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271. Uncertainty surrounds Geneva talks on Cyprus issue

With uncertainty over whether this marks a genuine attempt at restarting talks or merely an effort to keep the prospect of reunification alive, President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Geneva last night for the informal expanded conference. ...

272. Israel backs Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project

Israel has expressed clear, albeit indirect, support for the Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, which will extend to Israel, reaffirming its commitment to regional energy cooperation....

273. 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....

274. Greek companies eye Cypriot market for new business opportunities

Greek businesses are continuing to make their mark on Cyprus, with a growing number of companies looking to expand and partner with Cypriot firms....

275. Mysterious death in Omonia: A 'Fifty Shades' game gone wrong?

A chilling scene straight out of a thriller unfolded on Thursday afternoon when a young American man was found dead in an apartment on Kolokynthous Street, Omonia,...

276. Man found dead, with hands and feet bound, and a bag over his head

A man was found dead in the Omonia area of Athens, inside the apartment where he was temporarily staying....

277. ''He who dwells everywhere''

Nicosia For Art – the production team behind the Nicosia International Festival – presents the world premiere of a performance of words and music, inspired by the work of Saint Romanos the Melodist. ...

278. Trump highlights Greece-Cyprus role in strategic trade corridor

U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn attention to the strategic importance of Greece and Cyprus in global trade and diplomacy, sharing a Breitbart News article that underscores their role in the proposed India-Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)....

279. The good, the bad, and the in-between: Cyprus talks in Geneva

Preparatory efforts for the informal Cyprus conference, scheduled for March 17-18 in Geneva, Switzerland, reached a peak this past week, with both organizational work from the United Nations and diplomatic efforts from the parties involved....

280. UK Minister Stephen Doughty holds key talks in Cyprus ahead of Geneva summit

British Minister of State for Europe and North America, Stephen Doughty, is in Cyprus today, engaging in a series of important meetings with both sides of the political spectrum....

281. 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. ...

282. Passenger numbers at airports exceed 500,000 for the first time in February

For the first time, passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports surpassed the 500,000 mark in February, reflecting an 8% increase compared to the same month last year....

283. The Cypriot billionaires behind the island's rise as a global business hub

Cyprus has quietly become a magnet for some of the world's wealthiest individuals, transforming the island into a hub for global business and investment. ...

284. Cyprus banks hit record high profits despite ECB rate cuts

Despite the European Central Bank (ECB) preparing for its sixth interest rate cut since June 2023, bank profits in Cyprus have soared, marking two consecutive years of record earnings. ...

285. Molotov cocktails, fires, and tear gas in Athens (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

The center of Athens turned into a battleground as hooded individuals began throwing Molotov cocktails....

286. Greek banks continue to invest in Cyprus with new acquisitions

Greek banks are showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to investing in Cyprus. ...

287. Greeks call for accountability 2 years after Tempe train tragedy

Two years after one of Greece’s worst railway disasters, the country is still reeling from the February 28, 2023, crash in Tempe, where 57 lives were tragically lost....

288. Cyprus ignored 57 EU warnings about deadly Takata airbags—Why?

Since 2019, the EU’s early warning system, Rapex-Safety Gate, has issued 57 alerts about defective Takata airbags, classifying the risk as "injuries" and warning that if deployed, metal fragments could injure or kill vehicle occupants. ...

289. Turkish media: Discontent over Cypriot Foreign Minister's visit to Syria

290. Death of Thanasis Nikolaou – Stavrianos’ appeal rejected

The Supreme Court Plenary has rejected the appeal of forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos in the case of Thanasis Nikolaou’s death....

291. Santorini volcano’s ''breathing'' intensifies

Santorini, known for its breathtaking caldera and whitewashed homes, is also home to one of the world’s most closely monitored volcanoes. Scientists have been tracking changes beneath the island...

292. Ancient Greek artifacts to return after decades abroad

Eleven ancient Greek artifacts, including a marble funerary relief and a Roman-era ring depicting Poseidon are set to return to Greece after a repatriation ceremony in Manhattan on February 25, officials said....

293. Bank of Cyprus cancels plan to sell JCC Payment Systems

The process for the sale of JCC Payment Systems has been halted, bringing an end to the deal between JCC and Euronet that had been under consideration since the summer of 2024....

294. Cyprus and Egypt join forces on major energy projects

The Christodoulides administration places great strategic importance—both in terms of energy and geopolitics—on the President’s visit to Egypt....

295. Cyprus scores above EU average in Life Satisfaction Survey

A recent Eurostat survey has revealed that life satisfaction in the European Union (EU) averaged 7.3 out of 10 in 2023....

296. Turkey renews its call for a two-state solution in Cyprus

Turkey has once again pushed its demand for a two-state solution to the Cyprus issue....

297. From Greece to the Balkans, Steve Bannon warns of the looming threat of World War III

Steve Bannon, former White House strategist and controversial figure behind the MAGA movement, has made his home and podcast headquarters in one of Washington, D.C.'s most prestigious neighborhoods, just a stone’s throw from the U.S. Capitol....

298. 73-year-old woman and daughter lead family-run sex trafficking ring in Athens

In a dramatic operation earlier this week, Greek police, in collaboration with NGOs OUR RESCUE and A21, dismantled a large sex trafficking ring allegedly run by a 73-year-old woman, known only as ''Marina,''...

299. IGC Business & Investment Council Launched in India

The India-Greece-Cyprus (IGC) Business & Investment Council was officially launched today at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the economic ties between the three nations. ...

300. Cyprus improves corruption ranking, but challenges remain

Cyprus has made progress in its fight against corruption, according to Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)....