https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-trump-s-‘tit-for-tat-tariffs-are-trading-jabs-in-the-global-market
President Donald Trump has unveiled a new strategy to impose tariffs on countries he deems to have unfair trade policies toward the U.S....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dicarlo-s-visit-to-cyprus-paves-the-way-for-geneva-conference-on-cyprus-issue
The two-day visit of UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Peacekeeping Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, marked a significant step in the UN’s efforts to organize an international conference on the Cyprus issue, set to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fresh-push-for-cyprus-solution-un-and-regional-talks-gain-momentum
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has highlighted a fresh push to address the long-standing Cyprus issue, with recent diplomatic efforts signaling potential progress. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-ing-the-system-trump-s-greek-american-allies-shape-u-s-policy
Donald Trump’s administration is certainly influenced by several Greek Americans who are playing key roles in shaping U.S. policies. As Trump gets ready to be sworn in for his second term, these Greeks are not only helping to execute his vision but also ensuring that the U.S.-Greece relationship remains strong....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-non-aligned-neutrality-to-pro-western-alignment
Cyprus’ foreign policy has undergone a significant transformation over the decades, moving from a stance of non-alignment to a strong pro-Western orientation, particularly after its accession to the European Union. This shift, however, was not a simple one and reflects the island’s unique political challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-u-s-relations-grows-under-biden-but-what-s-next-with-trump
In recent years, Cyprus and the United States have significantly strengthened their ties, with Joe Biden's administration taking bold steps to solidify the relationship....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-condemns-u-s-military-support-for-cyprus
Turkey has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration’s recent decision to include Cyprus in three U.S. defense programs, just hours before Joe Biden handed over the presidency to Donald Trump. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-national-guard-to-modernize-with-u-s-arms
The Republic of Cyprus’ formal accession to the U.S. Foreign Military Sales programs, Excess Defense Articles, and Title 10 security assistance programs marks a significant milestone in the strategic strengthening of relations between Nicosia and Washington. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-greenlights-defense-aid-to-cyprus-in-historic-move
The White House has announced a landmark decision that directly impacts Cyprus and its role in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lawmakers-push-to-permanently-lift-cyprus-arms-embargo
Leaders of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus submitted a bill at the US House o Representatives aimed at permanently lifting the arms embargo imposed by the United States on the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-president-herzog-visits-cyprus-amid-regional-diplomatic-shifts
The visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Cyprus on Thursday, following the 10th Trilateral Summit involving Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt, is seen as a calculated move amidst significant regional developments. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-fm-fidan-visits-occupied-cyprus-amid-key-regional-shifts
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s two-day visit to the occupied territories, taking place today and tomorrow, is considered particularly significant. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cooperation-among-cyprus-greece-and-egypt-essential-for-stability-in-the-eastern-mediterranean
In a fluid and volatile international environment, closer cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt has become essential to ensure peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-and-turkey-edge-closer-to-modernizing-customs-union
A significant effort is underway to modernize the Turkish Customs Union, a landmark economic arrangement that has governed trade between Turkey and the European Union (EU) since 1996. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-bizonal-myth-reuniting-cyprus-by-keeping-it-apart
Nearly half a century since the term ''Bizonal Bicommunal Federation'' entered the political discourse in Cyprus, no political party or government has ever explained to the public what this term truly means....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-plan-to-reclaim-the-panama-canal-raises-eyebrows
President-elect Donald Trump laid out a dramatic vision for his return to the White House during a speech in Phoenix, Arizona, mixing familiar promises with controversial new proposals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-deputy-minister-for-european-affairs-outlines-vision-for-2026-eu-presidency
In an exclusive interview by Kathimerini's George Kakouris, Deputy Minister of State for European Affairs Marilena Raouna described the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026 as both a significant challenge and an unparalleled opportunity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-battles-turkey-s-recognition-push-for-trnc
Cyprus’ efforts to secure strong condemnation from the European Union over Turkey's actions to upgrade the status of the self-declared ''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'' (TRNC) have faced significant challenges. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-eu-condemn-turkey-s-plans-for-military-action-in-syria
Cyprus’ Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos, and the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, have both condemned Turkey’s plans for a large-scale military operation in northern Syria, with growing fears that such actions could destabilize the region further....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-welcomes-new-ambassadors
Yesterday, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed a diverse group of new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Cyprus in a ceremony that also highlighted the country's foreign policy priorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-teen-jailed-in-dubai-for-underage-relationship
An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, has been sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison for engaging in a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-courts-german-investors-while-rejecting-a-united-cyprus
In a bid to boost the economy of the self-declared Turkish Cypriot state, Ersin Tatar is calling on international investors, particularly from Germany, to explore opportunities in the occupied territories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-and-netherlands-block-cyprus-s-push-to-link-eu-turkey-relations-with-cyprus-issue
Cyprus is facing roadblocks in its latest push to link EU-Turkey relations with progress on the Cyprus issue. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-eyes-embassy-staff-cuts-to-refocus-on-strategic-regions
The European Union is considering reducing staff at many of its embassies to refocus resources on strategically important regions, a move sparking concerns about its global influence, particularly in Africa and Latin America. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/geoeconomic-tensions-and-cyprus-staying-the-course-amid-challenges-ahead
Geoeconomic fragmentation, the reversal of progress towards global economic and financial integration due to political and military conflict and strategic policy decisions, is rising....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-closer-to-nato-talks-begin-on-permanent-u-s-military-presence
According to an article written by Lena Argyris, Cyprus is strategically positioning itself for a potential future membership in NATO,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-role-in-the-east-med-highlighted-at-economist-conference
Cyprus’ growing importance in the Eastern Mediterranean was highlighted by U.S. Ambassador Julie Fisher and the UK’s new High Commissioner Michael Tatham during the 20th Economist magazine conference in Cyprus on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-and-us-ambassadors-highlight-cyprus-growing-role-in-regional-affairs
The British High Commissioner Designate to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, and US Ambassador Julie Fisher underscored Cyprus’ importance in the region during the Economist’s 20th Annual Cyprus Summit on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marco-rubio-s-key-role-in-u-s-cyprus-greece-relations
According to Lena Argiri of Kathimerini Greece, in early 2019, Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator from Florida, was approached by Gus Bilirakis, a fellow Republican U.S. Congressman, and members of the Greek-American lobby....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reunification-off-the-table-says-former-u-s-ambassador-warns-europe-not-to-rely-on-u-s
A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines.
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