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With Threat From 'Third Enemy' 4,500 Km Away, India Offers BrahMos, Akash To Greece & Cyprus
Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 18:22 IST Turkish news outlet TRHaber recently revealed that India made an informal offer to supply a Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) to Greece India has reportedly offered Nicosia the BrahMos supersonic...

Cyprus curtails as much renewable electricity in first half of 2025 as whole last year
In addition to being the only European Union member state without an interconnection with another power system, Cyprus only has oil-fired generators, a surging solar power capacity, and wind parks. Other countries, like Greece, also must curtail...

EU Pushes to Revive Greece Cyprus Israel Power Cable Project Ahead of Critical Deadline
After months of stagnation, a renewed European effort is underway to revive the Greece–Cyprus–Israel electricity interconnection project, as a critical funding deadline looms in August. The European Commission is stepping in with diplomatic...

Jumbo sales in Cyprus rise 7 per cent in first half of 2025
Greek retail group Jumbo reported resilient sales growth across its network in the first half of 2025, with stores in Cyprus and Greece driving performance despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and planned tax changes in Romania.. At...
Govt calls on private sector to boost clean cooking energy
THE government has called on the private sector to actively engage in the implementation of the national strategy for clean cooking energy, describing it as a critical step in conserving forests and protecting the environment. The Vice-President’s...

EU and US funds target Cyprus defence
A ministerial meeting chaired by President Nikos Christodoulides was held on Thursday in Nicosia, focusing on how Cyprus can make use of EU financial tools and American defence programmes that have recently become accessible to Cyprus. Government...

Prices soar for British tourists in Cyprus
British holidaymakers heading to Cyprus this summer are facing steep price rises for all-inclusive packages, with costs up by almost a quarter compared with last year, according to figures reported by the BBC on Thursday. New data compiled for the...

Sklavenitis sets a new standard for employee benefits in Cyprus
In a remarkable move that redefines employee support within the retail sector, supermarket chain Sklavenitis has introduced the 14th salary to its entire workforce in Cyprus, including employees from the recently acquired Papantoniou stores. This...

Cyprus trade turnover rises 5.7 per cent to €19.34 billion in 2023
Cyprus’ trade sector recorded positive growth in 2023, according to the state statistical service’s wholesale and retail trade survey, the results of which were released on Wednesday. Turnover and employment both increased during the reporting...

ExxonMobil Finds New Gas Deposit Off Cyprus
ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy have hit another natural gas find in the Block 10 lease south of Cyprus, adding to a previous discovery in the same area. The positive E&P results add to Cyprus' strong portfolio of offshore gas prospects for possible...

Top stocks in focus on July 10: HCL Tech, Oil India, JSW Energy, Emcure Pharma, Adani Enterprises and more
Indian stock markets ended lower on Wednesday, with the Sensex falling 176.43 points to 83,536.08 and the Nifty closing 46.40 points down at 25,476.10. Intraday, the Sensex dropped as much as 330 points. On July 10, several companies are expected...

Cyprus Business Now: airports, property, graduate employability, CySEC
Cyprus is stepping up its air connectivity this summer, with Larnaca and Paphos airports offering an expanded network of destinations across Europe and the Middle East. The move, driven by Hermes Airports in close partnership with airlines and...
Cyprus to Canada to Croatia: Modi’s tour builds the next arc of Indian influence and global future
In a decisive reassertion of India’s increasing global power and diplomatic sagacity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a three-country tour of Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia from 15 to 19 June 2025. Each of these visits were packed with symbolism...

Cyprus sees fastest ICT job growth in EU over past decade
Cyprus recorded one of the fastest growth rates for ICT employment in the European Union over the past decade, with the number of ICT specialists rising by an average of 9.2 per cent annually between 2014 and 2024, according to Eurostat. In...

New gas discovery off Cyprus coast may reduce EU energy dependence
By AP with Doloresz Katanich Published on 08/07/2025 - 9:43 GMT+2 A consortium made up of ExxonMobil and partner Qatar Energy International has made a second natural gas discovery beneath the seabed south of Cyprus, the government said on...

Holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price
Abi Smitton, Colletta Smith & Tommy LumbyBBC News ShareSave All-inclusive family package holidays from the UK have jumped in price for some of the most popular destinations, including Spain, Cyprus and Turkey. The average price for a week in...

Kimberly Guilfoyle Vows to Confront China, Support U.S. Energy, and Strengthen Military Ties as Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to Greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Greece, pledged at her Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday to be a fierce advocate for U.S. interests, vowing to deepen defense cooperation, expand energy...

Cyprus considers electricity bill surcharge to fund €25 million energy project payment
Cyprus is preparing to impose a temporary surcharge on electricity bills to fund a €25 million payment requested by Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) for the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, energy...

Cyprus and Danish shipping firms announce ₹10,000 crore investment, marking largest FDI in Indian maritime sector
During his visit, Modi had formal discussions with President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides. Two major shipping companies, Cyprus-based Interorient Navigation Co Ltd and Denmark-based Danship & Partners Ltd, have revealed plans on Tuesday to...

Cyprus hotel industry into desalination
ECONOMY CYPRIOT ECONOMY Eleven major hotel groups in Cyprus – across Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos – have filed formal applications to install small private desalination units on their premises, with state subsidies. The move comes on the heels of...