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04 March, 2026
 

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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....

When will the war end

When will the war end

The all-powerful United States is acting without being constrained by the even limited and sometimes perfunctory scruples of the past. It did so last October in Venezuela. It is doing so now in the Middle East....

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....

Legendary Fanny Ardant comes to perform at the Cyprus International Theatre Festival

Legendary Fanny Ardant comes to perform at the Cyprus International Theatre Festival

There are names that instantly open the door to the world of great art. Fanny Ardant is one of them. A legendary French actress and an icon of European cinema and theatre comes to Cyprus as the headliner of the Cyprus International Theatre Festival ...

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....

India–Cyprus business summit goes ahead despite regional tensions

India–Cyprus business summit goes ahead despite regional tensions

Even as regional tensions disrupted travel plans and kept many participants away, the India–Cyprus Business & Investment Summit 2026 moved forward Tuesday in Nicosia, underscoring growing economic ties between the two countries and a shared push to turn diplomacy into business opportunities....

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....

Cyprus businesses on alert due to Middle East conflict

Cyprus businesses on alert due to Middle East conflict

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing concern among Cyprus’ business community, prompting local organizations to emphasize caution, careful monitoring, and readiness to respond to any disruptions....

European gas prices jump nearly 50% as Qatar halts LNG production

European gas prices jump nearly 50% as Qatar halts LNG production

European natural gas prices soared Monday, with benchmark rates jumping as much as 45%, after Qatar announced a halt to liquefied natural gas production at its giant North Field plant amid escalating conflict in the Middle East....

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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