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24 April, 2026
 

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1. Cyprus and Lithuania move closer as leaders pledge stronger EU ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-lithuania-move-closer-as-leaders-pledge-stronger-eu-ties

Cyprus and Lithuania are looking to tighten their ties, with both countries signaling a stronger partnership, not just between them, but also within the European Union....

2. Macron makes historic official visit to Cyprus, first by French President Since 1960

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-makes-historic-official-visit-to-cyprus-first-by-french-president-since-1960

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the Presidential Palace on Thursday, marking a historic moment for Cyprus, the first official bilateral visit by a French head of state since the Republic was founded in 1960....

3. Macron returns to Cyprus weeks after Iran war visit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-returns-to-cyprus-weeks-after-iran-war-visit-signaling-deepening-ties

Cyprus is preparing to welcome a historic guest this week. French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive on Thursday for an official visit, marking the first time a sitting French president has made a bilateral trip to the island since the Republic of Cyprus was founded....

4. UN pushes for calm in Cyprus buffer zone as efforts to restart talks pick up pace

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-pushes-for-calm-in-cyprus-buffer-zone-as-efforts-to-restart-talks-pick-up-pace

There was a clear message coming out of the presidential palace on Tuesday: if Cyprus wants talks to restart, things on the ground need to cool down...fast....

5. Transport Minister warns of fuel shortage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-minister-warns-of-fuel-shortage

Cyprus is warning that fuel supplies across Europe could face disruptions, as tensions in the Middle East raise fresh concerns about energy security and transport....

6. Culling crisis deepens as farmers warn 'no animals will be left'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/culling-crisis-deepens-as-farmers-warn-no-animals-will-be-left

Back to square one... Llvestock farmers plan to resubmit their original request to the government, asking that animals not infected with foot and mouth disease in affected units not be culled. ...

7. Israeli army confirms soldier damaged Jesus statue in Lebanon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-army-confirms-soldier-damaged-jesus-statue-in-lebanon

The Israeli military has confirmed that a widely circulated photo showing a soldier destroying a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon is authentic and says disciplinary action will be taken....

8. Celebrations and shelling mark start of Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/celebrations-and-shelling-mark-start-of-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire

A temporary halt in fighting between Israel and Lebanon has begun, marking a 10-day pause in hostilities that has resulted in both optimism and concern on the ground....

9. Survey shows strong Turkish Cypriot backing for federal Cyprus settlement

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/survey-shows-strong-turkish-cypriot-backing-for-federal-cyprus-settlement

A March 2026 survey by the Centre for Migration, Identity and Rights Studies (CMIRS) offers a snapshot of attitudes among Turkish Cypriots regarding a possible settlement of the Cyprus problem....

10. Armored vehicles withdrawn as calm returns to Pergamos buffer zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/armored-vehicles-withdrawn-as-calm-returns-to-pergamos-buffer-zone

A sense of calm has returned to the buffer zone in Pergamos on Thursday, following heightened tensions in the area a day earlier. ...

11. Tourism slump hits Famagusta as April hotel occupancy drops by 40%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tourism-slump-hits-famagusta-as-april-hotel-occupancy-drops-by-40

Hotel occupancy in the Famagusta district has dropped sharply this April, with local officials estimating a decline of around 40%, reflecting uncertainty affecting Cyprus’s tourism sector....

12. Tensions escalate in Pyla buffer zone while UN steps up monitoring

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-escalate-in-pyla-buffer-zone-while-un-steps-up-monitoring

Tensions have resurfaced in the buffer zone surrounding the mixed village of Pyla, with developments on the nearby plateau drawing the attention of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), local authorities, and international observers....

13. Climate progress hinges on peace in the Eastern Mediterranean, says Jeffrey Sachs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-progress-hinges-on-peace-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-says-jeffrey-sachs

Professor Jeffrey Sachs emphasized that meaningful climate action in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East depends heavily on achieving political stability and cooperation across the region....

14. Cyprus pledges €300,000 aid package to Lebanon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pledges-€300-000-aid-package-to-lebanon

Cyprus has pledged €300,000 in humanitarian assistance to Lebanon, as the island nation responds to the worsening situation affecting civilians there....

15. Oil prices drop, but drivers aren’t seeing relief at the pump

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/oil-prices-drop-but-drivers-aren-t-seeing-relief-at-the-pump

Even if tensions in the Persian Gulf begin to ease, a quick return to lower energy prices is unlikely. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and gas shipments, would certainly help restore supply. However, it is only one step in the recovery process....

16. Ceasefire declared as Trump claims ‘complete victory’ in Iran war

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ceasefire-declared-as-trump-claims-‘complete-victory-in-iran-war

A fragile pause in the Iran war has been declared after 40 days of escalating conflict, with former US president Donald Trump announcing a two-week ceasefire and calling it a “complete victory,” even as violence continues across the region....

17. Trump’s Iran deadline nears as tensions rise without breakthrough

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-iran-deadline-nears-as-tensions-rise-without-breakthrough

As a deadline set by Donald Trump approaches, tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, with no clear sign of a diplomatic resolution despite weeks of escalating conflict....

18. Cyprus signals new economic support measures while reinforcing defence capabilities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-signals-new-economic-support-measures-while-reinforcing-defence-capabilities

President Nikos Christodoulides has indicated that the government is prepared to introduce additional measures to protect households from the economic effects of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, while also reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the country’s defence....

19. Probe launched after firecrackers thrown across Nicosia line

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/probe-launched-after-objects-thrown-across-nicosia-line

Authorities are investigating reports that stones and firecrackers were thrown from the government-controlled side of Nicosia toward the occupied areas during April 1 commemorations, an incident officials warn could risk raising tensions along the island’s sensitive divide....

20. Cyprus sets course for offshore gas production by 2027-2028

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sets-course-for-offshore-gas-production-by-2027-2028

Cyprus is aiming to begin producing natural gas from offshore reserves between late 2027 and early 2028, according to Energy Minister Michalis Damianos. ...

21. The ''eyes and ears'' of the West

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-eyes-and-ears-of-the-west

The final decades of the 20th century and the early decades of the 21st showcased the importance of the British bases in addressing a range of challenges....

22. Cyprus Intelligence can now wiretap without Court's green light

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-intelligence-can-now-wiretap-without-court-s-green-light

Cyprus’ parliamentary legal affairs committee has agreed on a new framework for phone surveillance, aiming to balance national security needs with citizens’ rights, but not without controversy....

23. Why long-haul travel from Cyprus is suddenly more complicated...and more expensive

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-long-haul-travel-from-cyprus-is-suddenly-more-complicated-and-more-expensive

For years, flying from Cyprus to Asia or Australia often meant one relatively affordable connection through the Gulf. That era may be ending, at least for now....

24. In a new era of work, winning organisations will build the human advantage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-a-new-era-of-work-winning-organisations-will-build-the-human-advantage

In its annual “Global Human Capital Trends” report, Deloitte finds clear opportunities for organisations to build the human advantage by becoming more agile, redesigning work, strengthening trust and aligning culture with AI....

25. Germany’s secret plan to push back on U.S. pressure, next time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-secret-plan-to-push-back-on-u-s-pressure-next-time

Germany is quietly plotting a new playbook for dealing with the U.S., mapping out where Europe might push back if tensions flare again....

26. British army deploys advanced missile systems to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-army-deploys-advanced-missile-systems-to-cyprus

The British Army has deployed its cutting-edge Stormer air defense systems to Cyprus, bringing advanced missile technology to strengthen security in the Eastern Mediterranean, the UK Ministry of Defense announced....

27. Government to roll out economic support measures today

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-to-roll-out-economic-support-measures-today

President Nikos Christodoulides is expected to announce a new package of economic support measures Thursday aimed at helping businesses and households feeling the financial ripple effects of the war in the Middle East, as rising energy costs and prices continue to weigh on the island’s economy....

28. EU-Australia trade deal could mean cheaper imports and new export opportunities for Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-australia-trade-deal-could-mean-cheaper-imports-and-new-export-opportunities-for-cyprus

After nearly a decade of negotiations, Australia and the European Union have struck a sweeping free trade agreement aimed at boosting growth, lowering consumer prices and strengthening economic alliances at a time of rising global uncertainty....

29. HMS Dragon arrives in Cyprus after two week journey from Portsmouth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hms-dragon-arrives-in-cyprus-after-two-week-journey-from-portsmouth

A British naval destroyer, HMS Dragon, has arrived in Cyprus after a journey of nearly two weeks from Portsmouth, where it departed on March 10. The deployment is intended to reinforce air defense capabilities at the UK’s bases on the island....

30. No clear leader as polls shake up Cyprus election race

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-clear-leader-as-polls-shake-up-cyprus-election-race

Political parties are increasingly moving to the rhythm of opinion polls, both public and private, as Cyprus heads into the final two months before voters go to the ballot box....

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