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1. EU draws red line against upgrade of breakaway north

The European Union has delivered a clear political message backing Nicosia: any attempt to upgrade or recognize the breakaway north will be met with firm resistance....

2. The Washington conference on Greece and Cyprus

The role of Greece and Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean and their cooperation with the US in promoting a number of common interests, and dealing with common threats, was highlighted during this year’s annual conference in Washington organized by Kathimerini English Edition, the Hellenic American Leadership Council and the Delphi Economic Forum....

3. Cyprus in DC: Kombos pushes security, EU, and regional ties

Cyprus is strengthening its ties with the United States, with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos spending Tuesday in Washington meeting senior US lawmakers and taking part in policy discussions focused on regional stability and Cyprus’ role in Europe....

4. Greece, Turkey and the mind of Donald Trump

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s recent statement suggesting that we’re facing a “historic opportunity for the permanent solution to the Aegean problem” raised eyebrows in Athens. ...

5. How von der Leyen can save Europe

The Greenland crisis, and what unfolded at the World Economic Forum in Davos, proved something more: that Europe’s time to reinvent itself has now become dramatically, suffocatingly short....

6. A new peace club? Trump unveils council that sidesteps the UN

Whether Trump’s Peace Council becomes a genuine diplomatic tool or a rival stage to the United Nations remains an open question, but its makeup already sends a signal. ...

7. Just an image… right?

An AI-generated image posted by Donald Trump showing him planting the American flag in Greenland, complete with a sign declaring the island “U.S. territory from 2026,” has once again thrown the Arctic island into the global spotlight and rattled nerves across Europe....

8. Deloitte expands its global suite of GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities in Omnia

Deloitte has announced the integration of new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within its Omnia, Deloitte’s global cloud-based Audit & Assurance platform, aimed at enhancing the audit and assurance experience, advancing Deloitte’s effort to drive innovation with enhanced technology. ...

9. Pitch your film, win international deals, Cyprus is rolling out the red carpet

Cyprus is rolling out the red carpet for filmmakers next April, hosting the seventh edition of Dot.on.the.Map Industry Days, a three-day co-production, training, and networking event designed to put the island at the center of Mediterranean cinema. The event runs April 23–25, 2026, alongside the 24th Cyprus Film Days International Festival....

10. Trump envoy says Middle East has no democracies, allies react angrily

“I don’t see any democracy anywhere,” Tom Barrack said on December 7, referring to the broader Middle East. “Israel may claim to be a democracy, but in this region, what has really worked best, whether you like it or not, are benevolent monarchies,”...

11. U.S. ambassador to Turkey flags Cyprus as regional ''abscess''

Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, told Kathimerini in an interview with Manolis Kostidis that Cyprus must be included in any broader effort to stabilize the Eastern Mediterranean, saying “you cannot have an abscess in the middle of an otherwise healthy body.”...

12. US–Saudi business deals top $270 billion as Crown Prince returns to Washington

The United States and Saudi Arabia just inked more than $270 billion in business deals, marking one of the biggest investment pushes between the two countries in years, all during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first visit to Washington since 2018....

13. Cyprus, connectivity, and the future of European aviation: A conversation with Olivier Jankovec

Olivier Jankovec, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) Europe—the airport counterpart to IATA—has a bird’s-eye view of the European aviation landscape. Right now, he has his sights set on Cyprus....

14. Stella Kyriakides joins global network to champion women’s health

Former European Union Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides has been invited to join the Champions of Women’s Health network, part of the Global Alliance for Women’s Health....

15. The significance of the P-TEC Summit

The Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) is a U.S. initiative coordinated by the Department of Energy. Its goal is to foster collaboration between Eastern European countries and the United States, focusing on energy security and the sustainability of infrastructure....

16. U.S. eyes role in reviving Cyprus-Greece electricity link

New developments suggest that U.S. investors may play a bigger role in the stalled electricity interconnection between Cyprus and Greece, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), potentially reshaping the project’s economic and geopolitical landscape....

17. Cyprus aims to be “honest broker” as it prepares for EU Presidency

As Cyprus prepares to assume the rotating Presidency of the European Union, the island nation is positioning itself as a neutral facilitator, emphasizing trust, consensus, and results for citizens and businesses alike....

18. Are the stars finally aligning for Cyprus?

A series of new developments, diplomatic chatter, quiet backroom meetings, and carefully timed statements, are fueling talk that something may finally be stirring in the long-stuck Cyprus and East Med equation....

19. Leading Minds in Technology and Innovation to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 returns on October 9, under the central theme ''Beyond AI'', exploring how individuals, businesses, and societies can stay competitive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence....

20. Race heats up for Cyprus Banking Association’s top job

After two decades at the helm, Michalis Kammas will step down as general manager of the Cyprus Banking Association by the end of the year, opening the door for a new face to lead the country’s powerful banking lobby....

21. Cap St Georges hosts prestigious international event

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort hosted a distinguished AUB – Mediterraneo and Municipality of Paphos Event with key participation from the Delphi Economic Forum....

22. A Year of Meaningful Impact and Community Empowerment for the PwC Foundation

During the financial year 2025, PwC, through the PwC Foundation initiatives, continued to serve as a catalyst for positive change, deepening its contribution to Cypriot society through a wide range of initiatives across education and culture, youth entrepreneurship, and community support. ...

23. ''I'm 10 years old and I love torturing cats''

It sounds like the stuff of nightmares: a child proudly declaring a love for torturing cats. But this isn’t fiction; it’s a message posted inside an encrypted online group, part of a horrifying international network of animal abusers exposed by a recent BBC investigation....

24. Cyprus to launch e-Kalathi digital shopping platform

Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou is set to announce the launch of the e-Kalathi digital platform during a press conference Wednesday....

25. The LIFE Pharma Detox System Offers Solutions to Pharmaceutical Pollution

Medochemie is taking a leading role in addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges currently faced by the pharmaceutical industry: the management and reduction of pharmaceutical pollution....

26. Desalination lifeline arrives from UAE as island braces for summer drought

Mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Cyprus over the weekend and are now being transported to Limassol and Paphos, just in time to help the island meet soaring water demand during the summer tourist season....

27. Eurobank | Limassol welcomed the 1st India-Greece-Cyprus Business Forum

28. Tatar appears to nod off during Erdogan’s speech (VIDEO)

A brief moment of apparent drowsiness from Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has gone viral, after footage showed him seemingly nodding off during a speech by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Friday....

29. Cyprus courts U.S. investors in energy, tech, and finance

Cyprus is making a bold push to attract American investment, with President Nicos Christodoulides leading a high-profile delegation to the United States....

30. Greek companies eye Cypriot market for new business opportunities

Greek businesses are continuing to make their mark on Cyprus, with a growing number of companies looking to expand and partner with Cypriot firms....