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06 February, 2025
 

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1. Europe at a crossroads: Act now or fade into irrelevance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-at-a-crossroads-act-now-or-fade-into-irrelevance

Cyprus MP Michalis Sophocleous has laid out a stark and urgent vision for the European Union’s future. His recent statement on X is not just a policy wishlist—it’s a call for Europe to wake up before it becomes a relic of the past....

2. Trump hints at new tariffs on EU imports as trade tensions escalate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-hints-at-new-tariffs-on-eu-imports-as-trade-tensions-escalate

US President Donald Trump has suggested that the European Union (EU) could be the next target of US tariffs, following the imposition of 25% levies on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China....

3. 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...

4. UK bank closures could disrupt British expats in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-uk-bank-closures-could-disrupt-british-expats-in-cyprus

Lloyds Banking Group is shutting 136 more branches across the UK, continuing a long trend of high street bank closures. ...

5. How Abramovich evaded millions in taxes using Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-abramovich-evaded-millions-in-taxes-using-cyprus

A massive tax evasion scheme tied to Roman Abramovich’s superyachts has been uncovered, shedding light on how the Russian billionaire exploited Cyprus’ offshore business environment. Leaked documents reveal that from 2005 to 2012, Abramovich’s companies set up a fake yacht-leasing business in Cyprus to dodge EU taxes on his luxury vessels....

6. British Airways sues for $1.2 million over missing gold jewelry (Update)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/british-airways-sues-for-$1-2-million-over-missing-gold-jewelry

British Airways is taking legal action against a ground-handling company over the disappearance of nearly 20 pounds of gold jewelry worth millions....

7. First hostages released in Gaza ceasefire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-hostages-released-in-gaza-ceasefire

Three women, held hostage by Hamas for over a year in tunnels beneath Gaza, were finally released and reunited with their families as part of a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the conflict....

8. From non-aligned neutrality to pro-Western alignment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-non-aligned-neutrality-to-pro-western-alignment

Cyprus’ foreign policy has undergone a significant transformation over the decades, moving from a stance of non-alignment to a strong pro-Western orientation, particularly after its accession to the European Union. This shift, however, was not a simple one and reflects the island’s unique political challenges....

9. F1's Bernie Ecclestone to part with iconic race car collection worth millions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/f1-s-bernie-ecclestone-to-part-with-iconic-race-car-collection

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, 94, is selling a portion of his legendary private grand prix car collection, a move he says reflects his desire to plan for the future of his prized vehicles. ...

10. Cyprus smashes tourism records with over 4 million visitors in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-smashes-tourism-records-with-over-4-million-visitors-in-2024

Cyprus is celebrating a record-breaking year for tourism, with 2024 marking the first time the island welcomed over four million visitors. A total of 4,040,200 tourists arrived last year, surpassing the previous record of 3,976,777 set in 2019. ...

11. ECHR tells Cyprus, ''Pay up for buffer zone property used by UN''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-tells-cyprus-pay-up-for-buffer-zone-property-used-by-un

In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Cyprus to compensate a British national for the use of her house in the buffer zone by UN peacekeeping forces without paying rent....

12. Ferrari welcomes Lewis Hamilton

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ferrari-welcomes-lewis-hamilton

The ''marriage'' of the century in Formula 1 is now a reality....

13. Tatar calls for ''new framework'' for Cyprus talks in New Year message

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-calls-for-new-framework-for-cyprus-talks-in-new-year-message

In his New Year message, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar focused on the ongoing Cyprus problem and the economic challenges facing the Turkish Cypriot community. ...

14. UCL: Each cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ucl-each-cigarette-takes-20-minutes-off-life-expectancy

A single cigarette reduces a smoker's life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes, a new study from the University of London UCL concludes....

15. Asma al-Assad denied UK return for cancer treatment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asma-al-assad-denied-uk-return-for-cancer-treatment

Asma al-Assad, the wife of fallen Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, is facing a difficult reality in her battle with cancer. ...

16. Volunteers join forces for clean-up campaign in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/volunteers-join-forces-for-clean-up-campaign-in-paphos

On Saturday, members of the Paphos Cleanup Community, in collaboration with the Environmental Cultural Club of Chloraka, organized a cleanup campaign on the western side of the Lighthouse....

17. 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. ...

18. 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....

19. British teen jailed in Dubai for underage relationship

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-teen-jailed-in-dubai-for-underage-relationship

An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, has been sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison for engaging in a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl....

20. ''No Last Chances'' — The UK’s view on Cyprus, NATO, and post-Brexit hurdles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-last-chances-—-the-uk-s-view-on-cyprus-nato-and-post-brexit-hurdles

In an interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou , British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the more pressing and controversial issues shaping relations between the UK and Cyprus....

21. Asma Assad 'not welcome' in the UK, says Foreign Secretary

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asma-assad-not-welcome-in-the-uk-says-foreign-secretary

The British wife of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, Asma Assad, has been confirmed as a sanctioned individual and is "not welcome" in the UK, according to Foreign Secretary David Lammy. ...

22. Cyprus reclaims rare antiquities from the US

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reclaims-rare-antiquities-from-the-us

Cyprus celebrated the return of 266 valuable antiquities on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in cultural repatriation....

23. British PM finally visits Cyprus – 53 years later, and just in time for more leaks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-pm-finally-visits-cyprus-–-53-years-later-and-just-in-time-for-more-leaks

The British Prime Minister is in Cyprus today for a working visit. The last time a British Prime Minister visited Cyprus was 53 years ago. Yes, you’re thinking what we’re all thinking: before the Turkish invasion of 1974. ...

24. UK Prime Minister and Cyprus President tackle key issues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-prime-minister-and-cyprus-president-tackle-key-issues

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Cyprus on Monday was more than just a diplomatic formality — it was a historic moment. ...

25. Cyprus hosts diplomatic events with UK PM's visit and UN reception

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-diplomatic-events-with-british-prime-minister-s-visit-and-un-reception

Cyprus is at the center of diplomatic activity today with two significant events underscoring its role in regional and international affairs....

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’s Keir Starmer heads to Cyprus , first visit of its kind in over 50 years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-s-keir-starmer-heads-to-cyprus-first-visit-of-its-kind-in-over-50-years

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Nicosia on Tuesday, December 10, marking an important step in strengthening ties between the United Kingdom and Cyprus. ...

28. 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....

29. Deal to return Parthenon Sculptures to Greece may be near

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deal-to-return-parthenon-sculptures-to-greece-may-be-near

A deal to return the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, to Greece might be closer than ever, according to a former Greek government adviser, Professor Irene Stamatoudi....

30. Bird conservation heroes fight poaching in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/bird-conservation-heroes-fight-poaching-in-cyprus

In Cyprus, the battle against illegal bird trapping continues with determination and success, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS)....

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