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1. 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....

2. 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....

3. 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....

4. 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. ...

5. 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. ...

6. Livestock vaccination campaign moves to second phase following first-dose rollout

Veterinary authorities report steady progress in efforts to contain the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, with no new cases recorded and the number of affected livestock units holding at 42....

7. Limassol shifts into marathon mode as Registration Center opens

Limassol is officially moving into marathon rhythm, with the registration center for this year’s Limassol Marathon now open ahead of race weekend....

8. ''Le Piano Tour'' brings a French-themed concert to Eleftheria Square

A special French-inspired edition of the concert series The Piano Tour will take place in Eleftheria Square in Nicosia on March 28, 2026, as part of the international celebration of Francophonie Month....

9. SafeCY app upgraded to deliver real-time emergency alerts across the island

Cyprus authorities are upgrading the SafeCY mobile application to send emergency alerts directly to people’s phones, aiming to close a key gap in the country’s public warning system....

10. 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....

11. If not now, when?

The unprecedented crisis our country is experiencing because of the war in the Middle East has revealed just how operationally unprepared we are to manage tensions that may arise....

12. Diver dies near Zenobia shipwreck in Larnaca

A Cypriot diver has died after an incident near the famous Zenobia shipwreck off the coast of Larnaca, prompting an emergency response on Saturday morning....

13. Ukraine accuses Hungary of detaining bank staff carrying $82 million in cash and gold

Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary escalated Friday after Kyiv accused Hungarian authorities of detaining seven employees of a Ukrainian state bank who were transporting tens of millions of dollars in cash and gold through the country....

14. 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....

15. 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....

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

17. Sirens sound again at Akrotiri base as tensions remain high

Sirens were heard again a few minutes ago (Monday morning) at the British RAF Akrotiri base near Limassol, heightening anxiety on the island, although there was no immediate confirmation that a new drone strike or attack had taken place, officials said....

18. Cyprus increases security after drone reaches Akrotiri military base

Cyprus’ security authorities are responding cautiously but with heightened readiness following the downing of an Iranian drone at the British military base in Akrotiri, as officials seek to avoid escalating tensions or creating the impression that the island is directly involved in the widening Middle East conflict....

19. 48 flight cancellations hit Cyprus airports amid Middle East war escalation

Dozens of flights were cancelled at Cyprus’ two international airports on Sunday as escalating war in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global aviation, leaving travelers stranded and forcing airlines to halt regional routes....

20. UK says Iranian missiles aimed toward Cyprus were intercepted

Iranian missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus during Tehran’s recent retaliatory strikes, according to the UK’s Defence Secretary, John Healey, who said the projectiles were successfully intercepted....

21. Israel launches ‘pre-emptive’ strike on Iran with U.S. help

Smoke rose over Tehran’s skyline early Saturday after Israel launched what it described as a “pre-emptive” strike on Iran, according to Israeli officials and media reports that said the United States also participated....

22. Mayor warns outbreak could reach South Nicosia within days

The mayor of newly formed Municipality of South Nicosia – Dali (Lefkosia-Idalio) says it may be only a matter of days before foot-and-mouth disease reaches his municipality unless strict preventive measures hold....

23. Driver attacked by youths after wrong turn in Erimi

A 31-year-old man reported being attacked by a group of youths in Erimi on Friday night after he inadvertently drove into a dead-end street where they had gathered....

24. Robber jailed for six days after kiosk hold-up for just €20

A 20-year-old man has been remanded in custody for six days in connection with the robbery of a kiosk in Livadia, following a court order issued by the Larnaca District Court....

25. Cyprus moves to legalize phone tapping

The Council of Ministers has given the green light to an amending bill concerning the possibility of monitoring and recording telephone conversations, which is now heading to the House of Representatives....

26. Open House Nicosia 2026 brings a global architecture festival to Cyprus for the first time

A major international architecture initiative is making its debut in Cyprus, with Open House Nicosia set to take place for the first time in 2026....

27. Residents alarmed as 40 MW battery station approved near homes in Nicosia

A new battery storage facility approved in Alampra, Nicosia district, has sparked outrage among residents and lawmakers who warn the project could turn their neighborhood into a safety and quality-of-life nightmare....

28. Fidias hits back after video leaks his office details, calls it a ‘security threat’

MEP Fidias Panagiotou has responded publicly after a video showing details of his parliamentary office circulated online, calling the leak illegal, dangerous, and part of what he describes as an ongoing campaign against him....

29. Friends of Akamas warn road works are driving the national park 'from bad to worse'

The environmental group Friends of Akamas has issued a strongly worded statement expressing concern over the direction of road works inside the Akamas National Forest Park, saying the situation in protected areas is deteriorating rather than improving....

30. 13 kilos of TNT go missing during military drill

Cyprus’ Defense Ministry and Police are on high alert following the disappearance of 13 kilograms (30 pounds) of TNT explosives during a military engineering exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range....