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1. Erdogan revives threats over Greek islands after Achilles’ Shield agreement

Tensions between Greece and Turkey have returned to the forefront after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued fresh warnings over the militarisation of Greek islands, while Ankara also revived its objections concerning disputed areas in the Aegean....

2. Turkey’s next marine park could be on Cyprus’ doorstep

Two distinguished professors with expertise in international law, the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean interpret Turkey’s decision to declare marine parks and explain Ankara’s wider objectives....

3. Ankara’s marine parks in the Aegean mark a clear turn from calm waters

Greece and Turkey are heading for renewed maritime tensions after Ankara declared two marine parks in disputed waters, with Athens warning that Turkey could use the move to impose restrictions at sea and advance its “Blue Homeland” claims....

4. Coral Bay loses around 60% of its sandy beach to erosion

One of Cyprus' best-known beaches has been dramatically reduced in size, with Coral Bay in Peyia estimated to have lost around 60% of its sand because of coastal erosion....

5. EU says carbon storage expansion remains on track for 2030 targets

The European Union says plans to build large-scale carbon dioxide storage infrastructure across Europe remain on track, with several new carbon capture and storage projects expected to begin operations over the next few years....

6. 15 Years

President Christodoulides announced that he will seek a collective European response to the new legislation Tayyip Erdogan is preparing, legislation designed to permanently lock in all of Turkey’s claims in the Eastern Mediterranean. They also extend into Cyprus’ maritime zone, off the coast of Akamas....

7. Explosive sea drone off Greece sparks fears of war creeping into Mediterranean

The discovery of a Ukrainian-designed sea drone packed with explosives off the Greek island of Lefkada is raising alarm in Athens over the possibility that the war in Ukraine could be expanding beyond the Black Sea and into the Mediterranean....

8. Strong year for Aegean as profits climb to €147.8 million

AEGEAN announces its operating and financial results for fiscal year 2025, confirming its consistent growth path....

9. Cyprus: A geopolitical hub in a shifting power landscape

After the October 7 massacre, the brutal Hamas attack and Israel’s long, largely disproportionate counteroffensive in Gaza, Cyprus had an unexpected opportunity: to send a message to the international community that went beyond the usual lens of the “Cyprus problem” and to emerge as a rare “Western anchor” in a volatile region. ...

10. Elite Greek fighter jets arrive in Cyprus to bolster air defenses

Athens has deployed some of the most advanced fighter aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force to Cyprus in a move aimed at reinforcing the air defense umbrella of the Republic of Cyprus....

11. Elite tombs reveal Hala Sultan Tekke’s role at the heart of Bronze Age global trade

The Department of Antiquities of Cyprus has announced significant new discoveries from recent excavations at the extra-urban cemetery of the Late Bronze Age harbour city of Dromolaxia-Vyzakia, better known as Hala Sultan Tekke....

12. Stormy seas leave thousands waiting at Greek ports

Strong winds grounded ferry services across much of Greece on Friday, leaving thousands of travelers stuck at major ports, including the busy Piraeus hub....

13. Nicosia becomes the nerve center of a new Eastern Med defense axis

Just hours after their leaders wrapped up a high-level summit, the military chiefs of Greece, Cyprus and Israel quietly moved things from talk to action, signing a new joint defense plan that, for the first time, zeroes in on drones, electronic warfare and next-generation threats in the Eastern Mediterranean....

14. December 1st: The Monday mood-swing weather report

Good morning, Cyprus! If you're feeling a little emotionally torn this morning, you're not alone. It's Monday, which is a collective sigh of "back to reality." But wait! It's also December 1st! ...

15. Video shows Greek Coastguard vessel ramming migrant dinghy

A video appears to show a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel ramming a migrant dinghy multiple times near the island of Samos....

16. Eight years after Crans-Montana, Cyprus is still arguing over what went wrong

In 2025, eight years after the Crans-Montana Conference collapsed, Cyprus is still locked in debate over what happened in that Swiss resort and who Brussels believed was responsible....

17. Weather forecast: Cloudy skies, occasional airborne patio furniture

Barbara, the low-pressure system with a flair for theatrics, is currently pirouetting over the northern Aegean and heading northeast....

18. Gary Rafalovsky to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Gary Rafalovsky, co-founder of Swarmly, will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 as a keynote speaker, addressing the topic ''The Rise of the Drones. Cyprus as a Manufacturing Leader!''...

19. AEGEAN invests in two new Airbus A321neo XLR aircraft with even greater range and comfort

AEGEAN announces the addition of two (2) new Airbus A321neo XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft with an even longer range of up to 10.5 hours, while accelerating the initiation of its flights to India, in March 2026. ...

20. Cyprus considers electricity bill surcharge to fund €25 million energy project payment

Cyprus is preparing to impose a temporary surcharge on electricity bills to fund a €25 million payment requested by Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) for the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, energy officials told Parliament on Tuesday....

21. Aegean Airlines launches direct Santorini-Istanbul flights

Aegean Airlines has just launched a new direct route connecting Santorini with Istanbul, marking a major milestone in regional travel and tourism....

22. Aegean Airlines: First Quarter 2025 Trading Update

AEGEAN announces its key financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2025....

23. Emirates and AEGEAN enhance partnership to offer reciprocal loyalty benefits

Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by AEGEAN; and similarly, Miles+Bonus members can earn and redeem miles on all flights operated by Emirates....

24. Erdogan accuses Europe of sabotaging migrant boats in Aegean and Mediterranean

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has leveled serious accusations at European authorities, claiming that some migrant boats were deliberately punctured, resulting in deadly drownings in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas....

25. MHV -Mediterranean Hospitality Venture: A rapidly growing group brings a new dawn in luxury hospitality and high-end real estate in Cyprus and the Mediterranean.

With a high level of expertise in the demanding luxury hospitality and real estate industry, MHV – Mediterranean Hospitality Venture is evolving into one of Cyprus’ and the East Mediterranean’s leading groups, showcasing fast, yet steady, growth....

26. Turkey irked by Greece–Cyprus power cable plans near Karpathos

27. Welcome home, Panagis!

After a long journey and months of care, Panagis, the Mediterranean monk seal who captured hearts last year, is finally heading back to the Cypriot seas. ...

28. Hellenic Seaplanes sets sights on launching Cyprus’ first seaplane routes

Cyprus, with its strategic geographical position, has the potential to become a key hub for seaplane routes, both domestically and across the Eastern Mediterranean....

29. Aegean reports strong 2024 results with record revenue and passenger growth

AEGEAN announces its operating and financial results for fiscal year 2024....

30. AEGEAN grows its fleet by placing a firm order for 8 additional Airbus A321 neo aircraft

AEGEAN announces the order of 8 additional A321neo aircraft, thus further expanding for the third time its original agreement with Airbus for A320 / A321neo family aircraft, initially signed in 2018, with the first deliveries starting in 2020....