https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chinese-ai-startup-deepseek-shakes-us-tech-and-wall-st
In a major turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump has called the Chinese start-up DeepSeek a ''game-changer'' for the future of artificial intelligence (AI), urging the U.S. tech industry to "wake up" in response to the sudden disruption the company has caused. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-non-aligned-neutrality-to-pro-western-alignment
Cyprus’ foreign policy has undergone a significant transformation over the decades, moving from a stance of non-alignment to a strong pro-Western orientation, particularly after its accession to the European Union. This shift, however, was not a simple one and reflects the island’s unique political challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legendary-olympian-and-holocaust-survivor-agnes-keleti-passes-away-at-103
Born Ágnes Klein on January 9, 1921, in Budapest, she began her gymnastics training at the age of 4 and became the Hungarian National Champion by 16....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-bizonal-myth-reuniting-cyprus-by-keeping-it-apart
Nearly half a century since the term ''Bizonal Bicommunal Federation'' entered the political discourse in Cyprus, no political party or government has ever explained to the public what this term truly means....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-nuclear-weapons-at-europes-doorstep
Russia has deployed tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, marking the first time its nuclear arsenal has been stationed outside Russian territory since the Cold War....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-warns-cyprus-over-missile-system-cites-arms-race-risk
Turkey has strongly criticized Cyprus’s integration of the advanced Barak MX anti-aircraft missile system into its National Guard, calling the move a threat to regional stability. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/declassified-cyprus-invasion-documents-confirm-old-truths
The recently declassified intelligence documents on the events surrounding the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus and the coup against Archbishop Makarios shed light on the complex dynamics of the period but do not significantly alter existing historical conclusions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/billionaire-jared-isaacman-completes-first-ever-commercial-spacewalk
On Thursday, billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman achieved a historic milestone by participating in the first private spacewalk, in collaboration with SpaceX. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-caught-in-a-field-of-disinformation
In this Sunday's Kathimerini, Yiannis Ioannou writes that the recent presence of U.S. naval ships in Limassol has reignited a long-standing debate in Cyprus about its geopolitical alignment, particularly as tensions escalate in the Middle East. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-olympics-and-the-battle-against-fake-news
In an article in this Sunday's Kathimerini, Brussels correspondent George Kakouris writes about how the 2024 Olympics were not only a showcase of athletic prowess but also a battleground for misinformation, with numerous false narratives circulating, particularly from Russian-language websites....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-black-astronaut-nominee-fulfils-space-dream-after-60-years
Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company on Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/xi-and-putin-reinforce-alliance-with-joint-critique-of-us-actions
China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Thursday pledged a ''new era'' of partnership between their nations, presenting a united front against what they described as the United States' aggressive Cold War mentality and global destabilization efforts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-picks-economist-belousov-as-defense-chief-shoigu-switches-gears
Russian President Vladimir Putin tapped a civilian economist as his surprise new defence minister on Sunday in an attempt to gird Russia for economic war by trying to better utilise the defence budget and harness greater innovation to win in Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-president-affirms-support-for-cyprus
In a recent interview commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2004 enlargement of the EU, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke to Kathimerini reporter Geroger Kakouris and expressed unwavering support for Cyprus in its ongoing issues, emphasizing the EU's solidarity with the country. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/albania-reopens-soviet-era-air-base-amid-russian-threat
NATO member Albania, which has no fighter jets of its own, opened a rebuilt Soviet-era air base to serve NATO aircraft on Monday amid an increased threat from Russia, Prime Minister Edi Rama said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/britain-under-fire-as-russia-steps-up-for-cyprus-peace-talks
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova referred on Wednesday to the 65th anniversary of the Zurich-London Agreements......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/navalny-s-bruised-body-uncovered-investigation-gains-momentum
In a dramatic turn of events, the body of Alexei Navalny has been discovered following yesterday's thriller where his relatives claimed he was not returned to them by Russian authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-estonia-pm-on-russia-s-wanted-list
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/politico-doubts-arise-over-putin-s-statements-in-tucker-carlson-interview
According to a report in Politico, there are doubts about the credibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent interview with Tucker Carlson....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/japan-lands-moon-sniper-on-moon-faces-urgent-power-challenge
In a groundbreaking achievement, Japan joined the exclusive club of nations that have successfully executed a soft lunar landing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-suspects-in-greek-mafia-assassinations-face-prosecutor
Three suspects arrested in connection with the assassinations of two prominent members of the so-called Greek Mafia were led before a public prosecutor on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-crime-boss-gunned-down-in-greece
New evidence has emerged about the mafia execution of Vangelis Zambounis on Sunday morning in Neos Kosmos. The Hellenic Police are still investigating the case, which is another episode in the bloody cycle of the Greek mafia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-porn-industry-high-tech-hub-exposed
For many years, the Republic of Cyprus, due to its art visa law, served as a hub for white flesh trafficking....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/henry-kissinger-influential-diplomat-passes-away-at-100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice, passed away at the age of 100, according to his consulting firm. Known for dominating U.S. foreign policy during the Vietnam War and fostering relations with China, Kissinger's legacy is marked by both acclaim and criticism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-loyalty-agreements-pose-threat-to-foreigners-freedom-of-expression
In a move that raises concerns over freedom of expression, Russia's interior ministry has drafted legislation requiring foreigners to sign a "loyalty agreement" upon entry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/helicopters-popes-and-the-rise-of-global-trumpism
Today, our President is set to meet His Holiness Pope Francis, a rendezvous that comes with a touch of irony given the president's previous likening to the late Archbishop Chrysostomos...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/serbia-s-deal-with-cyprus-strengthens-air-force
In a move to enhance its air force capabilities, Serbia has acquired eleven Russian-made Mi-35 military helicopters from Cyprus, solidifying its position as a key player in the regional military landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guardian-russian-money-flows-without-questions-in-the-occupied-territories
In the Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, an influx of Russian speakers, particularly from the former Soviet Union, has turned the area into a real estate hotspot. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/un-chief-s-controversial-view-on-cyprus-unity
In a recent interview, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP, Colin Stewart, referred to the fact that his country of origin, Canada, has a French-speaking Prime Minister, despite the fact that French-speakers make up 25% of the population, in order to show that ethnic and linguistic differences are being addressed and over time will not pose a threat to the unity of the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/turkey-the-most-unreliable-ally-of-the-west
The latest developments in the Middle East after the terrorist actions of Hamas and the reaction of Israel have proven once again that Turkey does not want and does not belong to the Western alliance. Tayyip Erdogan’s decision to align himself with the extremist Islamists of Hamas and Iran clearly shows where the country is heading....