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1. No place like home as Israelis flee uncertainty, sail back from Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-place-like-home-as-israelis-flee-uncertainty-sail-back-from-cyprus

More than 1,600 Israeli nationals boarded the Crown Iris cruise ship from the port of Limassol on Thursday in a large-scale repatriation effort aimed at getting citizens back home amid rising regional tensions....

2. Israeli airstrike hits Iran’s state TV headquarters as nuclear tensions surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrike-hits-iran-s-state-tv-headquarters-as-nuclear-tensions-surge

Israel launched a direct strike on Iran’s state television headquarters in Tehran early Monday, intensifying a growing conflict and sending thousands of residents fleeing the capital....

3. 78 dead in Israeli strikes on Iran, dozens wounded as tensions continue to escalate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/78-dead-in-israeli-strikes-on-iran-dozens-wounded-as-tensions-continue-to-escalate

At least 78 people were killed and more than 320 injured after Israel launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across Iran early Friday, targeting nuclear and military facilities in what officials described as a response to Tehran’s continued threats and regional aggression....

4. Cypriots brace for impact as fuel prices set to jump after Mideast strikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-brace-for-impact-as-fuel-prices-set-to-jump-after-mideast-strikes

Drivers in Cyprus may soon feel a serious pinch at the pump, as fuel prices are expected to rise significantly in the coming days following Israel’s military strike on Iran and the resulting spike in global oil prices....

5. Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites, Cyprus watches uneasily

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-strikes-iran-s-nuclear-sites-cyprus-watches-uneasily

In a dramatic and potentially destabilizing turn for the Middle East, Israel launched a large-scale military operation inside Iran early Friday morning, striking nuclear and military sites and killing several of Tehran’s top commanders and scientists....

6. Man attacked with pipe and chain in roadside assault

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-attacked-with-pipe-and-chain-in-roadside-assault

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the violent assault of a 34-year-old man in Chloraka, police said Thursday....

7. Wildfire near Agios Symeon (Avtepe) partially contained as authorities seek military air support (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-near-agios-symeon-avtepe-partially-contained-as-authorities-seek-military-air-support-video

Crews have managed to bring a wildfire under partial control after it erupted Friday afternoon in the area between Agios Symeon (Avtepe) and Koroveia (Kuruova) in occupied Karpasia, officials confirmed....

8. Three injured in violent rampage as masked mob attacks Omonia fan club after derby win

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-injured-in-violent-rampage-as-masked-mob-attacks-omonia-fan-club-after-derby-win

About 50 masked individuals armed with various weapons stormed an Omonia fan club in Lakatamia on Sunday night, causing extensive damage and injuring three people, police said....

9. Kidnapping attempts in France target families of crypto executives (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kidnapping-attempts-in-france-target-families-of-crypto-executives-video

A terrifying pattern is emerging in France, where families of cryptocurrency executives are being targeted in violent and high-stakes abduction attempts....

10. May 8th is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/may-8th-is-world-red-cross-and-red-crescent-day

May 8th marks a significant day for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, celebrating the dedication of millions of volunteers who selflessly provide aid in times of crisis....

11. Israeli army leads civilian tours inside occupied Syrian land

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-army-leads-civilian-tours-inside-occupied-syrian-land

In a move sparking international attention, and concern, Israel’s army is leading guided tours for civilians deep into occupied Syrian land, turning former conflict zones into hiking destinations....

12. Limassol police officer injured in midnight shovel showdown

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-limassol-police-officer-injured-in-midnight-shovel-showdown

Things got unexpectedly medieval in Limassol in the early hours of Thursday, when a routine traffic camera check turned into a shovel-wielding showdown....

13. Trump declares tariff war, with chart in hand

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-declares-tariff-war-with-chart-in-hand

At an official press conference, armed with a glossy chart and his signature bravado, former President Donald Trump unveiled what he described as ''the greatest, most incredible, America-first tariff plan you've ever seen.''...

14. Turkey seeks explanation from Greece over chants during parade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-seeks-explanation-from-greece-over-chants-during-parade

Turkey has formally requested an explanation from Greece on March 25 regarding chants made by some Greek military personnel during a military parade in Athens....

15. 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....

16. World awaits Moscow’s response to US-Ukraine ceasefire deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-awaits-moscow-s-response-to-us-ukraine-ceasefire-deal

After marathon talks in Saudi Arabia between the United States and Ukraine, the stage is now set for a potential shift in the ongoing war with Russia....

17. Cyprus, US strengthen military alliance with special operations drill

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-us-strengthen-military-alliance-with-special-operations-drill

The Cyprus National Guard and the United States Armed Forces recently wrapped up a joint military exercise aimed at enhancing cooperation and boosting operational readiness in special operations...

18. Restaurant owner shot in occupied Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/restaurant-owner-shot-in-occupied-nicosia

A brazen armed attack on a restaurant owner in occupied Nicosia has shaken the Turkish Cypriot community, raising fresh concerns over security and organized crime in the north....

19. A green planet with India leading the way

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-green-planet-with-india-leading-the-way

Climate Change is a defining challenge of our times but as the world hurtles toward an escalating climate crisis, India is stepping into a global leadership role to tackle climate change. ...

20. US lawmakers push to permanently lift Cyprus arms embargo

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....

21. Joseph Aoun becomes Lebanon’s next president

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/joseph-aoun-becomes-lebanon-s-next-president

Lebanon has elected Joseph Aoun, the former army commander, as its 14th president, filling a two-year vacancy left by his predecessor Michel Aoun (no relation)....

22. Turkish FM Fidan visits occupied Cyprus amid key regional shifts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-fm-fidan-visits-occupied-cyprus-amid-key-regional-shifts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s two-day visit to the occupied territories, taking place today and tomorrow, is considered particularly significant. ...

23. Russian nuclear weapons at Europe's doorstep

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-nuclear-weapons-at-europes-doorstep

Russia has deployed tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, marking the first time its nuclear arsenal has been stationed outside Russian territory since the Cold War....

24. Cyprus and Jordan strengthen defence ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-jordan-strengthen-defence-ties

Cyprus and Jordan have strengthened their military partnership with a new Defence Cooperation Agreement, signed during Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas' visit to Amman on Wednesday....

25. Turkish mafia turf war turns Athens streets into a battleground

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-mafia-turf-war-turns-athens-streets-into-a-battleground

A brutal daylight ambush on Monday in the suburb of Glyfada in southern Athens marked the latest chapter in the violent turf war among Turkish organized crime factions operating in Greece....

26. Cheers and tears as Syrians in Nicosia and Limassol celebrate Assad's fall (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cheers-and-tears-as-syrians-in-nicosia-and-limassol-celebrate-assad-s-fall

The streets of Nicosia and Limassol erupted with joy on Sunday as Syrian expatriates celebrated the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Waving flags,...

27. UK bases in Cyprus, Gibraltar under Russian threat?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-bases-in-cyprus-gibraltar-under-russian-threat

British defense officials have reportedly held emergency discussions with counterparts in Cyprus and Gibraltar over potential Russian threats to the UK’s sovereign military bases, according to the Daily Telegraph....

28. The International Criminal Court is another casualty of October 7

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-international-criminal-court-is-another-casualty-of-october-7

In 1998, at the time of the adoption of the Statute of the International Criminal Court, the head of Israel's delegation, Judge Eli Nathan, expressed both hope and fear for its future. ...

29. Cyprus strengthens military strategy with focus on US armaments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-strengthens-military-strategy-with-focus-on-us-armaments

Cyprus has been making strategic shifts in its military and diplomatic approach, particularly with regard to its relationship with NATO and its defense infrastructure, according to an article by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

30. Geoeconomic tensions and Cyprus: Staying the course amid challenges ahead

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/geoeconomic-tensions-and-cyprus-staying-the-course-amid-challenges-ahead

Geoeconomic fragmentation, the reversal of progress towards global economic and financial integration due to political and military conflict and strategic policy decisions, is rising....

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