https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-s-keir-starmer-heads-to-cyprus-first-visit-of-its-kind-in-over-50-years
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Nicosia on Tuesday, December 10, marking an important step in strengthening ties between the United Kingdom and Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commission-s-migration-challenge-syria-and-political-hurdles-complicate-new-eu-legislation
According to an article by Pavlos Xanthoulis, the European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, prepares to unveil a new migration and refugee framework in February 2025, significant challenges loom, from escalating conflict in Syria to contentious legal and political disputes within the EU. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/poignant-film-on-cyprus-s-post-war-resilience-to-screen-in-london
Filmed in the hauntingly abandoned streets of Varosha, Gomsu (Neighbour) captures the lingering scars of Cyprus’s turbulent past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-schengen-conundrum-amid-unresolved-division
Cyprus remains caught in a political and logistical bind as Bulgaria and Romania prepare to join the Schengen free-movement area on January 1, 2025, according to a report by Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-earns-an-a-for-health-leadership
The European Commission's first team under Ursula von der Leyen for the 2019-2024 term has had a tumultuous and significant five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/geoeconomic-tensions-and-cyprus-staying-the-course-amid-challenges-ahead
Geoeconomic fragmentation, the reversal of progress towards global economic and financial integration due to political and military conflict and strategic policy decisions, is rising....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-tighten-rules-for-migrants-who-commit-crimes
Cyprus is reviewing its rules for handling migrants who have special protection but commit serious crimes, according to a report by Kathimerini's George Kakouris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/146-individuals-repatriated-as-police-crack-down-on-illegal-residency
The Cyprus Police have ramped up efforts to tackle illegal residency on the island, arresting 80 individuals last week as part of coordinated operations across all districts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reunification-off-the-table-says-former-u-s-ambassador-warns-europe-not-to-rely-on-u-s
A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-strip-protection-from-asylum-seekers-who-commit-serious-crimes
Cyprus has moved forward with a new law that will strip asylum seekers of their subsidiary protection status if they commit serious criminal offenses. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-and-erdogan-hold-rare-talks-at-european-summit-in-budapest
President Nicos Christodoulides and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan engaged in an informal meeting Thursday on the sidelines of the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Budapest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-road-project-delayed-again-as-investigation-continues
Decisions on key issues surrounding Akamas—particularly potential disciplinary proceedings for the first phase of the road network and the resumption of related work—are running behind schedule....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amathus-residents-oppose-unaccompanied-minor-housing-plans
The Municipality of Amathus has voiced concerns over the Ministry of Welfare’s evolving plans to establish facilities for unaccompanied minors, though recent discussions suggest a shift in approach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-relocate-migrants-camped-along-buffer-zone
Cyprus will relocate dozens of foreign nationals who have been camping along the ceasefire line for months, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chaos-in-rhodes-as-migrant-camps-take-over-city-center
Rhodes is facing a growing crisis as areas like Eleftherias Square and Therma have transformed into informal migrant camps, creating a suffocating environment in the city center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-foreign-students-lured-to-illegal-universities-in-occupied-cyprus
The Financial Times published an extensive report from Nicosia, highlighting a scheme targeting foreign students, particularly from Africa and Asia, through agencies promoting study opportunities at illegal universities in the occupied northern Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-migrant-transfer-deal-with-albania-gains-eu-support
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni feels vindicated in her approach to immigration, as a recent agreement with Albania is emerging as a "model" that several EU member states are now openly discussing, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-addresses-eu-on-cyprus-problem
President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides will brief European leaders on the latest developments in the Cyprus issue within the framework of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/close-to-60-of-turkish-cypriots-want-a-settlement
A recent survey conducted in September by the CMIRS Centre for Migration, Identity, and Rights Studies in the northern part of Cyprus found that 59% of Turkish Cypriots favor a settlement to the ongoing Cyprus problem,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/annual-international-meeting-of-the-contact-committee
The Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus is organizing the Annual Meeting of the Contact Committee, which it chairs, at the Cap. St. Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/starmer-thanks-christodoulides-for-support-on-gaza
The two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East, with Starmer thanking Christodoulides for Cyprus's support in establishing a humanitarian corridor to Gaza. He underscored the importance of de-escalation in the region and finding a credible political solution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/european-court-ruling-hits-cyprus-over-refugee-return-case
The past week has been a striking blow to the politics of Nikos Nouris, his supporters, and potential successors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/med9-summit-in-cyprus-pushes-for-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza
At a time when the war crisis in the Middle East is intensifying, raising global concerns, the 11th summit of southern European leaders in Cyprus provided a platform for the EU to address criticism of its inaction on calls for a ceasefire. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pournara
A family of four and an unaccompanied minor, all of Somali origin, were found in the early hours of Friday after reportedly crossing into the Republic of Cyprus from non-government-controlled areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-european-commission-president-for-med9-summit
President Nicos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus welcomed Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jordan-s-king-abdullah-joins-med9-summit-for-key-security-talks
Leaders from nine Mediterranean nations convened in Cyprus on Friday for the MED9 Summit, reaffirming their commitment to tackling shared challenges. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-rules-cyprus-violated-syrian-refugees-rights
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that the Republic of Cyprus violated the human rights of two Syrian refugees after intercepting their boat and preventing them from reaching Cypriot shores....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-migrants-who-murder-have-bad-genes
Former President Donald Trump suggested that some migrants in the U.S. who have committed murder may be predisposed to violence, saying it's "in their genes."
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-court-blocks-partial-safe-zones-for-refugee-returns
The European Court of Justice has ruled against the fragmentation of third countries into "safe" and "unsafe" areas, a decision that affects efforts......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-activates-national-plan-for-potential-evacuations-from-lebanon
Nicosia remains on high alert as it prepares for potential crises stemming from escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, including the possibility of a large-scale conflict involving Hezbollah in Lebanon....
