ECONOMY
The Strait That Holds the World to Ransom
Five weeks into the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. Here is what that means, why there is no real alternative, and what happens next
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ECONOMY
Cyprus-Flagged Ships Safe in Hormuz Authorities Say
Union confirms no Cypriot sailors stranded, as crews retain right to refuse travel in war zones
Cyprus Divided
Turkey Expands Maritime Monitoring System in the North
Three monitoring stations and a control centre in Famagusta will enable continuous tracking of shipping in the eastern Mediterranean.
ECONOMY
Energy Prices, Tourism and Investment at Risk, Economist Warns
Impact on Cyprus economy to depend on duration and intensity of Middle East conflict.
POLITICS
EU Rift at IMO as Cyprus and Greece Abstain on Net-Zero Emissions Vote
The abstentions exposed geopolitical rifts over how shipping decarbonises, drew EU scrutiny, and bought time for a wider consensus before October 2026.
