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1. Inviting the invader?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inviting-the-invader

In a surprising move that could mark a shift in regional diplomacy, Cyprus plans to invite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to a high-level summit in 2026, despite the island's bitter, decades-long division with Turkey....

2. Free cabin bags could soon be law in the EU, but airlines aren’t happy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-cabin-bags-could-soon-be-law-in-the-eu-but-airlines-aren-t-happy

Those frustrating extra fees for carrying a small bag onto a flight may soon be grounded, for good....

3. Cyprus joins southern EU nations in opposing proposed France-UK migration pact

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-southern-eu-nations-in-opposing-proposed-france-uk-migration-pact

Cyprus and four other southern European Union countries have voiced opposition to a proposed migration agreement between France and the United Kingdom, cautioning it could shift the burden of asylum claims onto them....

4. Turkey defends Libya maritime deal, accuses EU of bias in Mediterranean dispute

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-defends-libya-maritime-deal-accuses-eu-of-bias-in-mediterranean-dispute

Turkey pushed back on Friday against the conclusions of the European Union summit, which again criticized a 2019 maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya....

5. Cyprus ready to send aid to Gaza, just waiting for the green light

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ready-to-send-aid-to-gaza-just-waiting-for-the-green-light

Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kompos said on Friday that Cyprus remains committed to delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, expressing hope that concrete announcements will be made in the coming days through the island's Amalthea initiative....

6. France crash prompts warning for Citroen owners in Cyprus over Takata airbags

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-crash-prompts-warning-for-citroen-owners-in-cyprus-over-takata-airbags

The Department of Road Transport in Cyprus is urging owners of certain Citroen vehicles to avoid using them due to a potential safety risk involving defective Takata airbags, following a recent accident in France....

7. Cyprus approves electricity grid storage projects to boost energy reliability

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-approves-electricity-grid-storage-projects-to-boost-energy-reliability

The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) has approved the Cyprus Transmission System Operator’s (TSOC) request to develop and operate large-scale energy storage systems integrated into the national electricity grid....

8. Cyprus vows to stand by refugees in today's global reality

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-vows-to-stand-by-refugees-in-today-s-global-reality

Despite increasing strain on national infrastructure, Cyprus remains committed to protecting people fleeing war, violence and persecution, the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection said Thursday in a statement marking World Refugee Day....

9. Iran denies sending message to Israel via Cyprus amid rising tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-denies-sending-message-to-israel-via-cyprus-amid-rising-tensions

Cyprus has found itself in the middle of rising tensions between Iran and Israel, after President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay ''some messages'' to the Israeli government...

10. Modi begins two-day visit to Cyprus, set to sign joint declaration on strategic cooperation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modi-begins-two-day-visit-to-cyprus-set-to-sign-joint-declaration-on-strategic-cooperation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday for a two-day official visit, marking what Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides called a historic step in the growing relationship between the two countries....

11. ECB poised for fall rate decision as growth, tariffs, and inflation weigh in

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-poised-for-fall-rate-decision-as-growth-tariffs-and-inflation-weigh-in

The European Central Bank will reassess its interest rate policy this fall, weighing whether additional cuts are necessary after a recent series of reductions brought its main rate to 2%, with inflation easing to 1.9%....

12. 78 dead in Israeli strikes on Iran, dozens wounded as tensions continue to escalate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/78-dead-in-israeli-strikes-on-iran-dozens-wounded-as-tensions-continue-to-escalate

At least 78 people were killed and more than 320 injured after Israel launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across Iran early Friday, targeting nuclear and military facilities in what officials described as a response to Tehran’s continued threats and regional aggression....

13. The Cruise Industry: A Catalyst for Economic Growth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-cruise-industry-a-catalyst-for-economic-growth

The global cruise industry has emerged as a significant catalyst for tourism development, contributing substantially to local and national economies....

14. What’s behind Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-behind-narendra-modi-s-visit-to-cyprus

Government officials consider the upcoming official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Cyprus this Sunday to be of particular importance for both geopolitical reasons and bilateral relations between the two countries....

15. Cyprus prepares to host 20,000 visitors during upcoming EU Council presidency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepares-to-host-20-000-visitors-during-upcoming-eu-council-presidency

Cyprus is preparing to welcome approximately 20,000 visitors, including delegates and journalists, during its upcoming six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna said Wednesday....

16. Cyprus and China hail 'excellent' bilateral relations in high-level meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-china-hail-excellent-bilateral-relations-in-high-level-meeting

The “excellent” level of relations between Cyprus and China was underscored Friday during a meeting between House of Representatives President Annita Demetriou and Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee, who is visiting the island....

17. IMF and EU to Cyprus: Cool it on the pay rises, you're not made of money

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-and-eu-to-cyprus-cool-it-on-the-pay-rises-you-re-not-made-of-money

Cyprus may be riding high on economic growth, but the message from international watchdogs this week is blunt: slow down the spending, especially on public salaries, or risk unraveling the progress....

18. Cyprus exits EU’s macroeconomic imbalance list as Brussels urges reforms in innovation, energy, and education

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-exits-eu-s-macroeconomic-imbalance-list-as-brussels-urges-reforms-in-innovation-energy-and-education

Cyprus is no longer considered a country with macroeconomic imbalances, the European Commission announced Wednesday in its 2025 Spring Package, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s post-crisis economic recovery....

19. ''They swore at me'': Cypriot MEP says colleague's furious over salary reveal (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/they-swore-at-me-cypriot-mep-says-colleague-s-furious-over-his-salary-reveal

“F* you! Did you reveal it?” That’s what Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou says some of his colleagues shouted at him, furious that he posted a video exposing the true extent of what Members of the European Parliament earn....

20. Shock bills, football fixes & a U-turn on Makarios Ave: Cyprus' week of curveballs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shock-bills-football-fixes-a-u-turn-on-makarios-ave-cyprus-week-of-curveballs

From electricity bills getting a surprise bump to football clubs sliding past tax rules (again) and a Nicosia street project taking a literal U-turn, this week was full of plot twists. ...

21. Cyprus launches voluntary return plan for Syrians ready to return home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-voluntary-return-plan-for-syrians-ready-to-return-home

The Cypriot government on Thursday rolled out a new voluntary repatriation plan for Syrian families who wish to return home, as the country begins to rebuild in the wake of a long civil war....

22. Cyprus sees drop in child poverty rate, ranks second lowest in EU

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-drop-in-child-poverty-rate-ranks-second-lowest-in-eu

About 26,000 children in Cyprus were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024, accounting for 14.8% of the country’s child population, according to figures released Tuesday by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical agency....

23. EU probes major porn sites over child safety concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-probes-major-porn-sites-over-child-safety-concerns

The European Union has opened formal investigations into four major pornography websites (Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos) over alleged failures to protect minors from exposure to adult content, the European Commission announced Tuesday....

24. The LIFE Pharma Detox System Offers Solutions to Pharmaceutical Pollution

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-life-pharma-detox-system-offers-solutions-to-pharmaceutical-pollution

Medochemie is taking a leading role in addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges currently faced by the pharmaceutical industry: the management and reduction of pharmaceutical pollution....

25. EU lawmakers approve tariff hikes on Russian, Belarusian agricultural imports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-lawmakers-approve-tariff-hikes-on-russian-belarusian-agricultural-imports

The European Parliament voted Thursday to impose higher tariffs on fertilizers and select agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, aiming to curb the bloc’s reliance on imports from the two countries....

26. U.S. to EU: Drop your tariffs or face new trade war, Financial Times reports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-to-eu-drop-your-tariffs-or-face-new-trade-war-financial-times-reports

In a stark escalation of trade tensions, the United States is pressing the European Union to drop tariffs on American goods without expecting the same in return or face a new wave of steep US duties, the Financial Times reports....

27. Nations cry foul over Israel’s Eurovision public vote win

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nations-cry-foul-over-israel-s-eurovision-public-vote-win

Israel’s first-place finish in the public vote at last weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest has sparked growing calls from several countries for greater transparency and a review of the voting system....

28. Cyprus talks humanitarianism, but ducks EU move to press Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-talks-humanitarianism-but-ducks-eu-move-to-press-israel

Cyprus has defended its controversial decision not to back a European Union proposal to review its agreement with Israel, a move aimed at pressuring Tel Aviv to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza....

29. EU to welcome Turkey into defense programs despite Greek, Cypriot opposition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-to-welcome-turkey-into-defense-programs-despite-greek-cypriot-opposition

Despite strong objections from Greece and Cyprus, the European Union is moving forward with plans to involve Turkey in new European defense programs...

30. Jordan pulls the plug on imports from occupied North Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/jordan-pulls-the-plug-on-imports-from-occupied-north-cyprus

Jordan has stopped importing halloumi and similar cheeses from the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus, becoming the third country to pull out of that market in recent months, after Lebanon and Qatar....

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