https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-right-surges-in-european-elections
In a dramatic turn of events, far-right parties across Europe have secured significant gains in the recent EU elections, particularly in Germany and France. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-panayiotou-s-controversial-candidacy-and-the-rise-of-anti-politics
''If you thought Phidias had no opinion on the Cyprus problem, you are wrong. He does. It was just better when he didn't,''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/houthi-rebels-launch-palestine-missile-matching-iranian-rapid-speeds
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have unveiled a new, solid-fuel missile in their arsenal that resembles aspects of one earlier displayed by Iran that Tehran described as flying at hypersonic speeds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-settler-defies-us-sanctions-gains-community-aid-to-access-frozen-funds
For weeks after being sanctioned by the United States, Yinon Levi struggled to pay the bills, living at his farming outpost atop a hill in the occupied West Bank. But the Israeli settler’s problems didn’t last....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-zelensky-really-buy-a-hotel-in-occupied-cyprus
A false news story claiming that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had purchased the Vuni Palace Hotel in occupied Kyrenia circulated widely in Greece and Cyprus for nearly 36 hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elections-expected-to-reshape-political-landscape
High Stakes in Cypriot Elections: Political Landscape at a Crossroads
Municipal and European Contests to Shape Future of Traditional Parties, Leadership, and Far-Right Influence...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/31-000-children-in-cyprus-below-poverty-line
The percentage of children at or below the poverty line in Cyprus stood at 18.1% in 2022, equivalent to around 31 thousand children according to Eurostat......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-911-carrera-gts-t-hybrid-power-and-striking-design
911 Carrera GTS: Innovative, lightweight T-Hybrid with a newly developed 3.6-litre six-cylinder boxer engine, electric turbocharger and electric motor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wins-imf-praise-for-strong-recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Cyprus for its robust economic recovery and fiscal discipline, recommending continued efforts......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/murders-linked-to-firearms-surge-in-limassol-and-nicosia
The recent discovery of weapons in a cemetery in Oroklini serves as a stark reminder of the increasing presence of organized crime networks in Cyprus, particularly their access to military-style firearms, classified as illicit traded firearms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pelekanos-stirs-debate-with-rejection-of-bi-zonal-federation
Marios Pelekanos's recent revelation in the Legalmatters podcast that he opposes the Bi-zonal Bicommunal Federation (BBF) as a form of solution for Cyprus, instead supporting a unitary state, has ignited significant debate. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palestinian-delegation-urges-action-not-just-words-from-australia
Palestinian officials have asked for Australia’s help in ''building vibrant democratic institutions'' and fighting corruption, as part of talks aimed at meeting the Albanese government’s conditions for recognising Palestine as a state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/akel-accused-of-anti-european-populism-ahead-of-elections
In the past week, Annita Demetriou presented DISY's positions for the European elections while launching a simultaneous offensive against AKEL....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrests-58-year-old-for-growing-marijuana-in-garden
A 58-year-old man was arrested by the Cyprus Anti-Narcotics Unit (YCAN) in the Larnaca district on Tuesday for allegedly cultivating cannabis in his home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-weapons-haul-uncovered-in-oroklini-cemetery-two-arrested
Authorities in Larnaca were alerted to a weapons trafficking operation taking place in a cemetery in the Oroklini area, prompting a swift police response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-issue-returns-to-the-spotlight
Today, Friday, May 17, Nicosia will host a ministerial conference at the level of Foreign Affairs Ministers, with the participation of 7 EU member states ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/slovak-prime-minister-injured-in-apparent-assassination-attempt
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fizzo is recovering from gunshot wounds sustained while greeting citizens and has regained consciousness following extensive surgery, as reported by Slovak media....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-leader-calls-for-migrant-boat-access-to-cyprus
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Monday called on Lebanese authorities to allow migrant boats to head to Europe amid rising anti-Syrian sentiment and accusations that Western countries aim to confine refugees in Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zakynthos-navagio-beach-shut-down-for-second-consecutive-summer
Zakynthos’ Navagio beach, a popular tourist destination famous for its signature shipwreck, will remain closed to tourists for a second summer this year by ministerial order....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bolsters-anti-money-laundering-arsenal
The Cyprus government has reaffirmed its steadfast dedication to upholding international standards in combating money laundering and terrorism financing, as outlined in a press release by the Presidency of the Republic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legal-service-petitions-for-auditor-general-s-dismissal
Amid ongoing turmoil between the leadership of the Legal Service and Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides, a petition for Michaelides' dismissal has been filed with the Supreme Judicial Council. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-president-files-€2m-defamation-lawsuit-against-author
Former President Nicos Anastasiades has taken legal action against Makarios Drushiotis, alleging defamation stemming from claims made in the books ''Mafia State'' and ''The Gang.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outer-space-arms-race-looms-as-russia-blocks-un-resolution
Russia has vetoed a resolution at the UN Security Council calling on all countries to prevent an arms race in outer space.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-minister-faces-15-year-jail-term-for-record-breaking-bribe
A Russian deputy defence minister has been detained on suspicion of bribe-taking, the country’s top law enforcement agency has said, a rare move amid the offensive in Ukraine.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/students-occupy-universities-nationwide-over-israel-hamas-conflict
The tumultuous echoes of dissent reverberated across campuses nationwide as what began as a localized outcry at Columbia University against Israel's conflict with Hamas transformed into a widespread movement by Tuesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/angelides-calls-for-checks-and-balances-on-michaelides-conduct
In a recent interview with Andreas Kimitris, Deputy Attorney General Savvas Angelides stressed the importance of following the right steps when looking into the Auditor General's behavior. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-under-fire-for-arms-sales-to-israel-amid-gaza-conflict
Germany will face a fresh call to revoke all arms sales to Israel on Thursday in a lawsuit that puts more pressure on Berlin amid a rising outcry about the scale of deaths and destruction in the war on Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-airlines-push-biden-to-halt-china-routes
Large U.S. airlines and some of their unions are asking the Biden administration to stop approving any more flights between the United States and China because of what they call ''anti-competitive'' policies that China imposes on U.S. carriers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/gaza-s-wounds-deepen-amidst-humanitarian-crisis
The ongoing conflict in Gaza offers little novelty to seasoned observers of conflicts, especially within the tumultuous landscape of the Middle East's Arab-Israeli tensions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-governor-faces-toughest-banking-challenges-yet
A new dawn breaks with the appointment of Mr. Christodoulos Patsalides as the Central Bank of Cyprus's new governor, heralding both promise and challenge....
