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181. Cyprus considers participation in Great Sea Interconnector project

In today's session of the Council of Ministers, the discussion continues on the proposal jointly submitted by Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, George Papastasiou, and Minister of Finance......

182. Cyprus set to join Great Sea Interconnector project

In a significant move aimed at enhancing regional energy cooperation, Cyprus is considering participation in the ambitious Great Sea Interconnector project, according to statements from government officials....

183. Great Sea Interconnector secures €164.5M boost in European funding

The Independent Electricity Transmission Operator of Greece (ADMIE) has announced a substantial increase in European funding for the Great Sea Interconnector project, soaring from €55.2 million to €164.5 million....

184. Cameras cut road deaths by 18% in two years

The two-year operation of the photo-labeling system, initiated on 1/1/2022 with four mobile and four fixed cameras, has witnessed a remarkable success in enhancing road safety....

185. ENI unearths natural gas treasure in Cyprus

ENI’s drilling in ''Cronos-2'' target in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) block 6 seems to have discovered a natural gas reservoir with sources telling CNA that gas flaring was carried out yesterday....

186. Cyprus secures €40M boost for green energy storage

The Republic of Cyprus has secured €40 million from the Just Transition Fund for energy storage facilities, addressing the inflexibility of its electricity system in storing excess energy from renewables....

187. Home building costs up by 20%, insights for buyers

Geopolitical developments, marked by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, have led to a notable surge in house prices, revealing a 20% increase in construction costs since 2019,...

188. Deloitte’s Tax Facts 2024

189. 78% of gyms in Cyprus operate illegally, posing risks to consumers

In a startling revelation, the Pan-Cyprian Association of Gym Owners (PASIGY) disclosed in a press conference on Tuesday that a staggering 78% of private gyms in Cyprus are operating without the necessary licenses....

190. Aging global shipping fleet raises environmental concerns

The global shipping fleet has reached its oldest average age in nearly 15 years, a concerning trend as the industry faces mounting pressure to adopt greener practices....

191. Tension peaks in Cyprus natural gas development

The development of the Natural Gas network of Cyprus has become a tangled mess, as after the delays in the schedules......

192. Finland and Sweden hit -40°C, breaking winter records

In an unprecedented turn of weather events, Finland and Sweden were plunged into the depths of winter as temperatures hit a bone-chilling minus 40 degrees Celsius, marking the coldest recorded temperatures of the season. ...

193. How Cyprus and Chevron found common ground

The resolution of the dispute between the Republic of Cyprus and Chevron Cyprus Limited, the operator of the Aphrodite field, appears largely satisfactory to both parties....

194. Berlin to Paris: First sleeper train in 20 years hits tracks

In a collaborative effort, SNCF and Deutsche Bahn, the French and German national train operators, join forces with Austrian company ÖBB to resurrect the night train experience across Europe....

195. Cyprus consortium's March deadline for 'Aphrodite' gas field revamp

The consortium licensed for Cyprus’ ''Aphrodite'' gas field will update the development and production plan of the field by March 31, as announced by the Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, George Papanastasiou....

196. Crisis averted as Cyprus and Chevron reach compromise

The resolution of the dispute between the Republic of Cyprus and Chevron Cyprus Limited, the manager of the Aphrodite field, can be seen as a compromise satisfying both parties. ...

197. 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, ...

198. 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....

199. 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)....

200. 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....

201. 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. ...

202. 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....

203. 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....

204. 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....

205. 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)....

206. 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....

207. 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. ...

208. €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....

209. 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. ...

210. 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....