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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:50

Persianis to step down as Fiscal Council president

Fiscal Council president Michalis Persianis on Friday announced his intention to step down from the role in a post on Facebook. In his announcement, he stated that he had already informed the Finance Minister and the executive branch of his decision, which followed discussions with the council’s board members and staff. Persianis explained that the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:49

Iranian players hold schoolbags in solidarity with slain girls

Iran’s men’s national soccer team wore black armbands and held schoolbags as their anthem played ahead of a match in Turkey on Friday in what a team official said was a protest over the killing of schoolgirls on the first day of the Iran war. Iran were playing a friendly against Nigeria in the resort […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:44

US uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon, WaPo reports

The US military has fired over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in four weeks of war with Iran, burning through the precision weapons at a rate that has alarmed some Pentagon officials and prompted internal discussions about how to make more available, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:28

Disability reform extends to 10,000 more beneficiaries

More than 10,000 additional people are expected to qualify for disability benefits under revised legislation currently under review by the House labour committee, with officials aiming for approval before the end of the parliamentary term in early April. The discussion, held on Friday, intends to overhaul the existing framework governing support for people with disabilities. […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:20

Energy crisis triggers push for green power across Europe

War in Iran and the related surge in fossil fuel prices have driven some politicians to push for more renewable energy in Europe, yet market volatility, an ​expected rise in interest rates and sluggish permitting make investors wary. Nearly a month into the conflict that caused the biggest energy market disruption ‌in history, countries reliant […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:15

Clocks go forward for daylight saving time on March 29

Cyprus will move to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026. At 3am local time (EET), clocks will move forward one hour to 4am, resulting in the loss of one hour of sleep. The change means evenings will stay brighter for longer. In the UK and Ireland (GMT), clocks will move forward from 1am […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:10

Iran war could mean stagflation for EU, Dombrovskis says

The European Union economy is at risk of stagflation as a result of the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said. “The outlook is clouded by profound uncertainty, but it is clear that we are at the risk of a stagflationary shock, that is to say, a […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:06

Cyta promises ‘absolute respect’ for rules in new electricity market role

Telecoms provider Cyta on Friday welcomed the decision by the House of Representatives to approve legislation allowing the organisation to enter the energy sector, describing it as a pivotal step in its evolution. The decision enables Cyta to expand its activities into a new and competitive market, marking a strategic shift in its operations as […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 16:03

Lidl Cyprus welcomes Easter with a grand celebration for all ages

The Lidl Food Academy is entering a fully festive Easter mood, hosting this year’s Easter open day by Lidl Cyprus, an all-day event dedicated to taste, creativity, tradition and family entertainment. On Sunday 5 April, from 10:00 until 19:00, the Lidl Food Academy premises in Nicosia will be transformed into a festive Easter setting, where […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 15:52

Etek calls for construction companies to obey laws after building collapse

The scientific and technical chamber (Etek) on Friday called on construction companies to comply with the law, after the top floor of a building which was under construction in Limassol collapsed earlier this week. “Compliance with Cypriot legislation and the relevant provisions is not a formal procedure, but an essential condition for the safe execution […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 15:49

UN rights chief urges US to conclude probe into deadly Iran school strike

The UN rights chief urged Washington to conclude its investigation into a fatal strike on a primary school in Iran at a UN Human Rights Council meeting on Friday, with some states voicing outrage over the incident. The emergency debate at the Geneva council was called by Iran to discuss the attack on the Shajareh […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 15:46

US can only confirm about a third of Iran’s missile arsenal destroyed, sources say

The United States can only determine with certainty that it has destroyed about a third of Iran’s vast missile arsenal as the US and Israeli war on the country nears its one-month mark, according to five people familiar with the US intelligence. The status of around another third is less clear but bombings likely damaged, […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 15:30

Restaurant review: Fusion restaurant gets the balance right

By Marko Ljubicic Kuzuba may be what many fusion restaurants aspire to be when they grow up: dining without gimmicks or pomposity, but with just a sprinkle of good-natured pretentiousness. Those airs may be somewhat merited, at least according to the good people over at Wiz Guide Cyprus, who named Kuzuba the 12th best restaurant […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 15:21

Keve welcome snus law as Cyprus moves to regulate market

The chamber of commerce (Keve) has welcomed the passage of new legislation regulating nicotine pouches, following a vote in parliament on Thursday. In its statement issued on Friday, Keve said it was “satisfied” with the development, adding that the law introduces protracted controls over the distribution of snus, which had circulated without formal regulation. The […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 14:59

Govt preparing ‘at all levels’ for negotiations over British bases’ future

The government us undertaking preparations “at all levels” for negotiations to take place with the United Kingdom over the future of the British bases in Cyprus, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday. “At this time, what is important is that, in this period when a regional crisis is continuing, we are all contributing, to […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 14:56

Exhibition “Cyprus Insula -History, Memory, Reality” in Brussels

The flagship exhibition of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation of (BoCCF), “Cyprus Insula – History, Memory, Reality”, travels to Brussels as part of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union, following an invitation and with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus. Since 16 March […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 14:49

Cyprus restaurants and bars ask for government support

Cyprus hospitality owners association Osika has urged President Nikos Christodoulides to extend the government’s support measures to the food and catering sector, arguing that restaurants and similar venues are an essential part of the island’s tourism offering. In a letter to the president, Osika chairman Neophytos Thrasyvoulou expressed strong concern and disappointment over the latest […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 14:45

Cyprus central bank chief warns ECB against rushing interest rate hikes

The European Central Bank should not rush to raise rates in response ​to surging energy costs, as its “baseline” outlook remains intact and there is no sign yet that ‌inflation is becoming entrenched, Cypriot central bank chief Christodoulos Patsalides said. With energy prices surging on the US-Israeli war with Iran, euro zone inflation is set […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 14:29

Iranian ambassador insists Cyprus, UK bases not targets

Urges stronger diplomatic role from Cyprus Iran’s ambassador to Cyprus, Alireza Salarian, said on Friday that neither the republic nor the British bases are considered targets in Iran’s ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, while calling on Cyprus to take a more active diplomatic role as holding the EU council presidency. In an […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 14:19

Fuel sales rise slightly in Cyprus before Iran-linked price surge

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Friday reported that total petroleum product sales in February 2026 reached 111,922 tonnes, marking a 0.1 per cent year-on-year increase compared to February 2025. However, the figures reflect market conditions before the escalation of the conflict involving Iran, which has since driven significant increases in fuel prices. Cystat recorded […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 14:16

Ex-rapper Shah sworn in as Nepal prime minister after sweeping election win

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister of Nepal on Friday, tasked with restoring political stability and creating jobs in the poor Himalayan nation long troubled by fragile governments and weak growth prospects. Shah, who wore skin-tight trousers, a matching jacket, his signature black Nepali cloth cap and sunglasses at the ceremony, is […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 14:05

Hamas disarmament plan sees Gaza’s tunnels destroyed, arms given up in stages, text shows

Hamas would be required to allow the destruction of its vast Gaza tunnel network as it lays down its arms in stages under a disarmament plan that was presented to the militants by US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, and viewed by Reuters. The plan follows an eight-month timeline that begins with a US-backed […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 14:04

Cyprus to launch screening for non-EU investors in April

Cyprus will begin screening certain foreign direct investments (FDI) from April 2, 2026, under a new law aimed at safeguarding national security and public order while aligning the country with the EU’s investment control framework. According to the finance ministry, the establishment of a framework for the control of FDI law of 2025, published as […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 13:54

Cyprus parliament approves €83.9m ports authority budget despite deficit

The House of Representatives has unanimously approved the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) budget, amounting to €83,950,909. Notably, the 2026 budget is in deficit, with projected expenditure of €83,950,909 and expected revenue of €65,190,938. The revenues are expected to come primarily from port operations, generating €37,326,560, alongside income from investments, bank interest and various financial revenues […]

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