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18 September, 2025
 

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1. YMCA for Trump, £150 Billion for the U.K. (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ymca-for-trump-£150-billion-for-the-u-k

President Donald Trump wrapped up his whirlwind second state visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday with a mix of politics, pomp, and a surprise musical moment that had onlookers grinning....

2. UK Ambassador to Washington fired over Epstein ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-ambassador-to-washington-fired-over-epstein-ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired his ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, after fresh revelations about the veteran Labour figure’s friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein....

3. Cyprus’ LNG dream hits another snag

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lng-dream-hits-another-snag

Just when it seemed Cyprus’ troubled natural gas terminal at Vasilikos might finally be sailing smoothly, another snag has thrown the project off course, adding it to a growing list of delayed or unfinished infrastructure plans, from the Paphos-Polis highway to the Great Sea Interconnector....

4. Paphos–Polis motorway stuck in neutral

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos–polis-motorway-stuck-in-neutral

A project meant to link Paphos with Polis Chrysochous has become one of Cyprus’ most notorious construction headaches, mired in legal battles, ballooning costs, and government missteps that have left it frozen for decades....

5. Cyprus faces potential controversy over alleged “fake” university degrees, mayor warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-potential-controversy-over-alleged-fake-university-degrees-mayor-warns

The Mayor of Paphos, Phedon Phedonos, warned Thursday that Cyprus could soon face an international controversy over universities allegedly issuing degrees without proper student attendance....

6. Motorcyclists block road to occupied Cyprus, sparking social media firestorm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/motorcyclists-block-road-to-occupied-cyprus-sparking-social-media-firestorm

A large group of motorcyclists gathered at the Agios Dometios checkpoint early this week, symbolically blocking the road leading to the occupied areas of Cyprus. The peaceful protest aimed to draw attention to ongoing tensions surrounding the island’s divided status....

7. Held over a blue envelope: Five Greek Cypriots face 'court' in occupied north

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/held-over-a-blue-envelope-five-greek-cypriots-face-court-in-occupied-north

Five Greek Cypriots detained in the Turkish-occupied north are expected to appear in a so-called "court" in Trikomo today, as controversy swirls around the charges and conditions of their detention....

8. Protesters greet Trump’s Scotland visit with signs, chants and criticism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-greet-trump-s-scotland-visit-with-signs-chants-and-criticism

President Donald Trump was met with protests across Scotland this weekend as he arrived for a private golfing trip tied to his late mother’s heritage....

9. Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal’s 'Prince of Darkness', dies at 76

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ozzy-osbourne-heavy-metal-s-prince-of-darkness-dies-at-76

Ozzy Osbourne, the larger-than-life frontman of Black Sabbath and global symbol of heavy metal rebellion, has died at the age of 76....

10. Fidias releases Tatar interview despite political firestorm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-releases-tatar-interview-despite-political-firestorm

Cypriot MEP and YouTube personality Fidias Panayiotou has published a long-awaited and hotly debated interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, a move that’s triggered intense backlash across the island's political spectrum....

11. Judge denied appointment over serious judicial errors and public controversy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/judge-denied-appointment-over-serious-judicial-errors-and-public-controversy

Former District Judge Doria Varosiotou was denied permanent appointment after the Supreme Judicial Council found her actions “undermine the integrity” of the justice system....

12. Tatar: ''How can we make peace with this mentality?''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-how-can-we-make-peace-with-this-mentality

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has come to the defense of newly elected MEP and popular YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou, urging him not to back down in the face of fierce backlash over their two-hour interview....

13. Environmental Department: ''We don’t approve projects based on who applies''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/environmental-department-we-don-t-approve-projects-based-on-who-applies

A beachfront development in Larnaca has triggered a public row between environmental activists and government authorities, with the Department of Environment rejecting claims that the project’s approval was politically motivated....

14. Ireland first to ban goods from Israeli settlements

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-first-to-ban-goods-from-israeli-settlements

Ireland is making history as the first European country to introduce a law banning the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, a move that could send ripples across the EU and beyond....

15. Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus condemns ‘misleading campaign’ over antisemitism remarks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-ambassador-to-cyprus-condemns-‘misleading-campaign-over-antisemitism-remarks

Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik condemned what he called a “misleading campaign” distorting his recent remarks on antisemitism linked to statements by a Cypriot political leader....

16. Trump raises eyebrows by sharing NATO chief's praise for Iran strikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-raises-eyebrows-by-sharing-nato-chief-s-praise-for-iran-strikes

Former U.S. President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy Tuesday by publicly posting what appeared to be private messages from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, praising him for his military strikes on Iran and tough stance on defense spending....

17. House Speaker pushes back on claims over spending

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-speaker-pushes-back-on-claims-over-spending

In response to public scrutiny and a report by Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras about parliamentary expenses, House Speaker Annita Dimitriou has stepped in to defend how taxpayer money is being spent, ...

18. Tensions erupt over Abramovich case allegations at Parliamentary Committee

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-erupt-over-abramovich-case-allegations-at-parliamentary-committee

Allegations of high-level political interference surrounding a multimillion-euro VAT debt linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich escalated Thursday in Cyprus’ Parliament, with tensions erupting between lawmakers and investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

19. Abramovich’s €25 million VAT written off after ex-President's call

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abramovich-s-€25-million-vat-written-off-after-ex-president-s-call

A growing scandal over Cyprus’ handling of VAT debts tied to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has taken a sharp new turn, this time with a bombshell allegation involving former President Nicos Anastasiades....

20. ''They’re happy in Russia'': Cypriot MEP sparks fury over shocking Ukraine comment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/they-re-happy-in-russia-cypriot-mep-sparks-fury-over-shocking-ukraine-comment

In a statement that's shocked many across Europe, Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou claimed that Ukrainian children taken by Russian forces during the war were ''happy'' and ''wanted to go to Russia'' -- a comment that has triggered widespread condemnation and gone viral online....

21. Coca-Cola under fire as calls for global boycott grows

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coca-cola-under-fire-as-calls-for-global-boycott-grows

Coca-Cola is facing mounting pressure around the world as consumers call for a boycott over the company’s continued use of single-use plastics....

22. Thousands of property claims filed in occupied North, only a fraction settled

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-of-property-claims-filed-in-occupied-north-only-a-fraction-settled

More than 8,000 applications have been filed with the "real estate committee" in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus, but just over 2,000 cases have been resolved, according to its chairwoman, Novber Ferit Vejhi....

23. Cyprus targets Turkish nationals over property sales in occupied north

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-targets-turkish-nationals-over-property-sales-in-occupied-north

For the first time ever, arrest warrants issued by the Republic of Cyprus over the sale and development of Greek Cypriot properties in the Turkish-occupied north are targeting Turkish nationals. ...

24. Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou faces backlash over Moscow visit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-mep-fidias-panayiotou-faces-backlash-over-moscow-visit

Phidias Panagiotou, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP), is facing potential consequences for his trip to Moscow to celebrate Russia’s Victory Day, alongside a small group of European lawmakers, during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine....

25. Cyprus surges in Eurovision odds ahead of 69th song contest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-surges-in-eurovision-odds-ahead-of-69th-song-contest

Cyprus has emerged as a surprise contender in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, with its entry ''Shh'' by Theo Evan climbing sharply in betting odds just days before the semifinals....

26. Cypriot's hunger strike for Palestine sparks support and controversy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-s-hunger-strike-for-palestine-sparks-support-and-controversy

Cypriot’s Hunger Strike for Palestine Sparks Support and Controversy" ...

27. ''We build relations with countries, not individuals''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/we-build-relations-with-countries-not-individuals

In recent days, controversy has stirred over the President of the Republic’s visit to the Israeli Prime Minister, sparked by a specific segment of the public and by AKEL, which seems unable to grasp the geopolitical realities at play. ...

28. Tensions rise as Erdogan pushes Islamist agenda in occupied North

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-rise-as-erdogan-pushes-islamist-agenda-in-occupied-north

Mounting tensions in the Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus boiled over this weekend as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a stark warning to Turkish Cypriots protesting against what they see as an attempt to alter the region’s secular identity....

29. Erdogan steps in over headscarf row in the occupied areas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-steps-in-over-headscarf-row-in-the-occupied-areas

An intriguing, if modest, scenario is unfolding around efforts to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks, as the second meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is set for 5 May, their first since Geneva....

30. Erdogan to visit occupied Cyprus amid headscarf backlash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-to-visit-occupied-cyprus-amid-headscarf-backlash

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he’ll soon visit the occupied north of Cyprus, following a wave of backlash over reported restrictions on the headscarf in the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which only Turkey recognizes....

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