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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 14:10

UK may send ship to Cyprus that went missing during Amalthea assignment

The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy is preparing the RFA Lyme Bay, a dock landing ship, to be sent to Cyprus, with the country’s defence ministry placing its crew on “heightened readiness” ahead of a potential deployment. According to the BBC, the ship is “equipped with an aviation platform and has medical facilities”, meaning that it […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 14:09

White House aide who exposed Nixon dead at 99

Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who disclosed Richard Nixon’s secret audio taping system, providing the “smoking gun” of the Watergate scandal that brought down the president, has died at age 99. The death of Butterfield, whose revelation about the listening devices and recording system set off a roaring legal battle over the president’s right […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 14:03

Four Seasons Hotel: revamped Sera restaurant menu features new Italian creations

If you love Italy, an evening at Sera by Ettore Botrini will remind you of the way Italians enjoy their dinner… with good company, music and beautiful moments shared around the table. The restaurant’s menu has been revamped with dishes perfect for a more relaxed, authentic Italian dinner. Among the creations worth trying is the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 14:02

Cyprus banks warn against expanding basic account access to small firms

The Association of Cyprus Banks has expressed strong disagreement with proposed legislative amendments affecting payment account access, warning that the changes could create legal, practical and competitive problems for the banking sector. In a detailed note signed by senior director Michalis Kronides, the association said it disagrees with amendments concerning the comparability of fees, the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 13:58

Consumer watchdog hits Alpha Bank with €160,000 penalty

Alpha Bank Cyprus was fined €160,000 by the consumer protection service over abusive terms in mortgage loan agreements, in the latest enforcement action arising from a broader investigation into banks’ standard housing loan contracts. The decision, dated March 9, also ordered the immediate withdrawal of the specific clauses. According to the service, certain terms in […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 13:39

Turkey expands radar surveillance system in north amid Iran crisis

The establishment of a maritime traffic monitoring network and the expansion of air defence systems in the north was announced by Ankara on Tuesday, heightening regional security concerns. Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said three monitoring stations have been completed at Karpasia, Livera and Ayios Theodoros, with a central control facility under construction in Famagusta. […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 13:29

Sea trial for Great Sea Interconnector cable completed successfully

An undersea trial of the type of cable to be used to form the Great Sea Interconnector, to connect the energy grids of Greece, Cyprus and Israel, was completed successfully, cable construction company Nexans said on Tuesday. The company said that in testing the cable, it “set a new world record”, with the cable having […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 13:25

Immersive event turns Pedieos into a playground

A charity neighbourhood event all about turning Pedieos River into a fun playground for all is coming up this month. Organised by Protovoulia Drasis Archangelou, the Afternoon Project and the Deviants group, the Pedieos Playground event will add a vibrant spirit to a Nicosia neighbourhood, filling it with music, food, activities and good vibes. The […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 13:22

Suspected terrorist remains in Cypriot custody with German warrant pending

A 25-year-old Lebanese national who was arrested last Friday on terrorism charges, subject to a European arrest warrant issued by the German authorities, remains in Cypriot custody, with a German request for his extradition pending. A police representative told the Cyprus Mail that the process regarding the man’s extradition is expected to take between a […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 13:10

Cyprus fuel prices rise as international market turbulence persists

International market turbulence is keeping pressure on fuel prices in Cyprus, even as oil eased on Tuesday after surging to its highest level in more than three years a day earlier. Data from the consumer protection service showed fuel prices in Cyprus rose by between 2.6 cents and 4.7 cents per litre over the past […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 12:49

MEP hails Mitsotakis, Macron visit, calls on EU to do more for Cyprus’ security

Cypriot member of the European Parliament Costas Mavrides, of Diko, late on Monday night hailed the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the island and called on the European Union to do more to aid the island’s security, after it was struck by an Iranian-made drone last week. […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 12:42

Desalination plants supply 80 per cent of Cyprus’ drinkable water

The water development department (WDD) reported on Tuesday that desalinated water now covers roughly 80 per cent of Cyprus’ total water needs, with daily production from all units reaching around 245,000 cubic metres. Five permanent desalination plants operate in Dhekelia, Larnaca, Vasiliko, Episkopi and Paphos, alongside two mobile units in Kissonerga and Moni. Two additional […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 12:32

European conference on sustainable tourism – Celebrating 20 years of CSTI leadership in sustainability (2006-2026)

The European Conference on Sustainable Tourism, held in Nicosia, marked the 20th anniversary of the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), bringing together more than 300 participants from across Europe and beyond, including two European Commissioners among the speakers. Held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 12:30

Aristotelous, others plead not guilty in prison documents trial

Former central prison director Anna Aristotelous and seven other defendants all pleaded not guilty at the Nicosia criminal court on Tuesday to the charges they face regarding the alleged leaking of classified documents. The charges all eight defendants face include those of conspiracy to commit a felony, the theft of state property involving no fewer […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 12:16

Cyprus tourism on edge as Middle East crisis impacts spring bookings

Cyprus’ tourism industry is watching the fallout from the Middle East crisis with growing unease, as concern over the island’s association with the conflict begins to weigh on bookings, hotel openings and hiring plans. Hoteliers and tourism officials met this week to assess the impact on the sector, with labour emerging as the main concern, […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 12:14

Three new foot-and-mouth cases in Dromolaxia

Three new cases of foot-and-mouth disease were confirmed in Dromolaxia on Monday afternoon, the agriculture ministry reported on Tuesday. The cases were detected through laboratory testing and are located within the three-kilometre restriction zone in the Dromolaxia area. Authorities said the new incidents are not unexpected and form part of the disease’s epidemiological progression in […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 12:06

Audit report exposes systemic deficiencies in prison system

Serious irregularities in sick leave, overtime payments and operational procedures within the prison system were highlighted on Tuesday in a report by the audit office covering the last two years. The report, presented by auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou, describes a system under pressure marked by organisational gaps and weak internal controls that “cannot be considered operationally […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 11:51

Cyprus remains safe and open despite regional conflict, says minister

Finance minister Makis Keravnos, who currently serves as president of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN), on Tuesday reassured the international community that life in Cyprus continues normally and safely, despite the island’s indirect involvement in the ongoing war in the Middle East. Speaking upon his arrival at the ECOFIN council meeting, Keravnos […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 11:36

Adequate staffing a must for better care at Famagusta hospital, minister says

Adequate staffing levels are a necessity for there to be an improved quality of care at the Famagusta general hospital in Paralimni, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Tuesday. “Within the framework of a sustainable health system, there must obviously be adequacy in the provision of quality health services, and for this to occur, there […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 11:33

ACEMPI president takes part in corporate governance panel discussion

The president of the Association of Electronic Money and Payment Institutions (ACEMPI) participated in a panel discussion on corporate governance during the official launch event of the Cyprus Institute of Directors and Corporate Governance (CyIoDCG) held in Nicosia. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, Ioannis Georgoulas, president of ACEMPI, which operates under the umbrella […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 11:30

Book review: Sprawling mosaic of speculative history

When a reviewer’s oldest friend publishes their first novel, it puts said reviewer in a potentially sticky spot from which there is only one satisfactory release: you need to like the book. What a relief, therefore, that Heresy Alpha, Warren’s sprawling mosaic of a speculative history manages to combine unforced and unaffected erudition with deft […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 11:21

Paphos tourism eyes recovery as officials push quality upgrade for 2026

Paphos tourism officials are hopeful that any losses caused by regional instability will be recovered in the coming months, with rebookings already under way, according to Michalis Mitas, president of the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap). Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Mitas said that despite the disruption caused by the crisis in the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 11:19

Eighteen Cypriot antiquities repatriated from US after online auction discovery

Eighteen Cypriot antiquities have been handed over to the embassy of the Republic of Cyprus Embassy in Washington after being identified in an online auction by officials monitoring the illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts, the antiquities department said on Monday. The artefacts were discovered by archaeological officers responsible for tracking the illicit trade of Cypriot […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 10:48

Heavyweights collide in Champions League

Europe’s grandest club competition returns this week as the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League begins tonight, bringing with it the familiar mix of tension, glamour and the promise of unforgettable moments. Four heavyweight ties open the knockout stage, each offering its own storylines as the race to the quarter-finals intensifies. Few venues capture the […]

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