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1. U.S. planes in Cyprus for civilian evacuations, not military ops, officials say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-planes-in-cyprus-for-civilian-evacuations-not-military-ops-officials-say

Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas confirmed Wednesday that American military transport planes are stationed in Cyprus, but stressed they are not here for combat missions....

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. Cyprus bunkers: Where the real danger might be the flying office chair

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bunkers-where-the-real-danger-might-be-the-flying-office-chair

With the situation between Iran and Israel growing more tense by the day, Cypriot authorities have been reminding the public to be ''prepared'' just in case the island gets accidentally (or intentionally) caught in the crossfire....

4. SafeCY app helps users find nearest shelter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/safecy-app-helps-users-find-nearest-shelter

A new mobile app, SafeCY, is now available to help residents locate the nearest Civil Defense shelter in real time....

5. Iran launches fresh missile attacks against Israel, some visible from Cyprus (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-launches-fresh-missile-attacks-against-israel-some-visible-from-cyprus-videos

Iran launched a new round of missile attacks targeting Israel late Saturday night, Iranian state television reported....

6. Middle East crisis escalates out of control

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/middle-east-crisis-escalates-out-of-control

Israel launched the largest military operation in its history against Iran on Friday, carrying out a surprise, large-scale assault targeting Iran’s nuclear, military and scientific infrastructure....

7. Cyprus activates emergency council as Middle East tensions explode

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-activates-emergency-council-as-middle-east-tension-explode

Cyprus is stepping up emergency measures following Israel’s military strike on Iran, with President Nikos Christodoulides convening an urgent meeting of the National Security Council on Friday afternoon, officials confirmed....

8. U.S. pulls embassy staff from Baghdad as fears of Iran-Israel clash grow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-pulls-embassy-staff-from-baghdad-as-fears-of-iran-israel-clash-grow

The U.S. is pulling non-essential embassy staff and their families out of Baghdad, citing rising security concerns tied to growing tensions between Israel and Iran, U.S. officials confirmed Wednesday. ...

9. Ukraine destroys 40+ Russian warplanes in deep strike ahead of peace talks (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-destroys-40-russian-warplanes-in-deep-strike-ahead-of-peace-talks-video

A Ukrainian drone strike destroyed more than 40 Russian military aircraft deep within Russian territory, a Ukrainian security official told The Associated Press on Sunday, marking one of Kyiv’s most audacious attacks since the war began....

10. 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....

11. Israeli strikes kill at least 57 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-57-in-gaza-palestinian-officials-say

At least 57 people were killed Monday in Israeli military operations across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian officials in the blockaded territory....

12. ''If we keep going like this, no one will have a better life in Europe,'' Finnish minister

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/if-we-keep-going-like-this-no-one-will-have-a-better-life-in-europe-finnish-minister

Finland’s Interior Minister Marie Radanen didn’t mince words when speaking about Europe’s migration challenges, warning that the current path could lead to a breakdown of the very future so many seek here....

13. Search continues for missing tourist in Chrysochous Bay

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-continues-for-missing-tourist-in-chrysochous-bay

Authorities continue their extensive search for 35-year-old Polish tourist Piotr Mentel, who has been missing since Tuesday, April 22, 2025....

14. ''This isn’t about headscarves, it’s about who we are''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/this-isn-t-about-headscarves-it-s-about-who-we-are

For nearly a month, Turkish Cypriot teachers have been protesting against the introduction of headscarves in secondary schools, standing in defense of secular education....

15. Cyprus proves its role as crisis hub in major multinational drill (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-proves-its-role-as-crisis-hub-in-major-multinational-drill

Cyprus has once again positioned itself as a regional pillar of stability, completing a large-scale multinational humanitarian drill aimed at handling crises in the volatile Middle East region....

16. Storms hit Cyprus with heavy rain, hail, and snowfall in Troodos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storms-hit-cyprus-with-heavy-rain-hail-and-snowfall-in-troodos

A powerful weather system swept across Cyprus on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snowfall in the Troodos Mountains. ...

17. Authorities suspect arson as fires break out across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-suspect-arson-as-fires-break-out-across-cyprus

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating whether a recent wave of wildfires was deliberately set, as dozens of blazes erupted over the weekend in Larnaca and Paphos....

18. President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-‘together-we-are-changing-cyprus

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

19. Thank you, Donald!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/thank-you-donald

''Thank you, Donald.'' All Europeans should be saying that out loud. What is the U.S. president really telling us in his own barbaric, rude, and incoherent way? ...

20. Tragic loss of life in Gaza amid freezing conditions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-loss-of-life-in-gaza-amid-freezing-conditions

In a devastating consequence of a severe cold snap in Gaza, six Palestinian infants have died from hypothermia, medical officials report....

21. UK tightens noose on Putin’s inner circle with new sanctions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-tightens-noose-on-putin-s-inner-circle-with-new-sanctions

Nearly a year after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the UK has announced a fresh wave of sanctions aimed at individuals with close ties to Vladimir Putin....

22. Severe storms devastate occupied Karpasia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-storms-devastate-occupied-karpasia

Heavy rain and hailstorms wreaked havoc across several occupied villages in Karpasia, causing significant damage to homes, outbuildings, and paddocks in Yialousa, Agios Andronicos, Agia Triada, and Melanagra....

23. Christodoulides unveils ambitious plans in State of the Union address

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-unveils-ambitious-plans-in-state-of-the-union-address

President Nicos Christodoulides has outlined a sweeping reform plan for 2025, aiming to enhance governance, strengthen security, and accelerate digital transformation. ...

24. €14.7 million U.S.-backed upgrade to transform Cyprus airbase

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€14-7-million-u-s-backed-upgrade-to-transform-cyprus-airbase

The official announcement regarding the upgrade of the ''Andreas Papandreou'' airbase by the U.S. undoubtedly strengthens bilateral relations between the two countries....

25. 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....

26. Italian Navy frigate ''Luigi Rizzo'' arrives in Limassol for port visit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italian-navy-frigate-luigi-rizzo-arrives-in-limassol-for-port-visit

The Italian Navy FREMM (European Multi-Mission Frigate) ''Luigi Rizzo'' has arrived in Limassol where she will spend a port visit for the next days, the Embassy of Italy in Cyprus announced....

27. 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. ...

28. Unrelenting winds batter Cyprus, Nicosia hit hardest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unrelenting-winds-batter-cyprus-nicosia-hit-hardest

Unusually strong winds that swept across Cyprus since Sunday have caused widespread disruption, with Nicosia bearing the brunt of the damage....

29. Israeli Embassy slams ICC's arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-slams-icc-s-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant

In a strong rebuttal to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Embassy in Cyprus accused the court of undermining its own credibility and legitimacy....

30. FT: ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of crimes against humanity and war crimes related to the war in Gaza....

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