https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bridges-east-and-west-as-amalthea-project-gets-under-way
Apostolos Tomaras' recent article in Kathimerini's printed Sunday edition details the establishment of the Gaza Maritime Humanitarian Aid Corridor, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-coast-guard-clashes-with-philippines-in-disputed-waters
In a harrowing encounter in the disputed South China Sea, Chinese coast guard ships aggressively confronted a Philippine patrol vessel, raising fears of a larger conflict. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/joint-statement-by-eu-cyprus-uae-us-and-uk-leads-aid-effort-to-gaza
In a joint statement, the European Commission, Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and the United Kingdom have announced the activation of a maritime corridor to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/america-at-our-best
Last night's gathering at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, hosted by the US Embassy and the American Medical Center, stirred something deep within me....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nikki-haley-s-exit-paves-smooth-path-for-trump-s-nomination
In a culmination of political battles across 16 states and one U.S. territory, Super Tuesday marked a pivotal moment in the 2024 race for the White House. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/energy-minister-calls-for-eu-solar-bank-to-energize-solar-industry
In a proposal during the EU Council of Transport, Telecommunications, and Energy yesterday, Cypriot Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry George Papanastasiou...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ursula-von-der-leyen-in-cyprus-for-humanitarian-corridor-talks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Cyprus following the conclusion of the European People's Party summit in Bucharest, Romania, sources from EPP told Cyprus News Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-stands-firm-on-peace-plan
President Nikos Christodoulides vowed that he will not put before the citizens a peace plan for the Cyprus issue with which he does not agree and expressed once again his readiness to enter into reunification talks based on the agreed framework.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sanctions-target-intellexa-over-cyber-spyware
The United States has issued sanctions against Intellexa, linked to the black van, and other entities as part of cybersecurity principles, as revealed in a post on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's website.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-ambassador-explores-famagusta-s-rich-heritage
U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie D. Fisher, engaged in a joint exploration of the Walled City of Famagusta alongside Dr. Simos Ioannou and Dr. Süleyman Uluçay. The visit on March 5, 2024,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-first-in-50-years-to-secure-abortion-as-constitutional-right
France has taken a historic step by becoming the first country in half a century to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-calls-for-urgent-refugee-return-evaluation
Minister for the Interior Constantinos Ioannou raised the need to review the status of Syria as a safe or not destination for the purposes of returning of refugees and migrants, during his intervention at the Justice and Home Affairs Council of the EU, according to a press release....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-clears-trump-for-2024-ballots-despite-capitol-riots-role
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a pivotal decision on Monday, stating that former President Donald Trump cannot be barred from 2024 ballots due to his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-record-4-388-new-voters-joining-european-elections
To date a total of 4,388 new voters have been registered to vote for the June 9 elections, of which 1,386 concern Europeans residing in Cyprus for the forthcoming local administration elections. There were also 34 applications from Europeans for the European elections.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-plans-first-military-airdrop-of-aid-into-gaza
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced plans for the first military airdrop of food and supplies into Gaza following the recent deaths of Palestinians waiting for aid.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-senators-allow-f-16-sale-to-turkey-despite-concerns
US senators declined on Thursday to block the sale of F-16s to Turkey, despite voicing deep disdain for Turkey’s conduct as an ally. They were upholding an unofficial bargain that Turks would get the fighter jets if they stopped blocking Sweden’s accession to NATO....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-mulls-tax-breaks-for-islands-nations-on-aviation-fuel
European Union nations are in talks to grant exemptions for a proposed EU-wide tax on aviation fuel, particularly favoring islands. A draft document from Belgium,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tight-security-as-russia-bids-farewell-to-navalny
Hundreds gathered in Moscow to say their goodbyes to Alexei Navalny at a funeral under heavy police presence. Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died under unexplained circumstances in an Arctic penal colony....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-celebrates-approval-of-migration-deputy-ministry-bill
''Today is a milestone for our country'' said the Minister of the Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, on Thursday, welcoming the approval of the bill......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-ready-to-defend-against-nato-and-us-threats-says-putin
In his State of the Nation Address, Russian President Putin issued stern warnings to NATO and the United States, accusing them of deception and preparing to strike Russian territory.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olive-oil-prices-spike-49-in-cyprus
In January 2024, the price of olive oil experienced a significant surge, with Cyprus leading the pack with a remarkable 49% increase, according to data released by Eurostat, the EU's statistical office. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-deserve-fair-treatment-in-green-shift
The green transition is necessary, but in order for it to be fair and efficient, the reduction of farmers' incomes must be compensated with appropriate funding, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-airman-dies-after-setting-himself-on-fire-in-israeli-embassy-protest
A 25-year-old active-duty member of the United States Air Force, Aaron Bushnell, set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an apparent act of protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-s-blackmail-fails-to-halt-green-transition
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, stated on Tuesday that Vladimir Putin's attempts at "blackmail" have backfired, hastening the EU's shift toward green energy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ceos-globally-forecast-increase-in-revenues-profits-and-deal-making-in-2024-as-business-transformation-moves-up-the-agenda
CEOs are optimistic about their ability to drive revenue growth and profitability in 2024 despite global economic headwinds, according to the latest EY CEO Outlook Pulse survey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pillar-two-readiness-and-technology
As per our previous publications and alerts, we had the opportunity to communicate a significant development - the introduction of BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two or Global Minimum Tax. The European Union unanimously adopted a directive in December 2022 (the ''Minimum Tax Directive''). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-honors-navalny-amidst-food-inflation
The European Parliament will commemorate the life of Russian activist Alexei Navalny, featuring an address by his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, in its plenary session this week in Strasbourg......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-the-new-epicenter-of-u-s-military-strategy-in-the-mediterranean
In a significant development, the United States and Cyprus are strengthening their defense and security ties, marking a shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-plays-key-role-in-eu-s-operation-aspides
In response to increased threats from the Houthi terrorist group, the European Union has approved the initiation of Operation ASPIDES, aiming to bolster security and freedom for European shipping in the Red Sea. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/terror-threat-in-athens-bomb-warnings-target-embassies-of-israel-u-s-and-egypt
The Police are on high alert following a recent threat to plant explosive devices in the embassies of Israel, Egypt, and the United States in Greece....