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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 10:18

The irretrievable breakdown of marriage and divorce

Marriage, beyond its moral and social dimension, constitutes a legal relationship with rights and obligations. When, however, marital cohabitation deteriorates to such an extent that its continuation becomes unbearable, the law provides for the dissolution of marriage through divorce. A central concept in Cypriot family law is the irretrievable breakdown of the marital relationship, which […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 10:14

‘Diplomacy and dialogue the only path to de-escalation in ME’, says Kombos

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, in a meeting with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Sunday, emphasised the need for diplomacy and dialogue in view of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “It was a real pleasure meeting with my dear colleague Dr Jaishankar,” Kombos said after the minister’s meeting in Brussels, where he had […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 10:08

EU regulator plans to simplify investing for retail users

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published its takeaways from the 2025 Call for Evidence on the retail investor journey, outlining actions aimed at making it easier for retail investors to access suitable investment opportunities in EU capital markets. The EU’s financial markets regulator said the conclusions were based on feedback from stakeholders […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 10:05

Music from the big screen to be performed live

Cinematic music, popular soundtracks and young musicians are coming together this spring to present a joyous concert in Nicosia. The Symphony Orchestra and the Mixed Choir of the Nicosia Music School will present an exciting programme on April 23 at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, highlighting Europe’s central role in the global cultural landscape. Yet it […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 09:45

Cabinet to convene over FMD, price increases

The response to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, as well as price increases due to hostilities in the Middle East, will be at the centre of a cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon. “In collaboration with all organised groups, with all those affected, we will do everything possible to regenerate and further strengthen livestock farming in our […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 09:10

Three arrested for burglary, assaulting police officer

A 49-year-old, as well as two 38-year-olds suspected of being the former’s accomplices, were arrested on allegations of burglary and assaulting a police officer in Limassol on Sunday, police said on Monday. The suspicions came to light when officers of the Limassol traffic police stopped the 49-year-old for a routine inspection, during which he allegedly […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 09:02

Cyprus industrial output rises as production falls across the EU

Industrial production in Cyprus increased by 2 per cent in January 2026 compared with December 2025, even as overall production declined across the European Union and the euro area, according to Eurostat. Specifically, the statistical office of the European Union reported that seasonally adjusted industrial production fell by 1.5 per cent in the euro area […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 08:49

Today’s weather: Week starts off with local showers, strong winds to continue

On Monday the weather will be partly cloudy with isolated showers. Temperatures will rise up to 19 degrees Celsius inland and along the south and east coasts, 17C along the other coasts and 10C in the highest mountains. Moderate to strong winds will blow southwest to northwest, at up to 5 Beaufort and may temporarily […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 08:36

Car bomb explodes in Limassol

A bomb exploded in a parked vehicle in the Ayios Spyridonas area of Limassol in the early hours of Monday, causing a fire and damaging a second nearby vehicle. According to the police, the incident occurred at around 4.20am when an explosive device detonated in the car of a 45-year-old woman, damaging both the vehicle […]

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Kıbrıs 16.03.2026 08:30

Second-screen viewing spreads beyond younger audiences

Media multitasking is rapidly expanding beyond younger audiences, with more than half of people aged 45 to 54 now watching video clips on their mobile phones while simultaneously watching television. According to market intelligence firm Omdia, the long-established second-screen phenomenon is spreading quickly among older age groups and changing how audiences engage with video content. […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 14:58

Four killed in Russian air attack on Ukraine

Russia hammered Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, killing four people and causing damage across five regions of the country, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday. The main target was energy infrastructure outside the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, adding that residential buildings, schools and businesses were also damaged. He said the Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 14:14

Poll shows Greek Cypriots remain sceptical of Erhurman

A Noverna Analytics poll conducted on behalf of the newspaper Politis on Saturday revealed that Greek Cypriot attitudes towards the new Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman remain largely negative. Overall, 41 per cent expressed unfavourable views, 26 per cent were neutral, and only 17 per cent held a positive opinion, while 16 per cent did […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 14:02

F1 leader Russell wins Shanghai sprint for Mercedes

George Russell held off the fast-starting Ferraris to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes on Saturday and stretch his Formula One championship lead to 11 points. The Briton started on pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit and finished ahead of Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton after an opening tussle […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 14:00

And the Oscar goes to …

This Sunday is the day the Hollywood industry gathers together in a theatre to congratulate themselves and hand out awards to one another. It is one of the oldest award ceremonies that might have lost its shine, but it is an institution that – love it or hate it – gets people talking. Best Picture […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 14:00

NATO illusions and the reality of Cyprus’ deterrence strategies

In the wake of the March 2, 2026, drone strike on the British Sovereign Base at Akrotiri, President Nikos Christodoulides has moved to reorient the Republic of Cyprus’s grand strategy. His repeated declarations of intent to apply for NATO membership represent more than a reactionary policy shift; they signal a fundamental ideological departure from the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 13:41

US strikes more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, Centcom says

United States forces executed a large-scale precision strike on Kharg Island in Iran on Friday night, the US Central Command said on Saturday. “US forces successfully struck more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, while preserving the oil infrastructure,” Centcom said. The strike destroyed naval mine storage facilities, missile storage bunkers, and multiple […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 13:37

Some oil loading operations suspended after fire in UAE’s Fujairah, sources say

Some oil loading operations have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah emirate, a major bunkering hub, industry and trade sources said, after a fire broke out there on Saturday. The fire occurred after debris fell during the interception of a drone, but no injuries were reported, the emirate’s media office said. Civil defence […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 13:30

Spanish researchers develop low-cost artificial cornea from fish scales

Researchers at Spain’s University of Granada have developed an artificial cornea made from the scales of several fish ​species commonly found in markets, which could become a ‌lower-cost alternative to donor transplants for severe eye diseases. The cornea – the eye’s transparent front layer – is difficult to repair when badly damaged because it ​has […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 13:30

The Biba Story

By Mal James First conceived as a mail-order-only company in 1963, known as Biba’s Postal Boutique, the brand captured the revolutionary 1960s and 1970s attitude and style, offering trend-seekers affordable, high-fashion aesthetics and glamour akin to Paris catwalks. Influenced by art deco, Biba’s covetable mini dresses, luxurious fabrics, rich prints and colour palettes quickly achieved […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 12:24

Legal groups condemn British bases in Cyprus as ‘colonial legacy’

The European Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights (ELDHR) as well as the Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association (CDLA) condemned the continued existence of the British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, the organisations said the bases, established in 1960 as a condition for Cyprus’ independence, were imposed without the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 12:00

Brisk and reassuring

Shrimp scampi is a dish that feels both brisk and reassuring, the sort of meal that can be prepared quickly yet still carries a sense of occasion. Plump prawns are sautéed in butter and olive oil, lifted with garlic, a squeeze of lemon and a splash of white wine. Parsley is scattered at the end, […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 11:21

Restoration work on Limnia windmill completed

Restoration work on the historic windmill in Limnia has been completed, the United Nations development programme confirmed on Saturday. Ali Tuncay, co chairman of the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, said the project preserves elements of the island’s historical production systems and rural economy. “These structures are among the important legacies reflecting the island’s historical […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 10:57

Greek tanker hit by missile in Black Sea as crew reported safe

A Greek flagged and owned tanker was struck by a missile off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea, authorities said on Saturday, though all 24 crew members on board were reported safe. The vessel was sailing about 14 nautical miles from the port when it was hit, sustaining material damage to its […]

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Kıbrıs 14.03.2026 10:41

Masked gang invades Limassol home as teen arrested

A masked armed group forced their way into a house in Limassol on Friday night, prompting a police investigation that led to the arrest of a 19-year-old on Saturday. Police received information at around 9.30pm about a fight at a residence in the Ayia Fyla area and officers were dispatched to the scene to investigate […]

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