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1. 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. ...

2. Trump pushes for federal workforce cuts—A move Cyprus could learn from

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-pushes-for-federal-workforce-cuts—a-move-cyprus-could-learn-from

President Donald Trump is making big changes in the U.S. government, offering federal employees a deal to leave their jobs if they don’t want to return to the office. T...

3. Syria’s new leader calls for lifting sanctions, says country no longer a threat

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....

4. Kurdish community in Cyprus calls for U.S. action to halt Turkish attacks in Syria

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kurdish-community-in-cyprus-calls-for-u-s-action-to-halt-turkish-attacks-in-syria

The Kurdish community in Cyprus called on the United States for help to stop attacks by Turkey and Ankara-backed groups in northern Syria....

5. Biden backs Cyprus unity, recalls ''sad'' 50-year division in White House meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-backs-cyprus-unity-recalls-sad-50-year-division-in-white-house-meeting

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday, marking a major milestone in U.S.-Cyprus relations and emphasizing renewed U.S. support for a bizonal, bicommunal federation as a solution to the Cyprus issue....

6. Politico: EU urged to establish spy agency to combat espionage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/politico-eu-urged-to-establish-spy-agency-to-combat-espionage

The European Union needs a dedicated intelligence agency to strengthen defense against espionage and foreign interference, according to a new report from former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, released Wednesday....

7. Public sector salaries to increase by 1.5% starting October 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-sector-salaries-to-increase-by-1-5-starting-october-2024

Cyprus' House of Representatives has passed an agreement between the government and trade unions to implement a general 1.5% wage increase for public......

8. Flight cancellations leave Air Haifa struggling for passengers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flight-cancellations-leave-air-haifa-struggling-for-passengers

Air Haifa, a new low-cost airline, completed its inaugural flight on the Tel Aviv-Larnaca route yesterday morning. Upon returning from Larnaca, passengers were surprised to find the flight nearly empty, a rare occurrence during this peak travel season for the Israeli aviation industry....

9. Jordan's King Abdullah joins MED9 Summit for key security talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jordan-s-king-abdullah-joins-med9-summit-for-key-security-talks

Leaders from nine Mediterranean nations convened in Cyprus on Friday for the MED9 Summit, reaffirming their commitment to tackling shared challenges. ...

10. Why Cyprus is not at risk from Iran's ballistic missiles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-is-not-at-risk-from-iran-s-ballistic-missiles

The recent escalation between Israel and Iran—marked by Tehran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel Tuesday night—and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon have raised concerns for the Republic of Cyprus....

11. Cyprus braces for migrant surge as war in Lebanon intensifies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-migrant-surge-as-war-in-lebanon-intensifies

A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East....

12. Public sector salaries to increase by 1.5%, costing €52.7 million

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-sector-salaries-to-increase-by-1-5-costing-€52-7-million

A proposed 1.5% pay raise for public sector employees in Cyprus will cost the state about €52.7 million over the next two years. This increase is set to start on October 1, 2024....

13. Germany’s hardline on Syrian deportations gives Cyprus green light for returns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-hardline-on-syrian-deportations-gives-cyprus-green-light-for-returns

In a landmark ruling, Germany’s Supreme Administrative Court in Munster has determined that some areas of Syria can now be considered "safe," despite the ongoing civil war....

14. Poverty line for family of 4 in occupied Cyprus at 27,402 TL (€953)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poverty-line-for-family-of-4-in-occupied-cyprus-set-at-27-402-tl-€953

The Turkish Cypriot Civil Servants' union (KTAMS) has set the poverty line for a family of four at 27,402 Turkish liras (approximately €953), according to a recent study....

15. Russia launches massive air attack on Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-launches-massive-air-attack-on-ukraine

Russia has conducted one of its most extensive air assaults on Ukraine to date, according to Ukrainian Air Force Chief Mykola Oleshchuk....

16. Cyprus sends firefighting planes to North Macedonia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sends-firefighting-planes-to-north-macedonia

Cyprus has dispatched two firefighting planes to North Macedonia to aid in battling forest fires in the Chashka and Sveti Nikole regions, the Department of Forests announced Wednesday....

17. Anastasiades speaks out on Cyprus solution, corruption, and political ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-speaks-out-on-cyprus-solution-corruption-and-political-ties

In one of his most candid interviews to date, former President Nicos Anastasiades discussed the Cyprus problem and the talks held in Crans-Montana with Marina Economides in "K". ...

18. Cyprus civil servants to receive pay raises after 15-year freeze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-civil-servants-to-receive-pay-raises-after-15-year-freeze

PASYDY, the public sector union, announced its approval of a new agreement with the Ministry of Finance to grant pay raises to civil servants beginning October 1, 2024. The deal was reached during today's Joint Staff Committee meeting....

19. EU Commission boycotts Hungarian presidency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-boycotts-hungarian-presidency

In a bold and unprecedented move, the European Commission announced today its decision to ''boycott'' the six-month Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union. This action is a direct response to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's controversial visits to Moscow and Beijing....

20. Wailing sirens to commemorate tragic events of 1974

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wailing-sirens-to-commemorate-the-tragic-events-of-1974

In a poignant tribute to a pivotal chapter in its history, Cyprus will activate the sirens of its Public Warning System on significant dates this July, marking the anniversaries of the 1974 coup d’état and the ensuing Turkish invasion....

21. Greece bucks trend with six-day work week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-bucks-trend-with-six-day-workweek

Greece has introduced a six-day working week for certain businesses in an effort to increase productivity and employment, according to a report by CNBC. ...

22. Erdogan warns Israel may target Turkey after Hamas defeat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-warns-israel-may-target-turkey-after-hamas-defeat

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday asserted that Israel would target Turkey if it succeeds in defeating Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Agence France-Presse reported....

23. Migration issue returns to the spotlight

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 ...

24. Cyprus football's new horizon with privately owned stadiums

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-football-s-new-horizon-with-privately-owned-stadiums

The era we find ourselves in appears to signify the beginning of significant change in the professional league, reminiscent of historical shifts that brought......

25. Putin picks economist Belousov as defense chief, Shoigu switches gears

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-picks-economist-belousov-as-defense-chief-shoigu-switches-gears

Russian President Vladimir Putin tapped a civilian economist as his surprise new defence minister on Sunday in an attempt to gird Russia for economic war by trying to better utilise the defence budget and harness greater innovation to win in Ukraine....

26. UN envoy deemed ''unworthy to lead''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-deemed-unworthy-to-lead

Efforts to restart negotiations on the Cyprus problem hit a snag as the Turkish Cypriot Civil Servants Union (KTAMS) and the Teachers' Union (KTOS) jointly criticized UN Personal Envoy Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar....

27. President engages in diplomatic dialogue with Cuellar

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-engages-in-diplomatic-dialogue-with-cuellar

Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday that a meeting between President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides and UNSG's personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin is scheduled to take place in the first ten days of May....

28. European Parliament President to visit Cyprus for humanitarian aid talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-parliament-president-to-visit-cyprus-for-humanitarian-aid-talks

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is set to visit Cyprus on April 1st, where she will meet with President Nikos Christodoulidis for discussions on humanitarian aid initiatives....

29. Limassol's March 25th parade keeps tradition alive

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-s-march-25th-parade-keeps-tradition-alive

In the heart of Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, Minister Marios Hartsiotis led a lively parade, bringing together people from all walks of life. This event wasn't just about celebrating, it was a chance to honor Greece's journey through time....

30. Cyprus' defense industry poised for growth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-defense-industry-poised-for-growth

In an interview conducted by Kathimerini reporter Andreas Karamitas, Dr. Tasos Kounoudis, President of the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CRAI), provided significant insights into the European Union's investment in the defense industry and its implications for Cyprus....

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