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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 09:22

Future of British bases in Cyprus ‘not in question’

The future of the United Kingdom’s sovereign bases in Cyprus is “not in question”, the country’s parliamentary undersecretary of state for the armed forces Al Carns has said. “Our sovereign base in Cyprus is not in question,” he told the country’s parliament, before saying that when the country’s Defence Secretary John Healey had visited the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 09:00

Cyprus’ youth talk money: What I wish they’d taught in school

By Marina Petrou If I had to choose one financial lesson I wish I’d learnt in school, it would be that money management is a skill you have to learn. It doesn’t just come naturally! At school, money was never really discussed, especially in a practical way. We were taught how to solve equations and […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 08:50

Charles de Gaulle remains south of Limassol, France denies plans to deploy to Red Sea

The French aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle is located south of Limassol, according to radar data. Open-source intelligence website Itamilradar reported that reconnaissance drones belonging to the French navy had been spotted on radars flying south of Cyprus, thus indicating the ship’s position. The drone used was a Schiebel Camcopter S-100 – a rotary-wing […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 08:24

Warning issued for possible US military operations off Karpasia coast

A notice to airmen (Notam) has been issued regarding possible operations carried out by the United States’ military off the coast of Cyprus’ Karpas peninsula. The warning states that there will be “possible military operations” in the skies off the coast of the peninsula, with pilots flying through that area urged to “exercise caution, monitor […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 08:12

CySEC aligns local rules with European digital resilience standards

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) recently announced the adoption of European guidelines on outsourcing to cloud service providers, while it also issued a reminder regarding updated stress test rules for money market funds. The developments were outlined in two separate circulars which together address cloud outsourcing arrangements for certain depositaries and requirements for […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 08:06

Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba with provocative takeover remarks

President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Cuba on Monday, saying he expected to have the “honor” of “taking Cuba in some form” and that “I can do anything I want” with the neighboring country. The threatening statements come even as Cuba and the United States have opened talks aimed at improving their largely adverse […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 07:54

Afghanistan says 400 killed in Pakistan air strike on Kabul hospital, Pakistan rejects claim

At least 400 people were killed and 250 injured in an air strike by Pakistan on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, a spokesman of the Afghan Taliban government said on Tuesday, a sharp escalation in the conflict between the neighbours. Pakistan rejected the claim as false and misleading and said it “precisely targeted military […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 07:50

US remains top trading partner for European transport services

The European Union recorded a €36.3 billion trade surplus in transport services in 2024, reflecting the bloc’s strong position in international transport markets, according to Eurostat. According to the data, EU countries exported transport services worth €258.7 billion to countries outside the EU during 2024. At the same time, imports of transport services into the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 07:49

Trump accuses allies of ingratitude over Hormuz naval standoff

President Donald Trump accused some Western allies of ingratitude after several countries rebuffed his demand to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continued to target oil facilities in the Gulf. The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is in its third week with no end in sight. The critical Strait […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: hiring foreign nurses, tourism, property, CySEC

The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) on Monday expressed “deep disappointment and strong concern” over the postponement by the House health committee of the examination of two legislative amendments aimed at facilitating the employment of nurses from third countries. The federation said the proposed amendments had been submitted by the Health Ministry, with the objective […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 07:00

Eurobank initiative teaches first aid to young participants

Eurobank recently organised a first aid training event for the children of its employees in Nicosia, offering a hands-on educational experience designed to teach life-saving skills to participants aged six to twelve. The initiative was held as part of the bank’s #VolunteersChallenge volunteer action, which continues for another year with strong participation and engagement. During […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 06:40

CBC balance sheet reaches €27.99 billion

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that its total assets and liabilities reached €27.99 billion at the end of the previous month. According to the balance sheet as of February 28, 2026, the largest single component of the institution’s assets was intra-Eurosystem claims, which amounted to €18.33 billion. The bank reported that its […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 06:00

Shipping boss warns of grim reality for crews facing maritime attacks

Attacks on merchant shipping continue to expose a significant gap between official statements and the grim reality faced by crews at sea, according to Sunil Kapoor, partner and chief operating officer at Oesterreichischer Lloyd Shipping Group. Writing for industry publication Splash, the executive of the Limassol-based shipping firm, highlighted the growing dangers for seafarers amid […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 04:25

Steel yourselves for steep price hikes, consumers warned

Consumer advocacy groups on Monday called for the reinstatement of the fuel subsidy as prices at the pump continued creeping up, while the state-run power utility said electricity bills would likely increase as of next month. The Cyprus Consumers Association urged the government to reinstate fuel subsidies, warning that prices have risen sharply since the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.03.2026 04:20

Our View: It defies belief that Trump wants to drag his Nato allies into war

After more than two weeks of Operation Epic Fury, the largest US intervention in the Middle East since the Iraq war in 2003, it remains unclear what President Donald Trump goal was. This appears to have been a military operation without a clear goal. In fact, the goal appears to have changed more than once […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 22:41

Annita urges urgent plan to shield Cyprus tourism from Iran crisis

Disy president and House speaker Annita Demetriou called on Monday for an immediate crisis management strategy to protect Cyprus’ tourism industry from the economic fallout of the US-Israeli conflict, warning that uncertainty is already affecting visitor numbers. Demetriou presented seven proposals aimed at supporting the sector after meeting representatives from major tourism and business organisations […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 22:26

Canada, France, Germany, UK warn against major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon

A “significant Israeli ground offensive” in Lebanon must be averted since it could have devastating humanitarian consequences, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain said in a joint statement on Monday. “A significant Israeli ground offensive would have devastating humanitarian consequences and could lead to a protracted conflict,” the countries said. “It must be averted. The […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 21:37

Ustel lambasts Cyprus as ‘the spoilt child of Europe’

The north’s ‘prime minister’, Unal Ustel, accused the Republic of Cyprus on Monday of exploiting tensions from the US-Israeli conflict to strengthen defence partnerships. Speaking at an iftar event in Istanbul, Ustel said the ‘government’ was using the regional security climate to expand military cooperation with foreign powers. According to reports in the Turkish press, […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 21:04

Prosecution reportedly ordered by legal service in Phedonos rape case

Instructions have been issued for the criminal prosecution of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos in connection with an alleged rape case, according to information reported on Monday evening. As first reported by Omega TV, the decision was taken by the legal service following its evaluation of the police case file and investigative material gathered over […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 20:42

Undecided voters dominate as Disy and Akel remain locked in tight race

Nearly one in three voters have yet to decide how they will vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections, according to the second Noverna poll conducted for Politis on Monday. The survey shows Disy narrowly ahead with 16.1 per cent of the vote, closely followed by Akel at 15.9 per cent. The difference between the two […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 20:04

No upgrades planned for Larnaca port

The budget of the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) features no spending on expansions or upgrades at Larnaca port, it emerged in parliament on Monday. MPs were reviewing the CPA’s balance sheet for 2026 – with expenditures at €84 million and projected revenues at €65 million. The only budgeted spending for the Larnaca port involves funds […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 19:54

Trump: we don’t know if new Ayatollah is still alive

President Donald Trump said on Monday that it was unclear whether new Iranian leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was still alive, given reports he had been injured in an air strike. “We don’t know … if he’s dead or not. I will say that nobody has seen him, which is unusual,” he said during an event at the […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 19:22

Chelsea fined 10.75 million pounds after Premier League rule breaches

Chelsea have been fined a record total of 10.75 million pounds for historical breaches of the Premier League’s regulations, the league said on Monday. The club have also been hit with a one-year first-team transfer ban, suspended for two years, as well as an immediate nine-month academy transfer ban. In a statement, the Premier League […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 18:57

RFA Lyme Bay sails to Cyprus as UK prepares for Lebanon evacuation

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel Lyme Bay departed Gibraltar on Monday bound for Cyprus, the second British ship sent to the region following the destroyer HMS Dragon. The Bay-class landing ship is preparing for potential evacuation operations as Israeli forces advance in Lebanon. A defence ministry spokesman said Lyme Bay has sailed to undertake training […]

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