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1231. Versailles summit: Difference of views on Ukraine's accession, Eurobond

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/versailles-summit-difference-of-views-on-ukraine-s-accession-eurobond

VERSAILLES - RESPONSE. Resistance within the EU is strong against new excesses to deal with the multifaceted crisis that erupted with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. ...

1232. Cyprus municipalities reduced to 20 following reform bill passed by Parliament

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-municipalities-reduced-to-20-following-reform-bill-passed-by-parliament

The Cypriot Parliament Plenary on Thursday voted in favor of three bills adopting the reform of Local Government reducing the number of Municipalities throughout the government-controlled areas to 20....

1233. New Covid relaxations announced today (Updated)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-covid-relaxations-announced-today

The session of the Council of Ministers which began at 10 am this morning ended shortly after noon today followed by an announcement of new relaxations to the covid restrictions in Cyprus....

1234. What you need to know right now about the Ukraine-Russia conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-you-need-to-know-right-now-about-the-ukraine-russia-conflict

Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered its second week on Thursday with its main assault force halted north of the capital Kyiv and several cities enduring heavy Russian bombing....

1235. Police probe water theft in Chloraka’s refugee complex

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-probe-water-theft-in-chloraka-s-refugee-complex

A man has been arrested in Paphos after the local council in Chloraka filed a complaint for illegal tapping of water supply at a controversial apartment complex where hundreds of refugees have been asked to leave...

1236. The US joins Canada and the EU in banning Russian aircraft from its airspace

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-us-joins-canada-and-the-eu-in-banning-russian-aircraft-from-its-airspace

President Joe Biden announced during Tuesday night's State of the Union that the US will ban Russian aircraft from US airspace, joining a growing number of countries who are closing their skies to Russia following President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine....

1237. At least five oligarchs have bank accounts in Cypriot banks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-five-oligarchs-have-bank-accounts-in-cypriot-banks

In Cyprus, five oligarchs from the EU list What emerges from the investigations of Cypriot banks for the lists of the European Council which includes 50 persons...

1238. Cypriot MEP sticks out for not supporting Ukraine vote

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-mep-sticks-out-for-not-supporting-ukraine-vote

A Cypriot MEP has drawn criticism from colleagues for not supporting a vote to accept Ukraine’s EU application, with the member from the left saying he condemned the Russian campaign but was against Europe taking part in NATO expansion...

1239. Russian Ambassador to Cyprus: 'Russian tourists will go to Turkey, is that what you want?'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-ambassador-to-cyprus-russian-tourists-will-go-to-turkey-is-that-what-you-want

Stanislav Osadchiy, Russia’s Ambassador to Cyprus, has said, in an interview with a local media outlet, that the Republic of Cyprus and other European countries who have imposed sanctions on his country over its invasion of Ukraine have ‘shot themselves in the foot.’...

1240. Cyprus to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine, not military equipment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-provide-humanitarian-aid-to-ukraine-not-military-equipment

Only humanitarian aid to Ukraine and not military equipment to Cyprus The teleconference of the EU Council of Defense Ministers has been completed...

1241. Demonstrations in Cyprus against Russian invasion of Ukraine (images)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/demonstrations-in-cyprus-against-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-images

As demonstrators gathered in countries around the world to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the people of Cyprus were no exception....

1242. Russian forces continue to pound Kiev

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-forces-continue-to-pound-kiev

Missiles pounded Kyiv on Friday and families cowered in bomb shelters as Russian forces pressed their advance and authorities said they were girding for an assault aimed at overthrowing the government....

1243. Cyprus House Plenary passes resolution on Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-house-plenary-passes-resolution-on-ukraine

Cyprus Parliament Plenary on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution condemning Russia`s invasion of Ukraine and calling for an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory....

1244. Russian Ambassador to Cyprus, Stanislav Osadchiy, discusses Russia's plans in Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-ambassador-to-cyprus-stanislav-osadchiy-discusses-russia-s-plans-in-ukraine

Russia`s plans do not include the occupation of Ukrainian territories, but the protection of civilians and Russian citizens in Donetsk and Luhansk, Russian Ambassador to Cyprus Stanislav Osadchiy said in a statement to CNA on Thursday....

1245. Lavrov references the 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lavrov-references-the-turkish-republic-of-northern-cyprus-video

It's no surprise that comparisons are being made between the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, leaving us to wonder if Putin's actions today could affect Cyprus' state of affairs with regards to the Cyprus problem. ...

1246. Cypriot president skips Brussels meeting on Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-skips-brussels-meeting-on-ukraine

The Republic of Cyprus will be represented by the Greek premier during Thursday’s emergency European Council summit on Ukraine after the Cypriot government said President Nicos Anastasiades had a speaking engagement in Dubai...

1247. Cypriot president unskips meeting on Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-unskips-meeting-on-ukraine

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades will attend an emergency meeting on Ukraine after all, with the government revising a previous statement that said the commander in chief had asked the Greek premier to speak for Cyprus at the meeting...

1248. The secret service hardliner who was at a loss for words in front of Putin (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-secret-service-hardliner-who-was-at-a-loss-for-words-in-front-of-putin-video

Commenting on Monday's torturous meeting with Russian intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin, the Guardian noted that he was one of the "hawks" of the Russian government known for his tough anti-Western stance. ...

1249. Cyprus opposed to secession and annexation of part of another country, says Kasoulides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-opposed-to-secession-and-annexation-of-part-of-another-country-says-kasoulides

Cyprus' position on what is taking place in Ukraine is related to the case of Cyprus and stems precisely from it, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ioannis Kasoulides said in a statement ahead of the extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Paris, ...

1250. Cyprus and the UK sign Memorandum on LGBTI+ rights

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-uk-sign-memorandum-on-lgbti-rights

Cyprus’ Minister of Justice and Public Order Stephie Dracos stressed the need for a change in culture regarding the rights of LGBTI+ people, after signing on Tuesday a Memorandum of Understanding on the Protection and Promotion of the rights of LGBTI+ People in Europe and in the Commonwealth between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Cyprus....

1251. Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know in the escalating crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-russia-crisis-what-to-know-in-the-escalating-crisis

From a hastily-convened meeting of the United Nations Security Council to capitals around the world, leaders have condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of two pro-Russia regions in eastern Ukraine as independent and his order to send troops there....

1252. Russian troops go in after recognition move

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-troops-go-in-after-recognition-move

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine after recognizing them as independent on Monday, accelerating a crisis the West fears could unleash a major war...

1253. Putin says he may recognise breakaway regions of Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-says-he-may-recognise-breakaway-regions-of-ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday he was considering a request by two regions of eastern Ukraine held by Russian-backed separatists to be recognised as independent - a move that could give Moscow a reason to openly send troops....

1254. Greek students at UK universities plummeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-students-at-uk-universities-plummeting

Brexit has led to vast a reduction in the number of Greek students applying to study in the United Kingdom, data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) show....

1255. The return of Varosha in exchange for international flights to Tymbou

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-return-of-varosha-in-exchange-for-international-flights-to-tymbou

Cyprus' Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides met with EU High Commissioner Josep Borrell on Monday morning, in the margins of today’s Foreign Affairs Council taking place in Brussels....

1256. House votes in favor of an independent commission to combat corruption

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-votes-in-favor-of-an-independent-commission-to-combat-corruption

After drawn-out debates before the House of Representatives, parliamentarians on Thursday passed a law establishing an independent Authority against corruption as well as a law regulating political lobbying....

1257. Allies watch for Kremlin attempt to justify Ukraine invasion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/allies-watch-for-kremlin-attempt-to-justify-ukraine-invasion

The U.S. issued some of its starkest, most detailed warnings yet about how a Russian invasion of Ukraine might unfold, and its Western allies went on high alert for any attempts by the Kremlin to create a false pretext for a new war in Europe....

1258. FM to ask for EU support on Confidence Building Measures (CBM's)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fm-to-ask-for-eu-support-on-confidence-building-measures-cbm-s

Cyprus Foreign Affairs Minister, Ioannis Kasoulides, will request EU`s support to promote Nicosia`s proposal for Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) between the two communities in Cyprus, during bilateral meetings he will have in Brussels, where he will participate on Monday in the EU Foreign Affairs Council....

1259. NATO jets in Cyprus draw split reactions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-jets-in-cyprus-draw-split-reactions

Claims between East and West over the situation in Ukraine were hard to hold down over the weekend, but reports of more British fighter jets landing in Cyprus to deter Russia drew mixed reactions on the island where even the Church is feeling the heat as it prepares for elections...

1260. Ukraine shows unity as West sees no sign of Russian pullback

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-shows-unity-as-west-sees-no-sign-of-russian-pullback

Ukrainians defied pressure from Moscow with a national show of flag-waving unity Wednesday, while the West warned that it saw no sign of a promised pullback of Russian troops from Ukraine’s borders despite Kremlin declarations of a withdrawal....

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