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31. Israel greenlights controversial West Bank settlement plan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-greenlights-controversial-west-bank-settlement-plan

Israel has granted final approval for the long-stalled E1 settlement plan, paving the way for the construction of about 3,400 housing units in the occupied West Bank, a move critics say could permanently derail prospects for a Palestinian state....

32. Cyprus tells UN: Conflict-related sexual violence from 1974 remains “open wound”

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tells-un-conflict-related-sexual-violence-from-1974-remains-open-wound

Sexual violence from the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 "remains an open wound of the Cypriot society,” Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Maria Michail told the UN Security Council...

33. Spain faces worst wildfires in 45 years, thousands evacuated

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-faces-worst-wildfires-in-45-years-thousands-evacuated

Spain is battling its most destructive wildfires in 45 years after more than 120,000 hectares burned across the north and west in a single day, officials said....

34. Yelling, crying, and presidential interventions: Thekla’s latest beef

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/yelling-crying-and-presidential-interventions-thekla-s-latest-beef

The beef of the week,which apparently involves even the President, is definitely the one between journalist Kousoulos and Thekla (not the Arka one, our own little firecracker). ...

35. The Board of British Cypriots urges London to clarify terms over fighter jet sales and regional security

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-board-of-british-cypriots-urges-london-to-clarify-terms-over-fighter-jet-sales-and-regional-security

The U.K.–Turkey defense agreement announced last month, which includes the sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets and broader defense cooperation between the two countries, has drawn strong reactions from the Cypriot community in Britain....

36. Hope dies last (but the ice cream melts first)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/hope-dies-last-but-the-ice-cream-melts-first

At a well-known tavern in Strovolos, coincidentally and symbolically near the Presidential Palace, when the lights went out due to a power cut, the waiters lit candles, creating a warm (47 degrees Celsius) and very romantic atmosphere. ...

37. Hope was found in the ashes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/hope-was-found-in-the-ashes

The fire in Limassol was a painful tragedy. And yet, as painful as it was, this tragedy also illuminated another, moving and precious aspect of Cypriot society: The power of “we” when everything around collapses....

38. Greek Cypriots face another week in occupied Nicosia jail as military trial delayed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriots-face-another-week-in-occupied-nicosia-jail-as-military-trial-delayed

Tension remains high in the divided capital as the trial of five Greek Cypriots accused of illegally entering a military zone in the Turkish-occupied north was postponed Thursday to August 21. ...

39. Two state websites left wide open to hackers for months

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-state-websites-left-wide-open-to-hackers-for-months

Two key online government services in Cyprus have been operating for months with serious security vulnerabilities, a local cybersecurity expert has revealed....

40. A government dodging responsibility

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-government-dodging-responsibility

While much of Cypriot society demanded that the president assign responsibility for the deadly wildfire and issue a sincere apology, a marathon debate in Parliament revealed ministers and civil servants seemingly free of blame....

41. Senegalese diplomat set to lead UN mission in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senegalese-diplomat-set-to-lead-un-mission-in-cyprus

The United Nations is set to bring a seasoned hand to Cyprus, with Senegalese diplomat Khassim Diagne poised to become the next Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNFICYP. ...

42. Cyprus chaos: Sausage pies, scorched politics, and TikTok cops

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-chaos-sausage-pies-scorched-politics-and-tiktok-cops

The viral photo of the week showing Americans posing proudly in front of a… sad little plate of sausage pies sparked plenty of commentary....

43. UK trade envoy faces calls to quit over visit to occupied Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-trade-envoy-faces-calls-to-quit-over-visit-to-occupied-cyprus

Afzal Khan, a Labour MP and Britain’s special trade envoy to Turkey, is under mounting pressure to resign after a controversial trip to the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus. ...

44. Political tug-of-war in Nicosia over €25M power cable payment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/political-tug-of-war-in-nicosia-over-€25m-power-cable-payment

A brewing dispute within Cyprus’ government over the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project is turning into a serious political headache just as €25 million is due for disbursement to Greece’s ADMIE, the project operator....

45. Cyprus’ ghost story is suffocating its future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-ghost-story-is-suffocating-its-future

Twenty-two years ago, in April 2003, I crossed a checkpoint for the first time with my mother and grandmother to see their old home in Famagusta....

46. Firestorm in the Palace

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firestorm-in-the-palace

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is under growing pressure as criticism mounts over his government’s handling of last month’s deadly fire and the political fallout it has unleashed. ...

47. Gaza's untold truth: What the media won't tell you

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/gaza-s-untold-truth-what-the-media-won-t-tell-you

In an era of 24/7 news coverage, where every image travels the globe in seconds, the loudest voices are not always the most truthful ones....

48. Lena Samara, daughter of former Greek PM, dies at 34

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lena-samara-daughter-of-former-greek-pm-dies-at-34

The funeral of Lena Samara, daughter of former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, will be held Monday, August 11, at the Church of Saints Theodoros at the First Cemetery of Athens, the family announced. She passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening at the age of 34....

49. Motorcyclists block road to occupied Cyprus, sparking social media firestorm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/motorcyclists-block-road-to-occupied-cyprus-sparking-social-media-firestorm

A large group of motorcyclists gathered at the Agios Dometios checkpoint early this week, symbolically blocking the road leading to the occupied areas of Cyprus. The peaceful protest aimed to draw attention to ongoing tensions surrounding the island’s divided status....

50. Were our firefighting helicopters for display purposes only?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/were-our-firefighting-helicopters-for-display-purposes-only

Two days before the devastating wildfires, the Auditor General sent a letter asking why helicopters, hired through a no-bid process, were sitting idle in Paphos instead of helping fight fires....

51. Israel greenlights Gaza takeover in push to dismantle Hamas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-greenlights-gaza-takeover-in-push-to-dismantle-hamas

Israel’s security cabinet has signed off on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan for the military to take control of Gaza City and strip Hamas of its weapons, his office announced early Friday....

52. Israel and its dilemmas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/israel-and-its-dilemmas

Israel today stands at a pivotal, absolutely existential crossroads. At its helm is a politician who has nowhere to “land” if he loses the elections and who depends crucially on small extremist parties....

53. New flight route links London Stansted to occupied north via Turkey

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-flight-route-links-london-stansted-to-occupied-north-via-turkey

A new flight route from London Stansted to the occupied airport of Tymbou in the northern part of Cyprus began operations on August 5, with a stopover in Istanbul or Ankara. ...

54. Top U.S. fire experts land in Cyprus to probe Limassol blaze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-u-s-fire-experts-land-in-cyprus-to-probe-limassol-blaze

A team of elite U.S. fire investigators arrived in Cyprus Wednesday to begin an in-depth look into the recent wildfires that ravaged the mountains of Limassol....

55. Community leaders witness political infighting in Parliament instead of needed solutions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/community-leaders-witness-political-infighting-in-parliament-instead-of-needed-solutions

The community leader of Lofou, Yiannos Neophytou, expressed disappointment Tuesday following a Parliamentary session on the recent wildfires in the Limassol district, saying local leaders expected solutions but instead witnessed political infighting....

56. Why our politicians fail to manage crises

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-our-politicians-fail-to-manage-crises

The most compelling argument for our political leaders to grasp the value of immediacy is this: governments no longer fall because of the opposition....

57. Cyprus is a magnet for foreign companies as registrations surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-is-a-magnet-for-foreign-companies-as-registrations-surge

Foreign companies are flocking to Cyprus at a growing pace, with business registrations up by 30% in just six weeks, a sign that the island is solidifying its position as a prime investment hub in the region....

58. Cyprus wildfire boss was in Australia during deadly blaze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wildfire-boss-was-in-australia-during-deadly-blaze

As raging wildfires swept through Cyprus last month, killing two people and devastating communities, the official tasked with coordinating the state’s wildfire response was more than 13,000 kilometers away in Australia....

59. ''Order! Order!'' John Bercow Joins Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/order-order-john-bercow-joins-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025

Known for his booming calls of ''Order! Order!'' in the House of Commons, John Bercow, one of the most recognizable figures in British politics, will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit this October....

60. Who set Troodos on fire? Spoiler alert: It wasn’t the trees’ fault

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/who-set-troodos-on-fire-spoiler-alert-it-wasn-t-the-trees-fault

Let me kick things off with two completely unrelated questions: When exactly are all 13 mobile desalination units finally going to start working? ...

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