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21 May, 2025
 

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1. Andreas Neocleous, Omiros Pissarides, Eirini Hadjisavva, and Marios Tannousis to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andreas-neocleous-omiros-pissarides-eirini-hadjisavva-and-marios-tannousis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference aims to support and enhance Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition....

2. Indian giants Thomas Cook and LTIMindtree launch operations in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/indian-giants-thomas-cook-and-ltimindtree-launch-operations-in-cyprus

Two major Indian companies, Thomas Cook India and LTIMindtree, are officially setting up operations in Nicosia, marking a significant step in strengthening business ties between Cyprus and India....

3. Kato Pyrgos goes green as Cyprus’ first eco-community takes root

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kato-pyrgos-goes-green-as-cyprus-first-eco-community-takes-root

Kato Pyrgos Tilliria is about to make history as Cyprus’ very first green community , and if all goes to plan, it could become a national model for how outlying areas can live cleaner, greener, and cheaper....

4. 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. ...

5. 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....

6. Major fires in Israel prompt request for help from Cyprus (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-fires-in-israel-prompt-request-for-help-from-cyprus-videos

Wildfires have been sweeping through the western parts of Jerusalem, rekindling concerns in areas affected by similar fires last week. ...

7. George Demosthenous, Maria Panayiotou, Michalis Persianis to speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/george-demosthenous-maria-panayiotou-michalis-persianis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

This year’s sustainable development conference puts the spotlight on strengthening Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition. The primary goal is to position the country as a model of environmental responsibility and sustainable growth, making a meaningful contribution toward a greener, more resilient future....

8. Fire season begins with high risk due to drought, officials warn

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-season-begins-with-high-risk-due-to-drought-officials-warn

The Fire Service responds to about 13,000 calls annually, with 8,500 related to fires, Fire Chief Nikos Longinos said Monday, as officials marked the start of Fire Safety Week....

9. Kostas Kadis, Byron Ioannou, Antonia Theodosiou to speak at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kostas-kadis-byron-ioannou-antonia-theodosiou-to-speak-at-the-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, taking place on 19 May 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, will focus on strengthening Cyprus' commitment to the Green Transition and sustainable development....

10. Cyprus to launch post-Easter recruitment drive for 700 National Guard soldiers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-launch-post-easter-recruitment-drive-for-700-national-guard-soldiers

The Council of Ministers has approved the Ministry of Defence’s proposal to recruit 700 contract soldiers for the National Guard....

11. Anastasiades breaks silence: ''My associates were not Drousiotis' sources''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-breaks-silence-my-associates-were-not-drousiotis-sources

In an exclusive interview, former President Nikos Anastasiades opens up about his new book, 'The Sycophant', and the ongoing feud with journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

12. ''Loathing European free-loading'': Leaked chat exposes U.S. contempt for allies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/loathing-european-free-loading-leaked-chat-exposes-u-s-contempt-for-allies

A leaked group chat involving some of the most senior figures in the Trump administration has revealed deep-seated resentment toward European allies, exposing frustrations over defense spending and security cooperation....

13. EU sends key letter to spark progress in Cyprus talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sends-key-letter-to-spark-progress-in-cyprus-talks

A letter, which had been in the works for the past few weeks as part of a European Union-United Nations collaboration on the Cyprus issue, became the focal point from the very first day of the informal five-party meeting in Geneva....

14. Geneva talks kick off with key meetings and UN-hosted dinner

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/geneva-talks-kick-off-with-key-meetings-and-un-hosted-dinner

The long-awaited Geneva talks on the Cyprus problem officially kicked off today at 12:10 PM local time with a meeting of the National Council under the leadership of President Nicos Christodoulides....

15. Uncertainty surrounds Geneva talks on Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncertainty-surrounds-geneva-talks-on-cyprus-issue

With uncertainty over whether this marks a genuine attempt at restarting talks or merely an effort to keep the prospect of reunification alive, President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Geneva last night for the informal expanded conference. ...

16. Cyprus demands flexibility on migrant returns, challenging EU approach

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-demands-flexibility-on-migrant-returns-challenging-eu-approach

In a forceful appeal at the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis made it clear: Cyprus will not accept a one-size-fits-all approach to migrant returns....

17. Cyprus banks hit record high profits despite ECB rate cuts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-hit-record-high-profits-despite-ecb-rate-cuts

Despite the European Central Bank (ECB) preparing for its sixth interest rate cut since June 2023, bank profits in Cyprus have soared, marking two consecutive years of record earnings. ...

18. Green oasis or business hub? The fight over Nicosia’s State Fair site

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/green-oasis-or-business-hub-the-fight-over-nicosia-s-state-fair-site

The Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia district MPs, and residents of Engomi are increasing pressure on the government to reconsider its plans for developing the State Fair site. ...

19. The battle over the State Fair site

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-battle-over-the-state-fair-site

The Nicosia Municipality is pushing the government to rethink its plans for the State Fair site, with the issue heating up as discussions intensify between local leaders and officials....

20. DiCarlo’s visit to Cyprus paves the way for Geneva Conference on Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dicarlo-s-visit-to-cyprus-paves-the-way-for-geneva-conference-on-cyprus-issue

The two-day visit of UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Peacekeeping Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, marked a significant step in the UN’s efforts to organize an international conference on the Cyprus issue, set to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, ...

21. EU warns of strong response to possible US tariffs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-of-strong-response-to-possible-us-tariffs

The European Union has expressed deep concern over potential US trade measures, cautioning that any tariffs imposed on European goods would trigger a firm response....

22. Nick Kounoupias, Global Head of IP for Michael Kyprianou Law Firm Appointed to Cyprus AI Taskforce

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nick-kounoupias-global-head-of-ip-for-michael-kyprianou-law-firm-appointed-to-cyprus-ai-taskforce

We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Nick Kounoupias, Global Head of Intellectual Property at Michael Kyprianou LLC, has been appointed by the Cyprus Council of Ministers to the Cyprus AI Taskforce as approved by the Council of Ministers....

23. Christodoulides unveils ambitious plans in State of the Union address

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-unveils-ambitious-plans-in-state-of-the-union-address

President Nicos Christodoulides has outlined a sweeping reform plan for 2025, aiming to enhance governance, strengthen security, and accelerate digital transformation. ...

24. New lending boosted by interest rates and government plans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-lending-boosted-by-interest-rates-and-government-plans

A favorable landscape for Cypriot borrowers is taking shape in 2025, laying the groundwork for a strong year in new lending....

25. 17 year old Cypriot citizens get the right to vote

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/17-year-old-cypriot-citizens-get-the-right-to-vote

In a groundbreaking move for Cyprus, President Nicos Christodoulides called today a historic day for democracy in the country....

26. ECHR tells Cyprus, ''Pay up for buffer zone property used by UN''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-tells-cyprus-pay-up-for-buffer-zone-property-used-by-un

In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Cyprus to compensate a British national for the use of her house in the buffer zone by UN peacekeeping forces without paying rent....

27. Cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt essential for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cooperation-among-cyprus-greece-and-egypt-essential-for-stability-in-the-eastern-mediterranean

In a fluid and volatile international environment, closer cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt has become essential to ensure peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean....

28. Cyprus steps up to protect religious minorities in the Middle East

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-to-protect-religious-minorities-in-the-middle-east

In a region undergoing profound structural changes and historic power realignments, the Republic of Cyprus is not just observing the shifting dynamics, but actively seeking a role for itself in shaping the future....

29. A winter swim in honor of 'Little Heroes'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-winter-swim-in-honor-of-little-heroes

For the 8th consecutive year, participants and attendees gathered on Limassol beach this morning to send a powerful message of support and optimism during the event "Swimming with the OYK for our Little Heroes."...

30. Cyprus battles Turkey’s recognition push for 'TRNC'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-battles-turkey-s-recognition-push-for-trnc

Cyprus’ efforts to secure strong condemnation from the European Union over Turkey's actions to upgrade the status of the self-declared ''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'' (TRNC) have faced significant challenges. ...

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