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1. Protesters to file complaint after police pepper-spray Gaza rally in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-to-file-complaint-after-police-pepper-spray-gaza-rally-in-nicosia

Protesters in Cyprus say they will file formal complaints against the police after officers used pepper spray to disperse a demonstration outside the Foreign Ministry on Thursday....

2. Police accused of roughing up peaceful Gaza solidarity protest in Nicosia (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-accused-of-roughing-up-peaceful-gaza-solidarity-protest-in-nicosia-video

What began as a peaceful show of solidarity outside Cyprus’ Foreign Ministry turned chaotic Thursday night, after demonstrators say police officers sprayed and beat them without provocation....

3. Tensions flare at rally backing Global Sumud Flotilla

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-flare-at-rally-backing-global-sumud-flotilla

Protesters gathered outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia on Thursday late afternoon to show support for the Global Sumud Flotilla. The demonstration started off peacefully but tensions briefly flared when a commotion broke out between citizens and police....

4. Israeli navy seizes Gaza aid flotilla, arrests Greta Thunberg

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-navy-seizes-gaza-aid-flotilla-arrests-greta-thunberg

The Israeli navy intercepted several boats carrying aid to Gaza overnight, arresting dozens of activists on board, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The move triggered a wave of protests and condemnation from governments worldwide....

5. France’s prime minister ousted as political turmoil deepens

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....

6. Trump-Putin summit in Alaska called a ‘nothingburger’ as talks on Ukraine end without ceasefire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-putin-summit-in-alaska-called-a-‘nothingburger-as-talks-on-ukraine-end-without-ceasefire

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage for a high-stakes summit aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, but the talks concluded without the ceasefire the U.S. president had sought....

7. Tensions boil over in Volos as cruise ship with Israeli tourists docks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-boil-over-in-volos-as-cruise-ship-with-israeli-tourists-docks

Demonstrators clashed with police at the port of Volos in central Greece on Wednesday, protesting the arrival of a cruise ship carrying Israeli tourists....

8. Protesters in Limassol demand accountability after deadly wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-in-limassol-demand-accountability-after-deadly-wildfire

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Limassol on Thursday evening to demand accountability for last week’s deadly wildfire in the mountain region that killed two people....

9. 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....

10. Residents protest street closures in Strovolos, demand safe access

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Residents of Agia Theodora, Agia Theodosia, and surrounding areas gathered in protest Friday morning, blocking a recently opened passage near Kritonos Street. ...

11. Parliament delays vote on new protest law over concerns about rights and police powers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-delays-vote-on-new-protest-law-over-concerns-about-rights-and-police-powers

Debate over a contentious bill regulating public gatherings was postponed Thursday after lawmakers opted to send it back to the Legal Affairs Committee for further review. ...

12. ''Enough is enough'': Protest outside presidential palace slams Cyprus stance on Gaza (Pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/enough-is-enough-protest-outside-presidential-palace-slams-cyprus-stance-on-gaza

Chanting ''freedom for Palestine'' and dressed in red to symbolize bloodshed, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Presidential Palace on Monday night, calling out the Cypriot government’s silence over the ongoing devastation in Gaza....

13. Protests erupt at Eurovision opening over Israel’s participation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-erupt-at-eurovision-opening-over-israel-s-participation

The Eurovision Song Contest got off to a rocky start in Basel, Switzerland, as protests erupted against Israel’s participation, casting a shadow over the glitzy Opening Ceremony....

14. Turkish Cypriots tell Erdogan 'no' to political Islam

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-tell-erdogan-no-to-political-islam

Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots marched through occupied Nicosia on Friday to protest what they call Ankara’s imposition of political Islam and interference in their secular way of life, ahead of an expected visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan....

15. Protest outside Presidential Palace against President’s visit to Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protest-outside-presidential-palace-against-president-s-visit-to-israel

A protest outside the Presidential Palace on Friday afternoon called for President Nikos Christodoulides to cancel his planned trip to Israel, citing international legal concerns and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ...

16. ''Ankara, hands off!'': Thousands march in occupied areas against headscarf rule (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-hands-off-thousands-march-in-occupied-areas-against-headscarf-rule-video

A surge of anger and resistance swept through occupied Nicosia this week as thousands of Turkish Cypriots took to the streets, pushing back against a controversial new regulation that makes the wearing of headscarves compulsory in schools....

17. Hunters roast meat, not just game, on Nicosia-Limassol highway in protest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunters-roast-meat-not-just-game-on-nicosia-limassol-highway-in-protest

Drivers on Sunday, expecting a smooth ride home after the Limassol Marathon, instead found themselves stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway....

18. Molotov cocktails, fires, and tear gas in Athens (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/molotov-cocktails-fires-and-tear-gas-in-athens-photos-video

The center of Athens turned into a battleground as hooded individuals began throwing Molotov cocktails....

19. New protest bill sparks backlash over stricter regulations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-protest-bill-sparks-backlash-over-stricter-regulations-and-harsh-penalties

The way protests and rallies are conducted in Cyprus is set to change drastically under the proposed Public Assemblies and Parades Law of 2025, which was submitted on Monday to the House Legal Affairs Committee....

20. Far from home, held by hope: Lebanese refugees find solace in Cyprus amid war’s shadow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-from-home-held-by-hope-lebanese-refugees-find-solace-in-cyprus-amid-war-s-shadow

As the war in Lebanon continues, Cyprus has become a refuge for thousands of displaced Lebanese....

21. Cheers and tears as Syrians in Nicosia and Limassol celebrate Assad's fall (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cheers-and-tears-as-syrians-in-nicosia-and-limassol-celebrate-assad-s-fall

The streets of Nicosia and Limassol erupted with joy on Sunday as Syrian expatriates celebrated the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Waving flags,...

22. Thousands rally in Tbilisi for fifth night as PM condemns pro-European protests

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-rally-in-tbilisi-for-fifth-night-as-pm-condemns-pro-european-protests

For the fifth night in a row, thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, protesting the government’s recent decision to suspend its pursuit of European Union (EU) membership....

23. Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, evacuations underway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-soccer-fans-attacked-in-amsterdam-evacuations-underway

Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam overnight Thursday, following a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, prompting the Israeli government to dispatch planes to evacuate its citizens....

24. Israeli rescue planes sent to Amsterdam after violent attacks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-rescue-planes-sent-to-amsterdam-after-violent-attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered two rescue planes to Amsterdam following a violent incident targeting Israeli citizens, his office confirmed. ...

25. Horizon aircraft’s unique shape offers more room for passengers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/horizon-aircraft-s-unique-shape-offers-more-room-for-passengers

As global demand for air travel grows, carbon emissions from aviation have risen faster over recent decades than those from rail, road, or maritime transportation. ...

26. Protests erupt at Akrotiri against Israeli airstrikes and British military bases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-erupt-at-akrotiri-against-israeli-airstrikes-and-british-military-bases

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the British Bases in Akrotiri, Cyprus, on Sunday, voicing their opposition to Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and southern Lebanon and calling for the withdrawal of British military bases from the island. ...

27. Protest outside Presidential Palace against auditor general's suspension

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protest-outside-presidential-palace-against-auditor-general-s-suspension

A protest organized by the left-wing AKEL party took place outside the Presidential Palace on Monday, under the slogan ''Against the system of corruption and cover-up!''...

28. Israel faces mass strike amid anger over hostage deaths

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-faces-mass-strike-amid-anger-over-hostage-deaths

A general strike threatened to shut down much of Israel on Monday as public anger erupted over the killing of six hostages in Gaza and frustration grew with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the ongoing conflict with Hamas....

29. Bangladesh PM resigns, flees to India amidst Gen Z-led protests

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bangladesh-pm-resigns-flees-to-india-amidst-gen-z-led-protests

Jubilant scenes erupted in Dhaka on Monday after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly anti-government protests. ...

30. 91 dead in Bangladesh protests, PM resignation demanded

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/91-dead-in-bangladesh-protests-pm-resignation-demanded

Clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday left at least 91 people dead and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at tens of thousands of protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. ...

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