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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 06:07

UK says suspected drone strike causes minor damage at Akrotiri base in Cyprus

A suspected drone strike hit Britain’s Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri in Cyprus early Monday, causing minor damage but no casualties, officials said. Personnel at the base were told a “small drone” had impacted the airfield and that authorities were responding. The U.K. government later said British armed forces were dealing with a “suspected […]

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Kıbrıs 01.03.2026 17:07

Cyprus president says UK confirms island not an Iranian target

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday he spoke by phone with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who assured him “clearly and unequivocally” that Cyprus is not a target for Iran. Christodoulides said in a statement that Nicosia and London remain in direct contact and that Cypriot authorities are closely monitoring developments. He also held calls […]

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Kıbrıs 01.03.2026 17:00

EU Ministers to Focus on Boosting Migrant Returns, Cyprus Says

Efforts to increase the number of migrants returned from the European Union to their countries of origin will dominate discussions at this week’s EU Home Affairs Council, Cyprus’ deputy migration minister has said. Deputy Minister for Migration Nikolas Ioannidis said the upcoming meeting in Brussels will examine a new legislative framework on returns. The goal, […]

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Kıbrıs 01.03.2026 15:00

Cyprus Culls Thousands of Animals as Foot-and‑Mouth Outbreak Spreads

Authorities in Cyprus are intensifying the culling of sheep and goats infected with foot‑and‑mouth disease in the Larnaca district. Roughly 2,000 animals have been put down so far in the village of Oroklini as part of containment efforts. The government also received 529,000 vaccine doses on Saturday morning, shipped to Cyprus by the European Commission […]

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Kıbrıs 01.03.2026 11:00

Cyprus Police Boost Security at Key Sites After Middle East Tensions

Cyprus police have increased security across critical infrastructure and other high‑risk locations following developments in the Middle East, officials said Sunday. A police spokesman said the measures are precautionary and part of a broader operational plan designed to prevent potential threats. He said the force remains on heightened alert, with the protection of the public […]

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Kıbrıs 01.03.2026 06:14

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in airstrike

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died after an airstrike hit his compound in central Tehran, Iranian state media reported early Sunday. State television announced at 3 a.m. that the 86‑year‑old leader “became a martyr” and declared 40 days of national mourning. The broadcast said the strike also killed Khamenei’s daughter, son‑in‑law and granddaughter. […]

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Kıbrıs 01.03.2026 06:10

Weather for Cyprus – Sunday 1 March

A cold air mass is expected to linger over the region through Monday, bringing clear skies mixed with periods of cloud and a chance of isolated showers. Forecasters say Sunday will be mostly sunny, though clouds may thicken at times, with brief showers possible in southern and eastern areas. Light snow or sleet may fall […]

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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 17:00

Cyprus president said economic growth allowed increase in social spending

President Nikos Christodoulides said this week that the government had been able to increase social spending thanks to the country’s positive economic performance. He made the remarks during a meeting at the Presidential Palace with representatives of the Cyprus Confederation of Disabled People, the Cyprus Federation of Patients’ Associations and the Third Age Observatory. Christodoulides […]

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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 15:00

Cyprus deputy minister spoke at London investment forum hosted by Invest Cyprus and Financial Times

Deputy Minister to the President Irini Piki traveled to London earlier this week to speak at an international investment forum organized by Invest Cyprus in cooperation with the Financial Times, the Presidency said. The event, titled “Investing in Cyprus: Risk, returns and FDI flows in the innovation corridor,” was held Feb. 26 at Bracken House […]

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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 11:22

Cyprus Activates Estia Plan as Regional Tensions Rise

Cyprus is closely tracking the escalation in the region and remains in constant contact with its embassies on the ground, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Saturday. In a post on X, Kombos said the government has activated the Estia Plan, the Foreign Ministry’s national emergency framework used to evacuate civilians from nearby crisis zones in […]

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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 11:12

Israel Launches Pre‑emptive Strike on Iran; Blasts Reported in Tehran

Israel has carried out a pre‑emptive strike against Iran, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Saturday, as explosions were reported in Tehran by Iranian media. An Israeli Defense Ministry official said the operation was conducted in coordination with the United States and had been planned for months, with the date of the attack set weeks in […]

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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 11:00

Cyprus Harmonised Consumer Price Index up 1.2% in January

Cyprus’ Harmonised Consumer Price Index rose 1.2 percent in January compared with the same month a year earlier, the Statistical Service has said. The index fell 0.3 percent from December. The agency said the biggest annual increases were recorded in recreation, sport and culture, restaurants and accommodation services, and education. Clothing and footwear posted the […]

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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 07:19

Woman, 41, found dead off Timi after major search

A 41‑year‑old woman who had been the focus of an extensive search in Paphos was found dead Friday afternoon in the sea off Timi, police said. She was located shortly after 4 p.m., following hours of land, sea and air operations that began early in the day when she was reported missing. Patrol units, marine […]

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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 06:16

Opinion: The Importance of Sustaining Dialogue in Cyprus

By María Angela Holguín, Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Cyprus. As I have stated publicly on several occasions, changing the status quo for the benefit of all requires that the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders build a different model of interaction and take necessary decisions that would demonstrate a genuine interest in resuming […]

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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 06:12

Cyprus Weather – Saturday 28th Feb

A cold air mass will continue to affect the region through Monday, according to the latest forecast. Today Skies will be mostly clear, though periods of increased cloud cover are expected. Isolated showers or light snowfall over the higher mountains are possible around midday and early afternoon. Winds will blow from the northwest to northeast […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 23:45

Woman injured in accidental shooting in Limassol, police say

A 26‑year‑old man in Limassol accidentally shot and injured his wife while cleaning a hunting shotgun, police said Thursday. The incident occurred Tuesday, according to the newspaper Haravgi, which reported that the woman lost a toe as a result of the discharge. The shotgun was registered in her name. A court ordered the man held […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 21:00

Cyprus reports no new foot‑and‑mouth cases as testing and culling continue

No new cases of foot‑and‑mouth disease have been detected in Cyprus, a development veterinary officials described  as encouraging. Sotiria Georgiadou, senior officer and spokesperson for the Veterinary Services, said sampling continues in the three‑ and 10‑kilometer surveillance zones around the infected area, as well as in other locations. Speaking at the ZINON Coordination Center in […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 18:45

Cyprus president says new crossing points must serve both communities

Any new crossing points on the island must benefit both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, President Nikos Christodoulides has said, signaling readiness to open all four locations previously agreed during expanded Cyprus talks. Asked about Nicosia’s mayor proposing a new crossing in Kaimakli, Christodoulides said the goal is not to open a point that serves […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 17:00

Cyprus tourism hits record levels in 2025, deputy minister says

Cyprus recorded the strongest tourism performance in its history in 2025, posting all‑time highs in arrivals and revenue, the country’s deputy tourism minister has said. Presenting the ministry’s annual review, Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said the figures confirm tourism’s role as a key pillar of economic growth and resilience. Arrivals surpassed 4.5 million visitors for […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 15:30

Cyprus president says defense‑industry sector shows strong growth

Cyprus is seeing notable growth in its defense‑industry sector, President Nikos Christodoulides said Friday, pointing to rising investment and a stronger role in Europe’s security landscape. Speaking at the opening of the third international defense and security conference in Nicosia, Christodoulides said the country is becoming a meaningful contributor to the European defense ecosystem and […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 13:37

Cyprus lawmakers seek curbs on foreign property purchases amid surge in sales

Lawmakers are examining ways to curb foreign purchases of land and buildings after new figures showed a sharp rise in property sales to non‑Cypriots in government‑controlled areas. Parliament’s Interior Committee is awaiting official data from the Interior Ministry, but a briefing submitted by the Association of Assistant Real Estate Agents reported that roughly 18,000 sale […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 12:13

Man loses €6,860 in phone scam by caller posing as Revolut official

A 50‑year‑old man lost €6,860 after being duped by a caller who claimed to be a Revolut employee, police said Friday. According to investigators, the man received a call on his mobile phone that appeared on the screen as “Revolut Bank.” The caller told him there was suspicious activity on his account and that third […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:45

Cyprus to Begin Foot‑and‑Mouth Vaccinations as 10,000 Doses Expected From North

Authorities in Cyprus will begin vaccinating cattle in parts of the Larnaca district after confirmed cases of foot‑and‑mouth disease, with 10,000 vaccine doses expected to arrive from the island’s northern areas today, according to statements carried by state radio. Sotira Georgiadou of the Veterinary Services said the decision followed consultations in Larnaca with expert veterinarians […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 09:15

Cyprus Election Calendar Opens for May 24 Parliamentary Vote

The election calendar for the May 24 parliamentary vote in Cyprus has officially opened, the head of the Election Service, Menelaos Vasiliou, said in remarks to Omega TV. According to Vasiliou, 27 political parties are already registered to take part in the general election. Two additional parties have applications under review; if their procedures are […]

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