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1. Friday forecast: Wet, windy, and white on the peaks

The weekend has arrived with an unstable agenda as a new disturbance from the west takes over. While the morning might start with just a few clouds in the west and north, don’t be fooled. ...

2. He's no FDR

The American president was right to say that Britain’s current prime minister, Keir Starmer, is not Winston Churchill. But is Donald Trump Franklin Roosevelt? These are different figures from a different era, a time when a prime minister drank heavily, smoked one cigar after another, and struggled with severe depression....

3. Thursday forecast: A 'dusty with a chance of hail' kind of day

If the air feels a bit chewy this morning, you can blame a low-pressure system currently sitting over northern Egypt. It’s funneling a steady stream of suspended dust our way, and according to the charts, this gritty uninvited guest isn't planning on checking out until Friday evening....

4. Phedonos faces allegations of rape and sexual abuse

The suspended mayor of Paphos, Phedon Phedonos, is expected to face a formal indictment in the coming days in connection with a rape investigation that has been examined by authorities. ...

5. The global economy is facing severe turbulence

The Strait of Hormuz is the only maritime passage into the Persian Gulf. The de facto disruption of normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz caused demand to fall by 80 percent, left oil tankers idle, and forced a halt to oil production because storage capacity is limited. ...

6. Swarovski Presents Second Capsule Collection with Ariana Grande

Swarovski unveils its second creative collaboration with pop icon and Global Brand Ambassador Ariana Grande....

7. Addressing Gender Inequalities in STEM and Entrepreneurship

As the world once again marked International Women’s Day this year, it highlighted the continued need for equal opportunities and meaningful representation of women across all areas of social and economic life....

8. When fans become the journalists

Among the many pieces that make up the mosaic of supporters is the category of “fan-journalists.” This is the segment within the mass of fans who comment publicly and express opinions on issues concerning their team or football more generally....

9. USA: Top counterterrorism official says Iran posed no imminent threat, resigns (read his letter)

The head of the United States’ main counterterrorism agency has resigned, saying he can no longer support the Trump administration’s war in Iran, according to the Associated Press....

10. Cyprus under livestock ‘quarantine’ and EU restrictions

Cyprus has effectively been placed under a nationwide livestock lockdown after European authorities imposed strict measures to stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, as infections continue to rise across the island....

11. Discover the Healthier Side Of Larnaca at Smoothie Factory + Kitchen

Larnaca has always loved brunch, but for years, brunch here meant something predictable: toast, omelettes, maybe a pastry on the side. Lately, though, the city has been craving something lighter, more intentional. A brunch that feels as good at 4pm as it does at 10am....

12. Turkish commentator threatens to ''take'' Cyprus if tensions with Israel escalate

A Turkish commentator has put Cyprus in the spotlight, claiming the island could be taken by Ankara if a conflict with Israel and the United States breaks out....

13. 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....

14. 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....

15. 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....

16. The strategy of chaos

The most dangerous development in the war in the Persian Gulf, at least in the medium term, is Iran’s new defensive doctrine, which they call the “Mosaic of Decentralized Defense.”...

17. Macron, Mitsotakis arrive in Cyprus for urgent talks on Iran war

French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in Cyprus on Monday for a high-profile trilateral meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

18. Cyprus: A geopolitical hub in a shifting power landscape

After the October 7 massacre, the brutal Hamas attack and Israel’s long, largely disproportionate counteroffensive in Gaza, Cyprus had an unexpected opportunity: to send a message to the international community that went beyond the usual lens of the “Cyprus problem” and to emerge as a rare “Western anchor” in a volatile region. ...

19. New traffic camera fines take effect in Cyprus starting today

Drivers in Cyprus who ignore traffic lights could soon feel it in their wallets and on their driving record....

20. Shelter meant for emergencies looks more like a hazard than a refuge

Concerns over the state of civil defense shelters in Cyprus have flared after a lawmaker shared shocking footage of a facility in disrepair....

21. 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....

22. 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....

23. 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....

24. 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....

25. 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 ...

26. 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....

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

28. 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....

29. 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....

30. UK and EU signal united defence after Iranian drone hit at British base

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported what it described as a “suspected drone strike” at around midnight local time (22:00 GMT). Authorities said there were no injuries and only limited damage to facilities. As a precaution, family members based at the installation are being temporarily relocated....