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Ports Confront Decade-Long Challenge in Shipping Fuel Transition

Ports Confront Decade-Long Challenge in Shipping Fuel Transition

Lloyd’s Register warns ports must bridge a widening gap between booming alternative‑fuel vessel orders and lagging shore‑side infrastructure.

08/11/2026

Ethanol‑Dual‑Fuel Dry Bulk Ships Expand Orderbook, Raising Flexibility Questions

Nineteen ethanol‑dual‑fuel dry bulk vessels are now on order, reflecting owners’ push for fuel flexibility amid uncertainty over alternative‑fuel markets.

08/11/2026

US LPG Exports Rise as Global Trade Slumps, GCC Share Falls Sharply

US LPG shipments grew 6.3% YoY to 56.9 Mt in Jan‑Sep 2026, while global exports fell 11.7%, led by a 57% drop from GCC producers.

08/11/2026
Cypriot Gothic Feature ‘Motherwitch’ Leads Halloween Box Office, Extends Run

Cypriot Gothic Feature ‘Motherwitch’ Leads Halloween Box Office, Extends Run

‘Motherwitch’ topped Cyprus’ box office over Halloween, outpacing Hollywood’s ‘Clayface’, and earned a week‑long extension to Nov 11.

07/11/2026
Alphamega Hypermarkets Light Up Christmas Celebrations Across Cyprus

Alphamega Hypermarkets Light Up Christmas Celebrations Across Cyprus

Alphamega hypermarkets in Engomi, Kapsalos, Paphos‑Afroditi, and Astromeriti host festive events on Nov 21, featuring synchronized tree lighting, Santa visits, and family activities.

07/11/2026
201 Bodies, Including Three Cyprus Groups, Warn on New Tobacco Tax Rules

201 Bodies, Including Three Cyprus Groups, Warn on New Tobacco Tax Rules

Over 200 European stakeholders, including three Cypriot business associations, have co‑signed an open letter urging balanced tobacco tax reforms to avoid severe economic fallout.

07/11/2026
Fugro Wins Multi‑Year German North Sea Geotechnical Survey Framework for Offshore Wind

Fugro Wins Multi‑Year German North Sea Geotechnical Survey Framework for Offshore Wind

Fugro secures a multi‑year framework with Germany’s BSH to conduct geotechnical investigations for future offshore wind sites in the North Sea.

06/11/2026
HEA Energy Acquires Subsea7’s Six‑Ship Heavy Transport Unit, Expanding Offshore Fleet

HEA Energy Acquires Subsea7’s Six‑Ship Heavy Transport Unit, Expanding Offshore Fleet

HEA Energy purchases Subsea7’s Seaway7 heavy‑transport fleet of six semi‑submersible vessels, boosting its offshore capabilities ahead of a 2027 completion.

06/11/2026
Cheese Makers Seek Halloumi Quota Change Ahead of 2026 Deadline

Cheese Makers Seek Halloumi Quota Change Ahead of 2026 Deadline

Cyprus’ Cheese Makers’ Association plans to file a request by year‑end to modify the 51‑49% Halloumi POP quota, citing recent regulatory changes.

06/11/2026
EU Mandates Product Identification Codes for E‑Commerce Imports Starting November 2026

EU Mandates Product Identification Codes for E‑Commerce Imports Starting November 2026

From 1 Nov 2026, EU customs will require unique product codes on all e‑commerce shipments to improve safety checks and level the playing field for compliant traders.

05/11/2026
POW! The Shop Celebrates 30 Years of Pokémon with Two Collector Events in Cyprus

POW! The Shop Celebrates 30 Years of Pokémon with Two Collector Events in Cyprus

POW! The Shop hosts dual Pokémon collector gatherings in Nicosia and Limassol, offering card swaps, TCG tutorials and exclusive promos.

05/11/2026
Ruck2 Launches Dsquared2 Boutique at My Mall Limassol – A New Premium Fashion Destination

Ruck2 Launches Dsquared2 Boutique at My Mall Limassol – A New Premium Fashion Destination

Ruck2 opens a dedicated Dsquared2 boutique in My Mall Limassol, bringing bold, contemporary fashion to Cyprus' premier shopping hub.

05/11/2026

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