https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-minister-faces-15-year-jail-term-for-record-breaking-bribe
A Russian deputy defence minister has been detained on suspicion of bribe-taking, the country’s top law enforcement agency has said, a rare move amid the offensive in Ukraine.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-backlash-over-forced-deportations-of-refugees
The European Union is on track to unveil a support package for Lebanon by May 2, as announced by President Christodoulides, according to George Kakouris' article in Kathimerini's Sunday edition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/navalny-s-unfinished-story-to-speak-beyond-the-grave
A memoir written by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny before his death will be published later this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/scandals-and-sanctimony-in-cyprus
In recent years, we've seen it all. From COVID to the Ukraine conflict and the dramatic events unfolding next door in Gaza. Yet, nothing has rocked the average Cypriot quite like the scandal of the Avvakoum Monastery. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mexico-cuts-ties-with-ecuador-after-embassy-raid
Mexico announced the severance of diplomatic ties with Ecuador following a tumultuous incident at the Mexican embassy in Quito. The event unfolded when Ecuadorian police forcibly entered the embassy to arrest former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/accusations-against-von-der-leyen-shake-re-election-bid-as-brussels-elite-speak-out
Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term as president of the European Commission has been dented after accusations of favouritism in the selection of a fellow party member to a lucrative new job.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/journalist-who-filmed-navalny-s-last-video-now-in-police-custody
In a troubling development for press freedom in Russia, Antonina Favorskaya, a journalist renowned for her coverage of opposition leader Alexei Navalny......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-tank-strike-hits-gaza-aid-shelter-msf-staff-and-families-in-peril
Amidst chaotic scenes of panic and flames, a shelter run by Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF) in Gaza fell under attack on February 20th....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-security-chief-accuses-ukraine-us-and-uk-in-moscow-attack
The Federal Security Service (FSB) director, Alexander Bortnikov, accused Ukraine, the United States, and Britain of involvement in the recent deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow, which claimed the lives of at least 139 people....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/theologian-s-complaint-unveils-monk-misconduct
Theologian Theodoros Kyriakou has made a formal complaint to the police regarding allegations of sexual harassment by a monk towards an individual who had previously been associated with the Avvakoum Monastery....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vassilikos-lng-project-defenders-hit-back-amid-accusations
In response to mounting skepticism, the CMC Administration issued a resolute defense of the CPP-METRON Consortium Ltd's ability to undertake the Vasilikos LNG Receiving and Regasification Terminal project. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-coast-guard-clashes-with-philippines-in-disputed-waters
In a harrowing encounter in the disputed South China Sea, Chinese coast guard ships aggressively confronted a Philippine patrol vessel, raising fears of a larger conflict. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/accuser-suspended-over-horner-complaint
The unfolding incident surrounding the allegations against Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is taking on increasing intrigue and gravity. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senator-menendez-faces-new-obstruction-charges-in-growing-legal-saga
In a recent development, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and his wife are facing obstruction of justice charges, revealed in a new 18-count indictment unsealed on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigator-accuses-coroner-of-cover-up-in-thanasis-murder
In a riveting continuation of the trial surrounding the untimely demise of 26-year-old National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, investigator Savvas Matsas delivered compelling testimony on Wednesday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-police-pursue-allegations-of-human-trafficking
Yesterday, a new case of human trafficking for the purpose of labor exploitation was referred to the Nicosia Criminal Court....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twists-and-cover-ups-surrounding-the-death-of-thanasis-nikolaou
In a riveting continuation of the death interrogation for National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, criminal investigator Savvas Matsas delivered compelling testimonies, unveiling distressing details and alleging an apparent cover-up in the investigation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-expert-accuses-israel-of-starving-palestinians
The UN's top expert on the right to food, Michael Fakhri, accuses Israel of deliberately starving Palestinians, labeling it as both war crimes and genocide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/denied-witness-requests-increase-tension-in-thanasis-death-inquiry
After a lengthy session yesterday, which spanned over five hours and included the examination of pathologist Dimitra Karagianni concerning the death of 26-year-old National Guard member Thanasis Nikolaou.....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/journalist-s-fight-for-justice-against-state-broadcaster-spans-17-years
In Cyprus, a journalist named Evdokia Loizou fought a 17-year legal battle against CyBC, the state broadcaster....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-is-nicos-anastasiades-afraid-of
According to a report written by Marina Economides and published in Kathimerini's Sunday edition, former President Nicos Anastasiades faces a challenging political landscape following his...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fodder-for-the-beasts
Last week, Nicos Anastasiades demanded through his lawyer the withdrawal of the books of Makarios Drousiotis, an apology and compensation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-informant-in-biden-case-linked-to-russian-contacts
A former FBI informant is facing charges for allegedly concocting a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme implicating Joe Biden, his son Hunter, and a Ukrainian energy company....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-detains-us-ballerina-for-alleged-$51-high-treason
Vladimir Putin's Federal Security Service has detained Ksenia Karelina, a dual Russian-American ballerina, on suspicion of treason, officials reported Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/philippines-accuses-china-of-dumping-cyanide-into-disputed-scarborough-shoal
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Philippines has accused Chinese fishing vessels of utilizing cyanide to harm the Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll in the South China Sea, according to a report in Business Insider....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sarkozy-sentenced-to-one-year-in-jail-for-illegal-campaign-financing
The Paris appeals court found former French President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of illegal campaign financing for his failed 2012 re-election bid. The lower court's previous ruling was confirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/politico-doubts-arise-over-putin-s-statements-in-tucker-carlson-interview
According to a report in Politico, there are doubts about the credibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent interview with Tucker Carlson....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-removes-iran-leader-s-social-media-accounts-for-breaking-rules
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, experienced a significant blow to his online presence as Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, took down his official accounts for violating content policies, according to a report by India Today.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prisons-department-takes-action-following-attempts-to-smuggle-contraband
The Prisons Department in Cyprus has heightened security measures following recent incidents involving the attempted smuggling of mobile phones and drugs into the prison area. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/calls-for-increased-electricity-rates-raises-eyebrows
The recent plea by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) for significant electricity rate increases has raised eyebrows, especially as the possibility of bearing additional costs for the Vasiliko terminal looms. Does the parliament even exist? Is there a state? If so, let them finally play their part. Enough already!...
