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1. Like it or not, Cyprus must investigate migrant pushback claims by 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/like-it-or-not-cyprus-must-investigate-migrant-pushback-claims-by-2026

Cyprus will be required to investigate complaints of illegal migrant pushbacks starting in June 2026 under new European legislation, a European Commission spokesperson confirmed. ...

2. Trump declares tariff war, with chart in hand

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-declares-tariff-war-with-chart-in-hand

At an official press conference, armed with a glossy chart and his signature bravado, former President Donald Trump unveiled what he described as ''the greatest, most incredible, America-first tariff plan you've ever seen.''...

3. Dusty days, sunny rays sprinkled with spring vibes and sneezes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dusty-days-and-sunny-rays-sprinkled-with-spring-vibes-and-sneezes

March is marching in with that sweet spring feeling — warmer days, longer evenings, and... yep, the sneezing squad is officially reporting for duty. If you've got allergies, hang in there — nature's glow-up comes with a little suffer now, bloom later energy....

4. Fire ravages three-story home in Egkomi, nearby residents evacuated (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-ravages-three-story-home-in-egkomi-nearby-residents-evacuated

A fire broke out late Tuesday night in a three-story wooden house in Egkomi, causing extensive damage and prompting the precautionary evacuation of nearby residents....

5. Retired hens are living their best lives, and helping save Cyprus’ olive groves

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/retired-hens-are-living-their-best-lives-and-helping-save-cyprus-olive-groves

In the rolling foothills of Troodos, where olive trees stretch toward the Mediterranean sun, a small army of retired hens is proving that life after egg-laying can be just as meaningful. ...

6. Trump seeks approval for $1 billion arms sale to Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-seeks-approval-for-$1-billion-arms-sale-to-israel

The Trump administration has formally asked Congress to approve a $1 billion arms package for Israel, including thousands of bombs and heavy-duty engineering equipment, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Monday....

7. Tobacco products worth €200,000 found hidden behind bird cages (PHOTOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tobacco-products-worth-€200-000-found-hidden-behind-bird-cages-photos

Members of the Nicosia CID conducted a coordinated operation today between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM....

8. Greece to launch 22 'Onassis Public Schools' in disadvantaged areas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-to-launch-22-onassis-public-schools-in-disadvantaged-areas

The Greek government, in collaboration with the Onassis Foundation, is launching 22 ''Onassis Public Schools'' to bring transformative changes to public education in underprivileged areas....

9. From Nagasaki to Nobel: A survivor’s plea for a nuclear-free world

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-nagasaki-to-nobel-a-survivor-s-plea-for-a-nuclear-free-world

Beneath the polished facade of Madrid's bustling streets, 84-year-old Shigemitsu Tanaka, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, carries a haunting fragment of the past....

10. Mystery in Potamia: A death, a bullet, and unanswered questions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mystery-in-potamia-a-death-a-bullet-and-unanswered-questions

The quiet area of Potamia has been thrust into the spotlight, with a case that reads like the opening chapter of a crime thriller....

11. Former Volunteerism Commissioner seeks judge’s recusal, but court 'volunteers' to stay on the case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-volunteerism-commissioner-seeks-judge-s-recusal-but-court-volunteers-to-stay-on-the-case

Former Commissioner for Volunteerism, Yiannakis Yiannaki, who faces eight charges of forgery and circulation of forged documents, appeared before the Nicosia District Court today with a new lawyer....

12. Detainee escapes as officer claims guard duty wasn't in his contract

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/detainee-escapes-as-officer-claims-guard-duty-wasn-t-in-his-contract

The Cyprus Police Association (CPA) issued a statement addressing the recent escape of a detainee under police guard, firmly defending the Contracted Special Police Officer (CPS) involved. ...

13. Pope Francis urges families to ''make children'' during first visit to Corsica

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-urges-families-to-make-children-during-first-visit-to-corsica

In his first-ever visit to Corsica, Pope Francis delivered a clear message about the need for more children, urging families to embrace parenthood amid declining global birth rates. ...

14. Snapshots of an otherworldly presence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/snapshots-of-an-otherworldly-presence

Andros Efstathiou's photography exhibition "Nicosia International Airport" opens on Friday, December 13th. ...

15. Limassol’s growth deserves equal support

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/limassol-s-growth-deserves-equal-support

Who is driving development projects in Limassol, and how far have they progressed? Who decides how state development funds are allocated, and based on what criteria?...

16. Cypriot policeman investigated for allegations of necrophilia at British bases morgue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-policeman-investigated-for-allegations-of-necrophilia-at-british-bases-morgue

A shocking crime investigation is underway involving a Cypriot policeman working for the British Bases, who has been accused of engaging in necrophilic acts with corpses at the Base morgue...

17. New EU tariffs on Chinese EVs slow Cyprus’ shift to electric cars

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-eu-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-slow-cyprus-shift-to-electric-cars

The European Union's new tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, reaching as high as 35.3%, are expected to significantly impact Cyprus' already slow-moving EV market, according to a report by Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....

18. ''The cost of the subsidies is borne by the state, not the citizens.''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-cost-of-the-subsidies-is-borne-by-the-state-not-the-citizens

''I am committed to lowering electricity prices,'' Minister of Energy Mr. Papanastasiou told us when he assumed office. Since then, we’ve watched in dismay as electricity prices have steadily risen, with various justifications that no longer convince anyone....

19. EU pushing for economic ties with Turkey, but where does that leave Cyprus?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-pushing-for-economic-ties-with-turkey-but-where-does-that-leave-cyprus

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis, Brussels and Berlin are working to upgrade the Turkish Customs Union, viewing it as a pathway to strengthen economic ties with Turkey. ...

20. Major tobacco smuggling bust shakes Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-tobacco-smuggling-bust-shakes-cyprus

In a big win against tobacco smuggling, Customs officials and local police have seized a large amount of untaxed tobacco products in Larnaca and Limassol over the past two days....

21. New flights from Lebanon for UK nationals, with boat routes to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-flights-from-lebanon-for-uk-nationals-with-boat-routes-to-cyprus

More charter flights are expected throughout the day to evacuate British nationals from Lebanon, according to the UK Foreign Office, which described the number of flights as "limited." ...

22. Odysseas Michaelides removed: Court cites breach of public trust

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/odysseas-michaelides-removed-court-cites-breach-of-public-trust

The court’s extensive ruling regarding the dismissal of Odysseas Michaelides from the role of Auditor General introduces new legal precedents concerning the public conduct of institutional figures and those tasked with serving the public interest....

23. Wizz Air’s 7-hour flights start at £89 if you're up for a squeeze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-s-7-hour-flights-start-at-£89-if-you-re-up-for-a-squeeze

Ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air will maintain its no-frills offering even as it introduces longer flights, betting that passengers will "suffer the pain" for cheaper fares....

24. U.S. Embassy honors 50th anniversary of Ambassador Davies and Antoinette Varnava’s deaths

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-embassy-honors-50th-anniversary-of-ambassador-davies-and-antoinette-varnava-s-deaths

The U.S. Embassy in Nicosia held a series of solemn ceremonies on Monday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the deaths of Ambassador Rodger Davies and Cypriot Embassy employee Antoinette Varnava, who were killed on August 19, 1974, during a tumultuous period in Cyprus....

25. Illegal tobacco smuggling from occupied territories hits new high in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-tobacco-smuggling-from-occupied-territories-hits-new-high-in-cyprus

Last Friday, two Cypriots and a British national were apprehended at Paphos Airport with illegal tobacco products valued over €30,000 while attempting to smuggle them into the UK....

26. Christodoulides challenges Turkish stance with new push for Cyprus talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/christodoulides-challenges-turkish-stance-with-new-push-for-cyprus-talks

President Christodoulides has declared himself ''ready'' to engage in negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem. Wherever he goes, he emphasizes his willingness to resume talks...

27. Transparency concerns cloud EU vote on Ursula von der Leyen's presidency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transparency-concerns-cloud-eu-vote-on-ursula-von-der-leyen-s-presidency

The political fate of Ursula von der Leyen hangs in the balance today as 720 Members of the European Parliament convene in Strasbourg at 1 p.m. local time......

28. Temu, Shein & Ali Express: EU cracks down on Chinese imports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temu-shein-ali-express-eu-cracks-down-on-chinese-imports

The European Union is taking steps to clamp down on the surge of low-quality Chinese imports flooding its markets. According to sources speaking to the Financial Times, the EU plans to impose tariffs on cheap products from platforms like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress....

29. Guard targeted in attack at Greek Supreme Court President's home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guard-targeted-in-attack-at-greek-supreme-court-president-s-home

A police officer on guard duty outside the home of the President of the Supreme Court was attacked with Molotov cocktails early Thursday morning....

30. EU to impose up to 25% tax on imported Chinese EVs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-to-impose-up-to-25-tax-on-imported-chinese-evs

The European Commission is set to notify car makers on Wednesday that it will provisionally apply additional duties of up to 25% on imported Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) starting next month, according to the Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the matter....

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