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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 16:42

Erhurman condemns blocked Eid visit to Hala Sultan Tekkesi

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman criticised the republic over the apparent prevention of a planned Eid al-Fitr visit to the Hala Sultan Tekkesi in Larnaca. In statements issued on social media on Sunday, Erhurman stressed that “preventing visits to the Hala Sultan Tekkesi is unacceptable,” he said, adding that the issue has been raised with […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 15:30

Queer Wave presents landmark work of Cyprus filmmaker

Queer Wave is getting ready to turn the public’s attention once more to Michael Cacoyannis’ landmark film and invites viewers who grew up with it, as well as those discovering it for the first time, to watch it simultaneously in four districts through a fresh queer lens. Mark your calendars for Tuesday at 8.30pm, as […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 15:04

Greenhouse gas levels in Cyprus reach historic highs amid climate warning

Environment Commissioner, Antonia Theodosiou, cautioned on Sunday that greenhouse gas concentrations in Cyprus have reached historic highs, with grave environmental consequences despite recent progress in emissions reduction. Speaking at the “Earth Hour 2026” event in Troodos, Theodosiou said that “greenhouse gas concentrations have reached historically high levels, with electricity generation and transport being the main […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 14:30

Turning the tide on plastic in Europe’s rivers

From drones and smart cameras to biodegradable packaging, EU-funded researchers are working to remove plastic from rivers before it ever reaches the sea. By Tom Cassauwers From his bedroom desk in the Belgian town of Dendermonde, Gert Everaert used to watch the river Scheldt flow past. Barges and small boats drifted by. Birds fished. But […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 14:30

Mouse study shows repeated cloning causes grave genetic mutations

Revealing the limitations of cloning, researchers who repeatedly cloned mice for two decades have discovered that such serial duplication triggers grave genetic mutations that accumulate ​over the generations and ultimately become fatal. A total of 1,206 cloned laboratory mice were generated by the scientists from a single female donor mouse from 2005 ‌to 2025 in […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 14:26

Iran warns US over ground attack as regional powers meet in Pakistan

Iran said it was ready to respond to a US ground attack, accusing Washington on Sunday of preparing a land assault even as it sought negotiations and as regional powers held talks in Pakistan to try to end the fighting The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were set to meet in […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 14:14

‘It’s like going through hell every day’

The whole world is watching the US and Israel’s war with Iran. But no-one’s watching as attentively – or with such a knot in their stomach – as the Iranian diaspora, including of course in Cyprus. According to figures supplied by the Iranian embassy, there are currently around 3,000 Iranian citizens in the Republic, of […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 13:56

Cypriot sailor Kontides returns to action at Palma Grand Slam

Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides returns to competitive sailing on Sunday at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia in Palma de Mallorca, following a back injury. Kontides will compete alongside around 200 other athletes, aiming to “make the best possible start to the season,” the Limassol nautical club said. Kontides participated in an exhibition race on Thursday, […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 13:33

UK to install new antennas at RAF Akrotiri as Cyprus prepares for bases talks

The United Kingdom has informed the government of its intention to install a cluster of 32 antennas at RAF Akrotiri, covering a range of up to 340 square kilometres. “To allay concerns, the base authorities were willing to install three electromagnetic radiation meters and present the results, as well as the environmental study, publicly,” Akrotiri […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 13:00

All positive animals culled in Livadia as foot-and-mouth disease contained

All animals that tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease at a farm in Livadia were killed, the agriculture ministry confirmed on Sunday, with no new cases have been detected. Tensions arose at the farm on Saturday when officers discovered around 50 animals in a unit where previous culls had been carried out and the farmer initially […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 12:46

Who do we blame for our parcel anxiety?

It begins as a typical morning. Sunlight warms the kitchen table while you finish your breakfast with a cup of coffee in your hand and look at the local newspaper. Everything appears calm and normal until a notification appears: a friend has sent a parcel. Excitement lifts your morning as you think about what might […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 12:41

‘Impossible’ to abolish British bases without solving Cyprus problem, Talat says

It is “impossible” to abolish the United Kingdom’s bases in Cyprus without first solving the Cyprus problem, former Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat said, amid ongoing rumblings from inside the government and even at the European Council of a will for the bases’ status to be renegotiated. “It is impossible to resolve the issue […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 12:38

Cyprus in advanced talks with France for armoured vehicles

Cyprus is expediating the acquisition of French-made armoured vehicles for the national guard, with discussions taking place under the European Union’s SAFE programme. According to French newspaper La Tribune, the government is seeking to purchase around 80 Griffon vehicles and 100 Serval vehicles from France, some potentially fitted with arms manufacturer Akeron’s MP anti-tank missiles. […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 12:05

In search of a diplomatic off-ramp

A Trump apologist explained his tendency to threaten military action and then back off as a deal making tactic to frighten his enemy to accept his terms. If the threat works well and good, if not, it all depends if any resulting reputational harm was worth it. His detractors called Trump’s pattern of behaviour a […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 12:03

President ‘optimistic’ on Cyprus talks as UN prepares settlement framework

President Nikos Christodoulides expressed optimism on Sunday regarding the restarting of negotiations on the Cyprus problem. Speaking after participating in a charity run in Ayia Napa, he said he expects a positive response from Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhuman. “There is no reason for the Turkish Cypriot leader not to accept a meeting,” he said. […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 11:50

Freedom24 and the rise of Europe’s next-generation investment ecosystem

Across Europe, the brokerage landscape is evolving. Investors are no longer satisfied with transactional platforms that simply execute trades. They expect intuitive technology, ecosystem thinking and regulatory clarity – all wrapped into a seamless digital experience. In this new environment, Freedom Holding Corp. and its European brokerage brand Freedom24 are positioning themselves not merely as […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 11:39

President heads to Egypt, targets first gas exports to Europe by 2027

Cyprus is aiming to achieve its first sale of natural gas to Europe via Egypt by 2027 to 2028, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, ahead of his departure to Cairo for a major regional energy summit. Speaking before travelling to participate in EGYPES 2026, Christodoulides said the visit “exclusively concerns energy issues” and signalled […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 11:28

Orban has already faced divine justice

Viktor Orban has not aged well. When I met him in Budapest two months before the Berlin Wall came down in 1989 he was a typical hyper-ambitious student leader. Anybody who has been to university knows the type: fluent, ruthless, perpetually on the look-out for the main chance, and oddly old still to be a […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 11:27

Famagusta autism centre to be completed within 18 months, president says

A model autism centre in Famagusta will be completed within 18 months at a cost of €4.5 million, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Sunday. Speaking in Ayia Napa after taking part in the “Run for Autism” charity event, Christodoulides said the government has moved beyond initial commitments and into implementation. The centre, first announced in […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 11:16

A president should advise his ministers

The agriculture minister may or may not be incompetent but surely this is where having a president to advise any minister is a given. To have foot and mouth disease in this day and age is ridiculous, remembering what the British went though a few years ago culling all their cattle and sheep. This entire […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 11:15

Cyprus seeks to reassure tourists as bookings falter

Cyprus remains “among the safest countries in the world” and continues to operate as a highly competitive destination, deputy tourism minister Costas Koumis assured on Sunday. Speaking in Peyia at the opening of the World Chess Championship, being held for the first time on the island, Koumis said the central message being conveyed abroad is […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 11:15

Inadequate responses by Europe to the impact of Iran war

As the war with Iran, involving Israel and the US, escalates, governments in Europe appear to be underestimating its ongoing and future damaging economic impact. Already, the war has triggered much higher energy and related prices that are reducing real disposable incomes of households and raising business costs. Furthermore, the mounting structural damage to production […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 11:03

Antonelli takes championship lead with second straight win in Japan

Kimi Antonelli claimed his second consecutive victory at the Japanese Grand Prix to become the youngest driver to lead the Formula One world championship. The 19-year-old secured the win Sunday at Suzuka after a crash by Oliver Bearman triggered a safety car at a critical moment in the pit stop cycle. Antonelli had yet to […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 10:44

Can intellectual property outperform gold or land?

By Ramona Livera, Kyveli Antoniou and Anastasios Kostekoglou At critical stages of growth, businesses look outward for capital, to scale operations, enter new markets, strengthen infrastructure or remain competitive. In those moments, management’s attention usually turns to financial performance, tangible assets and historical revenue.   Intellectual property (IP) is increasingly recognised as a significant driver […]

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