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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 04:24

Cyprus air quality unaffected by Iran conflict

Environmental experts assured on Tuesday that Cyprus’ atmosphere and natural environment remain unaffected by toxic emissions linked to ongoing military conflicts in Iran and strikes on oil facilities in the Persian Gulf. Data from eight European air pollution monitoring stations positioned between Iran and the eastern Mediterranean show no abnormal levels of gamma radiation or […]

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Kıbrıs 11.03.2026 04:20

Our View: Christodoulides right to be proud as Europe defends the island

President Nikos Christodoulides could not hide his pride playing host to French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Paphos air base on Monday. He had every reason to feel personal pride about the way he had secured the support of two European countries whose leaders were here to show their […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 22:30

Soccer-Man City are better equipped than last season on return to Bernabeu, says Guardiola

Manchester City return to the Bernabeu on Wednesday with Pep Guardiola insisting his team arrive in far better shape than the injury‑stricken group that fell to Real Madrid in the Champions League playoff round last season. “We arrive better in terms of we have the squad,” Guardiola said. “Last season we arrived with a lot […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 22:28

Dairy producers in the north call for support for domestic production

The association of Turkish Cypriot milk producers on Tuesday urged measures to protect the dairy protection sector amid a decrease in consumption and an economic slowdown in the north. It called for swift action, such as temporarily suspending imports of milk and dairy products or raising tariffs, to support local production. The association warned that […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 22:07

Kombos and German minister discuss security, energy risks from Middle East conflict

The implications of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on international security, supply chains and the energy market were at the centre of talks between Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Nicosia on Tuesday. “[It was a] timely and constructive meeting, with the exchange of views on the rapidly […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 21:59

Liverpool lose at Galatasaray

Galatasaray secured a 1-0 home win over Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Tuesday thanks to an early header from Mario Lemina. Despite early pressure from Liverpool, Lemina put the Turkish side ahead after seven minutes, diving to head home after Victor Osimhen nodded a corner back across goal. […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 21:36

Delays with SpaceX’s Starship risk NASA moon landing timeline

SpaceX’s Starship has accumulated at least two years of development delays since NASA picked the rocket as an astronaut moon lander in 2021, and is expected to require more time to clear remaining hurdles before landing on the moon, NASA’s inspector general said Tuesday as the agency studies plans to speed up the program. NASA […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 21:33

82 people repatriated from Saudi Arabia

Another repatriation flight carrying 82 passengers from Cyprus and other European Union nationals arrived at Larnaca airport on Tuesday. According to available flight data, the Cyprus Airways aircraft departed from Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd airport in Dammam and safely landed in Larnaca at around 5pm. On board of the flight were Cypriots, Cypriot residents and […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 21:11

Airlines raise fares as Middle East conflict lifts fuel costs

Australia’s Qantas Airways QAN.AX, Scandinavia’s SAS and Air New Zealand AIR.NZ announced airfare hikes on Tuesday, blaming an abrupt spike in the cost of fuel caused by the Middle East conflict that is rattling global aviation. Jet fuel prices, which were around $85 to $90 per barrel before U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, have soared to […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 20:45

US urges Israel to stop attacks on Iran energy sites

The United States has asked Israel to halt strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing three sources familiar with the matter. Washington sent the message at a senior political level and to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Axios reported, citing an Israeli official. The Trump administration cited three reasons, including a […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 20:40

British soccer-Walker calls time on England career four caps short of century

Kyle Walker hung up his England boots on Tuesday, four matches shy of a landmark 100 caps, bringing the curtain down on a 14-year international career that saw him twice finish as a European Championship runner-up. The 35-year-old right back announced his retirement from international football three months ahead of the World Cup, ending a […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 20:32

Limassol port operator marks women’s day with community support

Limassol port operator DP World Limassol recently carried out an initiative aimed at recognising women and supporting members of the local community facing health challenges. According to an announcement from the company, the initiative formed part of activities marking the annual observance of International Women’s Day which took place on March 8. As part of […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 20:29

‘Instability in the region directly affects the European economy’, says Christodoulides

President Nikos Christodoulides, during a teleconference with several other European leaders on Tuesday, warned that the current developments in the Middle East will have direct effects on the EU’s the competitiveness and its economy. During the meeting, the leaders discussed their positions ahead of the scheduled debate on the EU’s competitiveness, which will be held […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 20:18

Ukraine sends drone experts to three countries in Middle East

Ukraine has sent air defence teams to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to help them in their fight against Iran’s aerial attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday. Gulf states have expended large quantities of precious air-defence missiles to counter Iran’s attack drones and have sought Ukraine’s expertise in downing them. Kyiv […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 20:02

First four-day working week in Cyprus approved by bank staff union

Bank employee union Etyk members at Societe Generale Bank Cyprus on Tuesday approved the renewal of their collective agreement for the 2023–2027 period with 96 per cent support, introducing for the first time in Cyprus a four-day working week during the summer months. During the meeting, Etyk honorary president Loizos Hadjicostis presented the provisions of […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 19:57

Britain’s Dragon warship heads towards Cyprus

The British warship HMS Dragon has set sail from Portsmouth and is heading towards Cyprus, the British royal navy said on Tuesday. “The decision to send the Royal Navy assets came as Iran’s attacks continue to target British interests in the region and the UK Armed Forces continue to adapt to the changing threats,” it […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 19:48

Israeli strikes hit near Beirut as envoy says disarming Hezbollah could end war

Israel’s military pounded the Lebanese capital’s southern suburbs with air strikes on Tuesday and its troops pushed deeper into the country’s south, as an Israeli envoy said the key to ending the war was disarming Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Lebanon was pulled deep into the war in the Middle East last week, when Iran-backed Hezbollah […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 19:21

Two evenings with an exceptional pianist

Acclaimed Cypriot pianist Yiannis Georgiou is about to take over the stages of Cyprus again this March as he is ready to present two solo recitals in Paphos and Nicosia. Treasured masterpieces of the Romantic piano repertoire will sound on Friday at Paphos’ Markideio Theatre and on March 20 at Nicosia’s Pallas Theatre. Timeless pieces […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 19:20

Taxpayers charged €350 million a year over stalled LNG project

MPs on Tuesday again grilled state officials over the status of the LNG import terminal at Vasiliko, as it was heard that the non-completion of the project costs taxpayers some €350 million a year in greenhouse gas emissions allowances due to the ongoing use of diesel for electricity generation. Once again, the head of the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 19:17

Russia told Trump it isn’t sharing US military asset info with Iran

Russia has denied sharing intelligence with Iran on U.S. military assets in the Middle East, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Tuesday in a CNBC interview. Witkoff said the denial came during a phone call that U.S. President Donald Trump had with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. The Washington Post reported on Friday […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 19:09

Saudi Red Sea oil exports to hit record high in March

Saudi Arabia’s oil shipments via the Red Sea are on course to hit record highs in March although they are still far below the levels needed to compensate for the drop in flows from the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed on Tuesday. The kingdom relies on the Red Sea port of Yanbu to help […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 18:10

Dogecoin technical indicators suggest possible price drop as Mutuum Finance pushes development forward

Recent technical signals surrounding Dogecoin have hinted at a potential price decline, with the asset still trading 88% below its all-time peak. At the same time, decentralized finance project Mutuum Finance (MUTM) continues to advance development of its lending protocol, expanding features and testing its ecosystem as it moves forward with its roadmap. Dogecoin tests […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 18:06

FMD treatment in Cyprus cannot differ from that in the EU

Cyprus risks getting ejected from the EU Single Market if it fails to enforce the law regarding mass culling of animals in outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the government warned on Tuesday, effectively brushing off livestock farmers calling for alternative arrangements for the island. “The economic cost would be significant, such as Cyprus’ exclusion from […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 17:50

Man jailed for causing fatal traffic accident

A 41-year-old man who caused a traffic accident that left a 23-year-old Bulgarian motorcyclist dead in December 2025 was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday by the Paphos district court. The court found him guilty of reckless behaviour, ruling that the accident was his fault. The 41-year-old collided with the motorcyclist, identified at […]

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