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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 13:17

Comedian Dragos returns to tour the island

It is time to blow off some steam with a good dose of comedy. Coming soon are three evenings of stand-up comedy as the acclaimed European comedian Dragos returns to Cyprus for one more series of shows. Following three successful specials, Hungry Hungry Dragon, Best Case Scenario and the Schengen Special, the comedian is back […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 13:08

Petrolina: 18th year of support for ‘Love Route’ charity ride

Petrolina continues to support the humanitarian initiative “Love Route”, organised by the Cyprus Association for children with cancer and related diseases “One Dream One Wish”, for the 18th consecutive year, contributing to the effort to support children diagnosed with cancer and their families. The annual nationwide motorcycle ride takes place over March 11-15, 2026, travelling […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 13:00

Environmental movement warns FMD handling threatens heritage

The environmental movement expressed strong concern on Thursday regarding the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth outbreak. It warned that the situation threatens not only livestock farming but also the country’s biodiversity and agricultural heritage. The movement said recent images of widespread and uncontrolled animal culling caused “strong concern but also deep sadness,” adding that the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 12:57

Seven in ten people in Cyprus now use digital government services

Cyprus has nearly closed the gap with the European Union average for digital governance, with seven in ten residents now using online public services Specifically, Eurostat on Thursday reported that 70.66 per cent of people in Cyprus aged 16 to 74 used websites or apps of public authorities in 2025, placing the country close to […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 12:56

Blocking gender changes on IDs violates EU law, top court rules

The European Union’s top court ruled on Thursday that national legislation barring gender information changes was incompatible with EU law, citing the challenges faced when a person’s lived gender identity does not align with official documents. The case concerned a Bulgarian citizen registered male at birth who has begun hormone treatment and identifies as a […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 12:34

Cyprus launches push to counter ‘false’ image of regional safety

The Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) on Thursday said that Cyprus remains a safe and reliable destination for international investment, business activity and quality tourism, following a meeting of its executive committee to review regional developments. The federation stated that maintaining stability, security and the smooth functioning of the economy is a top priority and […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 12:33

World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says

The war in the Middle East is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, a day after it agreed to release a record volume from strategic stockpiles to offset shortages and a spike in prices. Global supply is expected to drop by 8 million barrels per day […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 12:32

Cyprus seizes over 3,700 nicotine pouches as parliament moves to close regulatory gap

Authorities have seized more than 3,700 nicotine pouches in the past two and a half years, as the products continue to circulate on the market despite having no legal authorisation for sale, according to customs department data released on Thursday. A total of 3,728 nicotine sachets were confiscated between November 2023 and early March 2026 […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 12:24

Plans for theology college in Famagusta ruled legal by north court

Plans to build a theology college in Famagusta were on Thursday ruled legal by the Turkish Cypriot supreme court, after having been referred to the judiciary by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman in November. The plans had been passed by the Turkish Cypriot legislature, but were suspended following Erhurman’s subsequent decision to raise the question […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 12:13

Foul play ruled out after woman found dead in Limassol

There has been no indication of criminal activity in connection with the death of the woman who was found lifeless on a pedestrian walkway in Limassol on Wednesday, the police told the Cyprus Mail on Thursday. “The date of the autopsy is yet to be set, which is expected to give further insight into the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 12:10

North bans personal drones in region near airport

The Turkish Cypriot police on Thursday announced that the use of personal drones has been banned until further notice in the region surrounding Ercan (Tymbou) airport, following the deployment of Hisar-A surface-to-air missiles to the airport on Wednesday. The use of personal drones is banned in the villages of Louroujina, Tymbou, Aphania, Palaikythro, Assia, Arsos, […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 12:02

Christodoulou attests ‘global regression towards gender equality’ at UN women meeting

Gender equality commissioner Josie Christodolou called on the community of nations to commit to providing women unhindered access to a legal system safeguarding their rights in view of what she described as a serious global backsliding of gender equality. “Justice is the foundation that allows women and girls to fully exercise their rights,” she said. […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 12:02

Aegean posts €147.8m profit, warns of Middle East impact on 2026 flights

Greek air carrier Aegean Airlines on Thursday announced its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results, reporting higher revenue, profits and passenger numbers as the airline continued its expansion strategy. The company said that consolidated revenue reached €1.86 billion in 2025, representing an increase of 5 per cent compared with 2024, supported by network […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 11:53

Saplings donated to Paralimni planted along road

Saplings donated to Paralimni–Dheryneia municipality by the bicommunal technical committee for cultural heritage, have been planted along a road to enhance the area’s aesthetic appeal, the municipality said on Thursday. The committee’s head Sotos Ktoris handed the saplings to mayor Giorgos Nikolettos during a meeting attended by committee members Angelos Smagas, Giorgos Kyprianou and Dheryneia […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 11:52

Citibank closes most UAE branches temporarily as banks evacuate offices in region

Citibank will close most of its branches and financial centres in the United Arab Emirates through March 14 as a precautionary measure, the bank’s website showed on Thursday, following a wave of banks sending staff home as the Middle East conflict deepens. The U.S. bank’s branch in the Mall of the Emirates in central Dubai […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 11:41

Fewer cheques bounce in early 2026 as total value stays steady

The number of bounced cheques recorded in Cyprus in February 2026 stood at 8, with a total value of €47,460, according to figures released this week by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). This compares with 34 cheques worth €42,493 in February 2025. In February 2024, the number stood at 16, with a total value […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 11:40

Christodoulides to meet Guterres in Brussels

President Nikos Christodoulides will hold a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres next week, with that meeting most likely set to take place on the sidelines of next week’s European Council summit in Brussels, presidential press office director Victor Papadopoulos said on Thursday. He told the Cyprus Mail that the meeting will likely take […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 11:33

Women bring innovation and expertise to shipping, says minister

Women are bringing vital expertise and leadership to a sector long seen as male-dominated, Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis told a maritime event in Limassol. Speaking at a WISTA Cyprus (Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association) gathering on Wednesday to mark International Women’s Day, she argued that greater inclusion is making the industry more innovative […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 11:24

TechIsland launches new platform for Cyprus technology professionals

TechIsland, Cyprus’ largest tech association, on Thursday announced the launch of the TechIsland TechPro Community powered by The Vault, a new professional community for tech experts. According to the announcement, as technology, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity increasingly shape how businesses operate and societies function, the initiative responds to the growing need for trusted dialogue among […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 11:10

State organisations’ financial statements from the ’90s remain pending for audit

A total of nine financial statements concerning the activities of state organisations in the 1990s remain pending for audit, the audit office said on Thursday in a report decrying delays in the submission and audit of financial statements by public institutions. The report stated that in total, four financial statements from school boards and five […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 10:55

Marco Pharma International’s vision for 2045: Expanding impact without compromising principles

What does success look like in 2045 for a family-run natural medicine company that refuses to cut corners? Isaac Conyers IV thinks about that question often. The Director of Operations at Marco Pharma International carries a legacy that started the year he was born and stretches back through 125 years of German remedy formulations. His […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 10:54

Minthis Golf Club GEO Certified® for third year in a row

In the wine producing region of Paphos Cyprus, where ancient landscapes meet contemporary design, Minthis Golf Club continues to prove that exceptional golf and environmental responsibility can and should go hand in hand. For the third consecutive time, Minthis has been awarded GEO Certified® status, reaffirming its long-term commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship and responsible […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 10:42

Italian base in Iraqi Kurdistan hit by airstrike

An Italian military base in Iraqi Kurdistan was hit overnight by an airstrike though no injuries were reported, the Italian defence officials said on Thursday. The defence ministry initially spoke of a missile attack on the Italian base in Erbil, but ministry sources later said it was a drone that had destroyed a military vehicle, […]

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Kıbrıs 12.03.2026 10:40

Polis mayor welcomes progress on new hospital

Polis Chrysochous mayor Yiotis Papachristofi has welcomed progress in procedures for the construction of the new town hospital, saying that the project, which he described as vital for the broader area, should be ready by the end of 2028. Papachristofi said the process was moving ahead according to schedule and thanked President Nikos Christodoulides for […]

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