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1. Cyprus raises national guard readiness to level 'Tharros 2' amid tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-raises-national-guard-readiness-to-level-tharros-2-amid-tensions

Cyprus has ramped up its national security measures in recent days, as hostilities between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. With both sides exchanging missile strikes, concern is growing across the Eastern Mediterranean region, prompting heightened alert levels on the island....

2. Modi begins two-day visit to Cyprus, set to sign joint declaration on strategic cooperation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modi-begins-two-day-visit-to-cyprus-set-to-sign-joint-declaration-on-strategic-cooperation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday for a two-day official visit, marking what Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides called a historic step in the growing relationship between the two countries....

3. Cyprus on high alert as regional tensions escalate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-high-alert-as-regional-tensions-escalate

Following Israeli missile strikes on Iran, Cyprus has raised its security posture and is preparing to serve as a humanitarian bridge between East and West....

4. UK denies involvement of Cyprus bases in Israeli strikes on Iran

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-denies-involvement-of-cyprus-bases-in-israeli-strikes-on-iran

The United Kingdom has firmly denied allegations that its sovereign bases in Cyprus were used to support recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, calling the claims “nonsense” and “deeply irresponsible.”...

5. Cyprus's role in Middle East crisis is ‘strictly humanitarian,’ says Christodoulides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-role-in-middle-east-crisis-is-‘strictly-humanitarian-says-christodoulides

President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized Saturday that the Republic of Cyprus is maintaining a strictly humanitarian stance amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as the government steps up diplomatic engagement and internal security measures....

6. Flights canceled, US and European flights rerouted to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flights-canceled-us-and-european-flights-rerouted-to-cyprus

Flights between Israel and Cyprus were canceled on Friday, and planes from Europe and the U.S. were rerouted to Larnaca and Paphos airports after Israel launched a major overnight strike on Iran, raising fears of a wider conflict in the region....

7. Cyprus activates emergency council as Middle East tensions explode

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-activates-emergency-council-as-middle-east-tension-explode

Cyprus is stepping up emergency measures following Israel’s military strike on Iran, with President Nikos Christodoulides convening an urgent meeting of the National Security Council on Friday afternoon, officials confirmed....

8. What’s behind Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-behind-narendra-modi-s-visit-to-cyprus

Government officials consider the upcoming official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Cyprus this Sunday to be of particular importance for both geopolitical reasons and bilateral relations between the two countries....

9. Cyprus and China hail 'excellent' bilateral relations in high-level meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-china-hail-excellent-bilateral-relations-in-high-level-meeting

The “excellent” level of relations between Cyprus and China was underscored Friday during a meeting between House of Representatives President Annita Demetriou and Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee, who is visiting the island....

10. ''Do something'': Palestinian UN envoy breaks down over Gaza deaths and starvation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/do-something-palestinian-un-envoy-breaks-down-over-gaza-deaths-and-starvation

In an emotional address to the United Nations Security Council, the Palestinian ambassador broke down in tears as he described the suffering of children and families in Gaza, urging the international community to act decisively and immediately to stop what he called a "genocide."...

11. EU lawmakers approve tariff hikes on Russian, Belarusian agricultural imports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-lawmakers-approve-tariff-hikes-on-russian-belarusian-agricultural-imports

The European Parliament voted Thursday to impose higher tariffs on fertilizers and select agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, aiming to curb the bloc’s reliance on imports from the two countries....

12. Cyprus talks humanitarianism, but ducks EU move to press Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-talks-humanitarianism-but-ducks-eu-move-to-press-israel

Cyprus has defended its controversial decision not to back a European Union proposal to review its agreement with Israel, a move aimed at pressuring Tel Aviv to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza....

13. Parents, caregivers could soon work less as Cyprus pushes for flexible hours in public sector

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-caregivers-could-soon-work-less-as-cyprus-pushes-for-flexible-hours-in-public-sector

Working parents in Cyprus’ public sector may soon get the option to trim their daily hours by up to two, under a new government push to make work and family life easier to juggle. ...

14. Anastasiades breaks silence: ''My associates were not Drousiotis' sources''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-breaks-silence-my-associates-were-not-drousiotis-sources

In an exclusive interview, former President Nikos Anastasiades opens up about his new book, 'The Sycophant', and the ongoing feud with journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

15. ''Loathing European free-loading'': Leaked chat exposes U.S. contempt for allies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/loathing-european-free-loading-leaked-chat-exposes-u-s-contempt-for-allies

A leaked group chat involving some of the most senior figures in the Trump administration has revealed deep-seated resentment toward European allies, exposing frustrations over defense spending and security cooperation....

16. A ‘social’ gathering… with real substance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-‘social-gathering…-with-real-substance

The meaning of the term ''social'' in the phrase ''social gathering'' became a talking point among journalists following Monday’s dinner in Geneva, which brought together representatives of the two Cypriot communities and the three guarantor powers....

17. EU sends key letter to spark progress in Cyprus talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sends-key-letter-to-spark-progress-in-cyprus-talks

A letter, which had been in the works for the past few weeks as part of a European Union-United Nations collaboration on the Cyprus issue, became the focal point from the very first day of the informal five-party meeting in Geneva....

18. Geneva talks kick off with key meetings and UN-hosted dinner

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/geneva-talks-kick-off-with-key-meetings-and-un-hosted-dinner

The long-awaited Geneva talks on the Cyprus problem officially kicked off today at 12:10 PM local time with a meeting of the National Council under the leadership of President Nicos Christodoulides....

19. Uncertainty surrounds Geneva talks on Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncertainty-surrounds-geneva-talks-on-cyprus-issue

With uncertainty over whether this marks a genuine attempt at restarting talks or merely an effort to keep the prospect of reunification alive, President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Geneva last night for the informal expanded conference. ...

20. EU pushes for tougher deportation rules for rejected asylum seekers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-pushes-for-tougher-deportation-rules-for-rejected-asylum-seekers

The European Commission has rolled out a new plan to make it easier to send back asylum seekers who don’t qualify to stay in the EU....

21. The good, the bad, and the in-between: Cyprus talks in Geneva

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-good-the-bad-and-the-in-between-cyprus-talks-in-geneva

Preparatory efforts for the informal Cyprus conference, scheduled for March 17-18 in Geneva, Switzerland, reached a peak this past week, with both organizational work from the United Nations and diplomatic efforts from the parties involved....

22. The Road to Prosperity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-road-to-prosperity

Browsing social media I have recently come across a map showing all the countries with GDP per capita higher than Poland’s back in 1990 and in 2018....

23. Turkey renews its call for a two-state solution in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-renews-its-call-for-a-two-state-solution-in-cyprus

Turkey has once again pushed its demand for a two-state solution to the Cyprus issue....

24. Is Cyprus' public sector too large? Hiring freeze lifted amid rising costs.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-cyprus-public-sector-too-large-hiring-freeze-lifted-amid-rising-costs

The Cyprus government is set to fully lift the ban on hiring permanent public sector employees, marking a significant shift from austerity measures imposed over a decade ago....

25. Pakistan and Turkey strengthen ties, reaffirm controversial stance on Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pakistan-and-turkey-strengthen-ties-reaffirm-controversial-stance-on-cyprus

Turkish President and Pakistani Prime Minister met to strengthen their countries' strategic partnership, reinforcing positions that directly challenge international law and Cyprus' sovereignty....

26. EU warns of strong response to possible US tariffs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-of-strong-response-to-possible-us-tariffs

The European Union has expressed deep concern over potential US trade measures, cautioning that any tariffs imposed on European goods would trigger a firm response....

27. President Christodoulides met today with the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-met-today-with-the-un-secretary-general-s-special-representative-in-cyprus

President Nikos Christodoulides met earlier today at the Presidential Palace with Colin Stewart, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus....

28. Colin Stewart to meet Cyprus leaders in push to restart peace talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/colin-stewart-to-meet-cyprus-leaders-in-push-to-restart-peace-talks

UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, Colin Stewart, is set for crucial talks on Friday with the leaders of both Cyprus’ Greek and Turkish communities, as efforts continue to re-energize peace talks and open more crossing points across the divided island....

29. Christodoulides unveils ambitious plans in State of the Union address

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-unveils-ambitious-plans-in-state-of-the-union-address

President Nicos Christodoulides has outlined a sweeping reform plan for 2025, aiming to enhance governance, strengthen security, and accelerate digital transformation. ...

30. Fresh push for Cyprus solution: UN and regional talks gain momentum

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fresh-push-for-cyprus-solution-un-and-regional-talks-gain-momentum

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has highlighted a fresh push to address the long-standing Cyprus issue, with recent diplomatic efforts signaling potential progress. ...

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