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1. Tuesday forecast: Spring is flirting with us (but the dust is bringing a plus-one)

We are officially under the influence of a high-pressure system that, unlike last month’s cold snap, actually seems to like us. The sky is ditching the drama and staying mostly clear, letting the sun do some much-needed overtime....

2. White phosphorus strike reported over homes in southern Lebanon

Human Rights Watch (HRW) says it has verified evidence that Israeli forces fired white phosphorus artillery shells over the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor on March 3, 2026, raising concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law....

3. Women still underrepresented in politics and diplomacy, House President says

President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou said on Monday that women remain underrepresented in politics and diplomacy, despite gradual progress in recent years....

4. Cyprus’ ''safe'' shelters are anything but

The organized creation of public shelters in Cyprus began in 1999, when legislation was introduced requiring that public buildings include underground spaces that could serve as shelters in emergencies. ...

5. 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....

6. Trump’s proxy war moment

President Trump wants to replace Iran’s current regime with a system friendly to the United States, essentially meaning the abandonment of nuclear ambitions and an end to support for satellite regimes that advance Tehran’s theocratic agenda....

7. Nationwide inspection of shelters underway as government launches mobile emergency alerts

Authorities in Cyprus have begun nationwide inspections of civil defense shelters to assess their current condition and readiness in case they are needed during an emergency....

8. Government to test nationwide emergency mobile alert system tonight

Authorities in Cyprus will conduct a nationwide test of a new emergency mobile alert system on Wednesday evening, as officials urge the public to remain calm and prepared amid heightened tensions in the region....

9. ''Esso Safe Vision'' program reveals need for greater driver vision checks across Cyprus

The first phase of the innovative corporate social responsibility program “Esso Safe Vision” by eWise Cyprus Ltd, the Esso Branded Supplier, has concluded with significant and practical results. ...

10. 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....

11. 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....

12. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

13. 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....

14. 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....

15. Paphos airport evacuated amid possible drone threat; U.S. Embassy urges vigilance

Authorities evacuated Paphos International Airport and closed the airspace above the facility Monday after receiving information about a possible incoming drone, as security measures expanded across parts of Cyprus amid rising regional tensions....

16. Reports claim possible drone strike at RAF Akrotiri late Sunday (UPDATE and VIDEO)

Unconfirmed reports emerging on social media late Sunday suggested that Iranian weaponry may have struck the British air facility at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, though authorities have not verified the claims....

17. Farmers fuming over cost of foot-and-mouth disinfection points

Cattle farmers in Athienou are speaking out after learning the government will cover only part of the cost for installing disinfection points to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, a move they say leaves them out of pocket by thousands of euros....

18. Cyprus boosts neighborhood policing by 50%, putting more officers on your street

Cyprus is putting more cops on the beat, literally, as the government expands its ''Neighborhood Police Officer'' program by 50%....

19. €22 million tower set to reshape Limassol’s Neapolis skyline

A €22 million project is heading to Limassol, and it’s going up, quite literally....

20. Can Cyprus future-proof its healthcare system? Experts gather to rethink the rules

The big question on the table Thursday afternoon was simple but urgent: how does Cyprus build a healthcare system that can survive the next decade, financially, technologically and humanly?...

21. EU approves state funding for Limassol football stadium

The European Commission has approved state funding for the construction and operation of Limassol’s new football stadium, closing the book on questions over the legality of the project and giving long-term certainty to Cypriot football....

22. Cyprus technical committees hold UK retreat to build trust

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot representatives stepped away from the island last week for a rare, behind-the-scenes meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation on everyday issues that affect people on both sides....

23. Christodoulides seeks March meeting with UN Chief to restart Cyprus talks

President Nikos Christodoulides said Tuesday he has written repeatedly to António Guterres requesting a meeting in March, as he moves to reignite momentum on the Cyprus issue....

24. Cyprus–Qatar ties turn 25, marking quiet partnership that grew into strategic alliance

A diplomatic relationship that began with a single signature in New York has quietly grown into a strategic partnership spanning energy, investment and regional cooperation....

25. Nicosia tells Europe: cities know what people actually need

Ever wondered who actually fixes the potholes, deals with housing shortages, or scrambles during a heatwave? City halls do. And this week, Europe’s capital city mayors came together to remind Brussels of exactly that....

26. The Junior and Senior School: Pitch Point 2026 debuts successfully

The Junior and Senior School, on 31st January, successfully and proudly hosted Pitch Point 2026, its first-ever entrepreneurship-focused event, bringing together over 70 students from different schools around Cyprus, educators, and industry leaders for an inspiring day of innovation, creativity, and collaboration....

27. Outrage grows over Latchi hotel permit, authorities face criticism

What once could be dismissed as a whiff of scandal has now become a full-blown controversy in Latchi, with the local Planning Authority in Paphos accused of acting as a “state within a state” in the approval of a hotel project that has repeatedly sidestepped the law....

28. Road closures set as Limassol’s carnival parade takes over city Sunday

Costumes are coming out of closets, glitter is flying off shelves, and anticipation is building across Limassol as the island’s most flamboyant celebration shifts into high gear this weekend with its biggest parade of the season....

29. The island is drowning in concrete

In idyllic corners across Cyprus, occupied and free alike, natural beauty has steadily given way to concrete and graceless construction....

30. Meeting of eWise Cyprus Ltd – ESSO Gas Station Owners

In an event that marks a new, dynamic era for the ESSO gas station network, the management of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited and its subsidiary, eWise Cyprus Ltd, discussed their vision and next steps with station owners on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Amathus Hotel in Limassol....