https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-69-000-migrants-arrive-in-east-med-as-cyprus-faces-rising-numbers
In 2024, Cyprus found itself in a challenging situation as one of the two EU regions where irregular arrivals of migrants and refugees actually increased, according to new data from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/10-000-migrant-departures-in-2024-asylum-applications-drop-41
Cyprus has seen a significant reduction in asylum applications and migrant arrivals in 2024, according to Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-parliamentary-leader-visits-pournara-migrant-center
The President of Spain’s Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol Socias, visited the Pournara First Reception Centre in Cyprus on Tuesday, shedding light on the shared challenges of migration faced by both countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-900-syrians-withdraw-asylum-in-cyprus
In a surprising development, more than 900 Syrians in Cyprus have either withdrawn their asylum applications or revoked their international protection status in just one month, signaling a shift in migration patterns. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-president-herzog-visits-cyprus-amid-regional-diplomatic-shifts
The visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Cyprus on Thursday, following the 10th Trilateral Summit involving Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt, is seen as a calculated move amidst significant regional developments. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-president-s-visit-sparks-protests-and-political-firestorm
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Cyprus today, meeting with President Nicos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-president-isaac-herzog-to-visit-cyprus-for-talks
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Cyprus on Thursday, according to sources from the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-fm-fidan-visits-occupied-cyprus-amid-key-regional-shifts
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s two-day visit to the occupied territories, taking place today and tomorrow, is considered particularly significant. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cooperation-among-cyprus-greece-and-egypt-essential-for-stability-in-the-eastern-mediterranean
In a fluid and volatile international environment, closer cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt has become essential to ensure peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/political-islam-is-changing-what-it-means-for-the-middle-east-and-cyprus
Sayyid Qutb (1906-1966) is often regarded as the father of modern militant Islam. He reshaped the concept of jihad, transforming it from its Quranic meaning into a radicalized interpretation that gave rise to political Islam. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assad-poisoned-in-alleged-assassination-attempt
In a shocking turn of events, former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad is reported to have been poisoned in what may have been an assassination attempt....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asma-al-assad-denied-uk-return-for-cancer-treatment
Asma al-Assad, the wife of fallen Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, is facing a difficult reality in her battle with cancer. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-u-s-team-up-in-€14-7m-plan-to-upgrade-air-and-naval-bases
Cyprus is gearing up for significant upgrades to its key military bases, with U.S. specialists set to visit in January to provide recommendations for the enhancement of the Andreas Papandreou air base in Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/1-weird-flex-but-ok
"We did it first" appears to be the government's message, as six months after Cyprus suspended processing asylum applications from Syrians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-to-protect-religious-minorities-in-the-middle-east
In a region undergoing profound structural changes and historic power realignments, the Republic of Cyprus is not just observing the shifting dynamics, but actively seeking a role for itself in shaping the future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-deputy-minister-for-european-affairs-outlines-vision-for-2026-eu-presidency
In an exclusive interview by Kathimerini's George Kakouris, Deputy Minister of State for European Affairs Marilena Raouna described the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026 as both a significant challenge and an unparalleled opportunity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-battles-turkey-s-recognition-push-for-trnc
Cyprus’ efforts to secure strong condemnation from the European Union over Turkey's actions to upgrade the status of the self-declared ''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'' (TRNC) have faced significant challenges. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/nicosia-shines-bright-with-christmas-cheer-and-we-want-to-see-your-decorations-too
To all our readers across the island—whether you're in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, or any village or town—why not share a bit of your holiday spirit? Post a picture of your Christmas decorations in the comments below. Let’s spread the cheer and show off how you’re celebrating the season in your part of Cyprus!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syria-s-new-leader-calls-for-lifting-sanctions-says-country-no-longer-a-threat
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new de facto leader of syria, has urged the international community to lift sanctions on the war-torn country, insisting syria no longer poses a threat to its neighbors or to the west....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-eu-condemn-turkey-s-plans-for-military-action-in-syria
Cyprus’ Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos, and the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, have both condemned Turkey’s plans for a large-scale military operation in northern Syria, with growing fears that such actions could destabilize the region further....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prisoner-freed-by-cnn-news-crew-turns-out-to-be-assad-regime-torturer
In a bizarre twist that reads like a thriller, a recent CNN report went viral for helping to free a Syrian prisoner — but the man they rescued turned out to be not just any detainee. He was a notorious member of Bashar al-Assad's regime, reportedly involved in torturing civilians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/berlin-sounds-alarm-over-golan-heights-expansion-push
Germany has urged Israel to abandon its proposal to significantly increase the population in the Golan Heights, a territory internationally recognized as part of Syria but currently under Israeli control....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-assad-s-regime-stashed-millions-while-syria-crumbled
It turns out, while Syria was crumbling under war and sanctions, Bashar al-Assad’s regime was quietly flying millions in cash to Moscow....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-seizes-golan-heights-buffer-zone-after-assad-s-fall
After the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Israel seized control of a crucial buffer zone in the Golan Heights, an area that has been a source of ongoing geopolitical tension....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-amphetamine-crisis-that-toppled-assad
The rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria came as a surprise to many. After a fierce, multi-day assault, rebel forces captured the capital, Damascus, on Sunday, forcing Assad to flee to Russia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asma-assad-not-welcome-in-the-uk-says-foreign-secretary
The British wife of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, Asma Assad, has been confirmed as a sanctioned individual and is "not welcome" in the UK, according to Foreign Secretary David Lammy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-jordan-strengthen-defence-ties
Cyprus and Jordan have strengthened their military partnership with a new Defence Cooperation Agreement, signed during Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas' visit to Amman on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-slow-syrian-asylum-withdrawals-amid-ongoing-instability
The flow of Syrians requesting to withdraw their asylum applications in Cyprus remains low, despite the growing number of inquiries from individuals seeking information about the process. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-refugees-in-cyprus-urge-government-to-facilitate-their-safe-return-to-syria
A group of Syrian refugees in Cyprus, known as ''Syrians in Cyprus,'' has submitted a letter to Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannidis,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-pm-finally-visits-cyprus-–-53-years-later-and-just-in-time-for-more-leaks
The British Prime Minister is in Cyprus today for a working visit. The last time a British Prime Minister visited Cyprus was 53 years ago. Yes, you’re thinking what we’re all thinking: before the Turkish invasion of 1974. ...
