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1. Israel threatens Rafah invasion

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken that Israel will invade Rafah if Hamas continues to make an end to the war a condition of the hostage deal, two Israeli and US officials said....

2. Our neighborhood just got unpredictable again

This part of the world has always been full of surprises. The most recent came on Friday afternoon when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at the United States and Israel and said he was calling off a planned visit to Washington. ...

3. Government unveils ambitious housing strategy, Minister Ioannou reveals

The government has set the people and their servicing without undue inconvenience at the core of its policies, Minister of the Interior Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday, adding the Ministry is working on issuing of public documents the Civil Registry Department. ...

4. Human rights status remains steady in Cyprus

The US State Department's annual report on human rights reveals that the situation in Cyprus saw no significant changes in 2023. The report covers both the Republic of Cyprus and the area administered by Turkish Cypriots, emphasizing the unique political landscape of the island....

5. US blocks UN resolution recognizing Palestinian statehood

The United States blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution on Thursday that would have recognized a Palestinian state, sparking sharp criticism from Palestinian leaders....

6. Assistant Secretary Rena Bitter to visit Nicosia

Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel April 11-19 to Nicosia, Frankfurt, Bucharest, and Sofia, the US State Department said on Thursday in a media note....

7. US transfers seized Iranian arms to aid Ukraine's defense

US Central Command (CENTCOM) revealed on Tuesday that the United States has transferred a substantial arsenal, including machine guns, sniper rifles, rocket launchers, and ammunition, seized from Iran to Ukraine....

8. Turkish Cypriot leader meets US officials before UN talks

Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, held discussions with State Department officials in Washington as part of his visit to the United States, where he is scheduled to meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York today....

9. Akamas road irregularities demand answers

A series of pressing questions has emerged concerning irregularities in the initial phase of the road network construction in Akamas....

10. Occupied territories are a 'black hole' for illicit funds

The recent update to the US-UK sanctions list, active since last April and aimed at Russia, continues to scrutinize Cypriot-based entities suspected of violating the Russian embargo. ...

11. Cyprus and US forge anti-financial crime alliance

The Republic of Cyprus and the United States of America have announced a significant cooperation initiative aimed at enhancing the ROC's capabilities to combat illicit finance....

12. USA: Cargo ship collision collapses main Baltimore bridge (video)

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore suffered a partial collapse early Tuesday after being struck by a large cargo ship, triggering a search for at least seven individuals in the water, officials reported....

13. Cyprus sets sights on US tourists with digital campaign

Cyprus is gearing up to launch a digital campaign aimed at promoting itself as a holiday destination in the United States, with a focus on the East Coast regions of New York, Washington DC, Boston, and Philadelphia....

14. Biden impeachment talk after false bribery claim

A startling revelation shook the political landscape as Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, faced charges for concocting a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme implicating President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, alongside a Ukrainian energy company. ...

15. Los Angeles battles devastating mudslides after record-breaking storm

The aftermath of one of the wettest storms in southern California's history has left Los Angeles grappling with the devastating aftermath, as at least 475 mudslides have been reported across the city....

16. US firmly rejects two-state solution for Cyprus settlement

17. USA: Alabama makes history with first nitrogen gas execution

In a historic move, Alabama carried out the execution of convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith, making it the first state to use nitrogen gas for an execution. Smith, 58, was declared dead at 8:25 p.m. Thursday after a process that involved visible convulsions and shaking....

18. Sorry, Putin, Alaska's not up for grabs!

The U.S. State Department has dismissed speculations about the return of Alaska to Russia, responding to reports of President Vladimir Putin ordering an investigation into Russian ''real estate'' abroad....

19. How the consumer pocket faces a perfect economic storm

The uncertainty and the intense upheavals in the global supply chain continue....

20. 'One Stop Shipping Centre' launched to boost competitiveness

The One Stop Shipping Centre has set sail in Cyprus, marking a significant development for the Cypriot shipping industry. Launched by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping under the President of the Republic,...

21. USA: Detroit unveils groundbreaking electric charging road

Detroit has reportedly unveiled new technology beneath its streets after a year of waiting, with electric vehicles able to get a boost that could ultimately make range anxiety a thing of the past....

22. Trimiklini scandal unveiled: 15-year licensing nightmare shakes state agencies

The Control Committee of the Parliament heard an outcry from the state services, who took almost 15 years to act on a series of illegal activities......

23. Government takes bold steps to speed up construction approvals

The Ministry of Interior in Cyprus is on a mission to simplify the development control system by implementing a comprehensive package of 22 measures in collaboration with the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (CSTC). ...

24. UN's new special envoy heads to Cyprus in early February

Unless something unexpected happens, Maria-Angela Kouegiar is expected to arrive in Cyprus in the first ten days of February after the formal renewal of the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) by the Security Council (SC) of the organization on January 30....

25. Injured golden retriever saved from 300-foot cliff

In a heart-stopping incident at Oregon's Ecola State Park, the United States Coast Guard executed a daring rescue to save Leo, a courageous Golden Retriever who tumbled over a 300-foot cliff on New Year's Day....

26. ISIS suspected in devastating Kerman blasts

The double explosion, which claimed the lives of at least 103 people on Wednesday near the tomb of General Qasem Soleimani in Kerman......

27. US Ambassador discusses Cyprus and Russian influence in exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini, the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus weighs in on whether the island nation's ties to Russian influence are changing. ...

28. University of Cyprus professor recognized among influential scientists worldwide

In a significant achievement for academic excellence, Professor Despo Fatta-Kassinou from the University of Cyprus has secured a spot on the list of the most influential scientists globally for 2022....

29. Police force faces renewed criticism after recent tragedies

The debate on the problems in the police force, which was a hot topic in the public sphere last week due to the two fatal attacks that occurred in a short span of time, was reignited on Wednesday, when all the relevant officials, led by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou and the Chief of Police, Stelios Papatheodorou, met in the Parliament's Institutions Committee....

30. U.S. stands firm against long-term Israeli presence in Gaza

The United States emphasized its opposition to a new long-term occupation of the Gaza Strip by Israel on Tuesday, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that his country would assume "overall responsibility for security" in the enclave after the recent conflict with the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas....