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Kıbrıs 18.03.2026 04:25

Greece will ‘support Cyprus’ choices’ over Nato accession

Greece and its government will “support Cyprus’ choices” regarding the question of whether or not it will join Nato, the country’s Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said on Tuesday. “As far as Nato is concerned, Greece will naturally support Cyprus’ choices. We continue to believe that any enlargement creates conditions for greater resilience and solidarity,” he […]

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Kıbrıs 18.03.2026 04:20

Our View: State has no duty to bail out tourism sector

It did not take very long for the calls for state support for tourist businesses to start. The Hoteliers’ Association (Pasyxe) started complaining about a fall in bookings within a week of the start of the war on Iran, and on Monday a political party decided to submit proposals for the “support” of tourism. Disy […]

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Kıbrıs 18.03.2026 02:04

Champions League: PSG, Real Madrid and Arsenal storm into quarter-finals

Europe’s elite competition delivered a night of emphatic statements as Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Arsenal surged into the Champions League quarter-finals with commanding performances that underlined their credentials as serious contenders. PSG dismantle Chelsea with ruthless efficiency Defending champions PSG humiliated Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, sealing a crushing 8-2 aggregate victory and sending […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 22:45

Sporting complete stunning comeback to end Bodo Glimt’s Champions League run

Sporting overturned a three goal first leg deficit on Tuesday to defeat Bodo Glimt in extra time and reach the champions league quarter finals, sealing a dramatic turnaround in Portugal. Trailing 3-0 from the first leg, Sporting began aggressively and reduced the deficit when Goncalo Inacio headed home in the first half to make it […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 21:51

Attorney-general clears Karpasia bishop over embezzlement allegations

Attorney-general George Savvides ruled on Tuesday that no criminal offence had been committed by Bishop Christoforou of Karpasia in relation to complaints over the management of funds belonging to the pancyprian parents’ union. The allegations centred on events said to have taken place in 2020, claiming the bishop transferred money from the association’s treasury into […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 21:22

Iran confirms death of Basij force commander

Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of Iran’s paramilitary Basij force, was killed on Tuesday in attacks carried out by the United States and Israel, Iranian state media reported. The semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted the revolutionary guards as saying Soleimani was killed in an “attack by the American-Zionist enemy.” Soleimani, who had led the Basij for six […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 20:36

Turkey vows to defend north amid military build-up around Cyprus

Turkish AKP spokesman Omer Celik sharply criticised Cyprus, Greece, and the EU on Tuesday, over military and political developments in the wider Levant. Celik condemned the EU’s role, arguing that “some European Union countries announce that they will send warships or strengthen their presence in the region, however, the European Union has already proven its […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 20:24

Germany pledges full support to Cyprus amid Iran crisis

German foreign minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed Berlin’s commitment to Cyprus on Tuesday, following talks in Berlin with Greek Foreign Minister Constantinos Gerapetritis. “If both military and political support is needed, Germany will do so. We stand by Cyprus. That is not in doubt,” Wadephul affirmed. Gerapetritis emphasised that the security of the European Union is […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 20:02

MPs urge quick passage of disability legislation

MPs on Tuesday stressed that updated legislation for the disabled must pass before the House dissolves ahead of the May parliamentary elections, even as groups representing persons with disabilities complained that the government bill does not go far enough. Initially tabled in 2025, the bill is titled ‘Participation, Inclusion and Independent Living of Persons with […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 19:37

Mineral resources continue to be mismanaged, audit report finds

Serious issues in the management of the Republic’s mineral resources persist, having affected protected species, including bats and the Natura 2000 network, a report published by the audit office revealed on Tuesday. “The key conclusion of our audit is that, despite the passing of six years since the publication of our previous special report, some […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 19:34

Cyprus records fall in asylum applications according to Eurostat

Eurostat data published on Tuesday showed a decrease in asylum applications in Cyprus, with 130 first-time claims and 95 repeat applications in December 2025. This represents a decline from November last year, when 165 first-time and 105 repeat applications were recorded, and a sharper drop compared to December 2024, which saw 230 first-time claims and […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 19:24

US counterterrorism chief resigns in protest over Iran war

The director of the US counterterrorism center, Joseph Kent, resigned on Tuesday, criticising the war in Iran and asserting in a letter to President Donald Trump that “Iran did not constitute an immediate threat to our country.” Kent published the letter on X, saying he “cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war on Iran” […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 19:17

Police officer arrested and suspended over attack on speed camera driver

A 44-year-old police constable was arrested under a court warrant on Tuesday and taken into custody to facilitate investigations into an assault on a mobile speed camera driver on the Paphos–Limassol highway on March 12. Police-chief, Themistos Arnaoutis, suspended the officer from duty pending the outcome of the inquiry. Another 37-year-old individual previously arrested in […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 19:16

Iran rejects de-escalation offers; Israel says it kills Iranian security chief

Israel said on Tuesday it had killed Iran’s security chief, the most senior figure targeted since the war’s first day, while a senior Iranian official said the new supreme leader had rejected de-escalation offers conveyed by intermediary countries. Iran did not immediately comment on Israel’s announcement it had killed Ali Larijani, widely viewed as one […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 19:16

New exhibitions in Larnaca and Paphos

The island’s art scene welcomes two new art exhibitions this week, this time in Larnaca and Paphos. On Friday, March 20, the Larnaca Municipal Art Gallery presents the retrospective exhibition by Andreas Paraskevas titled Testimonies of an Unseen Time. Curated by Suzana Anastasi, the exhibition brings together works spanning more than three decades of artistic […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 18:51

Police raid road department office in Takata airbag investigation

Members of the police special investigation team carried out a search at the road transport department’s offices on Tuesday to collect files and evidence related to the Takata airbags that failed to save Kyriakos Oxinos, and Styliani Gioryallis in respective car accidents. Speaking to Alpha TV, deputy police spokesperson, Christodoulos Konsolos, described the case as […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 18:36

USS Gerald Ford to return to Souda after 30-hour fire

The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to return to the port of Souda in Crete on Wednesday for refuelling and potential inspections following a fire that burned for more than 30 hours. The fire, which began in the ship’s central laundry, spread through air ducts to multiple compartments. Around 600 sailors […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 18:32

Ship management must move away from ‘outsourced’ mindset, says CEO

Columbia Group’s president and chief executive Mark O’Neil has called for a shift away from the traditional ship management model towards a more integrated partnership approach, arguing that the future of the industry lies in closer alignment between shipowners and managers, according to its statement. The company, which describes itself as a leading integrated platform […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 18:20

Calls for joint action with Turkish Cypriots over FMD outbreak

The need for coordinated action with the Turkish Cypriot community to contain foot and mouth disease was raised on Tuesday during a meeting of the House agriculture committee, as officials warned that gaps in response across the island risk further outbreaks. Agriculture minister Maria Panayiotou told the committee that engagement through the bicommunal technical committee […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 18:07

Court hears police testimony in trial over teen suicide case

Proceedings continued on Tuesday before the Nicosia district court in the trial concerning the death of 14-year-old Stylianos Konstantinos in 2019, with three police officers giving evidence for the prosecution as the case examines alleged failures and abuse within the family environment. During the hearing, defence lawyer Viktor Akamas, representing a social welfare services employee […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 17:48

Cyprus not involved in Strait of Hormuz negotiations

Cyprus is not involved in any negotiations with the Iranian government aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz to Cypriot-flagged commercial vessels, Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said on Tuesday, after it was reported that the French and Italian governments have entered talks to secure passage through the strait. “We are not involved in any […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 17:41

Deficiencies exposed in fire preparedness at national coordination meeting

Deficiencies in Cyprus’ preparedness for forest fires were identified on Tuesday during the first coordination meeting under newly appointed fire and civil defence chief Nikos Longinos, despite assurances that services are ready for the upcoming fire season. The meeting, held at the fire brigade’s headquarters in Lakatamia, highlighted weaknesses in evacuation planning and coordination, with […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 17:34

Tudor says Spurs’ task against Atletico ‘difficult but not impossible’

Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals appear bleak after a 5-2 thrashing in their last-16 first leg against Atletico Madrid, but manager Igor Tudor believes his struggling side still have a chance of winning the tie. Atletico have lost 3-0 to Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona in recent weeks and Spurs will […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 17:29

Mother sought by police after infant hospitalised in Limassol

Police have issued an arrest warrant for a 35-year-old mother in Limassol on Tuesday as part of an investigation into alleged child assault, following a complaint by the infant’s father. According to police statements, the father reported that during an argument the woman “shook their infant and threw him on the couch”, leaving the child […]

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