https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/local-shipowner-s-union-donates-€300-000-worth-of-food-supplies
Cyprus Union of Shipowners decided to actively participate and contribute to the efforts of the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza through the ''Amalthea'' Initiative....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/porn-star-stormy-daniels-speaks-out-on-trump-encounter-in-court
Porn star Stormy Daniels has described to jurors an awkward and unexpected sexual encounter she claims she had with Donald Trump in 2006....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-agents-foiled-in-attempt-to-kill-zelensky
Ukrainian authorities have uncovered a sinister plot involving missiles and drones aimed at assassinating President Volodymyr Zelensky, along with high-ranking officials in Ukraine's intelligence community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cuellar-s-strategic-plan-to-ease-tensions-in-cyprus-problem
The return of UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Maria Angela Holguín Cuéllar, to Nicosia on Tuesday evening marks a pivotal moment since her appointment last January and holds the key to breaking the ongoing seven-year deadlock in Cyprus talks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/millions-saved-in-cyprus-pension-reform
The saga surrounding multiple pensions remains in limbo, as two bills navigate the corridors of power, scrutinized by the Presidential office, Cabinet, and Parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-halts-weapon-shipment-to-israel-over-rafah-invasion-concerns
US President Joe Biden’s administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week in opposition to apparent moves by the Israelis to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, a senior administration official has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-day-celebrations-in-cyprus-for-20-years-in-eu
Events celebrating Europe Day and the 20th Anniversary of Cyprus' accession to the EU are being organised this week by the European Parliament......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/navalnaya-accuses-putin-of-lies-theft-and-murder
Exiled Kremlin critic, Yulia Navalnaya, launched scathing accusations against Vladimir Putin today, branding him as a ''liar, thief, murderer,'' just moments before the commencement of his fifth presidential inauguration, marking his return to the helm of Russia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-s-leader-targets-hungary-serbia-for-investments
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend most of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries in the continent’s eastern half, a region that Beijing has used as a foothold for its expanding economic ambitions in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-updates-cyprus-president-on-eu-strategy
President Nikos Christodoulides will hear what the personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General, María Angela Holguín Cuéllar, has to say about her contacts in the EU and elsewhere, the previous days and her thoughts on the next steps, Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbotis told the Cyprus News Agency, ahead of the envoy’s new visit on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-returns-to-cyprus-for-talks-president-seeks-breakthrough
UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Cyprus Ángela Holguín Cuéllar is expected on the island on Tuesday for a new round of contacts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-extends-heartfelt-easter-message
From the historic halls of the Presidential Palace, President Christodoulides extended heartfelt Easter greetings to the people of Cyprus, encapsulating the spirit of the holiday in a message of hope, unity, and resilience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-predict-few-coal-plants-to-survive-stricter-us-regulations
New climate rules imposed by Joe Biden’s administration requiring huge cuts in carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants will accelerate the decline of an industry that until recently provided most of America’s power, experts say, potentially even dealing a death blow to coal in the US....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-halts-trade-with-israel-prompting-israeli-criticism
Turkey is ''freezing'' all exports and imports to and from Israel starting today, according to two Turkish officials with knowledge of the matter, cited by Bloomberg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-dismantle-pro-palestinian-encampment-at-ucla-amid-tense-standoff
Police at UCLA moved in on Thursday morning to dismantle the pro-Palestinian encampment, resulting in numerous arrests and the dispersal of most protesters. The operation followed UCLA's declaration of the camp as "unlawful" and escalated after a violent attack on the camp earlier in the week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-urges-china-russia-that-humans-must-have-total-control-over-nuclear-arms
A senior U.S. official on Thursday urged China and Russia to match declarations by the United States and others that only humans, and never artificial intelligence, would make decisions on deploying nuclear weapons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-announces-€1b-aid-package-for-lebanon-during-visit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a substantial €1 billion support package for Lebanon, emphasizing the European Union's enduring commitment to assist the country and its people....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ursula-von-der-leyen-commends-cyprus-for-20-years-of-transformation
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, emphasized the pivotal role of the European Union (EU) in fostering peace in Cyprus...
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ucla-protests-prompt-large-police-deployment
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has become a focal point of tension as clashes erupted between pro-Palestinian activists and supporters of Israel, echoing similar unrest unfolding across American campuses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-hotspots-where-cypriots-are-headed-to-this-easter
The Easter festive period can actually be described as the vanguard of the summer holidays for Cypriots who choose to holiday outside Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-considers-downgrading-marijuana
In a historic shift in American drug policy, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is poised to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, moving it from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, alongside substances like ketamine and certain anabolic steroids,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eni-discusses-exploitation-scenarios-and-priority-solutions
ENI's discoveries in Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the scenarios for the exploitation of the confirmed drillings as well as the preferred solutions to efficiently meet domestic energy priorities were discussed in a meeting with the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-7-000-candidates-vie-for-3-227-seats-in-june-9-polls
In preparation for the June 9, 2024 elections in Cyprus, Chief Returning Officer Dr. Elikkos Elia announced on Tuesday a significant level of candidate interest and voter eligibility. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-and-sunak-discuss-humanitarian-aid-and-regional-affairs
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides engaged in a telephone conversation with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday, discussing various pressing issues including the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza via a maritime corridor from Cyprus, regional developments, the migration crisis, and updates on the Cyprus issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-awaits-us-approval-for-gaza-aid-departure-amidst-amalthea-initiative
We are ready to go ahead as soon as we receive the green light from the United States, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, referring to the next departure of a vessel loaded with humanitarian aid from Larnaca to Gaza in the context of the Cypriot initiative ''Amalthea''....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/melco-s-european-expansion-hit-by-tax-cuts-in-occupied-cyprus-casinos
Melco Resorts & Entertainment's grand venture, the City of Dreams Mediterranean, faces a dramatic twist in its European odyssey as northern Cyprus casinos brace for a tax overhaul. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-won-t-yield-to-blackmail-on-larnaca-port-issue-says-president
President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized on Tuesday that the state cannot be blackmailed by anyone, stating that efforts are underway to find a solution to the issue of the Larnaca port.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-christodoulides-headline-cyprus-eu-anniversary-at-palace
President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will attend an event at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Wednesday marking the 20th anniversary of the accession of Cyprus to the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-black-sheep-to-eu-bridge
On the 20th anniversary of Cyprus' accession to the European Union, retired Ambassador Theophilos Theophilou reflects on the nation's journey from being labeled ''the black sheep'' to becoming a pivotal bridge to the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/our-neighborhood-just-got-unpredictable-again
This part of the world has always been full of surprises. The most recent came on Friday afternoon when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at the United States and Israel and said he was calling off a planned visit to Washington. ...
