https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/53-cypriots-return-home-from-iran-and-israel-says-foreign-ministry
A total of 53 Cypriot citizens who were in Israel and Iran have returned to Cyprus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on the evacuation of foreign nationals under the national “ESTIA” plan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-serves-as-lifeline-amid-israel-iran-crisis
As the Israel-Iran crisis reached its peak over the past two weeks, with direct military confrontation and U.S. involvement, Cyprus once again played a small but effective role in the safe evacuation of civilians. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/watch-cyprus-new-attack-helicopters-take-flight-at-paphos-air-base
A new video obtained by Kathimerini offers the first glimpse of the National Guard’s newly acquired H145M helicopters in action at the Andreas Papandreou Air Base, showcasing the powerful aircraft’s capabilities as part of Cyprus’ growing defense arsenal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/17-repatriation-flights-leave-cyprus-to-help-israelis-get-home
Cyprus is once again playing a key role in the region, with 17 special repatriation flights scheduled on Wednesday to help transport Israeli nationals back home, as tensions continue to simmer in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-offers-support-as-wildfire-rages-in-chios
Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tehran-denies-cyprus-mediation-claim-as-eu-monitors-iran-israel-tensions
Iran has publicly rejected claims by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay messages to Israel, a denial included in a recent European External Action Service (EEAS) newsletter circulated to all 27 EU member states....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stranded-young-tourists-evacuated-in-rare-style-aboard-luxury-liner-crown-iris-escorted-by-israeli-navy
A luxury cruise ship carrying more than 1,500 young tourists arrived in Cyprus this week after a covert evacuation from Israel, as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensified....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-ministry-repatriates-22-cypriots-from-israel-and-iran
A total of 22 Cypriot citizens have been safely evacuated from Israel and Iran as the Foreign Ministry ramps up repatriation efforts amid rising regional tensions, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-planes-in-cyprus-for-civilian-evacuations-not-military-ops-officials-say
Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas confirmed Wednesday that American military transport planes are stationed in Cyprus, but stressed they are not here for combat missions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrike-hits-iran-s-state-tv-headquarters-as-nuclear-tensions-surge
Israel launched a direct strike on Iran’s state television headquarters in Tehran early Monday, intensifying a growing conflict and sending thousands of residents fleeing the capital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-role-in-middle-east-crisis-is-‘strictly-humanitarian-says-christodoulides
President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized Saturday that the Republic of Cyprus is maintaining a strictly humanitarian stance amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as the government steps up diplomatic engagement and internal security measures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-activates-emergency-council-as-middle-east-tension-explode
Cyprus is stepping up emergency measures following Israel’s military strike on Iran, with President Nikos Christodoulides convening an urgent meeting of the National Security Council on Friday afternoon, officials confirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-pulls-embassy-staff-from-baghdad-as-fears-of-iran-israel-clash-grow
The U.S. is pulling non-essential embassy staff and their families out of Baghdad, citing rising security concerns tied to growing tensions between Israel and Iran, U.S. officials confirmed Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-firefighter-who-refused-to-stay-silent
In one of the darkest chapters of modern Greek history, when flames engulfed the seaside town of Mati in July 2018, claiming 104 lives in a matter of hours, it wasn’t just the fire that left scars; it was the lack of response and accountability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-destroys-40-russian-warplanes-in-deep-strike-ahead-of-peace-talks-video
A Ukrainian drone strike destroyed more than 40 Russian military aircraft deep within Russian territory, a Ukrainian security official told The Associated Press on Sunday, marking one of Kyiv’s most audacious attacks since the war began....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-fires-in-israel-prompt-request-for-help-from-cyprus-videos
Wildfires have been sweeping through the western parts of Jerusalem, rekindling concerns in areas affected by similar fires last week. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-proves-its-role-as-crisis-hub-in-major-multinational-drill
Cyprus has once again positioned itself as a regional pillar of stability, completing a large-scale multinational humanitarian drill aimed at handling crises in the volatile Middle East region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/emergency-helicopter-airlift-from-offshore-platform
A medical emergency in Limassol required an urgent air ambulance transfer....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-netherlands-a-strong-but-often-overlooked-bond
The Netherlands, a key player in both the EU and NATO, remains somewhat of an unknown entity in Cyprus—aside from Amsterdam’s popularity as a travel destination and the well-known football club Ajax....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fear-in-santorini-as-quakes-continue-–-schools-closed-residents-try-to-flee
Fear and uncertainty have gripped the residents of Santorini after a series of earthquakes rocked the island, prompting local authorities to close schools on Monday as a precautionary measure. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€14-7-million-u-s-backed-upgrade-to-transform-cyprus-airbase
The official announcement regarding the upgrade of the ''Andreas Papandreou'' airbase by the U.S. undoubtedly strengthens bilateral relations between the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-safety-concerns-prompt-eac-building-evacuation
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has evacuated its oldest building in central Nicosia as a precautionary measure after inspections flagged seismic safety deficiencies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leak-at-mavrokolympos-dam-risks-losing-1-4-million-cubic-meters-of-water
Authorities are racing to address a significant water leak at the Mavrokolympos dam in Paphos, where stopping the issue appears increasingly challenging. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncontrolled-water-leak-at-mavrokolympos-dam-raises-fears-of-ecological-disaster
A significant and uncontrolled water outflow from the Mavrokolympos Dam in the Paphos region has raised alarm over potential ecological and agricultural consequences. ...
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....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twin-wildfires-ravage-southern-california-devastating-celebrity-enclave
Two fast-moving wildfires erupted Tuesday in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to flee and leaving a path of destruction across neighborhoods, including Pacific Palisades — a scenic, ocean-adjacent area known for its celebrity residents and multimillion-dollar homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assad-poisoned-in-alleged-assassination-attempt
In a shocking turn of events, former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad is reported to have been poisoned in what may have been an assassination attempt....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-story-building-collapses-in-ahvaz-prompting-evacuations
A six-story building collapsed earlier today in the southern Iranian city of Ahvaz, raising concerns among local authorities and residents....
