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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 10:37

England have belief and skills to take down India, says Brook

England are drawing confidence from a run of tight victories ahead of their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India, captain Harry Brook said, adding that his team’s resilience would be a key factor on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium. England’s route to the last four has not all been smooth sailing, with the two-time champions […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 10:30

Arsenal seize control as City slip, Chelsea thrash Villa, United lose

Arsenal seized control of the Premier League title race as Bukayo Saka’s goal secured a priceless 1-0 win at Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester City could only draw 2-2 at home to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s side went into their south coast assignment leading the table but looking over their shoulders […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 10:24

Fatal accident reconstruction on Napa highway

The Larnaca-Ayia Napa highway will be closed for two hours on Thursday evening for the reconstruction of a fatal accident that happened on February 13, the Dhekelia British bases police announced. The highway will close at 9pm and reopen at 11pm, in the direction of Ayia Napa, between exits 63 for the local stadium and […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 10:19

Extension cable causes fire in Pano Polemidia

A plugged-in extension cable caused a house fire on Wednesday night in Pano Polemidia, Limassol. All residents managed to exit the house safely, the fire brigade said. Spokesman Andreas Kettis said the fire was reported just after 9pm and was put out an hour later. The fire started in a bedroom, causing extensive damage and […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 10:15

Planet Builders enters strategic JV with Germany’s Lindner Group

The PlanetBuilders, one of Cyprus’ most capable and fast‑growing construction firms, is proud to announce a strategic joint venture with Lindner Group, the globally recognised German construction and engineering conglomerate, operating in more than 40 countries. With over 60 years of experience, 8,000 employees and 3,000 construction sites worldwide, Lindner Group brings unparalleled technical depth […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 10:00

‘British bases in Cyprus cannot be seen as separate from the whole of the island’

With Greek and French forces already on and around the island amid the expanding Middle East hostilities, the least Cyprus would expect from the British was to already be present, Cyprus’ high commissioner to the UK Dr Kyriacos Kouros said on Wednesday, adding that the HMS Dragon would not be arriving for another week. Kouros […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 09:47

Possible spread of foot and mouth disease detected

The Veterinary Services are on alert after a positive case of case of foot-and-mouth disease has been located in a cattle unit in Dromolaxia. According to initial information, the unit is located outside the 10-kilometre perimeter designated as an infected area for the disease. There are around 500 animals in the unit.  The positive case […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 09:43

Madrid rejects claim it agreed to support US military operations after Trump trade threats

The White House said on Wednesday that Spain has agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military after President Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade, but Spain denied making such a deal. Trump on Tuesday had vowed to sever trade with Madrid over its stance against the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Asked about the issue […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 08:45

Fourt suspect in 230kg drug haul arrested

A fourth suspect was arrested on Wednesday in connection with 230kg of drugs found last month in Nicosia, along with a firearm, explosives and a large number of firecrackers. The 27-year-old suspect is expected to be taken before a court on Thursday for a remand order. The three other suspects, aged 34 and two aged […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 08:36

Man arrested for stealing handbag with cash from unlocked car

A 27-year-old man was arrested in Limassol on Wednesday after a complaint that a handbag with thousands of euros had been stolen from a car left unlocked in the city. The car belonged to a 68-year-old woman. The handbag contained €8,200 and various personal documents. The incident had been reported at 2.15pm and at 7pm […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 08:30

First UK repatriation flight from Middle East delayed to Thursday, Sky News reports

A British flight to repatriate UK nationals after the outbreak of war in the Middle East did not take off as scheduled from Oman on Wednesday night and has been rescheduled for later on Thursday, Sky News reported. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report. The British Foreign Office did not immediately respond to a […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 08:28

Kombos, Rubio discuss Middle East conflict

The conflict in the Middle East was discussed on Friday between Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. State department deputy spokesman Tommy Pigott said the two ministers discussed the recent developments in Iran and the broader Middle East region and reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Cyprus.

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 08:16

Illegal immigrant, duty free tobacco in customs haul

An illegal immigrant was found hidden in the back of a vehicle after the driver tried to turn back at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point and evade inspection, it was made known on Thursday. During routine checks at the crossing point on Tuesday evening, Customs Department agents noticed a long wheelbase vehicle driven by a […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 07:55

Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign

Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel early on Thursday, sending millions of residents into bomb shelters as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran entered its sixth day and just hours after moves to halt the U.S. air assault were blocked in Washington. Republican senators in Washington voted against a motion aimed at stopping the […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 07:52

Fourteen arrested in overnight police operations

The police arrested 14 individuals on Wednesday night for various offences, including conspiracy to commit a crime, assault causing grievous bodily harm and illegally residing in the Republic. A total of 373 vehicles were pulled over and the police checked the drivers and 91 passengers. They also raided 12 establishments. During traffic inspections, the police […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 07:48

Cyprus records largest fall in industrial producer prices in the EU

Industrial producer prices in Cyprus recorded the largest monthly decline in the European Union in January 2026, according to Eurostat, even as prices rose across the euro area and the bloc as a whole. According to first estimates from the statistical office of the European Union, industrial producer prices increased by 0.7 per cent in […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 07:41

Larnaca flights cancelled amid regional conflict

A total of 45 flights to and from Larnaca airport have been cancelled for Thursday, due to hostilities in the Middle East. According to the Hermes Airports flight display system, 21 arrivals and 24 departures have been cancelled. Passengers are urged to contact their airline or travel agent prior to proceeding to the airport.

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: shipping, tourism, unemployment, banks, Cyta

Telecoms provider Cyta on Wednesday announced that it secured five major distinctions from Ookla for the second of 2025, reaffirming its position as the fastest mobile network in Cyprus for the fifth consecutive year. “The range of these recognitions reflects strong results across key performance areas, including speed, video and gaming experience,” the company said.  “Maintaining the fastest […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 07:27

Clouds and rain before a sunny Sunday

Thursday will be mainly fine with passing clouds, however Friday will bring rain and possibly an isolated thunderstorm inland, and snow in the mountains, before turning sunny on Sunday. Winds on Thursday will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, over slight to moderate seas. Temperatures will reach […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 06:40

What’s on this weekend

The second weekend of March is packed with events that celebrate creativity, music, art and women as International Women’s Day arrives this Sunday Women’s Day events Saturday kicks off the weekend’s festivities with a crafty event at Yfantourgeio in Nicosia, organised by the Centre for Social Innovation-CSI, in celebration of women’s actions and the often […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 06:40

Cyprus business groups at odds over ‘independence’ claims

A recent exchange has highlighted delicate relations between the Federation of Employers and Industrialists (Oev) and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), following a social media post by Oev general director Michalis Antoniou. The post described Oev as the largest and truly independent employers’ organisation in the country, a statement that has unsettled […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 06:00

Middle East conflict poses limited direct bank risk, says agency

At the present stage, the direct and indirect effects of the expanding conflict in the Middle East on international banks and asset managers are considered manageable, according to a report by Morningstar DBRS. The rating agency stated that international banking groups do not have material direct exposures in the Middle East, thereby limiting immediate credit […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 05:00

‘Era of geopolitical innocence has ended’

Eurogroup president Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Wednesday warned of an “unprecedented and deeply worrying” crisis in the Middle East, stressing that its duration will determine the scale of consequences for Europe. Speaking at the annual forum of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB) in Luxembourg, Pierrakakis said the global environment is marked by significant uncertainty. “We […]

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Kıbrıs 05.03.2026 04:25

Irene Charalambides expected to announce Alma candidacy

Former Akel MP Irene Charalambides, who had left the party in February, is expected to officially confirm her support for former auditor-general’s Odysseas Michaelidis Alma movement in a press conference on Thursday, local media has reported. “I invite you to a press conference on the theme of current developments and the parliamentary elections,” Charalambides said. […]

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