Greece to cap profit margins on fuel, supermarkets, PM says
Greece will impose a cap on profit margins on fuel and products on supermarket shelves for three months to fight speculation from rising energy prices as a result of the ...
Iran issues warning after Bank Sepah strike, threatens regional banks
Iran will target economic and banking interests linked to the U.S. and Israel in the region, after an attack on an Iranian bank, a spokesperson for Tehran’s Khatam ...
Turkey ‘to deploy surface-to-air missiles’ to Cyprus
The Turkish government is planning to deploy surface-to-air missiles to Cyprus, with the conflict in the Middle East ongoing, according to reports on Wednesday.
Turkish newspaper Sabah reported that Turkish-made ...
Three vessels hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies and sources said on Wednesday, as one of the strikes led to a fire ...
MEP calls for permanent EU military force in Cyprus
Cypriot member of the European Parliament Costas Mavrides, of Diko, late on Tuesday night called for the permanent stationing of European Union military force in Cyprus.
“The last few years, ...
Netherlands stands with Cyprus, PM says after frigate deployment
The Netherlands “stands with Cyprus”, the country’s Prime Minister Rob Jetten said late on Tuesday night, following the announcement of his country’s intention to deploy a frigate to ...
Israel strikes apartment building in central Beirut, Lebanese state media say
Israeli strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese state media said, marking the second strike in the city in recent days.
There was no immediate comment ...
IEA proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves
The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to restrain soaring crude prices amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, the Wall ...
Air strikes reported across the Middle East, Iran clamps down on dissent
The U.S. and Israel traded air strikes with Iran across the Middle East on Wednesday as the besieged Tehran government warned its state security forces were ready with “fingers ...
Cyprus air quality unaffected by Iran conflict
Environmental experts assured on Tuesday that Cyprus’ atmosphere and natural environment remain unaffected by toxic emissions linked to ongoing military conflicts in Iran and strikes on oil facilities in the ...
Our View: Christodoulides right to be proud as Europe defends the island
President Nikos Christodoulides could not hide his pride playing host to French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Paphos air base on Monday. He had ...
Kombos and German minister discuss security, energy risks from Middle East conflict
The implications of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on international security, supply chains and the energy market were at the centre of talks between Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos ...
82 people repatriated from Saudi Arabia
Another repatriation flight carrying 82 passengers from Cyprus and other European Union nationals arrived at Larnaca airport on Tuesday.
According to available flight data, the Cyprus Airways aircraft departed from Saudi ...
US urges Israel to stop attacks on Iran energy sites
The United States has asked Israel to halt strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing three sources familiar with the matter.
Washington sent the message at ...
‘Instability in the region directly affects the European economy’, says Christodoulides
President Nikos Christodoulides, during a teleconference with several other European leaders on Tuesday, warned that the current developments in the Middle East will have direct effects on the EU’s ...
Ukraine sends drone experts to three countries in Middle East
Ukraine has sent air defence teams to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to help them in their fight against Iran’s aerial attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said ...
Britain’s Dragon warship heads towards Cyprus
The British warship HMS Dragon has set sail from Portsmouth and is heading towards Cyprus, the British royal navy said on Tuesday.
“The decision to send the Royal Navy assets ...
Reducing Europe’s nuclear energy sector was ‘strategic mistake’, EU chief says
Reducing Europe’s nuclear energy sector was a “strategic mistake”, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, as governments grapple with an energy crunch from the Iran ...
WHO warns of health risks from ‘black rain’ in Iran
The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that the “black rain” and toxic compounds in the air in Iran after strikes on oil facilities could cause respiratory problems, and it ...
Iran not more formidable than thought, top US general says
The top U.S. general said on Tuesday that while Iran was fighting, it was not more formidable than Washington had thought, as the United States geared up for the ...
Military support for Cyprus ‘a powerful example of European autonomy’, Costa says
The military support offered by four European Union member states to Cyprus after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone last week is “a powerful example of European autonomy”, ...
Markets bet Trump will end Iran war soon despite both sides’ threats
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they would not let any oil out of the Middle East until U.S. and Israeli attacks cease, prompting U.S. President Donald ...
UK to send ship to Cyprus that went missing during Amalthea assignment
The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy is to send the RFA Lyme Bay, a dock landing ship, to Cyprus, the country’s defence ministry confirmed, having earlier placed its crew ...
MEP hails Mitsotakis, Macron visit, calls on EU to do more for Cyprus’ security
Cypriot member of the European Parliament Costas Mavrides, of Diko, late on Monday night hailed the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the ...