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1. U.S. Embassy Cyprus Facebook post draws criticism over border security message

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-embassy-cyprus-facebook-post-draws-criticism-over-border-security-message

A recent Facebook post by the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus sharing a comment about U.S. border security has drawn widespread criticism from followers, who called the message "tone-deaf" and "shameful" in the Cypriot context....

2. Abbas names Hussein al-Sheikh as deputy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abbas-names-hussein-al-sheikh-as-deputy

On Saturday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas officially named his trusted ally, Hussein al-Sheikh, as his deputy, setting him up as the most likely successor. ...

3. FDA to phase out artificial food dyes, approve natural alternatives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fda-to-phase-out-artificial-food-dyes-approve-natural-alternatives

In a sweeping move to address growing concerns over synthetic food additives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it will phase out petroleum-based food dyes from the national food supply by the end of 2026. ...

4. Buffer zone tensions and crossing point deadlocks test peace process

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buffer-zone-tensions-and-crossing-point-deadlocks-test-peace-process

The period following the informal five-party summit in Geneva and the subsequent meeting of the two Cypriot leaders on the island is shaping up to be a diplomatically crucial time. ...

5. International students rattled as visa crackdown hits Harvard, UCLA and dozens of U.S. campuses

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-students-rattled-as-visa-crackdown-hits-harvard-ucla-and-dozens-of-u-s-campuses

A quiet but unsettling wave of student visa cancellations is rippling through U.S. college campuses, and not even Harvard has been spared. The university recently confirmed that five of its international students, three still enrolled and two recent graduates, had their visas suddenly revoked without explanation....

6. Fourth year of drought in Cyprus threatens food security

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fourth-year-of-drought-in-cyprus-threatens-food-security

Cyprus is entering its fourth consecutive year of drought, raising serious concerns over food security....

7. Trump unveils $5M ‘Trump Card’ for citizenship. Is it right out of the Cyprus playbook?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-unveils-$5m-‘trump-card-for-citizenship-is-it-right-out-of-the-cyprus-playbook

In classic Trump fashion, the president made headlines yet again—this time mid-air aboard Air Force One—by unveiling a new “Trump Card” aimed at wealthy foreign investors....

8. Trump declares tariff war, with chart in hand

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-declares-tariff-war-with-chart-in-hand

At an official press conference, armed with a glossy chart and his signature bravado, former President Donald Trump unveiled what he described as ''the greatest, most incredible, America-first tariff plan you've ever seen.''...

9. Cypriot leaders agree to form Bicommunal Youth Technical Committee

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-leaders-agree-to-form-bicommunal-youth-technical-committee

Cypriot leaders have agreed to establish a ''Bicommunal Youth Technical Committee'' to encourage dialogue and cooperation among young people from both communities....

10. ''Loathing European free-loading'': Leaked chat exposes U.S. contempt for allies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/loathing-european-free-loading-leaked-chat-exposes-u-s-contempt-for-allies

A leaked group chat involving some of the most senior figures in the Trump administration has revealed deep-seated resentment toward European allies, exposing frustrations over defense spending and security cooperation....

11. The EU wants in, but can it make a difference?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-eu-wants-in-but-can-it-make-a-difference

The European Union (EU) appears eager to play a role in reviving talks on the Cyprus problem, but its actual influence remains constrained by political realities. ...

12. Heathrow Airport shutdown sparks chaos – flights from Larnaca canceled

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heathrow-airport-shutdown-sparks-chaos-–-flights-from-larnaca-canceled

A major power outage at Heathrow Airport has thrown international travel into disarray, grounding thousands of flights and leaving passengers stranded....

13. Trump moves to dismantle the Department of Education

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-moves-to-dismantle-the-department-of-education

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise....

14. Progress by avoiding setbacks as Geneva talks keep Cyprus dialogue alive

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/progress-by-avoiding-setbacks-as-geneva-talks-keep-cyprus-dialogue-alive

The five-party informal meeting on the Cyprus issue in Geneva on March 17–18 yielded one notable achievement: no setbacks. That seemed to be the consensus among all parties as they exited the Palace of Nations on Tuesday afternoon....

15. A ‘social’ gathering… with real substance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-‘social-gathering…-with-real-substance

The meaning of the term ''social'' in the phrase ''social gathering'' became a talking point among journalists following Monday’s dinner in Geneva, which brought together representatives of the two Cypriot communities and the three guarantor powers....

16. EU sends key letter to spark progress in Cyprus talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sends-key-letter-to-spark-progress-in-cyprus-talks

A letter, which had been in the works for the past few weeks as part of a European Union-United Nations collaboration on the Cyprus issue, became the focal point from the very first day of the informal five-party meeting in Geneva....

17. EU steps up pressure on Cyprus talks, pushes for UN-backed reunification

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-steps-up-pressure-on-cyprus-talks-pushes-for-un-backed-reunification

The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the Cyprus issue, stepping up its involvement as crucial talks take place in Geneva under UN leadership....

18. Turkey sends military aircraft south of Cyprus (PHOTO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-sends-military-aircraft-south-of-cyprus-photo

On the day of the dinner hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, which will mark the start of the informal expanded meeting on the Cyprus issue, Turkey, the occupying power, chose to send military aircraft south of Cyprus....

19. Geneva talks kick off with key meetings and UN-hosted dinner

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/geneva-talks-kick-off-with-key-meetings-and-un-hosted-dinner

The long-awaited Geneva talks on the Cyprus problem officially kicked off today at 12:10 PM local time with a meeting of the National Council under the leadership of President Nicos Christodoulides....

20. Uncertainty surrounds Geneva talks on Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncertainty-surrounds-geneva-talks-on-cyprus-issue

With uncertainty over whether this marks a genuine attempt at restarting talks or merely an effort to keep the prospect of reunification alive, President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Geneva last night for the informal expanded conference. ...

21. Thanasis' mother claims ex-coroner is key to cover-up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thanasis-mother-claims-cover-up-behind-son-s-mysterious-death

In a heart-wrenching update to the case of Thanasis Nikolaou, his mother, Adriana, made shocking allegations of a cover-up surrounding her son’s death, which she insists still remains unsolved. ...

22. World awaits Moscow’s response to US-Ukraine ceasefire deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-awaits-moscow-s-response-to-us-ukraine-ceasefire-deal

After marathon talks in Saudi Arabia between the United States and Ukraine, the stage is now set for a potential shift in the ongoing war with Russia....

23. CTP committed to resolving the Cyprus Problem, says Akansoy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ctp-committed-to-resolving-the-cyprus-problem-says-akansoy

Asim Akansoy, Secretary-General of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), shared insights from his recent participation in a program in Bern, Switzerland....

24. The good, the bad, and the in-between: Cyprus talks in Geneva

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-good-the-bad-and-the-in-between-cyprus-talks-in-geneva

Preparatory efforts for the informal Cyprus conference, scheduled for March 17-18 in Geneva, Switzerland, reached a peak this past week, with both organizational work from the United Nations and diplomatic efforts from the parties involved....

25. U.S. Secretary of State discusses regional issues with Cyprus' Minister of Foreign Affairs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-secretary-of-state-discusses-regional-issues-with-cyprus-minister-of-foreign-affairs

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Cyprus' Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday....

26. UK Minister Stephen Doughty holds key talks in Cyprus ahead of Geneva summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-minister-stephen-doughty-holds-key-talks-in-cyprus-ahead-of-geneva-summit

British Minister of State for Europe and North America, Stephen Doughty, is in Cyprus today, engaging in a series of important meetings with both sides of the political spectrum....

27. 33East Unites Cyprus’ Startup Ecosystem for Official Fund Launch

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/33east-unites-cyprus-startup-ecosystem-for-official-fund-launch

33East, a Cyprus-focused venture capital firm, is officially launching its debut fund with an event bringing together founders, investors, and key ecosystem leaders who share the vision of transforming Cyprus into a hive for innovation and entrepreneurship....

28. Supreme Court delays ruling on citizenship case for children of mixed marriages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-delays-ruling-on-citizenship-case-for-children-of-mixed-marriages

The Supreme Constitutional Court has postponed its decision on a high-profile citizenship case challenging the government’s policy on children born from mixed marriages....

29. Farmers battle brutal frost as ‘Coral’ cold front devastates crops

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-battle-brutal-frost-as-‘coral-cold-front-devastates-crops

The bitter cold brought by the Coral weather system has left Cyprus' farmers reeling as frost has destroyed their hard-earned crops overnight....

30. Putin gives green light for western companies to return, but on Russia's terms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-gives-green-light-for-western-companies-to-return-but-on-russia-s-terms

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door for Western companies to return to Russia, but not without conditions....

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