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91. Vasiliko: President dismisses 'velvet divorce' talks with Chinese firm

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides dismissed reports of a "velvet divorce" with the Chinese state-owned company CPP regarding the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Vasiliko....

92. Koumis praises Larnaca's tourism milestone with new brand

Larnaca’s new brand identity was presented on Friday aimed at attracting more tourism to the coastal town....

93. Elections expected to reshape political landscape

High Stakes in Cypriot Elections: Political Landscape at a Crossroads Municipal and European Contests to Shape Future of Traditional Parties, Leadership, and Far-Right Influence...

94. ''Restoration of Larnaca port project could take years,'' says transport minister

The initial steps toward determining the future of Larnaca's port and marina will commence this afternoon as the Minister of Transport......

95. Vafeades confirms Qatar’s interest in Larnaca Marina development

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Thursday that Qatar and other international investors have shown interest in the development of Larnaca Port and Marina. ...

96. Larnaca port workers to transition with new management

The government, alongside port and marina workers' representatives, have struck a deal, announced Minister of Labour Yiannis Panayiotou......

97. Shipping minister to address European Maritime Day

Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis, departs on Wednesday for Svendborg, Denmark to attend the European Maritime Day EMD 2024 Conference between 30-31 May....

98. President stresses urgency on Larnaca development

Τhe President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, has urged ministers on Wednesday to move quickly, referring to the issue that arose with Larnaca port and the marina project....

99. AstroBank: Investment opportunities in Paphos and Famagusta

AstroBank is selling a shop at the Paphos town centre, a detached house in Peyia as well as agricultural and residential plots elsewhere in Paphos and in Famagusta that are ideal as an investment. ...

100. DISY cautions against indirect AKEL support

As Cyprus gears up for the upcoming elections, the focus among party insiders has shifted to what will secure victory for the traditional parties and their leaders and what factors will influence voter turnout. ...

101. Government seeks new investor for Larnaca port

After prolonged negotiations, the government has reached a resolution with the consortium tasked with revamping the port and marina of Larnaca......

102. Vafeadis: ''Government had no choice but to terminate the contract''

In a significant announcement, Cyprus’ Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeades, declared that the government had no choice but to terminate the contract with Kition Ocean Holdings Ltd, tasked with the redevelopment and operation of the Larnaca Port and Marina area....

103. Kition claims government breached marina upgrade deal

Kition Ocean Holdings has accused the Cypriot government of breaching the terms of their concession agreement for the Larnaca marina and port redevelopment....

104. Contract for Larnaca port and marina upgrade terminated

The redevelopment contract for the port and marina of Larnaca has been officially terminated, effective immediately as of 8:30 a.m. on May 27, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras....

105. ELAM's surge is shaking up Cyprus politics

According to a report today by Marina Economidou in this Sunday's Kathimerini, with Cyprus gearing up for elections, the surge of the far-right party ELAM has become a central focus, particularly as it threatens to displace DIKO from its third-place position. ...

106. Project Full Circle to break speedboat record with new fuel technology

Project Full Circle is an ambitious multi-million euro effort to design and build the fastest and most fuel-efficient speedboat to circumnavigate the globe, aiming to break the coveted UIM world record. ...

107. Cyprus and Greece strengthen maritime ties

The Greek Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Islands, Mr. Christos Stylianides, and Shipping Deputy Minister, Mrs. Marina Hadjimanolis, met with delegations from their respective ministries in Limassol to discuss bilateral maritime issues....

108. Monks, millionaires, and mammoths: Cyprus' epic saga of scandal and schemes

At an unexpected time, I had written to you that a mammoth development project in a coastal town would likely meet the fate of mammoths—meaning it would fade into history without us ever seeing or touching it....

109. Kition Ocean Holdings accused of delaying Larnaca port upgrade

Stagnation has been observed on the government and company front regarding the redevelopment of the port and marina in Larnaca....

110. Cypriot maritime leader honored with IMO Gender Equality Award

Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou has been honored with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Gender Equality Award for her outstanding contributions to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in the maritime industry. ...

111. Hadjimanoli: ''We hope to expand into the Asian market''

Marina Hadjimanoli stepped into her role as Deputy Minister of Shipping amidst a period of upheaval, with the shipping sector grappling with various challenges including geopolitical conflicts and safeguarding supply chains against potential terrorist threats targeting merchant vessels....

112. Switzerland triumphs at Eurovision 2023

Switzerland emerged victorious at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with Nemo's performance of "The Code," securing a total of 591 points. The win marks a triumphant moment for the country's music scene....

113. Residential and commercial land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale residential and commercial parcels in Famagusta, Paphos, and Nicosia that are ideal for investment. ...

114. Local shipowners union donates €300,000 worth of food supplies

Cyprus Union of Shipowners decided to actively participate and contribute to the efforts of the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza through the ''Amalthea'' Initiative....

115. Ellinikon, Europe's largest smart city, begins its transformation

116. ''State won't yield to blackmail on Larnaca port issue,'' says president

President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized on Tuesday that the state cannot be blackmailed by anyone, stating that efforts are underway to find a solution to the issue of the Larnaca port. ...

117. Shipping minister promotes Cyprus ship registry in China

Cyprus’ Shipping Deputy Minister, Marina Hadjimanolis, met last week in Guangzhou, China, with executives of shipping companies, shipping agencies, financial institutions as well as local officials, according to a press release by the Deputy Ministry. ...

118. Pollution problems plague Cyprus ports

Ports are under scrutiny for violations including changing ballast water without proper consent, leading to significant air pollution and discharge of solid waste. ...

119. Summer optimism in Cyprus tourism despite regional uncertainty

Tourism in Cyprus soared last March, boasting a 9.8% increase, welcoming 202,256 travelers. From January to March 2024, arrivals hit 415,251, marking a 5.4% rise....

120. Lost promises, missed chances: Secrets behind Cyprus' EU entry

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, Gunter Verheugen sheds light on the intricacies of negotiations surrounding the Cyprus problem at Burgenstock....