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31. Chaos in Rhodes as migrant camps take over city center

Rhodes is facing a growing crisis as areas like Eleftherias Square and Therma have transformed into informal migrant camps, creating a suffocating environment in the city center....

32. Cyprus reaches agreement for delivery of FSRU

The Cypriot government and a Chinese consortium have come to an agreement for the delivery of the floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) ''Prometheus,'' which is expected to be finalized within 60 days....

33. Massive cyber attacks target key websites in Cyprus

In the past 24 hours, Cyprus has been hit by a series of major cyber attacks, targeting both government websites and critical internet infrastructure....

34. Vasilikos terminal in limbo as negotiations hang by a thread

According to Apostolos Tomaras in today's Kathimerini, four months after the Chinese consortium pulled out of the construction of the Vasilikos terminal, efforts to fill the gap are still getting started....

35. Water crisis looms as Cyprus dams hit 27%

Cyprus is grappling with a severe water shortage as the ongoing drought pushes the country's dam capacity to worrying levels. According to Gianna Economidou......

36. Hermes Airports website under attack, authorities assure no disruption

Hermes Airports' website was targeted in a cyberattack today, but initial reports indicate that airport operations remain unaffected, the company said. ...

37. Cyprus on high alert after cyberattack threat by hackers

Cyprus state services are closely monitoring developments following a warning of an imminent cyberattack targeting the country's critical infrastructure, although no attack has occurred yet, according to well-informed sources....

38. Cyprus' infrastructure shines as MED9 Summit boosts tourism

39. Flight cancellations leave Air Haifa struggling for passengers

Air Haifa, a new low-cost airline, completed its inaugural flight on the Tel Aviv-Larnaca route yesterday morning. Upon returning from Larnaca, passengers were surprised to find the flight nearly empty, a rare occurrence during this peak travel season for the Israeli aviation industry....

40. Disputes delay Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway project

In today's Oikonomiki, Dorita Yiannakou reports that the ongoing dispute between the Greek construction company Intrakat and the State over the Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway project has led to a stalled construction timeline and potential penalties. ...

41. Calum Chace: How AI will change everything—Are we ready?

Calum Chace, a well-known expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI), recently took the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024 to share his insights into the future of AI and its impact on our world....

42. Limassol and Larnaca set for greener urban transport

Cyprus has officially launched its Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) for Limassol and Larnaca, making a significant step towards the the country’s transition towards greener, more accessible urban spaces....

43. Digital tools launched to improve Nicosia's urban life

Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Proutzos emphasized the importance of enhancing citizens' quality of life through smart technologies, stating, "Our goal is not just......

44. Limassol office costs outpace London and Amsterdam

Office rental prices in Cyprus, particularly in Limassol, have exceeded those in cities like London and Amsterdam, according to major tech companies operating on the island....

45. Cyprus to fast-track 22,000 asylum applications

The reduction in migration flows due to government measures offers Cyprus the opportunity to speed up the processing of 22,000 pending asylum applications, said Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nikolas Ioannides....

46. Cyprus projects €1.13 billion fiscal surplus for 2025

Cyprus is on track to achieve a fiscal surplus of €1.13 billion in 2025, amounting to 3.3% of GDP, according to the state budget presented to the House of Representatives on Thursday. ...

47. Israeli troops launch ground offensive in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

Israeli forces have launched a ''limited, localized, and targeted'' ground operation inside southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday....

48. IDF claims significant strikes: At least 44 killed in recent attacks on Hezbollah

Israel’s military carried out dozens of strikes on Hezbollah targets early Sunday, as reports surfaced of the assassinations of two more senior Hezbollah commanders following the killing of the militant group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in a southern Beirut suburb....

49. U.S. business leaders eye investment opportunities in Cyprus

U.S. businessmen and executives expressed keen interest in pursuing business opportunities in Cyprus during a Wednesday working lunch with President Nikos Christodoulides in New York....

50. Cyprus falls behind on EU recovery plan, meets only 5% of targets

In today's 'Oikonomiki', Panayiotis Rougalas reports that Cyprus has only achieved 5% of the milestones outlined in its Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), falling far behind other European Union countries in implementing reforms tied to the EU’s Next Generation funding program....

51. Nicosia to improve walking and cycling by 2030

Nicosia has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the city into a '15-minute city' by 2030, aiming to ensure that residents can access essential services within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes, officials announced Monday. ...

52. Cyprus needs new strategy to grow winter tourism

According to an article written by Dorita Yiannakou in this Sunday's Kathimerini, this year has been a steady one for winter tourism in Cyprus, showing the sector’s strength despite various regional challenges....

53. Eurobank and India collaborate to create strategic business council

Mr. Ioannou raised concerns about whether the bank has a plan to maintain its strong profitability, which has largely come from rising interest rates......

54. Phase one of Paralimni Marina set for completion by year's end

The first phase of the Paralimni Marina, which will feature 300 berths, is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with the first boats arriving before the start of the next tourist season, according to Paralimni-Deryneia Mayor George Nikolettos....

55. Cyprus' new national pastime: sitting in traffic

With the start of the new school year, parents were all looking forward to sending their kids off to school. Finally, a break from the chaos, right? ...

56. Israel sees Cyprus-Greece power link as key to regional security

Israel has placed high importance on the electrical interconnection project that will link its electricity grid with Cyprus and Greece, calling it a "top priority," Israeli Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen announced....

57. 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....

58. Austria named world's most overcrowded tourist spot

Austria has been identified as the world's most overcrowded tourist destination, with nearly four tourists per resident....

59. With Cyprus sending electricity to occupied areas, water exchange could be next

An article from the Turkish edition of the Independent raises concerns about the possibility of Greek Cypriots needing to request water from the Turkish-occupied areas in the coming years. ...

60. Traffic jams hit hard as schools reopen

As the new school year begins, Cyprus is grappling with severe traffic congestion, highlighting a longstanding issue that intensifies with the return of students to their classrooms....