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61. Larnaca customs seizes over 1kg of cannabis hidden in cereal boxes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-customs-seizes-over-1kg-of-cannabis-hidden-in-cereal-boxes

Cyprus Customs officers seized over one kilogram of cannabis concealed in a postal package at Larnaca International Airport, authorities announced Monday....

62. ECHR rules Cyprus violated Syrian refugees' rights

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-rules-cyprus-violated-syrian-refugees-rights

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that the Republic of Cyprus violated the human rights of two Syrian refugees after intercepting their boat and preventing them from reaching Cypriot shores....

63. EU decision influences the lives of Syrian refugees in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-decision-influences-the-lives-of-syrian-refugees-in-cyprus

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a significant ruling that prohibits member states from designating a third country as a "safe" country of origin for only parts of its territory. ...

64. EU Court blocks partial 'safe' zones for refugee returns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-court-blocks-partial-safe-zones-for-refugee-returns

The European Court of Justice has ruled against the fragmentation of third countries into "safe" and "unsafe" areas, a decision that affects efforts......

65. Cyprus activates national plan for potential evacuations from Lebanon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-activates-national-plan-for-potential-evacuations-from-lebanon

Nicosia remains on high alert as it prepares for potential crises stemming from escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, including the possibility of a large-scale conflict involving Hezbollah in Lebanon....

66. $1,800 boat trips in high demand amid Lebanon conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/$1-800-boat-trips-in-high-demand-amid-lebanon-conflict

Before war engulfed Lebanon, the Princess 2010 yacht was a symbol of leisure, cruising along the coast with passengers paying $600 each to enjoy its 24-meter luxury. ...

67. Cyprus to fast-track 22,000 asylum applications

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-fast-track-22-000-asylum-applications

The reduction in migration flows due to government measures offers Cyprus the opportunity to speed up the processing of 22,000 pending asylum applications, said Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nikolas Ioannides....

68. Greece braces for uncontrolled migration amid Middle East crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-braces-for-uncontrolled-migration-amid-middle-east-crisis

Greece is bracing for a potential wave of uncontrolled migration, a concern highlighted during Wednesday’s meeting of the country’s National Security Council (KYSYEA)....

69. Why Cyprus is not at risk from Iran's ballistic missiles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-is-not-at-risk-from-iran-s-ballistic-missiles

The recent escalation between Israel and Iran—marked by Tehran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel Tuesday night—and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon have raised concerns for the Republic of Cyprus....

70. Israeli troops launch ground offensive in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-troops-launch-ground-offensive-in-lebanon-targeting-hezbollah

Israeli forces have launched a ''limited, localized, and targeted'' ground operation inside southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday....

71. Germany: Arson attack by Syrian man leaves 31 wounded

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-arson-attack-by-syrian-man-leaves-31-wounded

A 41-year-old man has been arrested in Essen, Germany, after allegedly setting two fires that left 30 people injured and driving a van into two shops, authorities said Sunday....

72. Shooter confesses to killing ''Dimitroui'' in ambush

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shooter-confesses-to-killing-dimitroui-in-ambush

A 42-year-old Syrian man has admitted to gunning down Dimitris Andronikos, better known as "Dimitroui," in a brazen midday ambush on April 23. The attack occurred along the Paleochori-Anthoupolis road in what authorities describe as a calculated hit on the notorious Cypriot criminal....

73. Germany’s hardline on Syrian deportations gives Cyprus green light for returns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-hardline-on-syrian-deportations-gives-cyprus-green-light-for-returns

In a landmark ruling, Germany’s Supreme Administrative Court in Munster has determined that some areas of Syria can now be considered "safe," despite the ongoing civil war....

74. EU cuts funds to Hungary over unpaid asylum fine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-cuts-funds-to-hungary-over-unpaid-asylum-fine

The European Union has begun the process of reclaiming hundreds of millions of euros meant for Hungary after the country's government refused to pay a significant fine for violating the bloc’s asylum rules....

75. Sweden to pay migrants up to $34,000 to return home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-to-pay-migrants-up-to-$34-000-to-return-home

Sweden is making significant changes to its migrant policies, marking a ''paradigm shift'' aimed at reversing decades of leniency. ...

76. Explosions from Hezbollah pagers kill 9 in Lebanon and Syria

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosions-from-hezbollah-pagers-kill-9-in-lebanon-and-syria

Explosions from pagers used by Hezbollah militants rocked Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and injuring thousands, Lebanese officials said....

77. Germany's border crackdown sparks EU tensions over immigration policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-border-crackdown-sparks-eu-tensions-over-immigration-policy

In a report in this Sunday's Kathimerini by Pavlos Xanthoulis, Germany’s decision to tighten immigration controls and reintroduce land border checks has raised concerns about the future of the Schengen Agreement and the European Union’s unity on migration policy....

78. Cyprus hits record in residence permits but sees first decline in over a decade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hits-record-in-residence-permits-but-sees-first-decline-in-over-a-decade

In 2023, the European Union issued a record 3.7 million first residence permits to non-EU citizens, with Cyprus issuing around 34,000 of these permits, according to Eurostat data....

79. Supreme Court upholds decision to revoke Cyprus citizenship for Syrian businessman

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-upholds-decision-to-revoke-cyprus-citizenship-for-syrian-businessman

The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus has rejected an appeal by a Syrian businessman and his family against the government's decision to revoke their Cypriot citizenship. ...

80. Senior home in uproar after attempted rape

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senior-home-in-uproar-after-attempted-rape-incident

Tensions are high at the Agios Georgios Senior Citizens' Home in Larnaca following a disturbing incident involving an alleged attempted rape by a migrant. ...

81. Armed man threatens explosion in central Athens standoff

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/armed-man-threatens-explosion-in-central-athens-standoff

Authorities have responded to a crisis on Acharon Street in central Athens, where a man is threatening to cause an explosion using a gas cylinder or jump from the sixth-floor balcony of an apartment building....

82. Cyprus follows Germany’s lead on refugee returns to Syria

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-follows-germany-s-lead-on-refugee-returns-to-syria

A recent Islamist terror attack in Solingen, which left three people dead, is prompting a reevaluation of Germany's migration policies ahead of upcoming national elections....

83. How are political changes affecting Turkey’s military?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-are-political-changes-affecting-turkey-s-military

Given Turkey's status as a major national security threat to our country, assessing the combat readiness of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) is crucial....

84. Cyprus sees unprecedented 80% drop in asylum applications

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-unprecedented-80-drop-in-asylum-applications

Cyprus experienced a sharp reduction in first-time asylum applications in May 2024, marking an over 80% decrease from the previous month, according to data released by Eurostat. ...

85. Ukrainian refugees master English the Mr. Bean way

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-refugees-master-english-the-mr-bean-way

At Keighley College in West Yorkshire, laughter fills the classroom as students watch Rowan Atkinson's Mr. Bean struggle through a dentist visit....

86. Syria and Lebanon rocked by 4.8 magnitude earthquake

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syria-and-lebanon-rocked-by-4-8-magnitude-earthquake

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Hama in western Syria late Monday, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences....

87. Cyprus is growing older and smarter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-is-growing-older-and-smarter

Cyprus' population is aging and becoming more educated, according to final results from the 2021 Census of Population and Housing released on Friday by the Statistical Service. Conducted in government-controlled areas, the census recorded a population of 923,381 as of October 1, 2021, reflecting a 9.9% increase from the 2011 census....

88. Tommy Robinson discovered in Cyprus as UK demands his arrest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tommy-robinson-discovered-in-cyprus-as-uk-demands-his-arrest

Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has provoked Cypriot police over their offer to assist British authorities in taking action against him....

89. EU bolsters Lebanon with €1B aid package

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-bolsters-lebanon-with-€1b-aid-package

The European Union has begun political dialogue with the Lebanese government to implement critical reforms, backed by substantial EU funding. ...

90. Israeli forces kill Hezbollah commander in Beirut, Hamas leader in Iran

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-forces-kill-hezbollah-commander-in-beirut-hamas-leader-in-iran

The Middle East faces heightened tensions following two significant Israeli strikes. Last night, Israeli forces targeted and killed Fouad Soukr, a key member of Lebanon's Shi'ite Hezbollah organization, in Beirut....

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