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1. Kronos: The offshore underdog that became the front-runner

Fifteen years after the first discovery of substantial hydrocarbon reserves in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone, the Republic of Cyprus and Italian energy company Eni have taken their most significant step toward bringing the island into the ranks of energy-producing countries....

2. Cyprus among EU countries targeted by Russia-linked cyberattacks

Cyprus is among nine EU member states where cyberattacks or sabotage incidents linked to Russia have been reported, according to a new briefing by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), as European countries face increasing pressure from hostile activities that fall short of open warfare....

3. The suffocation of young people in Cyprus and Europe

Young people in Cyprus and across Europe face rising living costs, limited opportunities and growing disillusionment with political systems that fail to address their needs. Turning that frustration into meaningful change requires political engagement, clear demands and a willingness to challenge the status quo....

4. Trouble in the financial shadows, is Cyprus ready?

When inflation began to run out of control in the 1970s, a provision of the Glass-Steagall framework, then approaching its 40th anniversary, began to make its presence felt in the markets....

5. Europe’s Gen Z takes to the streets. Why is Cyprus so quiet?

Gen Z uprisings in at least seven European countries have dominated international debate over the past week, drawing other age groups into mass demonstrations. ...

6. Fidan’s counterplay over the cable

When Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told a journalist from the Greek newspaper Ta Nea in Brussels last week that Turkey ''agrees'' to the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection,...

7. Cyprus turns to Israeli weapons, but France remains its top arms supplier

Sixty-two years after its establishment, the National Guard has spent the past 15 years entering a new era, leaving behind a period defined largely by its inward-looking approach....

8. Gunmen attack Orthodox church funeral in Jordan, killing seven

Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at an Orthodox church in southern Jordan on Friday, killing seven people and injuring 34, authorities said, as security forces searched for those responsible....

9. Rising fuel costs put pressure on Cyprus Airways ticket prices

Cyprus Airways is preparing for a new phase of growth following a period of stabilization after the serious difficulties it faced in 2024. The airline is gradually changing its ownership structure, expanding its fleet, adding destinations and improving its services....

10. iPhones stolen during French riots reportedly disabled and tracked

The stolen iPhone came with an unwelcome message: It had been disabled and was being tracked....

11. France turns to curfews after weekend of riots

France began Tuesday dealing with the fallout from a weekend of riots, with damaged shops, mounting anger and overnight curfews in parts of Paris....

12. Cyprus links €25 million GSI payment to Greek NAVTEX

Cyprus has linked its planned €25 million payment for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) to the Greek government issuing a NAVTEX before the end of October, Energy Minister Michalis Damianou said on Monday....

13. Macron refuses minister’s exit as France counts the cost of riots

France’s interior minister offered to resign. President Emmanuel Macron told him to stay. After a weekend of burning buildings, looted shops and thousands of arrests, the government begins Monday under pressure to explain how protests turned into widespread violence, and what it will do next....

14. The illusion of ''cheap fuel''

The political paradox is that the state funds a public transport system that has failed to become a sufficiently reliable alternative for much of the population....

15. Greece–Cyprus power cable moves toward fresh surveys as Turkey watches

Nexans, the French contractor responsible for the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnection, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), has also asked the Republic of Cyprus authorities to issue the permits needed to conduct surveys....

16. Vino Cultura Celebrates 20 Years of Wine, People and Hospitality

17. Seabed surveys set to resume for Crete-Cyprus power cable

A key step was taken Thursday toward resuming seabed surveys along the Crete-Cyprus section of the Great Sea Interconnector....

18. From no specialist service to an 82% cure rate: Loizos Loizou’s legacy in Cyprus

Professor Loizos Loizou has been recognised at this year’s Digital Agenda Cyprus conference for his role in developing specialist cancer care for children in Cyprus, where reported cure rates have reached approximately 82%....

19. EU ''mutual assistance clause'' stalls as Ireland refuses debate and Nicosia’s push for strategic autonomy falters

The much-publicized EU “mutual assistance clause” remains limited in scope, despite Nicosia’s ambitious push and President Nikos Christodoulides’ efforts to convince European partners that “the time has come for the EU’s strategic autonomy.” ...

20. Trump’s ambassador to Greece resigns after allegations of misconduct

Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as the United States ambassador to Greece following weeks of allegations about her conduct, including claims that she sought personal financial assistance from a political donor in exchange for access to senior administration officials....

21. Riyadh airport shut until Saturday as disruption spreads across Gulf routes

Riyadh’s international airport is expected to remain closed until Saturday, Oct. 17, following deadly Houthi attacks, as airlines cancel services and the disruption spreads beyond the Saudi capital....

22. Boys and girls face different patterns of childhood cancer, Cyprus study finds

For the first time, a national population-based study covering a 20-year period, sheds light on an issue of particular scientific and social importance. It answers one question frequently asked by parents, healthcare professionals and society at large whether there are differences between boys and girls in the incidence of cancer....

23. Cyprus, Greece and France put GSI and Schengen on the table

Cyprus’ push to join the Schengen Area and the future of the Great Sea Interconnector were among the key issues discussed by the leaders of Cyprus, Greece and France on the sidelines of the MED9 summit in Split, Croatia....

24. Could Europe’s ‘native’ populations become minorities? New model makes a striking claim

Could people classified as ''native'' become a minority in some European countries within a generation?...

25. France, welcome to Greece’s 2010

“Good morning, France. Welcome to what Greece went through in 2010.” I have always believed that France is the hardest country in Europe to reform and that if it were forced to do what we did under the bailout agreements, we would see another storming of the Bastille....

26. Six major EU countries face a €4.8 trillion debt ‘bomb’

Borrowing money was once so cheap that some European governments paid no interest at all. Now those debts are coming due, and replacing them will cost considerably more....

27. 10 years of Fresh Partnership: Lidl extends Global Handball Partnership with the IHF World Championships through 2030

Lidl becomes the Official Fresh Food Partner of the 2027 and 2029 IHF Women’s and Men’s Handball World Championships, where it will continue to present the “Best Young Player Award”. Lidl also becomes the Official Fresh Food Partner of the U20 Women’s and U21 Men’s World Championships. ...

28. France’s money troubles could reach your wallet in Cyprus

France’s financial problems may feel a long way from the weekly supermarket shop in Nicosia. But when they drag down the euro, the effects can travel....

29. Schengen: Crossing checks at British bases will be tightened, Green Line next

One of the two major obstacles to Cyprus’ full participation in the Schengen area appears close to being removed, according to information obtained by Kathimerini, following consultations between the Foreign Ministry and the administration of the British bases....

30. Turkey demands permission for Greece-Cyprus cable, Athens says none is needed

Ankara is standing by its demand that any activity in areas it considers part of Turkey’s continental shelf must receive its authorization, particularly work on the electricity connection between Greece and Cyprus, the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI)....