https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/japan-to-release-treated-radioactive-water-from-fukushima-plant
After months of controversy and anticipation, Japan is set to begin releasing treated radioactive wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant later this week despite fierce objections from some countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shaken-by-4-8-magnitude-earthquake
On Thursday afternoon (10/08), a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was felt in Cyprus. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported that the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea region between Turkey and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-initiates-diplomatic-efforts-for-cyprus-talks
In a positive atmosphere, as reported by "K", the meetings of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos, took place in New York and at the headquarters of the United Nations, with the backdrop of Cyprus' efforts to restart Cyprus talks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/coordinating-efforts-for-earthquake-protection
An earthquake is an event that we cannot prevent or predict when it will occur. What we can do as a state is fortify our structures so that they can withstand such an event. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-spells-out-need-for-envoy-deal-on-cyprus
An important step forward would be an agreement with the sides on an appointment of a United Nations envoy, who could explore ways to reach common ground towards resuming negotiations for a lasting settlement in Cyprus, the UN Secretary General says, while urging the leaders to send a clear signal that 'this time things will be different'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-urged-to-simplify-visa-process-for-turkish-government-opponents
The Co-chairperson of the German Left Party, Martin Schirdewan, wants Germany to facilitate visa application procedures for Government opponents in Türkiye, and offer a simplified political refugee admission process for them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-digs-deeper-to-explore-new-frontiers
Chinese scientists have begun drilling a 10,000-meter (32,808 feet) hole into the Earth’s crust, as the world’s second-largest economy explores new frontiers above and below the planet’s surface....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-wins-turkish-election
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won Turkey’s presidential election, defeating opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday’s runoff vote and stretching his rule into a third decade...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/conservatives-in-greece-win-big
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, whose conservative party won a landslide election victory Sunday but without enough parliamentary seats to form a government, indicated he will seek a second election hoping to consolidate his victory without the need for a coalition partner...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-israel-and-the-us-join-forces-in-civil-protection
Cyprus is interested in further developing its capabilities in the field of civil protection, not only at a state level but also at an international and regional level, by deepening its multifaceted partnerships with states in our region - and beyond....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-faces-runoff-election-with-erdogan-leading
Turkey headed for a runoff vote after President Tayyip Erdogan led over his opposition rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday's election but fell short of an outright majority to extend his 20-year rule of the NATO-member country...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-elections-no-matter-who-wins-greece-remains-skeptical
Greek-Turkish Relations Hang in the Balance After Turkish Elections"
Subtitle: "Uncertainty Looms as Turkey's Strategic Priorities Likely to Remain Unchanged Regardless of Election Outcome"...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-armenian-rep-calls-on-more-countries-to-recognize
The Armenian religious representative in the Cypriot parliament told lawmakers on Thursday that the island’s support to his people has been 'invaluable' over the years, with the House observing a moment of silence for victims of the persecuted group during WWI...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-minister-on-rare-visit-to-turkey-as-tensions-ease
NATO members Turkey and Greece can resolve their disputes through peaceful means and dialogue, Turkey’s defense minister said after talks with his Greek counterpart Tuesday, in the latest sign of easing tensions between the rival neighbors...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-in-focus-greece-cyprus-and-israel-hold-trilateral-meeting
Foreign Ministers of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos, Greece Nikos Dendias and Israel Eli Cohen, who met on Friday in Nicosia, pointed out the importance of the trilateral energy cooperation and its contribution to the stability in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-defense-minister-to-visit-turkey-as-tension-wanes
Greece’s defense minister announced Thursday that he will travel to neighboring Turkey next week as part of an effort to ease tension between the two NATO members, which have long-standing and often volatile disputes...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-of-labor-building-may-not-be-structurally-sound
The House of Representatives Internal Affairs Committee sounded the alarm on Cyprus and Public Services' degree of preparedness in the event of strong seismic activity following a meeting on March 16. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/no-dignity-for-elderly-refugee-thanks-to-government
An elderly refugee, who is facing health problems and lives in one of the 43 unrepairable refugee apartment buildings without a lift, is confronted with a harsh reality in the twilight of his life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-clarifies-position-on-turkey-s-bid-to-lead-imo
There will be no issue as regards the Republic of Cyprus' membership of the International Maritime Organization in the event that Turkey is elected as its Secretary-General, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-unenthusiastic-about-greco-turkish-un-bids
Nicosia says a new effort by Greece and Turkey to improve their relations is positive, but Greek Cypriot officials have been less excited about Athens and Ankara supporting each other’s bids in the United Nations...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sense-of-calm-prevails-in-the-aegean
The improvement of relations between Greece and Turkey and the sharp decrease in tensions is not only at the diplomatic level but also, and almost in tandem, with the operational situation on the ground...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legalities-and-time-constraints-delaying-repairs-of-refugee-apartments
Attempting to overcome legal and time constraints in the construction of refugee apartment buildings...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-scolds-budapest-over-turkic-faux-pas
Cypriot newly-appointed Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos warned his Hungarian counterpart this week that Nicosia would keep an eye on how Budapest carries forwards after a diplomatic faux pas involving a Turkish Cypriot delegation at a summit in Ankara...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/austrian-chancellor-calls-for-very-high-walls-at-eu-borders
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has demanded that the EU external border should be fenced by a high wall in an effort to curb illegal migration as more refugees are coming to Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-billion-euros-from-the-eu-for-turkey-s-reconstruction
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Ulf Kristerson, Prime Minister of Sweden, who holds the EU Council presidency, are hosting a donors' conference in Brussels today to raise funds and coordinate aid to those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/structural-integrity-certificates-should-be-made-mandatory
The recent earthquakes in neighboring countries, as well as the aftershocks, felt in Cyprus, have brought to the forefront what we have been saying for years: the need to check the suitability of all our buildings on a regular basis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pseudo-state-increases-vehicle-insurance-rates
The pseudo-state in the occupied territories has decided to raise vehicle insurance fees for Greek Cypriots and foreign visitors passing through the free areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bahrain-plays-down-turkish-cypriot-flag-incident
A Turkish Cypriot flag at an inter-parliamentary union assembly in Bahrain has caught Nicosia’s attention, prompting Manama to reassure Greek Cypriots that it was 'not intentional' while dialogue still prevailed despite the diplomatic faux pas...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dicarlo-conveyed-unsg-s-commitment-to-finding-a-solution
UN Deputy Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo made very clear the UN Secretary-commitment General's to the Cyprus problem and its resolution "and to our efforts to move forward," she said after her hour-long meeting in the occupied territories with TC leader Ersin Tatar....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-s-been-10-years-since-the-haircut
In March 2023, Cyprus will mark 10 years since the deposit haircut. Ten years after the 2013 crisis, Cyprus looks completely different. During this decade, many changes have taken place and its citizens have experienced many different situations,...
