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1. Trump signs order banning transgender women from women's sports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-signs-order-banning-transgender-women-from-women-s-sports

In a controversial move that’s stirring up strong opinions across the country, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to ban transgender women from competing in women’s sports. ...

2. Trump wants US to ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in shocking proposal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-wants-us-to-‘take-over-and-‘own-gaza-in-shocking-proposal

In a stunning policy shift, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a plan for the United States to ''take over'' and ''own'' Gaza, proposing a redevelopment initiative that he claims would turn the war-torn enclave into the ''Riviera of the Middle East.''...

3. ECHR overturns French ruling blaming woman for divorce due to lack of sex

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-overturns-french-ruling-blaming-woman-for-divorce-due-to-lack-of-sex

In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has sided with a French woman who was blamed by French courts for the breakdown of her marriage because she did not engage in sexual relations with her husband....

4. EU launches €5 million scholarship fund for Turkish Cypriots

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-launches-€5-million-scholarship-fund-for-turkish-cypriots

The European Commission's office in Cyprus has announced the launch of the EU Scholarship Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community for the academic year 2025–2026. ...

5. The International Ombudsman Institute: Advocating for fairness and justice across Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-international-ombudsman-institute-advocating-for-fairness-and-justice-across-europe

The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) is a global organization that brings together over 200 Ombudsman offices from more than 100 countries. ...

6. Supreme Court upholds government's right to reclaim Turkish Cypriot property

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-upholds-government-s-right-to-reclaim-turkish-cypriot-property

In a significant ruling on January 9, 2025, the Cyprus Supreme Court upheld the State's actions to recover a Turkish Cypriot residence without the need for an eviction order. ...

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

8. Spanish parliamentary leader visits Pournara Migrant Center

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-parliamentary-leader-visits-pournara-migrant-center

The President of Spain’s Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol Socias, visited the Pournara First Reception Centre in Cyprus on Tuesday, shedding light on the shared challenges of migration faced by both countries. ...

9. Israeli President Herzog visits Cyprus amid regional diplomatic shifts

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. ...

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

11. 2024: A year of change and controversy in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-a-year-of-change-and-controversy-in-cyprus

2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year. ...

12. Jimmy Carter, champion of peace and humanity, dies at 100

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jimmy-carter-champion-of-peace-and-humanity-dies-at-100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a tireless advocate for human rights, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100....

13. Pope Francis calls for Cyprus reunification in Christmas message

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-calls-for-cyprus-reunification-in-christmas-message

Pope Francis' recent Christmas message, which included a call for a solution to the longstanding Cyprus issue, has once again highlighted international attention on the divided island and emphasized the need for renewed peace talks....

14. Cyprus steps up to protect religious minorities in the Middle East

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-to-protect-religious-minorities-in-the-middle-east

In a region undergoing profound structural changes and historic power realignments, the Republic of Cyprus is not just observing the shifting dynamics, but actively seeking a role for itself in shaping the future....

15.  President inaugurates new wing of prisons

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-inaugurates-new-wing-of-prisons

President Nicos Christodoulides inaugurated the new wing of the Closed Prison on Tuesday....

16. Palestinians sue US State Department over Israel military aid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palestinians-sue-us-state-department-over-israel-military-aid

A group of Palestinians in Gaza and their American relatives are suing the U.S. State Department, claiming the agency has created special exceptions that allow Israel to bypass a law restricting military aid over human rights violations. ...

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...

18. Cyprus and EU condemn Turkey’s plans for military action in Syria

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....

19. ELPIS is a lifeline for victims of domestic violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elpis-is-a-lifeline-for-victims-of-domestic-violence

The “ELPIS” application, designed specifically for victims of domestic violence at high risk, will become operational in the coming days....

20. President Christodoulides welcomes new ambassadors

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....

21. Over 9,400 deportations and repatriations in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...

22. Music event in New York commemorates 50 years of occupation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/music-event-in-new-york-commemorates-50-years-of-occupation

"Beautiful and Strange Homeland" was the title of the concert presented by the Choir of the Pan-Cyprian Association of America at the "Terrace on the Park" event center....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

24. End of an era as Assad flees Syria amid government collapse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/end-of-an-era-assad-flees-syria-as-government-collapses

In a dramatic and swift turn of events, the Syrian government has collapsed, marking the end of the Assad family's 50-year rule....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...

26. The International Criminal Court is another casualty of October 7

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-international-criminal-court-is-another-casualty-of-october-7

In 1998, at the time of the adoption of the Statute of the International Criminal Court, the head of Israel's delegation, Judge Eli Nathan, expressed both hope and fear for its future. ...

27. Cyprus to tighten rules for migrants who commit crimes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

28. Iran opens clinic to ''Cure'' women who refuse to wear the hijab

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-opens-clinic-to-cure-women-who-refuse-to-wear-the-hijab

Iran has opened a new clinic aimed at ''treating'' women who resist wearing the hijab, a key symbol of the country’s strict dress code. The center, called the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal, i...

29. Filipino seafarers fight for equal pay in billion-euro shipping industry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/filipino-seafarers-fight-for-equal-pay-in-billion-euro-shipping-industry

In a significant case highlighting wage disparities in the maritime industry, a Filipino seafarer is challenging the unequal pay practices faced by workers from Southeast Asia compared to their European counterparts in the Netherlands....

30. Outrage as Iranian student detained after stripping to protest Hijab law

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outrage-as-iranian-student-detained-after-stripping-to-protest-hijab-law

Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of a university student reportedly detained in Tehran after allegedly protesting Iran’s mandatory hijab laws by stripping to her underwear....

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