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1. Shots fired in Aegean standoff near Agathonisi

A late-night clash off the tiny island of Agathonisi escalated into gunfire on Tuesday, after Greek Coast Guard crews confronted two Turkish fishing boats that had crossed into Greek territorial waters. ...

2. Greece and Ukraine strike deal to build crewless combat boats

Greece and Ukraine are moving ahead with a joint plan to build unmanned surface vessels, essentially crewless naval craft, at Greek shipyards, in what officials are calling one of the most concrete takeaways from Sunday’s meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy....

3. UK eyes Denmark-style asylum rules amid migration debate

The UK government, under Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, is preparing sweeping asylum reforms inspired by Denmark’s restrictive refugee policies, Sky News reports, and critics are warning that the plan could take Britain down a morally fraught path....

4. Iran seizes Cyprus-linked oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

Members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reportedly took control of the oil tanker Talara, owned by a Cyprus-based company, and are steering it toward an Iranian port, according to Reuters and British maritime security sources....

5. Tensions flare at rally backing Global Sumud Flotilla

Protesters gathered outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia on Thursday late afternoon to show support for the Global Sumud Flotilla. The demonstration started off peacefully but tensions briefly flared when a commotion broke out between citizens and police....

6. Israeli navy seizes Gaza aid flotilla, arrests Greta Thunberg

The Israeli navy intercepted several boats carrying aid to Gaza overnight, arresting dozens of activists on board, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The move triggered a wave of protests and condemnation from governments worldwide....

7. Autumn on paper, summer in spirit: Cyprus celebrates under sunny skies

Happy holiday, Cyprus! While the calendar insists it’s autumn, the weather has clearly decided, “Not so fast!” and is clinging to summer like a child refusing to let go of the beach....

8. Larnaca Marina dredging on track for 2025 finish, minister says

The dredging of Larnaca Marina is moving ahead as planned and is expected to finish by December 2025, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis said Friday, reassuring boat owners that smoother sailing is on the way....

9. Chios firefighters push beyond their limits

In the middle of a deserted road on Chios, a handful of firefighters lie on the asphalt, fast asleep in their gear....

10. Using hose for cleaning now a criminal offense under new water-saving law

Washing walls, windows or private boats with a hose is now a criminal offense under an amended water-saving law passed by Parliament on July 10....

11. Heat cranks up to 38°c as mountains tease with surprise showers

12. Migrants found with hands and feet bound in Mediterranean sea

Spanish police have launched a homicide investigation after several bodies were found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with their hands and feet bound, sparking fears that migrants may have been killed and thrown overboard during a perilous crossing from North Africa....

13. Boat goes up in flames, beachgoers unfazed

A fire broke out on a boat near Larnaca Marina on Sunday afternoon, sending up thick plumes of smoke, but you wouldn’t know it from the relaxed mood on the beach just a few hundred meters away....

14. Cyprus slips in Blue Flag rankings but holds firm on coastal quality

Cyprus saw a slight decline in its internationally recognized beach quality ratings this year, with 64 beaches and two marinas receiving Blue Flag certification for 2025, down from 76 beaches in 2024....

15. Erdogan accuses Europe of sabotaging migrant boats in Aegean and Mediterranean

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has leveled serious accusations at European authorities, claiming that some migrant boats were deliberately punctured, resulting in deadly drownings in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas....

16. 23 people rescued in Lesbos shipwreck with an additional seven dead

A tragic shipwreck off the coast of Lesbos has left seven people dead and prompted a large-scale rescue operation....

17. Greek trafficking ring repurposed seized boats to smuggle migrants

Greek authorities have uncovered a human trafficking network that repurposed seized boats for smuggling migrants, exposing a shocking loophole in maritime enforcement....

18. Hope fades as search for missing migrants off Cape Greco suspended

Authorities have called off the search for migrants who were aboard a boat that overturned in international waters southeast of Cape Greco....

19. Cyprus accused of migrant pushbacks amid deadly shipwreck

A tragic shipwreck off Cape Greco has reignited the debate over Cyprus’ handling of migration, just as the government claimed to have successfully tackled the issue....

20. Storms hit Cyprus with heavy rain, hail, and snowfall in Troodos

A powerful weather system swept across Cyprus on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snowfall in the Troodos Mountains. ...

21. EU hits back with $28 billion in tariffs on US goods

The European Union is hitting back after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 25% tariff on all European steel and aluminum imports....

22. Cyprus launches high-tech underwater drones to safeguard artificial reefs

Cyprus is making waves with a groundbreaking project that uses small, high-tech underwater drones to keep an eye on artificial reefs designed to help marine life thrive. ...

23. Cyprus boosts maritime security with high-tech coastguard vessels (photos)

In a significant step to enhance Cyprus’ maritime security, the Port and Maritime Police introduced ten new high-tech vessels at a ceremony held at Limassol Port today. ...

24. Ministry mulls subsidies for 'vulnerable' boat owners amid Marina fee dispute

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works is considering subsidies for "vulnerable" boat owners, sparking a mix of curiosity and skepticism over who qualifies as "vulnerable" in this context....

25. Larnaca Marina boat owners plan protest over docking fees

Boat owners at Larnaca Marina are gearing up for a protest to voice their frustration over rising mooring fees. ...

26. Cyprus to relocate migrants camped along buffer zone

Cyprus will relocate dozens of foreign nationals who have been camping along the ceasefire line for months, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said Tuesday....

27. Cyprus to fast-track 22,000 asylum applications

The reduction in migration flows due to government measures offers Cyprus the opportunity to speed up the processing of 22,000 pending asylum applications, said Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nikolas Ioannides....

28. New flights from Lebanon for UK nationals, with boat routes to Cyprus

More charter flights are expected throughout the day to evacuate British nationals from Lebanon, according to the UK Foreign Office, which described the number of flights as "limited." ...

29. 30 boats arrive in Ayia Napa from Lebanon as evacuations continue

Boats from Lebanon are arriving daily at the marinas of Ayia Napa and Larnaca, carrying European citizens as well as diplomatic and administrative staff from foreign embassies....

30. Phase one of Paralimni Marina set for completion by year's end

The first phase of the Paralimni Marina, which will feature 300 berths, is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with the first boats arriving before the start of the next tourist season, according to Paralimni-Deryneia Mayor George Nikolettos....