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Kıbrıs 01.04.2026 01:40

EU Must Strengthen Energy Security, Cyprus Minister Says

The European Union must reinforce its energy‑supply security amid rising prices driven by ongoing conflicts, Cyprus Energy Minister Michalis Damianou said Tuesday at an emergency meeting of EU energy ministers in Nicosia. Damianou said the session focused on recent increases in energy costs, noting that supply remains secure for now. Even so, he said European […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 22:00

Cyprus Opens First Section of New Migrant Detention Centre at Limnes

The first section of Cyprus’ new pre‑departure migrant detention centre at Limnes began operating Monday, following the full transfer of detainees from the existing facility in Menogeia, the Justice Ministry said. The ministry described the move as a significant upgrade of state infrastructure, saying the new centre is intended to improve operational management of migration […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 20:35

Cyprus Private Health Providers to Hold Emergency Meeting Over Nurse Shortages

Private health‑care providers in Cyprus will hold a critical meeting Tuesday afternoon to address the ongoing shortage of nurses, industry representatives said. Michael Antoniou, director general of the Employers and Industrialists Federation, told CyBC radio that participants will examine whether some services offered by private hospitals may need to be suspended. “Either certain services […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 19:45

Roadworks to Cause Night‑Time Closures in Limassol and Larnaca, Public Works Department Says

The Public Works Department has announced a series of road closures and traffic diversions in Limassol and Larnaca this week as crews carry out asphalt works, lane marking and routine maintenance. In Limassol, resurfacing will take place on Nikou and Despinas Pattichi Avenue on Tuesday, March 31, and again on Thursday, April 2, between 9 […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 18:00

Cyprus Police Arrest Four During Overnight Crime‑Prevention Sweep

Police carried out coordinated overnight patrols across Cyprus, arresting four people for various offenses as part of ongoing crime‑prevention operations, authorities said Tuesday. The nationwide effort focused on urban areas considered high‑risk for serious criminal activity. Police said the aim was to deter offenses, maintain public order and increase the sense of security among residents. […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 16:30

Cyprus Court Sentences 24‑Year‑Old to 10 Years for Importing 16 Kilos of Cannabis

A 24‑year‑old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for importing and possessing 16 kilograms of cannabis with intent to supply, the Paphos Permanent Criminal Court has confirmed. The case dates to June 10, 2025, when customs officers at Paphos Airport, working with the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN), stopped the man after […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 15:00

Cyprus, Egypt Sign Agreement to Advance Gas Development in Cypriot Waters

Cyprus and Egypt have signed a framework agreement in Cairo to advance the development of natural‑gas fields in the Republic of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone, including the “Cronos” and “Aphrodite” discoveries. The deal was signed by the two countries’ energy ministers in the presence of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Egyptian President Abdel‑Fattah el‑Sisi. Under […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 13:15

Cyprus Police Arrest 20‑Year‑Old After Two Car Chases in Paphos

Police in Paphos have arrested a 20‑year‑old man following two separate car chases linked to a traffic‑offense investigation, authorities said Tuesday. The incident began on Monday afternoon when officers pursued a vehicle carrying two people and fired warning shots during the chase. The car eventually stopped at a roundabout, where an 18‑year‑old passenger was arrested. […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 11:45

Cyprus Leaders to Meet on April 6 in UN‑Hosted Talks

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman have agreed to meet on Monday, April 6, the United Nations announced. The talks will take place at the residence of the head of the UN mission inside the organization’s protected area in Nicosia, hosted by the UN Secretary‑General’s Special Representative, Khassim Diagne. No media access […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 10:15

Cyprus Continues Foot‑and‑Mouth Vaccinations as Culling Figures Rise

Cyprus’ veterinary services say vaccinations against foot‑and‑mouth disease are progressing, with second‑dose coverage reaching 37.6 percent of cattle and 10.6 percent of sheep and goats. Spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou told state radio that no new cases have been detected in recent days and that vaccines for pigs have now been received. Authorities have so far culled […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 08:00

Cyprus Road‑Tax Renewal Deadline Expires at Midnight

Motorists have until midnight to renew their 2026 road‑tax licences, authorities have reminded. After 31 March, renewals will carry a €10 surcharge, along with an additional charge equal to 10% of the vehicle’s annual road‑tax fee — the amount owed for the current year. Officials have urged drivers to complete the process on time to […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 07:18

Cyprus–Egypt Cooperation Has “No Limits,” President Christodoulides Says in Cairo

President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday that cooperation between Cyprus and Egypt has “no limits,” highlighting energy as a central pillar of the two countries’ strategic partnership. Speaking at the EGYPES 2026 energy conference in Cairo, Christodoulides described Egypt as a “second home,” noting his family ties to Alexandria and saying this was his sixth visit […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 06:15

Cyprus Weather – 31st March – Cloudy but mild

A weak high‑pressure system is affecting the region, but a low‑pressure system named Erminio, currently centered over Sicily, is moving east and is expected to influence Cyprus from Wednesday. For now, conditions will be mostly clear, though cloud cover will increase at times, especially in the west and north. Skies will gradually turn partly cloudy […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 00:45

Cyprus Launches Official Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease Information Website

The Agriculture Ministry has launched an official website dedicated to foot‑and‑mouth disease, aiming to provide a central source of information for affected livestock farmers, producers and the wider public. The site offers details on the disease, current control measures, biosecurity guidelines and contact numbers for immediate reporting or assistance. It also includes information on compensation […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 22:00

Cyprus President: Autism Center in Famagusta District to Be Completed in 18 Months

President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday that construction of a model Autism Center in the free Famagusta district is underway and will be completed within 18 months, calling the project the state’s “minimum obligation” to citizens with autism. Speaking after taking part in the “Run for Autism” charity race in Ayia Napa, Christodoulides said the initiative […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 19:45

Cyprus President Expresses Optimism After Talks With UN Chief

President Nikos Christodoulides said he is encouraged by what he heard from the UN secretary‑general during their recent meeting in Brussels, adding that the long‑running Cyprus negotiations must eventually “reach the finish line.” Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a charity run in Ayia Napa, Christodoulides said the issue of antenna installations in the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 18:00

Cyprus Approves €4.16 Million Package to Prevent Rural and Forest Fires

The Cabinet has approved €4.16 million in measures aimed at preventing and responding to rural and forest fires ahead of the summer season. The plan includes clearing abandoned agricultural land around communities, subsidizing the purchase of firefighting vehicles, and positioning earth‑moving machinery and water tankers at strategic points during the high‑risk months. The Fire Service […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 16:30

Union Presses AHK to Challenge Electricity‑Market Amendments in Court

The EPOPAI union is urging the Electricity Authority of Cyprus to take its case to the Supreme Court, arguing that amendments to the electricity‑market law passed by Parliament three weeks ago are unconstitutional. The union says the appeal should also cover the government’s decision on Thursday to allow the state‑owned telecom provider CYTA to enter […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 15:00

Cyprus Tops EU Rankings for Childhood Obesity, Parliament Committee Told

Cyprus continues to record some of the highest childhood‑obesity rates in Europe — reaching up to 42% in certain age groups — lawmakers have heard during a session of the House Health Committee attended by members of the newly formed Obesity Task Force. Dr. Eliza Markidou, a member of the task force, told MPs that […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 13:15

Cyprus Potato Growers Hit by Middle East Conflict, Export Delays and Rising Costs

Cyprus’ potato farmers are feeling the impact of the war in the Middle East, facing higher costs and export delays, a growers’ representative has said. Andreas Karyos, speaking on behalf of potato producers, said supermarkets in Germany, Austria, Belgium and the United Kingdom operate with strict delivery schedules for Cypriot potatoes, making delays particularly damaging […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 11:45

Cyprus Aims to Begin First Gas Exports to Europe by 2027–28, President Says

Cyprus is targeting its first sale of domestically sourced natural gas to Europe by 2027 or 2028 via Egypt, President Nikos Christodoulides has said. Speaking after taking part in the “Run for Autism” charity race in Ayia Napa, Christodoulides told reporters that his upcoming visit to Egypt on Monday will focus exclusively on energy cooperation. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 10:15

British Bases Seek to Install 32 Antennas at Akrotiri; Local Mayor Vows Legal Challenge

The British Bases are seeking to install a new cluster of 32 antennas at Akrotiri, a project that would require the expropriation of roughly 340 skales of land. In an effort to ease public concern over possible health effects, base authorities have offered to install three electromagnetic‑radiation monitors and to release the readings — along […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 08:00

Cyprus warns citizens against Easter travel to Middle East conflict zones

Cyprus’ foreign minister issued a stern warning to citizens considering Easter holiday travel to areas affected by the conflict in the Middle East, urging them to follow official guidance and avoid unnecessary risks. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said the situation in the region remains “dangerous and unpredictable,” and called on the public to monitor and […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 06:54

Cyprus Police Arrest Four in Overnight Crime‑Prevention Sweep

Police carried out intensified overnight patrols across Cyprus as part of ongoing targeted operations aimed at preventing serious crime and strengthening public safety, authorities said Monday. During the coordinated checks, officers arrested four people on various offenses, including possession of a knife and illegal stay in the Republic. Police stopped 524 vehicles and checked 675 […]

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