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31. Departure of humanitarian aid ship for Gaza imminent

Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed on Monday that the departure of a ship laden with humanitarian aid destined for Gaza is imminent....

32. Larnaca: Humanitarian aid ship ready to set sail for Gaza

Everything is set for the departure of the Open Arms ship, which will carry the initial shipment of humanitarian aid through the Amalthea project to Palestinians...

33. Cypriot crew escapes Houthi attack unscathed

Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis told CNA that based on the information so far, it seems there are not any Cypriots on the cargo ship True Confidence, which was hit by a missile in the Red Sea....

34. Von der Leyen inspects Gaza aid efforts

The President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is set to visit Cyprus on Friday with the backdrop of EU support for the Republic of Cyprus' initiative to create a humanitarian corridor to the Gaza Strip....

35. The €623 million windfall from Cyprus' shipping industry

Kathimerini reporter Andreas Karamitas dives into the heartbeat of Cyprus' economy - the shipping industry. In a revealing exploration, discover how this vital sector pumped a staggering €623 million into the real economy solely through ship management in 2023. ...

36. Cyprus: The new epicenter of U.S. military strategy in the Mediterranean

In a significant development, the United States and Cyprus are strengthening their defense and security ties, marking a shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

37. SafeBulkers Inc. boosts Cypriot fleet with modern ships

In a strategic move to fortify the Cypriot flag, Safebulkers Inc., a prominent shipping company, has added two state-of-the-art vessels to its fleet....

38. Coast guard finds dog trapped in shipping container

In a heartwarming turn of events, a routine inspection at the Port of Houston led to the rescue of a dog trapped inside a shipping container for at least eight days, without food or water. ...

39. Cyprus ports report 20% drop in cargo blamed on Suez canal crisis

The recent events concerning the crisis in the Gulf of Aden and the Suez Canal have resulted in losses for the Republic of Cyprus of around 20%, said the President of the Cyprus Ports Authority, Dr. Antonis Stylianou....

40. Macan sets new standards: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche

41. Cyprus backs UN resolution condemning Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping

The Cypriot registry seems to remain unaffected for the time being by the latest developments in the Red Sea......

42. How the consumer pocket faces a perfect economic storm

The uncertainty and the intense upheavals in the global supply chain continue....

43. Shell halts Red Sea route amidst Houthi threats

In a significant move responding to heightened security risks, oil giant Shell has officially opted to suspend the utilization of the Red Sea Route for cargo transport, a decision unveiled through the Wall Street Journal....

44. Greek cargo ship survives Red Sea ambush unscathed

In a concerning incident in the Red Sea, a cargo ship named Zografia, flying the Maltese flag and owned by Greece, faced an attack. Initial reports indicate that the vessel sustained minor damage during the assault....

45. Houthi rebels launch anti-ship missile at US destroyer in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels fired an anti-ship cruise missile at the USS Laboon, an American destroyer in the Red Sea. The missile was shot down by a U.S. fighter jet in the latest attack unsettling global shipping....

46. Cyprus protests British Bases' role in Gaza conflict

Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday morning outside the Akrotiri Base, in Limassol district, in Cyprus, with placards, flags and shouting slogans, protesting the involvement, as they say, of the British Bases in Cyprus in Israel's war in Gaza....

47. 18 major shipping companies divert routes away from Red Sea

In response to a surge in attacks on merchant ships, 18 significant shipping companies have opted to avoid transiting the Red Sea, as reported by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). ...

48. Cyprus and UK join forces to deliver 90 tons of aid to Gaza

In a joint effort marked by exceptional cooperation, Cyprus and the United Kingdom have successfully dispatched nearly 90 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza....

49. Greek-owned tanker broadcasts AIS message to avoid Houthi targeting

In a bid to avoid being targeted by Houthi militants, a Greek-owned tanker, which recently set sail from Russia, has taken an unusual step by broadcasting a message over the Automatic Identification System (AIS) to disassociate itself from Israel....

50. Cypriot market braces for impact amidst Suez canal disruptions

In a recent interview with KEBE Secretary General Marios Tsiakkis, concerns were raised about the inevitable impact on product prices in Cyprus due to increased fees for ships carrying containers. ...

51. Houthi threat spurs quick shield for Cypriot ships

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping has taken temporary measures to protect Cypriot ships due to the attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement against ships passing through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait....

52. Cyprus implements protective measures for ships amid Houthi attacks

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping has taken temporary measures to protect Cypriot ships due to the attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement against ships passing through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait between Yemen and northeast Africa leading to the Red Sea, Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hatzimanolis told CNA on Wednesday....

53. Humanitarian aid to Gaza ready to be shipped

The initial consignment of humanitarian assistance destined for the civilian population in Gaza has reached Cyprus, facilitated through the established sea corridor initiated by the Republic of Cyprus, as confirmed by a government official to CNA....

54. Cyprus advances humanitarian corridor to Gaza

The Republic of Cyprus remains committed to establishing a maritime humanitarian corridor for delivering aid to Gaza, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos....

55. Abraham’s Tinderbox

I’ll begin by clearly condemning Hamas and its terrorist thugs and express grief at the horrors inflicted on innocent Israeli civilians on 7 October....

56. Canadian soldiers in Cyprus await call for Lebanon evacuation

On a sunny Thursday in Cyprus, holidaymakers relaxed on beach chairs, while a small group of people in Canadian uniform sat inside a nearby hotel meeting room, staring into screens. ...

57. Illegal transport of 1,100 litres of fuel from occupied territories seized

The Anti-Poaching Unit of the AMAD made a significant discovery during their patrol in a village area of the Nicosia district. ...

58. The Israeli war's impact on economy and energy prices

Economists have been examining the inevitable economic consequences of the war in Israel, particularly its influence on fuel and electricity costs....

59. Israeli Military unearths 1,500 Hamas militant bodies

Israel’s military said about 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants were found in Israeli territory as, as it said it had largely gained control in the country’s south and “restored full control” over the border on the fourth day of fighting following an unprecedented surprise attack....

60. €370K worth of olive oil vanishes, police investigate

Approximately 37 tons of olive oil have been reported stolen from a prominent agricultural cooperative in Polygyros, a picturesque town nestled in the scenic region of Halkidiki, northern Greece. ...