https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-bans-major-russian-state-media-outlets-over-influence-operations
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has announced a global ban on several Russian state media outlets, including Rossiya Segodnya and RT....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sanctions-two-cypriots-over-spyware-threat
Two Cypriot individuals were included in the new designations issued on Monday by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-authorities-warn-of-turkish-mafia-s-espionage-risk
A confidential report authored by Greek security authorities charting the activity of the Turkish mafia in Greece has issued a stern warning about the risk of its being used as a tool by secret services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-expels-six-british-diplomats-accusing-them-of-espionage
Russia has expelled six British diplomats, accusing them of espionage, in a move that escalates already strained relations between the two nations. The decision was made public Friday by Russian state media, although the expulsions occurred weeks ago....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/could-friday-the-13th-seal-the-deal-for-the-great-sea-interconnector
Following a high-stakes meeting of the Presidential Council, optimism is increasing about the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project. Despite tight-lipped negotiations since Tuesday, early reports suggest a deal might be reached by Friday, September 13....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-crete-electricity-interconnection-agreement-nears-completion
Discussions among the parties involved in the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project appear to be advancing following a recent presidential meeting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-cyprus-defence-cooperation-sparks-turkish-backlash-as-un-pushes-for-peace
Turkey condemned the signing of a roadmap this week to enhance U.S.-Cyprus defense cooperation, citing concerns about the impact on peace efforts and regional security....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-invests-€100m-to-end-power-project-deadlock-with-greece
Negotiators see a potential breakthrough to end the deadlock over the Crete-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, following discussions on Tuesday in Nicosia and continued talks via teleconference on Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-praised-for-stronger-sanctions-enforcement-by-us
US sanctions imposed on entities and individuals in Cyprus are not targeting the country, but “oligarchs and arms traders” enabling “the Kremlin war machine” to continue the war in Ukraine......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-and-russia-set-for-new-naval-exercises-in-sea-of-japan
China’s Defense Ministry announced on Monday the start of joint naval and air exercises with Russia, dubbed “Northern United-2024,” scheduled for this month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-cyprus-new-eu-minimum-wage-directive-means-for-workers-and-employers
Cyprus is set to implement the European Union’s directive on adequate minimum wages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-promises-continued-efforts-for-cyprus-peace-as-uae-summit-approaches
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday to discuss the Cyprus issue......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/harris-attacks-trump-s-record-and-leadership-style
In their second presidential debate, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris clashed at The National Constitution Center on Tuesday night. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-trade
Cyprus’ trade deficit dropped by 17% in the first seven months of 2024, falling to €4.31 billion compared to €5.19 billion during the same period last year, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-too-dependent-on-us-for-defense-gear-report-finds
The European Union is buying too much of its defense equipment from the United States and not investing enough in its own military projects, a new report by former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi warned Monday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-visits-uae-for-talks-on-cyprus-economy
The Cyprus issue, the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and bilateral relations will be among the topics that President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides will discuss with the President of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-bank-officials-to-present-aml-progress-in-u-s
Top officials from four major Cypriot banks are headed to the U.S. on Sept. 16 to present updates on their progress in anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, sanctions enforcement, and foreign account management. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-tries-to-help-trump-beat-harris-in-u-s-election-2024
Russia is intensifying its efforts to interfere in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, aiming to help Donald Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris, according to U.S. intelligence officials. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-s-a-cypriot-shipwreck
When the gold passport scandal began to emerge in the autumn of 2019, it quickly became clear that the naturalization of individuals like Joe Law was only the tip of the iceberg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-price-of-green-how-the-poor-subsidize-the-rich-s-environmental-perks
''Fortunately, crumbs are falling from the tables of the rich, so we don't starve to death,'' lamented a long-suffering, honest, and somewhat ''naive'' man....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/slovak-ambassador-stresses-key-role-in-cyprus-peace
Slovak Ambassador Martin Bezák highlighted Slovakia's significant role in promoting peace and security in Cyprus during an event celebrating the Constitution Day of the Slovak Republic. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/euro-turkey-relations-the-cyprus-problem-and-an-intangible-connection
On Thursday morning, High Representative Josep Borrell nearly overlooked mentioning the lunch discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan about Euro-Turkish relations at the informal EU foreign ministers' meeting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marios-demtriades-truth-and-justice-always-prevail
A lawsuit related to naturalizations under the Cyprus Investment Programme was filed on Friday at the Nicosia District Court, with former Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Marios Demetriades, among the defendants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-turkey-denounce-netflix-series-famagusta
The Turkish Cypriot leadership and Turkey's Foreign Ministry have condemned Netflix's decision to stream the series "Famagusta," accusing it of distorting historical facts about the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-illusion-of-prosperity-as-unemployment-numbers-mask-realities
In its analysis, the Central Bank of Cyprus notes that in the first quarter of 2024, unemployment fell to 6%, the lowest level since 2009....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-problem-delays-eu-summit-amid-euro-turkish-disputes
At Thursday's informal EU foreign ministers' meeting, High Representative Josep Borrell initially focused on Ukraine and the Middle East, almost overlooking the Euro-Turkish relations discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Journalists had to remind him to address this topic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-s-fidan-pushes-equal-sovereignty-for-cyprus-at-eu-talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s initial intervention during the informal summit of the Foreign Ministers of the EU in Brussels, on Thursday, was made without reference to the Cyprus problem, according to diplomatic sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/borrell-urges-turkey-to-recognize-eu-s-role-in-cyprus-problem
"It is important for Turkey to understand the role of the European Union with respect to the position of a member state, Cyprus, which has a difficult relationship with Turkey......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-turkish-ministers-meet-ahead-of-un-talks
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will meet with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Thursday, on the sidelines of the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-launches-major-military-operation-in-west-bank-9-dead
Israel initiated a significant military operation early Wednesday targeting multiple areas in the northern occupied West Bank....
