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31. Cyprus talks stalled: Crossing points block path to UN conference

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. ...

32. Cyprus and EU condemn Turkey’s plans for military action in Syria

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-eu-condemn-turkey-s-plans-for-military-action-in-syria

Cyprus’ Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos, and the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, have both condemned Turkey’s plans for a large-scale military operation in northern Syria, with growing fears that such actions could destabilize the region further....

33. 14 dead, hundreds injured in powerful 7.3 Vanuatu earthquake (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/14-dead-hundreds-injured-in-powerful-7-3-vanuatu-earthquake

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction, at least 14 dead, and hundreds injured. ...

34. President Christodoulides welcomes new ambassadors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-welcomes-new-ambassadors

Yesterday, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed a diverse group of new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Cyprus in a ceremony that also highlighted the country's foreign policy priorities....

35. Cyprus pushes to link Turkey-EU relations to Cyprus talks, faces EU resistance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pushes-to-link-turkey-eu-relations-to-cyprus-talks-faces-eu-resistance

The Christodoulides government made a bold move to connect Turkey’s future with the European Union to the long-stalled Cyprus settlement talks....

36. ''No Last Chances'' — The UK’s view on Cyprus, NATO, and post-Brexit hurdles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-last-chances-—-the-uk-s-view-on-cyprus-nato-and-post-brexit-hurdles

In an interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou , British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the more pressing and controversial issues shaping relations between the UK and Cyprus....

37. The amphetamine that toppled Assad

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-amphetamine-crisis-that-toppled-assad

The rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria came as a surprise to many. After a fierce, multi-day assault, rebel forces captured the capital, Damascus, on Sunday, forcing Assad to flee to Russia. ...

38. Asma Assad 'not welcome' in the UK, says Foreign Secretary

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asma-assad-not-welcome-in-the-uk-says-foreign-secretary

The British wife of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, Asma Assad, has been confirmed as a sanctioned individual and is "not welcome" in the UK, according to Foreign Secretary David Lammy. ...

39. US expands Cyprus defence role

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-expands-cyprus-defence-role

US defence cooperation with Cyprus just took a significant step forward. Thanks to a new amendment to the US National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA), ...

40. UK Prime Minister and Cyprus President tackle key issues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-prime-minister-and-cyprus-president-tackle-key-issues

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Cyprus on Monday was more than just a diplomatic formality — it was a historic moment. ...

41. Cyprus hosts diplomatic events with UK PM's visit and UN reception

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-diplomatic-events-with-british-prime-minister-s-visit-and-un-reception

Cyprus is at the center of diplomatic activity today with two significant events underscoring its role in regional and international affairs....

42. Germany and Netherlands block Cyprus’s push to link EU-Turkey relations with Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-and-netherlands-block-cyprus-s-push-to-link-eu-turkey-relations-with-cyprus-issue

Cyprus is facing roadblocks in its latest push to link EU-Turkey relations with progress on the Cyprus issue. ...

43. Kasoulides calls for a NATO-ready Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kasoulides-position-on-nato

Former Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides has reignited the discussion surrounding Cyprus' potential NATO membership. In an official statement, Kasoulides emphasizes that, while it may take many years to prepare for membership in the North Atlantic Alliance, Cyprus should, with U.S. assistance, gradually modernize its armaments to meet NATO specifications....

44. Deal to return Parthenon Sculptures to Greece may be near

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deal-to-return-parthenon-sculptures-to-greece-may-be-near

A deal to return the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, to Greece might be closer than ever, according to a former Greek government adviser, Professor Irene Stamatoudi....

45. Cyprus strengthens military strategy with focus on US armaments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-strengthens-military-strategy-with-focus-on-us-armaments

Cyprus has been making strategic shifts in its military and diplomatic approach, particularly with regard to its relationship with NATO and its defense infrastructure, according to an article by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

46. Cyprus faces Schengen conundrum amid unresolved division

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-schengen-conundrum-amid-unresolved-division

Cyprus remains caught in a political and logistical bind as Bulgaria and Romania prepare to join the Schengen free-movement area on January 1, 2025, according to a report by Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis....

47. EU eyes embassy staff cuts to refocus on strategic regions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-eyes-embassy-staff-cuts-to-refocus-on-strategic-regions

The European Union is considering reducing staff at many of its embassies to refocus resources on strategically important regions, a move sparking concerns about its global influence, particularly in Africa and Latin America. ...

48. Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire now in effect after 13 months of conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-now-in-effect-after-13-months-of-conflict

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, starting at 4 a.m. local time (2 a.m. UK time). ...

49. Did Angela Merkel misjudge Germany's dependence on Russian gas?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-angela-merkel-misjudge-germany-s-dependence-on-russian-gas

In her memoir ''Freedom'', Angela Merkel reflects on her 16-year tenure as German chancellor, offering insights into her political approach and the global crises that defined her leadership....

50. Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-fires-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-at-ukraine

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. This marks the first reported use of an ICBM in the war, a weapon traditionally designed for long-range nuclear strikes....

51. Turkey slams EU maritime map, escalating tensions with Greece and Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-slams-eu-maritime-map-escalating-tensions-with-greece-and-cyprus

Turkey has voiced sharp criticism of a European Commission map delineating potential maximum maritime zones for Greece, calling it an affront to its territorial claims in the Eastern Mediterranean....

52. UK and US Ambassadors highlight Cyprus’ growing role in regional affairs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-and-us-ambassadors-highlight-cyprus-growing-role-in-regional-affairs

The British High Commissioner Designate to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, and US Ambassador Julie Fisher underscored Cyprus’ importance in the region during the Economist’s 20th Annual Cyprus Summit on Thursday....

53. Cyprus reunification 'off the table', says former U.S. Ambassador, warns Europe not to rely on U.S.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reunification-off-the-table-says-former-u-s-ambassador-warns-europe-not-to-rely-on-u-s

A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines. ...

54. The declaration of the TRNC: A turning point in the Cyprus conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-declaration-of-the-trnc-a-turning-point-in-the-cyprus-conflict

On 15 November 1983, the Turkish Cypriot side unilaterally declared the occupied territories as the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....

55. Romania marks 106 years since the 'Great Union' at diplomatic reception in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/romania-marks-106-years-since-the-great-union-at-diplomatic-reception-in-nicosia

The Embassy of Romania in Nicosia hosted a special event on November 12, 2024, to celebrate Romania’s National Day and the strong ties between Romania and Cyprus....

56. Greek Intelligence declassifies reports on 1974 coup and Turkish invasion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-intelligence-declassifies-reports-on-1974-coup-and-turkish-invasion

The National Intelligence Service of Greece (EYP) has released declassified documents detailing the events surrounding the 1974 Greek-led coup in Cyprus and the subsequent Turkish invasion,...

57. UN official DiCarlo to visit Cyprus for expanded meeting plans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-official-dicarlo-to-visit-cyprus-for-expanded-meeting-plans

United Nations Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo is expected to visit Cyprus soon, following UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s approval of plans to convene an expanded meeting on Cyprus. All parties involved have agreed to the idea, sources say....

58. US charges reveal Iranian plot to kill Trump

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-charges-reveal-iranian-plot-to-kill-trump

The U.S. Justice Department has charged an Iranian operative, Farhad Shakeri, for allegedly plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump on orders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)....

59. Christodoulides and Erdogan hold rare talks at European Summit in Budapest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-and-erdogan-hold-rare-talks-at-european-summit-in-budapest

President Nicos Christodoulides and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan engaged in an informal meeting Thursday on the sidelines of the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Budapest....

60. Trump’s election shakes global dynamics and raises concerns in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-election-shakes-global-dynamics-and-raises-concerns-in-cyprus

If anything was clear during the U.S. election campaign, it’s that this election isn’t just about the United States. ...

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