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61. Larnaca Marina set for €1.5 million upgrade

The Council of Ministers has approved €1.5 million for the dredging and renovation of Larnaca Marina, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Wednesday....

62. US lawmakers push to permanently lift Cyprus arms embargo

Leaders of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus submitted a bill at the US House o Representatives aimed at permanently lifting the arms embargo imposed by the United States on the Republic of Cyprus....

63. Fire erupted on boat at Limassol Port

A fire that erupted on a 22-foot tugboat at Limassol port was extinguished by firefighters on Thursday afternoon, officials reported....

64. 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....

65. 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. ...

66. ''Prometheas''anchored in Malaysia for inspections

The LNG tanker ETYFA-Prometheas is currently stationed in the Malacca Strait, Malaysia, undergoing technical inspections, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou....

67. 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....

68. Cyprus reclaims rare antiquities from the US

Cyprus celebrated the return of 266 valuable antiquities on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in cultural repatriation....

69. USS The Sullivans makes strategic stop in Larnaca

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) has arrived at Larnaca Port, marking a brief yet meaningful stopover in Cyprus before redeploying in the Eastern Mediterranean....

70. Ministry mulls subsidies for 'vulnerable' boat owners amid Marina fee dispute

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works is considering subsidies for "vulnerable" boat owners, sparking a mix of curiosity and skepticism over who qualifies as "vulnerable" in this context....

71. Ancient Cypriot artefacts return home after decades abroad

In a significant cultural milestone, 69 ancient Cypriot artefacts were officially handed over to Cypriot authorities in Vienna, Austria, on Saturday, paving the way for their repatriation. ...

72. NATO surrounds Chinese ship over undersea cable sabotage

Authorities are investigating the deliberate cutting of two undersea internet cables connecting Finland and Sweden to Central Europe last week, suspecting sabotage by a Chinese cargo vessel. ...

73. Ancient maritime trade between Cyprus and Palestine unearthed

In the summer of 2024, an excavation led by New York University at Maniki Harbour, near Agios Georgios Pegeias in Paphos, uncovered significant evidence of maritime trade connections between Cyprus and South Palestine in the 6th century AD...

74. Cyprus reunification 'off the table', says former U.S. Ambassador, warns Europe not to rely on U.S.

A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines. ...

75. Cyprus’ endless love affair with unfinished projects

''Oh Prometheus, if only you knew how much you’ve cost us, you’d blush with shame. Yet no one involved seems to care. In any case, full sails ahead.''...

76. Saudi Arabia's Sindalah Island opens as year-round superyacht paradise

Tucked in the Red Sea, the new luxury island of Sindalah has officially opened, bringing high-end resorts, a yacht club, and a marina to Saudi Arabia's coastline. ...

77. Cyprus unveils first zero-emissions research vessel

Cyprus celebrated the launch of its first zero-emissions vessel, EVPLOIA APHRODITE, on Thursday at the Larnaca Marina....

78. $1,800 boat trips in high demand amid Lebanon conflict

Before war engulfed Lebanon, the Princess 2010 yacht was a symbol of leisure, cruising along the coast with passengers paying $600 each to enjoy its 24-meter luxury. ...

79. Caught between a rock and a hard place

According to Kathimerini's Manolis Kostidis, Turkey is navigating a tense situation following Iran's recent missile strikes on Israel....

80. Greece braces for uncontrolled migration amid Middle East crisis

Greece is bracing for a potential wave of uncontrolled migration, a concern highlighted during Wednesday’s meeting of the country’s National Security Council (KYSYEA)....

81. Turkish warships to anchor in occupied Cyprus for naval celebrations

The Turkish warships TCG Meltem (P-334) and TCG Bartın (F-504) are set to anchor in the occupied territories on September 27 as part of celebrations marking the ''Victory of Preveza'' and the ''Day of the Naval Forces,'' according to a report by Bayimsiz Gazette....

82. Cypriot fleet grows by 12%, Deputy Minister highlights at AGM

The fleet of ocean-going vessels in the Cypriot registry has risen by 12% in the last year, Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis said during the Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Ship Owners Association held in Athens....

83. US military boosts forces in Alaska amid increased Russian activity

The U.S. military has deployed approximately 130 soldiers and mobile rocket launchers to Shemya Island in the Aleutian chain of western Alaska, responding to increased Russian military activity in the region. ...

84. Cyprus police intercept migrant boat en route to Italy

A group of migrants attempting to cross from Cyprus to Italy was intercepted by authorities in the early hours of Monday morning off the coast of Akrotiri, according to Cypriot police....

85. Doritos food color can turn mouse skin transparent

86. Ancient Cypriot settlement reveals child burial and early metallurgy

Excavations at the ancient Chalcolithic settlement of Chlorakas-Palloures in Cyprus have unveiled remarkable insights into life on the island 5,000 years ago,...

87. ‘Unsinkable’ yacht took 16 minutes to sink, not 60 seconds, CEO claims

The CEO of the company that built the superyacht Bayesian has claimed that the crew had 16 minutes to warn passengers before the vessel sank during a violent storm near Palermo, Sicily. Giovanni Costantino......

88. 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......

89. Final victim's body recovered from superyacht sinking in Italy

Italian prosecutors are investigating potential manslaughter charges after the superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily, leading to the death of seven people, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah Lynch....

90. Fifth body yet to be retrieved as Sicilian rescue efforts continue

The search for the sixth and final missing person from a sunken superyacht off the coast of Sicily is set to resume this morning....