https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kimberly-guilfoyle-becomes-first-female-u-s-ambassador-to-greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former California prosecutor, television personality, and close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, officially began her duties Tuesday as the first woman ever to serve as U.S. ambassador to Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/14-cypriot-students-safely-return-home-after-being-trapped-in-tanzania
Eighteen Cypriots, including 14 students and two teachers, have safely returned to Cyprus following a period of uncertainty caused by political unrest in Tanzania. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-eu-official-visits-cyprus-ahead-of-island-s-council-presidency
The Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union, Thérèse Blanchet, visited Cyprus today, meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia as the island prepares to assume the EU Council presidency at the start of 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-the-stars-finally-aligning-for-cyprus
A series of new developments, diplomatic chatter, quiet backroom meetings, and carefully timed statements, are fueling talk that something may finally be stirring in the long-stuck Cyprus and East Med equation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-nominates-john-breslow-as-u-s-ambassador-to-cyprus
President Donald Trump has nominated John Breslow, an Arizona businessman and longtime Republican donor, as the next U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus. But even if his nomination sails through, don’t expect him knocking on the embassy door any time soon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erhurman-s-victory-signals-shift-in-turkish-cypriot-politics
The recent election victory of Tufan Erhurman in the occupied north of Cyprus marks more than a simple leadership change: it reflects a reshaping of Turkish Cypriot political identity, according to research by the University of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-present-six-point-gaza-plan-to-eu-council
Cyprus is expected to present a ''six-point plan'' to the European Council today, outlining concrete steps for the next phase of implementing the Gaza peace agreement signed earlier this year at the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-s-new-cyprus-envoy-khassim-diagne-arrives-on-the-island
The new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) and head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Khassim Diagne, has arrived in Cyprus to officially begin his duties....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/we-were-there-too-somewhere-behind-erdogan
The participation of the Republic of Cyprus at Sharm El-Sheikh for the signing of the Gaza agreement is noteworthy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/peace-is-ensured-through-strength-palmas-says-defending-cyprus-s-military-strategy
Cyprus’s defense modernization strategy is centered on upgrading the National Guard’s anti-missile and air defense systems while expanding its use of drones, Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas said Wednesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-christodoulides-discuss-cyprus-issue-at-gaza-summit
Cyprus made headlines at Monday’s Gaza Summit in Egypt when President Nikos Christodoulides met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines to discuss the ongoing Cyprus issue. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-summit-president-christodoulides-and-king-abdullah-explore-steps-toward-peace-and-stability
President Nicos Christodoulides held a bilateral meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan on the sidelines of the Gaza Summit on Monday, discussing the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza and the broader prospects for regional stability....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-colony-to-republic-the-day-a-nation-was-born-photos
Sixty-five years ago, the Union Jack was lowered in Nicosia, the new Cypriot flag was raised, and Archbishop Makarios III signed the papers that marked the island’s leap into independence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marks-65-years-of-independence
Cyprus is marking its 65th Independence Day today with the annual military parade in Nicosia, a celebration that carries both pride and a reminder of the island’s complicated road to freedom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-un-speech-included-blasts-blunders-and-a-bold-u-turn-on-ukraine
President Donald Trump delivered a fiery address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, launching sharp critiques at global leaders, the United Nations, and his own diplomatic efforts. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-calls-trump-to-clear-the-way-in-new-york-traffic-jam
French President Emmanuel Macron found himself in an unusual traffic jam on the streets of New York this week, courtesy of Donald Trump....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-canada-australia-recognize-palestine-shaking-up-western-diplomacy
The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have officially recognized Palestine as a state, following in the footsteps of countries across the Global South. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ins-trikand-arrives-in-cyprus-india-s-warship-opens-to-the-public
A state-of-the-art Indian warship is set to dock in Limassol later this month, highlighting the growing defense and maritime partnership between India and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuition-spike-hits-cypriot-students-in-bulgaria-diplomatic-intervention-sought
Cypriot students studying in Bulgaria are sounding the alarm over significant tuition increases announced by several Bulgarian universities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-calls-in-influencers-as-israel-faces-global-backlash-over-gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tuesday that Israel risks economic and diplomatic isolation over international criticism of its military actions in Gaza and called for a major investment in media and social media influence campaigns to protect the country’s reputation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/cyprus-s-little-paris-and-other-villages-of-forgotten-glamour
Before Cyprus’s coast was lined with luxury resorts, its glamour pulsed inland, among misty forests and stone-built villages that drew kings, poets, and diplomats to their shaded courtyards and elegant hotels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cap-st-georges-hosts-prestigious-international-event
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort hosted a distinguished AUB – Mediterraneo and Municipality of Paphos Event with key participation from the Delphi Economic Forum....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eyes-u-s-military-gear-to-bolster-defense
Cyprus has formally asked the United States for surplus military equipment, President Nikos Christodoulides revealed in a late-night TV interview on Monday, calling it a natural step in the island nation’s closer security ties with Washington....
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/news/russia-targets-eu-mission-in-kyiv
Russia struck a building housing the European Union’s diplomatic mission in Kyiv during a new wave of attacks early Thursday, Ukrainian officials said, as casualties mounted across the capital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-donates-pension-to-elderly-care-centers
President Nikos Christodoulides will donate his monthly pension to six elderly care centers across Cyprus for the next 12 months, the Presidency announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senegalese-diplomat-set-to-lead-un-mission-in-cyprus
The United Nations is set to bring a seasoned hand to Cyprus, with Senegalese diplomat Khassim Diagne poised to become the next Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNFICYP. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/political-tug-of-war-in-nicosia-over-€25m-power-cable-payment
A brewing dispute within Cyprus’ government over the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project is turning into a serious political headache just as €25 million is due for disbursement to Greece’s ADMIE, the project operator....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-u-s-team-up-courtside-as-eurobasket-hype-builds
As Cyprus gears up for EuroBasket action, basketball isn’t just heating up on the court; it’s also sparking some international teamwork off of it....