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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 19:22

Gesy introduces prescription barcodes from Friday

Gesy beneficiaries will be able to use a barcode to collect prescriptions from pharmacies from Friday, removing the need to verbally provide personal details, the health insurance organisation (HIO) said on Tuesday. The barcode will be issued electronically through the system’s beneficiaries portal and can be displayed on a mobile phone, tablet or similar device. […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 19:18

MPs criticise limited student grant increase

Members of the House education committee expressed strong reactions on Tuesday to a government bill revising student grants, with criticism focusing on the scale of financial support and whether commitments made by the president are being met. The proposal, presented by finance ministry permanent secretary Andreas Zachariades is expected to cost €10.5 million and aims to […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 19:14

Fitiris to push forward on Mathiatis prison plans despite community objection

Justice minister Costas Fitiris assured on Tuesday that the new central prison will be built on the outskirts of Mathiatis, citing its distance, its status as state land, and the requirement for the facility to be built on the outskirts of the capital. “We have to start somewhere,” Fitiris insisted, adding that all studies and […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 19:09

Jet2 sees drop in Cyprus bookings as Iran conflict shifts demand

Bookings to Cyprus are falling sharply as travellers opt for western Mediterranean destinations amid uncertainty from the conflict in the Middle East, Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy said on Tuesday. Speaking during the airline’s annual conference in Cadiz, he admitted that “bookings to Cyprus and Turkey are drying up, cancellations are up and our aircraft are […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 19:03

Networking brunch for Cyprus musicians

Cyprus musicians unite! In an effort to bring together the musicians, composers, lyricists and venue owners of the island, AMusEd organises the 1st Musicians Networking Brunch in Cyprus this spring. It invites music creators and industry professionals who want to connect, explore possible collaborations and expand their professional network to attend a breakfast morning of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 18:58

Central Bank warns of slower growth and rising inflation amid Middle East conflict

The ongoing war in the Middle East and geopolitical uncertainty with the following significant increase in the price of oil, is expected to have a direct negative effect on the Cypriot economy, mainly in the short term, the Central Bank warned on Tuesday. It also cautioned that inflation is set to rise in 2026, while […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 18:14

Yellow weather warning issued for Cyprus through Thursday

The met office issued a yellow warning on Tuesday for storms, hail and strong winds, which will be in effect from 9.00 pm tonight until 6.00pm tomorrow. Authorities said conditions indicate isolated strong storms ahead, affecting Limassol and Larnaca tonight and tomorrow morning, before spreading to Troodos and Nicosia during midday and afternoon. Heavy rainfall […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 18:14

Greek economy remains robust despite Middle East risks, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday said that Greece’s economic growth remains robust, supported by strong domestic demand and ongoing reforms under Next Generation EU, although risks from the conflict in the Middle East continue to cloud the outlook. Specifically, the IMF stated that Greece is well positioned to cope with external shocks, as […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 18:03

Call for fuel companies to keep fuel prices as low as possible

Consumers should brace for fuel price fluctuations, with the overall trend going up, the head of the petrol stations association said on Tuesday. As long as the war in the Middle East goes on, no one can predict where the price of fuel will reach, said Savvas Prokopiou. “At this stage, the upward trend continues,” […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 18:02

Investment firm completes own share purchase

Demetra Holdings on Tuesday announced yet another buyback of its own shares following a transaction executed the previous day. Specifically, the firm moved forward with the purchase of 8,300 own shares at an average price of €1.402 on March 23, 2026. These transactions were conducted through the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corporation (CISCO). A first […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 17:43

Dead seal found off Paphos coast

A dead seal was discovered on Tuesday morning on the coast of Neo Chorio in Paphos, prompting an immediate response from the fisheries department following reports from members of the public. Authorities moved quickly to secure and recover the animal, with examinations expected to determine the cause of death. Initial indications remain unclear, with officials […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 17:35

Mullally prepares to be enthroned as Church of England’s first female leader

When Sarah Mullally is enthroned as the Church of England’s first female Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, she will inherit a task that has eluded her predecessors: uniting a divided 85-million-strong global Anglican Communion. Mullally, 63, will be installed at Canterbury Cathedral before an audience of 2,000 guests, including heir-to-the-throne Prince William, his wife Kate, […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 17:28

Europe dangerously unprepared for worsening wildfires, report says

Europe is dangerously unprepared to tackle a growing wildfire crisis, and must overhaul its fleets of firefighting aircraft and step up investment, according to a report. The paper – commissioned by Portugal-based Avincis, which leases firefighting planes and helicopters – said the increased risk across southern Europe was down to climate change, falling rural populations […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 17:16

Mbappe fit and ready to play every game before World Cup

France striker Kylian Mbappe says he has fully recovered from a knee injury and wants to play all of Real Madrid’s remaining matches in the season run-in as he builds toward the World Cup. The 27-year-old missed four league games in 2026 due to a lingering knee issue from last season but featured off the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 17:11

Cypriot intelligence ‘contacted Hezbollah’ to give reassurances over Akrotiri base

Cyprus intelligence service chief Tasos Tzionis contacted Lebanese insurgent group Hezbollah to ask for reassurances that the British Akrotiri air force base would not be used as a target, according to reports on Tuesday. Lebanese newspaper the Beirut Time reported that Tzionis “contacted Hezbollah’s leadership and asked them to convey a message of reassurance to […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 16:36

First conviction for AI-generated child sexual abuse material

The Limassol district court has issued its first sentence in a case relating to the creation and spreading of AI-generated child sexual abuse content, marking the first of its kind in the Republic, the state law office said on Tuesday. “[The two defendants] chose to act against individuals who never appear to have bothered them […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 16:31

Demosthenous murder trial postponed amid disclosure delays

The trial into the premeditated murder of Limassol businessman Stavros Demosthenous was postponed on Tuesday to April 29 after the emergence of testimonial material that has yet to be disclosed to the defence. The criminal court ruled the delay was necessary to ensure the defence has full access to the evidential record before responding to […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 16:18

Georgia woman faces murder charge after taking abortion pill

A 31-year-old Georgia woman has been charged with murder after she took abortion medication and gave birth to a premature infant who died within hours, according to court documents and arrest records. Alexia Moore was arrested, charged and jailed by local police earlier this month in coastal Camden County, Georgia, near the Florida border over […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 16:11

MPs call for rent cap on artists using Turkish Cypriot properties

The House refugee committee on Tuesday called for an immediate halt to rent increase notices for artists and craftsmen operating in Turkish Cypriot properties at the Mesoyios artists’ park in Larnaca. The decision was taken during a session attended by the deputy culture minister Vasiliki Kassianidou amid growing concern over reported rent hikes that could […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 16:02

Keve mission boosts Cyprus education presence in Greece

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Tuesday announced the completion of a mission to promote Cypriot universities in Greece, after organising a series of education fairs across multiple cities. According to the chamber, the initiative included events held in Heraklion in Crete, Rhodes and Athens, attracting interest from students and parents. The […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 15:59

Chancellor says UK will help ‘those who need it most’ with energy support

British Chancellor Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday that government support for households to offset the increase in energy costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East would not jeopardise her plans to repair the public finances. “As we respond to this crisis, we must learn the mistakes of the past,” Reeves told lawmakers. She […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 15:56

New foot-and-mouth case in Dromolaxia as infected farms rise to 46

A new case of foot and mouth disease has been detected in a small sheep and goat unit in Dromolaxia, bringing the total number of affected livestock farms to 46, veterinary services officer Sotiria Georgiadou said on Tuesday. Around 23,000 sheep and goats have so far been culled as part of efforts to contain the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 15:52

Three Turkish F-16s take off from north’s airport

Three Turkish F-16 fighter jets took off from the north’s Ercan (Tymbou) airport on Tuesday afternoon. The sound of the jets’ engines firing up was audible across most of eastern Nicosia, while people in northern Nicosia’s industrial zone, which is located between Kioneli and Mandres, also reported hearing jets flying overhead. Sources close to the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.03.2026 15:45

Health services even in remote areas a duty, says minister

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides wrapped up a tour of hospitals across the island on Tuesday with a visit to Polis Chrysochous hospital, where he said the state had a duty to offer health services to all people, no matter how remote their area of residence. He said the hospital was the “last but not least” […]

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