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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 18:10

UK to install £17.5m satellite monitoring system in Akrotiri

According to British media, the United Kingdom will move forward with plans to install a £17.5 million satellite monitoring facility in Cyprus, aimed at strengthening space surveillance and protecting critical military communications. The project, known as Noctis-2, will involve the deployment of advanced optical systems, with the possibility of an infrared telescope, enabling continuous observation […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 18:03

UK and Cyprus reaffirm ‘strong partnership’ after Nicosia talks

The United Kingdom and Cyprus maintain a “strong friendship and a strong partnership based on a long history,” British minister for European affairs Stephen Doughty said after talks with foreign minister Constantinos Kombos. Speaking following the meeting, Doughty described the discussions as “important”, covering bilateral relations, trade, and shared security concerns amid developments in the […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 18:02

Risk of poverty looms over 2.8 million people in Greece

Nearly 2.8 million people in Greece are currently at risk of poverty or social exclusion following a marginal increase in economic hardship over the past year, according to a report from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). The 2025 Income and Living Conditions Survey revealed that 27.5 per cent of the population now faces these systemic […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 17:42

No new foot-and-mouth cases as culling and sampling continue, Georgiadou says

There are no new cases of foot-and-mouth disease, while culling and sampling are continuing without obstruction, veterinary services spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said. Georgiadou said the second round of vaccinations is expected to begin at the end of March, while vaccines for pigs are due to arrive in Cyprus by late March or early April. She […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 17:35

Bank of England holds rates as Middle East war poses inflation risk

The Bank of England’s interest rate-setters all voted to keep borrowing ​costs on hold and said they were “ready to act” to see off risks from war in the Middle East, prompting investors to ramp up their bets on higher ‌borrowing costs later this year. The BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee voted 9-0 to keep Bank […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 17:27

Power bills may jump 20% by August, EAC warns

Electricity bills could spike by as much as 20 per cent by August if fuel prices fluctuate at $110 to $115 a barrel, the Electricity Authority (EAC) said on Thursday. The EAC held a news conference to provide an update on the anticipated trajectory of electricity prices amid the escalating situation in the Persian Gulf […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 17:19

80-year-old fined after 200 litres of fuel seized at crossing point

An 80-year-old man was arrested at the Ayios Dhometios crossing after customs officers found 200 litres of fuel concealed in his vehicle during a routine inspection on Thursday. The customs department said officers discovered ten 20-litre plastic containers in the rear of the vehicle, containing 160 litres of diesel and 40 litres of petrol.  The […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 16:56

Bill to restrict foreign land purchases heads to plenum

Akel will bring a bill to the House plenum on April 2 aiming to restrict the acquisition of Cypriot land by foreigners, a measure described by party officials as necessary to curb uncontrolled property sales. The proposed legislation, prepared by the party’s secretary-general, Stephanos Stephanou, seeks to abolish provisions allowing indirect acquisitions without the approval […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 16:50

Damage to two houses in Ayia Napa from gunshots

Police are investigating a shooting incident that caused damage to two houses in Ayia Napa in the early hours of Thursday. According to the police, shots were fired at around 2am at two homes located on the same street. The houses belong to two residents, and both properties sustained damage to their masonry. Initial examinations […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 16:45

US objectives in Iran have not changed, Hegseth says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that the United States’ objectives in the war against Iran have not changed since strikes started on February 28. The United States has carried out strikes against 7,000 targets inside Iran so far, and hit more than 40 Iranian mine-laying vessels and 11 submarines. “Our objectives, given […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 16:22

EU leaders fail to convince Hungary’s Orban to lift block on Ukraine loan

European Union leaders failed to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at a summit on Thursday to lift his blockade on a vital €90 billion ($103 billion) EU loan to Ukraine, officials said. EU leaders agreed to the loan in December but Orban, who has cordial ties with Russia and has clashed with Ukrainian President […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 16:15

Europe and Japan ready to help stabilise energy prices and secure oil chokepoint

Leading nations in Europe, with Japan, said on Thursday they would act to stabilise energy markets and join “appropriate efforts” to open the Gulf’s oil chokepoint after tit-for-tat strikes on energy plants dramatically escalated the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Major economies have been scrambling to cushion the impact of soaring oil prices after state oil […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 16:10

Foreign nurses bill on hold after committee deadlock and union pressure

The proposed legislation allowing the employment of nurses from third countries was postponed on Thursday after the House health committee failed to reach agreement, effectively placing the bill on hold amid continued disagreement between stakeholders and mounting pressure from unions. The bill had been scheduled for discussion at 11.30am, but the debate did not proceed […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 16:07

Iran attack wipes out 20 per cent of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years

Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia, QatarEnergy’s CEO told Reuters on Thursday. Saad al-Kaabi said two of Qatar’s 14 LNG trains and one of its two gas-to-liquids (GTL) facilities were damaged […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 16:00

Cyprus-based gaming investor hits record five million Steam wishlists

Cyprus-based gaming investor GEM Capital has reached a global industry milestone, with its portfolio of upcoming titles surpassing five million Steam wishlists, the highest combined total of any gaming investment firm. The milestone highlights Cyprus’ growing presence in the global gaming investment sector, with the firm’s portfolio now featuring five titles ranked among the 150 […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 15:56

ECB holds interest rates steady as Middle East war clouds outlook

The European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council decided on Thursday to maintain its three key interest rates, citing rising uncertainty stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. The council remains determined to ensure that inflation stabilises at its 2 per cent target in the medium term, despite mounting geopolitical risks. The ongoing war has […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 15:56

Cyprus becomes associate member of European Space Agency

Cyprus has become an associate member of the European Space Agency, the agency announced on Thursday. It said that a seven-year agreement for the island’s associate membership entered force on Tuesday, after its director-general Joseph Aschbacher notified Research Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou.  “The transition of the Republic of Cyprus from ‘cooperating state’ to ‘associate member’ […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 15:47

Rape case against Phedonos registered at Limassol court

Suspended Paphos mayor, Phedonas Phedonos, will face the first court proceedings on April 2 at the Limassol district court in criminal case involving allegations of rape. The case, relating to incidents said to have occurred in Paphos, was transferred to Limassol because authorities determined that a trial in the local district might compromise impartiality. The […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 15:42

Cyprus bank lending criteria remain steady despite rising loan demand

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) announced on Thursday that credit conditions for businesses and households remained stable in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite a significant rise in demand for residential and consumer loans. The January 2026 Bank Lending Survey found that lending criteria for all categories remained unchanged during the final three months […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 15:32

Hacker says they compromised millions of confidential police tips held by US company

A hacker says they have broken into a US platform for searching law enforcement hotline messages and compromised more than 8 million confidential tips. In a statement posted online, the hacker – who used the name “Internet Yiff Machine” – said they had broken into tip intelligence platform P3 Global Intel, an arm of safety […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 15:30

A minute with: Aila Mroué El-Bacha, founder of etxetera

Where do you live?I live in Ayios Andreas in Nicosia, not far from the prison. I love my neighbourhood – it’s quiet and leafy. I share my home with my two dogs, Lola and Haïko, who very much run the house. What did you have for breakfast?Labné with olives and cucumber, and khibz markouk – […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 15:22

Parliament to vote on universal 3.30am closing time for bars and venues

Reform of the catering and entertainment sector is set for a decisive vote in Parliament on Thursday, with the proposed legislation introducing extended opening hours, simplified licensing procedures and the easing regulatory requirements. At the heart of the bill is the introduction of a unified closing time of 3.30am for restaurants, taverns and similar leisure […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 15:19

Real estate leaders and local officials debate future of Limassol housing

Cyprus Real Estate Agents Association (Skek) president Christos Nicolaou participated in a roundtable discussion at the 20th Property Development & Construction Conference & Exhibition, which took place on March 17. Nicolaou, who leads an association affiliated with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), joined a panel discussing the Limassol real estate market over […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 15:14

Annita: Purpose of Cyprus solution is to re-examine guarantors’ roles

House President Annita Demetriou on Thursday said that the purpose of a solution to the Cyprus problem is to re-examine the role of the island’s three guarantor powers, amid emboldened rhetoric on the government’s part regarding the future of the British bases. She was speaking after a meeting with the United Kingdom’s minister of state […]

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