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1. Cyprus: A geopolitical hub in a shifting power landscape

After the October 7 massacre, the brutal Hamas attack and Israel’s long, largely disproportionate counteroffensive in Gaza, Cyprus had an unexpected opportunity: to send a message to the international community that went beyond the usual lens of the “Cyprus problem” and to emerge as a rare “Western anchor” in a volatile region. ...

2. Trump to tax foreign-made ships and rebuild U.S. maritime power

The Trump administration on Tuesday rolled out a sweeping maritime plan aimed at reasserting U.S. dominance in shipping and reducing reliance on foreign-built vessels. ...

3. Billions in gas, years of waiting, Americans back on

2026 is shaping up as a pivotal year for the Republic of Cyprus’ energy program, with developments related both to hydrocarbon deposits in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and to the broader energy picture in the Eastern Mediterranean beginning to take concrete shape as planning moves forward....

4. Cyprus moves to create independent Coast Guard

Cyprus is moving ahead with plans to create a new Coast Guard force, Justice and Public Order Minister Costas Fitiris announced on Monday....

5. Israel and Cyprus hold talks to finalize agreement on joint offshore natural gas field

An Israeli government delegation is expected in Cyprus as part of ongoing efforts to finalize a bilateral agreement governing a shared offshore natural gas reservoir that spans the maritime zones of Israel and Cyprus....

6. After 19 years of delays, the Paphos marina is back on the table

The government is once again trying to breathe new life into one of Paphos’ most talked-about development projects: the long-awaited Paphos marina. ...

7. Turkey courts U.S. oil giant as it eyes disputed waters around Cyprus

Turkey has brought a major U.S. energy player into the Eastern Mediterranean energy race, and that’s setting off alarm bells in Cyprus....

8. The diplomatic footprint of ceremony

The President of the Republic engaged today in a marathon of meetings, just hours before the Opening Ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency. These meetings were rich in symbolism and carried a clear diplomatic imprint, setting the tone for the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency...

9. GSI takes center stage at Cyprus-Greece-Israel Jerusalem Summit

Cyprus, Greece and Israel took another step toward closer coordination on Monday, reaffirming their strategic partnership during a trilateral summit held in Jerusalem against the backdrop of mounting geopolitical pressures in the Eastern Mediterranean ....

10. Cyprus–Lebanon deal sets new legal line in the Eastern Med, and Ankara isn’t loving it

When Amos Hochstein, President Biden’s go-to envoy for tough Middle East negotiations, struck the Israel–Lebanon maritime deal in late 2022, in Nicosia of all places, a window suddenly opened. ...

11. Turkey protests ''historic'' EEZ deal with Lebanon

Cyprus is waking up to what officials are calling a “historic” moment after finally sealing an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement with Lebanon, a deal that had been stuck in limbo for nearly two decades....

12. Cyprus pushes for EEZ talks with Turkey following Lebanon agreement

President Nikos Christodoulides called on Ankara on Thursday to engage directly with the Republic of Cyprus in talks to define their maritime boundaries....

13. A 20-year stalemate ends as Nicosia and Beirut draw the line at sea

In the ornate halls of Baabda Palace, Lebanon’s presidential residence, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday signed a long-pending agreement they say “strengthens cooperation, boosts stability, and opens new paths for development” for both countries....

14. Cyprus and Lebanon seal historic maritime deal

Cyprus and Lebanon have officially put a nearly 20-year maritime dispute behind them. President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus joined Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Beirut this week to sign a long-awaited agreement on their Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs), a move Christodoulides called “historic.”...

15. Shots fired in Aegean standoff near Agathonisi

A late-night clash off the tiny island of Agathonisi escalated into gunfire on Tuesday, after Greek Coast Guard crews confronted two Turkish fishing boats that had crossed into Greek territorial waters. ...

16. 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....

17. Trump’s envoys are here, and Cyprus is in the spotlight again

Washington’s focus on the Eastern Mediterranean appears to be sharpening once again, and Cyprus is finding itself at the center of attention....

18. Greek MEP challenges EU report for “Recognizing” Turkey-backed de facto state in Cyprus

Mr. Maniatis criticized the report, jointly issued by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Defence Agency, for referring to the occupied territories of Cyprus as the “turkish republic of northern cyprus” and for including a map that appears to recognize the consequences of the disputed Turkey-Libya Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement....

19. President urges Turkey to end occupation and promises island reunification at UN General Assembly

President Nicos Christodoulides called on Turkey on Wednesday to take “responsible” steps toward ending its occupation of northern Cyprus and achieving reunification, speaking to the 80th United Nations General Assembly....

20. Israel opens aid corridors to Gaza as hunger crisis grows, fighting continues

Dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid began moving from Egypt into Gaza on Sunday after months of international pressure and warnings from aid groups of widespread starvation in the Palestinian enclave....

21. Stranded young tourists evacuated aboard luxury liner Crown Iris, escorted by Israeli Navy

A luxury cruise ship carrying more than 1,500 young tourists arrived in Cyprus this week after a covert evacuation from Israel, as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensified....

22. Foreign fishing boat fined and escorted out of Cyprus waters

A foreign fishing boat was caught operating illegally in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Sunday, triggering a coordinated response by the Port and Maritime Police and a police helicopter....

23. “The right time is coming and it will come soon,” vows Greek Foreign Minister regarding Crete-Cyprus power link

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project, stating that it will proceed as planned and “at the right time,” during a recent interview....

24. Cyprus proves its role as crisis hub in major multinational drill (video)

Cyprus has once again positioned itself as a regional pillar of stability, completing a large-scale multinational humanitarian drill aimed at handling crises in the volatile Middle East region....

25. Turkey irked by Greece–Cyprus power cable plans near Karpathos

26. Cyprus and the Netherlands: A strong but often overlooked bond

The Netherlands, a key player in both the EU and NATO, remains somewhat of an unknown entity in Cyprus—aside from Amsterdam’s popularity as a travel destination and the well-known football club Ajax....

27. Private company constructs power plant in Mari without permits

A private company has built key infrastructure to support the operation of a privately owned power plant in Mari without obtaining the necessary permits, according to a special report by the Audit Office....

28. Turkish media: Discontent over Cypriot Foreign Minister's visit to Syria

29. Cyprus' energy landscape shifts as ENI, Total, and Kogas withdraw from blocks

The energy landscape of Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is set for a major shift as the French-Italian-Korean consortium of Total, ENI, and Kogas prepares to exit Blocks 2, 3, and 9 at the end of January....

30. Aegean tensions and Cyprus’ energy ambitions

While Cyprus advances its energy ambitions, tensions between Greece and Turkey over the Aegean Sea persist....