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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 12:58

Extradition to Germany underway for man arrested in Larnaca

The extradition process to Germany is underway for a Lebanese national arrested in Larnaca on terrorism charges, subject to a European arrest warrant issued by the German authorities, Cyprus police said on Wednesday. Police communications branch officer Michalis Michail confirmed that the individual was detained on Friday following a European arrest warrant. A police representative […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 12:43

Woman found dead on footpath in Limassol

A woman was found dead on a footpath in Limassol on Wednesday, the police confirmed. A police spokesperson told the Cyprus Mail that the woman was found in the east of the city, within the boundaries of the Amathus municipality. More to follow…

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 12:38

Adebayo explodes for 83 points, second highest in NBA history

Bam Adebayo produced the second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history, putting up 83 points as the host Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 150-129 on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old center scored 31 points in the first quarter en route to passing Kobe Bryant (81 points in 2006) for second place on the single-game list. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 12:34

Sinner edges into Indian Wells quarters; Sabalenka too hot for Osaka

World number two Jannik Sinner survived a stern test from Joao Fonseca on Tuesday to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals, while women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka eased past 16th seed Naomi Osaka 6-2 6-4 to progress to the women’s last eight. Sinner was pushed hard by the 19-year-old Brazilian, trailing 6-3 in the first […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 12:31

38 incidences of foot and mouth disease detected so far

A total of 38 incidences of foot and mouth disease have been detected since the start of the outbreak of the disease in Larnaca last month, veterinary services department spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said on Wednesday. In this context, an “incidence” is considered to be one farm, given that upon the detection of one positive case […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 12:20

ADHD association urges Gesy to include occupational therapy

The Cyprus ADHD Support Association called on authorities on Wednesday to integrate private occupational therapy into the general health system (Gesy), saying the service is a basic therapeutic need for many children with ADHD. The association said occupational therapy helps children regulate sensory stimuli, develop executive functions and strengthen daily life skills, supporting school integration […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 12:13

Cyprus state payroll sees steady increase in permanent staff

Total government employment in Cyprus reached 55,331 persons during February 2026, marking a marginal increase of 35 employees compared to the same month in the previous year, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). This figure represents a growth of 0.1 per cent in the state workforce over the twelve-month period ending in February. Within […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 12:06

Pistol and explosives seized in Limassol

Police in Limassol seized a pistol and explosives yesterday after discovering them in an open area in the district said on Wednesday. Officers, acting on a tip, found the pistol, without a magazine, and five pieces of explosive material weighing a total of 670 grams. A pyrotechnician and explosives investigators from Limassol police examined the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 12:06

Horror night for Spurs against Atletico

Atletico Madrid tore Tottenham Hotspur apart in a stunning first-half blitz on Tuesday, powering to a 5-2 victory in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie and leaving the Premier League side with a mountain to climb in London. The visitors’ 22-year-old goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky endured a night to forget on his first […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 12:04

Building evacuated after dumped waste causes fire

A Lakatamia residential building was evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after a fire erupted in the building’s elevator shaft, the fire department said on Wednesday. According to the fire department, the fire was caused by waste materials which had been dumped in the elevator shaft, resulting in minor damage to the stairwell and a number of […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 12:01

Bus catches fire near Limassol primary school

A fire broke out in a bus parked near a primary school in the Limassol area in the early hours of Wednesday. The bus driver was able to get out safely from the burning vehicle without injury, while the engine was badly damaged. According to the fire department, the bus driver was inside the vehicle […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 11:56

Greece to cap profit margins on fuel, supermarkets, PM says

Greece will impose a cap on profit margins on fuel and products on supermarket shelves for three months to fight speculation from rising energy prices as a result of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. “This turmoil should not lead to profiteering,” Mitsotakis said during a monthly meeting with […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 11:54

Euro area wage growth to slow despite record low unemployment

Euro area unemployment remains near record lows and is expected to decline further in the coming years, yet wage growth is projected to slow, a trend the European Central Bank (ECB) says can be explained by rising labour supply, weaker hiring demand and fewer workers switching jobs. In a blog post published by the ECB, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 11:43

Iran issues warning after Bank Sepah strike, threatens regional banks

Iran will target economic and banking interests linked to the U.S. and Israel in the region, after an attack on an Iranian bank, a spokesperson for Tehran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military command headquarters said on Wednesday. An administrative building linked to Bank Sepah, one of the country’s largest public banks and with historical links to the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 11:41

Kinisis Ventures backs Cyprus-based automation firm

Venture capital firm Kinisis Ventures, through KV Fund II, has invested in Autonomics Tech Ltd, a Cyprus-based robotics and automation company developing autonomous industrial cleaning systems and a companion fleet orchestration platform for the facilities management sector. With this move, the company said, KV Fund II joins early backer and strategic investor ASBISc Enterprises PLC, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 11:36

Ierokipia municipality expands recycling collection

The Ierokipia municipality said on Wednesday that it is continuing to collect recyclable materials from homes in the villages of Yeroskipou, Koloni and Konia as part of efforts to boost recycling. The collection teams gather PMD packaging, including plastic, metal and drink containers, as well as paper from all residences once a week. The programme […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 11:30

Why readers increasingly look beyond borders for a fuller view of Europe

For many people, following the news no longer means relying on one country’s media alone. Across Europe, readers are becoming more used to checking how the same themes are covered elsewhere, whether the subject is politics, the cost of living, tourism, culture or public life. The aim is not to replace local reporting, but to […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 11:27

Regional war ‘already weighing’ on tourism, says Keve

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Wednesday warned that the escalating war crisis in the wider region is already starting to weigh on the Cypriot economy, with tourism among the first sectors to feel the impact. In a statement, the chamber said Cyprus’ hotel and tourism industry was once again being directly […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 11:21

Permits taking longer than construction, Cyprus developers warn

Development licensing delays remain a major obstacle to tackling Cyprus’ housing problem, the Property Developers Association said after a meeting with Limassol district governor Yiannis Tsouloftas, arguing that faster permit approvals are essential to boost supply. The association said the matter was discussed at a meeting this week, attended by president Yiannis Misirlis, members of […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 11:17

Turkey ‘to deploy surface-to-air missiles’ to Cyprus

The Turkish government is planning to deploy surface-to-air missiles to Cyprus, with the conflict in the Middle East ongoing, according to reports on Wednesday. Turkish newspaper Sabah reported that Turkish-made Hisar missiles will be stationed on the island, and that their deployment will follow the stationing of six Turkish F-16 fighter jets at the north’s […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 11:14

Three vessels hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

Three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies and sources said on Wednesday, as one of the strikes led to a fire onboard a ship and forced most of its crew to evacuate it. The Thailand-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was targeted and damaged approximately 11 nautical […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 10:51

Cyprus to create national cancer institute

Cyprus is to create its own national cancer institute, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Wednesday, with cabinet approving a bill for its creation. “This was something I had promised during the pre-election period. It was a permanent request of all the stakeholders involved, and especially of [the federation of Cyprus patients’ associations] Osak,” he said […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 10:44

Cabinet decides on expropriation of land for new Polis Chrysochous hospital

Cabinet on Wednesday was to issue a decision regarding the expropriation of land for the planned new hospital in Polis Chrysochous, President Nikos Christodoulides said. “It is important that we have the timetables before us and that we are proceeding on the basis of the timetables. Therefore, we are deciding on the expropriation of the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 10:35

Cabinet approves plans to create national civil protection mechanism

Cabinet on Wednesday approved plans to create a national civil protection mechanism, which will be directed by a civil protection coordinator. President Nikos Christodoulides announced the approval of the plans after the day’s cabinet meeting, and stressed that “we launched this major reform in 2023 to restructure the sector, to strengthen the mechanism”. “Our goal […]

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