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1. The real emergency isn’t antisemitism...it’s Gaza

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-real-emergency-isn-t-antisemitism-it-s-gaza

A provocative comment by AKEL Secretary-General Stefanos Stefanou during the party’s recent 24th congress has ignited public debate in Cyprus around antisemitism, or more precisely, the way the term is being politically weaponized. ...

2. Ireland first to ban goods from Israeli settlements

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-first-to-ban-goods-from-israeli-settlements

Ireland is making history as the first European country to introduce a law banning the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, a move that could send ripples across the EU and beyond....

3. U.S. steps in to modernize Paphos air base

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-steps-in-to-modernize-paphos-air-base

The long-anticipated modernization of the Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos is officially underway, marking a major step forward in U.S.-Cyprus defense cooperation and the Republic’s growing strategic role in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

4. ''Israel tolerates no criticism and wants to control everything,'' AKEL leader says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-tolerates-no-criticism-and-wants-to-control-everything-akel-leader-says

AKEL Secretary-General Stefanos Stefanou rejected accusations of antisemitism following criticism from Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik, stating the party opposes all forms of hatred and misanthropy....

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. Trump demands Netanyahu's corruption trial be dropped, calls it a 'witch hunt'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-demands-netanyahu-s-corruption-trial-be-dropped-calls-it-a-witch-hunt

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for the “immediate” cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, slamming the case as a “witch hunt” against a man he described as a national hero....

7. Tehran denies Cyprus mediation claim as EU monitors Iran-Israel tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tehran-denies-cyprus-mediation-claim-as-eu-monitors-iran-israel-tensions

Iran has publicly rejected claims by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay messages to Israel, a denial included in a recent European External Action Service (EEAS) newsletter circulated to all 27 EU member states....

8. This isn’t just a war, it’s the Middle East reaching a historic breaking point

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/this-isn-t-just-a-war-it-s-the-middle-east-reaching-a-historic-breaking-point

The unfolding confrontation between Iran and Israel is unlike anything we’ve seen in recent decades....

9. UN: Violence against children in war hits ‘unprecedented levels’ in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-violence-against-children-in-war-hits-‘unprecedented-levels-in-2024

Violence against children in armed conflicts surged to record highs in 2024, with the Palestinian territories topping the list, according to a United Nations report released Thursday....

10. Israel slams Turkey over Cyprus 'occupation', while Erdogan calls Netanyahu Hitler

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-slams-turkey-over-cyprus-occupation-while-erdogan-calls-netanyahu-hitler

A war of words erupted between Israel and Turkey on Wednesday, with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz accusing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of hypocrisy over comments comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler....

11. Middle East crisis escalates out of control

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/middle-east-crisis-escalates-out-of-control

Israel launched the largest military operation in its history against Iran on Friday, carrying out a surprise, large-scale assault targeting Iran’s nuclear, military and scientific infrastructure....

12. Israeli Embassy event pulled from Nicosia school after public outcry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-event-pulled-from-nicosia-school-after-public-outcry

What started as a green initiative to give Agios Dometios Primary School its first rooftop garden has turned into a political firestorm....

13. ''Do something'': Palestinian UN envoy breaks down over Gaza deaths and starvation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/do-something-palestinian-un-envoy-breaks-down-over-gaza-deaths-and-starvation

In an emotional address to the United Nations Security Council, the Palestinian ambassador broke down in tears as he described the suffering of children and families in Gaza, urging the international community to act decisively and immediately to stop what he called a "genocide."...

14. ''Enough is enough'': Protest outside presidential palace slams Cyprus stance on Gaza (Pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/enough-is-enough-protest-outside-presidential-palace-slams-cyprus-stance-on-gaza

Chanting ''freedom for Palestine'' and dressed in red to symbolize bloodshed, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Presidential Palace on Monday night, calling out the Cypriot government’s silence over the ongoing devastation in Gaza....

15. Cyprus sides with Israel in EU rift over Gaza aid access

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sides-with-israel-in-eu-rift-over-gaza-aid-access

Cyprus has drawn criticism for breaking ranks with most of the EU by opposing a Dutch-led push to review the EU’s political and economic ties with Israel over its ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza....

16. ''Never Again'' is a reality for some and a lie for others

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/never-again-is-a-reality-for-some-and-a-lie-for-others

Where to begin when speaking of Gaza, a place descending deeper into darkness every day? Where to even start with just this past week alone?...

17. Israeli Embassy’s 'green roof' project at local school ignites heated backlash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-s-green-roof-project-at-local-school-ignites-heated-backlash

What started as a green initiative to give Agios Dometios Primary School its first rooftop garden has turned into a political firestorm....

18. 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....

19. Have we lost our minds? Or worse, our humanity?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/have-we-lost-our-minds-or-worse-our-humanity

A friend called me early this morning and said, ''I’m really starting to hate the world.'' It was the caffeine kick I needed to jolt me wide awake....

20. “Yes, but” diplomacy: The hypocrisy at the heart of our moral collapse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/yes-but-diplomacy-the-hypocrisy-at-the-heart-of-our-moral-collapse

Alongside relentless economic precarity, the erosion and impoverishment of the middle class, environmental and public health crises, and of course the grotesque wars that have returned to Europe and the Middle East with a shocking savagery after decades, the 21st century seems to have ushered in a spiritual backslide, a collapse into the cheap and the populist....

21. Protests erupt at Eurovision opening over Israel’s participation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-erupt-at-eurovision-opening-over-israel-s-participation

The Eurovision Song Contest got off to a rocky start in Basel, Switzerland, as protests erupted against Israel’s participation, casting a shadow over the glitzy Opening Ceremony....

22. Cyprus surges in Eurovision odds ahead of 69th song contest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-surges-in-eurovision-odds-ahead-of-69th-song-contest

Cyprus has emerged as a surprise contender in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, with its entry ''Shh'' by Theo Evan climbing sharply in betting odds just days before the semifinals....

23. Cypriot's hunger strike for Palestine sparks support and controversy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-s-hunger-strike-for-palestine-sparks-support-and-controversy

Cypriot’s Hunger Strike for Palestine Sparks Support and Controversy" ...

24. May 8th is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/may-8th-is-world-red-cross-and-red-crescent-day

May 8th marks a significant day for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, celebrating the dedication of millions of volunteers who selflessly provide aid in times of crisis....

25. Israeli strikes kill at least 57 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-57-in-gaza-palestinian-officials-say

At least 57 people were killed Monday in Israeli military operations across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian officials in the blockaded territory....

26. Israel greenlights full Gaza takeover, sparking fears of escalation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-greenlights-full-gaza-takeover-sparking-fears-of-escalation

Israel’s government has approved a controversial plan to fully capture the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unknown period of time, an aggressive military move that would drastically expand its ongoing operations and likely deepen international concerns....

27. Protest outside Presidential Palace against President’s visit to Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protest-outside-presidential-palace-against-president-s-visit-to-israel

A protest outside the Presidential Palace on Friday afternoon called for President Nikos Christodoulides to cancel his planned trip to Israel, citing international legal concerns and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ...

28. Humanitarian ship bound for Gaza reportedly hit by Israeli drone strike in international waters (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/humanitarian-ship-bound-for-gaza-reportedly-hit-by-israeli-drone-strike-in-international-waters-video

A ship owned by a Cypriot company helped extinguish a fire on a vessel carrying humanitarian aid and activists that was reportedly struck by drones in international waters off Malta, a Cypriot rescue official said Friday....

29. US Ambassador to Cyprus gets powerful Ukraine role, and that’s good news for Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-to-cyprus-gets-powerful-ukraine-role-and-that-s-good-news-for-cyprus

In a move that shows just how much trust Washington has in her, US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie Davis has just been handed a second, extremely high-stakes job: America’s top diplomat in war-torn Ukraine....

30. Trump is my friend, says Erdogan, as he backs two-state solution for Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-is-my-friend-says-erdogan-as-he-backs-two-state-solution-for-cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a two-state solution in Cyprus, praised former U.S. President Donald Trump as a close ally, and signaled growing defense and economic cooperation with Italy, during a press briefing on his return flight from Rome....

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