http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:13:21 +0200 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:13:21 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/cyprus-marks-the-52nd-anniversary-of-turkeys-invasion-of-the-island http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/cyprus-marks-the-52nd-anniversary-of-turkeys-invasion-of-the-island Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:13:16 +0200 Turkey launched its invasion on the 20th of July, 1974, occupying roughly 37% of the island. Around 3,000 people, mostly civilians, died in the invasion, while 1,619 were reported missing. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/cypriot-minister-defends-appointment-of-eu-cyprus-special-representative-following-backlas http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/cypriot-minister-defends-appointment-of-eu-cyprus-special-representative-following-backlas Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:44:27 +0200 Cyprus says the EU’s appointment of Raffaele Fitto as special representative for the divided Mediterranean territory will support reunification efforts, but Turkish Cypriot leadership has blasted the move as biased and putting strain on efforts to improve EU-Turkey relations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/which-european-countries-have-the-cleanest-swimming-waters-and-why http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/which-european-countries-have-the-cleanest-swimming-waters-and-why Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:15:58 +0200 Every summer, millions of Europeans head to beaches, lakes, and rivers. New data shows most of this water is safe, but not everywhere. Where are Europe's cleanest waters? Watch the video. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/03/cyprus-only-23-of-tourist-accommodation-is-fully-licensed-deputy-tourism-minister-responds http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/03/cyprus-only-23-of-tourist-accommodation-is-fully-licensed-deputy-tourism-minister-responds Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:20:19 +0200 The report by Cyprus’s Audit Office says 55% of accommodation operates without full legality, while a further 22% only hold a temporary licence. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/03/aegean-resumes-direct-flights-between-paphos-and-athens http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/03/aegean-resumes-direct-flights-between-paphos-and-athens Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:09:01 +0200 At 6:31 am local time, the first Aegean flight arrived in Athens, landing at the Greek capital’s airport in the early hours of Friday morning. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/committee-tasked-with-post-war-gaza-governance-says-cyprus-talks-highly-productive http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/committee-tasked-with-post-war-gaza-governance-says-cyprus-talks-highly-productive Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:49:53 +0200 Participants reviewed plans for reconstruction, security and governance, while developing a framework to ensure transparency and accountability for international donors. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/30/two-gas-fields-off-cyprus-could-start-production-by-2033 http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/30/two-gas-fields-off-cyprus-could-start-production-by-2033 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:34:28 +0200 Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides lauded the signing of the "declaration of marketability" as a "major step towards establishing the Eastern Mediterranean as a credible alternative energy corridor for Europe". http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/29/cyprus-tourism-revenues-fell-by-more-than-35-in-april-as-a-result-of-the-war http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/29/cyprus-tourism-revenues-fell-by-more-than-35-in-april-as-a-result-of-the-war Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:53:13 +0200 Despite an initially expected downturn, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said tourism in Cyprus had returned to a "stable course", adding that improving performance in recent months showed government measures had "a positive impact". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/19/cypriot-minister-vows-to-keep-building-on-eu-accession-momentum http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/19/cypriot-minister-vows-to-keep-building-on-eu-accession-momentum Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:48:14 +0200 As the last days of Cyprus’s rotating EU presidency approach, Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Marilena Raouna, says her country will work "very hard" to open the remaining phases of talks on Ukraine and Moldova's EU membership. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/drug-monopoly-extension-splits-eu-ministers-in-biotech-act-debate http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/drug-monopoly-extension-splits-eu-ministers-in-biotech-act-debate Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:24:13 +0200 EU health ministers split over a proposal to give certain innovative medicines an extra year of market protection, with EU Health Commissioner arguing the incentive is needed to keep biotech investment in Europe. Incoming Irish presidency, in the meantime, says it will work as quickly as possible. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/cyprus-and-kazakhstan-deepen-ties-with-agreements-flights-and-investment-plans http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/cyprus-and-kazakhstan-deepen-ties-with-agreements-flights-and-investment-plans Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:48:45 +0200 Five cooperation agreements were signed during the first visit by a Cypriot president to Kazakhstan. The talks focused on trade, investment, transport and digital development, while new direct flights and diplomatic initiatives aim to strengthen links between Europe and Central Asia. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/02/us-and-uk-ease-cyprus-travel-advice-boost-for-tourism http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/02/us-and-uk-ease-cyprus-travel-advice-boost-for-tourism Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:45:09 +0200 The two countries had raised the security level for Cyprus after drone attacks on the British base at Akrotiri, moving it to level three at the time – 'reconsider your travel' http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/27/ferry-link-between-cyprus-and-lebanon-will-start-operating-from-9-june http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/27/ferry-link-between-cyprus-and-lebanon-will-start-operating-from-9-june Wed, 27 May 2026 16:25:42 +0200 Cedar Waves has now opened its online platform for bookings, allowing customers to reserve their stays directly through the company’s website. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/24/cyprus-parliamentary-elections-disy-and-akel-race-for-first-place-as-far-right-make-gains http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/24/cyprus-parliamentary-elections-disy-and-akel-race-for-first-place-as-far-right-make-gains Sun, 24 May 2026 19:46:21 +0200 Centre-right Democratic Rally (DISY) secured first place in Cyprus’s parliamentary election, ahead of the left-wing AKEL. Far-right ELAM achieved historic breakthrough into third place, while newly formed anti-corruption ALMA and Fidias Panayiotou's Direct Democracy both crossed the threshold. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/22/egypt-to-ship-cypriot-gas-to-europe-in-qatarenergy-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/22/egypt-to-ship-cypriot-gas-to-europe-in-qatarenergy-deal Fri, 22 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200 QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil have signed a deal with Egypt to pipe Cypriot offshore gas to Egyptian liquefaction facilities for export to Europe — the latest sign that Egypt is becoming the Eastern Mediterranean's dominant energy hub. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/gaza-bound-aid-flotilla-says-it-is-under-attack-as-israel-intercepts-fleet-off-cyprus http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/gaza-bound-aid-flotilla-says-it-is-under-attack-as-israel-intercepts-fleet-off-cyprus Mon, 18 May 2026 13:14:54 +0200 The Israeli foreign ministry said the aim of the flotilla was to "serve Hamas, to divert attention from Hamas's refusal to disarm and to obstruct progress on President Trump's peace plan." http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/15/rise-in-dolphin-and-whale-sightings-in-cyprus-prompts-increased-protection-measures http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/15/rise-in-dolphin-and-whale-sightings-in-cyprus-prompts-increased-protection-measures Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:55 +0200 In recent weeks, an increased presence of dolphins and other cetaceans has been recorded in the marine areas of Cyprus. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/euronews-report-in-ayia-napa-tourist-traffic-in-cyprus-down-30-40-but-with-signs-of-recove http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/euronews-report-in-ayia-napa-tourist-traffic-in-cyprus-down-30-40-but-with-signs-of-recove Fri, 08 May 2026 09:43:33 +0200 Concerns remain for tourism in Cyprus due to the war in Iran, though there are smiles of optimism from the recovery trend of the last few days with an increase in bookings. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/eu-rules-fuel-cyprus-culling-clash-as-farmers-threaten-protests http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/eu-rules-fuel-cyprus-culling-clash-as-farmers-threaten-protests Tue, 05 May 2026 12:14:58 +0200 Protests are looming in Cyprus as farmers oppose mass culling and demand alternative EU measures. The Veterinary Association says NO. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/04/eu-ambassadors-hold-private-discussions-on-mutual-defence-clause-amid-rising-geopolitical- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/04/eu-ambassadors-hold-private-discussions-on-mutual-defence-clause-amid-rising-geopolitical- Mon, 04 May 2026 17:49:33 +0200 Representatives from the EU's 27 countries are simulating how to collectively respond to a variety of threats spanning hybrid attacks to typical aggressions. But questions loom regarding the exact details of the scenarios — and outcomes. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/historic-ship-kyrenia-ii-sets-sail-once-again-in-cypriot-waters http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/historic-ship-kyrenia-ii-sets-sail-once-again-in-cypriot-waters Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:50:28 +0200 The 'Kyrenia II' ship was built in 1985 thanks to an ancient technique and made the journey from Piraeus to Paphos autonomously. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/eu-leaders-vow-to-boost-security-and-economic-ties-with-middle-east-to-minimise-effect-of- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/eu-leaders-vow-to-boost-security-and-economic-ties-with-middle-east-to-minimise-effect-of- Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:36:13 +0200 Leaders from Lebanon, Egypt, Syria and Jordan as well as the secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, were in Nicosia to meet their European Union counterparts on the sidelines of an EU summit. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/cyprus-how-the-middle-east-war-is-shaping-europes-closest-frontier-to-the-conflict http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/cyprus-how-the-middle-east-war-is-shaping-europes-closest-frontier-to-the-conflict Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:15 +0200 On 1 March, an Iranian-made Shahed drone launched from Lebanon hit the British airbase of Akrotiri in Cyprus, bringing the Iran war unexpectedly closer to Europe. This report explores the tensions shaping the European Union’s closest frontier to the conflict. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/eu-mutual-assistance-clause-doesnt-contradict-nato-kallas-tells-euronews-as-trump-blasts-a http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/eu-mutual-assistance-clause-doesnt-contradict-nato-kallas-tells-euronews-as-trump-blasts-a Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:58:32 +0200 The EU's mutual assistance clause and NATO's collective defence are "complementary to each other", High Representative Kaja Kallas told Euronews amid Donald Trump's threats to withdraw from the alliance. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/eu-leaders-meet-in-cyprus-to-talk-ukraine-hormuz-energy-and-mutual-defence http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/eu-leaders-meet-in-cyprus-to-talk-ukraine-hormuz-energy-and-mutual-defence Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:24:44 +0200 One of the key issues at the summit will be Article 42.7 of the EU treaties, which provides mutual assistance in case of an armed attack. Member states want to develop a playbook to know how the article works in practice. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/21/all-winners-european-heritage-awards-celebration-conservation-and-reconversion-projects http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/21/all-winners-european-heritage-awards-celebration-conservation-and-reconversion-projects Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:09:03 +0200 The European Heritage Awards were launched by the European Commission in 2002 and are run by Europa Nostra. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/cyprus-upgrades-key-bases-with-us-funds-to-boost-middle-east-relief http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/cyprus-upgrades-key-bases-with-us-funds-to-boost-middle-east-relief Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:09:18 +0200 Cyprus will upgrade key air and naval bases with US and EU-backed funding to boost its role as a humanitarian hub for Middle East evacuations, according to officials. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/27/cyprus-travel-to-the-middle-east-on-the-rise-there-will-be-no-repatriation-operation http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/27/cyprus-travel-to-the-middle-east-on-the-rise-there-will-be-no-repatriation-operation Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:34:34 +0100 There has been an increasing trend of travel to the countries covered by the travel directive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/26/explora-journeys-becomes-latest-cruise-line-to-be-impacted-by-middle-east-war http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/26/explora-journeys-becomes-latest-cruise-line-to-be-impacted-by-middle-east-war Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:35 +0100 A number of cruise ships have been stranded in the Middle East for the last few weeks due to the ongoing conflict. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/26/cyprus-war-related-tourism-concerns-and-climate-change-efforts http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/26/cyprus-war-related-tourism-concerns-and-climate-change-efforts Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:49:12 +0100 Cypriot authorities stress that the country is safe, wanting to prevent a possible decrease in tourist flows due to the war in the Middle East. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/09/trilateral-meeting-in-paphos-any-attack-on-cyprus-is-an-attack-on-europe http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/09/trilateral-meeting-in-paphos-any-attack-on-cyprus-is-an-attack-on-europe Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:40:59 +0100 French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis travelled to Cyprus for an emergency trilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides amid the war in Iran. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/09/cyprus-tourism-what-you-need-to-know-about-visiting-during-the-iran-conflict http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/09/cyprus-tourism-what-you-need-to-know-about-visiting-during-the-iran-conflict Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:35:34 +0100 While European flights to and from the island nation are operating as normal, tourists are cancelling trips amid concerns about regional escalation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/05/uk-says-it-will-send-fighter-additional-typhoon-fighter-jets-to-qatar-and-helicopters-to-c http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/05/uk-says-it-will-send-fighter-additional-typhoon-fighter-jets-to-qatar-and-helicopters-to-c Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:56:37 +0100 British PM Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that he will be sending four more fighter jets to Qatar and anti-drone Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus amid the ongoing Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/05/spain-italy-and-netherlands-join-european-naval-deployment-to-cyprus http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/05/spain-italy-and-netherlands-join-european-naval-deployment-to-cyprus Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:01:19 +0100 Multiple European countries have announced further deployment of naval assets to the eastern Mediterranean after a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus. HMS Dragon is expected next week. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/03/drone-attacks-on-british-base-in-cyprus-spark-concern-but-no-nato-or-eu-response http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/03/drone-attacks-on-british-base-in-cyprus-spark-concern-but-no-nato-or-eu-response Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:56:51 +0100 Cyprus is one of four EU countries that are not NATO members – but the UK, which has sovereign bases on the island, is. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/03/greece-france-and-germany-send-forces-to-cyprus-after-iran-made-drone-strikes http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/03/greece-france-and-germany-send-forces-to-cyprus-after-iran-made-drone-strikes Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:22:25 +0100 Both Greece and France have agreed to send frigates to Cyprus after a UK air base was targeted by Iranian-made drones on Monday. France will also send additional land-based, anti-drone and anti-missile systems to the country. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/02/uk-says-it-is-not-at-war-after-iranian-drone-strikes-raf-akrotiri-base-in-cyprus http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/02/uk-says-it-is-not-at-war-after-iranian-drone-strikes-raf-akrotiri-base-in-cyprus Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:54:13 +0100 Akrotiri is the UK's main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and Iraq and to strike Houthi targets in Yemen. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/02/britain-says-drone-hit-its-military-base-in-cyprus-the-first-impact-of-mideast-conflict-in http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/02/britain-says-drone-hit-its-military-base-in-cyprus-the-first-impact-of-mideast-conflict-in Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:15:03 +0100 The suspected drone strike came shortly after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK has agreed to let the US use its bases for attacks on Iran’s missiles and their launch sites. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/27/little-heroes-eu-parliament-pays-tribute-to-child-cancer-victims-with-brussels-art-exhibit http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/27/little-heroes-eu-parliament-pays-tribute-to-child-cancer-victims-with-brussels-art-exhibit Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:13:50 +0100 Part of the European Parliament in Brussels has been transformed into a glowing artistic tribute space this week to display colourful paintings from the Children's Oncology Unit of Makareio Hospital in Cyprus http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/26/foot-and-mouth-disease-emergency-measures-in-cyprus-amid-livestock-farmers-despair http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/26/foot-and-mouth-disease-emergency-measures-in-cyprus-amid-livestock-farmers-despair Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:41:07 +0100 A full mobilisation has been ordered by the Cypriot authorities for Larnaca Province. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/19/radical-renovation-abandoned-nicosia-airport-set-to-become-a-museum-to-unite-cypriot-commu http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/19/radical-renovation-abandoned-nicosia-airport-set-to-become-a-museum-to-unite-cypriot-commu Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:14:29 +0100 Nicosia airport, abandoned and unused for more than 50 years in the Cypriot buffer zone, is on the verge of becoming a museum thanks to a group of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots who have teamed for a transformational project. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/11/french-connection-cyprus-relations-explored-at-the-louvre-and-the-national-library-of-fran http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/11/french-connection-cyprus-relations-explored-at-the-louvre-and-the-national-library-of-fran Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:24:35 +0100 In the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the European Council, the two leaders of France and Cyprus have opened two major exhibitions in Paris examining historic ties between the two countries. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/10/cyprus-connects-to-greek-supercomputer-as-it-enters-ai-race http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/10/cyprus-connects-to-greek-supercomputer-as-it-enters-ai-race Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:11:45 +0100 A new data centre in Cyprus will connect to the Greek artificial intelligence factory and will use the computing power of the Greek DAIDALOS system http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/03/religious-tourism-is-booming-in-cyprus-thanks-to-these-unesco-listed-churches http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/03/religious-tourism-is-booming-in-cyprus-thanks-to-these-unesco-listed-churches Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:35:25 +0100 The Troodos region is home to 10 UNESCO-listed churches, which draw religious tourists from across the globe. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/01/30/nicosia-a-journey-to-the-top-european-cultural-destination-for-2026-vid http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/01/30/nicosia-a-journey-to-the-top-european-cultural-destination-for-2026-vid Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:11:03 +0100 "We may not have the sun and the sea like the traditional tourist product of Cyprus but we have invested in the mix of old and new, East and West and we offer something unique," comments the Mayor of Nicosia. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/26/cyprus-water-emergency-citizens-urged-to-reduce-water-use-as-dams-reach-record-low http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/26/cyprus-water-emergency-citizens-urged-to-reduce-water-use-as-dams-reach-record-low Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:09:29 +0100 The country is looking to the United Arab Emirates for help with desalination. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/15/the-capital-of-this-mediterranean-island-was-just-named-europes-best-cultural-destination http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/15/the-capital-of-this-mediterranean-island-was-just-named-europes-best-cultural-destination Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:03:52 +0100 Nicosia in Cyprus was praised by European Best Destinations for its year-long programme of festivals and events. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/14/cyprus-sceptical-of-reopening-direct-talks-with-putin-as-peace-talks-progress http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/14/cyprus-sceptical-of-reopening-direct-talks-with-putin-as-peace-talks-progress Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:29:38 +0100 The idea of reopening direct channels of communication with Russia has been backed by France and Italy, but Cyprus says it prefers to stick to the "long-standing position" of diplomatic isolation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/13/cyprus-presidents-top-aide-quits-after-video-alleging-government-corruption http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/13/cyprus-presidents-top-aide-quits-after-video-alleging-government-corruption Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:50:04 +0100 Chief of staff Charalambos Charalambous resigns after online video suggested he and others used their ties to President Nikos Christodoulides to earn favours for would-be investors in exchange for money. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/06/young-men-in-greece-dive-for-wooden-cross-in-epiphany-celebration http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/06/young-men-in-greece-dive-for-wooden-cross-in-epiphany-celebration Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:40:44 +0100 Greeks celebrate Epiphany with the traditional blessing of the waters. In Piraeus, men dove into the cold sea to retrieve a wooden cross for good fortune.