Italy summons Iranian ambassador over Cyprus drone strike
The Italian foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned the Iranian ambassador in Rome to protest the firing of a drone at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus.
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Construction on Aykut’s developments in the north resumes
Construction works have reportedly resumed on some of the properties under development in the north by convicted usurper of Greek Cypriot property Simon Aykut, House refugee committee MPs said on ...
Greek shipping minister warns of alarming situation in Strait of Hormuz
Greece’s shipping minister on Tuesday called for the protection of global shipping and seafarers, amid an “alarming” situation that has left dozens of ships stranded in the Strait of ...
‘Any threat against Cyprus is unacceptable’
Any threat against Cyprus is unacceptable, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday during a meeting with his country’s leader of the opposition Nikos Androulakis.
“Any threat against ...
Akrotiri evacuation to remain in place until Friday
Akrotiri municipality will remain under evacuation until Friday, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, with the situation set to be reassessed at the end of the week.
Civil defence teams are continuing ...
Innovative EMPOWER project to equip Europe’s science educators
A new Erasmus+ initiative, the EMPOWER project (Empowering Teachers for Science Learning through Modelling-Based Approaches), aims to transform the teaching and learning of Science Education across Europe by equipping teachers ...
Greece puts country at Cyprus’ ‘full disposal’
Cyprus and Greece stand united and will “always be part of the solution” in the context of ongoing tensions in the region, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday after meeting ...
Passengers scrambling to find flights, routes, out of Middle East
Airline stocks in Asia and Europe extended losses on Tuesday as the U.S. and Israeli air war against Iran escalated, with carriers monitoring fuel price spikes and passengers scrambling ...
Cyprus Post warns of mail delays
The Cyprus Post said on Tuesday that due to the unstable situation in the region and ongoing flight changes and cancellations, the dispatch of postal items to destinations in Europe ...
US ‘is not using Cyprus’, Starmer says
The United States’ military “is not using Cyprus”, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said.
Fielding a question in his country’s parliament from opposition party Liberal Democrat MP Al ...
Communities around Akrotiri report public unrest
Communities around the Akrotiri British air base reported a quiet night, following Monday’s Iranian-backed drone strike launched from Lebanon, however they did report people panicking and hundreds contacting the ...
Impact of Iran conflict on oil and LNG
With senior US officials estimating that a war with Iran is now expected to last weeks, not days, and Iran’s declaration of war on Israel and the US, the ...
Public urged to know closest bomb shelter, recognise siren signals
The interior ministry on Tuesday reiterated instructions to the public in case of military aggression directed at Cyprus, including becoming familiar with the nearest bomb shelter and recognising siren signals.
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What the crowds don’t see: inside Limassol carnival
As a born and bred Nicosian, my relationship with the Limassol carnival growing up was limited to a mad dash to see the Sunday parade; a last-minute costume and the ...
Cyprus cheesemakers call for urgent measures to contain FMD
The cheesemakers association on Tuesday urged the government to implement immediate preventive measures to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, warning that the outbreak threatens livestock production and the wider ...
Foot-and-mouth outbreak contained within 22 units
The spread of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus remains confined to 22 livestock units in the Larnaca district, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, with culling and vaccination operations ongoing to prevent further infections.
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Banking
Bank of Cyprus targets 100 per cent profit payout to shareholders by 2027
The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Tuesday outlined updated financial targets and capital allocation plans at an investor presentation.
At the same time, GlobalWealth Group PLC announced that the Bank ...
Paphos targets German tourists at ITB Berlin
Paphos is stepping up efforts to deepen its footprint in the German market, as the Paphos Regional Tourism Board (Etap) takes part in ITB Berlin, held from March 3 to 5.
According ...
Red Cross opens children’s activity centre for affected families
The launch of a temporary children’s activity centre to assist families impacted by evacuations and school closures in Limassol, was announced by the Cyprus Red Cross on Tuesday.
The ...
Buildup of forces in Cyprus ‘necessary’, Letymbiotis says
The buildup of foreign military forces in and around Cyprus in recent days is “necessary”, after the island was hit by a drone, but the Republic of Cyprus itself is ...
Monjasa manager recognised for building regional shipping footprint
YoungShip Cyprus hosted its Young Leader Award Ceremony during the ‘Melodies Across the Sea’ event in February 2026 at Limassol New Port, bringing together the maritime community, industry figures and young ...
What’s good for entertainment is bad for learning
I don’t read a lot of non-fiction, and I almost never review non-fiction. The Digital Delusion is a book I felt I had to make an exception for, because ...
Israeli envoy says Iran strike on Cyprus reflects ‘desperation’
Israel’s permanent representative to the United Nations said on Tuesday that Iran’s actions involving Cyprus underline what he described as Tehran’s growing desperation.
Speaking to correspondents at ...
Fidan says risk of Iran targeting Cyprus remains very limited
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday played down the likelihood of Cyprus becoming a target of an Iranian attack, describing the risk as very limited despite rising regional tensions.
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