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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 11:26

Cyprus risks losing €50m in EU funds as audit office exposes recovery plan

Cyprus faces the risk of losing tens of millions from the European Union’s recovery and resilience fund, with the audit office warning on Thursday that deficiencies in planning and delayed implementation have placed funding at risk and left the country lagging most member states. In a detailed assessment of the country’s €1.02 billion recovery and […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 11:25

Trump envoy meets Lukashenko in bid to negotiate more prisoner releases in Belarus

U.S. presidential envoy John Coale met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Thursday on his latest mission to try to negotiate the release of political prisoners. Coale has been tasked by U.S. President Donald Trump with trying to free what human rights groups say are more than 1,100 Belarusians currently behind bars because of […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 11:18

‘We are going to have a discussion with the British’ over bases, Christodoulides says

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday promised that “we are going to have an open and frank discussion with the British government” over the future of the United Kingdom’s bases in Cyprus. “The British bases in Cyprus are something that is a colonial consequence … We have more than 10,000 Cypriot citizens within the British bases. […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 11:08

‘Cyprus missing out on €1 billion a year from loss of Russian tourism market’

Cyprus businesses want Russian tourists back, ambassador says Russian ambassador to Cyprus Murat Zyazikov has claimed that European Union sanctions have resulted in an annual revenue loss of over €1 billion for the Cypriot economy due to the absence of Russian tourists.. “The loss of the Russian tourism market due to European Union restrictions has […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 11:05

Christodoulides says Middle East expects ‘initiative’ to end war, calls for EU action

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday said that countries in the Middle East expect there to be “some initiative” to end the ongoing conflict in the region, and suggested that the European Union can contribute to that initiative. “I believe we should exchange some views … as the European Union, to have a role in an […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 10:54

XM Limassol Marathon registration opens at Lanitis Carob Mills

Limassol is moving to the rhythm of the XM Limassol Marathon as the Registration Centre for this year’s event has officially opened. Runners are able to collect their race packs and required equipment at Ceronia Hall, located at the Lanitis Carob Mills. Collection of the race number from the Registration Centre is a mandatory requirement […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 10:44

Ayia Napa Marina welcomes Spring with vibrant Spring Festival

Ayia Napa Marina officially celebrates the arrival of the new season and invites you to a blooming Spring Festival on Saturday, April 4th, 2026. From 2-7pm, join us for an afternoon filled with floral beauty and creative activities. The event features: We look forward to welcoming spring together at the island’s most iconic marina. For […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 10:34

Foreign buyers drive sharp increase in Cyprus property prices

Cyprus recorded an accelerated increase in house prices in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by strong demand from both domestic and foreign buyers, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The central bank said the trend also reflects a gradual rise in housing supply and construction costs remaining at historically high levels, with […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 10:31

Limassol man arrested after attempt to dispose of drugs during police raid

A 40-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday evening in Limassol after police allegedly discovered drugs in his possession during a search of his property. According to the police, officers arrived at the property at around 6.45pm to execute a search warrant. The suspect reportedly refused to open the front door and was seen running towards […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 10:26

‘Esso Safe Vision’ drive first phase reveals need for driver eye care

The first phase of the pioneering corporate social responsibility programme “Esso Safe Vision”, implemented by eWise Cyprus Ltd – Esso Branded Supplier, has been successfully completed, delivering notable and, above all, practical results, with a total of 235 drivers participating. Over the course of seven initiatives, free optometric screenings were carried out for drivers at […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 10:23

Cyprus-based Threedium builds momentum after global AI event

Cyprus-founded Threedium presented its latest technology at NVIDIA GTC 2026 this week in San Jose, with the company reporting a strong reception following its appearance on the main stage. The presentation, which took place on Wednesday, was delivered by CEO Mike Charalambous, who introduced the company’s new Product Brain for the Agentic Web. The it […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 10:10

Swarovski presents second capsule collection with Ariana Grande

Swarovski unveils its second creative collaboration with pop icon and Global Brand Ambassador Ariana Grande. Co-created by Ariana Grande and Swarovski Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert, the new Ariana Grande x Swarovski Capsule collection is an ode to nature and its inspiration for self-expression. Set in the fantasy world of Ariana’s Garden, the new global […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 10:02

Shipping chief condemns Middle East attacks as threat to global trade

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) secretary-general Thomas Kazakos this week condemned the attacks on commercial vessels in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, warning that they threaten shipping, global trade and seafarers. In a statement issued at the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) 36th extraordinary council meeting, Kazakos said the attacks pose “an unacceptable threat” […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 10:00

North zeroes VAT on fuel to combat price rises amid Middle East war

Value added tax on fuel has been zeroed in the north to combat price rises amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the north’s ‘energy minister’ Olgun Amcaoglu said on Thursday. “The government is closely monitoring the process, taking the necessary steps, and has implemented certain regulations to protect consumers,” he told the north’s […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 09:52

Why Cyprus wastes nearly half its solar energy — and what battery storage could fix

By Dr Arkadius Sybaris  In 2025, Cyprus curtailed an estimated 306 gigawatt-hours of clean solar energy — enough to power roughly 51,000 homes for a year. Approaching half of all distributed solar generation on the island was produced and then thrown away because the grid could not absorb it. Meanwhile, the island’s electricity sector spent an […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 09:38

Cyprus property sector enters period of structural transformation

Cyprus’ real estate sector is entering a period of transformation, according to Yiannis Misirlis, chairman of the Cyprus Property Developers Association, Misirlis explained that “property development is no longer simply about constructing buildings or tracking investment flows, but increasingly about shaping the country’s economic, social and urban future”. That shift was evident in his address […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 09:34

Cyprus ministers visit Greek frigate Kimon in Limassol

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis attended the consecration of the Greek frigate “Kimon” at the port of Limassol on Wednesday, in a ceremony led by Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus and also attended by Justice Minister Costas Fitiris. The event took place while the FDI HN (Belharra) “Kimon” (F-601) was docked in Limassol for refuelling, following […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 09:33

Cyprus opens applications for ‘trusted flaggers’ of illegal online content

The radiotelevision and digital services authority on Thursday announced that it is accepting applications from entities and organisations which wish to act as “trusted flaggers” of illegal online content. “Trusted flaggers” are an element of the European Union’s digital services act, which was first rolled out in 2022, with the European Commission explaining that “trusted […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 09:15

Fire breaks out in abandoned house in Larnaca

A fire broke out in an abandoned house in Larnaca late on Wednesday night, the fire brigade said on Thursday. According to the fire brigade, the fire broke out at around 11.30pm, with two fire engines arriving on the scene shortly afterwards, and the fire being brought under control by 11.44pm. People in the area […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 09:09

Yellow weather warning issued for storms

A yellow weather warning has been issued for “strong thunderstorms” on Thursday. The warning will be in effect between 11am and 6pm, with the met office saying that at the storms’ peak, rain will fall at a rate of 35 to 55 millimetres per hour. It added that hailstones may also fall during those storms.

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 08:56

Delivery rider ‘robbed and beaten’ in Limassol

Police in Limassol on Thursday said they are investigating an incident in which a 22-year-old food delivery rider said he had been robbed and beaten. The man informed the police that on Wednesday evening, he had travelled to a location to deliver an order, and that upon his arrival “five or six” people had approached […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 08:51

Two arrested at Paphos airport after being found with large quantities of untaxed tobacco

Two people were arrested at Paphos airport on Wednesday after being found to have in their possession large quantities of tobacco products for which the requisite taxes had not been paid, the police said on Thursday. The first arrest was made at around 4pm, when at 47-year-old man who had arrived at the airport with […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 08:35

What’s on this weekend

This weekend, stories and songs of spring come to life in museums, independent films reach the big screen, new exhibitions open, community-focused zine-making parties appear, and lots of markets and car boot sales celebrate the season. There is no shortage of events here, and we have selected what not to miss. Here’s what’s on this […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 08:32

Today’s weather: Rain and storms

Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly cloudy across most of the island, with rain showers expected and even storms to hit during the day. Alongside the rain, hail may also fall during those storms, while heightened levels of dust will be observed in the atmosphere. Temperatures will rise to 19 degrees Celsius inland, 20 […]

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