pensions, primarily for low‑income retirees,” according to remarks delivered at the 30th Pancyprian Congress of the Cyprus Workers Confederation (SEK). Christodoulides said the reform, planned for 2026, will be the first significant […]

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Kıbrıs 13.03.2026 06:20

Cyprus Extends Deadline for Road Tax Payments to March 31

Parliament approved an urgent measure extending the deadline for paying vehicle circulation fees until March 31, following technical problems that disrupted online renewals on Thursday. Lawmakers also backed the refund of penalties imposed on motorists who paid after the original deadline because of the system failure.

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Kıbrıs 13.03.2026 06:15

Cyprus Government Signals Readiness to Act on Fuel, Consumer Price Hikes

The government is prepared to intervene if it detects unjustified increases in fuel or consumer product prices attributed to rising global oil costs, its spokesman said. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis was asked whether authorities are considering imposing a cap on gasoline prices, as some other EU member states have done. He said the relevant government […]

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Kıbrıs 13.03.2026 05:42

Friday Weather – more clouds across Cyprus

On Friday morning, skies will be mostly clear, but clouds will increase through the day. A brief, isolated shower is possible in the afternoon over the mountains and the southwest. Winds will be northeast, moderate to strong at 4 to 5 Beaufort and briefly very strong at 5 to 6 Beaufort in windward areas. In […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 23:45

Gun and TNT‑type explosives found in open area in Limassol

A handgun and five blocks of TNT‑type explosive weighing a total of 670 grams were found in an open area in Limassol, police said Thursday. According to local online media, a patrol officer located the items hidden in a rubbish‑strewn field after receiving a tipoff. The gun was missing its magazine. Police sources told the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 21:00

Audit flags possible misconduct in sick‑leave practices at Cyprus prisons department

Cyprus’s Audit Office has identified irregularities — potentially amounting to criminal offenses — in the use of sick leave by staff at the Prisons Department, according to a report covering 2024–25. Auditor‑general Andreas Papaconstantinou said the findings point to pressure within the service, organizational gaps and weaknesses in oversight. The report cites, among other cases, […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 18:45

Eighteen Cypriot antiquities recovered from online auction returned for repatriation

Eighteen Cypriot antiquities that were found for sale in an online auction were handed over to the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Washington on Feb. 23 for repatriation. According to Cyprus’s Department of Antiquities, the items were withdrawn from sale after officials contacted the auction house. The artifacts include pottery from the Early […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 17:02

Lebanese man wanted by Germany on Hamas‑related warrant arrested at Larnaca airport

Police in Cyprus have arrested a 25‑year‑old Lebanese man at Larnaca Airport who was wanted by Germany on suspicion of involvement with Hamas. Police spokesman Byron Byronos told CyBC Radio that the suspect arrived in Cyprus last Friday night intending to travel onward to another European country. During passport control, officers discovered that he was […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 15:30

Italian frigate arrives off Cyprus as regional tensions rise amid Iran crisis

An Italian missile frigate has arrived in waters off Cyprus, Italian authorities have said, as European partners step up coordination in response to heightened tensions in the Middle East. The Federico Martinengo is crewed by more than 160 men and women of the Italian Navy. Its deployment to Cyprus is part of a joint initiative […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 14:00

Cyprus continues culling of infected cattle as authorities warn against delays

Cyprus’s Veterinary Services shave said that animal culling operations are continuing, with priority given to cattle units showing strong clinical symptoms. The agency said the process is being carried out strictly in line with European Union protocols and guidelines. Responding to reports of farmer mobilization in Aradippou, officials clarified that the site involved is a […]

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