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1. US challenges EU protection of feta in move that could also concern Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/us-challenges-eu-protection-of-feta-in-move-that-could-also-concern-cyprus

The United States has taken aim at European rules protecting products such as Greek feta cheese, arguing that the EU’s system for protected food names unfairly blocks American producers from selling their goods in international markets....

2. European countries ease travel warnings for Cyprus after diplomatic push

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-countries-ease-travel-warnings-for-cyprus-after-diplomatic-push

European countries are quietly rewriting how they describe Cyprus in travel warnings, in what appears to be a diplomatic win for Nicosia....

3. US ambassador to Cyprus stepping down from Ukraine role amid tensions in Washington

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-to-cyprus-stepping-down-from-ukraine-role-amid-tensions-in-washington

According to the Financial Times, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, who also serves as ambassador to Cyprus, is expected to leave Kyiv in the coming weeks, at a particularly tense moment in the war as fears grow over a new Russian summer offensive and stalled peace talks....

4. Property sales surprise in March despite regional tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/property-sales-surprise-in-march-despite-regional-tensions

Cyprus’ property market delivered an unexpected boost in March, defying concerns that regional conflict would drag demand down....

5. Cyprus economy still growing, but cracks may be starting to show

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economy-still-growing-but-cracks-may-be-starting-to-show

Cyprus’ economy continues to show steady growth, underlining its flexibility and resilience in the face of external shocks such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and recent conflicts in the Middle East....

6. Cyprus rules out fuel shortage while minister monitors potential disruptions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-rules-out-fuel-shortage-while-minister-monitors-potential-disruptions

Cyprus is not facing a fuel shortage at present, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis, who said authorities are actively tracking supplies and preparing for possible disruptions....

7. Chinese brands expand globally, redefining ''Made in China''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chinese-brands-expand-globally-redefining-made-in-china

For decades, the label ''Made in China'' was linked to inexpensive copies. That perception is changing quickly. Chinese companies are no longer just manufacturing for others; they are building their own brands and competing directly in international markets....

8. EAC workers consider striking within 2 days

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-workers-consider-striking-within-2-days

Employees at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus are expected to decide within the next two days whether to escalate strike action as tensions rise over electricity prices, energy security, and long-term planning for the island’s power system....

9. Cyprus quietly shifts its defense West

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-quietly-shifts-its-defense-west

When President Christodoulides announced last week on X that the first Cypriot candidate had been accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy, the news may have looked like a simple milestone. ...

10. EU leaders get down to business on day two

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-get-down-to-business-on-day-two

After a more relaxed evening of talks over dinner in Ayia Napa, EU leaders rolled up their sleeves in Nicosia on Friday, shifting from pleasantries to the hard politics of money, energy and war....

11. EU leaders meet in Ayia Napa as farmers shut down roads and port

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-meet-in-ayia-napa-as-farmers-shut-down-roads-and-port

Late Thursday night, just minutes before midnight, the first day of the informal EU summit at the Ayia Napa Marina wrapped up at 11:45 p.m....

12. 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....

13. 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....

14. 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....

15. 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....

16. 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....

17. 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. ...

18. 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....

19. 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....

20. 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....

21. 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. ...

22. 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....

23. 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....

24. 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....

25. 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....

26. 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....

27. 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....

28. 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....

29. 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....

30. 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....

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