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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

272. Cyprus increases security after drone reaches Akrotiri military base

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

273. Cyprus says it will not join military operations as Middle East war raises regional tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-says-it-will-not-join-military-operations-as-middle-east-war-raises-regional-tensions

Cyprus is closely monitoring the rapidly escalating war in the Middle East while stressing it will not take part in any military operations, President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday, as regional instability edged closer to the island....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reports-claim-possible-drone-strike-at-raf-akrotiri-late-sunday

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....

275. 48 flight cancellations hit Cyprus airports amid Middle East war escalation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

276. Khamenei’s death sets stage for high-stakes succession

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-enters-uncharted-era-as-khamenei-s-death-sets-stage-for-high-stakes-succession

Iran has entered a moment of historic uncertainty following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering an urgent transition process and intensifying questions about the country’s political future and regional stability....

277. Cyprus retail market holds steady despite foot-and-mouth outbreak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-retail-market-holds-steady-despite-foot-and-mouth-outbreak

Consumers are continuing to shop as usual, with no signs of hesitation or fear following the latest crisis triggered by the detection of foot-and-mouth disease cases in 11 livestock units affecting roughly 14,000 animals. ...

278. UK says Iranian missiles aimed toward Cyprus were intercepted

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

279. Khamenei reportedly killed in massive U.S.-Israel strike on Iran

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/khamenei-reportedly-killed-in-massive-u-s-–israel-strike-on-iran

Israel says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed following an unprecedented joint military assault by the United States and Israel, though Iranian officials insist he remains alive....

280. Aradippou begins animal burial and vaccination push

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aradippou-begins-animal-burial-and-vaccination-push

Burial operations for animals from a livestock facility affected by foot-and-mouth disease began Saturday in Aradippou, according to the town’s mayor, Christodoulos Partou. ...

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

282. Mother of three reported missing discovered dead on Paphos coast

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mother-of-three-reported-missing-discovered-dead-on-paphos-coast

A 41-year-old woman from Paphos who was reported missing early Friday was later found dead near Timi beach, authorities confirmed....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-fume-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....

284. Christodoulides meets Meloni, ENI CEO in Rome

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-meets-meloni-eni-ceo-in-rome

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides wrapped up a busy day in Rome on Friday, meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and holding high-level talks with ENI CEO Claudio Descalzi as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen diplomatic and energy ties....

285. Mock hangings of top politicians shock Limassol carnival crowd

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mock-hangings-of-top-politicians-shock-limassol-carnival-crowd

A carnival celebration in Limassol took a dark turn Sunday when a group of masked individuals unfurled threatening banners from a bridge and staged mock hangings of prominent politicians....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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%....

287. Paphos man loses nearly €7,000 after scam caller poses as bank employee

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-man-loses-nearly-€7-000-after-scam-caller-poses-as-bank-employee

A 50-year-old man in Paphos lost €6,860 after falling for a phone scam by someone pretending to be a bank employee, police said....

288. Seven arrested in overnight police sweep across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-arrested-in-overnight-police-sweep-across-cyprus

A large-scale police operation carried out across Cyprus overnight led to seven arrests, dozens of traffic fines, and hundreds of spot checks as authorities stepped up efforts to curb crime and reassure the public....

289. Cattle vaccinations completed in 3-kilometer zone as foot-and-mouth response ramps up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cattle-vaccinations-completed-in-3-kilometer-zone-as-foot-and-mouth-response-ramps-up

Authorities have completed the vaccination of cattle within a three-kilometer radius of infected farms as Cyprus moves swiftly to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, the Agriculture Ministry said Friday....

290. Friday forecast: The sun is out, but the thermometer is still shivering

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-the-sun-is-out-but-the-thermometer-is-still-shivering

Today is going to look gorgeous and mostly clear, right up until the afternoon, when the clouds decide to gather for a quick meeting. ...

291. Disciplinary action looms for military personnel over missing explosives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disciplinary-action-looms-for-military-personnel-over-missing-explosives

Cyprus’ Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said authorities are still waiting for police findings in the case of missing explosives from a National Guard training exercise, expressing hope that investigators will soon determine their whereabouts....

292. €10 million NICU project at Makarios Hospital back on track for 2027 completion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€10-million-nicu-project-at-makarios-hospital-back-on-track-for-2027-completion

Makarios Hospital is set to gain a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) after the contract for the project was officially awarded....

293. 75-year-old arrested in Dali possible source of foot-and-mouth outbreak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/75-year-old-arrested-in-dali-possible-source-of-foot-and-mouth-outbreak

A 75-year-old man arrested in Dali is now being investigated as a possible suspect in the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in Larnaca, in what officials describe as a serious and fast-developing case....

294. Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) certified as a Great Place To Work®

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-cyprus-shell-licensee-certified-as-a-great-place-to-work®

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), a leader in the energy and fuel sector in Cyprus, is proud to announce its official certification as a Great Place To Work®. This distinction marks a significant milestone, confirming the company’s steadfast commitment to fostering a people-centric, supportive, and fair working environment....

295. Cyprus police help FBI in online child exploitation case involving local teen

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-help-fbi-in-online-child-exploitation-case-involving-local-teen

A U.S. man who groomed and coerced a 15-year-old girl living in Cyprus into sending sexually explicit images has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, authorities said Thursday....

296. Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards – 24th Ceremony

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-man-of-the-year-awards-–-24th-ceremony

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, The Royal Hall in Nicosia will host one of the most anticipated nights on Cyprus’ social calendar: the 24th Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards, honoring the “Best of the Year” for 2025....

297. Foot-and-mouth crisis deepens as questions mount over early response

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-crisis-deepens-and-questions-mount-over-early-response

A week into Cyprus’ foot-and-mouth disease crisis, frustration is rising, and so are the questions....

298. Police probe blessing of livestock units amid foot-and-mouth fears

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-probe-blessing-of-livestock-units-amid-foot-and-mouth-fears

Authorities are investigating after a religious blessing was carried out at livestock units in Aradippou as farmers grapple with fears over foot-and-mouth disease....

299. Thursday forecast: The North Wind is moving in (and has brought ice)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-the-north-wind-is-moving-in-and-has-brought-ice

A cold air mass has officially checked in, and it brought its grumpy cousin, the North Wind, along for the ride. ...

300. EAC workers warn of deepening power crisis and mounting pressure on energy system

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-workers-warn-of-deepening-power-crisis-and-mounting-pressure-on-energy-system

Employees of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will stage a two-hour warning work stoppage on Friday morning, unions announced, escalating pressure on authorities over what they describe as mounting failures in the country’s energy strategy....

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