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1. 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....

2. European military response to defend Cyprus shows EU security autonomy

The European Union’s ability to act quickly to protect one of its member states was demonstrated by the recent deployment of military forces to Cyprus, European Council President António Costa said on Friday evening....

3. Cyprus returns 97 irregular migrants in latest repatriation operation

Authorities returned 97 foreign nationals to their home countries on 6 March 2026, as part of ongoing government efforts to address irregular migration....

4. 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....

5. Christodoulides: Cyprus monitoring missile threats as attacks target British bases

President Nikos Christodoulides said recent attacks linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East have so far targeted only the British military bases on the island, as regional tensions continue to ripple across the Eastern Mediterranean....

6. BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026

''BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026'', the largest defence and security conference and exhibition in Cyprus, has successfully concluded....

7. 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....

8. What might China be thinking?

It would be fascinating to know what leaders in Beijing are thinking as the war in the Middle East unfolds. China has shown that it sees itself as a systemic player and dislikes international turbulence that threatens the global economy as well as its own. ...

9. 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....

10. 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....

11. Shelter meant for emergencies looks more like a hazard than a refuge

Concerns over the state of civil defense shelters in Cyprus have flared after a lawmaker shared shocking footage of a facility in disrepair....

12. Middle East war pushes oil and gas prices higher, raising fears for consumers

The war in the Middle East is shaking the global energy market and pushing fuel prices higher, raising concerns that ordinary consumers, especially in Europe, will soon feel the impact....

13. 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, ...

14. Trump’s proxy war moment

President Trump wants to replace Iran’s current regime with a system friendly to the United States, essentially meaning the abandonment of nuclear ambitions and an end to support for satellite regimes that advance Tehran’s theocratic agenda....

15. 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,...

16. 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 ...

17. 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....

18. US Embassy authorizes departure of non-essential staff from Cyprus amid regional tensions

The United States has authorized non-emergency government personnel and family members stationed in Cyprus to leave the island voluntarily, according to an updated travel advisory posted Wednesday morning by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia....

19. Drone-linked fire erupts near U.S. Consulate in Dubai (video)

Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the United States Consulate in Dubai has been successfully contained....

20. 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....

21. Nineteen Cyprus-flagged vessels currently operating in Persian Gulf

Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Shipping has confirmed that 19 Cyprus-flagged vessels are currently operating in the Persian Gulf and that no safety issues have been reported involving either the ships or their crews....

22. 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....

23. US turns to Cyprus to help evacuate Americans from Middle East

The United States has asked Cyprus to assist American citizens seeking to leave conflict-hit countries in the Middle East, as regional tensions continue to escalate, journalist Michalis Ignatiou said Tuesday....

24. UK becomes latest country to send defense support to Cyprus

Britain plans to send a warship to defend its Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Akrotiri in Cyprus from potential Iranian attacks, according to the Times newspaper....

25. Larnaca Airport sees dozens of flight cancellations

Flight disruptions continued Tuesday at Larnaca Airport as escalating tensions in the Middle East forced airlines to cancel dozens of arrivals and departures, adding further uncertainty for travelers heading to and from Cyprus....

26. 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 ...

27. 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....

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

29. Georgetown University to open branch in Greece

Georgetown University is establishing a branch in Greece in partnership with the Public Power Corporation (PPC), according to an application submitted to the Education Ministry for the creation of a university legal entity....

30. 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....