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1. The ''Islamic NATO'' pact and what it means for Cyprus

When Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the so-called “Mecca pact” on August 7 at Al-Safa Palace in the holy city of Mecca, international media focused heavily on headlines about an “Islamic NATO” and a military axis in the Middle East....

2. Cyprus-Israel power link moves into the money stage

Plans to connect the electricity grids of Cyprus and Israel are moving forward, with the company behind the Great Sea Interconnector taking the next formal step needed to get the project off the drawing board....

3. Can the sea be bought?

On summer mornings this year at Limassol’s urban beaches, among women doing water aerobics, teenagers playing football on the sand, muscular outdoor calisthenics enthusiasts, and all kinds of retirees enjoying their usual coffee or taking a walk by the water, one conversation has recently become almost universal: whether the seawater is clean at any given moment and, if not, where the pollution is coming from. ...

4. Poland economy now larger than Belgium, Sweden, Ireland and Austria

Poland has quietly joined the European Union’s economic heavyweights, overtaking several of the bloc’s wealthiest and most established members....

5. Who will fish Cyprus’ waters when the older generation steps ashore?

The future of Cyprus’ fishing harbors may depend not only on what remains in the sea but also on whether a new generation believes it can make a living from it....

6. Turkey advances 101 km gas pipeline to occupied Cyprus

The planned subsea natural gas pipeline connecting Turkey with the occupied areas of the Republic of Cyprus is a project whose significance extends well beyond energy. It directly affects the Cyprus issue, the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey-EU relations and the competition over energy corridors....

7. French investor throws its weight behind Cyprus-Greece power cable

After months of uncertainty over whether the much-discussed electricity cable between Cyprus and Greece would actually move forward, a major French investor has entered the picture, and it is taking control....

8. Ankara tells EU: End Turkish Cypriot isolation before seeking a role in Cyprus talks

Turkey is sending the message to Brussels that there is only one role the European Union could play in the Cyprus issue, according to information obtained by “K”: implementing the EU conclusions of April 2004, which stated that “the Council is determined to put an end to the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot community...”...

9. Cyprus is betting big on Egypt, then a drone struck one of its key energy ports

Cyprus is investing billions in becoming a gas exporter, but that future depends on regional stability, and that stability is looking increasingly fragile....

10. Europe's border stormed as thousands force their way into Spain (see video)

One of Europe's most heavily guarded borders was overwhelmed in a matter of hours on Thursday, as thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, many swimming around border barriers or forcing their way through security gates in scenes that prompted Spain to deploy soldiers and additional police...

11. Cyprus energy projects named in Iranian media report on possible targets

An Iranian media outlet has published an analysis identifying several European energy assets, including projects linked to Cyprus, as possible targets if tensions involving Iran continue to escalate....

12. Guterres has opened the door, but who really holds the key?

The secretary-general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, visited Cyprus this week, with the aim of securing a minimum of consensus for a meeting between the different sides before his term expires at the end of the year. It seems that he succeeded....

13. Cyprus: Exporting potatoes, halloumi… and gas?

On Tuesday the 28th of July, 2026, the energy company Eni reached the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the development of the Cronos gas field, located in Block 6 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)....

14. Cyprus protests Turkey's plan for gas pipeline to occupied north

Turkey is seeking to reshape the energy landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean by pushing ahead with plans to build an undersea natural gas pipeline linking mainland Turkey directly to the occupied areas of Cyprus....

15. Why Cyprus is becoming a key player in Eastern Mediterranean security

Developments in the Eastern Mediterranean are moving quickly and are increasingly complex, with the United States sometimes taking the lead and, in other cases, following the recommendations of its partners....

16. Turkey begins work on gas pipeline to occupied north, setting its sights on Europe

Turkey has reportedly begun building a 101-kilometer natural gas pipeline linking its southern coast to the occupied north of Cyprus, in a move that could reshape the region's energy landscape if completed....

17. Senior US Homeland Security officials visit Cyprus

The growing partnership between Cyprus and the United States was on full display this week as two senior US Homeland Security officials arrived on the island for high-level talks on security, migration and closer cooperation....

18. 'Loose federation' plan for Cyprus raises fears of backdoor confederation

A reported new proposal for solving the Cyprus problem is stirring controversy after claims that the United Nations is exploring a much looser form of federation, one that critics say edges closer to a confederation without officially calling it one....

19. Cyprus eyes first energy exports from 2028

Cyprus expects to begin exporting energy from its own natural gas reserves within the next few years, with the first shipments of gas planned through Egypt's liquefied natural gas facilities from 2028 onwards, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos has said....

20. VE Very Exclusive Accessories Ltd Unveils the Swarovski Fall/Winter 2026 Collection at an Exclusive Event in Cyprus

21. Erdoğan's sponsors are giving him every reason to hold the line

Who are the sponsors behind Erdoğan's confidence? Who has made him feel comfortable enough to dictate terms and conditions without regard for anyone or anything? The primary sponsor is the European Union. ...

22. Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics opens massive new €31m campus extension

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) has officially inaugurated a massive new facility at its campus, marking the largest infrastructure expansion in the prominent research organization’s decades-long history....

23. Israel launches fifth offshore bidding round to expand natural gas reserves

Israel has launched its fifth offshore bidding round to explore for additional natural gas within its economic waters, an initiative aimed at expanding domestic reserves and securing a larger footprint in the regional export market....

24. EU launches five major joint defence projects to counter fragmented military spending

The European Union has launched five massive, multi-billion-euro military initiatives in a coordinated effort to force member states out of their habit of buying weapons independently....

25.  21st Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival

The 21st Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival returns from 8 to 21 July 2026 as an open invitation to meet through music, reminding us of its power to bring people closer. For more than two decades, it has remained one of Cyprus’ most vibrant intercultural institutions—a space where sound becomes a language of coexistence, exchange and shared experience....

26. Global ocean temperatures shatter records as massive new El Niño looms

Global sea surface temperatures have officially broken all historical records for this time of year, signaling what scientists warn is a shift into "uncharted territory" for the planet’s climate system....

27. Cyprus picks up investment momentum

Cyprus is maintaining a strong grip on investment interest, primarily due to its strategic geographic location, its well-developed professional services sector, and the attractive business environment it has built....

28. Cyprus gas fields declared ''ready for development''

Most Cypriots have heard about ''Cyprus natural gas'' for years, usually alongside big announcements, technical terms, and long timelines. Now, there is another step forward, but again, the benefits are still far from the kitchen table....

29. Guterres pushes for Cyprus breakthrough before his UN term ends

Intense diplomatic activity behind the scenes shows UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pushing hard for the resumption of talks before the end of his term in late 2026, even promoting a specific formula aimed at breaking the long-standing deadlock....

30. Minthis Music Festival 2026 Announces Porsche Cyprus as Main Sponsor in Strategic Lifestyle Partnership

Minthis Music Festival 2026 is proud to announce Porsche Cyprus as its main event sponsor, marking the beginning of a strategic lifestyle partnership between two brands that share a commitment to exceptional quality, innovation, and memorable experiences....