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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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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 12:15

Cyprus road transport website operating normally despite heavy traffic, officials say

Cyprus’s Department of Road Transport says its online platform for renewing vehicle registrations is operating normally, despite heavy traffic on the final day of the renewal period. Officials said the website has seen a sharp increase in visits, which may cause temporary delays or difficulty accessing the service for some users. The department urged the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 10:46

Cyprus announces immediate measures to address Middle East conflict’s impact on tourism

Cyprus is taking immediate steps to address challenges arising from the conflict in the Middle East, President Nikos Christodoulides said Thursday after a broad meeting focused on the tourism sector. Christodoulides stressed that Cyprus remains safe and that the country’s tourism industry has repeatedly shown its resilience, noting that the past two years recorded all‑time […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 09:15

Cyprus completes repatriation flights from crisis zone

The repatriation of Cypriot citizens from the crisis zone was completed Thursday night, the Foreign Ministry said. A Cyprus Airways flight carrying 149 passengers landed shortly before 8 p.m. Over the past week, the ministry, working with Cyprus’s diplomatic missions, coordinated eight charter flights that evacuated a total of 1,181 people from the affected region. […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 07:56

Two held over suspected arson in Anogyra wildfire investigation

A man and a woman, aged 48 and 51, were remanded for five days in connection with a wildfire that broke out in the Anogyra area of Limassol district on March 8, police said. The pair were arrested under court warrants issued after testimony emerged during the investigation. The fire started shortly after 1:30 p.m. […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 23:45

Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreak Hits 37 Livestock Units, Agriculture Ministry Says

A total of 37 livestock units have been affected by foot‑and‑mouth disease, the Agriculture Ministry announced Tuesday following the completion of laboratory tests. The latest cases were detected in the Dromolaxia area, within the three‑kilometer protection zone. They include one cattle unit and two sheep‑and‑goat units. The ministry noted that the illegal cattle unit in […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 21:00

Taxi Drivers Stage Strike in Cyprus Over ‘Pirate’ Cabs and Industry Pressures

Professional urban taxi drivers held a strike Tuesday to protest what they describe as mounting problems in the sector that are pushing them toward financial ruin. Demonstrations began at 8:30 a.m., with drivers marching outside the Transport Ministry, the House of Representatives and the Presidential Palace. Their main complaint is the illegal operation of private […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 18:45

Foreign Military Presence in Cyprus Described as Precaution Amid Regional Crisis

The presence of military forces from several European countries in Cyprus is a precautionary measure within the framework of the Republic’s strategic cooperation with partners such as France, Greece, Italy and Spain, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Tuesday. Speaking on the state broadcaster’s morning program, Letymbiotis stressed that the deployments aim to strengthen operational readiness […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 17:00

Police Arrest Four in Nationwide Crime‑Prevention Sweep

Police carried out targeted preventive operations across Cyprus overnight, maintaining a strong presence in key urban areas in an effort to deter serious crime, uphold public order and boost the public’s sense of security. The coordinated patrols led to the arrest of four people on offenses including employee theft, motorcycle theft and public insult, authorities […]

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