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1. Will the Cyprus-Greece Cable Ever Happen?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-the-cyprus-greece-cable-ever-happen

The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), which is the undersea electricity cable connecting Cyprus to Crete and eventually mainland Greece, was once presented as a game-changing project that could end Cyprus’ energy isolation, stabilize the island’s electricity network and potentially lower power bills for consumers....

2. Invest Cyprus and the Portuguese-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce Strengthen the Bridge Between Brazil, Portugal, Cyprus and Middle East

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/invest-cyprus-and-the-portuguese-brazilian-chamber-of-commerce-strengthen-the-bridge-between-brazil-portugal-cyprus-and-middle-east

Invest Cyprus participated in the exclusive event “From Brazil to Europe & MENA: Unlocking Business & Investment Opportunities through Portugal and Cyprus”, held on 28 April 2026 at the WTC Lisbon. The event brought together distinguished leaders, investors, policymakers, and representatives of the innovation ecosystem to highlight new strategic pathways connecting Brazil, Portugal, Cyprus, Europe, and the Middle East....

3. Wednesday weather: The 33°C inland peak and the looming Friday shift

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-the-33°c-inland-peak-and-the-looming-friday-shift

The high-pressure system is currently holding the line, but a change in the atmosphere is already waiting in the wings. For now, we are dealing with a thick, pre-summer heat that has pushed the mountains and the coastline into a rare temperature tie....

4. Explosive sea drone off Greece sparks fears of war creeping into Mediterranean

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosive-sea-drone-off-greece-sparks-fears-of-war-creeping-into-mediterranean

The discovery of a Ukrainian-designed sea drone packed with explosives off the Greek island of Lefkada is raising alarm in Athens over the possibility that the war in Ukraine could be expanding beyond the Black Sea and into the Mediterranean....

5. A dusty 33°C peak before the Friday fade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-dusty-33°c-peak-before-the-friday-fade

It looks like the high-pressure system is giving us one last warm hug today before it hands over the keys to a low-pressure system tomorrow. We are currently stuck in that hazy, "pre-summer" vibe where the air feels a bit thick and the thermometer is working overtime....

6. Outgoing US ambassador praises growing Cyprus-US ties in farewell meeting with president

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outgoing-us-ambassador-praises-growing-cyprus-us-ties-in-farewell-meeting-with-president

Outgoing US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie S. Davis praised the growing relationship between the United States and Cyprus during a farewell meeting Monday with President Nikos Christodoulides, saying the two countries have built closer ties in security, business and diplomacy over the past two years....

7. Body found in rural Paphos area as police investigate identity (UPDATE)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-found-in-rural-paphos-area-as-police-investigate-identity

A body discovered Monday in a rural area of eastern Paphos was identified as a 79-year-old man who had been reported missing since May 8, police said, bringing a days-long search operation to a tragic end....

8. Authorities on alert after explosive-packed sea drone found off Lefkada (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-authorities-on-alert-after-explosive-packed-sea-drone-found-off-lefkada

Greek authorities are investigating a potentially serious security incident after a naval drone discovered off the island of Lefkada was reportedly found carrying possible explosive material, according to Greek media reports and security sources....

9. Birdlife returns to revived Kouklia wetlands as Cyprus celebrates nature comeback

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/birdlife-returns-to-revived-kouklia-wetlands-as-cyprus-celebrates-nature-comeback

After years of drought, shrinking wetlands, and growing fears over climate change, a rare sight unfolded this week in the Mesaoria region: water glistening across the Kouklia reservoir, birds circling overhead, and nature slowly reclaiming its place....

10. CIA doubts Iran is close to collapse despite Trump claims war may soon end

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cia-doubts-iran-is-close-to-collapse-despite-trump-claims-war-may-soon-end

A classified CIA assessment delivered to the US government this week has concluded that Iran could withstand a US naval blockade for at least three to four months before facing more serious economic strain, according to multiple US officials cited by The Washington Post....

11. University of Miami Herbert Business School Brings Global AI Leadership Program for Legal Professionals to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-miami-herbert-business-school-brings-global-ai-leadership-program-for-legal-professionals-to-cyprus

The Miami Herbert Business School of the University of Miami —ranked #2 worldwide in academic research in Business Technology— announces the launch of its executive program, “AI Strategy for Legal Professionals,” taking place in Cyprus on June 5–7, 2026....

12. UN peacekeeping chief bids farewell to US ambassador in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/un-peacekeeping-chief-bids-farewell-to-us-ambassador-in-cyprus

The top United Nations official in Cyprus met Tuesday with the outgoing U.S. ambassador in Nicosia for a farewell ceremony held inside the UN-controlled buffer zone, marking the end of her diplomatic posting on the island....

13. Eastern Mediterranean tensions ease as warships begin leaving region

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....

14. Tuesday forecast: A cheeky case of May frostbite

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-a-cheeky-case-of-may-frostbite

It is May in Cyprus, yet the atmosphere has decided to pull a winter wardrobe out of storage for one last uninvited encore. A weak low-pressure system is currently loitering, making for a very confused Tuesday....

15. Turkey pulls ahead as regional leader in renewable energy race

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-pulls-ahead-as-regional-leader-in-renewable-energy-race

Turkey is rapidly positioning itself as one of the region’s biggest renewable energy players, with experts saying the country is now outpacing parts of Europe in battery storage development and clean energy growth....

16. Monday's May atmospheric shakeup

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-s-may-atmospheric-shakeup

Mother Nature clearly woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. We have a cold air mass and a low-pressure system tag-teaming the region, which basically means Monday is being a bit of a bully....

17. Cyprus tourism slumps as British demand drops and bookings fall 60%

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. ...

18. University of Nicosia opens Athens campus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-opens-athens-campus

The University of Nicosia officially opened its new Athens campus on Thursday, with the leaders of both Cyprus and Greece describing the move as more than just an academic expansion, but also a strengthening of the long-standing ties between the two countries....

19. Turkey examines natural gas pipeline linking occupied north to mainland Turkey

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-examines-natural-gas-pipeline-linking-occupied-north-to-mainland-turkey

Turkey’s energy minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, has confirmed that Ankara is examining the construction of a natural gas pipeline in the occupied part of Cyprus. ...

20. European countries ease travel warnings for Cyprus after diplomatic push

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-countries-ease-travel-warnings-for-cyprus-after-diplomatic-push

European countries are quietly rewriting how they describe Cyprus in travel warnings, in what appears to be a diplomatic win for Nicosia....

21. Wizz Air and HTS launch disruption assistance, supporting passengers from delays starting at two hours

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-and-hts-launch-disruption-assistance-supporting-passengers-from-delays-starting-at-two-hours

Wizz Air, a leading airline in Central and Eastern Europe, and HTS, a leading global travel technology platform, today announced a partnership to integrate a new solution to help customers navigate disruptions on wizzair.com and the Wizz Air app. ...

22. Cyprus still on investors’ radar despite Iran war

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. ...

23. Cyprus economy still growing, but cracks may be starting to show

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....

24. Cyprus rules out fuel shortage while minister monitors potential disruptions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-rules-out-fuel-shortage-while-minister-monitors-potential-disruptions

Cyprus is not facing a fuel shortage at present, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis, who said authorities are actively tracking supplies and preparing for possible disruptions....

25. Cyprus quietly shifts its defense West

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. ...

26. Monday’s muddy mix: Thunder, dust, and the back-to-work blues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-monday-s-muddy-mix-thunder-dust-and-the-back-to-work-blues

Welcome back to the grind, Cyprus. If you were hoping for a sparkling clear Monday to match your fresh office energy, the atmosphere has other ideas. A weak low-pressure system is currently overseeing the island, bringing a bit of everything except stability....

27. Panic at White House dinner as armed attacker breaches security

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/panic-at-white-house-dinner-as-armed-attacker-breaches-security

A gunman armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner late Saturday, triggering panic inside the ballroom and a swift response from law enforcement that left one agent injured and the suspect in custody....

28. Kathimerini exclusive: Ursula von der Leyen on Europe’s challenges, energy strategy, and the Cyprus issue

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....

29. EU leaders get down to business on day two

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-get-down-to-business-on-day-two

After a more relaxed evening of talks over dinner in Ayia Napa, EU leaders rolled up their sleeves in Nicosia on Friday, shifting from pleasantries to the hard politics of money, energy and war....

30. Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort accepted into global luxury travel group Virtuoso

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cap-st-georges-hotel-resort-accepted-into-global-luxury-travel-group-virtuoso

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,200 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Panayiotis Markou, Director of Sales & Marketing at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 20,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average of (U.S.) $25–$30 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel....

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