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1. Turkey’s next marine park could be on Cyprus’ doorstep

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-s-next-marine-park-could-be-on-cyprus-doorstep

Two distinguished professors with expertise in international law, the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean interpret Turkey’s decision to declare marine parks and explain Ankara’s wider objectives....

2. Cyprus’s Schengen bid could be affected by the migration crisis in Ceuta

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-schengen-bid-could-be-affected-by-the-migration-crisis-in-ceuta

Cyprus has received a positive technical assessment, but the EU migration climate created by the Ceuta crisis could complicate the political discussions....

3. Ankara’s marine parks in the Aegean mark a clear turn from calm waters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-s-marine-parks-in-the-aegean-mark-a-clear-turn-from-calm-waters

Greece and Turkey are heading for renewed maritime tensions after Ankara declared two marine parks in disputed waters, with Athens warning that Turkey could use the move to impose restrictions at sea and advance its “Blue Homeland” claims....

4. At least 88 dead after mass migrant crossing into Spain's Ceuta

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-88-dead-after-mass-migrant-crossing-into-spain-s-ceuta

The death toll linked to the recent mass arrival of migrants in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has reached at least 88, according to Spanish authorities, although Morocco has disputed that figure and reported a much lower number....

5. Italy suspends Schengen travel with Spain while tens of thousands voluntarily return to Morocco

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-suspends-schengen-travel-with-spain-while-tens-of-thousands-voluntarily-return-to-morocco

A migration emergency in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has caused a sharp diplomatic rift across the European Union, prompting Italy to suspend border-free travel with Spain while tens of thousands of migrants head back across the border to Morocco....

6. Cyprus energy projects named in Iranian media report on possible targets

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-energy-projects-named-in-iranian-media-report-on-possible-targets

An Iranian media outlet has published an analysis identifying several European energy assets, including projects linked to Cyprus, as possible targets if tensions involving Iran continue to escalate....

7. Cyprus protests Turkey's plan for gas pipeline to occupied north

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-protests-turkey-s-plan-for-gas-pipeline-to-occupied-north

Turkey is seeking to reshape the energy landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean by pushing ahead with plans to build an undersea natural gas pipeline linking mainland Turkey directly to the occupied areas of Cyprus....

8. Race against time for Cyprus missing as witnesses age and archives remain closed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/race-against-time-for-cyprus-missing-as-witnesses-age-and-archives-remain-closed

Efforts to locate and identify individuals who vanished during past intercommunal violence and the 1974 invasion face an increasingly difficult timeline. Officials reported this week that vital eyewitness testimonies are rapidly disappearing as elderly sources pass away....

9. Europe’s earliest sunrise spot gets a new attraction in Protaras

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-earliest-sunrise-spot-gets-a-new-attraction-in-protaras

A newly installed landmark in Protaras is drawing attention to one of Cyprus’ most distinctive coastal viewpoints, where visitors can watch what is promoted as Europe’s first sunrise....

10. Will the Cyprus-Greece Cable Ever Happen?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-the-cyprus-greece-cable-ever-happen

The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), which is the undersea electricity cable connecting Cyprus to Crete and eventually mainland Greece, was once presented as a game-changing project that could end Cyprus’ energy isolation, stabilize the island’s electricity network and potentially lower power bills for consumers....

11. Turkey examines natural gas pipeline linking occupied north to mainland Turkey

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-examines-natural-gas-pipeline-linking-occupied-north-to-mainland-turkey

Turkey’s energy minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, has confirmed that Ankara is examining the construction of a natural gas pipeline in the occupied part of Cyprus. ...

12. Cyprus rules out fuel shortage while minister monitors potential disruptions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-rules-out-fuel-shortage-while-minister-monitors-potential-disruptions

Cyprus is not facing a fuel shortage at present, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis, who said authorities are actively tracking supplies and preparing for possible disruptions....

13. Turkish commentator threatens to ''take'' Cyprus if tensions with Israel escalate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-commentator-threatens-to-take-cyprus-if-tensions-with-israel-escalate

A Turkish commentator has put Cyprus in the spotlight, claiming the island could be taken by Ankara if a conflict with Israel and the United States breaks out....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/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. ...

15. Windows into the past: Genetic analysis of Deep Maniot Greeks reveals a unique genetic time capsule

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windows-into-the-past-genetic-analysis-of-deep-maniot-greeks-reveals-a-unique-genetic-time-capsule

Set among rugged mountains, dramatic coastlines, and distinct stone tower houses, the Mani Peninsula of the Peloponnese, Greece, has long captivated travelers and historians....

16. High electricity bills aren’t going anywhere in 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-electricity-bills-aren-t-going-anywhere-in-2026

Uncertainty surrounding Cyprus’ biggest energy projects is expected to persist through 2026, as delays at the liquefied natural gas terminal in Vasiliko and mounting complications with the electricity interconnector leave little room for optimism....

17. Elite tombs reveal Hala Sultan Tekke’s role at the heart of Bronze Age global trade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elite-tombs-reveal-hala-sultan-tekke-s-role-at-the-heart-of-bronze-age-global-trade

The Department of Antiquities of Cyprus has announced significant new discoveries from recent excavations at the extra-urban cemetery of the Late Bronze Age harbour city of Dromolaxia-Vyzakia, better known as Hala Sultan Tekke....

18. CEO confidence in revenue outlook hits five-year low – as AI becomes a defining divide between leaders and laggards: PwC 2026 Global CEO Survey

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ceo-confidence-in-revenue-outlook-hits-five-year-low-–-as-ai-becomes-a-defining-divide-between-leaders-and-laggards-pwc-2026-global-ceo-survey

CEO confidence in their company’s revenue prospects has fallen to its lowest level in five years, as business leaders grapple with uneven returns from artificial intelligence, rising geopolitical risk, and intensifying cyber threats....

19. Channel Tunnel power failure leaves thousands stranded on Europe routes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/channel-tunnel-power-failure-leaves-thousands-stranded-on-europe-routes

Thousands of passengers travelling between the UK and mainland Europe faced major disruption after a power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel led to the suspension of Eurostar services for much of the day, during one of the busiest travel periods of the year....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

21. Schools in Karpasia face 'regime of intimidation,' lawmakers say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schools-in-karpasia-face-regime-of-intimidation-lawmakers-say

Lawmakers are demanding immediate reforms to support Greek Cypriot schools in the occupied Karpasia region, where educators and students are said to be working under what officials described as a “regime of intimidation.”...

22. Stormy winds keep Greek ports closed, causing travel chaos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stormy-winds-keep-greek-ports-closed-sparking-travel-chaos

A ban on ships leaving the ports of Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina remains in effect due to strong, stormy winds disrupting ferry schedules....

23. Movement of Cypriots for Peace and Solidarity Meets with President ahead of conference in New York

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/movement-of-cypriots-for-peace-and-solidarity-meets-with-president-ahead-of-conference-in-new-york

A group of Turkish Cypriots has formally accused Turkey of carrying out a systematic population transfer in the northern, Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus, actions they say amount to ethnic cleansing, and is calling on the Republic of Cyprus to take legal action at the International Criminal Court (ICC)....

24. Tensions rise as Erdogan pushes Islamist agenda in occupied North

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-rise-as-erdogan-pushes-islamist-agenda-in-occupied-north

Mounting tensions in the Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus boiled over this weekend as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a stark warning to Turkish Cypriots protesting against what they see as an attempt to alter the region’s secular identity....

25. TEKNOFEST lands in Turkish-occupied north

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teknofest-lands-in-turkish-occupied-north

Aviation, drones, and digital dreams took over the old Ercan Airport in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus on Wednesday as TEKNOFEST, a major technology and aviation festival organized by Turkey, officially opened its doors for the first time on the island....

26. Severe storms batter Cyclades, Athens braces for impact

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-storms-batter-cyclades-athens-braces-for-impact

A fierce storm has swept across Greece, leaving parts of the Cyclades Islands underwater and causing chaos in several regions....

27. Cyprus faces uncertain future as electricity link with Greece stalls

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-uncertain-future-as-electricity-link-with-greece-stalls

The ambitious Great Sea Interconnector project, aimed at linking the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus through an underwater cable, has been indefinitely suspended due to geopolitical tensions and financial uncertainties. ...

28. Historic Italian island faces Sotheby's auction unbeknownst to local residents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/historic-italian-island-faces-sotheby-s-auction-unbeknownst-to-local-residents

Local residents of Bacoli, near Naples, were left stunned and disheartened when it was announced that the historic Punta Pennata island is being auctioned off by Sotheby’s. ...

29. Pope Francis urges families to ''make children'' during first visit to Corsica

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-urges-families-to-make-children-during-first-visit-to-corsica

In his first-ever visit to Corsica, Pope Francis delivered a clear message about the need for more children, urging families to embrace parenthood amid declining global birth rates. ...

30. 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Eastern Turkey, causing collapses

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/5-9-magnitude-earthquake-hits-eastern-turkey-causing-collapses

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey at 10:46 a.m. today, with its epicenter located in the Kale district of Malatya province. ...

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