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61. Limassol port welcomes Althaia barge, pioneering green energy for ships

The docking of the Althaia barge was successfully completed on August 13th at the Port of Limassol, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) said in a statement on Friday......

62. Final victim's body recovered from superyacht sinking in Italy

Italian prosecutors are investigating potential manslaughter charges after the superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily, leading to the death of seven people, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah Lynch....

63. Suez Canal blockage and South China sea clashes threaten global trade

Although the pandemic-induced disruptions in global supply chains have eased and water flow in the Panama Canal has improved, new threats to international trade have emerged....

64. Fifth body yet to be retrieved as Sicilian rescue efforts continue

The search for the sixth and final missing person from a sunken superyacht off the coast of Sicily is set to resume this morning....

65. Bodies of Mike Lynch and daughter Hannah recovered from sunken yacht

Two bodies recovered from the wreckage of the sunken Bayesian yacht have been confirmed as those of Mike Lynch and his teenage daughter Hannah....

66. Limassol’s recurring pollution problem: Calls for stronger government action

A recurring pollution problem in the Limassol sea has once again provoked strong reactions from citizens, highlighting a lack of coordination among state departments. ...

67. British tech mogul Mike Lynch missing after superyacht sinks in freak Sicilian storm

British tech magnate Mike Lynch and five others remain missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off the coast of Sicily early Monday, Italian authorities reported. ...

68. Ships collide in disputed waters, China blames Philippines

69. Cyprus caught in a field of disinformation

In this Sunday's Kathimerini, Yiannis Ioannou writes that the recent presence of U.S. naval ships in Limassol has reignited a long-standing debate in Cyprus about its geopolitical alignment, particularly as tensions escalate in the Middle East. ...

70. Eight arrested in major operation seizing drugs worth over 2.5M euros (vid)

Greek Police announced Tuesday the dismantling of an international drug trafficking network that smuggled large quantities of drugs by sea using yachts....

71. Videos going viral capture the hidden wonders of Cyprus

A recent morning show on SPOR FM 95.0's Proti Pasha highlighted a viral video showcasing Cyprus's stunning landscapes. The video's creator, Stefanos Savvas, introduced his project "On the Island" and the team behind it, which aims to reveal Cyprus’s lesser-known natural beauty....

72. Politico: Cypriot firm linked to Belarusian leader exploits sanctions loophole

A recent investigation by Belarusian journalists has uncovered that a company based in Cyprus is profiting from inflated contracts related to the export of potash, a key ingredient in fertilizer, from Belarus....

73. Cyprus and China lock horns over Vasilikos issues

Apostolos Tomaras writes in this Sunday's Kathimerini that negotiations between Cyprus and the Chinese consortium over the "PROMETHEAS" ship, currently in Shanghai, have become a contentious issue as Cyprus seeks to gain control of the vessel. ...

74. Turkey pushes for 'Taiwanization' of occupied Cyprus

According to Kathimerini reporter Pavlos Xanthoulis, Ankara is intensifying efforts to secure international support for the "Taiwanization" of occupied Cyprus by advocating for direct trade and flights from the region, which could bolster the sovereign equality of the self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....

75. Increased military activity linked to humanitarian mission amid regional tensions

The activity observed in the last few days with the presence of ships and/or aircraft in Cyprus is due to the humanitarian role that the country is called upon to assume in light of developments in the region, Government Spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, told CNA on Friday....

76. USS Wasp arrives in Limassol for routine port visit

The USS Wasp (LHD 1), an amphibious assault ship with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), arrived in Limassol on August 8, 2024, for a scheduled port visit, the US Fleet Forces Command announced Thursday. ...

77. EU demands Cyprus return €101M in energy project funds

The Republic of Cyprus is preparing to respond to the European Commission by the first week of September regarding a demand to return €101 million in funding that was allocated for the Vasilikos energy terminal, Energy, Trade, and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou said Thursday....

78. Paphos Municipality cracks down on unauthorized port practices

Under the leadership of the Paphos Municipality, various agencies responsible for the operation and management of the Paphos port have joined forces to tackle illegal activities and improve the services provided to visitors and professionals. ...

79. Cyprus sees fuel price drop by 2-3 cents

Cypriot households burdened by rising living costs are getting a reprieve as fuel prices drop, with further reductions expected by the end of August....

80. Joint Sea Venture for cleaner seas by the Bank of Cyprus

Initial assessments showed no observable impact on the biodiversity of the Blue Lagoon area of the Akamas Peninsulaby tourism activities....

81. Larnaca Marina gets €30M upgrade, port project postponed

The government abandoned the joint development of the Larnaca port and marina, announcing on Thursday projects estimated at over €30 million to upgrade the marina and the surrounding area, heeding the suggestions of the city’s local stakeholders....

82. Vasilikos: Cyprus political figures and public officials to be summoned

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the construction contract of the Natural Gas Terminal (NGA) in Vasilikos, Cyprus....

83. Cyprus relaunches LNG terminal tender after €0.5B contract termination

Cyprus will soon launch tenders for the completion of the Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal for electricity generation, despite the termination of a €0.5 billion......

84. Cyprus eyes key EU portfolio in von der Leyen’s second commission

As EU member states finalize the 26 names for Ursula von der Leyen's second European Commission......

85. Von der Leyen's EU role for Mediterranean attracts Cyprus

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is seeking control of a newly proposed role within the European Commission, aimed at overseeing EU policy for the Mediterranean region....

86. Philippine tanker sinks, spilling 1,500 tons of fuel

A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, causing a large oil spill as coast guard rescuers searched for a missing crew member, officials said....

87. Cyprus to decide on Great Sea Interconnector this August

Important decisions concerning the Great Sea Interconnector, an electric cable linking Cyprus and Greece, are anticipated in August. ...

88. Futuristic yacht stuns Mykonos with Sci-Fi design

89. Anastasiades speaks out on Cyprus solution, corruption, and political ties

In one of his most candid interviews to date, former President Nicos Anastasiades discussed the Cyprus problem and the talks held in Crans-Montana with Marina Economides in "K". ...

90. Five Turkish warships stir tensions in Greek waters

In recent days, Turkey has deployed up to five warships near the maritime boundary between Kasos and Karapathos islands, just outside Greek territorial waters....