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 ...
Global air cargo demand rises by 5.6 per cent at start of 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data on global air cargo markets for January 2026, showing that air freight demand began the year on a strong footing, with total ...
Do Cyprus’ British bases have a future?
Although the targeting of RAF Akrotiri by a Lebanon-fired drone has rekindled the chatter about the British bases’ presence painting a target on Cyprus, analysts don’t anticipate a change ...
Trump tells Starmer ‘we’ve won the war, we don’t need you’
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Britain is giving “serious thought” to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but added that the U.S. does not need ...
‘British bases, out!’
Hundreds of activists gathered in the centre of Nicosia on March 7 to peacefully protest the presence of the British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia amid the ongoing war against Iran. ...
Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders to form anti-cartel coalition
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Latin American leaders to Florida on Saturday to announce the formation of a military coalition against drug cartels, in line with an argument that ...
Scotland beat France 50-40 to keep Six Nations title race open
Wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn scored two tries each as Scotland beat France 50-40 in Edinburgh on Saturday to secure a pulsating bonus-point win that ensures the Six Nations ...
Activists demonstrate to demand removal of British bases
Hundreds of activists gathered in the centre of Nicosia on Saturday to peacefully protest the presence of the British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia amid the ongoing war against Iran.
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Bitcoin (BTC) recovers as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) delivers on roadmap
Bitcoin has staged a recovery, recently breaking back above the $70,000 level. The move follows a prior pullback that saw BTC decline to around $63,000 amid broader market pressure. The rebound also ...
Russian flag returns to Games podium with two downhill bronzes
For the first time in a decade, a Russian flag was raised on a Games podium as the country won two bronze medals in the men’s and women’s ...
Repatriation flight carrying 170 Cypriots heads to Larnaca
The government continuing flights to repatriate Cypriots and Cyprus residents back to the island with a fourth flight carrying 170 passengers set to arrive at Larnaca airport at 8pm on Saturday ...
Over 6kg cannabis seized in parcel
A parcel posted to a Cyprus address containing more than 6kg of cannabis was seized by the police’s drug squad YKAN on Saturday.
The drugs were packed in six ...
‘No information of any threats against the Republic’
Increased policing of critical infrastructure in Cyprus continues although there is currently no information regarding possible threats against the island, police spokesperson Vyron Vyronos said on Saturday.
“All the required ...
Removal of British bases needs to be discussed, Kombos tells BBC
The British bases are part of the current reality of the island, and part of how challenges are being addressed by the Republic, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos told the BBC ...
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Eze thunderbolt guides Arsenal past Mansfield into FA Cup quarter-finals
Arsenal survived a genuine scare in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday as they edged past spirited third-tier Mansfield Town 2-1, with Eberechi Eze’s thunderbolt sending the Premier ...
UK discloses four maintenance facilities operating in Ukraine
Britain disclosed on Saturday that it had four facilities operating in Ukraine to carry out repair and maintenance work for armoured vehicles and other military equipment being used in the ...
Arrival of British warship delayed due to navy union shift plan
The arrival in Cyprus of the British warship Dragon, scheduled next week, has been delayed as the personnel responsible for its preparation are subject to cost cutting by the British ...