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1. 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....

2. Christodoulides: Cyprus monitoring missile threats as attacks target British bases

President Nikos Christodoulides said recent attacks linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East have so far targeted only the British military bases on the island, as regional tensions continue to ripple across the Eastern Mediterranean....

3. 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....

4. 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. ...

5. Nationwide emergency alert system now expected in June

Civil Defence authorities say Cyprus is nearing completion of a nationwide public alert system designed to quickly inform residents during emergencies, with the rollout expected in early June....

6. Drone that struck Akrotiri base launched from Beirut, Cypriot official says

A senior Cypriot government official says the drone that struck the British airbase at RAF Akrotiri earlier this week appears to have been launched from Beirut, raising fresh concerns about Cyprus being pulled closer into the widening conflict in the Middle East....

7. 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....

8. 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....

9. Cyprus ranks last in EU for women in management

New figures from Eurostat indicate that Cyprus has the lowest proportion of women in management roles among European Union countries. In 2024, women occupied 25.3% of managerial positions in Cyprus, placing the country at the bottom of the EU ranking....

10. Official Launch of the Cyprus Institute of Directors & Corporate Governance

With the aim of enhancing the institutional role of Boards of Directors and strengthening corporate governance standards in Cyprus, the official launch of the Cyprus Institute of Directors & Corporate Governance (CyIoDCG) will take place on Monday, 9 March 2026....

11. When will the war end

The all-powerful United States is acting without being constrained by the even limited and sometimes perfunctory scruples of the past. It did so last October in Venezuela. It is doing so now in the Middle East....

12. 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....

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

14. Georgetown University to open branch in Greece

Georgetown University is establishing a branch in Greece in partnership with the Public Power Corporation (PPC), according to an application submitted to the Education Ministry for the creation of a university legal entity....

15. 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....

16. Khamenei’s wife succumbs to injuries days after military strikes

Iranian media reported Monday that the wife of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died after being critically injured during recent US–Israeli strikes....

17. Iranian general warns of “intense” missile strikes on Cyprus (video)

A senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that Cyprus could face heavy missile attacks, citing what he described as a growing United States military presence on the island, according to Khabar Fouri....

18. At least 165 dead after strike hits girls’ school in southern Iran

The number of people killed in an Israeli strike on a girls’ elementary school in southern Iran has climbed to 165, according to Iranian state media....

19. UK and EU signal united defence after Iranian drone hit at British base

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported what it described as a “suspected drone strike” at around midnight local time (22:00 GMT). Authorities said there were no injuries and only limited damage to facilities. As a precaution, family members based at the installation are being temporarily relocated....

20. Cyprus says it will not join military operations as Middle East war raises regional tensions

Cyprus is closely monitoring the rapidly escalating war in the Middle East while stressing it will not take part in any military operations, President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday, as regional instability edged closer to the island....

21. Reports claim possible drone strike at RAF Akrotiri late Sunday (UPDATE and VIDEO)

Unconfirmed reports emerging on social media late Sunday suggested that Iranian weaponry may have struck the British air facility at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, though authorities have not verified the claims....

22. Khamenei’s death sets stage for high-stakes succession

Iran has entered a moment of historic uncertainty following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering an urgent transition process and intensifying questions about the country’s political future and regional stability....

23. UK says Iranian missiles aimed toward Cyprus were intercepted

Iranian missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus during Tehran’s recent retaliatory strikes, according to the UK’s Defence Secretary, John Healey, who said the projectiles were successfully intercepted....

24. 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....

25. Israel launches ‘pre-emptive’ strike on Iran with U.S. help

Smoke rose over Tehran’s skyline early Saturday after Israel launched what it described as a “pre-emptive” strike on Iran, according to Israeli officials and media reports that said the United States also participated....

26. EAC workers stage warning strike this morning, offices closed until 10 a.m.

Workers at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus are currently on strike, with a two-hour work stoppage underway from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday....

27. 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?...

28. 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....

29. Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) certified as a Great Place To Work®

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), a leader in the energy and fuel sector in Cyprus, is proud to announce its official certification as a Great Place To Work®. This distinction marks a significant milestone, confirming the company’s steadfast commitment to fostering a people-centric, supportive, and fair working environment....

30. Erhurman visits Greek Cypriot school in Rizokarpaso

While President Nikos Christodoulides says he is open to opening a new crossing at Kaimakli, signs of goodwill between the island’s two leaders appear to be gathering pace....