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23 March, 2026
 

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No clear leader as polls shake up Cyprus election race

No clear leader as polls shake up Cyprus election race

Political parties are increasingly moving to the rhythm of opinion polls, both public and private, as Cyprus heads into the final two months before voters go to the ballot box....

Man steals police patrol van in Larnaca, escapes after short chase

Man steals police patrol van in Larnaca, escapes after short chase

A police patrol van being used in foot-and-mouth disease monitoring operations in the Larnaca district was stolen early Sunday morning, triggering a brief pursuit and an ongoing police investigation....

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 after cancer battle

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 after cancer battle

Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of the adult content platform OnlyFans, has died after a long battle with cancer, the company announced Monday. He was 43....

Cyprus to build new prison in isolated area as calls for reform grow

Cyprus to build new prison in isolated area as calls for reform grow

Cyprus will build a new correctional facility on a remote state-owned site near Mathiatis, Justice Minister Kostas Phytiris announced during a parliamentary Human Rights Committee session. ...

Bank of Cyprus acquires cdbBank’s healthy assets in strategic move

Bank of Cyprus acquires cdbBank’s healthy assets in strategic move

Bank of Cyprus (BOC) has acquired cdbBank, taking over only the financially healthy assets of the smaller lender, according to sources close to the deal....

Farmers protest mass culls of healthy livestock, reject compensation

Farmers protest mass culls of healthy livestock, reject compensation

Dozens of Cypriot farmers staged a peaceful protest outside the Presidential Palace on Saturday, March 21, voicing frustration over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak....

Fuel and heating oil prices soar in Cyprus, petrol could top €2 per liter

Fuel and heating oil prices soar in Cyprus, petrol could top €2 per liter

Daily attacks targeting the world’s fuel supply lifeline in the Arabian Gulf have triggered an energy shock whose effects are expected to outlast the fighting itself in Iran....

Unauthorized livestock transport detected; violators to lose compensation

Unauthorized livestock transport detected; violators to lose compensation

Cyprus authorities have detected four cases of unauthorized livestock transport in recent days, raising concern among officials as efforts intensify to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease....

Bomb explosion damages reception venue in Nicosia district

Bomb explosion damages reception venue in Nicosia district

An explosion caused by a bomb damaged a well-known reception venue in the Nicosia district early Monday, prompting an ongoing police investigation....

Monday forecast: A repeat performance from the clouds

Monday forecast: A repeat performance from the clouds

While the morning might start with only a few stray clouds, the sky is scheduled to thicken up by the afternoon, bringing local showers and the potential for isolated thunderstorms to most districts....

Government weighs return of ''Mortgage-to-Rent'' scheme to help homeowners avoid foreclosure

Government weighs return of ''Mortgage-to-Rent'' scheme to help homeowners avoid foreclosure

As debate continues over changes to foreclosure laws and Parliament races to pass legislation that will reshape the framework, the Mortgage to Rent scheme has once again come into focus....

''Business as usual'' for Easter travel

''Business as usual'' for Easter travel

Cypriots will be packing their bags this Easter season as well, even in wartime conditions, carrying a small dose of uncertainty and insecurity. This year’s Easter, which falls on April 12, finds Cypriot travelers facing a different international environment...

War sends Euribor climbing and hits loan holders

War sends Euribor climbing and hits loan holders

The war in the Middle East has clearly increased uncertainty and is putting pressure on inflation, leading to higher costs for loans in Cyprus that are tied to Euribor. More specifically, Euribor has increased by 20 basis points since the start of the war just over 20 days ago. ...

Keep calm and eat pork: Cyprus food market adjusts to foot-and-mouth fears

Keep calm and eat pork: Cyprus food market adjusts to foot-and-mouth fears

The market has not come to a halt, but there is clear anxiety, with some shoppers worried about both the availability and the price of milk and lamb ahead of the holiday period. ...

US-Israel strike Iran’s Natanz nuclear site in major escalation, bunker-buster bombs reported

US-Israel strike Iran’s Natanz nuclear site in major escalation, bunker-buster bombs reported

A joint military operation involving the United States and Israel has struck Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment site, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict....

Iranian teen Saleh Mohammadi among those executed after protest-related charges

Iranian teen Saleh Mohammadi among those executed after protest-related charges

Iran has carried out its first executions connected to the recent anti-government protests, including the killing of a teenage athlete, according to state media and human rights reports....

Five villages with the same name, one shared heart

Five villages with the same name, one shared heart

Five villages across Cyprus that share the name, "Prasteio", are taking a joint step to strengthen cooperation and preserve their shared heritage....

Fitness app slip-up may have exposed French warship’s position near Cyprus

Fitness app slip-up may have exposed French warship’s position near Cyprus

A fitness tracking app has once again come under scrutiny after publicly shared exercise data appeared to reveal the position of a major military vessel operating in the eastern Mediterranean, close to Cyprus....

Yellow warning issued as heavy thunderstorms set to hit Cyprus today

Yellow warning issued as heavy thunderstorms set to hit Cyprus today

Cyprus is set to experience a period of unstable and potentially severe weather, with the Meteorology Department issuing a yellow warning for heavy thunderstorms on Saturday....

Cyprus bolsters firefighting fleet with Black Hawk helicopter deal

Cyprus bolsters firefighting fleet with Black Hawk helicopter deal

The Ministry of Defence has finalized a leasing deal for four Black Hawk helicopters to strengthen Cyprus’ firefighting capacity ahead of the 2026 wildfire season....

Meat prices surge up to 28% in Cyprus

Meat prices surge up to 28% in Cyprus

Sharp price increases, reaching as high as 28%, have been recorded for lamb, goat, and beef in Cyprus, according to new data from the Consumer Protection Service. ...

Invest Cyprus participates in roundtable event in New York

Invest Cyprus participates in roundtable event in New York

Invest Cyprus participated yesterday, 19 March 2026, in New York in a breakfast roundtable event organised in collaboration with FT Locations and fDi Intelligence, marking the second event in the series following the launch of the collaboration in London last month. ...

Book Your Stay Now for an Unforgettable Easter of Authentic Hospitality and Tradition at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Book Your Stay Now for an Unforgettable Easter of Authentic Hospitality and Tradition at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

This Easter, the award-winning, five-star Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos invites guests to experience a truly radiant celebration, where Cypriot tradition meets authentic hospitality and refined elegance....

Politics Blog: Out with the bases!

Politics Blog: Out with the bases!

When this whole mess is over, we really should sit down and have an honest conversation with the British about the future of the bases. That’s what the president said, and for once, he’s probably voicing what most people are thinking. ...

University of Cyprus racing to launch first English-language undergraduate program in 2026

University of Cyprus racing to launch first English-language undergraduate program in 2026

The University of Cyprus is working against the clock to offer its first English-language undergraduate program starting with the 2026 academic year. ...

Action star Chuck Norris dies at 86

Action star Chuck Norris dies at 86

Chuck Norris, the 86-year-old martial artist and action movie star, has died following a sudden medical emergency in Hawaii, his family confirmed on social media Thursday....

Toyota Cyprus Holds 16th Annual ''Dream Car Contest'' for Young Artists

Toyota Cyprus Holds 16th Annual ''Dream Car Contest'' for Young Artists

For the 16th consecutive year, Toyota Cyprus took part in the global Toyota Dream Car Art Contest 2026, a painting competition organized by Toyota Motor Corporation for children up to 15 years old. This year’s theme was ''Your Dream Car.''...

Lidl Cyprus launches ''World of Needs'': Strategic re-orientation of the Non-Food range

Lidl Cyprus launches ''World of Needs'': Strategic re-orientation of the Non-Food range

The aim is to intuitively guide consumers through six clear thematic worlds, establishing Lidl as a leader in categories such as household goods, tools, toys, fashion, sports, and leisure....

Fuel prices set to rise again as war-driven costs mount

Fuel prices set to rise again as war-driven costs mount

Another jump in fuel prices appears inevitable for Cyprus, the head of the island’s gas station association warned Thursday, as global tensions continue to push energy costs higher....

Cypriot-flagged ship stranded in Gulf

Cypriot-flagged ship stranded in Gulf

A Cypriot-flagged ship remains stranded in the Arabian Gulf as authorities in Cyprus closely monitor escalating tensions in the region, Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hatzimanoli said Thursday....

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