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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 06:00

Investors dump global stocks as Middle East conflict triggers market shock

The escalating war in the Middle East has investors questioning some of 2026’s most popular trades and themes, with global equities slumping, the dollar jumping and traders scaling back their bets for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. “This year, investors have been positioning for growth. A stagflationary shock was not part of the plan,” […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 04:24

Cyprus dam levels remain low despite rainfall

Dams across Cyprus are currently 21 per cent full, the Water Development Department (WDD) said on Monday, although they reiterated that reserves remain low despite recent rainfall. Senior WDD technical engineer Marios Hadjicostis said the island’s reservoirs currently hold 61.15 million cubic metres of water, compared with 73.8 million cubic metres, or 25.4 per cent […]

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Kıbrıs 10.03.2026 04:20

Our View: Policy of talk and no action over Cyprus’ British bases suits everyone

After the drone strike on the British base in Akrotiri it was inevitable that the public debate about the presence of the sovereign bases would commence. This debate has become something of a tradition every few years, when something happens to bring attention to the existence of the British bases. Strong words are said by […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 23:08

Man City host Liverpool, Arsenal visit Southampton in quarter-finals

Manchester City will welcome Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Premier League leaders Arsenal travel to second-tier side Southampton following Monday’s draw. Pep Guardiola’s City secured their last-eight spot with a 3-1 victory at Newcastle United on Saturday, while Liverpool progressed with a 3-1 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers. City have reached the quarter‑finals for […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 22:54

Cyprus ‘will never be alone’, Metsola says after drone strike

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said that Cyprus “will never be alone”, a week after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone. “We also know that people in Cyprus are concerned and I want to be unequivocal: you are not – and never will be – alone. European solidarity is real, tangible, and by […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 22:39

Christodoulides, Kombos meet UAE foreign minister

President Nikos Christodoulides and Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met the United Arab Emirates’ Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, with the country finding itself at the centre of the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Kombos wrote in a post on social media that the trio had held a […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 22:13

Iran hardliners rally behind new leader, unsettling global markets

Iran’s hardliners staged a show of force on Monday, taking to the streets to proclaim their loyalty to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, whose rise appeared to dash hopes of a swift end to war in the Middle East causing havoc on global markets. The prospect that one of the most severe disruptions ever to hit global energy […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 22:07

Turkey’s Halkbank settles US criminal case over Iran sanctions violations

The U.S. government agreed to resolve its long-running criminal prosecution of Turkish state-run lender Halkbank HALKB.IS, saying the accord furthers Washington’s interest in curbing support for Iran. Monday’s deferred prosecution agreement, if approved by a judge, would relieve one of the main irritants between the United States and Turkey, as the NATO allies experience their best […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 21:44

Netherlands confirms intention to send frigate to Cyprus

The government of the Netherlands on Monday confirmed its intention to send a frigate to Cyprus, joining a growing list of countries which have deployed naval assets to the island’s vicinity in the aftermath of an Iranian-made drone hitting the island last week. Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant wrote that the country’s government stressed that the […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 21:03

Hezbollah ‘used Google Maps’ to target Cyprus airbase

Insurgent group Hezbollah used Google Maps to plan the drone strike which it carried out on Cyprus’ British Akrotiri air force base, according to reports on Monday. British newspaper The Times quoted a “military source” as having said that last week’s drone strike was concerning “because they were hitting what they were aiming at”, with […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 21:00

Akrotiri schoolchildren to have lessons in Kolossi

Pupils of the nursery school and primary school in the village of Akrotiri, both of which have been closed for a week in the aftermath of a drone strike on the British Akrotiri air force base, will attend class at a primary school in the Limassol district village of Kolossi, according to reports on Monday. […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 20:58

British Merlin helicopter deploys to Cyprus

A British Merlin Mk2 utility helicopter and an “engineering team” are to arrive in Cyprus on Tuesday, with the United Kingdom and multiple other countries continuing to bolster their military presence in and around the island after it was hit by an Iranian-made drone last week. The UK’s Royal Navy said that the helicopter “provides […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 20:52

Teacher did not deny Holocaust, Lottides says

A teacher at a private school who was accused by parents of denying the Holocaust was found on Monday not to have done so by human rights commissioner Maria Stylianou Lottides. While the name of the teacher or of the school, or the content of the alleged Holocaust denial were not disclosed, Lottides wrote in […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 20:23

Boeing Boeing: a play of hilarious twists and misunderstandings

Some comic relief is much needed these days. Thankfully, the island’s cultural scene is alive, bringing blissful moments of escape and entertainment. Theatro Ena presents a legendary comedy of the 1960s, making its 2026 premiere this Saturday. The theatrical production, Boeing Boeing is full of twists, turns, misunderstandings and nonstop laughter. Originally by Marc Camoletti, […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 19:19

Eurobank buys back 4.53 million shares in early March

Greek lender Eurobank has announced that it bought back more than 4.5 million own shares between March 2, 2026 and March 6, 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The purchases form part of the Eurobank share buyback programme launched following an announcement on December 12, 2025 and approved by the Extraordinary General […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 18:28

Christodoulides, Mitsotakis visit Greek frigate off Cyprus coast

President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday visited the Greek frigate Kimon, which has been stationed off the coast of Cyprus since last week, after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone a week ago. Their visit to the frigate came after a tripartite meeting the pair held with French […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 18:19

‘No less painful alternative’ to killing animals with foot and mouth

There is “no less painful alternative” to killing animals in livestock units which have had recorded cases of foot and mouth disease, veterinary association chairman Demetris Epaminondas said on Monday. “The killing of all animals in such cases is imposed by European legislation and there is no less painful alternative,” he told the Cyprus News […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 18:10

32,000 Bitcoin (BTC) moves to cold storage as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) implements dual-lending mechanism

Crypto exchange outflows have recently spiked dramatically, with nearly 32,000 BTC, valued at approximately $2.26 billion, leaving trading platforms in just one day. On March 3, Bitfinex alone experienced its largest single-day withdrawal since June 2025, recording an outflow of around 25,000 BTC alone.  This “anomalous” event could signal large holders moving assets into cold […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 18:06

Macron, Mitsotakis visit ‘a show of solidarity in practice’

The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Cyprus on Monday constitutes “a show of solidarity in practice”, House President Annita Demetriou said. She wrote in a post on social media that Disy, her party, “welcomes the statements of support and the substantive actions” undertaken in support of Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 17:52

New bill on foreclosures not expected until after election

A new bill to regulate mortgages and foreclosures is not expected until after May’s parliamentary election at the earliest, finance ministry spokeswoman Avgi Chrysostomou-Lapathiotis said on Monday. She told the House finance committee that “we have a bill and we are still working on it” but it must be reviewed by the legal service before […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 17:44

Cavo Maris reopening March 24

Cavo Maris reopens on March 24, and we’re excited to welcome you back.Spring in Protaras means longer sunny days, turquoise waters, blooming coastal walks, and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. To make your early escape even better, our outdoor pools will be heated until May 31, so you can swim in comfort from the very start […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 17:08

Travel agents say Cyprus is safe as flights to key markets restart

Association of Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents (ACTTA) president Charis Papacharalambous on Monday said that the island’s air connectivity is returning to normal following the resumption of key flights from Britain and the Lufthansa Group. As air links with key markets are restored, demand for accommodation in Cyprus is estimated to follow a similar path […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 17:07

Moufflon enclosures temporarily shut

Moufflon enclosures that protect and conserve the wildlife will remain closed to the public in Platania and Stavros tis Psokas for precautionary reasons, the forestry department said on Monday. The measure aims to safeguard animal health and limit the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. The department said following such preventive measures helps protect animals and preserve […]

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Kıbrıs 09.03.2026 16:57

‘The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause’ comes to Cyprus on March 28

Following the global success of “The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause”, the award-winning filmmaking team returns with a vital prequel: “The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause”. The Cyprus premiere, co-hosted by AIPFE Cyprus-Women of Europe and Menopause Support Cyprus, will take place at the Discovery Hall, University of Nicosia on March 28, […]

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