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1. US criticizes Turkey for conversion of Chora church into mosque

The US Department of State is aware of Turkey’s conversion of another historical Byzantine church into a mosque, and urges the government to “respect” the “diverse histories” of heritage sites that have hosted different religious communities. ...

2. Resurging piracy threatens Red Sea shipping lanes

Piracy is re-emerging in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa with alarming speed, endangering both the lives of crew members and the smooth flow of international trade. ...

3. U.S. ship departs Larnaca for Gaza with humanitarian aid

A U.S.-flagged ship departed from the port of Larnaca in Cyprus on Thursday morning, set to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza residents through a floating pier constructed by the United States. According to maritime transport monitoring websites cited by Reuters, the vessel is expected to reach the Palestinian enclave soon....

4. Transport Minister confirms Nicosia ring road on track for June 16 completion

Transport, Communications, and Works Minister Alexis Vafeadis announced on Wednesday that the Nicosia peripheral motorway project is set to be completed by June 16, 2024, ...

5. Who bears responsibility for the energy transition?

Chris Angelides serves as the Managing Director in the oil and gas consulting division of Ernst & Young LLP in Houston....

6. St. Kitts and Nevis appoints Joseph Borghese as Special Envoy for FDIs

In a strategic effort to boost Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) initiatives, the Government of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has appointed His Excellency Joseph Borghese as Special Envoy for Foreign Direct Investments. ...

7. UN envoy urges leaders to heed public sentiments in Cyprus talks

UN Secretary-General's personal envoy for the Cyprus issue, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, emphasized the need for leaders to heed public sentiments and push for progress in resolving the longstanding division on Wednesday....

8. Local shipowners union donates €300,000 worth of food supplies

Cyprus Union of Shipowners decided to actively participate and contribute to the efforts of the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza through the ''Amalthea'' Initiative....

9. Polish security uncovers bugging devices ahead of Ministerial meeting

Polish security agencies uncovered surveillance devices in a meeting room scheduled for use by ministers on Tuesday, heightening concerns over potential espionage activities....

10. ECB maintains €6.76 billion worth of Cypriot government bonds

The value of Cypriot government bonds held by the European Central Bank remained steady at €6.76 billion by the end of April. This is part of the ECB's efforts to scale back its holdings and control inflation....

11. Europe Day celebrations in Cyprus for 20 years in EU

Events celebrating Europe Day and the 20th Anniversary of Cyprus' accession to the EU are being organised this week by the European Parliament......

12. China's leader targets Hungary, Serbia for investments

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend most of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries in the continent’s eastern half, a region that Beijing has used as a foothold for its expanding economic ambitions in Europe....

13. UN envoy updates Cyprus president on EU strategy

President Nikos Christodoulides will hear what the personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General, María Angela Holguín Cuéllar, has to say about her contacts in the EU and elsewhere, the previous days and her thoughts on the next steps, Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbotis told the Cyprus News Agency, ahead of the envoy’s new visit on the island....

14. MoD breach exposes UK military personnel's names and bank details

The Ministry of Defence has suffered a significant data breach and the personal information of UK military personnel has been hacked....

15. Israel denies ceasefire agreement with Hamas

Israel’s war cabinet suggests it is determined to proceed with a full-scale ground offensive into Rafah. ...

16. Jordanian firefighting helicopters arrive in Cyprus

Two firefighting helicopters with 18 members of crew have arrived in Cyprus to support the Republic of Cyprus' aerial firefighting capabilities, as previously reported by Kathimerini....

17. Mexico: Three surfers found murdered over truck theft

Three tourists – Australian brothers Jake (30) and Callum Robinson (33) and American Jack Carter Rhoad (30) – were found murdered in Baja California, Mexico, authorities confirmed....

18. Few coal plants to survive stricter US regulations

New climate rules imposed by Joe Biden’s administration requiring huge cuts in carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants will accelerate the decline of an industry that until recently provided most of America’s power, experts say, potentially even dealing a death blow to coal in the US....

19. Cyprus bolsters anti-money laundering arsenal

The Cyprus government has reaffirmed its steadfast dedication to upholding international standards in combating money laundering and terrorism financing, as outlined in a press release by the Presidency of the Republic....

20. EU announces €1B aid package for Lebanon during visit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a substantial €1 billion support package for Lebanon, emphasizing the European Union's enduring commitment to assist the country and its people....

21. Government rejects proposal by Chevron-led consortium

The Cypriot government has once again turned down the proposal put forward by the Chevron, NewMed Energy, and BG Cyprus (Shell) consortium ...

22. Over 7,000 candidates vie for 3,227 seats in June 9 polls

In preparation for the June 9, 2024 elections in Cyprus, Chief Returning Officer Dr. Elikkos Elia announced on Tuesday a significant level of candidate interest and voter eligibility. ...

23. Christodoulides and Sunak discuss humanitarian aid and regional affairs

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides engaged in a telephone conversation with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday, discussing various pressing issues including the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza via a maritime corridor from Cyprus, regional developments, the migration crisis, and updates on the Cyprus issue....

24. Foreign students welcomed into labor market

Labour Minister Yiannis Panagiotou announced on Tuesday the government's decision to enhance foreign students' access to the labor market, citing its significance in the country's development planning...

25. ''State won't yield to blackmail on Larnaca port issue,'' says president

President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized on Tuesday that the state cannot be blackmailed by anyone, stating that efforts are underway to find a solution to the issue of the Larnaca port. ...

26. Cyprus navigates economic uncertainty with strong economic reserves

Cyprus is sitting pretty with a lot of cash in the bank, and it's good news for handling any economic bumps in the road. The government's stash of nearly €2.83 billion can cover a big chunk of its debts due in the next year....

27. AstraZeneca faces lawsuits over vaccine's rare blood-clotting risk

AstraZeneca has admitted that its COVID-19 vaccine could cause a rare but deadly blood-clotting condition, potentially exposing the UK pharmaceutical......

28. MP Neofytou proposes €11,000 immediate payout for solidarity fund recipients

Democratic Rally MP Averof Neophytou has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at alleviating financial burdens for beneficiaries of the Solidarity Fund....

29. President Christodoulides reviews progress on government actions

30. Maritime industry adapts to rising security challenges

In response to growing instability in various global regions, the maritime industry is witnessing a surge in demand for specialized security services....