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1. 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. ...

2. Greek Navy’s new frigates: A tribute to heroes from ancient history

The Greek Navy’s ambitious construction program for its 3+1 state-of-the-art Belharra frigates is well underway in Lorient, France. These advanced naval assets are set to significantly enhance the Greek Navy's operational capabilities, extending its reach far beyond the Aegean Sea....

3. Heading to the Greek islands? Ferry prices are going up

If you’re dreaming of sailing to Greece’s picturesque islands, it’s time to budget a little extra. ...

4. First Cypriot appointed to helm global shipping powerhouse

The appointment of a Cypriot as Secretary General/CEO of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is a major vote of confidence in the Cypriot shipping industry....

5. USNS Laramie makes pit stop at Port of Limassol

The US Navy supply ship, USNS Laramie, made a stop at Larnaca port for scheduled maintenance and crew rest, further strengthening Cyprus’ role as a key logistics hub for the U.S. Navy in the region....

6. EU and Turkey edge closer to modernizing customs union

A significant effort is underway to modernize the Turkish Customs Union, a landmark economic arrangement that has governed trade between Turkey and the European Union (EU) since 1996. ...

7. Turkey’s ''Blue Homeland 2025'' sends ripples across troubled waters

Turkey is gearing up for its annual naval exercise, “Blue Homeland 2025,” a massive military display set to unfold across the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Sea regions from January 7 to 16....

8. US-Cyprus partnership deepens with USS Indiana visit (pics)

The relationship between the United States and Cyprus is becoming stronger as both countries work together more closely, especially in defense and security. ...

9. U.S. submarine and destroyer visit Limassol for New Year’s port call

President Nicos Christodoulides is set to visit the USS Indiana, a U.S. nuclear submarine, on Tuesday afternoon. ...

10. Major oil spill in Black Sea after two Russian tankers wreck

Two Russian oil tankers have sustained severe damage in the Black Sea, leading to an oil spill, according to Russian authorities....

11. Greece watches U.S. election as it pursues defense autonomy

As the U.S. holds its presidential election, Greece closely monitors the outcome, knowing it will influence the country’s defense and foreign policy ties with Washington. ...

12. Cyprus Airways pilot recalls flight hours before 1974 Turkish Invasion

On Friday, July 19, 1974, 30-year-old Cyprus Airways pilot Adamos Marneros paced nervously in his London hotel room. ...

13. China’s electric vehicle sales plummet in Europe amid EU tariffs

Chinese automakers are seeing a sharp decline in electric vehicle (EV) sales across Europe, with sales figures dropping to their lowest in the past 18 months. ...

14. Oil prices surge 4% after Iran fires missiles at Israel

Oil prices surged nearly 4% on Tuesday following Iran's ballistic missile attacks on Israel, launched in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon....

15. UK deploys 700 troops to Cyprus for potential Lebanon evacuation

The UK government has announced plans to deploy 700 troops to Cyprus in preparation for a potential evacuation of British nationals from Lebanon, amid escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. ...

16. Shipping Minister champions new maritime training facilities at Chios Academy

The qualitative upgrading of maritime education is of primary importance, Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hatzimanolis has said recently in Greece......

17. China and Russia set for new naval exercises in Sea of Japan

China’s Defense Ministry announced on Monday the start of joint naval and air exercises with Russia, dubbed “Northern United-2024,” scheduled for this month....

18. Greece imposes 20-euro levy on cruise visitors to curb overtourism

Greece plans to impose a 20-euro levy on cruise ship visitors to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos during the peak summer season, in a bid to avert overtourism, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday....

19. Limassol port welcomes Althaia barge, pioneering green energy for ships

The docking of the Althaia barge was successfully completed on August 13th at the Port of Limassol, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) said in a statement on Friday......

20. Suez Canal blockage and South China sea clashes threaten global trade

Although the pandemic-induced disruptions in global supply chains have eased and water flow in the Panama Canal has improved, new threats to international trade have emerged....

21. Limassol’s recurring pollution problem: Calls for stronger government action

A recurring pollution problem in the Limassol sea has once again provoked strong reactions from citizens, highlighting a lack of coordination among state departments. ...

22. Ships collide in disputed waters, China blames Philippines

23. Cyprus caught in a field of disinformation

In this Sunday's Kathimerini, Yiannis Ioannou writes that the recent presence of U.S. naval ships in Limassol has reignited a long-standing debate in Cyprus about its geopolitical alignment, particularly as tensions escalate in the Middle East. ...

24. Politico: Cypriot firm linked to Belarusian leader exploits sanctions loophole

A recent investigation by Belarusian journalists has uncovered that a company based in Cyprus is profiting from inflated contracts related to the export of potash, a key ingredient in fertilizer, from Belarus....

25. Turkey pushes for 'Taiwanization' of occupied Cyprus

According to Kathimerini reporter Pavlos Xanthoulis, Ankara is intensifying efforts to secure international support for the "Taiwanization" of occupied Cyprus by advocating for direct trade and flights from the region, which could bolster the sovereign equality of the self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....

26. Increased military activity linked to humanitarian mission amid regional tensions

The activity observed in the last few days with the presence of ships and/or aircraft in Cyprus is due to the humanitarian role that the country is called upon to assume in light of developments in the region, Government Spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, told CNA on Friday....

27. USS Wasp arrives in Limassol for routine port visit

The USS Wasp (LHD 1), an amphibious assault ship with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), arrived in Limassol on August 8, 2024, for a scheduled port visit, the US Fleet Forces Command announced Thursday. ...

28. Joint Sea Venture for cleaner seas by the Bank of Cyprus

Initial assessments showed no observable impact on the biodiversity of the Blue Lagoon area of the Akamas Peninsulaby tourism activities....

29. Cyprus to decide on Great Sea Interconnector this August

Important decisions concerning the Great Sea Interconnector, an electric cable linking Cyprus and Greece, are anticipated in August. ...

30. Erdogan and Tatar reject federal solution on 50th anniversary (pics)

Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974. Over half a century later, Cyprus remains in the same status quo as it had after that fateful day. Consequently, poignant memorials were held across the island, including in the occupied areas....