https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/facebook-allows-war-posts-urging-violence-against-russian-invaders
Meta Platforms will allow Facebook and Instagram users in some countries to call for violence against Russians and Russian soldiers in the context of the Ukraine invasion, according to internal emails seen by Reuters on Thursday, in a temporary change to its hate speech policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-s-foreign-legion-is-ready-for-battle
Resistance against Russian President Vladimir Putin is growing as foreign fighters start trickling in to join forces with Ukrainians on the ground and those returning home to fight for their nation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/$100-000-grant-for-an-interactive-platform-to-promote-shared-cultural-heritage
A grant agreement for the implementation of an interactive shared cultural heritage education program for Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot youth was signed on Wednesday by United States Ambassador to Cyprus Judith Garber and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Chief of Mission in Cyprus Jakhongir Khaydarov, during an event held at the Home for Cooperation in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-to-ban-all-russian-oil-imports-reports-say
Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports to America in a dramatic ratcheting up of the economic squeeze on Vladimir Putin’s regime, according to reports from the US....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-denies-russian-ships-access-to-ports
Russian ships are turning elsewhere for replenishment after being denied entry into ports of the Republic of Cyprus, with the island’s foreign ministry scrapping a previous agreement citing the ongoing war in Ukraine...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fifty-cypriot-nationals-still-in-ukraine
There are currently 50 Cypriot citizens in Ukraine as well as 10 Ukrainian nationals who have a permit for residence in Cyprus, Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Demetris Demetriou, has told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), adding that the Ministry "continues to work so that it will be possible to safely and smoothly evacuate all Cypriots" from Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russians-in-cyprus-targeted-over-ukraine
The Russian Embassy in Cyprus says it has received reports that Russians living in Cyprus have been targeted due to the war in Ukraine...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-welcomes-israeli-president-isaac-herzog-in-nicosia
The President of Israel Isaac Herzog, who is paying an official visit to Cyprus, arrived on Wednesday morning at the Presidential Palace, in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-american-special-ops-veterans-join-the-fight-in-ukraine
Six American special ops veterans are on the Polish border, ready to enter Ukraine and join the resistance against Putin's army after a call for help from President Zelensky....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-walks-back-statement-on-mariupol-deaths
Nicosia has condemned the ‘tragic loss’ of unarmed ethnic Greeks in Ukraine over the weekend but an official statement by the foreign ministry on Monday stopped short of pointing the finger squarely at Russia...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-russia-anti-war-protests-around-the-world
Thousands of people have taken to public squares and Russian embassies across the globe to protest President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/i-need-ammunition-not-a-ride-zelensky-blasts-biden-for-offering-to-evacuate-him-from-kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told President Joe Biden 'I need ammunition, not a ride,' when offered the chance of a US-backed evacuation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/graffiti-and-ukrainian-flags-abound-in-limassol-in-show-of-support-images
In a show of support from locals, graffiti protesting Russia's barbaric moves, which seemed to have popped up overnight, were seen around Limassol. Ukrainian flags were also seen flying from flats in solidarity with the Ukrainian people....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/we-re-all-gonna-die-so-here-s-a-greener-way-to-go
Back in January 2021, Covid created such a backlog of bodies at L.A. County morgues that the local air quality agency lifted air pollution limits on crematories so they could work extended hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-on-high-alert-following-russian-invasion-in-ukraine
Cyprus Police are taking increased measures outside embassy buildings in Nicosia, following the Russian invasion in Ukraine, Police spokesperson Christos Andreou told the Cyprus News Agency, adding that measures are being taken in other places in the capital Nicosia but also island-wide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom-day-in-the-uk-from-today
England woke up to freedom today after nearly two years of crippling on-off lockdowns as all emergency Covid laws introduced to tackle the pandemic ended at midnight....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-journalist-faces-10-year-imprisonment-over-an-op-ed
Ali Kişmir, head of Turkish Cypriot Press Workers` Union (Basın-Sen) said he could be facing up to ten years imprisonment over an opinion editorial he wrote during the rise of Ersin Tatar as head of the Turkish Cypriot community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-town-invites-greeks-of-ukraine-to-relocate
A Cypriot mayor has issued an open invitation to Ukrainians of Greek descent to settle in his town under a new master plan, saying better educated and more civilized newcomers would assimilate easier than other refugee groups on the island...
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ambassador-of-france-visits-the-university-of-nicosia
Her Excellency, the Ambassador of France, Ms. Salina Grenet-Catalano, visited the University of Nicosia, on Tuesday, 8 February 2022, following an invitation by the Rector of the University, Professor Philippos Pouyioutas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/italian-ambassador-visits-the-university-of-nicosia
Her Excellency, the Ambassador of Italy, Ms Federica Ferrari Bravo, visited the University of Nicosia on Tuesday, 15 February 2022, following an invitation by the Rector of the University, Professor Philippos Pouyioutas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-foreign-ministry-advises-cypriot-citizens-to-leave-ukraine
Cyprus’ Foreign Affairs Ministry issued a Travel Advice on Tuesday, advising Cypriot citizens to leave Ukraine, due to the increased tension in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-urges-greek-nationals-to-leave-ukraine-‘immediately
Amid mounting fears of a Russian military campaign against Ukraine, Greece has urged its citizens to leave the country “immediately.” ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kasoulides-we-need-to-save-varosha-even-at-a-dear-price
Instead of sanctions, we will present Confidence Building Measures, foreign minister Ioannis Kasoulides said in an interview with "K", clarifying that we have already reviewed the policy of sanctions, which until recently was a key issue for Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriots-in-last-ditch-effort-to-save-ghost-town
The foreign minister of the Republic of Cyprus says a proposal to lift international embargos on Ercan airport in the north is “the only way to save Varosha” for Greek Cypriots, but it may be too little too late for the seasoned diplomat as Turkish Cypriots say the ghost town is now off the table...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-keeps-hopes-up-as-wonder-bids-farewell
Wonder of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship left Limassol on Thursday at 4:30pm after a short visit to pick up crew and renew the company’s commitment to Cyprus at a particularly tough time for both the industry and the island looking to rebrand itself...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayor-says-cypriots-let-down-in-spy-van-case
Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos says the Cypriot state let citizens down in the spy van case, suggesting it was settled with a fine and not a court trial to keep things hushed up...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/britain-released-partygate-report-cites-failure-of-leadership-in-downing-street
Boris Johnson faced a moment of truth on Partygate today as the Sue Gray report was finally published condemning 'failures of leadership and judgment' in Downing Street.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-a-‘reliable-security-partner-to-us
In anticipation of his meeting with US secretary of state Anthony Blinken on February 1st, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kassoulides spoke to the Associated Press bolstering Cyprus as a credible and reliable partner. ...
