Cyprus ‘consistently’ warned British bases could be a target
The Cypriot government had “consistently” warned that the United Kingdom’s bases on the island could be a target in the event of a conflict in the region, Foreign Minister ...
One lane closed after Limassol motorway tunnel crash
One lane has been closed after a road traffic collision in the tunnel on the motorway which connects Paphos and Limassol, the police said on Sunday morning,
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Christodoulides promises to ‘stand by’ farmers amid foot and mouth outbreak
President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday promised to “stand by” farmers impacted by the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the Larnaca district, following a meeting with stakeholders at ...
From storms to sensors: how cross-border research with UK partners shapes safer and greener technologies
Since the UK rejoined Horizon Europe in 2024, EU-funded cross-border research with UK partners has been delivering safer, smarter, more sustainable technologies for everyday life.
By Ali Jones
On a test ...
Iranian attacks on Dubai rattle investors and cloud safe-haven aura
Soon after the first Iranian missile and drone attacks on Dubai last week, two Indian entrepreneurs based there tried to move more than $100,000 each from their local bank accounts to ...
Number of people repatriated from Middle East to Cyprus reaches 950
The number of people who have been repatriated from the Middle East to Cyprus since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East eight days ago has reached 950, the ...
Majority consensus reached on Iran’s next supreme leader
The clerical body that will choose Iran’s next supreme leader, succeeding the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has more or less reached a majority consensus, Assembly of Experts member Ayatollah ...
Former Greek PM warns Cyprus joining Nato ‘can only lead to new dangers’
Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras has warned that Cyprus joining Nato would “only lead to new dangers”.
Speaking at the presentation of his book in the town of Kozani ...
Euro area sees slight decline in total market production
Total market production increased by 0.2 per cent in the European Union, while it decreased by 0.1 per cent in the euro area during December 2025, compared with the previous month, according to ...
Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been deliberate attack, police say
The US embassy in Oslo was hit by a loud explosion early on Sunday, causing minor damage but no injuries in what may have been a deliberate attack linked to ...
UK ‘mulls sending aircraft carrier’ towards Cyprus
The United Kingdom is considering sending an aircraft carrier in Cyprus’ direction, with the conflict in the Middle East continuing into its second full week, according to reports on Sunday.
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Israel expands Iran strikes as Tehran moves to name new supreme leader
Israeli forces expanded their bombardment of Iran overnight, striking fuel depots near Tehran, while Bahrain said an Iranian attack had damaged one of its desalination plants, signalling a widening assault ...
39 flights to and from Larnaca cancelled, Paphos runs full schedule
A total of 39 flights to and from Larnaca airport were cancelled on Sunday, with the conflict in the Middle East rolling into its second full week. Paphos airport, however, is ...
The beautiful noises of Cyprus!
Cyprus is one of the noisiest places in Europe.
And it’s not just the nightly barking dogs and the ever-present honking!
Studies have shown that nearly half of the ...
Today’s weather: Clear skies, spring temperatures
Sunday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, though localised cloud cover is expected to affect some parts.
Temperatures will rise to a maximum ...
Ukraine’s interceptor drone makers look at exports to the Gulf as Iran war flares
Ukrainian manufacturers of cheap interceptor drones designed to knock out enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) say they have the capacity to export in large volumes, amid enquiries from the United ...
How lawful is the Iran war?
No one believes that Iran was planning to attack the US and Israel imminently on Saturday a week ago, justifying the pre-emptive attack on Iran while negotiations were in progress ...
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 2:
Cyprus’ economic expansion in 2026 reflects the consolidation of a model heavily reliant on services, foreign investment and ...
India eye T20 history, New Zealand hunt maiden World Cup
India’s bid to become the first team to retain the Twenty20 World Cup will collide with New Zealand’s quest for a maiden global white-ball crown when the finalists ...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: Enjoying living in fear as war brings back glory days of Covid
THE BOMBING War against Iran has revived the Covid spirit among our paranoid countrymen who enjoy having a reason to live in fear every minute of the day.
Nicosia’s ...
Trump rejects settling Iran war, raises prospect of killing all its potential leaders
President Donald Trump said he is not interested in negotiating with Iran and raised the possibility that the Iran war would only end once Tehran no longer has a functioning ...
Our View: If Cyprus not a target why do we need armada of warships?
Contradictions and mixed signals have consistently marked the government’s discourse, because the objective is always to win publicity points. The example is set by President Nikos Christodoulides himself and ...
UK construction sector downturn extends to 14th consecutive month
Activity in Britain’s construction sector contracted for the 14th month in a row in February, extending its longest downturn since the global financial crisis despite an improvement in business ...
Businesses to get practical help with banking transactions and interest rates
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) recently announced the launch of a new cooperation with the Association of Cyprus Banks, aimed at publishing informational materials for the local ...