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1. Italy’s Meloni visits Cyprus on Sunday to push for closer strategic ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-meloni-visits-cyprus-on-sunday-to-push-for-closer-strategic-ties

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is expected to visit Cyprus on Sunday, in a trip aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and turning political goodwill into concrete cooperation plans....

2. Cyprus president tells Greek Parliament reunification talks must resume

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-tells-greek-parliament-reunification-talks-must-resume

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides addressed a special session of the Hellenic Parliament on Thursday, becoming the first Cypriot head of state to speak before Greece’s parliament in 16 years during a period of growing regional instability and renewed discussion around the Cyprus problem....

3. Friyay forecast: Breezy skies and a splash of weekend sunshine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friyay-forecast-breezy-skies-and-a-splash-of-weekend-sunshine

Friday has arrived wearing a windswept little jacket and carrying a few mischievous clouds across the island. A weak low-pressure system continues to hover nearby, stirring up breezes and the occasional passing shower as Cyprus eases into the weekend....

4. Sunshine, sea breezes and a sprinkle of mountain magic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunshine-sea-breezes-and-a-sprinkle-of-mountain-magic

The weather seems to be in one of its gentle moods today, drifting across Cyprus with soft clouds, warm breezes and just the tiniest hint of mountain mischief. ...

5. Will the Cyprus-Greece Cable Ever Happen?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-the-cyprus-greece-cable-ever-happen

The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), which is the undersea electricity cable connecting Cyprus to Crete and eventually mainland Greece, was once presented as a game-changing project that could end Cyprus’ energy isolation, stabilize the island’s electricity network and potentially lower power bills for consumers....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

7. Outgoing US ambassador praises growing Cyprus-US ties in farewell meeting with president

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outgoing-us-ambassador-praises-growing-cyprus-us-ties-in-farewell-meeting-with-president

Outgoing US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie S. Davis praised the growing relationship between the United States and Cyprus during a farewell meeting Monday with President Nikos Christodoulides, saying the two countries have built closer ties in security, business and diplomacy over the past two years....

8. 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....

9. Birdlife returns to revived Kouklia wetlands as Cyprus celebrates nature comeback

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/birdlife-returns-to-revived-kouklia-wetlands-as-cyprus-celebrates-nature-comeback

After years of drought, shrinking wetlands, and growing fears over climate change, a rare sight unfolded this week in the Mesaoria region: water glistening across the Kouklia reservoir, birds circling overhead, and nature slowly reclaiming its place....

10. CIA doubts Iran is close to collapse despite Trump claims war may soon end

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cia-doubts-iran-is-close-to-collapse-despite-trump-claims-war-may-soon-end

A classified CIA assessment delivered to the US government this week has concluded that Iran could withstand a US naval blockade for at least three to four months before facing more serious economic strain, according to multiple US officials cited by The Washington Post....

11. University of Miami Herbert Business School Brings Global AI Leadership Program for Legal Professionals to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-miami-herbert-business-school-brings-global-ai-leadership-program-for-legal-professionals-to-cyprus

The Miami Herbert Business School of the University of Miami —ranked #2 worldwide in academic research in Business Technology— announces the launch of its executive program, “AI Strategy for Legal Professionals,” taking place in Cyprus on June 5–7, 2026....

12. UN peacekeeping chief bids farewell to US ambassador in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/un-peacekeeping-chief-bids-farewell-to-us-ambassador-in-cyprus

The top United Nations official in Cyprus met Tuesday with the outgoing U.S. ambassador in Nicosia for a farewell ceremony held inside the UN-controlled buffer zone, marking the end of her diplomatic posting on the island....

13. 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....

14. Turkey pulls ahead as regional leader in renewable energy race

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-pulls-ahead-as-regional-leader-in-renewable-energy-race

Turkey is rapidly positioning itself as one of the region’s biggest renewable energy players, with experts saying the country is now outpacing parts of Europe in battery storage development and clean energy growth....

15. 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. ...

16. Turkey examines natural gas pipeline linking occupied north to mainland Turkey

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-examines-natural-gas-pipeline-linking-occupied-north-to-mainland-turkey

Turkey’s energy minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, has confirmed that Ankara is examining the construction of a natural gas pipeline in the occupied part of Cyprus. ...

17. 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....

18. Cyprus still on investors’ radar despite Iran war

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-still-on-investors-radar-despite-iran-war

The war in Iran is not shutting the door on investment and business activity in Cyprus. ...

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. Monday’s muddy mix: Thunder, dust, and the back-to-work blues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-monday-s-muddy-mix-thunder-dust-and-the-back-to-work-blues

Welcome back to the grind, Cyprus. If you were hoping for a sparkling clear Monday to match your fresh office energy, the atmosphere has other ideas. A weak low-pressure system is currently overseeing the island, bringing a bit of everything except stability....

21. Kathimerini exclusive: Ursula von der Leyen on Europe’s challenges, energy strategy, and the Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kathimerini-exclusive-ursula-von-der-leyen-on-europe-s-challenges-energy-strategy-and-the-cyprus-issue

Outlining the main challenges facing the European Union during a period of rising geopolitical uncertainty and energy pressure, the President of the European Commission says the answer lies in unity, faster progress on the energy transition, and a stronger international role....

22. Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort accepted into global luxury travel group Virtuoso

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cap-st-georges-hotel-resort-accepted-into-global-luxury-travel-group-virtuoso

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,200 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Panayiotis Markou, Director of Sales & Marketing at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 20,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average of (U.S.) $25–$30 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel....

23. 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....

24. 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....

25. 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....

26. U.S. tells Americans to leave Iraq ''immediately'' amid rising security threats

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-tells-americans-to-leave-iraq-immediately-amid-rising-security-threats

The United States is urging its citizens in Iraq to leave the country immediately, warning of growing security threats and the risk of new attacks targeting Americans....

27. US taxpayers fund upgrades to Cyprus military bases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-taxpayers-fund-upgrades-to-cyprus-military-bases

US taxpayer money is being funneled into upgrading key military bases in Cyprus in a move that strengthens the island’s growing role as a safe haven and humanitarian hub in the eastern Mediterranean....

28. EU firefighting hub in Cyprus set to launch ahead of 2026 wildfire season

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-firefighting-hub-in-cyprus-set-to-launch-ahead-of-2026-wildfire-season

The European Union is moving ahead with a new regional firefighting initiative in Cyprus, with officials confirming that a base in Paphos will be ready in time for the 2026 summer wildfire period....

29. Minor offshore earthquake recorded near Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minor-offshore-earthquake-recorded-near-paphos

A small earthquake was detected late Saturday morning near Cyprus. The tremor occurred at approximately 11:11 a.m. in the sea area off Paphos....

30. The Mediterranean mud-bath: Nature’s free spa day is here

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-mediterranean-mud-bath-nature-s-free-spa-day-is-here

If you woke up today feeling like you’re living inside a vintage photograph, you aren’t dreaming. That golden haze isn't a fancy camera filter; it’s just the atmosphere deciding to get a little "elevated" with its mineral content....

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