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Cyprus says fuel‑price relief will come “when necessary,” finance minister says
24/03/2026

Cyprus says fuel‑price relief will come “when necessary,” finance minister says

The government will step in with measures to ease the impact of high fuel prices when needed, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has said, rejecting criticism that authorities are slow to act. Speaking on state television, Keravnos said Cyprus continues to have some of the lowest fuel prices in Europe....

Cyprus advances bill granting borrowers new protections in loan restructurings
24/03/2026

Cyprus advances bill granting borrowers new protections in loan restructurings

A draft bill reforming the Office of the Financial Ombudsman introduces major changes for borrowers and financial institutions, lawmakers were told Monday during a meeting of the House Finance Committee. The proposal would allow borrowers to seek restructuring of non‑performing loans even when for...

Cyprus to build new €300 million central prison complex in Mathiatis
24/03/2026

Cyprus to build new €300 million central prison complex in Mathiatis

Cyprus will build a new central prison complex in an isolated area of Mathiatis at a cost of more than €300 million, Justice Minister Anna Koukkides‑Procopiou told lawmakers Tuesday as she outlined a broad reform plan for the country’s correctional system. The new facility will have an initial...

Cyprus to begin upgrades at Mari naval base and Paphos air base in 2027, defense minister says
24/03/2026

Cyprus to begin upgrades at Mari naval base and Paphos air base in 2027, defense minister says

Cyprus plans to begin upgrades to the Mari naval base and the Paphos air base in 2027, even if external funding is not secured, Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas has said. Presenting his ministry’s work, Palmas said employment terms for contract soldiers were improved last year, new equipment progra...

March rains boost Cyprus’ water reserves as dam inflows reach 12.3 million cubic meters
24/03/2026

March rains boost Cyprus’ water reserves as dam inflows reach 12.3 million cubic meters

Heavy rainfall in recent days has made March one of the most beneficial months for Cyprus’ water reserves in a decade, with total inflows into the island’s dams reaching 12.3 million cubic meters, officials said Monday. The Water Development Department said the Xyliatos dam, which has a capacity...

Cyprus consumer watchdog reports mixed price movements in February, with food inflation easing
24/03/2026

Cyprus consumer watchdog reports mixed price movements in February, with food inflation easing

Cyprus’ Consumer Protection Service has published its monthly price observatory for February, covering 250 basic goods sold across 400 retail outlets, and reporting a mixed picture of increases and declines across key product categories. The ministry said the data broadly mirrors figures from the ...

Cyprus police announce traffic and parking restrictions for March 25 celebrations
24/03/2026

Cyprus police announce traffic and parking restrictions for March 25 celebrations

Police announced traffic and parking restrictions in central Nicosia ahead of Wednesday’s celebrations marking Greece’s March 25 national holiday. Parking will be prohibited from midnight Tuesday in several areas around the Faneromeni Church and the parade route, including the underground lot ne...

Cyprus to set up national oral‑health committee, minister says
24/03/2026

Cyprus to set up national oral‑health committee, minister says

Cyprus plans to establish a national advisory committee on oral health to help shape a long‑term strategy and action plan, Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides has said. The committee will bring together government services and professional bodies to align national policy with World Health Organ...

Sweeping overhaul of Cyprus’ prison system is under way
24/03/2026

Sweeping overhaul of Cyprus’ prison system is under way

Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris told lawmakers Monday that a sweeping overhaul of Cyprus’ prison system is already under way, describing it as a core pillar of the government’s efforts to strengthen the rule of law, public safety and human‑rights protections. Briefing the House Human Rights Co...

UK destroyer HMS Dragon arrives in Cyprus to bolster air defenses
24/03/2026

UK destroyer HMS Dragon arrives in Cyprus to bolster air defenses

The British destroyer HMS Dragon, which sailed from Portsmouth on March 10, arrived in Cyprus on Monday to reinforce air defenses at the U.K. sovereign bases on the island, Britain’s defense minister said. Its deployment comes nearly three weeks after an Iranian drone struck the RAF base at Akroti...

Cyprus weather- Tuesday 14th March, 2026
24/03/2026

Cyprus weather- Tuesday 14th March, 2026

Low pressure and unstable weather conditions continue to affect Cyprus, bringing periods of cloud, rain and isolated thunderstorms, the Meteorological Department said Tuesday. Forecasters said skies will be partly cloudy early in the day, with isolated showers mainly along the coast. Rain and isolat...

Cyprus finance minister welcomes S&P affirmation of ‘A‑’ rating with positive outlook
23/03/2026

Cyprus finance minister welcomes S&P affirmation of ‘A‑’ rating with positive outlook

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has welcomed Standard & Poor’s decision to reaffirm Cyprus’ “A‑” investment‑grade rating and maintain a positive outlook, calling it an independent endorsement of the government’s fiscal policy amid global instability. In a written statement, Keravnos sa...

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