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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 14:28

Australian McEvoy breaks long-standing 50m freestyle world record

Australia’s Cameron McEvoy broke Cesar Cielo’s long-standing men’s 50 metres freestyle world record on Friday at the China Swimming Open in Shenzhen. The 31-year-old McEvoy, who followed up his gold medal at the Paris Olympics in 2024 with a world title last year, clocked 20.88 seconds to eclipse the 20.91 set by Brazilian Cielo in […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 14:07

Two charged over attempt to enter UK’s nuclear submarine base

An Iranian man and a Romanian woman have been charged after attempting to enter Britain’s nuclear submarine base in Scotland, Police Scotland said on Saturday. The two, who British media have called suspected Iranian spies, were arrested on Thursday. The charges come three weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. While Britain has not taken […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 13:30

Connected countryside: smart tech is recharging rural Europe

Improved connectivity is transforming daily life in rural Europe, from safer school runs to cleaner energy, while supporting local economies and cutting emissions. By Helen Massy-Beresford Getting children ready and on time for school can be stressful. In Finnish Lapland, where winters are long and snowy and some students travel long distances by bus, the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 13:25

Farmers take coffin to presidential palace in protest against foot and mouth cullings

Farmers descended on the presidential palace on Saturday, bringing with them a coffin, to protest the culling of livestock amidst the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease. They had initially gathered at the GSP Stadium, at Nicosia’s southern extremity, before marching northwards to the palace, despite the veterinary services department imploring them not to […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 13:25

Comfort food in its most straightforward form

Sticky toffee pudding is one of those desserts that people return to without much hesitation. It arrives warm, usually with custard or cream, and does exactly what it is meant to do. There is no decoration to distract from it, no complicated technique on display. Just a dark sponge, a generous pour of sauce and […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 13:11

Trump says US considering ‘winding down’ Iran war

President Donald Trump said the U.S. was considering “winding down” its military operation against Iran, as Iran and Israel traded attacks on Saturday and Iranian media said the nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz had been attacked. In a social media post, Trump said the U.S. was close to meeting its goals but insisted that other […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 12:22

S&P leaves Cyprus’ credit rating unchanged despite Middle East conflict

Credit rating agency S&P has left its rating of Cyprus and its estimation of the island’s economy unchanged in its latest assessment, saying that this decision was taken despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The island’s credit rating remains unchanged at “A-/A-2” for both long-term and short-term debt, while its outlook remains “positive”. […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 12:06

Putin: Russia stands by Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Iranian leaders on Nowruz and said Moscow remained a loyal friend and reliable partner to Tehran, the Kremlin said on Saturday. The extent of Moscow’s support for Iran, though, is in dispute. Some Iranian sources have said that they have had little real help from Moscow in the biggest crisis […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 12:00

‘Buy it nice or buy it twice’

By Lorinda Cramer The “frugal chic” aesthetic is having its moment, however contradictory the concept may seem. Frugal suggests a focus on thriftiness, while “chic” oozes a sense of classic luxury. Coined by former model and content creator Mia McGrath before trending on TikTok, this is one of the latest attempts to change how we […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 11:59

Draper exits while Alcaraz, Sabalenka advance at rain-hit Miami Open

Britain’s Jack Draper suffered a surprise defeat to American Reilly Opelka in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday, while Ethan Quinn claimed the biggest win of his career by upsetting 11th seed Casper Ruud. Draper had arrived in Florida on the back of a quarter-final run at Indian Wells, just his second […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 11:50

Carrick fumes over penalty decisions as Man United held by Bournemouth

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick slammed the officiating in his side’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth after his team were denied a penalty, only to concede one in similar circumstances and have defender Harry Maguire sent off. With United leading 2-1, Amad Diallo looked to have been pulled and shoved in the box but a VAR […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 10:00

Elias Neocleous law firm to support Cyprus EMEA Healthspan Summit 2026 as Silver Sponsor

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is proud to be the Silver Sponsor of the Cyprus EMEA Healthspan Summit 2026, a landmark regional forum dedicated to innovation in longevity, healthcare, biotechnology and the future of healthier living. The summit will take place over April 27–28, 2026 at the Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol, […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 09:58

Mind, Body & Spirit celebrates its 25th anniversary

The capital city is getting ready to welcome a day dedicated to holistic wellbeing as MBS Cyprus presents its Wellbeing Day on April 5. Eleftheria Square will fill with soulful performances, yoga classes, qigong sessions, laughter yoga, sound healing and dedicated corners for all ages and people. Experienced yogis, spiritual practitioners, complete beginners and young […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 09:30

60-year-old seriously injured in road collision

A 60-year-old man was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Nicosia on Friday evening.  The accident occurred when the man was trying to cross the road on Petrou Eliadi Street in Latsia and was run over by a car driven by a 63-year-old woman. The man was rushed to Nicosia general hospital, where it […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 09:19

Michelin chef Andreas Mavrommatis dies, aged 69

By Daphne Prodromou Andreas Mavrommatis was the first person who spoke to me on the very first day I set foot in the vast and chaotic Jussieu amphitheatre in Paris in 1979. First lecture: psychoanalysis in literature. I still remember the awe and the fear. I had never seen an amphitheatre before, I didn’t know […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 09:14

Yellow warning for heavy thunderstorms on Saturday

Ηeavy thunderstorms will affect Cyprus on Saturday according to a yellow weather warning issued by the Meteorology Department. Isolated heavy thunderstorms are expected between 10:00 and 17:00. Rainfall is expected to range between 35 and 50 millimetres per hour, while hail is also likely.

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 09:08

Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran’s Mehr says

Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the US-UK military base Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Saturday. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier that Iran had launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward the base but that they did not hit it. Mehr said targeting the base was a “significant step […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 09:03

Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports

Iran is ready to let Japanese-related vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, Kyodo news reported, citing Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. Tehran has started talks with Tokyo, including with Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, about possibly opening the strait, Araqchi told the Japanese news agency in a phone […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank, fiscal council, Finance Minister, Invest Cyprus

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Friday said the ministry is preparing multiple scenarios and measures to mitigate potential economic fallout from the war in Iran. The minister stressed that developments are being closely monitored, as authorities assess how the situation may evolve and affect Cyprus. “At this moment, the finance ministry is processing scenarios and […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 09:00

What’s the most important thing Cyprus teaches you?

Live here long enough, and this lesson is inevitable… Cyprus teaches you a lot of lessons, doesn’t it? It teaches you patience. To wrangle with the Land Registry when officials assure you the paperwork that’s right there in your hand is missing. It teaches you flexibility. To sigh and light a candle when another rolling […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 07:59

Israel attacks Tehran, Beirut as US sends Marines to Middle East

The Israeli military struck Iran and Beirut on Saturday as the U.S. was sending thousands more Marines to the Middle East and President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over their reluctance to help open the Strait of Hormuz. More than 2,000 people have been killed since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 07:30

Firm flags risks in Tesla’s $1.5 trillion valuation

An investor analysis, published by an account on X attributed to Macfarlane Investors LLC, has argued that Tesla is significantly overvalued relative to its underlying business performance The analysis claimed that Tesla trades at 376x earnings with a market capitalisation of around $1.5 trillion, suggesting that the stock is priced for near-perfect execution across multiple […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 07:10

Cyprus motorway density hits 29km per 1,000 square kilometres

Cyprus motorway density reached 29.41 kilometres per 1,000 square kilometres in 2024, according to a Eurostat report on EU transport infrastructure, placing it below major EU urban hubs but broadly in line with several southern European regions The findings highlighted how motorway networks tend to concentrate in urban areas, industrial zones and major seaports, where […]

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Kıbrıs 21.03.2026 07:00

US credit applications hit four-year high as families seek higher limits

Americans’ attempts to tap new credit rose to their highest level in nearly four years as of February, according to new data from the ​Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The bank ‌said, as part of its latest Survey of Consumer Expectations Credit Access report, that applications for new credit were at their highest level […]

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