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1081. Sirens sound again at Akrotiri base as tensions remain high

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

1082. Inside Iran’s Shahed drones: The kamikaze weapons behind the Akrotiri attack

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-iran-s-shahed-drones-the-kamikaze-weapons-behind-the-akrotiri-attack

While it is still unknown where the Iranian drone that struck the British bases in Akrotiri was launched from, attention is turning toward the weapons system behind the attack and other operations targeting American, Israeli, and Gulf states....

1083. 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....

1084. 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....

1085. Monday forecast: March is stepping in with a sunny smile and a chilly handshake

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-march-is-stepping-in-with-a-sunny-smile-and-a-chilly-handshake

While the calendar says spring is knocking on the door, the atmosphere is still shaking off the last of a lingering cold air mass....

1086. 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....

1087. 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....

1088. 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. ...

1089. 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....

1090. 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....

1091. 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....

1092. 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....

1093. 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. ...

1094. EU opens door to using funds for cross-border abortions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-opens-door-to-using-funds-for-cross-border-abortions

A group of more than one hundred Members of the European Parliament is urging the European Commission to step in on abortion access, intensifying pressure just as Brussels prepares to respond to a major citizen campaign on the issue....

1095. The lessons of crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-lessons-of-crisis

One could reasonably say the ink has already dried on the Covid-19 crisis. Yet the lessons from it should by now have become second nature to us....

1096. UNIC recognized among the PRME Champions Cohort for 2026-2027

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unic-recognized-among-the-prme-champions-cohort-for-2026-2027

The University of Nicosia is proud to announce its selection as a PRME Champion for the 2026-2027 cohort, joining a distinguished global group of 50 PRME Signatory Members recognized for exemplary commitment to advancing responsible management education and accelerating institutional transformation aligned with the Seven Principles of PRME....

1097. 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....

1098. 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....

1099. 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. ...

1100. Cyprus inflation drops by more than half to 1.2% in January

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-inflation-drops-by-more-than-half-to-1-2-in-january

Cyprus recorded a notable easing of inflation at the start of 2026, placing it among the European Union’s lowest-inflation economies, according to newly released figures from Eurostat....

1101. U.S.-Europe: Trapped in a ''loveless marriage''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/u-s-europe-trapped-in-a-loveless-marriage

After 13 months of Trump 2.0, after Greenland, the suffocating pressure on Kyiv and the flirtations with Putin, the tariffs and sanctions against Europeans defending the EU’s digital sovereignty, the verdict could be even harsher....

1102. 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....

1103. 20-year prison sentence for 31-year-old in massive drug case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/20-year-prison-sentence-for-31-year-old-in-massive-drug-case

A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after a court found him guilty of possessing more than 15 kilos of cocaine and nearly 95 kilos of cannabis with intent to supply, quantities judges described as deeply alarming....

1104. Trump delivers longest State of the Union in US history

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-delivers-longest-state-of-the-union-in-us-history

President Donald Trump set a record Tuesday night, delivering the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history....

1105. Mayor warns outbreak could reach South Nicosia within days

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

1106. Foot-and-mouth cases raise fears for halloumi production

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/foot-and-mouth-cases-raise-fears-for-halloumi-production

Concern is spreading through the business community following the detection of foot-and-mouth disease in 11 livestock units, a development affecting thousands of animals and raising serious risks for production and the wider market....

1107. Wednesday, February 25 forecast: The atmosphere is having a complete change of heart

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-february-25-forecast-the-atmosphere-is-having-a-complete-change-of-heart

We’re currently in that awkward transitional phase where a weak high-pressure system is trying to hold the fort, but a much grumpier low-pressure guest is already checking in for a long weekend....

1108. Cyprus MPs hear first-hand accounts from freed Ukrainian prisoners

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mps-hear-firsthand-accounts-from-freed-ukrainian-prisoners

Cypriot lawmakers met on Tuesday with a visiting Ukrainian delegation of former prisoners of war, reaffirming Nicosia’s continued support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia....

1109. Cyprus stands out as EU services imports reach €3.5 trillion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-stands-out-as-eu-services-imports-reach-€3-5-trillion

In 2024, European Union countries imported a massive €3.47 trillion worth of services from non-EU partners, according to new Eurostat data....

1110. Tensions in Parliament boil over: ''Tell us, since you know better, what would you have done?''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-in-parliament-boil-over-tell-us-since-you-know-better-what-would-you-have-done

Parliament’s Agriculture Committee convened in emergency session today as Cyprus races to contain the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease....

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