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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 10:16

Further Greek military aircraft lands in Paphos

A C-130 transport aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force has landed in Paphos on Monday night, making it the fifth Greek airliner to have arrived on the island since the beginning of the week, the Cyprus Mail learned on Tuesday. According to the global flight tracker Flight Radar 24, the aircraft departed from Chania and […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 10:11

Middle East conflict triggers turmoil for global shipping and aviation

Shipping and air transport were thrown into turmoil this week as the Middle East conflict intensified, prompting fresh security warnings, a surge in tanker earnings and widespread suspensions across key trade corridors. In Athens, Shipping Minister Vassilis Kikilias said seagoing shipping “should be out of military conflicts”, describing the targeting of sailors as unacceptable, as […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 10:00

Spring pantomime coming this weekend

The usual peak time for pantomime is Christmas, yet an upcoming production arrives with spring. Cinderella: The Pantomime by the Premiere Group is about to lift the curtain this weekend with two shows at the Polemidia Municipal Theatre. Why wait for winter’s overpacked calendar for a show full of fun and giggles? “Christmas is such […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 09:40

France sends defence systems and frigate to Cyprus

Anti-missile and anti-drone systems, as well as a frigate, will be sent to Cyprus by France to bolster the Republic’s defence capabilities, the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) reported on Tuesday. According to CNA, France will soon deploy a second frigate to Cyprus, in addition to the confirmed defence systems and the first frigate that will […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 09:03

Christodoulides and Palmas to meet with Greek Defence Minister over Iran attacks

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is scheduled to meet with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias to discuss developments in the region in view of the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran in Nicosia on Tuesday. “In light of developments in the Middle East and in our region, I will meet tomorrow with the […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 09:00

Cyprus’ youth talk money: Should I get a loan?

By Razmik Sargsyan Most people get it wrong about debt. In my age group, at least, people can be divided into two distinct groups. Those who are extremely cautious about borrowing, and those who are overly relaxed about it. But who is right? I view personal finances through a corporate lens. I ask myself: if […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 08:22

‘Security threat’ briefly declared at Akrotiri

A “security threat” was briefly declared at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus on Tuesday morning, though the threat swiftly passed, the Cyprus Mail has learned. Shortly before 8am, personnel at the base were informed for the third time since Sunday night of an “ongoing security threat” and instructed to “return to […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 08:21

Today’s weather: Clear skies and mild temperatures

On Tuesday, the weather will be mainly clear with temperatures rising to 19 degrees Celsius inland, around 20 degrees on the coast and 8 degrees in the higher mountains. Winds will initially be variable light, at 3 Beaufort, later becoming mainly southwest to northwest, reaching up to 4 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough. […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 08:11

Trump signals extended war as regional tensions explode

The US and Israeli air war against Iran widened, with no end in sight as Israel attacked Lebanon in response to strikes by Hezbollah and Iran kept up its attacks on Gulf states that host U.S. military bases. President Donald Trump said the operation could continue for weeks and that it was unclear who was […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 08:02

Kinisis Ventures portfolio firm to headline NVIDIA GTC

Venture capital firm Kinisis Ventures this week announced that portfolio company Threedium has been selected as one of just 10 companies worldwide to present on the main stage at NVIDIA GTC 2026. Out of tens of thousands of global enterprises, Threedium secured a coveted main stage slot at the event, which will take place in […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 07:59

US orders non-emergency staff to leave Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members from Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan. The order comes as the U.S. monitors security risk linked to its conflict with Iran. More later…

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 07:56

Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift

President Donald Trump on Monday sought to justify a broad, open-ended war on Iran, offering his most extensive public comments yet on an operation whose stated aims and timeline have shifted since it began over the weekend. Trump, who was back at the White House after a weekend in Florida, said the U.S. and Israeli […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 07:48

Cyprus retail sales jump as 2026 begins with consumer surge

Retail trade turnover in Cyprus increased in both value and volume terms during January of this year, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The service reported that both the value index of retail trade turnover and the volume index of retail trade turnover recorded gains compared with January 2025. Specifically, the […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: shipping, Oev, Keve, CySEC, fuel prices up, Olaf

The global shipping industry has moved swiftly to shield fleets and crews as tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran spill into key maritime corridors, prompting warnings from governments, international bodies and major operators over rising risks in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond. In Cyprus, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping over the weekend urged owners […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 07:02

UK export orders hit four-year high despite rising factory cost pressures

Activity in Britain’s manufacturing sector rose last month and export orders increased by the most in four-and-a-half years, according to a survey that showed steady growth momentum at the start of the year despite stronger cost pressures. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index for British manufacturing edged down to 51.7 in February from 51.8 in […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 06:40

Italy’s industrial activity beats expectations with sharp February rise

Italy’s manufacturing sector expanded in February after two months of contraction, a survey showed on this week, offering some hope of a near-term economic pick-up. The Italian HCOB Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose sharply to 50.6 from January’s 48.1, climbing above the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction. The sub-indexes for output and new […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 06:00

Resilient car and aerospace demand bolsters French manufacturing sector

France’s manufacturing sector expanded in February, slightly beating initial estimates, helped by solid demand in the cars and aerospace sectors, S&P Global reported this week. The HCOB final France Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February slipped to 50.1 points from a 43-month high of 51.2 in January. Nevertheless, it remained above the 50.0 points […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 04:24

Beach safety must remain top priority, unions warn

Beach safety must remain top priority, unions warned on Monday, calling on the government to ensure there are enough lifeguards on the beaches this summer. In a joint statement, trade unions Sek, Peo and Deok said it is crucial to have enough lifeguards at lifeguard towers, adding that without them, the safety of bathers and […]

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Kıbrıs 03.03.2026 04:20

Our View: Government should not be spreading alarm amid Iran crisis

In times like these, the government of the country should have one objective, to make sure that there is calm and that citizens are made to feel safe. The president has an important role to play in this regard, his main job as head of state being to reassure citizens that the government is in […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 22:58

Tottenham fined for fans’ ‘racist or discriminatory’ behaviour at Frankfurt

Tottenham Hotspur have been fined €30,000 ($35,000) by Uefa over their fans’ “racist or discriminatory behaviour” during a 2-0 Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt in January, European soccer’s governing body said on Monday. Uefa also handed Spurs a suspended one-match ban on selling tickets to their fans for an away match in a European […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 22:55

Greek police detain man on suspicion of spying on naval base in Crete

Greek police have detained a 36-year-old man on suspicion of spying on a naval base on the island of Crete, a strategic facility for the United States in the eastern Mediterranean, police officials said on Monday. The man was detained at Athens’ airport on information by the country’s intelligence service. Souda Bay in Crete is […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 22:18

British bases police in Akrotiri overnight

The British bases have announced an enhanced presence of police officers in Akrotiri on Monday night. “We are grateful for the Republic of Cyprus’ cooperation in supporting the voluntary dispersal of the residents of Akrotiri village. There is an enhanced police presence in the village overnight,” the bases’ administration said in a statement on social […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 22:07

EU’s Costa thanks Greece for supporting Cyprus after drone attack

European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday he spoke to Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides to convey the European Union’s support after an Iranian Shahed drone, most likely fired by the Iran-backed Hezbollah, hit a British military base on the island. In a post on X, Costa expressed “appreciation” to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis […]

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Kıbrıs 02.03.2026 22:01

Israel, US will ensure Iran does not have nuclear capabilities, Israeli UN envoy says

Israel and the United States will not stop their operations against Iran until their objectives are met and will do everything necessary to ensure Tehran does not have nuclear capabilities, Israel’s ambassador to the UN said on Monday. Speaking to reporters in New York, the envoy, Danny Danon, accused Iran of “lashing out in desperation” […]

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