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10 May, 2026
 

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1. Authorities on alert after explosive-packed sea drone found off Lefkada (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-authorities-on-alert-after-explosive-packed-sea-drone-found-off-lefkada

Greek authorities are investigating a potentially serious security incident after a naval drone discovered off the island of Lefkada was reportedly found carrying possible explosive material, according to Greek media reports and security sources....

2. Eurobank Cyprus earnings take a hit despite €103 million quarterly profit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-cyprus-earnings-take-a-hit-despite-€103-million-quarterly-profit

Eurobank reported a profit of €103 million in Cyprus during the first three months of 2026, even as earnings on the island fell compared to last year amid lower European interest rates and growing international uncertainty....

3. Plans to revive abandoned Trozena village move ahead amid debate over foreign investment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/plans-to-revive-abandoned-trozena-village-move-ahead-amid-debate-over-foreign-investment

The long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district is at the center of renewed debate after officials confirmed that private land in the area is being sold to foreign investors as part of plans to revive the deserted settlement....

4. Livestock farmers plan new protest tomorrow at Rizoelia roundabout

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-plan-new-protest-at-rizoelia-roundabout

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are preparing for a new protest on Friday at 11 a.m., while saying they will remain at the Rizoelia Roundabout indefinitely as tensions grow over police actions linked to a previous demonstration....

5. Cyprus households see sharp fall in electricity bills, but businesses still pay near the top in Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-households-see-sharp-fall-in-electricity-bills-but-businesses-still-pay-near-the-top-in-europe

Cyprus recorded the largest drop in household electricity prices in the European Union in 2025, offering relief after several years of high energy costs. The improvement, however, tells only part of the story. ...

6. Eastern Mediterranean tensions ease as warships begin leaving region

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eastern-mediterranean-tensions-ease-as-warships-begin-leaving-region

The de-escalation seen in recent weeks in the conflict involving Iran is also leaving its mark on the eastern Mediterranean, with a noticeable reduction in the naval presence in the region....

7. Europe debates energy aid as families fear new spike in bills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-debates-energy-aid-as-families-fear-new-spike-in-bills

As tensions linked to the conflict in Iran continue to shake global energy markets, European finance ministers gathered in Brussels on Monday facing a question many Cypriots already know too well: how do you help people cope with rising costs without blowing a hole in state finances?...

8. Cyprus tourism slumps as British demand drops and bookings fall 60%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-slumps-as-british-demand-drops-and-bookings-fall-60

The main source of tourism for Cyprus is weakening this year. British travelers, who make up the country’s largest tourism market, are showing hesitation and caution because of geopolitical instability in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

9. Foot-and-mouth vaccination showing results as spread slows, Cyprus expert says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-vaccination-showing-results-as-spread-slows-cyprus-expert-says

Cyprus is seeing early signs that its vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease is working, with the spread of the virus now showing clear signs of slowing, a senior official said Thursday....

10. US challenges EU protection of feta in move that could also concern Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/us-challenges-eu-protection-of-feta-in-move-that-could-also-concern-cyprus

The United States has taken aim at European rules protecting products such as Greek feta cheese, arguing that the EU’s system for protected food names unfairly blocks American producers from selling their goods in international markets....

11. European countries ease travel warnings for Cyprus after diplomatic push

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-countries-ease-travel-warnings-for-cyprus-after-diplomatic-push

European countries are quietly rewriting how they describe Cyprus in travel warnings, in what appears to be a diplomatic win for Nicosia....

12. US ambassador to Cyprus stepping down from Ukraine role amid tensions in Washington

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-to-cyprus-stepping-down-from-ukraine-role-amid-tensions-in-washington

According to the Financial Times, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, who also serves as ambassador to Cyprus, is expected to leave Kyiv in the coming weeks, at a particularly tense moment in the war as fears grow over a new Russian summer offensive and stalled peace talks....

13. Tension on Protaras beach as officials move to remove seaside businesses

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tension-on-protaras-beach-as-officials-move-to-remove-seaside-businesses

Tension flared early Tuesday on a popular stretch of beach in Protaras as authorities moved in to remove what they say are illegal seaside structures used for massage services and water sports activities....

14. Property sales surprise in March despite regional tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/property-sales-surprise-in-march-despite-regional-tensions

Cyprus’ property market delivered an unexpected boost in March, defying concerns that regional conflict would drag demand down....

15. Cyprus economy still growing, but cracks may be starting to show

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economy-still-growing-but-cracks-may-be-starting-to-show

Cyprus’ economy continues to show steady growth, underlining its flexibility and resilience in the face of external shocks such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and recent conflicts in the Middle East....

16. Cyprus rules out fuel shortage while minister monitors potential disruptions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-rules-out-fuel-shortage-while-minister-monitors-potential-disruptions

Cyprus is not facing a fuel shortage at present, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis, who said authorities are actively tracking supplies and preparing for possible disruptions....

17. Chinese brands expand globally, redefining ''Made in China''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chinese-brands-expand-globally-redefining-made-in-china

For decades, the label ''Made in China'' was linked to inexpensive copies. That perception is changing quickly. Chinese companies are no longer just manufacturing for others; they are building their own brands and competing directly in international markets....

18. EAC workers consider striking within 2 days

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-workers-consider-striking-within-2-days

Employees at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus are expected to decide within the next two days whether to escalate strike action as tensions rise over electricity prices, energy security, and long-term planning for the island’s power system....

19. Cyprus quietly shifts its defense West

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-quietly-shifts-its-defense-west

When President Christodoulides announced last week on X that the first Cypriot candidate had been accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy, the news may have looked like a simple milestone. ...

20. EU leaders get down to business on day two

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-get-down-to-business-on-day-two

After a more relaxed evening of talks over dinner in Ayia Napa, EU leaders rolled up their sleeves in Nicosia on Friday, shifting from pleasantries to the hard politics of money, energy and war....

21. EU leaders meet in Ayia Napa as farmers shut down roads and port

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-meet-in-ayia-napa-as-farmers-shut-down-roads-and-port

Late Thursday night, just minutes before midnight, the first day of the informal EU summit at the Ayia Napa Marina wrapped up at 11:45 p.m....

22. Cyprus and Lithuania move closer as leaders pledge stronger EU ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-lithuania-move-closer-as-leaders-pledge-stronger-eu-ties

Cyprus and Lithuania are looking to tighten their ties, with both countries signaling a stronger partnership, not just between them, but also within the European Union....

23. Macron makes historic official visit to Cyprus, first by French President Since 1960

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-makes-historic-official-visit-to-cyprus-first-by-french-president-since-1960

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the Presidential Palace on Thursday, marking a historic moment for Cyprus, the first official bilateral visit by a French head of state since the Republic was founded in 1960....

24. Macron returns to Cyprus weeks after Iran war visit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-returns-to-cyprus-weeks-after-iran-war-visit-signaling-deepening-ties

Cyprus is preparing to welcome a historic guest this week. French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive on Thursday for an official visit, marking the first time a sitting French president has made a bilateral trip to the island since the Republic of Cyprus was founded....

25. UN pushes for calm in Cyprus buffer zone as efforts to restart talks pick up pace

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-pushes-for-calm-in-cyprus-buffer-zone-as-efforts-to-restart-talks-pick-up-pace

There was a clear message coming out of the presidential palace on Tuesday: if Cyprus wants talks to restart, things on the ground need to cool down...fast....

26. Transport Minister warns of fuel shortage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-minister-warns-of-fuel-shortage

Cyprus is warning that fuel supplies across Europe could face disruptions, as tensions in the Middle East raise fresh concerns about energy security and transport....

27. The Landmark Nicosia announces the opening of SOLE Spa

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-landmark-nicosia-announces-the-opening-of-sole-spa

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection, is proud to announce the arrival of the capital’s new, ultimate luxury wellness & beauty destination,...

28. Culling crisis deepens as farmers warn 'no animals will be left'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/culling-crisis-deepens-as-farmers-warn-no-animals-will-be-left

Back to square one... Llvestock farmers plan to resubmit their original request to the government, asking that animals not infected with foot and mouth disease in affected units not be culled. ...

29. Israeli army confirms soldier damaged Jesus statue in Lebanon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-army-confirms-soldier-damaged-jesus-statue-in-lebanon

The Israeli military has confirmed that a widely circulated photo showing a soldier destroying a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon is authentic and says disciplinary action will be taken....

30. EU toolbox to curb energy prices, support for all 27 member states

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-toolbox-to-curb-energy-prices-support-for-all-27-member-states

Brussels is preparing action on four fronts, working closely with Berlin and Paris, with the goal of keeping energy prices under control across the EU’s 27 member states as concerns grow about a renewed crisis in the Middle East....

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