https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lagarde-warns-of-potential-economic-threats-to-europe-under-possible-trump-return
In a recent exclusive interview with CNN's Richard Quest, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde cautioned Europe to brace itself for potential economic challenges......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-demands-complete-israeli-withdrawal-in-ceasefire-talks
In a tragic incident on Tuesday, at least 11 people, including four children, lost their lives in an Israeli strike on a residential building in Deir al-Balah, Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-president-demands-clarity-amidst-chaos
Today, Mrs. Annita Dimitriou, President of the Democratic Rally (DISY), penned a letter to the President of the Republic, focusing on the Cyprus issue ahead of the upcoming meetings in Cyprus with the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elam-s-shadow-unveiling-the-far-right-s-fascist-roots
''Nazis or just another populist party?'' This has been the question in Germany for years regarding the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chamber-of-commerce-exposes-government-s-failure-on-buffer-zone-unfairness
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) approaches the issue of expanding the list of products falling under the Green Line Regulation......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-nsc-chief-joins-cyprus-israel-talks-on-maritime-assistance
Curtis Ried, the Chief of Staff for the U.S. National Security Council (NSC) joined the Republic of Cyprus and Israeli officials "for productive discussions on Cyprus’s maritime assistance corridor concept"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alphamega-riots-amplify-football-strife
The management of violence in stadiums hinges on the outcomes of the upcoming extraordinary CFA meeting this Friday, prompted by the recent turmoil at ''Alphamega''....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-mps-decry-threats-to-media-freedom-at-european-assembly
Cypriot MPs Yiorgos Loukaides and Christiana Erotokritou spoke about the importance of freedom of speech and on the increasing......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-urges-eu-action-on-border-surveillance
Cyprus' Minister for the Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, emphasized the necessity for the European Union to collaborate with third countries in enhancing border surveillance, particularly the maritime border with Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-amendments-reducing-sick-leave-for-civil-servants
The Cabinet of Ministers, led by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, has greenlit a significant amendment to regulations governing sick leave for civil servants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/committee-reviews-proposal-to-limit-benefits-for-former-officials
The Parliament's Institutional Committee has deliberated on a legislative proposal by MP Alexandra Attalides, suggesting a time limit of five years for certain benefits granted to former ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-of-the-union-genuine-commitments-or-political-maneuvering
The Cyprus President’s State of the Union address is to take place on Monday in the presence of representatives of the Legislative and Judiciary, and other officials, Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-diplomacy-shifts-gears-with-un-envoy-s-arrival
A period of mobility as regards the Cyprus problem begins with the arrival in Cyprus of the personal envoy of UN Secretary-General, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hooliganism-in-cyprus-a-plea-for-political-action
The recent incidents at ''Alphamega'' and the Apollon-AEL Cup match follow a familiar pattern, underscoring the government's struggle to tackle sports-related issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hooligans-force-suspension-of-alphamega-stadium-match
The events that unfolded on the evening of Wednesday, January 24, at Limassol's ''Alphamega'' stadium during the football match between Apollon and AEL have exposed the authorities as powerless....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-links-turkish-cypriot-rights-violations-to-1974-invasion
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly, emphasizing that any violation of Turkish Cypriot human rights ...
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/will-the-far-right-push-germany-towards-a-dexit
In an exclusive interview with the Financial Times, Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), expressed support for a ''Dexit'' referendum, citing the UK's Brexit as a model for Germany.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/restoring-ammos-tou-kampouri-–-before-and-after-images
The Cypriot ''monument'' to the audacity surrounding the naturalization program, manifested as an environmental crime on the beach "Ammos tou Kampouri" in Ayia Napa, remains an unresolved issue that competent authorities sought to address following public outcry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hostage-families-urgently-plead-for-release-in-parliament-chaos
In a gripping display of anguish, relatives of Israelis held captive by Palestinian gunmen stormed a Jerusalem parliamentary committee on Monday, urging lawmakers to intensify efforts to free their loved ones....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commissioner-zannetou-reveals-details-on-alcohol-test-incident
In a comprehensive statement released on Monday, Commissioner Louiza Christodoulidou Zannetou offered detailed insights into the recent controversy stemming from an alcohol test conducted on an official on January 11, 2024.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-society-a-landscape-where-pizzas-outpace-police
We live in a society where pizzas arrive faster than the police, once remarked French director Claude Chabrol, and I fear this holds particularly true in the case of our state. Unfortunately, unlike the Cypriot Police, the Cypriot underworld operates like a Swiss watch....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/black-holes-in-public-safety
Last week, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis pledged to enhance security, proposing an increased uniformed presence in the city center to combat crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/official-s-breathalyzer-controversy-sparks-reactions
The President's office has taken a measured stance on the case of a state official who reportedly tested positive in a breathalyzer test and allegedly refused a second sample for retesting, a legal requirement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/300-000-strong-protests-sweep-germany-against-far-right
Over the weekend, Germany witnessed an unprecedented wave of protests with approximately 300,000 people taking to the streets nationwide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mythologizing-nikos-koshis
The portrayal of Nikos Koshis as a role model for combating organized crime, being showcased on various TV stations whenever crime rates surge, has consistently caused me significant embarrassment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assessing-the-president-s-letter-on-turkish-offenses
President Christodoulides urgently appealed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, seeking intervention to curb Turkish violations in the buffer zone, expressing concern about the potential for a serious crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-model-links-retirement-age-to-life-expectancy
The consequences of an aging population have for many years been a headache for many countries, including Greece, and have provoked opposition from many politicians and public opinion,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/be-specific-mr-stewart
''It would be particularly interesting if the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative would list each side’s violations in the buffer zone and their characteristics''....
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....
