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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 17:34

Energy security in southeast Europe and the East Med

Undoubtedly the war in Iran has upended the way we view energy security and its impact is global, including on southeast Europe and the East Med. That was the subject of a roundtable conference organised by the Institute of Energy for Southeast Europe (IENE) at the European Parliament in Brussels this week. The unthinkable has […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 17:25

Police probe illegal animal movements amid disease concerns

Authorities are investigating four cases of illegal animal movements involving a total of 283 goats, sheep and cattle, the Veterinary Services said on Sunday. According to a statement, the cases involved 100 sheep and goats in Tseri, 30 in Potamia, 130 cattle in Livadia and 23 cattle in Geri. The Veterinary Services said coordinated operations […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 17:15

Double trouble: foot and mouth plus farmer pushback

Although authorities are cautiously confident that foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) can be contained, they’ve also stressed that strict adherence to the measures is a must. Any loosening up in containment protocols could spell disaster, as the virus is highly contagious. FMD is a viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, sheep, pigs, and goats, causing […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 16:55

Renowned Cypriot chef Andreas Mavrommatis laid to rest

The funeral of acclaimed Cypriot chef Andreas Mavrommatis took place on Sunday in Agios Ioannis Pitsilias, in the presence of family, friends and admirers of his work and legacy. He passed away suddenly last Saturday at the age of 69. The service was held at the Church of Archangel Michael and was led by Archbishop […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 16:45

Unions halt nurses bill amid staffing crisis

Legislation aimed at allowing the controlled recruitment of nurses from third countries has been placed on hold after a deadlock in the House health committee, following sustained pressure from trade unions leaving private hospitals facing a worsening staffing crisis with no immediate relief in sight. The bill, presented as a targeted response to chronic shortages […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 16:30

Vehicle numbers surge in north, with sharp rise in electric and hybrid sales

The number of vehicles in the north has risen sharply over the past three years, according to a report by Kibris newspaper, citing data from authorities there. The report said total vehicles increased by 86,131 between 2022 and 2025, reaching 447,592. Annual growth averaged 25,000 to 30,000 vehicles, with a record increase of 31,295 recorded […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 16:30

Cyprus exhibition explores concept of beauty in Berlin

Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou on Saturday inaugurated an art exhibition in Berlin as part of the cultural programme of Cyprus’ EU Presidency. Titled “Beauty in Question: thinking through and beyond form”, the exhibition is hosted at ANDREAS MURKUDIS Space 77 and will run until April 18, according to an official announcement. In her […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 16:15

Cuba begins recovery efforts after second grid collapse in a week

Cuba said it had begun efforts early on Sunday to restore power after its grid collapsed for the second time in a week amid a U.S. oil blockade that has dealt a major blow to the island’s already ailing energy infrastructure. The grid collapsed Saturday evening at 6:32 p.m. (2232 GMT) after a major power […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 15:52

Paris and Marseille in focus as French vote in local election runoffs

French voters went to the polls on Sunday to elect mayors in Paris, Marseille and more than 1,500 other cities and towns, in a test of the far right’s strength and the resilience of mainstream parties ahead of next year’s presidential election. Heading nearly 35,000 municipalities – from major cities to villages with only a […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 15:45

Spring brings fairs and markets to explore

The season of spring brings much to enjoy. Blossoms, road trips, spring markets, fairs and bazaars. In the coming weeks, artists and creatives will set up their stalls at several events happening across the island. The first three are coming up this weekend – the penultimate weekend of March. Technopolis 20 in Paphos hosts a […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 15:23

Erhurman calls for dialogue over violence in Bayram message

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Sunday expressed hope that, in the medium to long term, culture will prevail over violence and power. In a message marking the end of Eid al-Fitr, Erhurman said he hoped his prediction would not be disproven, warning that humanity continues to suffer in what he described as an environment […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 15:13

Workshops to boost disaster preparedness and community resilience

Cross-border civil protection workshops will take place on April 2 and 3 in Skarinou, aiming to strengthen community resilience and public participation in disaster preparedness. The workshops, held at the Environmental Information Centre of Rural Larnaca, are organised within the ACT4ALL project and will bring together 25 participants from Cyprus and Crete, including representatives of […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 14:37

Fears for Cyprus’ native cattle amid foot and mouth outbreak

Concerns over the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease have sparked debate in Cyprus over whether blanket culling policies could place the island’s native cattle – also known as the red cow breed – at risk. While authorities typically respond to suspected cases with strict containment measures, including the culling of affected herds, scientists are warning that […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 14:35

Health Minister honours memory of tuberculosis patients at Kyperounta Sanatorium

The Kyperounta Sanatorium, a cornerstone of Cyprus’ medical history, was the focus of a commemorative ceremony on Sunday, with Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides paying tribute to tuberculosis patients who were treated and passed away at the facility. Addressing attendees at the memorial service, Charalambides spoke about the sanatorium’s evolution over the decades. Initially dedicated to […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 14:12

Israel orders destruction of bridges in Lebanon and homes near Israeli border

Israel’s military has been ordered to destroy all bridges over Lebanon’s Litani River and to step up the demolition of Lebanese homes near the Israeli border, the country’s defence minister said on Sunday. Earlier, an Israeli was killed in his car near the border with Lebanon after what the military described as a “launch” from […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 14:00

House Finance Committee to discuss government debt reform bills

The House Finance Committee on Monday will examine two government bills aimed at upgrading the current debt confirmation mechanism of the Financial Ombudsman, including provisions for debt restructuring and enforcement of his decisions. The bills aim to strengthen the role of the Financial Ombudsman by making his decisions binding, allowing faster and more effective protection […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 13:15

Request for a clear public position and parliamentary initiative on wildfire preparedness

An open letter to President Nikos Christodoulides from fothkia.com We are also addressing the media because we believe that prevention, accountability and the protection of human life are not the responsibility of the government or the competent services alone. They are the responsibility of all of us. They are the responsibility of political parties, parliament, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 12:58

Luxury goods worth thousands seized at Larnaca airport

Customs officials on Saturday discovered undeclared luxury goods of significant value in the luggage of two passengers at Larnaca Airport. In a statement, the customs department said the two passengers, of Russian origin and holding Cypriot citizenship, had arrived from Switzerland and chose to pass through the green channel at the airport, indicating they had […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 12:50

War in the Middle East and its impact on the global economy

Recently, the global economy has faced severe challenges, notably the pandemic, the Ukraine war and disruptions in global trade. Currently, it is once again confronted with a new and rapidly evolving armed conflict in the sensitive region of the Middle East, a development that is not only costing innocent lives but also generating widespread uncertainty […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 12:35

President working for unity and resumption of talks, minister says

President Nikos Christodoulides has been working since the first day of his administration to promote unity and cohesion, while undertaking initiatives aimed at resuming negotiations within the agreed framework and with a more active role for the European Union, Energy Minister Michael Damianos said on Sunday. Damianos was speaking during a commemorative address at the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 12:20

Man arrested in Nicosia over stolen vehicle and illegal possession

Police on Saturday night arrested a 32-year-old man in Nicosia in connection with a case involving a stolen vehicle and unlawful possession of property. According to a police statement, officers located a vehicle parked in the city that had been reported stolen on March 17, 2026. The vehicle was placed under surveillance, during which the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 12:00

A perfect storm is brewing of Trump’s own making

While the war in Iran shows no immediate signs of ending, the world’s attention rightly remains focused on developments in the Gulf. That, however, does not mean that time stands still on other matters – or indeed on how the war itself is affecting issues beyond the immediate US-Israel and Iran conflict. In Cyprus, attention […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 11:55

Thousands in cryptocurrency stolen in fake job interview scam

Cryptocurrency worth €107,000 was stolen by online fraudsters from an individual who was tricked into downloading an application under the pretext of a job interview, police said on Sunday. According to a statement, the complaint was filed with the Criminal Investigation Department at police headquarters and concerns an online fraud case involving the theft of […]

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Kıbrıs 22.03.2026 11:45

Italians begin voting in high-stakes justice referendum

Italians began voting on Sunday in a referendum to confirm a contested judicial reform put forward by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a key test for her right-wing coalition ahead of a general election due next year. Voters must decide whether to back constitutional changes to separate the career paths of judges and public prosecutors — […]

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