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13 March, 2026
 

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Cyprus among EU countries with fewest people living alone

Cyprus among EU countries with fewest people living alone

Cyprus remains one of the most family-oriented societies in Europe, with just 12.6% of people living alone, the third-lowest share in the European Union, according to new household composition data released by Eurostat....

Six-month freeze on primary home foreclosures proposed

Six-month freeze on primary home foreclosures proposed

A proposal has been put forward to temporarily halt foreclosures on primary residences valued at up to €400,000 for a period of at least six months, as uncertainty grows over the potential economic impact of developments in the Middle East....

Historic success for Cyprus at European Para Powerlifting Championship (video)

Historic success for Cyprus at European Para Powerlifting Championship (video)

Cyprus celebrated a series of significant achievements at the European Para Powerlifting Championship and European Open, held in Tbilisi, Georgia from March 6-11, 2026, with Cypriot athletes delivering historic performances and bringing home multiple medals....

Russian envoy criticises NATO build-up near Cyprus

Russian envoy criticises NATO build-up near Cyprus

The Russian ambassador to Cyprus has expressed concern over the reported build-up of NATO forces in the eastern Mediterranean near the island, warning that increased military activity risks further destabilising an already tense region....

Court of Appeal rules 9-year sentence for rape is not excessive

Court of Appeal rules 9-year sentence for rape is not excessive

A nine-year prison sentence imposed on a man convicted of raping a woman in Limassol has been upheld by the Cyprus Court of Appeal, which rejected his claim that the punishment was excessive....

EU Health Commissioner heads to Cyprus as foot-and-mouth outbreak grows

EU Health Commissioner heads to Cyprus as foot-and-mouth outbreak grows

The European Union’s commissioner for health and animal welfare will visit Cyprus this week as authorities scramble to contain the growing outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting farms across the island....

Thousands of public accounts still waiting to be checked, Audit Office says

Thousands of public accounts still waiting to be checked, Audit Office says

Thousands of financial reports from Cyprus’ wider public sector have still not been audited, some going back almost three decades, raising fresh concerns about transparency and how public money is monitored....

Abandoned pets left behind as Dubai expats flee Iran tensions

Abandoned pets left behind as Dubai expats flee Iran tensions

As Iranian missile strikes rattled the UAE in early March, thousands of expatriates rushed to flee Dubai, but not everyone made it out responsibly. A quieter, heartbreaking crisis emerged: hundreds of pets were left behind, abandoned by owners desperate to escape....

Speed camera worker sprayed in face, van damaged on Paphos-Limassol Highway

Speed camera worker sprayed in face, van damaged on Paphos-Limassol Highway

A 36-year-old employee operating a mobile speed camera van was reportedly sprayed in the face and had his vehicle damaged during a late-night incident on the Paphos-Limassol highway, police said....

Politics Blog: $200 oil, camels, and political drama

Politics Blog: $200 oil, camels, and political drama

Iran warns us to brace for $200-a-barrel oil. ''Let those who pay in dollars worry,'' a friend said, with as much understanding of the global economy as Fidias himself. Joking aside, we should be the ones stressing. ...

Cyprus Agriculture Minister faces calls to resign over foot-and-mouth crisis

Cyprus Agriculture Minister faces calls to resign over foot-and-mouth crisis

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou and the government of President Nikos Christodoulides are once again in the political spotlight, facing criticism over their handling of the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. ...

Athens exhibition highlights Nicosia’s divided history and human resilience

Athens exhibition highlights Nicosia’s divided history and human resilience

A new exhibition opening in Athens is offering visitors a closer look at the lasting impact of division on Europe’s last divided capital, Nicosia, and the resilience of its residents....

Cyprus brings in international PR team to rebuild tourism confidence

Cyprus brings in international PR team to rebuild tourism confidence

The government and tourism stakeholders are joining forces in a coordinated effort to safeguard Cyprus’ international image, stressing that the country remains safe and that daily life continues under normal conditions....

Thursday forecast: A very strong attitude and a side of Sahara

Thursday forecast: A very strong attitude and a side of Sahara

If you thought the wind was done with its morning workout, think again. While we’re still technically under weak high pressure, the atmosphere is currently acting like it’s had one too many espressos....

Two crises, seven decades apart

Two crises, seven decades apart

Exactly seventy years ago, the Suez Crisis disrupted one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors. In July 1956, during the second Arab–Israeli war, the passage was closed, marking the end of an era....

Cyprus secures return of 18 antiquities from the United States

Cyprus secures return of 18 antiquities from the United States

Eighteen Cypriot antiquities dating from the Early Bronze Age to the Classical period have been repatriated from the United States after being identified in an online auction, the Department of Antiquities announced....

Lawmakers debate deportation bill for foreign offenders

Lawmakers debate deportation bill for foreign offenders

A proposal to allow courts in Cyprus to deport foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes sparked debate in Parliament on Wednesday, with legal authorities and government agencies voicing concerns about how the measure would work in practice....

87% of recalled products still sold online, Cyprus consumer group warns

87% of recalled products still sold online, Cyprus consumer group warns

Most products that have been recalled or banned due to safety risks are still available to buy online, raising concerns about how effectively dangerous goods are being removed from the digital marketplace....

Authorities urge calm as foot-and-mouth disease measures increase

Authorities urge calm as foot-and-mouth disease measures increase

Cyprus’ Veterinary Services are urging livestock farmers to strictly follow disease-control measures as authorities continue efforts to contain outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, one of the most contagious animal viruses....

''If you know, you know'': Lidl Cyprus' new 360° campaign highlights non-negotiable quality through its consumers’ eyes

''If you know, you know'': Lidl Cyprus' new 360° campaign highlights non-negotiable quality through its consumers’ eyes

What does real food quality mean today? For Lidl Cyprus, the answer lies in the knowledge, trust and confidence that consumers feel every time they choose products for their dinner table. ...

IEA releases record oil reserves, but Cyprus may still face rising fuel prices

IEA releases record oil reserves, but Cyprus may still face rising fuel prices

A record release of emergency oil reserves by the International Energy Agency (IEA) is meant to calm global markets shaken by Middle East tensions, but experts warn the move may not be enough to prevent higher fuel prices in Cyprus....

Last call for vehicle registration renewals as deadline expires tonight

Last call for vehicle registration renewals as deadline expires tonight

Drivers across Cyprus are racing against the clock as the deadline to renew vehicle registration certificates expires tonight, with late fees set to apply starting just after midnight....

Fatal Aglantzia crash case heads to court nearly a year after death of 20-year-old

Fatal Aglantzia crash case heads to court nearly a year after death of 20-year-old

The fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou last summer is now moving into the criminal courts, nearly a year after the early-morning crash shocked the community....

EU closes case on Cyprus ‘golden passports,’ government declares chapter closed

EU closes case on Cyprus ‘golden passports,’ government declares chapter closed

The European Commission has officially closed its legal case against Cyprus over the country’s controversial “golden passport” program, marking what officials describe as the end of one of the island’s most damaging political scandals in recent years....

FIFA says Iranian team is welcome even as U.S.-Iran relations remain strained

FIFA says Iranian team is welcome even as U.S.-Iran relations remain strained

Iran’s national soccer team will be able to travel to the United States and compete in the 2026 World Cup, FIFA said Tuesday, putting to rest questions about whether the conflict between the two countries could derail the team’s participation....

Woman found dead on pedestrian street

Woman found dead on pedestrian street

A quiet morning in Amathus turned tragic when passers-by found a woman unconscious on a pedestrian street Wednesday. They called for help immediately, but emergency crews arriving on the scene confirmed that she had died....

Foot-and-mouth battle intensifies, threatening farms and food prices

Foot-and-mouth battle intensifies, threatening farms and food prices

The fight against foot-and-mouth disease continues to escalate in the Larnaca district, with the situation taking increasingly worrying proportions in recent weeks. ...

Wednesday forecast: Dust is in the air and low pressure is in the mail

Wednesday forecast: Dust is in the air and low pressure is in the mail

If you woke up feeling like the sky looks a bit "sepia-toned," you aren't imagining things. A weak high-pressure system is still technically in charge, but it’s invited some airborne dust to the party....

Shipping costs surge as Iran war sparks new global price shock

Shipping costs surge as Iran war sparks new global price shock

The war in Iran and the broader geopolitical turmoil it has triggered are fueling a new and sharp surge in global shipping costs. ...

Iran crisis triggers 10 growing concerns for the EU

Iran crisis triggers 10 growing concerns for the EU

The consequences of the joint U.S.–Israel attack on Iran are causing growing concern among the EU’s 27 member states, as sources tell Kathimerini that the European External Action Service’s Crisis Response and Information Centre believes Tehran is pursuing a strategy aimed at “creating chaos,” carrying out indiscriminate strikes across several countries in the region, with Cyprus among those affected....

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