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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 15:30

How a statue becomes a living organism

A few years have passed since the sculptures at the MUSAN Underwater Museum were lowered onto the seabed near Ayia Napa, and now the first subtle signs of transformation are visible. Recent photos reveal patches of marine life starting to blanket the statutes, algae and other organisms have begun to settle on parts of the […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 15:21

Greece approves purchase of air defence system, upgrade of F-16 jets

Greece’s security council, KYSEA, approved on Monday the purchase of a three-billion euro multi-layer air and drone defence system and the upgrade of 38 F-16 fighter jets, the country’s Defence minister said on Monday. The total cost for the two projects, that were approved by a Greek parliamentary committee earlier in the month, was estimated […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 15:19

Hahn resigns as EU Cyprus envoy

Austrian diplomat Johannes Hahn on Monday resigned from his post as the European Commission’s envoy for the Cyprus problem, commission spokesperson for cohesion Maciej Berestecki said. “Hahn has resigned from his position as the commission’s special envoy for the Cyprus problem due to other outstanding commitments. The commission respects Hahn’s decision and thanks him for […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 15:19

Travel eSIMs are changing how Cypriots stay connected abroad and the savings are substantial

Cyprus may be a small island, but its residents are remarkably well-travelled. CyStat data shows that more than 137,000 Cypriot residents returned from trips abroad in November 2025 alone, a 14 per cent year-on-year increase. Greece, the United Kingdom, and Italy consistently rank as the most popular destinations, though travel extends well beyond Europe – […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 15:17

EasyJet warns Iran war will push up ticket prices from end of summer

The chief executive of easyJet said European consumers would start to see higher ticket prices as a result of the Iran war towards the end of summer, when existing fuel hedges come to an end. “The reality is that prices will start feeding through to the consumer towards the back end of the summer, but […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 15:15

Bill to create National Cancer Institute heads to plenum in early April

The bill for Cyprus’ new National Cancer Institute is going to plenum on April 2 with a mandate of contributing to prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, support, palliative care and rehabilitation. The House health committee wrapped up discussions on the issue on Monday, with MPs welcoming the move and others voicing reservations. Chairman of the committee […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 15:00

Cyberattacks ‘daily phenomenon’ due to regional tension

Cyprus is under the threat of cyberattacks due to geopolitical tension and its role as president of the European Council till the end of June, MPs heard on Monday during discussions at the House finance committee on the digital security authority budget. Director of the authority Antonis Antoniades warned that Cyprus was going through a […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 14:54

Cyta calls for rapid approval of energy bill

Cyta on Monday urged parliament to approve a bill allowing the organisation to operate within Cyprus’ energy sector. In a written statement, it said the measure would enable it to participate in the green transition, offer new services, and strengthen its role within the regulatory framework. “This is a decision on whether we want a […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 14:47

Cyprus remains safe place says Pace president

Cyprus remains “a safe country”, president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Pace) Petra Bayr said on Monday, expressing solidarity with Cyprus and its people. Bayr, heading the Pace presidential committee, met President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia to discuss the Cyprus problem, the war against Iran and Cyprus’ priorities during its EU […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 14:42

Greek professionals in Cyprus launch new association under chamber of commerce

The Association of Greek Professionals in Cyprus (Selek) has been officially established under the auspices of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), according to an official announcement. The new body aims to promote the professional, business, scientific and social interests of Greeks active in Cyprus. The announcement stated that the founding general assembly […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 14:39

Fidias elected president of Direct Democracy of Cyprus

Fidias Panayiotou was elected president of the Direct Democracy of Cyprus party on Sunday evening, securing 4,006 votes in an online internal election and defeating six other candidates. Around 7,000 members participated in the vote conducted through the Agora application, representing 56.79 per cent of total votes. Diana Constantinides was appointed vice-president, with Panayiotou saying […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 14:24

Bank of Cyprus reaches deal to acquire deposits and loans from CDB

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Monday announced an agreement to acquire performing loans, deposits and selected assets and liabilities from the Cyprus Development Bank (CDB), marking a strategic move aligned with its growth plans. The transaction, agreed between Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company and the Cyprus Development Bank, involves the acquisition of […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 14:24

Theotokos Foundation Americos Argyriou, Exness to develop new facility for ‘To Alma’ centre

The Theotokos Foundation Americos Argyriou and Exness have signed an agreement to develop a new facility for the Child Development Centre – To Alma in Limassol, marking an important step toward enhancing specialised support services for children with developmental challenges and their families in Cyprus. The agreement was formally signed on March 20, 2026 at […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 14:12

Bentley’s tale of six halves: first ‘Ombré by Mulliner’ collection arrives

Bentley Rancho Mirage has received the first ‘Ombré by Mulliner’ Collection, featuring three different Bentley models each demonstrating a new Ombré paint scheme. After commissioning the ‘Expressions of Texture’ Collection in 2024, this latest regional collection from Mulliner for Rancho Mirage marks the first application of the Ombré paint finish to a Continental GTC, and […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 14:04

New prison to be built in Mathiatis

A new central prison will be constructed on the outskirts of Mathiatis, following widespread overcrowding at existing facilities, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris confirmed to the House human rights committee on Monday. He said the current central prison holds 1,175 inmates, with roughly a third being pre-trial detainees, and said the overcrowding presented serious challenges to […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 14:02

Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean launches ‘Why Fly? Choose Cyprus’ drive

Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean announces the launch of its new campaign “Why Fly? Choose Cyprus”, inviting local travellers to rediscover the island through a fresh perspective, with an exclusive 25-per cent discount on stays across all Leonardo properties in Cyprus. Designed to boost local tourism and encourage spontaneous getaways, the campaign highlights Cyprus as […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 13:57

Crazy arcs One Piece can do next

Netflix’s live adaptation of the global manga phenomenon One Piece is, somehow, still winning. In its first season, it pulled in around 19 million viewers and managed the impossible: pleasing both critics and the kind of fans who would riot if Luffy’s sandal colour was slightly off. Season 2 dropped two weeks ago and again […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 13:53

Starmer calls emergency meeting on economy as Iran war risks mount

Prime Minister Keir Starmer summoned a national emergency meeting on Mondayto deal with the economic fallout from the escalating war in Iran, as Britain’s government borrowing costs surged to their highest level since the global crisis of 2008. The storm in financial markets intensified in early trade this week after Iran said it would strike […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 13:52

British Cypriots call on UK government to review Cyprus travel advice

The board of directors of British Cypriots expressed strong concern on Monday over the United Kingdom’s travel advice for Cyprus, warning that heightened safety warnings are causing cancellations and could harm the island’s vital tourism sector. The letter, addressed to the British minister of state for Europe Stephen Doughty, calls for a review of the […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 13:49

Food delivery drivers continue Nicosia strike

Around 100 Wolt drivers gathered outside the company’s headquarters in Nicosia on Monday as a strike over working conditions at the delivery service continued. “From here to four kilometres they are giving us €1.50 per delivery,” one of the workers told the Cyprus Mail. Another protester said that the striking drivers are from several different […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 13:48

RIF event highlights Cyprus startup talent

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) concluded the Future Founders Academy programme with a Demo Day event in Nicosia, showcasing the creativity and potential of emerging entrepreneurial teams. The event, held on March 21 at Inset, brought together investors and representatives of the business community, offering them the opportunity to engage directly with participants and […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 13:47

Lionel Jospin, former French PM defeated by the far right, dies at 88

At 8 p.m. on April 21, 2002, voters learned the shock first-round results of France’s presidential election. For the first time in the Republic’s history, a far-right candidate – Jean-Marie Le Pen – would advance to the runoff. Minutes later, Lionel Jospin addressed his supporters. The leading candidate of the left, who many had believed […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 13:43

Trump backs down on strikes on Iran’s power network, says US and Tehran holding talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had given instructions to postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days, just hours ahead of a deadline that threatened further escalation in the conflict now in its fourth week. Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the U.S. and Iran have […]

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Kıbrıs 23.03.2026 13:22

Larnaca launches tourism drive to counter regional tension

Larnaca is rolling out a broad 2026 tourism drive aimed at boosting the district’s appeal through targeted promotion, local upgrades and greener infrastructure, as Middle East tensions weigh on the sector. Nana Asmeni Pavlou, director of the Larnaca tourism board (Etap), said the organisation’s strategy had been designed to remain adaptable as conditions continue to […]

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