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BOC eyes strategic acquisitions in insurance, asset management and fintech

BOC eyes strategic acquisitions in insurance, asset management and fintech

Bank of Cyprus says it is keeping a close watch for potential acquisitions that could add value to the group, focusing on three main areas: insurance, asset management and fintech....

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Panic buying hit supermarkets last Monday as Middle East tensions rose

Panic buying hit supermarkets last Monday as Middle East tensions rose

Panic buying swept through Cyprus’ retail market at the start of the week, as anxious consumers rushed to supermarkets amid growing tensions in the Middle East and reports of attacks near the British bases at RAF Akrotiri....

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Dozens of flights continue to be canceled in Cyprus

Dozens of flights continue to be canceled in Cyprus

Flights between Cyprus and several Middle Eastern countries were thrown into chaos Monday, with 38 flights canceled at Larnaca International Airport as tensions across the region continue to disrupt air travel....

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Warships gather around Cyprus as Macron meets Christodoulides in Paphos

Warships gather around Cyprus as Macron meets Christodoulides in Paphos

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to arrive in Cyprus on Monday for high-level talks with President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as European allies step up military support for the island following last week’s drone attack....

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Monday weather bulletin: Calm skies, before the atmosphere starts multitasking

Monday weather bulletin: Calm skies, before the atmosphere starts multitasking

A weak high-pressure system is currently in charge of the region, the atmospheric equivalent of a manager who mostly just keeps things running quietly....

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Farmers demand end to mass slaughter of healthy animals and push for nationwide vaccination

Farmers demand end to mass slaughter of healthy animals and push for nationwide vaccination

A nationwide vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease is intensifying across Cyprus as agricultural organizations meet with President Nikos Christodoulides today to demand changes to the current strategy for tackling the outbreak....

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Turkey reportedly deploying four warplanes to occupied northern Cyprus

Turkey reportedly deploying four warplanes to occupied northern Cyprus

Turkey is expected to deploy four military aircraft to occupied northern Cyprus on Sunday, where they are scheduled to land at the airport in Tymbou, according to reports by the Turkish Cypriot newspaper Yeni Düzen....

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Pets prohibited in Cyprus Civil Defence shelters

Pets prohibited in Cyprus Civil Defence shelters

Cyprus Civil Defence officials have confirmed that pets are not allowed inside public emergency shelters, a rule introduced because of safety and capacity concerns....

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If not now, when?

If not now, when?

The unprecedented crisis our country is experiencing because of the war in the Middle East has revealed just how operationally unprepared we are to manage tensions that may arise....

 |  OPINION
Diver dies near Zenobia shipwreck in Larnaca

Diver dies near Zenobia shipwreck in Larnaca

A Cypriot diver has died after an incident near the famous Zenobia shipwreck off the coast of Larnaca, prompting an emergency response on Saturday morning....

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European military response to defend Cyprus shows EU security autonomy

European military response to defend Cyprus shows EU security autonomy

The European Union’s ability to act quickly to protect one of its member states was demonstrated by the recent deployment of military forces to Cyprus, European Council President António Costa said on Friday evening....

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Cyprus returns 97 irregular migrants in latest repatriation operation

Cyprus returns 97 irregular migrants in latest repatriation operation

Authorities returned 97 foreign nationals to their home countries on 6 March 2026, as part of ongoing government efforts to address irregular migration....

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Flights returning to normal at Cyprus airports as major airlines resume operations

Flights returning to normal at Cyprus airports as major airlines resume operations

Air travel to and from Cyprus is gradually returning to normal following several days of disruptions caused by developments in the Middle East....

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New traffic camera fines take effect in Cyprus starting today

New traffic camera fines take effect in Cyprus starting today

Drivers in Cyprus who ignore traffic lights could soon feel it in their wallets and on their driving record....

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Foot-and-mouth outbreak grows as more farms hit and animal deaths pass 7,000

Foot-and-mouth outbreak grows as more farms hit and animal deaths pass 7,000

The foot-and-mouth outbreak in Cyprus continues to spread, with authorities confirming nine new infected livestock units and warning that more than 7,000 animals have now been culled in an effort to contain the highly contagious disease....

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Pay with a Bank of Cyprus card and get 6 months of Foody Pro for free

Pay with a Bank of Cyprus card and get 6 months of Foody Pro for free

How would you like to enjoy your Foody orders with €0 delivery fee and exclusive offers for six months? Now, Bank of Cyprus cards become your “passport” to the world of Foody Pro! ...

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Cyprus preparing mass alert system to warn public during crises

Cyprus preparing mass alert system to warn public during crises

Authorities in Cyprus are moving ahead with plans to launch a nationwide emergency alert system designed to quickly inform the public during crises, with officials saying the platform is expected to be ready by early June....

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Ukraine accuses Hungary of detaining bank staff carrying $82 million in cash and gold

Ukraine accuses Hungary of detaining bank staff carrying $82 million in cash and gold

Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary escalated Friday after Kyiv accused Hungarian authorities of detaining seven employees of a Ukrainian state bank who were transporting tens of millions of dollars in cash and gold through the country....

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More flights canceled as dozens of arrivals and departures scrapped

More flights canceled as dozens of arrivals and departures scrapped

Travel plans were disrupted Friday at Larnaca International Airport, where dozens of flights were canceled, leaving passengers scrambling for alternatives....

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Police issue 121 traffic citations in overnight nationwide enforcement operation

Police issue 121 traffic citations in overnight nationwide enforcement operation

Police across Cyprus carried out a large coordinated enforcement operation overnight, resulting in 121 traffic violation reports as authorities intensified efforts to maintain public order and prevent serious criminal activity....

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Christodoulides: Cyprus monitoring missile threats as attacks target British bases

Christodoulides: Cyprus monitoring missile threats as attacks target British bases

President Nikos Christodoulides said recent attacks linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East have so far targeted only the British military bases on the island, as regional tensions continue to ripple across the Eastern Mediterranean....

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Sirens sound in Akrotiri at 09:50 as British Bases issue security alert

Sirens sound in Akrotiri at 09:50 as British Bases issue security alert

Sirens were heard in the Akrotiri area on Friday morning, prompting concern among local residents....

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UK bolsters Cyprus bases with warship and anti-drone helicopters

UK bolsters Cyprus bases with warship and anti-drone helicopters

Britain is strengthening the defence of its military bases in Cyprus with new naval and air deployments, including armed helicopters and a Royal Navy destroyer, as tensions rise across the Middle East....

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BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026

BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026

''BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026'', the largest defence and security conference and exhibition in Cyprus, has successfully concluded....

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Friday, March 06 forecast: Sun starts the day, clouds take the afternoon shift

Friday, March 06 forecast: Sun starts the day, clouds take the afternoon shift

A shy little high-pressure system is hovering over the area, doing just enough to be noticed but not enough to take full control....

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Akrotiri evacuees find refuge at St. George Monastery

Akrotiri evacuees find refuge at St. George Monastery

Residents forced to leave their homes in Akrotiri following a drone-related security incident are temporarily staying at a nearby monastery while officials determine when it will be safe for them to return....

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Strait of Hormuz crisis leaves 35,000 sailors and cruise passengers stranded in Gulf

Strait of Hormuz crisis leaves 35,000 sailors and cruise passengers stranded in Gulf

About 20,000 merchant sailors and roughly 15,000 cruise passengers are currently unable to leave the Arabian Gulf as tensions between the United States and Iran threaten maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Nations’ shipping agency....

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What might China be thinking?

What might China be thinking?

It would be fascinating to know what leaders in Beijing are thinking as the war in the Middle East unfolds. China has shown that it sees itself as a systemic player and dislikes international turbulence that threatens the global economy as well as its own. ...

 |  OPINION
Parliament bans age discrimination in vehicle insurance

Parliament bans age discrimination in vehicle insurance

Cyprus’ House of Representatives has approved new legislation aimed at preventing insurance companies from refusing vehicle coverage solely on the basis of a driver’s age. ...

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Russia weighs redirecting gas away from Europe while Iran conflict pushes energy prices higher

Russia weighs redirecting gas away from Europe while Iran conflict pushes energy prices higher

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that Moscow could suspend natural gas deliveries to Europe if current market conditions persist, as global energy prices climb amid intensifying tensions involving Iran....

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