https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marina-azinou-returns-home-with-two-medals-from-tunis-competitions
Limassol judoka Marina Azinou delivered an outstanding international performance last week, capturing both gold and silver medals at major events in Tunis, Tunisia, and underlining her rapid rise on the world stage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eagle-enhancing-higher-education-e-learning-structures-and-modules-in-conflict-regions-of-east-africa
EAGLE (Enhancing Higher Education e-Learning Structures and Modules in Conflict Regions of East Africa), an Erasmus-LS project fully funded by the European Union, was launched in January 2025 and had the first face-to-face meeting in Nairobi Kenya in May 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-factory-schengen-push-and-gas-deal-with-israel-christodoulides-unveils-55-point-plan-in-state-of-the-union-address
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flamingos-hold-weather-meeting-in-larnaca
Pink flashes are back in Larnaca’s salt lake, and yes, the flamingos have returned for their annual winter getaway, proving that sometimes, a little cold weather is no reason to cancel plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spike-in-raw-meat-smuggling-worries-customs
Cyprus’ Customs Department is sounding the alarm after two back-to-back cases of raw meat being brought from the occupied north into the Republic, a practice officials warn poses serious public health risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/halloumi-overtakes-pharmaceuticals-to-become-cyprus-second-biggest-export
Cyprus’ most famous cheese is no longer just a national treasure, it’s becoming an export powerhouse. New data show halloumi soaring past pharmaceutical products in the first half of 2025, cementing its place as the country’s second-largest export after fossil fuels and oils....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-malta-lead-europe-in-issuing-residence-permits-to-migrant-children
In 2024, the European Union issued a total of 540,445 first-time residence permits to non-EU minors under the age of 18, according to Eurostat data....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sierra-leone-president-makes-official-visit-to-cyprus
Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, arrived in Cyprus Thursday for an official visit, where he was welcomed by President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-3-000-to-250-migrant-numbers-drop-at-pournara-center
All available data indicate that the government’s migration policies are producing results, Deputy Minister of Migration Nicholas Ioannides said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-potential-controversy-over-alleged-fake-university-degrees-mayor-warns
The Mayor of Paphos, Phedon Phedonos, warned Thursday that Cyprus could soon face an international controversy over universities allegedly issuing degrees without proper student attendance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senegalese-diplomat-set-to-lead-un-mission-in-cyprus
The United Nations is set to bring a seasoned hand to Cyprus, with Senegalese diplomat Khassim Diagne poised to become the next Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNFICYP. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-farewell-from-the-fault-line
On a scorching Tuesday morning, I drove through a place I had never been before…not really. The UN buffer zone between the Republic and the Turkish-occupied north is often spoken about, reported on, even filmed. But driving through it? That’s something else entirely....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/irregular-arrivals-to-cyprus-drop-86-as-migrant-returns-triple-deputy-minister-says
Irregular migrant arrivals to the Republic of Cyprus have plummeted by 86% over the past three years, while returns have nearly tripled, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis said Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-vandalizes-holy-cross-catholic-church-in-nicosia
An African man believed to be under the influence of drugs entered the Holy Cross Catholic Church in central Nicosia around 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 10, causing chaos before fleeing the scene....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-talks-humanitarianism-but-ducks-eu-move-to-press-israel
Cyprus has defended its controversial decision not to back a European Union proposal to review its agreement with Israel, a move aimed at pressuring Tel Aviv to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cameroonian-man-charged-in-kangaroo-dismemberment-case
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the dismemberment of a kangaroo by two men in the parking lot of an apartment building in Deryneia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cypriot-roots-african-heart-archbishop-makarios-reflects-on-a-life-of-faith-and-mission
Archbishop Makarios of Nairobi, Exarch of All Eastern Africa, marked his 80th birthday on April 18 with a deeply personal message reflecting on a life devoted to spiritual service, missionary work, and love for Africa, the continent he now calls home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-road-to-prosperity
Browsing social media I have recently come across a map showing all the countries with GDP per capita higher than Poland’s back in 1990 and in 2018....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-the-eu-in-migrant-departures
Cyprus is leading the way in the EU when it comes to managing migration, ranking first in the ratio of migrant departures to arrivals for 2024, with a surprising 179%. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-djs-of-epic-street-fest-xmas-edition-2024
The most epic Christmas street festival is returning to Nicosia this year, bringing joy, music, delicious food, drinks, and, of course, an even more festive atmosphere!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-dubai-cracking-down-on-drug-lords-and-money-launderers
Dubai’s glitzy reputation as a playground for Europe’s most notorious drug lords and money launderers may finally be under threat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commission-s-migration-challenge-syria-and-political-hurdles-complicate-new-eu-legislation
According to an article by Pavlos Xanthoulis, the European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, prepares to unveil a new migration and refugee framework in February 2025, significant challenges loom, from escalating conflict in Syria to contentious legal and political disputes within the EU. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/african-workers-unite-for-historic-labour-conference
African migrant workers and labour activists gathered in Nicosia's Old Town on Sunday for Cyprus's first-ever African Workers’ Conference....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-eyes-embassy-staff-cuts-to-refocus-on-strategic-regions
The European Union is considering reducing staff at many of its embassies to refocus resources on strategically important regions, a move sparking concerns about its global influence, particularly in Africa and Latin America. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-arrested-at-paphos-airport-for-assault-and-impersonation
Police in Paphos have arrested a 37-year-old on multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, causing alarm, and impersonation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/quincy-jones-the-music-legend-who-changed-pop-and-philanthropy-dies-at-91
Quincy Jones, the iconic music producer and cultural force, died at his Los Angeles home at 91, surrounded by family. Over his long career, Jones shaped the music industry, working with stars like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles and leaving behind an unparalleled catalog of hits.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-foreign-students-lured-to-illegal-universities-in-occupied-cyprus
The Financial Times published an extensive report from Nicosia, highlighting a scheme targeting foreign students, particularly from Africa and Asia, through agencies promoting study opportunities at illegal universities in the occupied northern Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/could-human-arrival-have-doomed-cyprus-dwarf-hippos-and-elephants
Around 14,000 years ago, as the last ice age receded, early sailors from the eastern Mediterranean may have been the first to set eyes on Cyprus, a heavily forested island teeming with wildlife. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/larnaca-hosts-2nd-jazz-festival-with-free-entry-on-sept-26-27
The 2nd Jazz Festival will take place on September 26-27 at Zuchouri Square in Larnaca, featuring top artists from the Cypriot and international jazz scenes, curated by Akis Farmakalidis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-urges-coordinated-efforts-for-mpox-vaccine-donations
EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides has called on EU health ministers to coordinate and collaborate on donating vaccines and treatments for mpox (monkeypox)....
