Great Sea Interconnector , ‘top priority’

Great Sea Interconnector , ‘top priority’

Fact: Israel’s Energy Minister emphasized that connecting the electricity cable from Israel to Europe through Cyprus strengthens Israel’s position in the region and contributes to Israel’s energy independence.

OUC lecture on Christianity, ’s impact on Roman comedy

OUC lecture on Christianity, ’s impact on Roman comedy

Fact: The Open University of Cyprus is organizing the Fifth Cycle of the Lecture Series in Late Antiquity, titled “When our world became Christian.”

Three-act life of a professional storyteller

Three-act life of a professional storyteller

Fact: Juliana Marín Fryling is a storyteller who has traveled the world for the past two years, matching her stories to different audiences and trying to heal some deep-seated trauma in her own life.

Egypt, ’s natgas woes continue

Egypt, ’s natgas woes continue

Egypt is unlikely to export any LNG to Europe this summer due to declining production at the Zohr field, which is prioritizing domestic energy needs.

U.S., Cyprus boost ties to crack down on money laundering

U.S., Cyprus boost ties to crack down on money laundering

Cyprus and the US embassy in Nicosia are collaborating to combat money laundering and financial fraud. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are working with Cypriot authorities to identify and prosecute financial crimes. The FBI and Cyprus police will sign a memorandum of understanding to formalize their cooperation. Additionally, a Cyprus-based company, Tokentrust Holdings, faced sanctions from the US for its connections to Russia’s financial sector.

Over 63,000 people dead or missing while migrating over last decade

Over 63,000 people dead or missing while migrating over last decade

Fact: At least 63,285 people have perished or disappeared on migration routes around the world between 2014 and 2023, with most deaths caused by drowning.

France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help Ukraine

France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help Ukraine

French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu is prepared to use his powers to requisition industrial capacities or impose priorities on weapon makers to speed up production of arms and shells needed on the battlefield in Ukraine and elsewhere.

More than 63,000 people dead or missing while migrating over last decade, IOM says

More than 63,000 people dead or missing while migrating over last decade, IOM says

At least 63,285 people have perished or disappeared on migration routes around the world between 2014 and 2023, with most deaths caused by drowning.

PV park bid in reforested area rejected,  

PV park bid in reforested area rejected,  

Fact: An application to construct a photovoltaic park in a reforestation area in Maroni, Larnaca district, Cyprus was rejected based on a decision by the ministries of the interior, agriculture, and commerce to not offer licenses for PV parks in nature restoration areas.