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1051. Friday, March 06 forecast: Sun starts the day, clouds take the afternoon shift

A shy little high-pressure system is hovering over the area, doing just enough to be noticed but not enough to take full control....

1052. Strait of Hormuz crisis leaves 35,000 sailors and cruise passengers stranded in Gulf

About 20,000 merchant sailors and roughly 15,000 cruise passengers are currently unable to leave the Arabian Gulf as tensions between the United States and Iran threaten maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Nations’ shipping agency....

1053. Russia weighs redirecting gas away from Europe while Iran conflict pushes energy prices higher

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that Moscow could suspend natural gas deliveries to Europe if current market conditions persist, as global energy prices climb amid intensifying tensions involving Iran....

1054. Nationwide emergency alert system now expected in June

Civil Defence authorities say Cyprus is nearing completion of a nationwide public alert system designed to quickly inform residents during emergencies, with the rollout expected in early June....

1055. Drone that struck Akrotiri base launched from Beirut, Cypriot official says

A senior Cypriot government official says the drone that struck the British airbase at RAF Akrotiri earlier this week appears to have been launched from Beirut, raising fresh concerns about Cyprus being pulled closer into the widening conflict in the Middle East....

1056. Cypriots packing emergency backpacks

It took a little more than 24 hours for the flames of war that Israel and the US ignited in the Middle East to reach Cyprus. Before midnight on Sunday, when the British Air Force base in Akrotiri was hit by a drone, any talk of war shelters, ...

1057. Thursday forecast: Sunshine now, showers later...the weather can’t quite decide

A rather mild and slightly lazy high-pressure system is hanging around the area, not causing much trouble but still making its presence known....

1058. Cyprus ranks last in EU for women in management

New figures from Eurostat indicate that Cyprus has the lowest proportion of women in management roles among European Union countries. In 2024, women occupied 25.3% of managerial positions in Cyprus, placing the country at the bottom of the EU ranking....

1059. 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....

1060. Update on operations at Larnaca and Paphos airports and current air connectivity

In light of recent developments in the region and the resulting flight cancellations worldwide to destinations in the Middle East, as well as cancellations by certain European airlines to Cyprus,...

1061. A drone strike reopens Cyprus's oldest wound

The drone strike on the runway of the British bases at Akrotiri in the early hours of Monday morning has reignited a conversation that has lingered, unresolved, for decades ...

1062. First repatriation flight from Dubai underway as Cyprus begins evacuation effort

Cyprus launched its first repatriation effort from the Gulf on Wednesday, with a flight from Dubai expected to bring home 180 people as regional tensions continue to disrupt travel and leave citizens stranded abroad....

1063. Greek frigates arrive in Cyprus as Athens boosts defensive support (pics)

Two Greek naval frigates arrived in Cyprus on Wednesday morning, completing Athens’ announced military support to the island as regional tensions continue to escalate....

1064. Official Launch of the Cyprus Institute of Directors & Corporate Governance

With the aim of enhancing the institutional role of Boards of Directors and strengthening corporate governance standards in Cyprus, the official launch of the Cyprus Institute of Directors & Corporate Governance (CyIoDCG) will take place on Monday, 9 March 2026....

1065. More flights grounded at Larnaca Airport, passengers face ongoing disruptions

Flight disruptions continued at Larnaca Airport on Wednesday, with dozens of arrivals and departures canceled as airlines adjust schedules amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East....

1066. Today's weather report is feeling indecisive: Sunshine now, drama later

Today will start off mostly clear, the weather equivalent of being on its best behavior. However, the west may see some extra clouds sneaking in. As the day goes on, things will turn partly cloudy....

1067. 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....

1068. Court of Appeal upholds father’s conviction, increases sentence in daughter rape case

A father convicted of raping his underage daughter has failed in his attempt to overturn the verdict, after the Cyprus Court of Appeal rejected his appeal and increased parts of his sentence....

1069. Cyprus steps up diabetes fight with focus on prevention and patient care

Cyprus is intensifying efforts to tackle diabetes through Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said over the weekend, describing the condition as a growing public health challenge both locally and worldwide....

1070. Cyprus ramps up culling  as authorities race to contain foot-and-mouth outbreak

Authorities are intensifying efforts to contain the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting livestock units in the Larnaca district, with thousands of animals either already culled or scheduled for destruction in the coming days....

1071. 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 ...

1072. 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....

1073. 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....

1074. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

1075. OPEN CALL 10 Years Anniversary (2016-2026)

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is planning a new series of activities/events to mark the 10th anniversary of the FANEROMENI 26 Arts Festival (2016-2026) and issues an OPEN CALL to young artists, groups, and creators to submit their proposals....

1076. 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....

1077. 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....

1078. 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....

1079. Today’s forecast: Sunbathing on the shore, snow-spotting in the peaks

March is officially settling in, and a weak high-pressure system is currently keeping the peace (at least in terms of weather) across the island....

1080. European gas prices jump nearly 50% as Qatar halts LNG production

European natural gas prices soared Monday, with benchmark rates jumping as much as 45%, after Qatar announced a halt to liquefied natural gas production at its giant North Field plant amid escalating conflict in the Middle East....