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1. EU pushback does little to slow Turkey’s gas pipeline to occupied northern Cyprus

The European Union has responded weakly to plans for an undersea natural gas pipeline linking Turkey to occupied northern Cyprus....

2. Scientists uncover unexpected immune role of ovaries after menopause

Research suggests that postmenopausal ovaries do not simply become dormant. Instead, they undergo active molecular changes and may take on a new role involving the immune system, inflammation and possibly the ageing process....

3. Cyprus developers oversee €8bn portfolio as efforts to attract US investors gather pace

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to attract American investment as developers oversee projects worth more than €8bn across the island. The Government's plans come alongside calls from the construction sector for faster approvals, regulatory improvements and more affordable housing....

4. Innovation Minister heads to Silicon Valley seeking investors for local startups

A good idea can start in Cyprus. Finding the money, customers, and contacts to turn it into a thriving business often means looking beyond the island....

5. Cyprus urges EU to intervene over planned Turkey–occupied areas gas pipeline

Nicosia is seeking help from Brussels as plans advance for a subsea, bidirectional natural gas pipeline between Turkey and the self-declared ''turkish republic of northern cyprus.''...

6. G20 scraps group photo after Europeans refuse to pose with Russia’s Lavrov

The United States cancelled a group photograph at a gathering of G20 foreign ministers after several European diplomats threatened to walk out rather than pose alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, U.S. officials told The Associated Press....

7. Pamboridis bets he can unite DISY — but will Averof back him?

Giorgos Pamboridis outlined his vision and policy platform today at his first news conference since formally entering the race for Democratic Rally’s nomination for the 2028 presidential election....

8. Cyprus joins opposition to Turkey-Libya maritime deal

Cyprus has joined Greece, the European Union and three Arab countries in rejecting a disputed maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya, warning that its ratification by Libya’s parliament could undermine regional stability....

9. Too busy to shop? Let AI find the deals for you

You need a new pair of trainers. You want them in your size, under €100, and delivered to Cyprus without a shipping fee that costs almost as much as the shoes....

10. Six international partners reject Turkey-Libya maritime agreement

Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union have rejected the 2019 maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya, arguing that it has no legal validity and cannot determine maritime boundaries or affect the rights of other countries....

11. Cyprus among EU countries targeted by Russia-linked cyberattacks

Cyprus is among nine EU member states where cyberattacks or sabotage incidents linked to Russia have been reported, according to a new briefing by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), as European countries face increasing pressure from hostile activities that fall short of open warfare....

12. Israel votes and Cyprus has a stake in what comes next

Israel’s parliamentary election on Oct. 27 comes amid profound domestic changes and significant shifts in the regional security landscape....

13. Cyprus presses EU to clarify mutual defense plans

President Nikos Christodoulides has called on the European Union to resume discussions on its mutual defense commitments, warning that the bloc must be prepared to respond collectively to armed aggression against any member state....

14. Kallas challenges Turkish-Libyan maritime deal during talks with Fidan

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has challenged a maritime agreement between Türkiye and Libya, arguing that it infringes on the sovereign rights of third countries, during talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Brussels on Wednesday....

15. Build first, get permission later: Auditor warns planning exceptions are becoming the rule

An examination of planning permits granted as exceptions to development plans has led the auditor general to uncover troubling practices that threaten to establish a second, parallel approval system....

16. Averof wants Russia sanctions lifted. Is he courting the left?

Averof Neofytou’s call to lift energy sanctions against Russia was hardly the bolt from the blue it was made out to be in Cyprus. Similar ideas have repeatedly been hinted at in European circles over the past 12 months....

17. Cyprus nears €150 million deal for Israeli naval vessels and weapons

Cyprus is close to a roughly €150 million agreement to buy Israeli naval vessels and weapons systems, a significant defense purchase for an island whose security interests extend from its coastline to its offshore energy resources....

18. ‘Is occupation so insignificant?’ Palestinian ambassador challenges Cyprus MP

What does occupation mean to a country that has lived with division for decades? That question sits at the heart of a sharp response from Palestine’s ambassador to Cyprus after a Cypriot MP sought to draw a distinction between the Cyprus and Palestinian issues....

19. A selfie could help doctors tailor cancer treatment

For someone facing cancer, choosing treatment involves more than deciding what might work against the disease. Doctors also have to consider how much the patient’s body can handle....

20. Two Porsches, €10 in the bank and inherited water: Inside MPs’ finances

A London apartment, €200,000 worth of furniture, bank accounts holding loose change and an inheritance of ''running water'' are among the standout details in MPs’ asset declarations....

21. The illusion of ''cheap fuel''

The political paradox is that the state funds a public transport system that has failed to become a sufficiently reliable alternative for much of the population....

22. Cyprus gets its COP31 invitation, but on Turkey’s terms

The participation of the president of the Republic of Cyprus in the COP31 UN climate conference, taking place on Turkish soil in Antalya on November 11–12, triggered a minor crisis in Brussels. ...

23. Nicosia honours Cypriot-born former USC president Max Nikias

A book presentation in Nicosia has celebrated the life and achievements of C. L. Max Nikias, the Cypriot academic who rose to lead the University of Southern California (USC), one of the leading universities in the United States....

24. Denmark, Italy and Poland push EU for tougher irregular migration rules

Denmark, Italy and Poland are pressing European Union leaders to adopt a tougher approach to irregular migration, according to a draft of summit conclusions circulated before a meeting of the bloc’s 27 member states....

25. EMGF Forum: Accelerating the Eastern Mediterranean’s Role as an Energy Corridor for Europe

The development of the Eastern Mediterranean into an interconnected energy corridor, capable of making a meaningful contribution to security of supply across the wider region, was at the heart of the high-level event co-hosted by HELLENiQ ENERGY and the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) on Wednesday, 7 October, in Athens. ...

26. ''The greatest risk for Cyprus is remaining a passive consumer of artificial intelligence''

With a career that has brought her close to the most influential centres of political and technological decision-making in the United States and Europe, Nina Schick is now ranked among the world’s top 20 speakers on artificial intelligence....

27. Energy bills, Schengen and the power cable: Cyprus’ priorities in Brussels

For households watching their energy bills and businesses struggling with running costs, President Nikos Christodoulides took a practical request to Brussels: Give governments more room to help....

28. Vino Cultura Celebrates 20 Years of Wine, People and Hospitality

29. Familiar with Cyprus and Turkey, Joshua Huck takes charge of U.S. Embassy in Athens

The U.S. Embassy in Athens has a new person at the helm, and unlike his high-profile predecessor, he is a career diplomat who already knows the political fault lines of Greece, Cyprus and Turkey....

30. Max Nikias: ''Where you begin does not determine how far you can go''

From a small village in Cyprus to the presidency of one of the leading universities in the United States, Chrysostomos Loizos Nikias, better known as C.L. Max Nikias, has followed a path connecting science with leadership and education with innovation....