https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-hosts-world-powers-at-un-pushes-for-peace-talks-and-hails-gas-find
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides used his time at the UN General Assembly this week to juggle two weighty issues: the long-frozen Cyprus peace talks and the island’s growing role in global energy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-urges-turkey-to-end-occupation-and-promises-island-reunification-at-un-general-assembly
President Nicos Christodoulides called on Turkey on Wednesday to take “responsible” steps toward ending its occupation of northern Cyprus and achieving reunification, speaking to the 80th United Nations General Assembly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-found-dead-on-sailboat-near-protaras-after-losing-consciousness
Authorities confirmed Wednesday that an Israeli man was found dead on a sailboat near the Protaras coastline....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-statement-equating-palestinians-with-israel-draws-ambassador-s-rebuke
Palestinian Ambassador to Cyprus condemned a DISY announcement, saying it “equates the struggling Palestinian people with a state which, along with its prime minister and ministers, is internationally accused of genocide and war crimes.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palestinian-state-in-limbo-as-un-report-accuses-israel-of-genocide
The prospect of an independent Palestinian state is under severe strain as Israel continues military operations in Gaza, a UN report alleges constitute genocide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-moves-forward-with-divisive-legal-and-audit-changes
The Cypriot government is pressing forward with major reforms to the Legal and Audit Services despite mounting disputes from legal authorities, professional associations and state officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/your-delightfully-dramatic-weather-dispatch
A moody low-pressure system has decided to park itself over our lovely region, presumably because it heard about our excellent hospitality and refuses to leave....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/party-says-no-presidency-says-yes-as-christofidou-takes-over-data-protection-office
The Council of Ministers announced Wednesday that Maria Manolis Christofidou, provincial secretary of GODISY, will take over as Cyprus’ Commissioner for Personal Data Protection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/idf-pushes-deeper-into-gaza-as-eu-moves-to-curb-ties-with-israel
Israel’s military on Wednesday released images of its soldiers and tanks pushing deep into Gaza City, in what it called one of its most extensive ground operations since the war began....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/pensions-without-age-limits
We are told that the social insurance system is strictly contributory. You get back what you pay in. Except, of course, for state officials, who collect generous pensions without ever having made equivalent contributions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-orders-full-scale-invasion-of-gaza-city
Israeli forces stormed into Gaza City overnight in the biggest ground assault of the war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/everyone-excels-in-the-public-service-apparently
According to the latest report from the Public Service Commission, civil servants in Cyprus are basically superheroes… at least when it comes to scoring themselves....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-cyprus-become-europe-s-fire-shield
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed setting up a new European firefighting hub in Cyprus, a first-of-its-kind plan that could boost fire protection in the region, but so far, it’s long on promise and short on details....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-pledges-€40m-to-keep-ukrainians-warm-this-winter
As Ukraine braces for its fourth winter under Russian attack, the European Union is sending an extra €40 million in humanitarian aid to help civilians survive freezing temperatures and war damage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-chief-calls-for-unity-pledges-sanctions-on-israeli-officials-and-new-aid-plan-for-gaza
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a package of measures responding to the Gaza crisis, including suspending funding to Israel, preparing targeted sanctions and creating a new Donors’ Group for Palestine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-proposes-european-firefighting-center-in-cyprus
The European Commission is proposing the creation of a new European firefighting center in Cyprus, aiming to boost the continent’s ability to respond to increasingly severe wildfires, officials said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/namaste-cyprus-a-confluence-of-indian-culture-and-cuisine-in-cyprus
Namaste Cyprus is a celebration of the friendship and cultural ties between India and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/qatar-condemns-israeli-strike-targeting-hamas-leaders-in-doha
Qatar condemned an Israeli airstrike Tuesday targeting Hamas leaders in its capital, calling it a “cowardly attack” and a violation of international law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-s-prime-minister-ousted-as-political-turmoil-deepens
French Prime Minister François Bayrou resigned Tuesday after losing a crushing confidence vote in parliament, the third head of government toppled in 14 months....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-breakfast-club-brings-uk-veterans-together
On the first Saturday of every month, veterans gather at The Three Keys in Episkopi, not for drills, but for breakfast, laughs, and a chance to catch up....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/priests-and-police-caught-in-drug-and-arms-ring
Greek police have dismantled a sprawling criminal network in Chania that involved not only hardened criminals but also businessmen, police officers, and even clergymen, authorities said Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gps-blackout-at-bulgarian-airport-forces-manual-landing-for-eu-chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen landed safely on Sunday despite a GPS blackout at Plovdiv airport that officials are treating as a suspected Russian interference operation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/3-years-of-purpose-communications-when-communication-becomes-inspiration
Three years ago, Purpose Communications was founded on a bold idea: to create an agency that blends strategy and creativity with integrity and measurable impact. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/famine-settler-violence-and-apartheid
Mr. Anolik’s article is a characteristic example of reality reversal: it silences the crimes documented daily by international organizations and attempts to present the occupying power as a “victim,” while in practice it acts as the perpetrator....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriots-military-zone-trial-exposes-checkpoint-chaos-in-occupied-north
The ongoing trial of five Greek Cypriots held in the Turkish-occupied north since July 19 for allegedly entering a ''military zone'' has exposed more about checkpoint chaos than the accused offense itself, as witness testimony continues to raise contradictions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-cuts-all-economic-ties-with-israel-over-gaza-crisis
Turkey on Friday announced it was severing all economic and trade ties with Israel, citing its ongoing military actions in Gaza and accusing the Israeli government of committing atrocities against Palestinians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-hamas-did-on-october-7th-was-a-pogrom
Last week, Kathimerini published an article titled ''Mass murder is a pogrom; Booing tourists is not.'' While the article invokes a moral dimension, what it really exposes is the bias permeating the text. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/priests-and-nuns-refuse-to-leave-gaza-city-churches-ahead-of-israeli-offensive
Clergy and nuns from Gaza City’s Greek Orthodox and Catholic churches said they will remain in their compounds despite Israel’s planned offensive to seize the city, vowing to care for civilians who cannot flee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncle-sam-wants-a-road-u-s-pushes-for-new-access-to-paphos-air-base
When Uncle Sam says ''build a road,'' Cyprus listens...even if that road cuts straight through years of environmental red tape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-military-data-suggests-83-of-gaza-war-deaths-are-civilians
Classified Israeli military intelligence data reviewed by three media outlets suggests that civilians account for the vast majority of Palestinians killed in Gaza since the war began in October 2023....
