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1. Short on lifeguards, long on risk as Limassol beaches struggle to stay safe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/short-on-lifeguards-long-on-risk-as-limassol-beaches-struggle-to-stay-safe

With summer in full swing, a serious shortage of lifeguards is raising concerns about swimmer safety along Limassol’s coastline....

2. Cyprus terror suspect may be part of regional spy ring, say authorities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-terror-suspect-may-be-part-of-regional-spy-ring-say-authorities

The investigation into the Azerbaijani national arrested in Limassol last week on terrorism and espionage charges has taken a new turn, as authorities in both Cyprus and Greece explore possible links between his case and the arrest of another Azerbaijani man in Crete....

3. Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-watching-closely-as-u-s-strikes-iran-s-nuclear-sites

The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....

4. Man of Azerbaijani descent detained in Cyprus on suspicion of terror and espionage, police say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-of-azerbaijani-descent-detained-in-cyprus-on-suspicion-of-terror-and-espionage-police-say

A suspect of Azeri descent has been taken into custody in Cyprus on suspicion of terrorism-related activity and espionage, police said Saturday....

5. U.S. may ask UK to open Cyprus base for Iran operations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-may-ask-uk-to-open-cyprus-base-for-iran-operations

The United States may ask the United Kingdom to allow American refueling aircraft to operate from Britain’s military base in Cyprus, as former President Donald Trump considers launching strikes on Iran in response to the escalating war with Israel....

6. Why Cyprus is not in danger from Iran-Israel missile strikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-is-not-in-danger-from-iran-israel-missile-strikes

When Iran and Israel exchanged direct missile strikes for the first time in decades in April 2024, after years of fighting through proxies, the spectacle was visible from Cyprus. ...

7. Cyprus raises national guard readiness to level 'Tharros 2' amid tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-raises-national-guard-readiness-to-level-tharros-2-amid-tensions

Cyprus has ramped up its national security measures in recent days, as hostilities between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. With both sides exchanging missile strikes, concern is growing across the Eastern Mediterranean region, prompting heightened alert levels on the island....

8. Cyprus on high alert as regional tensions escalate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-high-alert-as-regional-tensions-escalate

Following Israeli missile strikes on Iran, Cyprus has raised its security posture and is preparing to serve as a humanitarian bridge between East and West....

9. UK denies involvement of Cyprus bases in Israeli strikes on Iran

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-denies-involvement-of-cyprus-bases-in-israeli-strikes-on-iran

The United Kingdom has firmly denied allegations that its sovereign bases in Cyprus were used to support recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, calling the claims “nonsense” and “deeply irresponsible.”...

10. Cyprus's role in Middle East crisis is ‘strictly humanitarian,’ says Christodoulides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-role-in-middle-east-crisis-is-‘strictly-humanitarian-says-christodoulides

President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized Saturday that the Republic of Cyprus is maintaining a strictly humanitarian stance amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as the government steps up diplomatic engagement and internal security measures....

11. Wall in the sea at Kourion raises legal questions and scrutiny of British Bases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wall-in-the-sea-at-kourion-raises-legal-questions-and-scrutiny-of-british-bases

A newly constructed wall extending into the sea at Kourion Beach has triggered public backlash and raised serious concerns about violations of coastal protection laws and the role of the British Bases in environmental oversight....

12. Four aircraft deployed to battle new fire front in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-aircraft-deployed-to-battle-new-fire-front-in-limassol

A new wildfire has broken out near the Ayios Sylas industrial area in Limassol, prompting an immediate response from firefighting crews....

13. British Base authorities say Lady’s Mile swimming waters deemed safe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-base-authorities-say-lady-s-mile-swimming-waters-deemed-safe

Swimming waters at Lady’s Mile beach are safe for bathing, the British Bases said Tuesday, citing recent test results that show a marked improvement in water quality....

14. No pollution found at Lady’s Mile beach, Environment Department confirms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-pollution-found-at-lady-s-mile-beach-environment-department-confirms

Lady’s Mile beach remains free of pollution, according to the Director of the Environment Department, Theodoulos Mesimeris, who addressed recent concerns Sunday following a warning from the British Bases in Akrotiri....

15. British Bases warn against swimming at Lady’s Mile due to contaminated water

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-bases-warn-against-swimming-at-lady-s-mile-due-to-contaminated-water

The British Bases have issued a warning against swimming at Lady’s Mile beach after tests revealed unsafe levels of enterococci bacteria in the seawater....

16. Signs claiming ''British Genocide Base'' appear near Akrotiri, investigation underway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/signs-claiming-british-genocide-base-appear-near-akrotiri-investigation-underway

Strange signs reading ''British Genocide Base'' in both English and Greek appeared on roads leading to the Akrotiri British Bases in Cyprus earlier this week, catching the attention of passersby and sparking heated discussion online. ...

17. Hope fades as search for missing migrants off Cape Greco suspended

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hope-fades-as-search-for-missing-migrants-off-cape-greco-suspended

Authorities have called off the search for migrants who were aboard a boat that overturned in international waters southeast of Cape Greco....

18. Shocking footage of migrant rescue operation (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shocking-footage-of-cyprus-shipwreck-rescue-operation

A dramatic video from the Cyprus Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (ΚΣΕΔ) has captured the moment a survivor was pulled from a wrecked vessel off Cape Greco....

19. 45-year-old suspect in fraud case held in British Bases custody

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/45-year-old-suspect-in-fraud-case-held-in-british-bases-custody

A 45-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a criminal group that defrauded citizens in Cyprus has been placed in custody by a court in the British Sovereign Base Areas....

20. Seven arrested in Ormideia illegal employment raid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-arrested-in-ormideia-illegal-employment-raid

Seven people were arrested on Thursday in Ormideia following a joint police operation by the British Bases and the Republic of Cyprus, targeting modern slavery, illegal immigration, and unlawful employment....

21. Revealing ''The Spy Who Betrayed Makarios''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/revealing-the-spy-who-betrayed-makarios

A new book, The Spy Who Betrayed Makarios by Giorgos A. Georgiou, sheds light on intelligence operations in Cyprus from 1960 to 1974, exposing the recruitment of a key agent within President Makarios’ inner circle....

22. Flamingo numbers plummet in Cyprus, sparking concerns for wetland health

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flamingo-numbers-plummet-in-cyprus-sparking-concerns-for-wetland-health

The wintering population of flamingos in Cyprus has reached alarmingly low levels, particularly at the Akrotiri Salt Lake, according to a joint statement from BirdLife Cyprus and the Game and Wildlife Service....

23. Ticking time bomb as sewage leaks threaten Akrotiri Salt Lake

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ticking-time-bomb-as-sewage-leaks-threaten-akrotiri-salt-lake

A major environmental crisis is unfolding at Akrotiri Salt Lake, as sewage leaks and chemical discharges threaten Cyprus’ most important wetland...

24. What’s the best gift from a spy agency? A mind-bending puzzle of course!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/what-s-the-best-gift-from-a-spy-agency-a-mind-bending-puzzle-ofcourse

We all know Christmas is the season of giving, but who would expect a spy agency to hand out gifts? And not just any gifts — we're talking about a riddle so complex, it makes your average Christmas cracker puzzle look like child’s play. ...

25. Dhekelia Court issues verdict in child pornography case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dhekelia-court-issues-verdict-in-child-pornography-case

A 14-year-old boy received a three-year conditional caution today from the British Bases Court in Dhekelia....

26. Clerides urges President to modernize British Bases Agreement

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clerides-urges-president-to-modernize-british-bases-agreement

Former Attorney General of the Republic, Costas Clerides, has submitted a proposal to the President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, urging the initiation of a dialogue with the United Kingdom concerning the British military Bases in Cyprus....

27. UK bases in Cyprus, Gibraltar under Russian threat?

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....

28. Cypriot policeman investigated for allegations of necrophilia at British bases morgue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-policeman-investigated-for-allegations-of-necrophilia-at-british-bases-morgue

A shocking crime investigation is underway involving a Cypriot policeman working for the British Bases, who has been accused of engaging in necrophilic acts with corpses at the Base morgue...

29. Turkey raises concerns over U.S. presence in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-raises-concerns-over-u-s-presence-in-cyprus

Turkish pro-government media are increasingly discussing the ''replacement'' of the British Bases (SBA) in Cyprus by the United States and the ''encirclement'' of Turkey by America, citing US bases in Alexandroupolis, Larissa, Crete, and Cyprus. ...

30. Keravnos: Trump administration offers promising prospects for US-Cyprus relations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/keravnos-trump-administration-offers-promising-prospects-for-us-cyprus-relations

Cyprus’ Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, kept a close eye on the outcome of the U.S. elections, which saw Donald Trump elected as the 47th president of the United States....

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