https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-israel-reach-agreement-on-imec-electrical-interconnection-and-natural-gas-development
A key agreement between Cyprus and Israel for an electrical interconnection under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor project is expected to be finalized later this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-rise-as-erdogan-pushes-islamist-agenda-in-occupied-north
Mounting tensions in the Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus boiled over this weekend as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a stark warning to Turkish Cypriots protesting against what they see as an attempt to alter the region’s secular identity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-tell-erdogan-no-to-political-islam
Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots marched through occupied Nicosia on Friday to protest what they call Ankara’s imposition of political Islam and interference in their secular way of life, ahead of an expected visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teknofest-lands-in-turkish-occupied-north
Aviation, drones, and digital dreams took over the old Ercan Airport in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus on Wednesday as TEKNOFEST, a major technology and aviation festival organized by Turkey, officially opened its doors for the first time on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-woo-cypriot-talent-abroad-at-london-‘brain-gain-event
President Nikos Christodoulides is inviting Cypriots living in the UK to a special event in London on Wednesday, May 21, as part of the government’s "Brain Gain" initiative....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-adoption-could-boost-global-gdp-by-an-additional-15-percentage-points-by-2035-as-global-economy-is-reshaped-pwc-research
New research published today by PwC reveals that AI has the potential to boost global economic output by up to 15 percentage points over the next decade. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-unions-to-hold-bi-communal-may-day-rally-in-nicosia-buffer-zone
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot unions will mark May Day with a joint rally Thursday in the United Nations-controlled buffer zone in Nicosia, calling for peace, workers’ rights and renewed efforts toward reunification....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/george-demosthenous-maria-panayiotou-michalis-persianis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
This year’s sustainable development conference puts the spotlight on strengthening Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition. The primary goal is to position the country as a model of environmental responsibility and sustainable growth, making a meaningful contribution toward a greener, more resilient future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abbas-names-hussein-al-sheikh-as-deputy
On Saturday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas officially named his trusted ally, Hussein al-Sheikh, as his deputy, setting him up as the most likely successor. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kostas-kadis-byron-ioannou-antonia-theodosiou-to-speak-at-the-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, taking place on 19 May 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, will focus on strengthening Cyprus' commitment to the Green Transition and sustainable development....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/pope-francis-final-gift-a-moment-of-hope-in-a-divided-world
It was the picture that made the whole world stop and stare. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, two leaders worlds apart, face-to-face inside St. Peter’s Basilica,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-walks-a-diplomatic-tightrope-with-high-stakes-visit-to-israel
President Nikos Christodoulides’ upcoming visit to Israel on May 4 comes at a critical time for the Eastern Mediterranean, with energy disputes, shifting alliances, and ongoing conflicts shaping the region’s future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-leaders-and-refugees-gather-in-rome-for-pope-francis-funeral
Dignitaries, royalty, and marginalized communities will fill St. Peter’s Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the socially conscious pontiff who led the Catholic Church for more than a decade and died Monday at age 88 following a stroke and heart failure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-in-belgrade-for-key-talks-with-serbian-counterpart
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is currently in Belgrade, where he’s meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss several important issues. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/giorgos-papanastasiou-fanos-karantonis-michalis-sophocleous-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
The 2025 Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will take place on May 19, 2025, at the Hilton Nicosia, bringing together key leaders, policy makers, and industry experts in support of Cyprus' bold national vision for a greener future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deloitte-announces-technology-fast-50-middle-east-and-cyprus-fourth-edition-rankings
Deloitte Middle East has released the results of the fourth edition of the Middle East Technology Fast 50, recognising the fastest-growing technology companies across Cyprus and the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-steps-in-over-headscarf-row-in-the-occupied-areas
An intriguing, if modest, scenario is unfolding around efforts to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks, as the second meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is set for 5 May, their first since Geneva....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-to-visit-occupied-cyprus-amid-headscarf-backlash
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he’ll soon visit the occupied north of Cyprus, following a wave of backlash over reported restrictions on the headscarf in the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which only Turkey recognizes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/media-ethics-committee-issues-warning-to-turkish-news-agency-for-mistranslation-of-‘invaders-to-‘turks
Turkish Cypriot opposition leader Tufan Erhurman on Sunday condemned Archbishop Georgios’ Easter message as “provocative” and “divisive,” accusing the Church of Cyprus of overstepping its bounds and complicating efforts toward reunification....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-silence-on-pope-francis-death-raises-eyebrows
As condolence messages for Pope Francis poured in from world leaders, many noticed something missing, almost complete silence from Israel’s top officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-funeral-set-for-saturday-trump-to-attend-tributes-pour-in
The funeral of Pope Francis is expected to be held this Saturday, according to the latest information from Vatican sources. Among the world leaders set to attend the ceremony is U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed his presence in a post on Truth Social....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-makes-its-move-in-the-age-of-ai
Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eko-cyprus-announces-the-launch-of-a-scholarship-program
EKO Cyprus, is pleased to announce the launch of a Scholarship Program aimed at supporting the academic and professional development of talented individuals in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-kind-of-education-do-we-really-want
Two separate incidents last week reignited an uncomfortable but necessary question: What kind of education do we really want? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buffer-zone-tensions-and-crossing-point-deadlocks-test-peace-process
The period following the informal five-party summit in Geneva and the subsequent meeting of the two Cypriot leaders on the island is shaping up to be a diplomatically crucial time. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/system-failure-or-failure-of-its-operators
The recent, catastrophic failure of the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Social Welfare Services to provide necessary protection to five children is yet another example of a systemic issue, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-means-business-christodoulides-wraps-up-high-stakes-u-s-investment-tour
Cyprus Means Business: Christodoulides Wraps Up High-Stakes U.S. Investment Tour
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawyer-files-complaint-over-alleged-police-abuse-of-minor
A Larnaca-based attorney has filed a complaint over what he described as the “unlawful arrest and inhumane treatment” of a minor by members of the Larnaca Police Department....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/they-re-kissing-my-ass-trump-boasts-about-trade-talks-video
In true Donald Trump fashion, the former U.S. President lit a firestorm overnight, not with policy, but with his words....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-hands-off-thousands-march-in-occupied-areas-against-headscarf-rule-video
A surge of anger and resistance swept through occupied Nicosia this week as thousands of Turkish Cypriots took to the streets, pushing back against a controversial new regulation that makes the wearing of headscarves compulsory in schools....
