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1. 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....

2. Four Israeli soldiers freed, but disputes over civilian release spark tension

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-israeli-soldiers-freed-but-disputes-over-civilian-release-spark-tension

Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers on Saturday in a second wave of hostage releases under a fragile ceasefire agreement. The women, who had been held since the October 7 attacks, were handed over in a dramatic public display in Gaza City. ...

3. Los Angeles wildfires rage on, leaving 11 dead and a city in ashes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-on-leaving-11-dead-and-a-city-in-ashes

As fires ravage Los Angeles for a fifth straight day, the death toll has climbed to at least 11 people, and over 140,000 acres have been scorched, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes....

4. Wildfires turn Malibu and Hollywood Hills into a charred wasteland

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfires-turn-malibu-and-hollywood-hills-into-a-charred-wasteland

The skies above Los Angeles resemble a post-apocalyptic scene as wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the county. Malibu, the Hollywood Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods have been hit especially hard, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving destruction in their wake....

5. ''He promised to help Cyprus''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-he-promised-to-help-cyprus

When Jimmy Carter was elected president of the United States in 1976, Greek Cypriots had reason to be hopeful....

6. Amid war and displacement, Gaza's Christians hold onto faith: 'We’re still here'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/amid-war-and-displacement-gaza-s-christians-hold-onto-faith-we-re-still-here

In Gaza, where war has ravaged communities, a small but resilient group of Christians has continued to celebrate Christmas, defying the odds and remaining steadfast despite the intense challenges they face....

7. Syrian refugees in Cyprus urge government to facilitate their safe return to Syria

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-refugees-in-cyprus-urge-government-to-facilitate-their-safe-return-to-syria

A group of Syrian refugees in Cyprus, known as ''Syrians in Cyprus,'' has submitted a letter to Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannidis,...

8. The dust has yet to settle in Syria

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-dust-has-yet-to-settle-in-syria

Many Syrian parents at my child’s school expressed a desire to return home now that Bashar al-Assad’s regime has collapsed. I urged them to wait. ...

9. 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,...

10. Cypriot antiquities return home from the UK

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-antiquities-return-home-from-the-uk

In a heartwarming and significant step for Cyprus, a collection of ancient Cypriot antiquities has been successfully repatriated from the United Kingdom....

11. 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). ...

12. Caravan of Humanity spreads joy and solidarity across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/caravan-of-humanity-spreads-joy-and-solidarity-across-cyprus

The Caravan of Humanity, a non-profit group founded in Austria, wrapped up their uplifting mission in Cyprus on October 28, leaving behind a trail of laughter and goodwill. ...

13. Heart-wrenching video highlights the plight of children in Gaza

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heart-wrenching-video-highlights-the-plight-of-children-in-gaza

A heartbreaking video has emerged from Gaza, capturing the dire circumstances faced by children caught in the ongoing conflict. In the footage, a young girl walks barefoot on the road, ...

14. German estate agent denies misappropriation of Greek Cypriot properties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-estate-agent-denies-misappropriation-of-greek-cypriot-properties

In the ongoing saga surrounding the controversial sale of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied territories, a German real estate agent has denied all charges against her. ...

15. EU decision influences the lives of Syrian refugees in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-decision-influences-the-lives-of-syrian-refugees-in-cyprus

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a significant ruling that prohibits member states from designating a third country as a "safe" country of origin for only parts of its territory. ...

16. $1,800 boat trips in high demand amid Lebanon conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/$1-800-boat-trips-in-high-demand-amid-lebanon-conflict

Before war engulfed Lebanon, the Princess 2010 yacht was a symbol of leisure, cruising along the coast with passengers paying $600 each to enjoy its 24-meter luxury. ...

17. Israeli airstrike hits Beirut, killing six in escalating conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrike-hits-beirut-killing-six-in-escalating-conflict

Israel bombed central Beirut early Thursday, killing at least six people, following its deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes with Hezbollah. ...

18. Israeli troops launch ground offensive in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-troops-launch-ground-offensive-in-lebanon-targeting-hezbollah

Israeli forces have launched a ''limited, localized, and targeted'' ground operation inside southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday....

19. Over 1,000 dead, one million displaced as Israel strikes Lebanon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-000-dead-one-million-displaced-as-israel-strikes-lebanon

European Union foreign ministers will hold an emergency meeting Monday night to address rising tensions in the Middle East following Israel’s airstrikes on Lebanon over the weekend and the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah....

20. UN: Over 90,000 displaced by Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-over-90-000-displaced-by-israeli-airstrikes-on-lebanon

The United Nations announced Wednesday that more than 90,000 individuals have been displaced due to five days of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon amid rising tensions in the region. The UN’s International Organization for Migration reported 90,530 newly displaced persons since Monday....

21. Thousands flee southern Lebanon amid Israeli strikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-flee-southern-lebanon-amid-israeli-strikes

Thousands of civilians are fleeing southern Lebanon as intense Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah positions, creating a mass exodus that has choked major roads leading to Beirut....

22. Explosions from Hezbollah pagers kill 9 in Lebanon and Syria

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosions-from-hezbollah-pagers-kill-9-in-lebanon-and-syria

Explosions from pagers used by Hezbollah militants rocked Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and injuring thousands, Lebanese officials said....

23. Three killed, over 1,000 injured in Lebanon pager explosions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-killed-over-1-000-injured-in-lebanon-pager-explosions

At least three people, including two Hezbollah fighters and a young girl, were killed and more than 1,000 others wounded on Tuesday after pagers used for communication exploded across Lebanon, according to security sources. Among the injured was Iran’s envoy to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, who sustained minor wounds....

24. Lease changes spark protests among refugees at Mackenzie Beach

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lease-changes-spark-protests-among-refugees-at-mackenzie-beach

The Ministry of Interior's Action Plan to regulate Larnaca’s Mackenzie beachfront is encountering obstacles, particularly around issues of illegal activities and subletting by original leaseholders. ...

25. London building erupts in flames, exposing safety failures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/london-building-erupts-in-flames-exposing-safety-failures

More than 200 firefighters are battling a large fire at a mixed-use residential and commercial building in Dagenham, east London....

26. Over 40,000 Palestinians killed since October 7th

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-40-000-palestinians-killed-since-october-7th

The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 40,000 as Israel's relentless military campaign continues to decimate the region, according to reports from Gaza's health authorities. ...

27. Monkeypox outbreak: Over 500 dead, WHO sounds alarm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monkeypox-outbreak-over-500-dead-who-sounds-alarm

Last Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the escalating spread of the so-called "monkeypox" virus in Africa as a global health emergency....

28. Putin confirms Ukraine holds 28 settlements

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-confirms-ukraine-holds-28-settlements

Russian President Vladimir Putin has characterized Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region as an effort to undermine Moscow’s military operations in eastern Ukraine. This attack has prompted the evacuation of around 100,000 people....

29. Iran declares no-fly zones, calling on aircrafts to alter routes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-declares-no-fly-zones-calling-on-aircrafts-to-alter-routes

Iran issued NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) for the central, western, and northwestern regions of the country, advising aircraft to alter their routes. This move comes as fears of a regional war escalate in the Middle East,...

30. Cyprus commemorates half a century since Turkish invasion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-commemorates-half-a-century-since-turkish-invasion

Half a century has passed since the tragic morning of July 20, 1974, when Turkish forces invaded Cyprus, marking the start of a prolonged period of death, destruction, and occupation that persists to this day. ...

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