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1. 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....

2. 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....

3. 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! ...

4. 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....

5. 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....

6. 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....

7. 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!''...

8. 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. ...

9. 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....

10. 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....

11. Aegean Airlines: First Quarter 2025 Trading Update

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

12. 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....

13. 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....

14. 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....

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

16. 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. ...

17. 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....

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

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

19. 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....

20. State of emergency declared for Santorini

A state of emergency was declared on Santorini on Thursday amid intense and ongoing seismic activity....

21. Aegean tensions and Cyprus’ energy ambitions

While Cyprus advances its energy ambitions, tensions between Greece and Turkey over the Aegean Sea persist....

22. Greek Navy’s new frigates: A tribute to heroes from ancient history

The Greek Navy’s ambitious construction program for its 3+1 state-of-the-art Belharra frigates is well underway in Lorient, France. These advanced naval assets are set to significantly enhance the Greek Navy's operational capabilities, extending its reach far beyond the Aegean Sea....

23. Heading to the Greek islands? Ferry prices are going up

If you’re dreaming of sailing to Greece’s picturesque islands, it’s time to budget a little extra. ...

24. Exciting ''Beyond Sea & Sun'' conference to shape Cyprus' tourism future

Cyprus is gearing up for a pivotal event tomorrow, with the ''Beyond Sea and Sun'' conference set to bring together key players from the global tourism industry to discuss the future of the island's tourism sector. ...

25. Turkey’s ''Blue Homeland 2025'' sends ripples across troubled waters

Turkey is gearing up for its annual naval exercise, “Blue Homeland 2025,” a massive military display set to unfold across the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Sea regions from January 7 to 16....

26. Airlines adding more flights to Greece for summer 2025

Greek and foreign airlines are increasing their routes to and from Athens and other top tourism destinations in Greece for the 2025 summer season by airlines that continue to identify more demand for the Greek tourism product....

27. Ancient maritime trade between Cyprus and Palestine unearthed

In the summer of 2024, an excavation led by New York University at Maniki Harbour, near Agios Georgios Pegeias in Paphos, uncovered significant evidence of maritime trade connections between Cyprus and South Palestine in the 6th century AD...

28. Cyprus Airways pilot recalls flight hours before 1974 Turkish Invasion

On Friday, July 19, 1974, 30-year-old Cyprus Airways pilot Adamos Marneros paced nervously in his London hotel room. ...

29. Flight cancellations leave Air Haifa struggling for passengers

Air Haifa, a new low-cost airline, completed its inaugural flight on the Tel Aviv-Larnaca route yesterday morning. Upon returning from Larnaca, passengers were surprised to find the flight nearly empty, a rare occurrence during this peak travel season for the Israeli aviation industry....

30. Greece rejects six nautical mile concessions with Turkey

Greece has firmly ruled out any compromise on reducing its territorial waters to six nautical miles in its ongoing dispute with Turkey, a senior government official said, dispelling speculation about potential concessions ahead of crucial diplomatic talks....