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241. Drone threat elevates Cyprus’ strategic role in regional security

Cyprus’ effective management – both at the operational and diplomatic levels – of the drone attacks from Hezbollah, has upgraded it strategically....

242. Politics Blog: $200 oil, camels, and political drama

Iran warns us to brace for $200-a-barrel oil. ''Let those who pay in dollars worry,'' a friend said, with as much understanding of the global economy as Fidias himself. Joking aside, we should be the ones stressing. ...

243. Two crises, seven decades apart

Exactly seventy years ago, the Suez Crisis disrupted one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors. In July 1956, during the second Arab–Israeli war, the passage was closed, marking the end of an era....

244. IEA releases record oil reserves, but Cyprus may still face rising fuel prices

A record release of emergency oil reserves by the International Energy Agency (IEA) is meant to calm global markets shaken by Middle East tensions, but experts warn the move may not be enough to prevent higher fuel prices in Cyprus....

245. EU closes case on Cyprus ‘golden passports,’ government declares chapter closed

The European Commission has officially closed its legal case against Cyprus over the country’s controversial “golden passport” program, marking what officials describe as the end of one of the island’s most damaging political scandals in recent years....

246. 87% of recalled products still sold online, Cyprus consumer group warns

Most products that have been recalled or banned due to safety risks are still available to buy online, raising concerns about how effectively dangerous goods are being removed from the digital marketplace....

247. Gold Partnership between Petrolina and the Cyprus Olympic Committee strengthens the Road to ''Los Angeles 28''

The Cyprus Olympic Committee and Petrolina announce the signing of a sponsorship agreement, with Petrolina assuming the role of Gold Partner for the period 2025-2028, sealing a strategic alliance built on shared values, a common vision, and a longstanding commitment to society and sport....

248. European Conference on Sustainable Tourism

The European Conference on Sustainable Tourism, held in Nicosia, marked the 20th anniversary of the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), bringing together more than 300 participants from across Europe and beyond, including two European Commissioners among the speakers....

249. Shipping costs surge as Iran war sparks new global price shock

The war in Iran and the broader geopolitical turmoil it has triggered are fueling a new and sharp surge in global shipping costs. ...

250. Iran crisis triggers 10 growing concerns for the EU

The consequences of the joint U.S.–Israel attack on Iran are causing growing concern among the EU’s 27 member states, as sources tell Kathimerini that the European External Action Service’s Crisis Response and Information Centre believes Tehran is pursuing a strategy aimed at “creating chaos,” carrying out indiscriminate strikes across several countries in the region, with Cyprus among those affected....

251. AI diagnosed the patient before doctors did...and Cyprus may be next

Inside the Landmark Hotel last week, conversations about healthcare sounded less like policy debates and more like glimpses into the future....

252. Oil prices climb past $116 amid Middle East tensions

Oil prices are surging at a pace not seen in years, rattling global markets as the war in the Middle East fuels fears of a major energy supply crisis....

253. European military response to defend Cyprus shows EU security autonomy

The European Union’s ability to act quickly to protect one of its member states was demonstrated by the recent deployment of military forces to Cyprus, European Council President António Costa said on Friday evening....

254. Strait of Hormuz crisis leaves 35,000 sailors and cruise passengers stranded in Gulf

About 20,000 merchant sailors and roughly 15,000 cruise passengers are currently unable to leave the Arabian Gulf as tensions between the United States and Iran threaten maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Nations’ shipping agency....

255. What might China be thinking?

It would be fascinating to know what leaders in Beijing are thinking as the war in the Middle East unfolds. China has shown that it sees itself as a systemic player and dislikes international turbulence that threatens the global economy as well as its own. ...

256. Russia weighs redirecting gas away from Europe while Iran conflict pushes energy prices higher

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that Moscow could suspend natural gas deliveries to Europe if current market conditions persist, as global energy prices climb amid intensifying tensions involving Iran....

257. Middle East war pushes oil and gas prices higher, raising fears for consumers

The war in the Middle East is shaking the global energy market and pushing fuel prices higher, raising concerns that ordinary consumers, especially in Europe, will soon feel the impact....

258. Trump’s proxy war moment

President Trump wants to replace Iran’s current regime with a system friendly to the United States, essentially meaning the abandonment of nuclear ambitions and an end to support for satellite regimes that advance Tehran’s theocratic agenda....

259. From ambition to activation: Organisations stand at the untapped edge of AI’s potential, reveals Deloitte’s ''State of AI'' report

The Deloitte AI Institute unveiled its “The State of AI in the Enterprise: The Untapped Edge - 2026 AI report” revealing how organisations are currently engaging with AI and the impacts, changes and considerations this technology is introducing....

260. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

261. War moves closer as France also sends anti-missile systems and a frigate to Cyprus

Cyprus is stepping up security and hosting an increasing international military presence as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran entered its fourth day Tuesday, raising fears of a wider regional war just a short distance from the island....

262. India–Cyprus business summit goes ahead despite regional tensions

Even as regional tensions disrupted travel plans and kept many participants away, the India–Cyprus Business & Investment Summit 2026 moved forward Tuesday in Nicosia, underscoring growing economic ties between the two countries and a shared push to turn diplomacy into business opportunities....

263. European gas prices jump nearly 50% as Qatar halts LNG production

European natural gas prices soared Monday, with benchmark rates jumping as much as 45%, after Qatar announced a halt to liquefied natural gas production at its giant North Field plant amid escalating conflict in the Middle East....

264. Fuel prices in Cyprus set to rise within 10 days

Fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to increase in the coming days following recent upward pressure linked to the conflict in Iran, according to the head of the Pancyprian association representing fuel station owners....

265. 48 flight cancellations hit Cyprus airports amid Middle East war escalation

Dozens of flights were cancelled at Cyprus’ two international airports on Sunday as escalating war in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global aviation, leaving travelers stranded and forcing airlines to halt regional routes....

266. Khamenei reportedly killed in massive U.S.-Israel strike on Iran

Israel says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed following an unprecedented joint military assault by the United States and Israel, though Iranian officials insist he remains alive....

267. Can Cyprus future-proof its healthcare system? Experts gather to rethink the rules

The big question on the table Thursday afternoon was simple but urgent: how does Cyprus build a healthcare system that can survive the next decade, financially, technologically and humanly?...

268. UNIC recognized among the PRME Champions Cohort for 2026-2027

The University of Nicosia is proud to announce its selection as a PRME Champion for the 2026-2027 cohort, joining a distinguished global group of 50 PRME Signatory Members recognized for exemplary commitment to advancing responsible management education and accelerating institutional transformation aligned with the Seven Principles of PRME....

269. Trump delivers longest State of the Union in US history

President Donald Trump set a record Tuesday night, delivering the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history....

270. Cyprus MPs hear first-hand accounts from freed Ukrainian prisoners

Cypriot lawmakers met on Tuesday with a visiting Ukrainian delegation of former prisoners of war, reaffirming Nicosia’s continued support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia....