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1. U.S. eyes role in reviving Cyprus-Greece electricity link

New developments suggest that U.S. investors may play a bigger role in the stalled electricity interconnection between Cyprus and Greece, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), potentially reshaping the project’s economic and geopolitical landscape....

2. EU tells Turkey: Respect Cyprus or forget progress

The European Commission has again urged Turkey to meet its long-ignored obligations toward Cyprus, warning that Ankara’s push for a “two-state solution” only undermines UN efforts for reunification....

3. ''The Turkish Republic is the guarantor of the entire island, and will remain so,'' says Erhürman

Tufan Erhürman, the newly elected leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, emphasized that Turkey remains the guarantor of the entire island of Cyprus, and that political equality for Turkish Cypriots is a “red line” in any negotiations with Greek Cypriots....

4. History repeats itself as a travesty

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the internet revolution was just beginning, and every country was racing to connect through data cables. Cyprus decided it did not want those cables to have a landing point here to protect Cyta’s monopoly....

5. Von der Leyen vows to end Cyprus’s electricity isolation

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to address critical energy bottlenecks, including Cyprus’s limited electricity links to continental Europe....

6. Greece to Cyprus: Make up your mind on energy link

Greece is pressing Cyprus to make up its mind about a major electricity project linking the island to Greece and Israel, after Cypriot Finance Minister Makis Keravnos publicly questioned whether the multibillion-euro plan is financially viable....

7. Cyprus minister calls power cable ‘unsustainable,’ sparking pushback from Athens

Cyprus’ finance minister set off a storm this week after questioning whether a long-delayed electricity link between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel can actually work under current terms....

8. Cyprus’ LNG dream hits another snag

Just when it seemed Cyprus’ troubled natural gas terminal at Vasilikos might finally be sailing smoothly, another snag has thrown the project off course, adding it to a growing list of delayed or unfinished infrastructure plans, from the Paphos-Polis highway to the Great Sea Interconnector....

9. Cyprus news roundup: Fires, finance and fiery wage demands

From forest fire probes to banking battles, here’s a look at the week’s biggest developments in Cyprus....

10. EU pressures Cyprus over stalled power cable project

The European Commission is stepping up pressure on Cyprus to approve cost recovery measures for the stalled Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) electricity cable, amid mounting tensions between Nicosia and Athens over the ambitious but delayed project....

11. Israel quietly steps back from Great Sea Interconnector project

Israel appears to be backing away from a major energy project that was once seen as a symbol of Mediterranean cooperation, focusing instead on a smaller-scale power connection with Cyprus alone....

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

13. Cyprus faces uncertain future as electricity link with Greece stalls

The ambitious Great Sea Interconnector project, aimed at linking the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus through an underwater cable, has been indefinitely suspended due to geopolitical tensions and financial uncertainties. ...

14. Finance Minister doubts future of Cyprus-Greece interconnector project

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Tuesday that he is not particularly optimistic about the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) electricity interconnection project with Greece, especially while there are still serious political obstacles posed by Turkey....

15. No relief in sight as electricity prices to remain high until 2027

Electricity prices in Cyprus are expected to remain elevated for the next two years, according to the chairman of the EAC....

16. €8 million and counting as Crete-Cyprus interconnector delays pile up

The long-awaited electricity interconnection between Crete and Cyprus is facing mounting financial pressure, with delays already adding at least €8 million in extra costs....

17. ''Prometheas''anchored in Malaysia for inspections

The LNG tanker ETYFA-Prometheas is currently stationed in the Malacca Strait, Malaysia, undergoing technical inspections, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou....

18. Israel-Cyprus-Greece energy ties more important than ever, says Ambassador

Israel’s Ambassador to Cyprus, Oren Anolik, emphasized the growing importance of cooperation between Israel, Cyprus, and Greece, particularly in the field of energy,...

19. Amendment introduced to share geopolitical risks equally on GSI

Late last night, Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy introduced an important amendment that aims to share the geopolitical risks equally between Greece and Cyprus for the Great Sea Interconnector, ...

20. CERA approves €125M for Cyprus-Crete power link

The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) has approved an annual investment recovery of €25 million for the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, also known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), covering the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029....

21. Leaders meet amid concerns over delayed GSI agreement

A summit meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides is set for Thursday, amid growing tensions over the future of the electricity interconnection project between Crete and Cyprus....

22. Groups call for sanctions and boycott of Israel during Nicosia protest

A protest took place Wednesday morning outside the "Doing Business with Israel" conference, organized by Invest Cyprus in Nicosia....

23. Will the Great Sea Interconnector become another failed project?

The Cyprus-Greece electrical interconnection, known as the Great Sea Interconnector, has highlighted the challenges of publicly discussing such a significant project....

24. Cyprus faces critical challenges in key energy projects

Cyprus is grappling with pivotal energy projects at a crucial juncture. ...

25. Could Friday the 13th seal the deal for the Great Sea Interconnector?

Following a high-stakes meeting of the Presidential Council, optimism is increasing about the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project. Despite tight-lipped negotiations since Tuesday, early reports suggest a deal might be reached by Friday, September 13....

26. Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection agreement nears completion

Discussions among the parties involved in the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project appear to be advancing following a recent presidential meeting....

27. Israel sees Cyprus-Greece power link as key to regional security

Israel has placed high importance on the electrical interconnection project that will link its electricity grid with Cyprus and Greece, calling it a "top priority," Israeli Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen announced....

28. Cyprus invests €100M to end power project deadlock with Greece

Negotiators see a potential breakthrough to end the deadlock over the Crete-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, following discussions on Tuesday in Nicosia and continued talks via teleconference on Wednesday. ...

29. High-stakes talks on Cyprus-Greece power link leave crucial questions unresolved

A high-level meeting at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia has concluded discussions on the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), the ambitious electricity link between Cyprus and Greece....

30. Parliament in turmoil over Great Sea Interconnector

Cyprus is facing significant political upheaval over the Great Sea Interconnector, a major project intended to bring affordable electricity to the island. With the decision deadline looming tomorrow, there is still no scheduled Cabinet meeting to finalize the issue....