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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 22:40

Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

Israel’s parliament passed a law on Monday making the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, fulfilling a pledge by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right allies. The legislation has drawn international criticism of Israel, which is already under scrutiny for increasing violence by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 22:29

Israel blocks cardinal from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, sparking outcry

Israel blocked Jerusalem’s Catholic cardinal from marking Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, sparking an international outcry that led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reverse the ban for the remainder of Holy Week. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Friar Francesco Ielpo from entering the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 21:53

Three UN peacekeepers killed in Lebanon as Israeli strikes pummel south

Three United Nations peacekeepers from Indonesia were killed in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon after a bloody weekend in which Lebanese journalists and medics were killed in Israeli strikes. Two peacekeepers were killed on Monday after an explosion from an unknown origin destroyed their vehicle near Bani Hayyan in south Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 21:34

Cyprus reports new Turkish violations of airspace, FIR, territorial waters

Cyprus has reported a new series of violations of its national airspace, international air traffic regulations within the Nicosia Flight Information Region (FIR) and its territorial waters by Turkish air and naval forces during January and February 2026. The letter by Cyprus’ permanent representative to the UN, addressed to the UN secretary-general, points out that […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 21:20

White House says no change in Cuba policy after Russian tanker waiver

The White House said on Monday it has not changed US policy toward Cuba, even as it allowed a sanctioned Russian tanker to deliver fuel to the island for humanitarian reasons, saying such decisions would be handled on a case-by-case basis. “This is not a policy change. There has not been a formal change in […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 21:08

State publishes 2025 grants and discretionary payments

The Treasury on Monday published details of state grants and discretionary payments for 2025, citing transparency and accountability obligations under public finance legislation. In a statement, the Treasury said the disclosure forms part of efforts to ensure accountability in the state’s financial transactions, allowing individuals to hold public services to account. The publication covers payments […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 21:02

Paphos tourism sector nears full readiness for new season

Paphos is expected to have now reached full operational readiness, with almost all hotel accommodation and key tourism infrastructure functioning normally, according to an announcement by the Paphos regional board of tourism (Etap . Based on current data and business planning, hotels in the district are gradually reopening as part of the start of the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 20:59

Dispute arises over financial commissioner powers in foreclosures

MPs on Monday discussed a bill concerning the responsibilities of the financial commissioner and procedures for complaints and foreclosures, with a dispute over whether the commissioner’s decisions should be binding for the banks. The bills are expected to be submitted to the plenum for voting on April 6. During Monday’s House finance committee discussion, a […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 20:52

Teen handed two-year prison sentence for robbing kiosk

The Larnaca district court sentenced a 19-year-old to two years in prison for robbing a kiosk in Larnaca on March 29, 2025. Three people wearing hoods had entered the kiosk at 3.30am, threatened the 25-year-old worker and stealing the money in the till. During investigations, the police identified the 19-year-old as one of the perpetrators […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 20:38

Audit Office probing former minister’s perks

The Audit Office confirmed on Monday that it is looking into claims that a former justice minister continues to have police guards assigned to him, in contravention of the rules. Contacted by the Cyprus Mail, auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou said they are investigating the matter. The story was reported by media outlet Reporter. It said that […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 20:35

Two in custody for car arson

Two people were placed in custody on Monday in Limassol to facilitate investigations into car arson. According to the police, testimony has been obtained against the suspects, aged 56 and 50, in connection with the torching of a car in the early hours of March 25. Police investigations are ongoing.

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 19:49

Appeals court upholds conviction for 500g cocaine

The appeals court on Thursday threw out the appeals of three men convicted for drug trafficking, upholding the convictions and sentences imposed by the Limassol criminal court, it was made known on Monday. The criminal court had convicted four individuals, but one chose not to appeal. The charges included conspiracy to commit a crime and […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 19:45

‘Anti-Covid bishop’ to face retrial after appeals court decision

Morfou Bishop Neofytos will face re-trial on charges of violating coronavirus-related measures after the Appeals Court on Monday reversed a prior decision clearing the cleric of any wrongdoing. Three years ago, Nicosia district court found the bishop not guilty of breaking the law regarding measures to contain the spread of Covid-19. The attorney-general subsequently appealed […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 19:41

Trump issues new warning to Tehran, Iran calls US peace proposals ‘unrealistic’

President Donald Trump warned on Monday that Iran’s energy plants and oil wells would be obliterated if it did not open the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran described US peace proposals as “unrealistic” and fired waves of missiles at Israel. Israel’s military said two drones from Yemen had also been intercepted on Monday, two days […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 19:01

Open Mic Night all about lying

Is there a better way to celebrate April Fool’s Day than with an Open Mic Night all about big, silly and white lies? This is exactly what is happening at Prozak Kafeneio in Nicosia this Wednesday, inviting performers of all levels and styles to share their stories. Music, song, spoken word, poetry, rap, stand-up comedy […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 18:52

With Easter just around the corner FMD outbreak at critical juncture

The foot-and-mouth outbreak is said to be at a critical juncture, with Easter just a fortnight away, the veterinary association and farmers said on Monday. Culling has finished at farms where incidences were found and the first phase of vaccinations across the island is almost complete, while the second is already underway in Larnaca. Meanwhile, […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 18:47

Man jailed for 10 years for cannabis trafficking

A 24-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Paphos permanent criminal court on Monday following his conviction for import and possession of more than 16kg of cannabis. The sentence was handed down after the court examined evidence presented by the prosecuting authority and found the defendant guilty of all charges levied. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 18:44

18-year-old critically injured in Larnaca-Nicosia highway crash

An 18-year-old woman remains in critical condition at Nicosia general hospital following a serious traffic accident on Monday morning on the Larnaca-Nicosia highway near Lympia. The crash occurred at around 8.30am when the resident of the Famagusta area collided head-on with a car driven by a 51-year-old woman. Both vehicles came to a stop in […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 18:36

Cyprus endorses ICS medical guide for seafarers and fishers

Cyprus has officially recommended the ICS International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers for use on board vessels under its flag, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) announced on Monday. Specifically, Cyprus’ Deputy Shipping Ministry issued a circular to its fleet advising the use of the comprehensive medical guide, joining a growing number of flag […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 18:22

Demetra continues share buyback programme

Demetra Holdings Plc purchasd 7,300 of its own shares during a trading session held on March 27, 2026, according to an announcement released on Monday. Operations were managed through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Ltd, which acted as the broker for the acquisition. The firm purchased a total quantity of 7,300 own shares at […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 18:09

Imperio pays €1.98m to support affordable housing scheme

The Imperio Group recently handed over a cheque worth €1,980,450 to the Cyprus Land Development Corporation (Koag) during a formal ceremony. According to an announcement released on Monday, the €1,980,450 payment, made on March 24, represents a financial compensation set by the Planning Authority for the licensing of a residential development undertaken by the group. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 17:52

‘Migration can solve problems, strengthen economy’

The government aspires to turn migration into what it said would be a “solution” in a way that would contribute to the growth of the economy and promote social cohesion, safety and public order, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Monday. “As long as they embrace the Greek language, the culture, the way of […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 17:50

Cosmos Insurance profits rise to over €3 million in 2025 results

Cosmos Insurance Public Company Ltd saw its annual profit climb to €3,207,597 in financial results published on March 27, 2026, marking a significant increase from the €2,683,414 recorded in 2024. According to an announcement release don Monday, March 30, the improvement in the company’s results was mainly driven by positive performance from its insurance operations. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 17:36

Turkey says NATO defences down fourth Iranian ballistic missile entering airspace

A ballistic missile launched from Iran entered Turkish airspace before being shot down by NATO air and missile defences deployed in the eastern Mediterranean, Turkey’s defence ministry said on Monday. The incident marked the fourth such incident since the start of the Iran war, following three earlier interceptions by NATO systems earlier this month that […]

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