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31. Israelis alarmed at security hole in occupied territories

Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement, following Kathimerini's revelation that the Cyprus Intelligence Service prevented a strike against Israelis by arresting two Iranians linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, ...

32. Planned attack against Jews in Cyprus thwarted

The Cypriot police arrested two Iranians last month, alleging their connection to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards of Iran (IRGC), targeting Jewish citizens in Cyprus....

33. Cyprus and Chevron forge agreement on 'Aphrodite' gas field upgrade

The Cyprus Government and Chevron Corporation are moving forward with the update of the existing development and production plan for "Aphrodite" gas field in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)....

34. Chevron delays engineering design for 'Aphrodite' gas field

Chevron Corp, the operator of the ''Aphrodite'' gas field in Cyprus’ block 12 has requested an extension for the commencement of the Front-End Engineering Design in a bid to “formulate together with the Cypriot government an optimal development plan” for the gas reserve, estimated to hold 4.2 trillion cubic feet....

35. Cyprus allocates 65M euros for diverse tourism initiatives in 2024

The National Tourism Strategy's update has recently concluded, announced by Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis, known as "K." This undertaking commenced shortly after his assumption of office in March 2023, with an initial target to finalize it by the year's end. ...

36. Ministry's robust €65.2M budget signals ambitious 2024 plans

At 65.2 million euros, the proposed budget of the Ministry of Tourism for 2024 surpasses previous years, accounting for initial budgets and excluding additional expenditures....

37. Portugal breaks records with 149 hours of uninterrupted renewable energy

In a remarkable feat, Portugal achieved a new milestone by generating more renewable energy than its electricity demands for an unprecedented 149 consecutive hours....

38. Can Aphrodite field consortium seal the deal?

In a recent update on the Aphrodite field development, the Ministry of Energy has granted a seven-day extension until November 27 for the consortium to finalize an agreement with the government on the field's development plan....

39. IPTO paves the way for Cyprus-Israel electrical bond

The Independent Power Transmission Operator of Greece (IPTO) intends to establish a subsidiary Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to facilitate the potential entry of the Republic of Cyprus and other potential investors into the electrical interconnection project between Greece, Cyprus, and Israel (EuroAsia Interconnector)....

40. Assessing George Papanastasiou's 9-month energy impact

Last March, when the newly elected President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, announced his Cabinet, one portfolio that drew attention was the Ministry of Energy....

41. Energy Minister urges Chevron to honor agreement for Aphrodite field development

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou has issued new communications to Chevron, the operator of the Aphrodite field, from the Parliament ahead of the crucial meeting with Chevron's Chairman, Clay Neff. ...

42. €16 billion in energy investments for 2021-2030

Cyprus' investment footprint in the energy sector is small but not insignificant, with expected investments in the sector amounting to over €16 billion for the decade 2021-2030, experts said at the third and fourth sessions of the 11th energy symposium, organised by FMW and the Institute of Energy of South East Europe in Nicosia on Tuesday....

43. Greece and Cyprus key to evacuation plans for US citizens in Israel

Key to the emergency plans devised by the United States and other Western nations for evacuating their citizens from Israel are Greece and Cyprus. ...

44. McDonalds Israel in the hot seat for giving away 100,000 free meals to soldiers

Tensions are playing out at McDonald’s locations across the Middle East as the Israel-Hamas war rages on....

45. Gunshot incident targets mobile camera vehicle

Authorities were swiftly alerted to a harrowing incident where a shot was fired at a vehicle operated by a mobile camera operator....

46. Electricity link connects Israel, Cyprus, Crete, and Greece

In a significant development for the energy sector, George Papanastasiou, the Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry, expressed his warm welcome for the forthcoming implementation of the electricity interconnection project connecting Israel, Cyprus, Crete, and mainland Greece....

47. Tourists spend over €1.5 billion, setting new high

The most recent data from the Statistical Service regarding tourism revenues are confirming expectations, as expressed by Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis in a recent interview with "K". It appears that this year could potentially set a new record for tourism revenues....

48. EU seeks centralized energy storage solution

As part of the Save and Upgrade plan, only eight applications have been submitted thus far for the installation of home storage systems. It's important to note that these grants exclude new homes, which are expected to meet almost zero energy consumption standards....

49. Hellenic Train's revenue plummets after floods

Italian-owned railway operator Hellenic Train will reportedly seek to renegotiate its contract with the Greek state, sources have indicated, as the company faces massive revenue losses stemming from September’s floods in central Greece....

50. Aegean Airlines expands winter routes for '23-'24 season

Aegean Airlines is set to offer its largest-ever route program for the upcoming winter season, introducing 18 new routes to 14 different countries. ...

51. Big Lotus stadium welcomes 12,000 athletes for Asian games

China’s leader Xi Jinping is to declare the Asian Games open at a lotus-shaped mega stadium in Hangzhou on Saturday....

52. Pseudostate promoting tourism aimed at Balkan states

In the realm of foreign tourism promotion and marketing, the pseudostate actively participated in the inaugural Istanbul Balkan Tourism Exchange Exhibition (IBTB Istanbul) from September 20 to 22....

53. Farewell to self-serve soda at McDonald's

Testing out all the possible soda combinations at your local McDonald’s will one day become a thing of the past....

54. €5,000 fines for obstructing mobile cameras

In an effort to combat the growing problem of obstruction of mobile camera operators on roadways, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, has revealed a new bill that seeks to criminalize such behavior....

55. 90% winter flight schedule boosts tourism hopes

Airlines based in Cyprus are planning to operate 90% of their flights during the upcoming winter season, as revealed by Maria Kouroupi, the Director of Communications and Marketing at Hermes Airports, in an interview with "K." ...

56. Major highway still underwater as storm Daniel submerges vita route

The damage wreaked to the national highway and the railway in Central Greece from the passage of storm Daniel last week is extensive and will continue to seriously affect travel between the Greek capital in the south and the northern port city of Thessaloniki, authorities have said....

57. Former Finance Minister continues to question EuroAsia project

Former Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides has returned to the issue of the Eurasia Interconnector, expressing concerns and raising important questions. In a post on the "X" platform, he highlighted the need for transparency and clarity surrounding this significant and costly project....

58. Tepco plant discharges radioactive water into Pacific

Japan has begun discharging more than 1m tonnes of tainted water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in a move that has prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all seafood imports from Japan and sparked anger in nearby fishing communities....

59. City of Dreams Mediterranean partners with Cablenet

60. EuroAsia interconnector seeks alternative funding

The developer of the EuroAsia Interconnector is seeking alternative funding avenues to construct Cyprus' electricity interconnection with the European Union, following the European Investment Bank's rejection of a loan request. ...