https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-gives-green-light-to-sweden-s-nato-membership
In a pivotal move, the Turkish parliament has voted in favor of Sweden's NATO membership bid, marking a significant step forward for the Nordic nation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-and-france-propose-radical-restructuring-of-eu-decision-making
In an unprecedented move, Germany and France are advocating for profound changes in the operation and decision-making processes of the European Union (EU).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-foreign-minister-sparks-controversy-with-island-proposal-in-eu-meeting
Israel's foreign minister, Israel Katz, ignited controversy during a crucial EU ministerial meeting on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/congress-urges-biden-host-cyprus-president-at-the-white-house
Greek-American US Congress members of the Hellenic Caucus have sent a letter to US President Joe Biden, urging him to formally welcome the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, to the White House, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-president-praises-france-s-support-for-cyprus-in-paris-meetings
The strategic cooperation between Cyprus and France in the key sectors of security, defence, energy, tourism, trade and education and the mutual will to further deepen them, were emphasised by the President of the Parliament Annita Demetriou and French officials, with whom she met on Wednesday as part of her visit to France....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-reunification-in-2024-despite-50-year-anniversary
Nikos Christodoulides emphasizes the significance of 2024, marking 50 years since the Turkish invasion and 20 years since Cyprus joined the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-speaks-out-on-turkish-activity-near-buffer-zone
President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that all measures are being taken by the Republic of Cyprus so that the sense of security of the residents of the areas adjacent to the buffer zone is not affected in any way by the Turkish provocations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-pushes-for-palestinian-state-amidst-ongoing-gaza-crisis
Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in talks with President Mahmoud Abbas, highlighting U.S. efforts to support postwar plans for Gaza, emphasizing concrete steps toward a Palestinian state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/maria-angela-cuellar-leads-un-efforts-in-cyprus
In a recent announcement, the United Nations has designated Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar as the new personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Cyprus issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-names-colombian-envoy-for-cyprus-ambassador-backs-decision
Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has welcomed the appointment of a UNSG personal envoy on Cyprus saying that she looks forward to working with the envoy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-buffer-zone-tensions-spark-president-s-warning
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has called on UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to convey to Ankara the need for self-restraint with regard to continued violations in the UN buffer zone, expressing “profound concern” that escalating violations would lead to “a serious crisis.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leaders-embrace-appointment-of-un-envoy
In a significant development for the longstanding Cyprus issue, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, former Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs, as his personal envoy for the region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-appoints-maria-angela-holguin-cuellar-as-envoy
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar of Columbia as his envoy for Cyprus, it was announced at the UN regular briefing in New York....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-raises-alarm-on-buffer-zone-militarization
Colin Stewart, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, expressed concern over the increase of militarisation along the buffer zone and said the UN Secretary-General’s report on the peacekeeping mission in Cyprus reflects these concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-details-emerge-in-menendez-s-qatari-bribery-allegations
In a complex legal saga, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez finds himself ensnared in deeper troubles as fresh allegations unfold....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/romania-and-bulgaria-to-be-part-of-the-eu-schengen-area-in-2024
According to a report in the Financial Times, Romania and Bulgaria are set to join the EU's Schengen area in March, signaling the conclusion of talks with Austria....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-york-times-accuses-microsoft-and-openai-for-copyright-infringement
In a legal move unveiled on Wednesday, The New York Times has initiated legal proceedings against Microsoft and OpenAI, accusing them of copyright infringement in the development of their artificial intelligence products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wolfgang-schauble-former-german-finance-minister-dies-at-81
Wolfgang Schäuble, the influential former German Finance Minister and speaker of the Bundestag, passed away at 81, leaving a profound mark on European financial affairs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/as-2023-ends-banks-and-unions-lock-horns-on-pay-structures
The banks and bank employees' unions are at odds over labor issues and the signing of new collective agreements. As we approach the end of 2023, no significant progress has been made in renewing collective agreements during the outgoing year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cheese-industry-shuts-down-amid-regulatory-dispute
The Cyprus Cheesemakers Association has made a unanimous decision to shutter all cheese dairies starting January 10, 2024, following a protracted disagreement with government authorities over regulatory changes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/americans-return-home-in-surprise-venezuela-swap
In a significant diplomatic development, Americans, previously considered wrongfully detained in Venezuela, have touched down at a U.S. military base in San Antonio, Texas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-instructs-tatar-maintain-silence-on-cyprus-issue-until-elections
In a recent meeting between Erdogan and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and Unal Ustel, an order was issued to ''all nationalist groups in the 'TRNC' that speak about the Cyprus problem and especially Ersin Tatar...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-schinas-criticizes-veto-use-stresses-need-for-compromise
European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas voiced concerns about the use of the veto as a primary defense tactic, stating that it hinders compromise rather than facilitating it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-media-law-shift-sparks-concerns-for-journalists
It doesn't come as a shock that, in the debate over the European Media Freedom Act between EU Council member states and the European Parliament, the EU Council incorporated a paragraph into its negotiating stance, stating that national security should be an exception when prohibiting surveillance of journalists and related practices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-summit-reaches-compromise-on-euro-turkish-issues-amidst-cyprus-concerns
The European Union Summit recently brokered an informal compromise on Euro-Turkish matters, redirecting decisions on the Borell/Commission document and proposed ''gifts'' to Ankara to seven pillars...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-faces-dilemma-as-eu-puts-turkey-s-wishes-first
On Monday, behind the scenes in Brussels, an agreement was reached and sealed in the evening at the diplomatic level on Euro-Turkish relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-spills-details-on-unsg-s-envoy-–-big-changes-ahead
Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, has said that the UNSG's envoy for Cyprus should spend time on the island rather than paying a visit for some days, adding that as he has been informed her appointment will go into effect on January 1st, 2024.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-council-s-historic-decision-to-benefit-ukraine-moldova-and-georgia
Without agreement on the European budget, the first day of the European Council meeting was concluded at 2.30 Brussels time (3.30 a.m. on Friday), as no "common ground" was found on the revision of the budget (2021-2027), due to lack of unanimity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boc-revitalizes-former-orphanides-building-in-2026
Thoughts from the past year and a half are taking concrete form for the Bank of Cyprus, particularly concerning its plans for the creation of a new central headquarters (BOC Headquarters - Q H)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-playing-into-putin-s-hands-on-ukraine-aid-threat
In a bold statement, President Joe Biden minced no words as he warned Republicans about unwittingly aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin....
