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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 21:16

Trump to press defense firms to boost production as strikes on Iran deplete stockpiles

US President Donald Trump plans to meet executives from the biggest US defense contractors on Friday, the White House said, as the Pentagon works to replenish supplies drawn down by US strikes on Iran and other recent military operations. The meeting underscores the Trump administration’s drive to shore up weapons stocks after the Iran operation […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 20:58

Palmas warns no country has ‘absolute protection’ amid drone threats

Defence minister Vasilis Palmas assured on Friday that Cyprus’ operational readiness remains high, yet cautioned that that no nation can guarantee absolute protection amid escalating regional tensions. Speaking on Sigma TV, Palmas said the republic relies on strong alliances, particularly with Greece and other EU member states. “Absolute protection does not exist, even in Israel, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 20:40

White House says US well on way toward controlling Iran airspace

The United States is well on its way toward controlling Iranian airspace, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday, adding that Washington expects the achievable US objectives to be completed in four to six weeks. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Leavitt also said Washington was looking at potential candidates to lead […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 20:37

UK’s Wildcat helicopters arrive at RAF Akrotiri

Two British AW159 Wildcat helicopters with anti-drone capabilities have arrived at RAF Akrotiri on Friday, reinforcing the island’s defences following an Iranian-made drone strike earlier this week. Defence secretary John Healey had earlier said the helicopters will be integrated into the island’s air defence system alongside allied assets. “These top experts are here to help […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 19:58

Meet artists, win a raffle prizes at Phytorio event

The Visual Artists and Art Theorists – Phytorio invite the art community, collaborators, friends and the public to an event on March 14 with the aim of supporting the association’s work and strengthening its activities. Running from 5pm to 9pm, the event will share special editions by artists and open up the floor for brief […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 19:56

Cyprus ministers back EU law protecting vulnerable adults

Justice minister Costas Fitiris and deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides on Friday called for unified draft legislation to protect the rights of vulnerable adults across the EU during a meeting of the Council of the European Union. “Today’s agreement will ensure that adults – especially older people who rely on others for help – can […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 19:41

Government commends emergency SMS test as largely successful

The delivery time of emergency test text messages sent across Cyprus on Friday was satisfactory according to interior minister Constantinos Ioannou said, after a new round of alerts was issued to mobile phones nationwide. The test formed part of efforts to strengthen the government’s public warning capabilities amid heightened regional tensions, with authorities assessing whether […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 19:18

Justice Department releases missing FBI interviews regarding rape claims against Trump

The US Justice Department released FBI records on Thursday that summarize interviews of an unidentified woman in which she made accusations against President Trump related to an alleged sexual encounter. FBI agents interviewed the woman four times in 2019 as part of their investigation into accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The Justice Department had previously […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 19:00

Israeli airforce pounds Beirut, Lebanon death toll rises

Israel pounded Beirut’s southern suburbs with airstrikes on Friday, stepping up a war with Hezbollah that has forced hundreds of thousands of Lebanesefrom their homes and killed more than 200, according to a health ministry toll. Israel ordered everyone in Beirut’s suburbs, Hezbollah’s main stronghold in the capital, to leave on Thursday before launching strikes that lit up the […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:54

Italy to deploy frigate Martinengo to bolster defence of Cyprus

Italy will send the naval frigate Federico Martinengo to waters near Cyprus as part of a coordinated European armada to reinforce the island’s security amid escalating tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Italian officials confirmed on Friday that the vessel will deploy with at least 160 members of the Italian navy as part […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:39

Cyprus confirms intercepted attack as government urges calm

Foreign minister Constantinos Kombos confirmed on Friday that an attempted attack linked to the escalating conflict with Iran had been intercepted far from the republic’s maritime zone. Speaking to ERTnews, Kombos confirmed that authorities had dealt with two security incidents since the outbreak of hostilities between Israel, the United States and Iran. One involved a […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:16

Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces

Russia is providing Iran with targeting information that includes locations of U.S. warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing three officials familiar with the intelligence. The extent of Russia’s support to Iran was not entirely clear but the Iranian military’s own ability to locate U.S. forces has been […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:10

Wanchain bridges $80M to Cardano while Mutuum Finance (MUTM) expands its DeFi ecosystem

Wanchain has facilitated over $130 million in total transfer volume connecting Cardano to the wider crypto ecosystem. Data shows that Cardano received net inflows surpassing $80 million through these bridging operations. While this development boosts Cardano’s liquidity access, its fundamental limitations with modest on-chain activity remain. Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) continues to build within the […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:05

Spain says Cyprus “a victim of war” as European armada moves to shield island

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that Cyprus is “a victim of this war” as Madrid confirmed it will deploy a naval air defence frigate to help protect the island amid rising tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Speaking during a press conference on Friday, Sanchez criticised the military campaign against Iran while […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:05

Nine new FMD cases reported in Larnaca district

Eight new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have been identified in Livadia and one in Dromolaxia, with more than 7,000 animals culled since the outbreak began, the Veterinary Services said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference, Veterinary Services spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou said the new cases involve eight sheep and goat units in Livadia and […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 18:02

Wizz Air authorised to operate flights to the US

Wizz Air UK has received the necessary permits to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States, the airline announced on Friday. The regulatory approval allows the carrier to conduct flights on routes between the two countries following months of preparation and coordination with authorities. Despite obtaining the authorisation, the airline stated that […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:59

307 more Cypriots to be repatriated from Dubai

Cyprus is set to repatriate another 307 citizens from Dubai on Friday as the government continues emergency flights to bring nationals home from areas affected by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Two commercial flights are scheduled to land at Larnaca airport on Friday evening as part of the state coordinated operation. A Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:57

Famagusta tourism board calls for calm amid Middle East tensions

Extreme scenarios causing unnecessary panic for Cyprus economy, board warns The Famagusta regional tourism board (Etap) on Friday called for calm and restraint amid concerns over regional tensions. In an official statement, the board said that while some hotel booking cancellations have been recorded in the Famagusta district, they are not expected to significantly affect […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:50

Antoniou says ‘exchange of views’ was held with MI6 head

An “exchange of views” took place during President Nikos Christodoulides’ meeting with the head of the UK’s secret intelligence service MI6, Blaise Metreweli, on Friday, deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said. He refrained from entering into much detail regarding the meeting during an appearance on Greek television channel Skai, but did say that “what we […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:40

Cyprus new lending drops sharply while deposit rates stay low

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday reported a sharp decline in total net new loans in January 2026. Specifically, the figures showed that total net new loans fell by €377.7 million compared with the previous month, while net new housing loans decreased by €39.7 million. At the same time, the central bank reported […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:34

Germany defends refusal to deploy military support to Cyprus

Germany has said it will not send military support to Cyprus despite rising security concerns in the eastern Mediterranean, arguing that its defence responsibilities are concentrated on Nato’s eastern flank and that assistance to the island is being handled by other European partners. Speaking on Friday, German defence ministry spokeswoman Natalie Jenning, said that Berlin […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:27

Governments plan repatriations as Middle East flights stop

Commercial flights in parts of the Middle East have been grounded due to the escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, stranding foreign nationals and prompting governments to plan repatriations. Below is what governments, officials and airlines have said about repatriation plans: AUSTRIA Austria’s foreign ministry said it had assisted 117 vulnerable citizens […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:11

Cyprus economy sustains strong public finances in 2025

Cyprus continued to outperform most eurozone economies in fiscal balance in 2025, according to analysis released by Eurobank research economist Michail Vassileiadis, based on preliminary fiscal data and the first estimate of gross domestic product. The analysis stated that Cyprus outperformed most eurozone peers in fiscal balance for a fourth consecutive year, continuing a trend […]

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Kıbrıs 06.03.2026 17:01

Disy and Akel neck-and-neck in CyBC election poll

The overall voting intention for the upcoming parliamentary elections stands at 86 per cent, with Disy on 18 per cent and Akel close behind on 17.5 per cent, according to the latest pre-election survey by state broadcaster Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC). The poll shows the two parties in a tight race, followed by 12 per […]

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