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29 June, 2026
 

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1. When the numbers look good, but life doesn’t feel it

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-the-numbers-look-good-but-life-doesn-t-feel-it

Cyprus has been recording economic growth rates in recent years that would make even some of Europe’s strongest economies take notice....

2. Turkey tells Cyprus 'you're not invited'—EU says that's unacceptable

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-tells-cyprus-you-re-not-invited-—eu-says-that-s-unacceptable

Cyprus has found itself at the center of a diplomatic row ahead of this year's global climate summit, after Turkey failed to invite the island to several COP31-related events, prompting the European Union to step in and voice its support....

3. Fuel tax cut of 8.33 cents per litre extended until Sept. 17

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-tax-cut-of-8-33-cents-per-litre-extended-until-sept-17

Drivers in Cyprus will continue paying less for petrol and diesel after the government extended a fuel tax cut until Sept. 17, keeping a discount of 8.33 cents per liter, including VAT, at filling stations....

4. Keir Starmer resigns amid pressure, as UK political instability continues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/keir-starmer-resigns-amid-pressure-as-uk-political-instability-continues

Keir Starmer has announced he is stepping down as leader of Britain’s Labour Party after coming under growing pressure from lawmakers within his own ranks, setting off a new leadership battle at the top of UK politics....

5. Turkey warns Cyprus over defense deal with France, calling it ''illegal''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-warns-cyprus-over-defence-deal-with-france-calling-it-illegal

Turkey has issued fresh warnings to Cyprus over its recent defense cooperation agreement with France, with Ankara describing the move as ''illegal'' and a threat to regional stability....

6. Fuel prices falling in Cyprus, but drivers may not be out of the woods yet

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-falling-in-cyprus-but-drivers-may-not-be-out-of-the-woods-yet

After months of watching fuel prices climb, Cypriot drivers are finally getting some welcome relief at the pump....

7. UK travel advice for Cyprus returns to normal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-travel-advice-for-cyprus-returns-to-normal

The British government has updated its travel advice for Cyprus, introducing a more favourable assessment of the security situation on the island....

8. US and Iran strike peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-and-iran-strike-peace-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz

The United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal aimed at ending years of escalating tensions in what is being described as one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs between the two countries in recent memory....

9. Ceasefire boosts economic outlook, but inflation remains a concern

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ceasefire-boosts-economic-outlook-but-inflation-remains-a-concern

The ceasefire has not eliminated the economic risks stemming from the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. However, there are growing signs that economic conditions may gradually return to their pre-war state....

10. Turkey steps up focus on Cyprus as Israel ties expand

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-steps-up-focus-on-cyprus-as-israel-ties-expand

Cyprus is finding itself more frequently at the center of discussions about Israel's growing strategic footprint in the Eastern Mediterranean, as regional rivalries continue to reshape security and diplomatic relationships across the region....

11. EU investment bank restarts funding to Turkey after 7-year freeze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-investment-bank-restarts-funding-to-turkey-after-7-year-freeze

The return of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Turkey was officially sealed on June 10, marking the revival of new development projects in the country after a seven-year hiatus....

12. A deal at last? Possible US-Iran breakthrough could spell relief closer to home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-deal-at-last-possible-us-iran-breakthrough-could-spell-relief-closer-to-home

After weeks of speculation, mixed signals, and previous announcements by US President Donald Trump that suggested a breakthrough was near, Washington and Tehran appear to be closer than ever to ending a conflict that has kept the Middle East on edge and sent shockwaves through global energy markets....

13. ECB rate hike to add €147m to Greek banks as profits rise from widening loan-deposit gap

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-rate-hike-to-add-€147m-to-greek-banks-as-profits-rise-from-widening-loan-deposit-gap

The European Central Bank’s latest interest rate increase, its first since 2023, is expected to boost bank profitability across the eurozone, including Cyprus, by widening the gap between what banks earn from loans and what they pay out to savers....

14. Cyprus’ energy gamble enters a new phase with US, Greece and Israel partnership

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-energy-gamble-enters-a-new-phase-with-us-greece-and-israel-partnership

As wars, political tensions, and concerns over energy security reshape the global landscape, Cyprus is positioning itself not simply as a small island importing fuel but as a potential energy player connecting the Eastern Mediterranean with Europe....

15. Erdogan warns of ''very tough response'' if Turkish Cypriot rights are violated

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-warns-of-very-tough-response-if-turkish-cypriot-rights-are-violated

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a strong warning over the Eastern Mediterranean, saying Turkey would respond ''very clearly and very toughly'' if what he described as the rights of Turkey and Turkish Cypriots are violated....

16. Cyprus and Europe's unfinished question

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-and-europe-s-unfinished-question

Jean-Claude Juncker has with Cyprus what he himself describes as “a long-standing friendship.” A relationship that dates back to the earliest days of European enlargement and led him to follow the Cypriot question for more than a quarter of a century,...

17. EU defense talks in Nicosia put Cyprus at the center of Europe’s security debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-defense-talks-in-nicosia-put-cyprus-at-the-center-of-europe-s-security-debate

EU defense ministers meeting in Nicosia this week are discussing the bloc’s growing security challenges, military cooperation and regional instability, as Cyprus uses its EU spotlight to push for deeper European defense integration....

18. Turkish jets and radio interference reported as EU defence ministers arrive in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-jets-and-radio-interference-reported-as-eu-defence-ministers-arrive-in-cyprus

An aircraft carrying Greece's defense minister Nikos Dendias, along with planes transporting French and Dutch delegations to Cyprus, reportedly faced radio interference while approaching the island on Monday, in an incident that added a geopolitical backdrop to a major European defense gathering taking place in Nicosia....

19. Building a home in Cyprus is getting more expensive

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-a-home-in-cyprus-is-getting-more-expensive

Building a home in Cyprus has become noticeably more expensive over the past year, with construction material costs rising sharply and adding fresh pressure on property prices across the island....

20. ''Cyprus and Qatar share the same goal: Stability''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-and-qatar-share-the-same-goal-stability

Diplomats are often judged not only by the positions they represent but also by their willingness to engage with the people and communities around them. Since arriving in Cyprus for his first posting on the island, Qatar’s ambassador, H.E. Yousef Sultan Laram, has made a noticeable effort to do just that, building connections, participating in some community events, and remaining accessible whenever possible. ...

21. Good news for tourism: UK and US ease travel advisories for Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/good-news-for-tourism-uk-and-us-ease-travel-advisories-for-cyprus

The summer season is getting off to an encouraging start for Cyprus' tourism industry, which has faced growing uncertainty in recent months due to the crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East....

22. Government unveils tougher measures to contain livestock disease outbreak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-tougher-measures-to-contain-livestock-disease-outbreak

The government announced a series of tougher measures on Tuesday aimed at containing the livestock disease outbreak that has shaken Cyprus' farming community and sparked protests by livestock breeders....

23. Cyprus vies for presidency of UN General Assembly

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-vies-for-presidency-of-un-general-assembly

The United Nations General Assembly will elect the president of its 81st session on June 2, 2026, during a vote at UN headquarters in New York. Cyprus is seeking the position through the candidacy of Ambassador Andreas Kakouris, who is facing Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman....

24. Farmers take protest, and animals, to Presidential Palace

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-take-protest-and-animals-to-presidential-palace

Frustrated livestock farmers returned to the streets Friday, bringing their protest over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak directly to the Presidential Palace in a tense demonstration that once again highlighted growing anger in rural Cyprus....

25. UN envoy returns to Cyprus as talks on easing divisions resume

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-returns-to-cyprus-as-talks-on-easing-divisions-resume

A senior United Nations envoy is set to return to Cyprus next month for a new round of separate meetings with the island’s two leaders, as international efforts continue to keep dialogue alive on the long-running Cyprus issue....

26. Tension in Pachna as farmers block veterinary visit over feared animal culling

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tension-in-pachna-as-farmers-block-veterinary-visit-over-feared-animal-culling

Veterinary Services officials cancelled a planned visit to a farm in Pachna on Tuesday after being told that livestock farmers were reportedly blocking access to the site and that the situation had become tense, with claims of threats and people carrying “dangerous objects.”...

27. From coffee shops to TikTok: How Cyprus elections changed forever

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-coffee-shops-to-tiktok-how-cyprus-elections-changed-forever

Over the past few years, social media has completely changed the way election campaigns are run, and this election season in Cyprus may have shown that more clearly than ever before. ...

28. US–Iran draft deal nears completion, report says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us–iran-draft-deal-nears-completion-report-says

A final draft of a possible agreement between the United States and Iran could be announced within hours, according to reports from Al Arabiya sources, marking what could be a major diplomatic breakthrough in long-running tensions between the two countries....

29. Trump says U.S. will send 5,000 more troops to Poland

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-says-u-s-will-send-5-000-more-troops-to-poland

Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States plans to send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, in a move likely to draw attention across Europe as tensions over regional security continue to simmer....

30. European Parliament calls for Turkish troop withdrawal from Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-calls-for-turkish-troop-withdrawal-from-cyprus

The European Parliament has approved a recommendation calling for the withdrawal of Turkish troops from Cyprus and the restart of negotiations on the Cyprus issue under a bizonal, bicommunal federation framework with political equality, in line with United Nations resolutions....

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