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1. Chaos erupts at Blinken's final press conference over Gaza ceasefire deal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference turned chaotic on Thursday when security forcibly removed two individuals who disrupted the event, accusing the U.S. government of complicity in the ongoing violence in Gaza. ...

2. 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....

3. Israel reaches hostage deal amid coalition threats

In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed early this morning that an agreement has been reached to secure the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip....

4. ECHR tells Cyprus, ''Pay up for buffer zone property used by UN''

In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Cyprus to compensate a British national for the use of her house in the buffer zone by UN peacekeeping forces without paying rent....

5. McDonald’s cuts LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts, but claims it still ‘cares’ about diversity

McDonald’s, one of the world’s most recognizable brands, is recalibrating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in response to recent societal and legal changes....

6. Powerful earthquake hits Tibet, leaving 53 dead (video)

A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit a remote area of Tibet early on Tuesday morning, killing at least 53 people and injuring 62 others. The earthquake, which struck at 9:05 a.m. local time,...

7. Cyprus and U.S. team up in €14.7M plan to upgrade air and naval bases

Cyprus is gearing up for significant upgrades to its key military bases, with U.S. specialists set to visit in January to provide recommendations for the enhancement of the Andreas Papandreou air base in Paphos....

8. ‘Murder hornet’ successfully eradicated from U.S.

The invasive northern giant hornet, often referred to as the "murder hornet," has been declared eradicated from the United States after an intensive, multi-year effort....

9. CMP identifies remains of eleven missing individuals in 2024

Significant progress has been made by the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus this year, with the identification of remains belonging to eleven individuals....

10. Forensic pathologist challenges ruling in soldier's suspicious death

Forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos has expressed strong criticism of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the third investigative conclusion in the death of National Guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou. ...

11. 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....

12. Over 9,400 deportations and repatriations in 2024

As of December 13, authorities in Cyprus have deported or repatriated a total of 9,420 individuals to their countries of origin, according to a recent statement from the Cyprus Police. ...

13. Once again this Christmas, Lidl Cyprus supports the valuable work of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society

14. ''No Last Chances'' — The UK’s view on Cyprus, NATO, and post-Brexit hurdles

In an interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou , British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the more pressing and controversial issues shaping relations between the UK and Cyprus....

15. Stelios Foundation donates equipment to aid CMP efforts

The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, spearheaded by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has made a significant contribution to the humanitarian mission of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)....

16. Biden grants clemency to 1,500 individuals and pardons 39

President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoning 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes, marking one of the largest single-day uses of presidential clemency in modern history....

17. Successful PhD Symposium Showcases Groundbreaking Research at the UNIC’s Media and Communications PhD Programme

The annual PhD Symposium hosted by the University of Nicosia Department of Communications on Thursday, December 7th, proved to be a resounding success, drawing a diverse audience of academics, alumni, current students, and professionals....

18. Tragic death of a 7-year-old sparks outrage

A tragic incident has sparked widespread anger and calls for accountability after a 7-year-old child from Paphos died following a series of alleged mishandlings by the island's public healthcare system....

19. The word of the decade is...'Brain Rot'

"Brain rot" was named the word of the year, but I believe it could rightfully be described as the word of the entire decade....

20. UK’s Keir Starmer heads to Cyprus , first visit of its kind in over 50 years

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Nicosia on Tuesday, December 10, marking an important step in strengthening ties between the United Kingdom and Cyprus. ...

21. Commission approves €2.6 million agreement with UNDP to advance CMP efforts

The European Commission has entered into a €2.6 million partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance the efforts of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)....

22. Commission's migration challenge: Syria and political hurdles complicate new EU legislation

According to an article by Pavlos Xanthoulis, the European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, prepares to unveil a new migration and refugee framework in February 2025, significant challenges loom, from escalating conflict in Syria to contentious legal and political disputes within the EU. ...

23. The Greek Orthodox priest at the center of ''anti-woke'' education

The ideological conflict in the US has shifted from a traditional left-versus-right divide to a new dichotomy: “woke” versus “anti-woke.”...

24. Cyprus and Greece forge closer ties in historic meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides described the second intergovernmental meeting between Cyprus and Greece as a historic milestone. For the first time, 14 Greek Cabinet ministers joined their Cypriot counterparts in Nicosia, reflecting the deepening collaboration between the two nations....

25. 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....

26. 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....

27. 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....

28. Cyprus to tighten rules for migrants who commit crimes

Cyprus is reviewing its rules for handling migrants who have special protection but commit serious crimes, according to a report by Kathimerini's George Kakouris....

29. Greece revamps military for speed, efficiency, and tech

In a sweeping overhaul of its military structure, Greece is set to streamline its armed forces with a bold new ''Force Structure'' plan....

30. Cyprus to ''maximise efforts'' for peace talks resumption, Kombos tells UK politicians

The government of the Republic of Cyprus has “an obligation to maximise the possibility of going back to the negotiating table” on the Cyprus issue, Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos......