https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-approves-more-releases-as-truce-nears-deadline
In a surprising turn of events, the Israel-Hamas truce has rolled into its fifth day, bringing a ray of hope amid the recent tensions. Both sides have been diligently releasing hostages, signaling a possible thaw in the conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-proposes-lifeline-to-gaza-in-amalthea-project
The debate on the humanitarian corridor in Gaza, from Cypriot territory within the context of the 'Amalthea' project, represents Cyprus' attempt to assert 'flag projection' and a broader diplomatic role in the evolving situation in the Middle East sub-system post-October 7....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jews-in-la-protest-for-ceasefire-in-gaza
In a rain-soaked protest on Hollywood Boulevard, over 1,000 demonstrators demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-ill-considered-posts-to-digital-faux-pas
In the Cypriot digital political arena of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and lately, TikTok, national anniversaries, the Cyprus issue, and other significant events in a historical context or related to tumultuous international developments have perennially been fertile ground for blunders. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/appeals-court-rejects-extradition-of-israeli-diamond-tycoon-to-romania
The Court of Appeal in Cyprus has overturned a previous ruling and rejected the extradition of Israeli diamond tycoon Benny Steinmetz to Romania. Steinmetz had been convicted in absentia in Romania on charges of fraud related to land deals that transpired between 2006 and 2008, resulting in a five-year prison sentence issued in December 2020....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-urges-humanitarian-pause-in-israel-hamas-conflict
President Joe Biden said he thought there should be a humanitarian “pause” in the Israel-Hamas war, after his campaign speech Wednesday evening was interrupted by a protester calling for a cease-fire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/riot-erupts-in-russia-as-hundreds-storm-airport-over-israel-flight-arrival
Hundreds of people stormed into the main airport in Russia’s Dagestan region and onto the landing field Sunday, chanting antisemitic slogans and seeking passengers arriving on a flight from Tel Aviv, Israel, Russian news agencies and social media reported....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/allies-of-israel-or-igniting-the-refugee-crisis
Our neighbors in the East are experiencing heightened tensions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-clash-with-police-over-gaza-hospital-tragedy
Protests have ignited around the Middle East following an explosion at a hospital in Gaza which killed at least 500 people....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/walt-disney-s-100-year-story-of-success
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-announces-that-it-will-waive-ticket-reissue-fees-between-tel-aviv-and-larnaca
Cyprus Airways, the flag carrier of Cyprus, in order to facilitate passengers traveling between Tel Aviv and Larnaca, announces that it will waive ticket reissue fees for passengers holding a valid ticket until 15 November who wish to travel earlier or later....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-celebrates-cyprus-as-a-maritime-powerhouse-at-maritime-cyprus-2023
President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the Maritime Cyprus 2023 Conference in Limassol, highlighting Cyprus as a major ship management center in Europe and worldwide. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/reviving-the-greek-diaspora
The active Greek diaspora in the United States is dwindling and this needs to be stopped. Proponents of the generation that played such an important role after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 have either stopped participating actively in public life or have passed away....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-celebrates-63rd-independence-anniversary-with-impressive-military-parade
Cyprus marked its 63rd independence anniversary with a grand military parade that showcased the unwavering commitment of the National Guard to ensure the nation's security....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/metsola-and-dendia-to-attend-independence-day-parade-in-nicosia
Cyprus' Independence parade will take place on October 1st in the presence of the European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, and the Greek Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, among other officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-lotus-stadium-welcomes-12-000-athletes-for-asian-games
China’s leader Xi Jinping is to declare the Asian Games open at a lotus-shaped mega stadium in Hangzhou on Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/airlift-saves-62-year-old-ailing-passenger-in-cyprus
In a carefully coordinated operation overseen by the Larnaca Search and Rescue Coordination Center (KSΕD), a 62-year-old patient was safely transported to Paphos General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-cyprus-s-abstention-shook-us-trust-and-diplomacy
The release of secret documents, usually from the US and Britain, a few years later, sheds light on important moments in history....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-sets-bail-at-€12-7-million-for-ukrainian-billionaire-in-money-laundering-case
Ihor Kolomoisky is the latest target of the country's anti-corruption drive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israelis-in-cyprus-protest-during-netanyahu-visit
Israelis in Cyprus organized a protest rally on Monday morning as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the Presidential Palace for the Cyprus-Greece-Israel Trilateral Summit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wanted-syrian-activist-s-presence-at-emergency-meeting-raises-eyebrows
Police spokesman Christos Andreou fielded questions regarding the presence of a Syrian protester at an emergency meeting with the Justice Minister and Chief of Police, despite an active narcotics-positive status and an outstanding arrest warrant. The warrant had been issued a mere few hours prior to the gathering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/step-up-weigh-in-korean-air-weighs-passengers-for-safety
Starting Monday, passengers flying on Korean Air may be asked to step on a scale before boarding their flight.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airways-records-a-70-surge-in-passenger-numbers
Cyprus Airways announced on Monday that in July 2023 it carried 77,656 passengers, which is 70% more passengers than carried during July 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hollywood-studio-enforces-mask-mandates-amid-rising-covid-19-cases
Hollywood studio Lionsgate is returning to mask mandates for many of its employees amid rising COVID-19 cases reported in Los Angeles....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/india-makes-history-first-to-land-on-moon-s-south-pole
India made history Wednesday, becoming the first to land on the south pole region of the moon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/downed-power-line-suspected-in-fatal-maui-wildfires
Awakened by howling winds that tore through his Maui neighborhood, Shane Treu went out at dawn and saw a wooden power pole suddenly snap with a flash, its sparking, popping line falling to the dry grass below and quickly igniting a row of flames.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tourism-s-dynamic-future-adapting-to-change-from-within
It's something we've heard many times from tourism authorities, that 2019 should no longer be used as a point of reference for tourism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-navy-fires-warning-shots-at-uncooperative-cargo-ship
For the first time in nearly a month, a Russian warship has fired warning shots toward a cargo ship in the Black Sea on Sunday after the captain allegedly failed to respond to a request to inspect the ship....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-leaders-standing-firm-against-erdogan-s-tactics
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is riding high after extorting Europe and forcing not only Sweden but also NATO to humiliate themselves as supplicants caving to extortion. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rapid-expansion-for-cyprus-airways
Cyprus Airways in the first half of 2023 carried a total of 260,000 passengers marking a steep increase of 300% year on year, while it doubled its operations compared with June of last year....
