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1. 30,000 Boeing workers strike as labor contract rejected

Over 30,000 Boeing workers, about 20% of the company’s workforce, are preparing to strike on Friday after rejecting a proposed labor contract....

2. Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection agreement nears completion

Discussions among the parties involved in the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project appear to be advancing following a recent presidential meeting....

3. US-Cyprus defence cooperation sparks Turkish backlash

Turkey condemned the signing of a roadmap this week to enhance U.S.-Cyprus defense cooperation, citing concerns about the impact on peace efforts and regional security....

4. Cyprus Air Traffic Control relocation to Kokkinotrimithia underway

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has announced that intensive preparations are underway for relocating the Air Traffic Control Center of Civil Aviation to its new, purpose-built facility in Kokkinotrimithia....

5. Second Quarter & First Half 2024 Financial Results

AEGEAN announces its financial results for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2024. ...

6. What Cyprus’ new EU minimum wage directive means for workers and employers

Cyprus is set to implement the European Union’s directive on adequate minimum wages....

7. High-stakes talks on Cyprus-Greece power link leave crucial questions unresolved

A high-level meeting at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia has concluded discussions on the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), the ambitious electricity link between Cyprus and Greece....

8. Driver collides with herd, injures himself, kills livestock

A traffic accident occurred in Paphos on the afternoon of Monday, September 9, resulting in the injury of one person and the death of some livestock, local authorities reported....

9. National Guard opens doors to women in Cyprus

Cyprus announced on Sunday that women will be able to voluntarily serve in the National Guard for six to 14 months, starting in 2025....

10. Cyprus faces crucial energy decisions in Nicosia meeting

Cyprus' political leadership is poised to make pivotal decisions about its energy future in a major meeting set to take place at the Presidential Palace tomorrow, according to Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras. ...

11. Tuesday is Cyprus' last chance to end its energy isolation

A crucial meeting in Nicosia on Tuesday hopes to resolve months of tensions surrounding the Israel-Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, a key energy link between Europe and the Mediterranean....

12. Nicosia’s high-stakes meeting on Cyprus-Greece power link

Nicosia is preparing for a crucial meeting next week to address the ongoing issues surrounding the electrical interconnection of Cyprus with the European electricity networks through Greece. ...

13. Inflation slows as August sees small price increases

Inflation in Cyprus slowed down in August 2024, with prices rising by 1.5%, compared to a 2.11% increase in July. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the cost of living, went up slightly from 117.73 to 118.10....

14. Pharmacies to end after-hour and weekend services amid dispute

In a recent decision, the Pancyprian Pharmaceutical Association (PFA) has announced that it will no longer compile the lists for pharmacies that offer after-hours and weekend services. This move comes as a response to ongoing disputes over working hours and part-time regulations....

15. Cyprus, Greece break deadlock on Crete-Cyprus power link

Officials from Cyprus and Greece have reached an agreement in principle to resolve the impasse over the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project....

16. Cyprus warns of severe water shortages due to climate change

Cyprus is sounding the alarm about the growing threat of water shortages in the Mediterranean region due to climate change. At a major meeting on Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou stressed that the country is a prime example of how serious the problem has become....

17. Israel faces mass strike amid anger over hostage deaths

A general strike threatened to shut down much of Israel on Monday as public anger erupted over the killing of six hostages in Gaza and frustration grew with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the ongoing conflict with Hamas....

18. Hellenic Bank's profits surge amid higher lending rates

Hellenic Bank, Cyprus’ second-largest lender, has had a strong start to 2024, reporting a net profit of €189 million in the first half of the year—a solid 18% increase from last year. This boost in profit is mainly due to a 30% rise in interest income, driven by higher European Central Bank (ECB) interest rates....

19. Prosecutor orders urgent investigation into lake Karla fish deaths

Greece's top prosecutor, Georgia Adelini, has ordered an urgent investigation into the large number of dead fish found in Lake Karla, which flows into the Pagasitikos Gulf. ...

20. Cyprus problem delays EU summit amid Euro-Turkish disputes

At Thursday's informal EU foreign ministers' meeting, High Representative Josep Borrell initially focused on Ukraine and the Middle East, almost overlooking the Euro-Turkish relations discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Journalists had to remind him to address this topic....

21. ''Workers at Larnaca Marina were paid despite lack of work,'' says Vafeades

The €1.2 billion investment agreement with Kition for the Larnaca port and marina project is under renewed scrutiny due to the dispute involving 15 workers recently laid off. ...

22. Government greenlights patient advocate to oversee healthcare issues

23. Ayia Napa Marina Becomes the Naming Sponsor of the International Sea Tourism Festival 2024

We are delighted to announce that Ayia Napa Marina will be the Naming Sponsor of the International Sea Tourism Festival 2024 (ISTF). ...

24. Cyprus banks to engage with top investors in London

The investment community is turning its focus to a major conference in London, set for late September, where several Cypriot banks will be represented....

25. Biden approved $230M temporary pier for Gaza aid

President Joe Biden ordered the construction of a temporary pier to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza earlier this year......

26. European Commission allocates €1B to flood-affected nations

The European Commission proposed on Tuesday over €1 billion in financial support from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France deal with the impacts of the severe floods that hit these countries in 2023....

27. How are political changes affecting Turkey’s military?

Given Turkey's status as a major national security threat to our country, assessing the combat readiness of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) is crucial....

28. FT: Zuckerberg accuses Biden Admin of pressuring Meta to censor COVID-19 content

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has accused the Biden administration of pressuring the social media company to censor certain COVID-19 content during the pandemic....

29. London building erupts in flames, exposing safety failures

More than 200 firefighters are battling a large fire at a mixed-use residential and commercial building in Dagenham, east London....

30. Russian industrial giants warn of bankruptcy amid sanctions impact

More than 20 major Russian industrial companies, including those in the construction, automotive, and household appliance sectors, have warned they are on the brink of bankruptcy and could halt operations. In a letter to Anton Alikhanov......