https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-to-prioritize-security-on-all-fronts-during-its-eu-presidency
Poland has laid out an ambitious roadmap for its 2025 Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with security taking center stage. Ambassador Marek Szczepanowski presented the priorities on Tuesday at the House of Europe in Nicosia, under the presidency’s guiding motto: “Security, Europe!”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/make-police-great-again-cyprus-new-political-party-takes-a-stand-on-police-actions
The unfortunate case of the foreigner, whose body was found with a bullet from a police officer’s gun, has led to the discovery of yet another Cypriot political party: the United Cypriot Republican Party, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lawmakers-push-to-permanently-lift-cyprus-arms-embargo
Leaders of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus submitted a bill at the US House o Representatives aimed at permanently lifting the arms embargo imposed by the United States on the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sanctions-hit-two-cyprus-based-companies
In the latest wave of sanctions targeting entities aiding Russia’s war on Ukraine, two Cyprus-based companies have found themselves under the spotlight, further deepening the political tension surrounding the ongoing conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-patent-office-seeks-clarity-on-turkaegean-trademark
In what is seen as a procedural yet significant development, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has requested further clarifications from Turkey regarding its choice of the term “TurkAegean” to promote local tourism, Kathimerini has learned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-president-s-visit-sparks-protests-and-political-firestorm
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Cyprus today, meeting with President Nicos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usns-laramie-makes-pit-stop-at-port-of-limassol
The US Navy supply ship, USNS Laramie, made a stop at Larnaca port for scheduled maintenance and crew rest, further strengthening Cyprus’ role as a key logistics hub for the U.S. Navy in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfires-turn-malibu-and-hollywood-hills-into-a-charred-wasteland
The skies above Los Angeles resemble a post-apocalyptic scene as wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the county. Malibu, the Hollywood Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods have been hit especially hard, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving destruction in their wake....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-found-dead-in-jetblue-landing-gear-compartment
On Tuesday, JetBlue confirmed that two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of one of its planes after it completed a flight from New York....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-jr-heads-to-greenland-as-dad-hopes-to-buy-it-again
Donald Trump Jr. traveled to Greenland on Tuesday, following his father’s renewed calls to make the autonomous Arctic territory a part of the United States....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-he-promised-to-help-cyprus
When Jimmy Carter was elected president of the United States in 1976, Greek Cypriots had reason to be hopeful....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-promised-to-help-cyprus
Jimmy Carter passed away last week December 29, 2024, in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-turkish-cypriot-experts-unite-to-combat-island-wide-plant-diseases
Greek and Turkish Cypriot experts are working together to stop the spread of harmful plant diseases that are affecting crops across the whole island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hollywood-star-rudy-youngblood-fights-deportation-from-greece
Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood, best known for his lead role in Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto, is facing deportation from Greece after his visa expired in November 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-does-the-renewal-of-traffic-permits-start
The process of renewing vehicle registration permits for the year 2025 starts in a few days via the Department of Road Transport's website....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/overcome-with-emotion-ukrainian-soldiers-reunite-with-families-video
Tears flowed as Ukrainian families embraced their loved ones after a prisoner exchange with Russia on Monday, December 30....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-cyprus-partnership-deepens-with-uss-indiana-visit
The relationship between the United States and Cyprus is becoming stronger as both countries work together more closely, especially in defense and security. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-a-year-of-change-and-controversy-in-cyprus
2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-to-tour-uss-indiana-submarine-in-limassol
President Nicos Christodoulides is set to visit the USS Indiana, a U.S. nuclear submarine, on Tuesday afternoon. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jimmy-carter-champion-of-peace-and-humanity-dies-at-100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a tireless advocate for human rights, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/santa-clad-bikers-bring-holiday-joy-to-makarios-hospital
For the ninth consecutive Christmas Eve, the rumble of engines echoed through the streets of Nicosia, but it wasn’t just another biker parade, it was the Chopper Club Cyprus on a heartfelt mission to spread joy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-calls-for-cyprus-reunification-in-christmas-message
Pope Francis' recent Christmas message, which included a call for a solution to the longstanding Cyprus issue, has once again highlighted international attention on the divided island and emphasized the need for renewed peace talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-to-protect-religious-minorities-in-the-middle-east
In a region undergoing profound structural changes and historic power realignments, the Republic of Cyprus is not just observing the shifting dynamics, but actively seeking a role for itself in shaping the future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-plan-to-reclaim-the-panama-canal-raises-eyebrows
President-elect Donald Trump laid out a dramatic vision for his return to the White House during a speech in Phoenix, Arizona, mixing familiar promises with controversial new proposals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-winter-swim-in-honor-of-little-heroes
For the 8th consecutive year, participants and attendees gathered on Limassol beach this morning to send a powerful message of support and optimism during the event "Swimming with the OYK for our Little Heroes."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘murder-hornet-successfully-eradicated-from-u-s
The invasive northern giant hornet, often referred to as the "murder hornet," has been declared eradicated from the United States after an intensive, multi-year effort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/donald-trump-s-new-home-alone-hairdo-sparks-internet-frenzy-bold-or-bewildering-video
In a move that has left the internet in a tizzy, President-elect Donald Trump debuted a windswept, gravity-defying new hairstyle during a round of golf at his Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-exclusive-u-s-military-training-as-first-non-nato-country
Cyprus and the United States are taking another major step in strengthening their defense relationship....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syria-s-new-leader-calls-for-lifting-sanctions-says-country-no-longer-a-threat
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new de facto leader of syria, has urged the international community to lift sanctions on the war-torn country, insisting syria no longer poses a threat to its neighbors or to the west....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-rejects-opening-of-crossing-points-at-kokkina-athienou
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar stated that he does not accept the opening of crossing points in the Kokkina and Athienou areas....
