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03 March, 2026
 

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1. Khamenei’s wife succumbs to injuries days after military strikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/khamenei-s-wife-succumbs-to-injuries-days-after-military-strikes

Iranian media reported Monday that the wife of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died after being critically injured during recent US–Israeli strikes....

2. At least 165 dead after strike hits girls’ school in southern Iran

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-165-dead-after-strike-hits-girls-school-in-southern-iran

The number of people killed in an Israeli strike on a girls’ elementary school in southern Iran has climbed to 165, according to Iranian state media....

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

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

4. About 60 flights canceled in and out of Cyprus amid Middle East tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/about-60-flights-canceled-in-and-out-of-cyprus-amid-middle-east-tensions

Around 60 flights to and from Cyprus have been canceled Monday due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. ...

5. Greece sends frigates Kimon and Psara plus F-16s to Cyprus amid drone threat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-sends-frigates-kimon-and-psara-plus-f-16s-to-cyprus-amid-drone-threat

Greece is deploying two naval frigates and F-16 fighter jets to Cyprus to bolster the island’s defenses following a drone alert that prompted the evacuation of Paphos International Airport and heightened security concerns, officials said Monday....

6. Paphos airport evacuated amid possible drone threat; U.S. Embassy urges vigilance

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

7. 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....

8. 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....

9. 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....

10. 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....

11. 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....

12. 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....

13. 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....

14. 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....

15. Christodoulides ready to open Kaimakli crossing, if it works for both sides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-ready-to-open-kaimakli-crossing-if-it-works-for-both-sides

President Nikos Christodoulides said Thursday he is ready to open a new crossing point in Kaimakli, but only as part of a broader package that benefits both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots....

16. 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....

17. World’s largest aircraft carrier sails into Mediterranean amid U.S.-Iran tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-s-largest-aircraft-carrier-sails-into-mediterranean-amid-u-s-iran-tensions

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has entered the Mediterranean Sea, stoking anxiety as U.S. officials weigh potential military action against Iran, maritime tracking data shows....

18. Justice minister vows crackdown on crime bosses, says Cyprus ‘following the money’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/justice-minister-vows-crackdown-on-crime-bosses-says-cyprus-‘following-the-money

In a wide-ranging interview that read at times like a warning shot to the underworld, Cyprus’ justice minister says authorities know exactly who the country’s crime bosses are, and they’re closing in....

19. EU warns airlines to avoid Iranian skies until end of March

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-airlines-to-avoid-iranian-skies-until-end-of-march

European airlines have been told to steer clear of Iranian airspace until at least March 31, the bloc’s aviation safety regulator said Thursday, extending an earlier warning as tensions in the region escalate....

20. ''The Republic of Cyprus will pay,'' says Annie Alexoui from Russia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-republic-of-cyprus-will-pay-says-annie-alexoui-from-russia

Annie Alexui, the Cypriot national at the center of a highly publicized legal dispute, spoke on Sigma TV’s morning show from Russia on Thursday, giving her side of the story and sharply criticizing Cypriot institutions and officials....

21. UK deploys F-35B stealth jets to Cyprus as Iran tensions rise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-deploys-f-35b-stealth-jets-to-cyprus-as-iran-tensions-rise

The UK has moved a small contingent of F-35B Lightning stealth fighter jets to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus amid growing tensions involving Iran, based on publicly available flight tracking information....

22. Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games open in spectacular style

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/milano-cortina-2026-winter-games-open-in-spectacular-style

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially got underway last night with an opening ceremony at Milan’s San Siro stadium that blended Italian culture, opera and pop....

23. Iran and US confirm Oman talks as regional military bases stay on alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-and-us-confirm-oman-talks-as-regional-military-bases-stay-on-alert

Iran and the United States have formally confirmed they will hold direct talks on Friday morning in Oman, ending days of uncertainty as military bases across the wider region remain on heightened alert....

24. Cyprus in DC: Kombos pushes security, EU, and regional ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-dc-kombos-pushes-security-eu-and-regional-ties

Cyprus is strengthening its ties with the United States, with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos spending Tuesday in Washington meeting senior US lawmakers and taking part in policy discussions focused on regional stability and Cyprus’ role in Europe....

25. Khassim Diagne meets mukhtars to discuss Buffer Zone issues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/khassim-diagne meets-mukhtars-to-discuss-buffer-zone-issues

The United Nations’ senior official in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, met this week with Mukhtars from several villages to discuss issues concerning the buffer zone....

26. UN renews Cyprus mission, calls current situation unsustainable

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-renews-cyprus-mission-calls-current-situation-unsustainable

The United Nations Security Council has approved a one-year extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), with the mission now set to continue until 31 January 2027....

27. 2026 will define the Eurozone’s future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2026-will-define-the-eurozone-s-future

The Eurozone faces a range of risks, foremost among them those stemming from the external environment. Specifically, there is the risk that global growth and international trade could be affected by a peak in geopolitical tensions....

28. Cyprus becomes India’s gateway to Europe as landmark trade deal takes effect

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-becomes-india-s-gateway-to-europe-as-landmark-trade-deal-takes-effect

A fresh momentum is taking hold in Cyprus-India commercial relations, thanks to the free trade agreement recently finalized between the European Union and India. The deal promises lower tariffs on European products and smoother access to the vast Indian market....

29. Occupied north faces press crackdown, journalists warn

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/occupied-north-faces-press-crackdown-journalists-warn

Turkish Cypriot journalists rallied Monday to protest proposed changes to the ''criminal code'' and the ''information law,'' warning that the measures could threaten freedom of thought, freedom of the press, and the public’s right to information....

30. Businessmen and alleged gang members arrested in Larnaca organized crime sweep

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/businessmen-and-alleged-gang-members-arrested-in-larnaca-organized-crime-sweep

Police launched a sweeping, coordinated crackdown on suspected organized crime in Larnaca this week, arresting more than a dozen people following a gunfire incident and violent altercation that unfolded just meters from the city’s police headquarters....

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