https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-bases-in-cyprus-gibraltar-under-russian-threat
British defense officials have reportedly held emergency discussions with counterparts in Cyprus and Gibraltar over potential Russian threats to the UK’s sovereign military bases, according to the Daily Telegraph....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-activates-high-tech-air-defense-a-new-shield-in-the-skies
Nicosia has taken a major step toward strengthening its air defenses with the activation of the Israeli-built Barak MX system, often compared to Israel’s renowned Iron Dome. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/bird-conservation-heroes-fight-poaching-in-cyprus
In Cyprus, the battle against illegal bird trapping continues with determination and success, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-schengen-conundrum-amid-unresolved-division
Cyprus remains caught in a political and logistical bind as Bulgaria and Romania prepare to join the Schengen free-movement area on January 1, 2025, according to a report by Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-reacts-srongly-to-cyprus-nato-push-and-growing-u-s-military-ties
Ankara’s response to President Nicos Christodoulides’ plan to pursue NATO membership for Cyprus “when conditions are ripe” was expected,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-receives-major-credit-rating-boost-from-moody-s
Last Friday, Moody’s delivered a major endorsement of Cyprus’ economic progress, upgrading its credit rating by two notches, from Baa2 to A3, with a stable outlook, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-plans-massive-tariffs-on-imports-from-mexico-canada-and-china
In his latest announcement, President-elect Donald Trump has proposed steep tariff hikes on goods coming from Mexico, Canada, and China, set to begin on the first day of his administration...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-angela-merkel-misjudge-germany-s-dependence-on-russian-gas
In her memoir ''Freedom'', Angela Merkel reflects on her 16-year tenure as German chancellor, offering insights into her political approach and the global crises that defined her leadership....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-slams-eu-maritime-map-escalating-tensions-with-greece-and-cyprus
Turkey has voiced sharp criticism of a European Commission map delineating potential maximum maritime zones for Greece, calling it an affront to its territorial claims in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-declaration-of-the-trnc-a-turning-point-in-the-cyprus-conflict
On 15 November 1983, the Turkish Cypriot side unilaterally declared the occupied territories as the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-re-election-could-reshape-cyprus-talks-and-u-s-turkey-relations
The re-election of Donald Trump raises significant questions about the future of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to Cyprus and U.S.-Turkish relations, according to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kadis-gains-key-approval-for-eu-fisheries-role-promises-new-ocean-pact
The committee on fisheries (PECH) of the European Parliament has approved the appointment of Costas Kadis as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, with the positive opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Security (ENVI), after his hearing in Brussels.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-maximise-efforts-for-peace-talks-resumption-kombos-tells-uk-politicians
The government of the Republic of Cyprus has “an obligation to maximise the possibility of going back to the negotiating table” on the Cyprus issue, Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shifts-westward-with-historic-white-house-meeting
President Nicos Christodoulides recently met with U.S. President Joe Biden in a historic visit to the White House, marking a new chapter in Cyprus’ foreign policy as it turns toward the West, according to a report by Yiannis Ioannou in this Sunday's Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-s-white-house-visit-sparks-hope-and-debate-over-path-to-unity
Cypriots are closely watching President Nicos Christodoulides' recent White House meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, seeing it as a pivotal moment that could bolster efforts toward a fair solution to the Cyprus problem. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-foreign-minister-optimistic-about-upcoming-us-meeting
Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos has stated that the upcoming meeting between the Presidents of the United States and Cyprus in Washington will hold significant symbolic and political weight. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/norway-s-billion-dollar-man-says-americans-just-work-harder-than-europeans
Norway’s ''billion-dollar man'' Nicolai Tangen, who manages Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, says America’s success over Europe comes down to one simple factor: Americans work harder....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/christodoulides-reassures-on-cyprus-issue-but-is-the-optimism-misplaced
President Christodoulides knows what he aims for regarding the Cyprus issue, so there is no reason for concern! He stated this after the informal tripartite dinner with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Ersin Tatar in New York,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guterres-shifts-cyprus-talks-towards-a-confederation
At an informal dinner last Tuesday in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres subtly introduced a new approach to the Cyprus problem, one that moves beyond the long-standing frameworks of a bizonal, bicommunal federation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/un-s-plan-for-expanded-cyprus-talks-faces-delays-ahead-of-2025-elections
The outcome of the informal dinner in New York, besides the attempt to intensify efforts to resolve the seven-year stalemate in the Cyprus issue, further underscored—especially with the statements from Christodoulides and Tatar after their return from the U.S.—the differing circumstances faced by the two leaders at a tactical level.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-york-meeting-hints-at-progress-amid-stiff-resistance
According to a report by Kathimerini's George Kakouris, an informal dinner in New York among key players in the Cyprus issue wrapped up with participants offering different takes on the outcome....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leaders-to-discuss-new-border-crossings-after-un-backed-dinner
Cyprus’ rival leaders have agreed to continue informal talks in an expanded format involving the three guarantor powers, the U.N. announced after a meeting hosted by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-rejects-six-nautical-mile-concessions-with-turkey
Greece has firmly ruled out any compromise on reducing its territorial waters to six nautical miles in its ongoing dispute with Turkey, a senior government official said, dispelling speculation about potential concessions ahead of crucial diplomatic talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-and-christodoulides-meet-in-new-york-as-un-pushes-for-cyprus-solution
In a key development in the stalled Cyprus reunification talks, President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar are set to meet informally with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday. This marks the first significant diplomatic engagement in nearly eight years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-meets-uk-s-starmer-to-push-for-peace-talks
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is set to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street today, where the two leaders will address several critical topics, including efforts to resume negotiations on the Cyprus issue, regional developments, and strengthening bilateral relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-with-guns-before-trump-rally-in-california
Authorities in California announced the arrest of a suspect before former President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-hosts-key-meeting-between-cyprus-leaders-after-years-of-stalemate
This Tuesday marks a pivotal moment in the Cyprus problem, as the leaders of the two communities meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/med9-summit-in-cyprus-pushes-for-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza
At a time when the war crisis in the Middle East is intensifying, raising global concerns, the 11th summit of southern European leaders in Cyprus provided a platform for the EU to address criticism of its inaction on calls for a ceasefire. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-imposes-sanctions-on-cypriot-lawyer-and-associates
Ukraine has added several Cypriot individuals and companies to its sanctions list, including prominent lawyer Andreas Sofocleous and employees from his law firm, Andreas M. Sofocleous & Co LLC, which operates both in Cyprus and Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-2-million-visitors-since-varosha-s-reopening-tatar-says
Long-term goals for Varosha include the demolition and reconstruction of some buildings, as well as the renovation of others, which would contribute to the economy of the Turkish-occupied north, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said.
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