https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-s-hunger-strike-for-palestine-sparks-support-and-controversy
Cypriot’s Hunger Strike for Palestine Sparks Support and Controversy"
...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/may-8th-is-world-red-cross-and-red-crescent-day
May 8th marks a significant day for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, celebrating the dedication of millions of volunteers who selflessly provide aid in times of crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-greenlights-full-gaza-takeover-sparking-fears-of-escalation
Israel’s government has approved a controversial plan to fully capture the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unknown period of time, an aggressive military move that would drastically expand its ongoing operations and likely deepen international concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protest-outside-presidential-palace-against-president-s-visit-to-israel
A protest outside the Presidential Palace on Friday afternoon called for President Nikos Christodoulides to cancel his planned trip to Israel, citing international legal concerns and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/humanitarian-ship-bound-for-gaza-reportedly-hit-by-israeli-drone-strike-in-international-waters-video
A ship owned by a Cypriot company helped extinguish a fire on a vessel carrying humanitarian aid and activists that was reportedly struck by drones in international waters off Malta, a Cypriot rescue official said Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-warns-of-resurgence-in-deadly-diseases
Measles, meningitis, and yellow fever, once largely contained through widespread immunization, are resurging globally due to vaccine misinformation, reduced international aid, and health system strain, the United Nations and partner agencies warned Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-continues-to-transform-donations-into-humanitarian-support
The company has consistently supported the Cyprus Red Cross with multifaceted support that strengthens the bonds of social solidarity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/powerful-earthquake-devastates-myanmar-and-thailand-killing-over-150
A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing at least 152 people and leaving hundreds injured. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-loss-of-life-in-gaza-amid-freezing-conditions
In a devastating consequence of a severe cold snap in Gaza, six Palestinian infants have died from hypothermia, medical officials report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aid-meant-for-gaza-civilians-diverted-to-hamas-according-to-leaked-recordings
In a startling turn of events, newly released recordings from early 2024 reveal that humanitarian aid entering Gaza—intended to help civilians—was instead diverted to Hamas leaders. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-50-tonnes-of-humanitarian-aid-ready-for-gaza-from-limassol-port
Over 50 tonnes of crucial humanitarian aid are now sitting at the port of Limassol, ready to be shipped to the people of Gaza. The aid, sent by the Order of Malta, is slated to head for Ashdod port in Israel, where it will be distributed to those in need....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-recognized-as-a-global-leader-in-childhood-cancer-care
Cyprus is gaining international recognition as a vital hub for humanitarian and medical aid in the fight against childhood cancer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
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/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,...
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.
...
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/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)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-jordan-strengthen-defence-ties
Cyprus and Jordan have strengthened their military partnership with a new Defence Cooperation Agreement, signed during Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas' visit to Amman on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-prime-minister-and-cyprus-president-tackle-key-issues
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Cyprus on Monday was more than just a diplomatic formality — it was a historic moment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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)....
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. ...
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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/opening-doors-to-the-american-dream-u-s-hosts-ncaa-event-for-cypriot-families
When people talk about the growing U.S. presence in Cyprus, the conversation often turns to big-picture topics—defense programs like Cyclops, humanitarian aid for Gaza, or strategic partnerships....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-slams-icc-s-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant
In a strong rebuttal to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Embassy in Cyprus accused the court of undermining its own credibility and legitimacy....
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/comment/opinion/the-cost-of-the-subsidies-is-borne-by-the-state-not-the-citizens
''I am committed to lowering electricity prices,'' Minister of Energy Mr. Papanastasiou told us when he assumed office. Since then, we’ve watched in dismay as electricity prices have steadily risen, with various justifications that no longer convince anyone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-there-is-no-limit-to-what-our-nations-could-achieve-when-we-work-together
Just after 5:40 pm Cyprus time today, President Nikos Christodoulides met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House, marking a notable step in U.S.-Cyprus relations, which both leaders say are now at a ''historic high.''...