https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oroklini-to-receive-major-€12-million-upgrade-with-new-projects
Oroklini, a growing community near Larnaca, is gearing up for a major transformation, with a series of exciting projects set to enhance the area. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-tells-cyprus-pay-up-for-buffer-zone-property-used-by-un
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Cyprus to compensate a British national for the use of her house in the buffer zone by UN peacekeeping forces without paying rent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/al-jazeera-trial-kicks-off-amid-missing-witnesses-and-legal-drama
The long-awaited trial related to the Al Jazeera naturalization report kicked off today, despite the Prosecution's attempt to delay proceedings. The Court rejected the request for postponement, marking a dramatic start to the case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-and-turkey-edge-closer-to-modernizing-customs-union
A significant effort is underway to modernize the Turkish Customs Union, a landmark economic arrangement that has governed trade between Turkey and the European Union (EU) since 1996. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-a-remarkable-ruling-court-upholds-$5m-verdict-against-trump
In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court upheld a jury’s ruling that former President Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist, in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-talks-stalled-crossing-points-block-path-to-un-conference
Negotiations over the Cyprus issue are heating up, with both sides digging in ahead of a potential UN-led international conference in early 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dominique-pelicot-sentenced-to-20-years-for-crimes-of-sexual-violence
In a landmark ruling, a French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot, 72, to 20 years in prison for orchestrating and participating in prolonged sexual violence against his ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-surrounds-chinese-ship-over-undersea-cable-sabotage
Authorities are investigating the deliberate cutting of two undersea internet cables connecting Finland and Sweden to Central Europe last week, suspecting sabotage by a Chinese cargo vessel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-nato-membership-unlikely-as-turkey-asserts-veto-rights
Cyprus’ prospects for NATO membership appear dim, with Turkish Ambassador Ulutç Özülker and other prominent Turkish figures emphasizing Ankara's veto power. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australia-to-ban-under-16s-from-social-media-in-global-first
Australia’s government plans to introduce what it describes as "world-leading" legislation that would prohibit children under 16 from using social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-considers-chemical-castration-for-child-sex-offenders
Cyprus is set to debate a bill that could bring chemical castration as a sentencing option for convicted child sex offenders, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-immediate-ban-on-fuel-cars-in-nicosia-s-center-ministry-clarifies
Social media buzzed with debate after Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades hinted at a potential ban on conventional-fuel vehicles in parts of Nicosia’s city center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/goodbye-and-thanks-for-all-the-halloumi
I depart Cyprus after a little over two years as the British High Commissioner. What are my main reflections?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-estate-agent-denies-misappropriation-of-greek-cypriot-properties
In the ongoing saga surrounding the controversial sale of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied territories, a German real estate agent has denied all charges against her. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-ministry-proposes-solutions-for-9-500-stranded-property-buyers
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou presented solutions for resolving issues faced by ''stranded buyers'' to the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, addressing about half of the nearly 9,500 pending cases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aphrodite-field-consortium-updates-plan-amid-cypriot-energy-dispute
Partners of the consortium for the “Aphrodite” gas field in block 12 of the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone said they intend to submit in the coming days to the Cypriot government for approval an “updated development plan”, on the basis of the previous development and production plan, as approved by the government, following a notice for breach of contract sent by the Cypriot Minister of Energy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/party-leaders-argue-over-president-s-decision-to-invite-turkish-minister
Recent tensions have emerged between the Cypriot government and its supporting parties over President Nikos Christodoulides's handling of the Cyprus issue, exposing deeper internal fractures within these parties amid the summer lull....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-allows-turkish-fm-to-attend-key-eu-meeting
In a significant diplomatic gesture, Cyprus has agreed to allow Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to participate in the upcoming informal Council of Foreign Ministers of the European Union on August 29....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-political-failure-50-years-on
The 20th of July will mark the day the Turkish Army invaded and occupied 40% of the island of Cyprus. Greece’s Prime Minister Mitsotakis, dignitaries and other heads of state will be welcomed as guests by President Christodoulides to commemorate that historical dark event but to also make the customary petty speeches aimed to tickle people’s ears....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-parliament-urges-recognition-of-northern-cyprus-as-independent-state
In a resolution marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Attila, the Turkish parliament has called on the international community to recognize the occupied territories in Northern Cyprus as an independent state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/complaint-filed-against-larnaca-wetland-construction
The Larnaca Salt Lake Wetland Protection Group has raised alarms over recent interventions in the Natura 2000 site, urging immediate action to halt ongoing projects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-maintains-€300-fine-for-running-red-lights
On Thursday, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, was briefed on various legislative proposals submitted by parliamentarians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-inheriting-property-can-cause-headaches
Everything usually starts with pure intentions: ''We have two children, so we pass on half a share to each of them to avoid offending anyone, and then let them do what they want.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-court-may-block-cyprus-plan-for-syrian-refugees
The Chief Prosecutor of the Court of Justice of the European Union has proposed a legal interpretation that could block Nicosia's efforts to designate......
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/pollution-problems-plague-cyprus-ports
Ports are under scrutiny for violations including changing ballast water without proper consent, leading to significant air pollution and discharge of solid waste. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/should-kindergartens-allow-audio-recording-on-cctv
At entrances or exits of private kindergartens and parking areas, the installation and operation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) are allowed......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fragile-balance-in-euro-turkish-relations
Before the Summit's conclusion, the phones were buzzing with excitement. President Christodoulides and his inner circle were busy crafting a narrative......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-passes-law-on-gender-transition-at-16
Sweden's parliament has passed a law lowering the age at which people can change their legal gender from 18 to 16, and making the process easier....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-denies-payouts-to-helios-crash-victims-families
The Court of Appeal, in a majority decision, dismissed the appeals of the children of two deceased passengers of the ''Helios'' airline, who sought compensation from the Republic of Cyprus for the loss of their parents....
