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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 13:31

Turkey issues fresh warning over military activities in Cypriot airspace

Turkey has issued a new notice to airmen (Notam) regarding possible military activities in the airspace above and surrounding the north’s Ercan (Tymbou) airport, following a back-and-forth of Notams issued by the island’s two sides earlier in the week. The latest Notam will be in effect until the end of April 12, and will, according […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 13:11

Cyprus records one of the lowest wage cost increases in EU

Cyprus recorded one of the lowest increases in hourly wage costs in the European Union during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a report released by Eurostat on Thursday. The figures showed that hourly labour costs rose by 3.3 per cent in the euro area and 3.7 per cent in the EU compared with […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 13:01

Lidl Cyprus re-orients Non-Food range with ‘World of Needs’ model

Lidl Cyprus, true to its commitment to continuous development and optimal consumer service, announces the strategic restructuring of its Non-Food products range through the new innovative “World of Needs” model. The aim of this new approach is to establish Lidl as the first choice in the Non-Food products range, offering a clear structure and an […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 12:55

Military buildup in Cyprus ‘should not be permanent’, Erhurman says

The buildup of foreign military assets in and around Cyprus should not be permanent, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhruman said on Thursday. “I do not think that the military assets which have come here will be permanent, and I am saying very clearly that they should not be,” he told Turkey’s Anadolu Agency, with Greece, […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 12:47

Israel reopens key Gaza crossing amid new truce push

Israel reopened the Rafah crossing with Egypt on Thursday after nearly three weeks to allow some wounded Palestinians to leave for treatment, after Gaza medics said Israeli strikes had killed four people in the enclave. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said only eight Palestinians who were injured in Israeli attacks during the two-year war and […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 12:36

Russia vows compensation for culled cattle after farmers protests

Russian officials promised compensation to farmers in the Novosibirsk region on Thursday, where authorities have ordered thousands of cattle to be culled, sparking Russia’s largest non-political protests since the start of the war in Ukraine. The Siberian Novosibirsk region declared a state of emergency to tackle a cattle disease outbreak earlier this week. Officials said […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 12:33

EU leaders seek ‘quick fixes’ as Iran war triggers energy price jump

European Union leaders will attempt to find quick fixes to curb the ​jump in energy prices triggered by the Iran war when they meet for a summit on Thursday, but they have ‌few easy options. Europe’s heavy reliance on energy imports means the continent is heavily exposed to surging prices caused by the closure of […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 12:31

More flights cancelled as Middle East conflict escalates

Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. Some flights to Larnaca and Paphos airports have also been affected. Below is the latest on flights, in alphabetical order: AEGEAN AIRLINES Greece’s largest […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 12:30

Gaslighting: A subtle form of psychological manipulation

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Gaslighting is psychological manipulation in which one person makes another doubt their perception, memory or sanity. The term comes from the film Gaslight, where a husband manipulates his wife by secretly dimming gas lamps and insisting nothing has changed. In psychology, gaslighting is a tactic to gain power and control. It […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 12:29

Students voice concerns ahead of foreign nurses bill debate

Strong objections from students and trade unions were raised on Thursday over proposed legislation allowing the employment of nurses from third countries, as parliament prepares to examine the amendments amid ongoing staffing pressures in Cyprus’ healthcare system. Students from the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) have expressed concern that the proposed changes raise “serious questions […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 12:17

Solidus Securities to split shares after CSE approval

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday announced that it has approved the listing of 3.48 million new ordinary shares for Solidus Securities, following a formal application for a share subdivision. This regulatory move follows an initial request submitted by the investment firm on March 3, 2026, to restructure its equity capital. The new securities […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 12:03

Petrolina appoints former CySEC chief to board of directors

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd on Thursday announced the appointment of Demetra Kalogerou Antoniadou as a new non-executive member of the company board of directors on March 19, 2026. According to the announcement, the new non-executive member holds a BSc in Economics and Social Studies in Business Administration from the University of Wales. Her academic background […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 11:44

Transatlantic rift widens as Europe rejects Trump’s Iran strategy

For a self-described Transatlanticist like German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the language has been unusually blunt. When President Donald Trump asked countries to join a global effort against Iran and deploy ships to prise open the Strait of Hormuz, whose near closure has held the global economy in a vice, he was rebuffed by some of […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 11:29

Gulf states request urgent debate at UN Human Rights Council

Gulf states have requested an urgent debate at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva over Iran’s strikes on civilians and energy infrastructure across the Middle East, documents show. A diplomatic note sent by Gulf states, seen by Reuters, describes the ballistic missile and drone strikes on Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 11:29

Cyprus Stock Exchange to list €50m in new treasury bills on Friday

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday announced that it has accepted the listing of 50,000 new treasury bills issued by the Republic of Cyprus following a successful auction on March 16, 2026. These 13-week treasury bills belong to the third issue of Series 2026 and cover the period from March 20, 2026, to June […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 11:26

Cyprus risks losing €50m in EU funds as audit office exposes recovery plan

Cyprus faces the risk of losing tens of millions from the European Union’s recovery and resilience fund, with the audit office warning on Thursday that deficiencies in planning and delayed implementation have placed funding at risk and left the country lagging most member states. In a detailed assessment of the country’s €1.02 billion recovery and […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 11:25

Trump envoy meets Lukashenko in bid to negotiate more prisoner releases in Belarus

U.S. presidential envoy John Coale met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Thursday on his latest mission to try to negotiate the release of political prisoners. Coale has been tasked by U.S. President Donald Trump with trying to free what human rights groups say are more than 1,100 Belarusians currently behind bars because of […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 11:18

‘We are going to have a discussion with the British’ over bases, Christodoulides says

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday promised that “we are going to have an open and frank discussion with the British government” over the future of the United Kingdom’s bases in Cyprus. “The British bases in Cyprus are something that is a colonial consequence … We have more than 10,000 Cypriot citizens within the British bases. […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 11:08

‘Cyprus missing out on €1 billion a year from loss of Russian tourism market’

Cyprus businesses want Russian tourists back, ambassador says Russian ambassador to Cyprus Murat Zyazikov has claimed that European Union sanctions have resulted in an annual revenue loss of over €1 billion for the Cypriot economy due to the absence of Russian tourists.. “The loss of the Russian tourism market due to European Union restrictions has […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 11:05

Christodoulides says Middle East expects ‘initiative’ to end war, calls for EU action

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday said that countries in the Middle East expect there to be “some initiative” to end the ongoing conflict in the region, and suggested that the European Union can contribute to that initiative. “I believe we should exchange some views … as the European Union, to have a role in an […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 10:54

XM Limassol Marathon registration opens at Lanitis Carob Mills

Limassol is moving to the rhythm of the XM Limassol Marathon as the Registration Centre for this year’s event has officially opened. Runners are able to collect their race packs and required equipment at Ceronia Hall, located at the Lanitis Carob Mills. Collection of the race number from the Registration Centre is a mandatory requirement […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 10:44

Ayia Napa Marina welcomes Spring with vibrant Spring Festival

Ayia Napa Marina officially celebrates the arrival of the new season and invites you to a blooming Spring Festival on Saturday, April 4th, 2026. From 2-7pm, join us for an afternoon filled with floral beauty and creative activities. The event features: We look forward to welcoming spring together at the island’s most iconic marina. For […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 10:34

Foreign buyers drive sharp increase in Cyprus property prices

Cyprus recorded an accelerated increase in house prices in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by strong demand from both domestic and foreign buyers, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The central bank said the trend also reflects a gradual rise in housing supply and construction costs remaining at historically high levels, with […]

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Kıbrıs 19.03.2026 10:31

Limassol man arrested after attempt to dispose of drugs during police raid

A 40-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday evening in Limassol after police allegedly discovered drugs in his possession during a search of his property. According to the police, officers arrived at the property at around 6.45pm to execute a search warrant. The suspect reportedly refused to open the front door and was seen running towards […]

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