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1. Germany faces uncertainty as Scholz fires finance minister

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-faces-uncertainty-as-scholz-fires-finance-minister

Germany’s governing coalition faces a major crisis amid economic challenges and mounting political strife, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner and announced he will seek a parliamentary vote of confidence on January 15. If Scholz fails to secure support, Germany could see elections as early as March....

2. Europe braces for Trump’s return as leaders offer cautious congratulations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-braces-for-trump-s-return-as-leaders-offer-cautious-congratulations

European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have cautiously congratulated Donald Trump on his claimed U.S. election victory....

3. EU pushing for economic ties with Turkey, but where does that leave Cyprus?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-pushing-for-economic-ties-with-turkey-but-where-does-that-leave-cyprus

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis, Brussels and Berlin are working to upgrade the Turkish Customs Union, viewing it as a pathway to strengthen economic ties with Turkey. ...

4. Germany: €60 billion budget shortfall rocks Europe's largest economy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-€60-billion-budget-shortfall-rocks-europe-s-largest-economy

Germany’s tax revenues are projected to fall nearly €60 billion short of earlier expectations over the next five years, intensifying budget challenges for Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government and straining the already fragile three-party coalition....

5. Germany’s hardline on Syrian deportations gives Cyprus green light for returns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-hardline-on-syrian-deportations-gives-cyprus-green-light-for-returns

In a landmark ruling, Germany’s Supreme Administrative Court in Munster has determined that some areas of Syria can now be considered "safe," despite the ongoing civil war....

6. Floods across Europe kill 16, evacuations intensify

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/floods-across-europe-kill-16-evacuations-intensify

Torrential rain and severe flooding in central and eastern Europe have claimed at least 16 lives, with numerous individuals still missing....

7. Germany's border crackdown sparks EU tensions over immigration policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-border-crackdown-sparks-eu-tensions-over-immigration-policy

In a report in this Sunday's Kathimerini by Pavlos Xanthoulis, Germany’s decision to tighten immigration controls and reintroduce land border checks has raised concerns about the future of the Schengen Agreement and the European Union’s unity on migration policy....

8. Cyprus follows Germany’s lead on refugee returns to Syria

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-follows-germany-s-lead-on-refugee-returns-to-syria

A recent Islamist terror attack in Solingen, which left three people dead, is prompting a reevaluation of Germany's migration policies ahead of upcoming national elections....

9. Paris ranks as Europe’s most expensive city for housing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paris-ranks-as-europe-s-most-expensive-city-for-housing

Paris remains the most expensive city in Europe for free-market housing, with an average price of 14,900 euros per square meter, according to a report by Deloitte....

10. Transparency concerns cloud EU vote on Ursula von der Leyen's presidency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transparency-concerns-cloud-eu-vote-on-ursula-von-der-leyen-s-presidency

The political fate of Ursula von der Leyen hangs in the balance today as 720 Members of the European Parliament convene in Strasbourg at 1 p.m. local time......

11. Politico: Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, Kaja Kallas get top spots

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/politico-ursula-von-der-leyen-antonio-costa-kaja-kallas-get-top-spots

In a significant development, negotiators from six EU leaders have reached an agreement on the allocation of top positions within the European Commission, European Council, and foreign policy service. ...

12. Far-right surges in European elections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-right-surges-in-european-elections

In a dramatic turn of events, far-right parties across Europe have secured significant gains in the recent EU elections, particularly in Germany and France. ...

13. Germany to arrest Netanyahu if he visits country

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-to-arrest-netanyahu-if-he-visits-country

Germany has confirmed it will arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country amidst allegations of war crimes by the International Criminal Court....

14. EU summit stirs hope for Cyprus President's role in Turkey talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-summit-stirs-hope-for-cyprus-president-s-role-in-turkey-talks

The possibility of adding a paragraph on EU-Turkey relations to the conclusions of the European Council Summit that is taking place in Brussels remains open after the meeting......

15. Germany probes Russian leaked military talks on Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-probes-russian-leaked-military-talks-on-ukraine

German authorities are launching an investigation following the emergence of an audio recording in which German military officials purportedly discuss aiding Ukraine, including the potential deployment of Taurus missiles, in Russia. ...

16. Germany legalizes limited cannabis use, joining global trend

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-legalizes-limited-cannabis-use-joining-global-trend

Germany passed a law on Friday legalizing the cultivation and possession of limited amounts of cannabis, joining a small group of countries and jurisdictions that have taken similar steps....

17. Wolfgang Schäuble, former German Finance Minister, dies at 81

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wolfgang-schauble-former-german-finance-minister-dies-at-81

Wolfgang Schäuble, the influential former German Finance Minister and speaker of the Bundestag, passed away at 81, leaving a profound mark on European financial affairs....

18. Democracy is ailing because we are failing it

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/democracy-is-ailing-because-we-are-failing-it

Interestingly, here as in the rest of Europe, the big ''winner'' of what happened after October 7 in Israel is one and only. The far right....

19. Foreign Minister addresses UN on Pyla and Cyprus problem

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-minister-addresses-un-on-pyla-and-cyprus-problem

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos began his contacts in New York, on the sidelines of the High Level Week of the 78th UN General Assembly. ...

20. President exudes ''cautious optimism'' for Cyprus problem resolution

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-exudes-cautious-optimism-for-cyprus-problem-resolution

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides conveyed "cautious optimism" after being briefed by EU leaders at the EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit. The discussions with Turkish President Tayip Erdogan during the NATO meeting in Vilnius were among the key topics discussed....

21. UN and EU push for Cyprus Problem breakthrough

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-and-eu-push-for-cyprus-problem-breakthrough

The United Nations and the European Union are making efforts to break the current deadlock in the Cyprus problem, recognizing the significant role of Turkey. Diplomatic sources have revealed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appears open to resuming the negotiating process....

22. EU envoy a modern European approach, says Letymbiotis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-envoy-a-modern-european-approach-says-letymbiotis

The proposal for the appointment of a special envoy from the EU for the Cyprus issue is a modern European proposal that can change the EU's relations with Turkey and solve a longstanding problem, ...

23. Christodoulides searches for that special someone to break the deadlock

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-searches-for-that-special-someone-to-break-the-deadlock

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday that he exchanged views with other EU leaders on specific European personalities that could contribute to breaking the deadlock of the Cyprus issue....

24. Cyprus committed to bearing cost of sanctions on Russia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-committed-to-bearing-cost-of-sanctions-on-russia

Cyprus said on Thursday it was committed to upholding European Union sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and urged the bloc to support sectors, such as shipping, that have felt the impact of EU decisions...

25. Christodoulides calls island’s division a European problem

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-calls-island-s-division-a-european-problem

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for 'political courage' in Cyprus peace talks during a visit to Berlin by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, who said the island’s division was a 'European problem' and Brussels could lead the way to a solution...

26. Christodoulides to drill EU peace role into Berlin

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-drill-eu-peace-role-into-berlin

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides travels to Berlin this week where he is expected to push once again for active EU involvement in peace talks on the divided island, a proposal so far rejected by Turkish Cypriots who call for cooperation between two states...

27. President Christodoulides engages in crucial talks with German chancellor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-engages-in-crucial-talks-with-german-chancellor

President of the Republic Nikos Christoulides will hold talks on Thursday with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, during which they will discuss the Cyprus problem, the President's proposal for more active EU involvement in the Cyprus efforts and bilateral and international affairs....

28. Cyprus to extradite Kurdish activist to Germany

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-extradite-kurdish-activist-to-germany

The Republic of Cyprus will extradite Kenan Ayaz, a Kurdish activist arrested on terrorism charges, to Germany after the Supreme Court unanimously rejected his appeal on Tuesday, May 16. ...

29. Romanians protest for Schengen accession

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/romanians-protest-for-schengen-accession

Hundreds of Romanians participated in the protest organized in Brussels by the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) party to stop treating Romanians as second-class European citizens....

30. Deutsche Bank to slash 800 jobs as part of new cost-cutting initiative

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deutsche-bank-to-slash-800-jobs-as-part-of-new-cost-cutting-initiative

Deutsche Bank to cut 800 jobs in a new cost-saving drive after reporting a bigger-than-expected rise in profit for the first quarter, a volatile period globally for finance companies....

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