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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 19:48

Rubio says US can achieve Iran objectives without ground troops

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday the United States could achieve its objectives in Iran without the use of any ground troops and expected its operation to conclude in a matter of weeks, despite recent deployments of additional forces to the region. Rubio spoke to reporters before returning to the U.S. after he […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 19:37

Cypriot artist Andreas Karayian dies at 83

The Cypriot painter and writer Andreas Karayian has died at the age of 83 following recent health problems, prompting tributes across the artistic community. His death was confirmed Friday, with the deputy cultural ministry announcing that his funeral will be held at public expense. Karayian was regarded as one of the most distinctive figures in […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 19:18

Paper crafting and wild foraging in Paphos

Crafting, wild foraging, QiGong and TaiChi classes are coming up at the Episkopi Environmental Information Centre in Paphos. On Sunday, a Paper Crafting workshop is on with Maria Karamanli showing children and adults how to create colourful, interactive insect designs using cutting, folding and layering techniques. This will be a creative and very hands-on experience […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 19:15

Chinese ships halt attempt to exit Hormuz despite Iran safe passage assurances

Two Chinese container ships turned backed after trying to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, ship-tracking data showed, despite assurances from Iran that Chinese vessels could pass. The operator, China’s COSCO, had said in a March 25 client advisory that it had resumed bookings for general cargo containers for shipments from […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 19:12

Italy’s top court bars separate hiring for abortion doctors in Sicily

Italy’s Constitutional Court has barred Sicily from advertising jobs reserved for health workers willing to perform abortions, but said on Friday the southern region could find alternative ways to safeguard access to the service. Faced with high refusal rates among doctors on moral or religious grounds, Sicily last year passed a law requiring public hospitals […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 19:11

Wolt drivers return to work as ‘survival tactic’, eye legal action

Delivery drivers working for the Finnish company Wolt returned to work on Friday after a week-long strike over working conditions, despite no agreement being reached with the company, with some now considering taking the case to the labour court. “Returning to work is not a sign of satisfaction, it’s a survival tactic,” one driver told […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 19:00

Mexico says 40,000 of country’s 130,000 disappeared people may be alive

Mexican authorities said on Friday they have potentially identified more than 40,000 people listed as disappeared who may be alive, by cross-referencing official databases such as tax records and marriage registries. After a year-long review of the national registry of missing persons, officials said 40,308 entries – 31% of the total – showed some activity […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 18:40

Man jailed seven years for drug possession with intent to supply

A 49-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Famagusta criminal court on Friday for possessing large quantities of drugs with intent to supply. According to police, a search of the man’s home carried out by the drug squad (Ykan) on October 19, 2025, uncovered 860 grams of cannabis and 270 grams […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 17:40

Used electric vehicle sales jump as war in Iran drives up fuel costs

Petrol price spikes triggered by the war in Iran are boosting used electric vehicle sales across Europe, online car platforms told Reuters, in an early sign that ​pain at the pump is pushing consumers away from combustion engines. “There is currently an electric car bonanza in the used market,” said Terje Dahlgren, ‌an analyst at […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 17:14

Govt announces latest Amalthea shipment to Gaza

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Friday announced that another ship carrying humanitarian aid has sailed from Cyprus to Gaza as part of the Amalthea aid corridor. The ship contained around 900 tonnes of humanitarian aid, which Kombos said comprises medical equipment, including neonatal incubators, hygiene items, shelter equipment and food shelters. It set sail on […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 17:14

Inter Miami names stand in new stadium after Messi

Lionel Messi will become part of a rare sporting phenomenon when he plays in Inter Miami’s new stadium, with the Major League Soccer club announcing that they will have a stand bearing the Argentine’s name. The “Leo Messi Stand” at the Nu Stadium will honour their 38-year-old captain as the club breaks from tradition where […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 17:11

Sports investment is investment in society, says education minister

Investment in sport is an investment in society and in the younger generation, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Friday, highlighting the government’s focus on strengthening schools through targeted policies and measurable outcomes. Speaking at the inauguration of the new gym at Lyceum Dimitrios Vikelas in Larnaca, Michaelidou said the project reflected a broader strategy […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:50

Persianis to step down as Fiscal Council president

Fiscal Council president Michalis Persianis on Friday announced his intention to step down from the role in a post on Facebook. In his announcement, he stated that he had already informed the Finance Minister and the executive branch of his decision, which followed discussions with the council’s board members and staff. Persianis explained that the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:49

Iranian players hold schoolbags in solidarity with slain girls

Iran’s men’s national soccer team wore black armbands and held schoolbags as their anthem played ahead of a match in Turkey on Friday in what a team official said was a protest over the killing of schoolgirls on the first day of the Iran war. Iran were playing a friendly against Nigeria in the resort […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:44

US uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon, WaPo reports

The US military has fired over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in four weeks of war with Iran, burning through the precision weapons at a rate that has alarmed some Pentagon officials and prompted internal discussions about how to make more available, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:28

Disability reform extends to 10,000 more beneficiaries

More than 10,000 additional people are expected to qualify for disability benefits under revised legislation currently under review by the House labour committee, with officials aiming for approval before the end of the parliamentary term in early April. The discussion, held on Friday, intends to overhaul the existing framework governing support for people with disabilities. […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:20

Energy crisis triggers push for green power across Europe

War in Iran and the related surge in fossil fuel prices have driven some politicians to push for more renewable energy in Europe, yet market volatility, an ​expected rise in interest rates and sluggish permitting make investors wary. Nearly a month into the conflict that caused the biggest energy market disruption ‌in history, countries reliant […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:15

Clocks go forward for daylight saving time on March 29

Cyprus will move to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026. At 3am local time (EET), clocks will move forward one hour to 4am, resulting in the loss of one hour of sleep. The change means evenings will stay brighter for longer. In the UK and Ireland (GMT), clocks will move forward from 1am […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:10

Iran war could mean stagflation for EU, Dombrovskis says

The European Union economy is at risk of stagflation as a result of the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said. “The outlook is clouded by profound uncertainty, but it is clear that we are at the risk of a stagflationary shock, that is to say, a […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:06

Cyta promises ‘absolute respect’ for rules in new electricity market role

Telecoms provider Cyta on Friday welcomed the decision by the House of Representatives to approve legislation allowing the organisation to enter the energy sector, describing it as a pivotal step in its evolution. The decision enables Cyta to expand its activities into a new and competitive market, marking a strategic shift in its operations as […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:03

Lidl Cyprus welcomes Easter with a grand celebration for all ages

The Lidl Food Academy is entering a fully festive Easter mood, hosting this year’s Easter open day by Lidl Cyprus, an all-day event dedicated to taste, creativity, tradition and family entertainment. On Sunday 5 April, from 10:00 until 19:00, the Lidl Food Academy premises in Nicosia will be transformed into a festive Easter setting, where […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 15:52

Etek calls for construction companies to obey laws after building collapse

The scientific and technical chamber (Etek) on Friday called on construction companies to comply with the law, after the top floor of a building which was under construction in Limassol collapsed earlier this week. “Compliance with Cypriot legislation and the relevant provisions is not a formal procedure, but an essential condition for the safe execution […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 15:49

UN rights chief urges US to conclude probe into deadly Iran school strike

The UN rights chief urged Washington to conclude its investigation into a fatal strike on a primary school in Iran at a UN Human Rights Council meeting on Friday, with some states voicing outrage over the incident. The emergency debate at the Geneva council was called by Iran to discuss the attack on the Shajareh […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 15:46

US can only confirm about a third of Iran’s missile arsenal destroyed, sources say

The United States can only determine with certainty that it has destroyed about a third of Iran’s vast missile arsenal as the US and Israeli war on the country nears its one-month mark, according to five people familiar with the US intelligence. The status of around another third is less clear but bombings likely damaged, […]

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