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03 December, 2024
 

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1. 91-year-old woman attacked at Stockholm station, bystanders ignore her

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/91-year-old-woman-attacked-at-stockholm-station-bystanders-ignore-her

A 91-year-old woman was attacked at a suburban train station in Stockholm by a 26-year-old man who violently pushed her to the ground and stole her gold chain....

2. FT: Foreign students lured to illegal universities in occupied Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-foreign-students-lured-to-illegal-universities-in-occupied-cyprus

The Financial Times published an extensive report from Nicosia, highlighting a scheme targeting foreign students, particularly from Africa and Asia, through agencies promoting study opportunities at illegal universities in the occupied northern Cyprus....

3. Italy’s migrant transfer deal with Albania gains EU support

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-migrant-transfer-deal-with-albania-gains-eu-support

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni feels vindicated in her approach to immigration, as a recent agreement with Albania is emerging as a "model" that several EU member states are now openly discussing, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. ...

4. President Christodoulides addresses EU on Cyprus problem

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-addresses-eu-on-cyprus-problem

President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides will brief European leaders on the latest developments in the Cyprus issue within the framework of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday....

5. European Court ruling hits Cyprus over refugee return case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/european-court-ruling-hits-cyprus-over-refugee-return-case

The past week has been a striking blow to the politics of Nikos Nouris, his supporters, and potential successors....

6. Eight arrested in Cyprus over alleged terrorism links

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eight-arrested-in-cyprus-over-alleged-terrorism-links

The arrest of eight people in a coordinated operation by police in Paphos and Limassol has drawn significant attention, as the suspects appear to be linked to terrorism-related activities....

7. 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....

8. 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....

9. 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. ...

10. 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......

11. 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....

12. 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....

13. 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....

14. 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....

15. 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....

16. 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....

17. 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....

18. 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. ...

19. 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. ...

20. 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....

21. 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....

22. 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. ...

23. 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....

24. 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....

25. 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. ...

26. ''Cyprus prepared for Lebanon conflict fallout,'' says Kombos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepared-for-lebanon-conflict-fallout-says-kombos

A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......

27. Violence erupts in Limassol, two injured in family brawl (vid)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/violence-erupts-in-limassol-two-injured-in-family-brawl

A tumultuous altercation erupted Thursday night, June 27, in Limassol, resulting in injuries to two individuals....

28. Cyprus cuts migrant arrivals by 50%, earns European praise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cuts-migrant-arrivals-by-50-earns-european-praise

Cyprus continues to grapple with a significant migration challenge, a situation that has evolved into a complex and multifaceted issue. ...

29. UNHCR concerns over asylum-seekers trapped in buffer zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unhcr-concerns-over-asylum-seekers-trapped-in-buffer-zone

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has raised alarms over the safety and well-being of 31 asylum-seekers, including seven children, who are reportedly stranded in the UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus....

30. Cyprus faces obstacles in efforts to repatriate Syrian refugees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-obstacles-in-efforts-to-repatriate-syrian-refugees

According to a report by Pavlos Xanthoulis in Kathimerini's Sunday printed edition, Nicosia's efforts to designate certain areas of Syria as "safe" for the purpose of facilitating the return of Syrian refugees have encountered significant political, legal, and humanitarian obstacles....

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