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1. Search continues for missing tourist in Chrysochous Bay

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-continues-for-missing-tourist-in-chrysochous-bay

Authorities continue their extensive search for 35-year-old Polish tourist Piotr Mentel, who has been missing since Tuesday, April 22, 2025....

2. ''He was one of us”: Cyprus mourns Pope Francis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-was-one-of-us-cyprus-mourns-pope-francis

From the moment he stepped onto the global stage, Pope Francis stood out, not just as the first Jesuit pope or the first from Latin America, but as a man who truly lived what he preached. ...

3. Why the U.S.-China trade war matters to Cyprus and Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/why-the-u-s-china-trade-war-matters-to-cyprus-and-europe

As the United States sharpens its rhetoric against China’s trade practices, reviving a tariff-heavy policy rooted in the Trump years, global markets are once again bracing for impact. ...

4. ''This isn’t about headscarves, it’s about who we are''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/this-isn-t-about-headscarves-it-s-about-who-we-are

For nearly a month, Turkish Cypriot teachers have been protesting against the introduction of headscarves in secondary schools, standing in defense of secular education....

5. Turkey says Eastern Mediterranean power cable project cannot proceed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-says-eastern-mediterranean-power-cable-project-cannot-proceed

The Turkish Ministry of Defense said Thursday there is no change in its position regarding energy projects in the Eastern Mediterranean that it views as infringing on Turkish rights and interests....

6. Cyprus proves its role as crisis hub in major multinational drill (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-proves-its-role-as-crisis-hub-in-major-multinational-drill

Cyprus has once again positioned itself as a regional pillar of stability, completing a large-scale multinational humanitarian drill aimed at handling crises in the volatile Middle East region....

7. ''Ankara, hands off!'': Thousands march in occupied areas against headscarf rule (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-hands-off-thousands-march-in-occupied-areas-against-headscarf-rule-video

A surge of anger and resistance swept through occupied Nicosia this week as thousands of Turkish Cypriots took to the streets, pushing back against a controversial new regulation that makes the wearing of headscarves compulsory in schools....

8. Police warn of scam texts demanding payment for traffic fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-scam-texts-demanding-payment-for-traffic-fines

Cyprus police are sounding the alarm over a wave of scam messages being sent via social media and mobile phones, claiming recipients must pay fines for alleged traffic violations....

9. German woman accused of illegally handling Greek Cypriot property challenges arrest procedures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-woman-accused-of-illegally-handling-greek-cypriot-property-challenges-arrest-procedures

A German real estate agent accused of illegally dealing in Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas has challenged the legality of her arrest and search....

10. Like it or not, Cyprus must investigate migrant pushback claims by 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/like-it-or-not-cyprus-must-investigate-migrant-pushback-claims-by-2026

Cyprus will be required to investigate complaints of illegal migrant pushbacks starting in June 2026 under new European legislation, a European Commission spokesperson confirmed. ...

11. 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. ...

12. EU tells citizens to stock up on food and essentials

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-tells-citizens-to-stock-up-on-food-and-essentials

The European Union is urging people to keep at least three days’ worth of food, water, and basic supplies in case of a crisis. The warning comes as Europe faces growing security risks, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, rising tensions with other global powers, and threats to critical infrastructure....

13. Suspended ex-Commissioner still paid thousands while awaiting trial

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspended-ex-commissioner-still-paid-thousands-while-awaiting-trial

By next June, former Volunteer Commissioner Giannakis Giannakis will have received a staggering €76,800 from the state—despite being suspended for allegedly forging his diploma and altering his final high school grades....

14. Turkey seeks explanation from Greece over chants during parade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-seeks-explanation-from-greece-over-chants-during-parade

Turkey has formally requested an explanation from Greece on March 25 regarding chants made by some Greek military personnel during a military parade in Athens....

15. Cypriot cadet breaks new ground at West Point

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-cadet-breaks-new-ground-at-west-point

In a historic first, 22-year-old Anna Nikodimou from Larnaca has become the first Cypriot to attend the prestigious Foreign Academy Exchange Program at West Point Military Academy....

16. ''Loathing European free-loading'': Leaked chat exposes U.S. contempt for allies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/loathing-european-free-loading-leaked-chat-exposes-u-s-contempt-for-allies

A leaked group chat involving some of the most senior figures in the Trump administration has revealed deep-seated resentment toward European allies, exposing frustrations over defense spending and security cooperation....

17. European powers plan for gradual defense shift amid U.S. reduction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-powers-plan-for-gradual-defense-shift-amid-u-s-reduction

The UK, France, Germany, and Scandinavian nations are in talks about a long-term strategy to take on greater defense responsibilities in Europe....

18. Turkish fighter jets violate Cyprus airspace—again

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-fighter-jets-violate-cyprus-airspace—again

As diplomatic efforts to revive Cyprus reunification talks were unfolding in Geneva, Turkish fighter jets once again violated the Republic of Cyprus’ airspace, underscoring Ankara’s continued provocations....

19. Storms hit Cyprus with heavy rain, hail, and snowfall in Troodos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storms-hit-cyprus-with-heavy-rain-hail-and-snowfall-in-troodos

A powerful weather system swept across Cyprus on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snowfall in the Troodos Mountains. ...

20. Postponement in Marios Demetriades' naturalization case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/postponement-in-marios-demetriades-naturalization-case

The Permanent Criminal Court of Nicosia has postponed the proceedings in the naturalization case involving former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades and nine other individuals until April 25th....

21. Seven dead, search ongoing for missing migrants off Cavo Greko

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-dead-search-ongoing-for-missing-migrants-off-cavo-greko

A desperate search is underway in the waters off Cape Greco after a boat carrying over 20 Syrian men capsized 25 nautical miles offshore, in international waters. Despite overnight rescue efforts, authorities have yet to locate any additional survivors....

22. Turkey sends military aircraft south of Cyprus (PHOTO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-sends-military-aircraft-south-of-cyprus-photo

On the day of the dinner hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, which will mark the start of the informal expanded meeting on the Cyprus issue, Turkey, the occupying power, chose to send military aircraft south of Cyprus....

23. Authorities suspect arson as fires break out across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-suspect-arson-as-fires-break-out-across-cyprus

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating whether a recent wave of wildfires was deliberately set, as dozens of blazes erupted over the weekend in Larnaca and Paphos....

24. Palmas: Infrastructure ready to welcome women into the Army

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palmas-infrastructure-ready-to-welcome-women-into-the-army

On Thursday, Minister of Defence Vasilis Palmas confirmed that the National Guard is fully prepared to welcome female volunteers, with all necessary infrastructure in place....

25. Israel backs Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/israel-backs-greece-cyprus-electrical-interconnection-project

Israel has expressed clear, albeit indirect, support for the Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, which will extend to Israel, reaffirming its commitment to regional energy cooperation....

26. President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-‘together-we-are-changing-cyprus

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

27. Von der Leyen proposes €150 billion borrowing plan for rearmament amid growing security concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-proposes-€150-billion-borrowing-plan-for-rearmament-amid-growing-security-concerns

The European Commission has proposed a bold plan to borrow up to €150 billion to lend to EU governments as part of a major rearmament effort....

28. Cyprus’ diplomatic gamble: Can its US ties withstand Trump’s return?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-diplomatic-gamble-can-its-us-ties-withstand-trump-s-return

The dramatic public humiliation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Marco Rubio sent shockwaves through the global political stage, signaling that Trump’s second term will be nothing like his first. ...

29. A cringe-worthy moment in history

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-cringe-worthy-moment-in-history

As an American living in Cyprus, I’ve watched my country’s leadership style evolve under Donald Trump, but nothing quite prepared me for the recent Oval Office encounter between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelensky. ...

30. Turkish media escalate tensions over U.S.-Cyprus military exercise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-media-escalate-tensions-over-u-s-cyprus-military-exercise

Turkish media have intensified war rhetoric against Cyprus following a recent joint military exercise between U.S. Marines and Cypriot commandos....

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