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1. French senator Allizard heads to Cyprus for OSCE mission

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-senator-allizard-heads-to-cyprus-for-osce-mission

French Senator Pascal Allizard, Special Representative on Mediterranean Affairs for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation......

2. UNFICYP celebrates 60 years of service in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unficyp-celebrates-60-years-of-service-in-cyprus

UNFICYP marks 60 years in the service of peace in Cyprus. On 4 March 1964, the United Nations Security Council mandated the establishment of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). ...

3. European Parliament honors Navalny amidst food inflation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-honors-navalny-amidst-food-inflation

The European Parliament will commemorate the life of Russian activist Alexei Navalny, featuring an address by his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, in its plenary session this week in Strasbourg......

4. Cyprus: The new epicenter of U.S. military strategy in the Mediterranean

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-the-new-epicenter-of-u-s-military-strategy-in-the-mediterranean

In a significant development, the United States and Cyprus are strengthening their defense and security ties, marking a shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

5. ELDYK soldier loses arm in tragic training accident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eldyk-soldier-loses-arm-in-tragic-training-accident

A 23-year-old soldier from the Cyprus National Guard Emergency Unit (ELDYK) is currently in intensive care at a private hospital after a training accident resulted in the amputation of his right arm and injuries to his eye and face, as per reports....

6. Cyprus gears up for annual military drills with allies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gears-up-for-annual-military-drills-with-allies

The Ministry of Defence has revealed plans for military training activities scheduled for February 20 and 21, during the afternoon and evening. These exercises are part of Cyprus' yearly military cooperation program with allied nations....

7. US sounds alarm on Russian anti-satellite weapons threat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sounds-alarm-on-russian-anti-satellite-weapons-threat

Highly sensitive intelligence gathered by the U.S. highlights the emergence of Russian anti-satellite weapons, raising concerns among top government officials. ...

8. At least 50 homes damaged by tornado

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-50-homes-damaged-by-tornado

The crews of the Municipality of Germasogeia, the Provincial Administration, and the Civil Defence have been recording the damage caused by the devastating tornadoes since dawn. ...

9. Controversial 'Las Vegas on the Mediterranean' plan for Varosha unveiled

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversial-las-vegas-on-the-mediterranean-plan-for-varosha-unveiled

A proposal to transform Varosha into a ''Las Vegas on the Mediterranean'' has surfaced, reportedly backed by a consortium of global billionaire businessmen, as revealed by the British newspaper Daily Express....

10. Sweden to send troops to Latvia amid Hungary's NATO opposition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-to-send-troops-to-latvia-amid-hungary-s-nato-opposition

Sweden is poised to bolster its military presence in Latvia, signaling a significant step toward potential NATO membership despite ongoing resistance from Hungary....

11. MPs call for unity against divisive forces on Holocaust Remembrance Day

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-call-for-unity-against-divisive-forces-on-holocaust-remembrance-day

The plenary of the House of Representatives paid on Thursday tribute to the victims of the Holocaust, on the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day....

12. Cyprus hosts high-level leadership training with UK partnership (updated)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-cyprus-leadership-program-stirs-debate-on-defence-cooperation

A ''Strategic Leadership Programme'' in collaboration with the High Commission of the United Kingdom in Cyprus, the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom and Cranfield University......

13. 15 assailants strike ELDYK soldiers, probe intensifies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/15-assailants-strike-eldyk-soldiers-probe-intensifies

Authorities are currently conducting investigations into the complaint made by two ELDYK soldiers who reported an attack by a group of unknown individuals. ...

14. Cyprus Officials forbidden to enter Russia after media clash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-officials-forbidden-to-enter-russia-after-media-clash

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a ban on the entry of citizens – officials of the Republic of Cyprus, connected to the revocation of accreditation and the expulsion of the correspondent of the Russian government's newspaper from Cyprus last fall....

15. House President praises France’s support for Cyprus in Paris meetings

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-president-praises-france-s-support-for-cyprus-in-paris-meetings

The strategic cooperation between Cyprus and France in the key sectors of security, defence, energy, tourism, trade and education and the mutual will to further deepen them, were emphasised by the President of the Parliament Annita Demetriou and French officials, with whom she met on Wednesday as part of her visit to France....

16. Cyprus rushes €15,200 aid to Armenians displaced by conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-rushes-€15-200-aid-to-armenians-displaced-by-conflict

Cyprus has sent humanitarian aid worth €15,200 to Armenia through the European Civil Protection Mechanism. ...

17. Cyprus protests British Bases' role in Gaza conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-protests-british-bases-role-in-gaza-conflict

Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday morning outside the Akrotiri Base, in Limassol district, in Cyprus, with placards, flags and shouting slogans, protesting the involvement, as they say, of the British Bases in Cyprus in Israel's war in Gaza....

18. Deloitte’s Tax Facts 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-s-tax-facts-2024

19. Christodoulides' strong message: Ignore sirens, focus on governance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-strong-message-ignore-sirens-focus-on-governance

The swearing-in and assumption of duties of the new ministers and officials of the government took place today (10/01), at the Presidential Palace....

20. Seven drones shot down in major Red Sea battle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-drones-shot-down-in-major-red-sea-battle

In a high-stakes operation, a British warship thwarted seven drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi fighters in the Red Sea....

21. Presidential Palace to host swearing-in of key officials

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/presidential-palace-to-host-swearing-in-of-key-officials

The swearing-in ceremony of the new Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Commissioners will take place at 08.30 on Wednesday at the Presidential Palace, in the presence of the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides....

22. Nations unite to stop Houthi attacks on vessels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nations-unite-to-stop-houthi-attacks-on-vessels

In a joint statement, the United States and 12 allied nations delivered a final warning to Houthi rebels, urging them to halt attacks on Red Sea vessels or face potential military intervention....

23. Israeli army gears up for escalation against Hezbollah in Lebanon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-army-gears-up-for-escalation-against-hezbollah-in-lebanon

Israeli National Defence Chief of Staff Hurchi Halevi announced plans for potential escalation in conflict with Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite armed movement and ally of Iran and Hamas. ...

24. National Guard signs historic defense deal with Netherlands

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-guard-signs-historic-defense-deal-with-netherlands

In a strategic move, the National Guard (NF) has entered into a Bilateral Defence Programme (BDP) with the Armed Forces of the Netherlands, as announced by the General Staff of the National Guard....

25. UK and Cyprus to strengthen global collaboration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-and-cyprus-to-strengthen-global-collaboration

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Director General for Europe, Peter Wilson and the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Kyriacos Kouros chaired the first annual review of the UK-Cyprus Memorandum of Understanding....

26. Civil Defence introduces warning system for emergencies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/civil-defence-introduces-warning-system-for-emergencies

The Civil Defence has revealed a cutting-edge warning system designed to keep citizens informed about emergency events and bolster their safety....

27. UK's Royal Navy boosts Ukraine's maritime strength

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-s-royal-navy-boosts-ukraine-s-maritime-strength

The Royal Navy is set to transfer two minehunter ships to Ukraine, a move aimed at enhancing the country's maritime capabilities in the wake of Russia's invasion....

28. Turkey's alleged plan to resettle Palestinian refugees raises concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-s-alleged-plan-to-resettle-palestinian-refugees-raises-concerns

Turkey is reportedly strategizing the resettlement of Palestinian refugees, aiming to relocate up to 250,000 individuals from the Gaza Strip to Kurdish-inhabited regions in southeastern Turkey and the occupied territories of Cyprus....

29. US and Sweden catapult global security with new deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-and-sweden-catapult-global-security-with-new-deal

In a pivotal move solidifying transatlantic cooperation, the United States and Sweden formally sealed a Defence Cooperation Agreement on Tuesday, as announced by the U.S. Department of State....

30. UK Defence Secretary explores humanitarian aid routes to Gaza during Cyprus visit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-defence-secretary-explores-humanitarian-aid-routes-to-gaza-during-cyprus-visit

Finding alternative routes for delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip is a focal point of UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps' visit to Cyprus and the wider region, as he informed the House of Commons....

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