https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-meets-uk-s-starmer-to-push-for-peace-talks
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is set to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street today, where the two leaders will address several critical topics, including efforts to resume negotiations on the Cyprus issue, regional developments, and strengthening bilateral relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/med9-summit-in-cyprus-pushes-for-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza
At a time when the war crisis in the Middle East is intensifying, raising global concerns, the 11th summit of southern European leaders in Cyprus provided a platform for the EU to address criticism of its inaction on calls for a ceasefire. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-panayiotou-s-kyrenia-visit-sparks-outrage
According to Marina Economidou in Sunday's Kathimerini, Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou has sparked a heated debate after visiting Kyrenia and staying at a hotel-casino, dividing public opinion into two camps: supporters and critics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/med9-summit-focuses-on-middle-east-crisis-in-cyprus
Leaders of southern European Union nations are meeting Friday in Paphos for the 11th MED9 Summit, with a focus on the escalating crisis in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-european-commission-president-for-med9-summit
President Nicos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus welcomed Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jordan-s-king-abdullah-joins-med9-summit-for-key-security-talks
Leaders from nine Mediterranean nations convened in Cyprus on Friday for the MED9 Summit, reaffirming their commitment to tackling shared challenges. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-agenda-the-bright-side-of-cyprus-and-its-technological-prospects
Renowned international speakers, top Cypriot innovators, and key government officials came together at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024 to discuss the future of digital transformation and global trends in innovation, talent management, and creativity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/beth-davies-discusses-innovation-and-culture-at-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit
Beth Davies, a renowned HR leader known for her pivotal roles at Tesla and Apple, spoke today at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, which is currently underway at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-economy-shows-resilience-growth-outpaces-eu-average
The Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, Christodoulos Patsalides, has called on banks to consider the social dimension of their pricing policies......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/da24-and-cocktail-festival-a-night-at-the-museum-experience
The organizing committee of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit (DA24) and the Cyprus Cocktail Festival announced that the Cyprus Archaeological Museum will remain open until 9 PM on Wednesday, October 9......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-activates-national-plan-for-potential-evacuations-from-lebanon
Nicosia remains on high alert as it prepares for potential crises stemming from escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, including the possibility of a large-scale conflict involving Hezbollah in Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-civil-defence-shelters-ready-for-30-of-population
Cyprus' Civil Defence has 2,200 shelters currently available, capable of accommodating 30% of the island's population in case of an emergency, according to spokesperson Panayiotis Liassides. Efforts are underway to increase the number of shelters, especially in urban areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-fast-track-22-000-asylum-applications
The reduction in migration flows due to government measures offers Cyprus the opportunity to speed up the processing of 22,000 pending asylum applications, said Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nikolas Ioannides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bridging-divides-celebrating-german-unity-day-in-cyprus
Last night, the German Embassy in Cyprus hosted a vibrant reception at Chateau Status to celebrate the 34th anniversary of German Unity Day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-braces-for-uncontrolled-migration-amid-middle-east-crisis
Greece is bracing for a potential wave of uncontrolled migration, a concern highlighted during Wednesday’s meeting of the country’s National Security Council (KYSYEA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/google-to-participate-as-supporter-and-speaker-at-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2024
The organizing committee of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit is pleased to announce Google's participation as an official supporter of the 2024 summit. Enrico Ciampini, a senior executive at Google Europe based in Milan...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-lady-returns-to-foreign-affairs-duties-amid-allowance-controversy
First Lady Philippa Karsera-Christodoulides is set to return to her position at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the expiration of her unpaid leave granted after her husband, Nikos Christodoulides, was elected President of the Republic. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-leader-open-to-talks-holds-firm-on-sovereignty
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, fresh from meetings with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, expressed willingness to engage in a trilateral meeting on the Cyprus issue but maintained his firm stance on sovereign equality and a two-state solution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-reasserts-turkish-claims-on-cyprus-at-un
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan doubled down on Ankara's territorial claims over Cyprus during his address to the UN General Assembly, further complicating peace efforts aimed at resolving the long-standing Cyprus dispute....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-sector-salaries-to-increase-by-1-5-costing-€52-7-million
A proposed 1.5% pay raise for public sector employees in Cyprus will cost the state about €52.7 million over the next two years. This increase is set to start on October 1, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-warships-to-anchor-in-occupied-cyprus-for-naval-celebrations
The Turkish warships TCG Meltem (P-334) and TCG Bartın (F-504) are set to anchor in the occupied territories on September 27 as part of celebrations marking the ''Victory of Preveza'' and the ''Day of the Naval Forces,'' according to a report by Bayimsiz Gazette....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-leaders-two-visions-for-cyprus
Significant developments emerged during the recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a two-state solution in Cyprus,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-talks-electricity-link-with-saudi-fm
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Tuesday during the United Nations General Assembly to discuss a potential electricity connection between Saudi Arabia and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-ready-for-talks-anytime-anywhere
According to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, President Nicos Christodoulides expressed his readiness for a trilateral meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ''anytime and anywhere'' in a bid to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-a-lifetime-of-fighting-for-better-health
Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, is currently in New York attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/supreme-court-ruling-on-auditor-general-fuels-corruption-debate-in-cyprus
The decision to dismiss the auditor general—determined by the highest level of Justice in Cyprus—has sparked a significant public, legal, and political debate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-polis-road-contractor-proposals-await-approval
Plans to improve the road linking Paphos Airport with the city and a potential alternative route are under consideration, according to Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President George Mais....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-ruling-shakes-political-landscape-in-cyprus
In a report written by Kathimerini's Christos Bouris, the recent decision by the Supreme Court to remove Odysseus Michaelides from his role as Auditor General marks a significant and historic event in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aphrodite-gas-project-moves-to-new-phase-of-talks-from-january-2025
Chevron and the Republic of Cyprus have agreed to enter a four-month negotiation period to finalize plans for the development of the ‘Aphrodite’ gas field in Block 12 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reasons-behind-the-auditor-general-ruling-deemed-a-mockery
Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras reports today that the Constitutional Court of Cyprus has ruled unanimously to dismiss Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides following a request by the Attorney General, George Savvidis....
