https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-nuclear-weapons-at-europes-doorstep
Russia has deployed tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, marking the first time its nuclear arsenal has been stationed outside Russian territory since the Cold War....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-man-is-entitled-to-do-whatever-he-wants-–-kostas-malekkos
A wave of criticism has followed controversial comments made by former footballer Kostas Malekkos on a popular TV show, with the Pancyprian Association of Single Parent Families and Friends demanding accountability from both the police and the Broadcasting Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-mafia-turf-war-turns-athens-streets-into-a-battleground
A brutal daylight ambush on Monday in the suburb of Glyfada in southern Athens marked the latest chapter in the violent turf war among Turkish organized crime factions operating in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kurdish-community-in-cyprus-calls-for-u-s-action-to-halt-turkish-attacks-in-syria
The Kurdish community in Cyprus called on the United States for help to stop attacks by Turkey and Ankara-backed groups in northern Syria....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-bases-in-cyprus-gibraltar-under-russian-threat
British defense officials have reportedly held emergency discussions with counterparts in Cyprus and Gibraltar over potential Russian threats to the UK’s sovereign military bases, according to the Daily Telegraph....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-half-of-citizens-and-businesses-targeted-by-cybercriminals-in-2024
In a startling revelation, a recent survey by the Digital Security Authority has found that one in two people in Cyprus fell victim to a cyber attack in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/messages-allegedly-left-on-bullet-casings-in-ceo-s-murder
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City sidewalk has taken a dark and cryptic twist. Investigators found that each bullet casing left at the scene bore a single word: 'deny', 'depose', and 'defend'. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unitedhealthcare-ceo-fatally-shot-in-midtown-manhattan-in-targeted-attack
In a shocking turn of events, Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday morning in midtown Manhattan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-flare-in-baltic-sea-after-russian-warship-fires-on-german-helicopter
A tense encounter between a Russian warship and a German helicopter has reportedly taken place in the Baltic Sea, sparking concern over rising tensions in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cybersecurity-and-ict-risks-emerge-as-leading-drivers-of-operational-risk
Geopolitical tensions have significantly increased operational risks, particularly in the areas of cyber and digital threats, as well as risks related to money laundering and sanctions compliance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-international-criminal-court-is-another-casualty-of-october-7
In 1998, at the time of the adoption of the Statute of the International Criminal Court, the head of Israel's delegation, Judge Eli Nathan, expressed both hope and fear for its future. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attempted-murder-in-nicosia-as-residents-attacked-with-axes-and-clubs
A violent incident rocked the Strovolos area of Nicosia early this morning, as a group of intruders launched a brutal attack on a household, injuring four residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-breaks-promise-to-americans-and-pardons-son
President Joe Biden has stirred significant controversy by granting a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, despite his previous assurance that he would not intervene in his son’s legal troubles....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-moves-forward-with-$680-million-arms-deal-to-israel
The Biden administration is moving forward with a $680 million arms deal with Israel, even as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-explosion-targets-vehicles-in-germasogeia
A bomb exploded in a garage in the Panioti area of Germasogeia late on Tuesday night, November 26, sparking a fire that destroyed multiple vehicles. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-now-in-effect-after-13-months-of-conflict
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, starting at 4 a.m. local time (2 a.m. UK time). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-bold-move-passport-revoked-secession-on-the-horizon
I begin with a bow to our dear young Nikos, who, with a fiery decision, didn't hesitate to take on everyone and everything by revoking the passport of the President of Paphos' football club, even though he himself is from Paphos and a fan of the team! Great balls of fire. Respect, Mr. President!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-slams-icc-s-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant
In a strong rebuttal to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Embassy in Cyprus accused the court of undermining its own credibility and legitimacy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-fires-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-at-ukraine
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. This marks the first reported use of an ICBM in the war, a weapon traditionally designed for long-range nuclear strikes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-embassy-in-kyiv-closes-amid-major-airstrike-threat
The United States has temporarily closed its embassy in Kyiv, citing credible intelligence about a potential major airstrike on November 20. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-strikes-russian-base-with-us-supplied-atcms-missiles
For the first time, Ukraine has used U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory, targeting a military installation near the town of Karachev in the Bryansk region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-key-undersea-communication-cables-cut-in-baltic-sea
Two important undersea communication cables in the Baltic Sea were cut recently, and it looks like it was done on purpose. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/declassified-cyprus-invasion-documents-confirm-old-truths
The recently declassified intelligence documents on the events surrounding the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus and the coup against Archbishop Makarios shed light on the complex dynamics of the period but do not significantly alter existing historical conclusions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-sues-media-companies-over-critical-stories
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, he has escalated his legal actions against media organizations that have been critical of him. With only two months left before his second term, Trump, a convicted felon, has launched a series of lawsuits against outlets like the New York Times, Penguin Random House, and the Daily Beast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arson-attack-targets-senior-customs-officer-in-nicosia
A senior manager from the Customs Department is the victim of a suspected arson attack that took place early Thursday morning in the Nicosia district. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-warn-certain-google-searches-can-lead-to-hacking
Cybersecurity experts are urging caution when using Google search, revealing that some common search terms can expose users to serious risks, including hacking and malware infections....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/old-grudges-and-gilded-memories-cypriot-politics-in-reruns
Last night, I tuned into a podcast featuring the former President of Cyprus and a Twitter Space (or "X Space") with the former DISY party leader. Oh boy, both were quite the listen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/91-year-old-woman-attacked-at-stockholm-station-bystanders-ignore-her
A 91-year-old woman was attacked at a suburban train station in Stockholm by a 26-year-old man who violently pushed her to the ground and stole her gold chain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-charges-reveal-iranian-plot-to-kill-trump
The U.S. Justice Department has charged an Iranian operative, Farhad Shakeri, for allegedly plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump on orders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-soccer-fans-attacked-in-amsterdam-evacuations-underway
Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam overnight Thursday, following a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, prompting the Israeli government to dispatch planes to evacuate its citizens....