https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-minister-kombos-in-ramallah-announces-economic-aid-for-palestinians
Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos visited Ramallah on Monday to address the escalating tensions in the Middle East and explore the establishment of a maritime humanitarian corridor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-top-businessman-pushes-for-netanyahu-s-exit
Amon Shaswa, the head of the technology company Mobileye and one of Israel's leading businessmen, made a compelling call on Sunday for the immediate removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the replacement of his government....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-call-for-humanitarian-pauses-draws-attention-ahead-of-un-vote
European Union leaders have stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, instead appealing for humanitarian “pauses” to provide aid, as the UN warned its operations were being “paralyzed” by Israel’s bombardment of the besieged enclave....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-to-mediate-labor-dispute-with-state-health-services-agency
Cyprus' Minister of Health, Dr. Poppy Kanari, is set to hold separate meetings with trade unions and the State Health Services Agency (OKYpY) to address a dispute arising from the Agency's failure to negotiate a collective agreement for staff employed under personal contracts, according to the Cypriot Ministry of Health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/queen-rania-accuses-western-leaders-of-double-standard-in-gaza-conflict
Jordan’s Queen Rania has accused Western leaders of a “glaring double standard” for not condemning Israel’s killing of Palestinian civilians in its bombardment of Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/31-year-old-admits-to-attempted-murder-for-20-000-euros
In a recent verdict, the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court has sentenced a 31-year-old man to 16 years in prison for an attempted murder that took place in Oroklini on December 4, 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-right-to-self-defense-sparks-heated-un-debate
The United Nations Security Council has held its first open debate on the Israel-Gaza war, with most members calling for an immediate ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to reach Palestinians under relentless Israeli bombardment in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kedipes-prepares-60-million-euro-mortgage-to-rent-initiative
The sale of primary residences worth up to 350 thousand euros faces a potential new suspension. As of the end of October, no additional steps have been taken regarding divestments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-addresses-global-security-at-cairo-summit
This is not a regional crisis of limited concern or impact, it is fundamentally a question of international peace and security and a challenge that our global collective security system must respond to, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides told the International Peace Summit that took place Saturday in Cairo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-war-rally-tonight-in-nicosia-calling-for-peace-in-gaza
Another anti-war protest is set to occur on the evening of Friday, October 20th, at Eleftherias Square. This follows a peaceful march organized by the Pancyprian Peace Council known as Gate 9,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/piki-shares-the-government-s-tech-powered-6-year-plan
The government is ramping up the execution of a series of projects, bolstering resources and expertise in collaboration with the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, according to Irene Piki, Deputy Minister to the president....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ursula-von-der-leyen-to-address-cyprus-problem
The European Commission has reaffirmed its position on the Cyprus issue in a letter penned on behalf of its President Ursula von der Leyen and addressed to the Famagusta Association of Great Britain President Dr Vassilis Mavrou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senator-menendez-faces-explosive-new-charges-of-egypt-connection
US senator Robert Menendez, who is already facing corruption charges, has now been accused of acting as a foreign agent of Egypt.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-greek-cypriots-and-turkish-cypriots-are-the-same
Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots are the same, said Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday at the opening of Ümit İnatçı's art exhibition, “Universalis Spiritus,” in Nicosia. He noted that this principle has guided his efforts to reunite the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-urges-de-escalation-amid-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has drawn global attention as the death toll rises, with over 1,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis reported dead. Calls for peace have intensified amid the escalating violence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-keeps-watchful-eye-on-non-performing-loans
The European Central Bank (ECB) is closely monitoring non-performing loans (NPLs) and related legislation, including the divestment framework. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/qatar-initiates-talks-on-israeli-hostage-swap-with-hamas
In a bid to secure the release of Israeli women and children who were kidnapped by the Palestinian armed group and have been held in Gaza, Qatari mediators have engaged in talks with Hamas officials both in Doha and Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-secures-pyla-buffer-zone-agreement
In a recent statement, the United Nations has announced a breakthrough in Pyla. According to their announcement, they have reached arrangements that are poised to bring resolution to the ongoing situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-urges-two-state-solution-for-israel-palestine-peace
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized on Monday that a two-state solution, aimed at facilitating peaceful coexistence between Israel and the Palestinians, remains the sole viable path once hostilities subside....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-customary-warning-ongoing-idf-hamas-clash
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue their fierce battle against Hamas in the southern region of Israel, with military spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht confirming the prolonged conflict more than 48 hours after a surprise attack by the Palestinian militant group. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/uk-denies-direct-imports-from-occupied-cyprus-citing-non-recognition-of-trnc
The UK ''has no intention to begin directly importing products'' from the occupied part of Cyprus, Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations, Lord Ahmad has stated in response to a question in the House of Lords....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kasselakis-arrives-in-cyprus-talks-on-cyprus-problem-await
Stefanos Kasselakis, the newly elected president of the SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, expressed his support for restarting talks on the Cyprus issue from where they left off in Crans Montana during an interview with the Cyprus News Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-ports-stand-ready-to-secure-global-south-s-grain-supply
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis addressed the EU Foreign Ministers' meeting in Kyiv, stressing the significant consequences resulting from the breakdown of an agreement with Russia concerning the secure export of Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea. This development is particularly critical for the supply of countries in the global south....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-secretary-of-state-commits-to-reunified-cyprus-on-independence-day
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken extends best wishes to Cyprus on its 63rd Independence Day, expressing America's commitment to a united Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-protects-consumers-against-unlawful-practices
In a unanimous decision, the plenary session of the Parliament has approved a groundbreaking harmonizing law aimed at empowering consumers to protect their collective interests effectively....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-takes-on-migration-housing-and-traffic-head-on
Migration, housing and traffic are the subjects the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides focuses on, aiming for immediate and effective resolution, he said, speaking at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) in Limassol on Wednesday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-warn-of-drastic-demographic-changes
Turkish Cypriots feel in danger New Cyprus Party General Secretary Murat Kanatli said on Friday, adding that they feel that the demographic structure in the Turkish occupied areas is at a crucial point....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/animal-incidents-in-paphos-tell-two-tales-of-harm-and-justice
A 60-year-old woman from Paphos and her dog fell victim to an attack by two dogs. The incident occurred at around 16:00 on Thursday afternoon (21/9) while the woman was walking her own dog....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/famagusta-mayors-unite-for-a-shared-vision-of-reconciliation
During an event commemorating the International Day of Peace, Simos Ioannou, the mayor of occupied Famagusta, emphasized the urgent need for peace in the region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-un-demand-turns-heads
Russia has thrown its weight behind the prompt appointment of a special envoy or adviser tasked with addressing the enduring division of Cyprus, a matter that falls under the jurisdiction of the UN Secretary-General....