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18 April, 2026
 

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Greek frigates arrive in Cyprus as Athens boosts defensive support (pics)

Greek frigates arrive in Cyprus as Athens boosts defensive support (pics)

Two Greek naval frigates arrived in Cyprus on Wednesday morning, completing Athens’ announced military support to the island as regional tensions continue to escalate....

Official Launch of the Cyprus Institute of Directors & Corporate Governance

Official Launch of the Cyprus Institute of Directors & Corporate Governance

With the aim of enhancing the institutional role of Boards of Directors and strengthening corporate governance standards in Cyprus, the official launch of the Cyprus Institute of Directors & Corporate Governance (CyIoDCG) will take place on Monday, 9 March 2026....

Greek jets intercept drone, US Embassy locked down for safety (update)

Greek jets intercept drone, US Embassy locked down for safety (update)

Two Greek F-16 fighter jets intercepted a drone before it entered Cypriot airspace, government sources said Wednesday, in the latest sign of how rising regional tensions are increasingly affecting the island....

More flights grounded at Larnaca Airport, passengers face ongoing disruptions

More flights grounded at Larnaca Airport, passengers face ongoing disruptions

Flight disruptions continued at Larnaca Airport on Wednesday, with dozens of arrivals and departures canceled as airlines adjust schedules amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East....

Today's weather report is feeling indecisive: Sunshine now, drama later

Today's weather report is feeling indecisive: Sunshine now, drama later

Today will start off mostly clear, the weather equivalent of being on its best behavior. However, the west may see some extra clouds sneaking in. As the day goes on, things will turn partly cloudy....

US Embassy authorizes departure of non-essential staff from Cyprus amid regional tensions

US Embassy authorizes departure of non-essential staff from Cyprus amid regional tensions

The United States has authorized non-emergency government personnel and family members stationed in Cyprus to leave the island voluntarily, according to an updated travel advisory posted Wednesday morning by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia....

Drone-linked fire erupts near U.S. Consulate in Dubai (video)

Drone-linked fire erupts near U.S. Consulate in Dubai (video)

Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the United States Consulate in Dubai has been successfully contained....

Court of Appeal upholds father’s conviction, increases sentence in daughter rape case

Court of Appeal upholds father’s conviction, increases sentence in daughter rape case

A father convicted of raping his underage daughter has failed in his attempt to overturn the verdict, after the Cyprus Court of Appeal rejected his appeal and increased parts of his sentence....

Nineteen Cyprus-flagged vessels currently operating in Persian Gulf

Nineteen Cyprus-flagged vessels currently operating in Persian Gulf

Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Shipping has confirmed that 19 Cyprus-flagged vessels are currently operating in the Persian Gulf and that no safety issues have been reported involving either the ships or their crews....

Cyprus steps up diabetes fight with focus on prevention and patient care

Cyprus steps up diabetes fight with focus on prevention and patient care

Cyprus is intensifying efforts to tackle diabetes through Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said over the weekend, describing the condition as a growing public health challenge both locally and worldwide....

Cyprus ramps up culling  as authorities race to contain foot-and-mouth outbreak

Cyprus ramps up culling  as authorities race to contain foot-and-mouth outbreak

Authorities are intensifying efforts to contain the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting livestock units in the Larnaca district, with thousands of animals either already culled or scheduled for destruction in the coming days....

US turns to Cyprus to help evacuate Americans from Middle East

US turns to Cyprus to help evacuate Americans from Middle East

The United States has asked Cyprus to assist American citizens seeking to leave conflict-hit countries in the Middle East, as regional tensions continue to escalate, journalist Michalis Ignatiou said Tuesday....

UK becomes latest country to send defense support to Cyprus

UK becomes latest country to send defense support to Cyprus

Britain plans to send a warship to defend its Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Akrotiri in Cyprus from potential Iranian attacks, according to the Times newspaper....

Iranian drone that hit Akrotiri carried Russian anti-jamming tech

Iranian drone that hit Akrotiri carried Russian anti-jamming tech

Officials analyzing the wreckage of an Iranian Shahed drone that struck Britain’s RAF base at Akrotiri on Monday have reportedly found a Russian-made Kometa antenna, a discovery that could have major implications for the ongoing Middle East conflict....

Larnaca Airport sees dozens of flight cancellations

Larnaca Airport sees dozens of flight cancellations

Flight disruptions continued Tuesday at Larnaca Airport as escalating tensions in the Middle East forced airlines to cancel dozens of arrivals and departures, adding further uncertainty for travelers heading to and from Cyprus....

From ambition to activation: Organisations stand at the untapped edge of AI’s potential, reveals Deloitte’s ''State of AI'' report

From ambition to activation: Organisations stand at the untapped edge of AI’s potential, reveals Deloitte’s ''State of AI'' report

The Deloitte AI Institute unveiled its “The State of AI in the Enterprise: The Untapped Edge - 2026 AI report” revealing how organisations are currently engaging with AI and the impacts, changes and considerations this technology is introducing....

EMPOWER: Empowering Teachers for Science Learning through Modelling-Based Approaches

EMPOWER: Empowering Teachers for Science Learning through Modelling-Based Approaches

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 with innovative tools and strategies grounded in modelling-based learning approaches....

Lidl Cyprus: Permanent low prices on selected fresh pork meats

Lidl Cyprus: Permanent low prices on selected fresh pork meats

Lidl Cyprus is bringing a new initiative to the foreground that highlights its long-standing commitment to permanent low prices. With a clear sense of its social responsibility and a deep understanding of the needs of Cypriot households,...

OPEN CALL 10 Years Anniversary (2016-2026)

OPEN CALL 10 Years Anniversary (2016-2026)

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is planning a new series of activities/events to mark the 10th anniversary of the FANEROMENI 26 Arts Festival (2016-2026) and issues an OPEN CALL to young artists, groups, and creators to submit their proposals....

Georgetown University to open branch in Greece

Georgetown University to open branch in Greece

Georgetown University is establishing a branch in Greece in partnership with the Public Power Corporation (PPC), according to an application submitted to the Education Ministry for the creation of a university legal entity....

Elite Greek fighter jets arrive in Cyprus to bolster air defenses

Elite Greek fighter jets arrive in Cyprus to bolster air defenses

Athens has deployed some of the most advanced fighter aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force to Cyprus in a move aimed at reinforcing the air defense umbrella of the Republic of Cyprus....

War moves closer as France also sends anti-missile systems and a frigate to Cyprus

War moves closer as France also sends anti-missile systems and a frigate to Cyprus

Cyprus is stepping up security and hosting an increasing international military presence as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran entered its fourth day Tuesday, raising fears of a wider regional war just a short distance from the island....

Today’s forecast: Sunbathing on the shore, snow-spotting in the peaks

Today’s forecast: Sunbathing on the shore, snow-spotting in the peaks

March is officially settling in, and a weak high-pressure system is currently keeping the peace (at least in terms of weather) across the island....

Khamenei’s wife succumbs to injuries days after military strikes

Khamenei’s wife succumbs to injuries days after military strikes

Iranian media reported Monday that the wife of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died after being critically injured during recent US–Israeli strikes....

Wave of Iranian travelers enters Turkey

Wave of Iranian travelers enters Turkey

Large numbers of Iranian nationals crossed into Turkey on Monday afternoon, according to a Reuters witness, as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran intensified. Several arrivals described growing anxiety in Iran’s capital and long lines forming at fuel stations....

Selected Limassol schools to remain closed Tuesday under precautionary measures

Selected Limassol schools to remain closed Tuesday under precautionary measures

Three schools in the Limassol district will not open on Tuesday after the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth decided to introduce precautionary measures....

Iranian general warns of “intense” missile strikes on Cyprus (video)

Iranian general warns of “intense” missile strikes on Cyprus (video)

A senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that Cyprus could face heavy missile attacks, citing what he described as a growing United States military presence on the island, according to Khabar Fouri....

At least 165 dead after strike hits girls’ school in southern Iran

At least 165 dead after strike hits girls’ school in southern Iran

The number of people killed in an Israeli strike on a girls’ elementary school in southern Iran has climbed to 165, according to Iranian state media....

Qatar: Weekend strikes hit civilians areas, not U.S. targets

Qatar: Weekend strikes hit civilians areas, not U.S. targets

Iran said its weekend missile and drone attacks across the Gulf were aimed at U.S. facilities, but Qatar says that’s not the case. The strikes mainly hit civilian neighborhoods, businesses, and key infrastructure....

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