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28 March, 2024
 

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1. Cyprus plays key role in EU's operation ASPIDES

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-plays-key-role-in-eu-s-operation-aspides

In response to increased threats from the Houthi terrorist group, the European Union has approved the initiation of Operation ASPIDES, aiming to bolster security and freedom for European shipping in the Red Sea. ...

2. Greek shipowner seeks US help over seized tanker amid rising tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-shipowner-seeks-us-help-over-seized-tanker-amid-rising-tensions

Empire Navigation Inc., the Greek shipowner of an oil tanker seized by Iran, said it sought any help from the US government in regaining control of its vessel in a US court filing on Thursday....

3. Iranian navy confirms seizure of Greek-owned tanker in Gulf of Oman

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-iranian-navy-confirms-seizure-of-greek-owned-tanker-in-gulf-of-oman

Iran's navy has claimed responsibility for the seizure of the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker St Nikolas in the Gulf of Oman, as reported by Iranian media. ...

4. Greek tanker hijacked in Persian Gulf, heads towards Iranian port

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-tanker-hijacked-in-persian-gulf-heads-towards-iranian-port

In a concerning development, shipping sources and the British Maritime Safety and Security Office (UKMTO) report the hijacking of a ship of Greek interests in the Persian Gulf, ...

5. Yemen's Houthi movement joins Israel-Hamas conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yemen-s-houthi-movement-joins-israel-hamas-conflict

The Yemen-based Houthi movement has joined the Israel-Hamas war, extending the conflict to the far side of the Middle East....

6. Cyprus expands diplomatic presence in Indonesia and Argentina

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-expands-diplomatic-presence-in-indonesia-and-argentina

Cyprus expands its diplomatic presence abroad, by opening in October, diplomatic missions in Indonesia (Jakarta) and Argentina (Buenos Aires)...

7. US plane brings captives back home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-plane-brings-captives-back-home

The plane carrying five American citizens freed as part of a deal between the U.S. and Iran have now landed back home in the United States....

8. Water stress looms over Cyprus as part of global crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-stress-looms-over-cyprus-as-part-of-global-crisis

Cyprus is among the 25 countries facing extremely high water stress each year, the World Resources Institute (WRI) said in a recent study. In total, these countries are home to a quarter of the Earth's population, while at least 50% of the world's population - some 4 billion people - is under highly water-stressed conditions for at least one month of the year....

9. Cyprus-Oman double taxation agreement approved

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-oman-double-taxation-agreement-approved

The Council of Ministers approved on Wednesday an agreement for double taxation avoidance and the prevention of tax evasion regarding income taxes as well as the relevant protocol between the Republic of Cyprus and the Sultanate of Oman, Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos said after the Cabinet meeting....

10. Another Greek tanker embroiled in US-Iran oil wars

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-greek-tanker-embroiled-in-us-iran-oil-wars

A Greek-owned oil tanker sailed out of trouble on Wednesday when a US missile destroyer responded to an incident with the Iranian Navy, as Tehran still has an axe to grind with Athens over oil seizures based on American sanctions...

11. EU nationals to require electronic travel authorization (ETA) starting next year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-nationals-to-require-electronic-travel-authorization-eta-starting-next-year

Nationals of the 27 European Union Member States traveling to the United Kingdom will need to apply for an electronic travel authorization (ETA) starting next year, which will cost them almost €12....

12. UK to require travel authorization from Nov 2023, exempting EU citizens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-to-require-travel-authorization-from-nov-2023-exempting-eu-citizens

The United Kingdom authorities have announced that the country will introduce a travel authorization requirement – the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – in November 2023, but this will not apply to EU nationals until next year....

13. Turkey wants to become a natural gas 'supermarket'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-wants-to-become-a-natural-gas-supermarket

Turkey will hold a natural gas summit on February 14-15 to bring together gas supplier countries and Europe’s consumer countries in Istanbul, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Monday....

14. The week that shook Brussels saw a police stakeout, piles of cash, and reform promises

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-week-that-shook-brussels-saw-a-police-stakeout-piles-of-cash-and-reform-promises

The police had been waiting since dawn. Officers from the special unit of Belgium’s federal police gathered on Rue Wiertz, close to the European Parliament in Brussels. ...

15. EU citizens can now apply for a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-citizens-can-now-apply-for-a-visa-on-arrival-in-saudi-arabia

Citizens from European Union countries planning to travel to Saudi Arabia will be subject to the new tourist visa scheme that the latter’s authorities have introduced in order to increase the number of international visitors to the country....

16. Αll passengers arriving in Cyprus need to present a negative PCR test prior to departure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/all-passengers-arriving-in-cyprus-need-to-present-a-negative-pcr-test-prior-to-departure

The Health Ministry has announced new regulations for passengers arriving in Cyprus, effective the 4th of January. According to the announcement, all passengers regardless of their vaccination course, are asked to present a negative PCR 48 hrs prior to their departure....

17. Cypriot FM visits Gulf before US inauguration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-fm-visits-gulf-before-us-inauguration

Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides flew to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to hold a private meeting with his counterpart, days after the two countries signed a military cooperation agreement but also days before a changing of the guard in Washington could spell trouble for US arms sales to Gulf states...

18. French aircraft carrier in Cyprus Block 8

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-aircraft-carrier-in-cyprus-block-8

Amid rising tensions in the East Mediterranean, the flagship of the French Navy, aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle, remains in Block 8 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone, bearing a small fleet of Rafale fighter jets, helicopters, other aircraft and drones....

19. President: Cyprus does what is necessary for stability and peace in the region

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-cyprus-does-what-is-necessary-for-stability-and-peace-in-the-region

President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday, January 14th, that the government does whatever is necessary, through diplomatic means, in order for international law, stability and peace in the region to prevail....

20. Britain begins escorting all UK vessels through Hormuz Strait

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/britain-begins-escorting-all-uk-vessels-through-hormuz-strait

Britain has started sending a warship to accompany all British-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a change in policy announced on Thursday after the government previously said it did not have resources to do so. ...

21. Trump calls off Iran strikes at the last minute

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-calls-off-iran-strikes-at-the-last-minute

22. Motive behind tanker attacks unclear

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/motive-behind-tanker-attacks-unclear

23. Female skier is first Cypriot to reach North Pole

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/female-skier-is-first-cypriot-to-reach-north-pole

Cypriot Stephanie Solomonides is among 11 women who went on a weeklong journey to the North Pole, and she has a message for Cypriots and the entire world...

24. Stockholm church bells play 'Wake me up' in Avicii tribute

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/stockholm-church-bells-play-wake-me-up-in-avicii-tribute

The family of the artist said they were grateful for the numerous public tributes paid, but offered no details on his unexpected death...

25. Famous electronic music DJ Avicii found dead at age 28

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/famous-electronic-music-dj-avicii-found-dead-at-age-28

Avicii, known for hits like “Wake Me Up” and “Hey Brother,” announced in 2016 that he was retiring from touring...

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