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08 February, 2025
 

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1. Faulty airbags, political theatrics, and a President playing Messi

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/faulty-airbags-political-theatrics-and-a-president-playing-messi

The faulty airbag saga isn’t going away anytime soon, as car owners across Cyprus (which, let’s be honest, means practically everyone—good luck finding a family without at least one problematic vehicle) are refusing to shoulder the extra costs....

2. Trump sanctions ICC in defense of Netanyahu

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-sanctions-icc-in-defense-of-netanyahu

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), blasting its actions as ''illegal and unjustifiable'' after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant....

3. Simon Aykut allegedly threatened President Christodoulides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/simon-aykut-allegedly-threatened-president-christodoulides

Simon Aykut, an Israeli property developer and founder of the controversial Afik Group, is awaiting trial in Cyprus, facing serious accusations that he threatened the country’s president, Nicos Christodoulides. ...

4. Alexandroupolis and Cyprus in Ankara's ''crosshairs''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alexandroupolis-and-cyprus-in-ankara-s-crosshairs

From the upgrading of Alexandroupolis as a naval base to the military support of Cyprus, the strategic rearrangement of the region raises serious questions about the future security balances in the Mediterranean and the Balkans....

5. Car distributors exploiting drivers with fees on airbag recalls

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/car-distributors-exploiting-drivers-with-fees-on-airbag-recalls

Lawmakers are taking aim at two car distributors accused of charging administrative fees for replacing recalled airbags, calling the practice ''obscene'' and ''exploitative.''...

6. Greek Defense Minister Dendias in Cyprus to strengthen military ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-defense-minister-dendias-in-cyprus-to-strengthen-military-ties

Greece’s Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, is in Cyprus on Wednesday for a series of high-level meetings, including talks with President Nikos Christodoulides and his Cypriot counterpart, Vasilis Palmas....

7. Trump wants US to ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in shocking proposal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-wants-us-to-‘take-over-and-‘own-gaza-in-shocking-proposal

In a stunning policy shift, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a plan for the United States to ''take over'' and ''own'' Gaza, proposing a redevelopment initiative that he claims would turn the war-torn enclave into the ''Riviera of the Middle East.''...

8. Cyprus's car market is a tangled mess

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-s-car-market-is-a-tangled-mess

On Monday, February 3rd, manufacturers decided to immobilize 138 vehicles due to the risk of faulty TAKATA airbags, and another 138 due to brake issues....

9. Europe at a crossroads: Act now or fade into irrelevance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-at-a-crossroads-act-now-or-fade-into-irrelevance

Cyprus MP Michalis Sophocleous has laid out a stark and urgent vision for the European Union’s future. His recent statement on X is not just a policy wishlist—it’s a call for Europe to wake up before it becomes a relic of the past....

10. Trump seeks approval for $1 billion arms sale to Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-seeks-approval-for-$1-billion-arms-sale-to-israel

The Trump administration has formally asked Congress to approve a $1 billion arms package for Israel, including thousands of bombs and heavy-duty engineering equipment, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Monday....

11. A week in Cyprus: Broken promises, electricity woes, and a Valentine’s Day summit?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-week-in-cyprus-broken-promises-electricity-woes-and-a-valentine-s-day-summit

The government keeps repeating the same promises, but according to DISY, that won’t be enough to convince the public. But why not? Repetition helps people absorb information, right? ...

12. President Christodoulides met today with the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-met-today-with-the-un-secretary-general-s-special-representative-in-cyprus

President Nikos Christodoulides met earlier today at the Presidential Palace with Colin Stewart, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus....

13. Deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in nearly 25 years claims 67 lives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadliest-u-s-aviation-disaster-in-nearly-25-years-claims-67-lives

A horrific midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet on January 29, 2025, has resulted in the deaths of all 67 people aboard the two aircraft....

14. Cyprus vs. bureaucracy: Can the red tape finally be cut?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-vs-bureaucracy-can-the-red-tape-finally-be-cut

For years, bureaucracy has been a major roadblock for businesses in Cyprus. ...

15. 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. ...

16. Schools in Dromolaxia-Meneou face closure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schools-in-dromolaxia-meneou-face-closure

Twelve schools in the Dromolaxia-Meneou municipality in are at risk of closure on Monday due to a strike by school staff over unpaid wages....

17. Cyprus’ housing is in crisis as foreign buyers take over the market

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-housing-is-in-crisis-as-foreign-buyers-take-over-the-market

As housing becomes an increasingly pressing issue for the majority of Cypriots, Parliament is opening up a debate on the surge in real estate purchases by third-country nationals....

18. Finally! The night we've all been waiting for! (No, not Eurovision)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/finally-the-night-we-ve-all-been-waiting-for-no-not-eurovision

Finally! The night we've all been waiting for. Tonight at 7 p.m., Cyprus will witness a grand moment—not the Eurovision finals, but something equally thrilling (or so we’re told)....

19. UN envoy heads to Cyprus for crucial talks on peace process

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-heads-to-cyprus-for-crucial-talks-on-peace-process

UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo is set to visit Cyprus on February 10 for meetings with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, as the push for progress on the Cyprus issue continues. ...

20. Limassol soars, bananas bend, and ambulances demand more car crashes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/limassol-soars-bananas-bend-and-ambulances-demand-more-car-crashes

The mayor of Limassol has expressed concerns over the ''Pay As You Throw'' program. Oh, for heaven’s sake. Personally, I believe Limassolians should pay double what everyone else pays—and without complaints. ...

21. Four Israeli soldiers freed, but disputes over civilian release spark tension

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-israeli-soldiers-freed-but-disputes-over-civilian-release-spark-tension

Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers on Saturday in a second wave of hostage releases under a fragile ceasefire agreement. The women, who had been held since the October 7 attacks, were handed over in a dramatic public display in Gaza City. ...

22. Hamas to release more hostages in second exchange

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-to-release-more-hostages-in-second-exchange

Hamas has announced plans to release the names of four hostages on Friday, who are set to be freed on Saturday as part of the second exchange in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. ...

23. Trump orders release of secret assassination files

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-orders-release-of-secret-assassination-files

In a move stirring significant controversy, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the declassification of decades-old government records tied to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. ...

24. Football clubs slam Omonia's involvement in tax talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/football-clubs-slam-omonia-s-involvement-in-tax-talks

A group of five major Cypriot football clubs issued a joint statement following their meeting with the Tax Commissioner yesterday, clarifying their stance on overdue debts to the state and calling out certain actions they deem disruptive to the ongoing dialogue....

25. Holier than Thou, but stuck in the Middle Ages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/holier-than-thou-but-stuck-in-the-middle-ages

"I want to lead a saintly life, but the devil won’t let me," was a saying my late grandmother often repeated. ...

26. $500 billion AI project aims to transform the U.S., but sparks rivalries

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/$500-billion-ai-project-aims-to-transform-the-u-s-but-sparks-rivalries

President Donald Trump and leading tech executives have announced an ambitious $500 billion project, dubbed "Stargate," aimed at expanding AI data centers across the United States. ...

27. Tatar rejects Christodoulides' package on crossing points

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-rejects-christodoulides-package-on-crossing-points

Ersin Tatar is considering sending a letter to the UN Secretary-General....

28. Stella Kyriakides warns against U.S. withdrawal from WHO

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-warns-against-u-s-withdrawal-from-who

Former European Union Commissioner for Health, Stella Kyriakides, has raised alarms over the United States' decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO)....

29. Cypriots losing confidence in solar energy amid frequent shutdowns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-losing-confidence-in-solar-energy-amid-frequent-shutdowns

In recent years, Cyprus has been pushing hard to adopt renewable energy, particularly solar energy, by encouraging homeowners to install photovoltaic (PV) systems. ...

30. 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....

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