https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/airlines-slash-millions-of-seats-as-fuel-fears-shake-global-travel
Airlines around the world are cutting flights, shrinking schedules, and scrambling to save fuel as growing concerns over global fuel supplies begin to hit the aviation industry.
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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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-debates-energy-aid-as-families-fear-new-spike-in-bills
As tensions linked to the conflict in Iran continue to shake global energy markets, European finance ministers gathered in Brussels on Monday facing a question many Cypriots already know too well: how do you help people cope with rising costs without blowing a hole in state finances?...
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. ...
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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economy-still-growing-but-cracks-may-be-starting-to-show
Cyprus’ economy continues to show steady growth, underlining its flexibility and resilience in the face of external shocks such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and recent conflicts in the Middle East....
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. ...
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/formula-1-to-return-to-turkey-under-new-five-year-deal
Formula 1 is heading back to Turkey next season for the first time since 2021, under a new five-year agreement announced by the Turkish government, marking a significant return for the Istanbul Park circuit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/airfares-set-to-surge-this-summer-as-united-hikes-prices-and-lufthansa-slashes-flights
If you’re planning a summer getaway, brace yourself; flying is about to get more expensive and a lot less predictable....
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....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-army-confirms-soldier-damaged-jesus-statue-in-lebanon
The Israeli military has confirmed that a widely circulated photo showing a soldier destroying a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon is authentic and says disciplinary action will be taken....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hormuz-shuts-again-as-iran-cites-us-‘piracy
The Strait of Hormuz has once again become the focal point of a rapidly escalating confrontation, with Iran declaring the passage effectively closed following what it describes as continued acts of “piracy” by the United States. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-toolbox-to-curb-energy-prices-support-for-all-27-member-states
Brussels is preparing action on four fronts, working closely with Berlin and Paris, with the goal of keeping energy prices under control across the EU’s 27 member states as concerns grow about a renewed crisis in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-turning-point-for-donald-trump
Donald Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV, the language he used about the Pontiff, and even more so his post depicting himself as Jesus elicited strong reactions not only from his opponents and critics but also, and more importantly politically, from his supporters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/celebrations-and-shelling-mark-start-of-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire
A temporary halt in fighting between Israel and Lebanon has begun, marking a 10-day pause in hostilities that has resulted in both optimism and concern on the ground....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/gaza-as-a-riviera-and…-iran-as-texas
The map of the Middle East is being redrawn. The Gulf states are in shock and looking for new alliances, uneasy about relying on what used to be called the American umbrella. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tourism-slump-hits-famagusta-as-april-hotel-occupancy-drops-by-40
Hotel occupancy in the Famagusta district has dropped sharply this April, with local officials estimating a decline of around 40%, reflecting uncertainty affecting Cyprus’s tourism sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/resurrection-day
This year’s Easter feels different from anything even the oldest people in this country can remember. Hell has opened its gates in a region that for centuries has been a meeting ground of civilizations and religions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-progress-hinges-on-peace-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-says-jeffrey-sachs
Professor Jeffrey Sachs emphasized that meaningful climate action in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East depends heavily on achieving political stability and cooperation across the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/oil-prices-drop-but-drivers-aren-t-seeing-relief-at-the-pump
Even if tensions in the Persian Gulf begin to ease, a quick return to lower energy prices is unlikely. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and gas shipments, would certainly help restore supply. However, it is only one step in the recovery process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mass-civilian-casualties-in-lebanon-as-air-strikes-hit-urban-areas
Israeli air raids struck multiple parts of Lebanon in a sudden escalation that has had severe consequences for civilians, killing at least 254 people and injuring more than 1,100, according to emergency services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ceasefire-declared-as-trump-claims-‘complete-victory-in-iran-war
A fragile pause in the Iran war has been declared after 40 days of escalating conflict, with former US president Donald Trump announcing a two-week ceasefire and calling it a “complete victory,” even as violence continues across the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-iran-deadline-nears-as-tensions-rise-without-breakthrough
As a deadline set by Donald Trump approaches, tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, with no clear sign of a diplomatic resolution despite weeks of escalating conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-brookies-to-missiles-and-back-again
Take something simple and seemingly harmless from everyday life, like the collective obsession with a dessert that, because it spread on TikTok, led to long lines forming outside the branches of a well-known Cypriot bakery. Now compare that with the shocking absence of even basic restraint in the massive military conflict unfolding in our region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-guard-to-acquire-four-centaur-anti-drone-systems
An incident earlier this year, in which an Iranian Shahed-136 drone penetrated Cyprus’s air defenses and struck the British base at Akrotiri, exposed weaknesses in the country’s air defense system. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-journalism-crisis-in-cyprus
Dear journalist friends, the occasion for this piece is the deeply unfortunate interview conducted by the otherwise highly accomplished Yiannakis Karekles with Fidias Panayiotou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ceos-highlight-key-skills-shortage-as-a-top-concern
The findings of the 15th Annual PwC Cyprus CEO Survey, in which 77 business leaders from Cyprus participated this year, provide valuable insights into the challenges and risks shaping the business environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/middle-east-conflict-threatens-cyprus-tourism-ports-and-banks-says-dbrs
Cyprus’ sunny beaches, luxury resorts, and bustling ports could soon feel the ripple effects of turmoil in the Middle East. A new report from Canadian rating agency Morningstar DBRS warns that the island’s heavy dependence on tourism and shipping makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions from the Gulf....
