https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-domino-falls-in-epstein-saga-as-norway-investigates-former-pm
Another high-profile name has been pulled into the long, messy shadow of Jeffrey Epstein, and it’s unlikely to be the last....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/selling-cyprus-for-a-single-crossing-point
“So, if you can’t even open a crossing point, how exactly do you expect to convince anyone that you genuinely want a solution to the Cyprus problem? Where will you find the courage tomorrow to agree to political equality and effective participation? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/corbyn-cyprus-base-used-to-transit-weapons-to-israel
Cyprus is increasingly involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict, with the British base at Akrotiri reportedly serving as a transit point for weapons deliveries to Israel, according to Jeremy Corbyn, former UK Labour leader and co-founder of Your Party....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/corbyn-claims-akrotiri-base-used-as-transit-hub-for-arms-deliveries-to-israel
Cyprus is being drawn deeper into the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, according to British MP Jeremy Corbyn, who claims that the UK’s Sovereign Base Area at Akrotiri is being used as a stopover point for transferring weapons to Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/no-cypriots-on-the-epstein-list-cue-the-great-distraction
Let’s start with the good news. So far, no Cypriot—politician or otherwise—has shown up on Epstein’s list. Fingers crossed. Of course, we’re still waiting for Annita Alexiou’s next post, just to be absolutely sure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-dc-kombos-pushes-security-eu-and-regional-ties
Cyprus is strengthening its ties with the United States, with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos spending Tuesday in Washington meeting senior US lawmakers and taking part in policy discussions focused on regional stability and Cyprus’ role in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-of-appeal-upholds-jail-sentence-for-police-officer-convicted-of-indecent-assault
The Court of Appeal has upheld a prison sentence imposed on a police officer convicted of indecent assault against a female colleague, rejecting appeals filed by both the defendant and the Attorney General. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-customs-crack-down-on-fake-condoms-24-000-confiscated
Customs officers have pulled the plug on thousands of counterfeit condoms in Famagusta, seizing more than 24,000 knockoffs from a warehouse and a local store....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-at-risk-of-running-out-of-funds-as-member-dues-go-unpaid
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning to member states that the world body is approaching a severe cash crisis that could threaten its ability to operate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-targets-iran-s-ruling-elite-with-travel-ban
The United States has moved to shut its doors to senior Iranian officials and their families, signaling a tougher stance against Tehran’s leadership as protests and human rights concerns continue to simmer inside Iran....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-is-about-to-look-very-different
Larnaca is gearing up for a busy and expensive year ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/india-marks-its-77th-republic-day-with-a-celebration-in-nicosia
Monday night at the newly refurbished Landmark Hotel, India’s 77th Republic Day came alive in Cyprus with a mix of diplomacy, culture, and a little bit of sparkle. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-talks-stuck-in-neutral-after-un-envoy-s-visit
The visit to Cyprus by UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ personal envoy, María Ángela Holguín, has ended without a key result: no date was announced for an international conference on the Cyprus issue, despite hopes it could be convened in February....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fireworks-crackdown-weddings-venues-and-organizers-now-on-the-hook
Fireworks in Cyprus just got a lot more complicated and a lot more risky for anyone involved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-mercy-on-appeal-for-convicted-child-abuser
Cyprus' Supreme Court has firmly rejected the appeal of a man convicted of multiple serious sexual offenses against a minor, sending a clear message that the prison sentences imposed were not only tough but fully deserved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/soldiers-get-guaranteed-insurance-cover-parliament-calls-it-the-bare-minimum
Parliament unanimously approved a long-overdue measure on Thursday to guarantee insurance coverage for members of the Army of the Republic who are injured or killed while carrying out dangerous duties, a move MPs described as the absolute minimum owed to those defending the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotels-running-without-full-permits-get-lifeline-but-the-clock-is-ticking
Parliament has thrown a temporary lifeline to dozens of hotels and tourist accommodations that are technically operating without a proper license, approving a law that allows them to keep their doors open, under strict conditions, while they try to get their paperwork in order....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-revolt-outside-parliament-you-cut-our-hours-you-cut-our-lives
Police officers took their fight from the streets to Parliament on Wednesday, protesting what they call a unilateral and deeply unfair decision by the Chief of Police to change their working hours without consultation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-strengthens-its-long-standing-social-contribution-a-new-film-highlights-its-support-initiatives-in-health-children-and-vulnerable-groups
Lidl Cyprus has long invested in initiatives with a significant social impact, supporting healthcare structures, children and vulnerable groups, with the aim of creating real value for society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/just-an-image…-right
An AI-generated image posted by Donald Trump showing him planting the American flag in Greenland, complete with a sign declaring the island “U.S. territory from 2026,” has once again thrown the Arctic island into the global spotlight and rattled nerves across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/customs-seize-210-cartons-at-larnaca-airport
Three passengers heading for the UK got an unexpected boarding delay on Monday after customs officers at Larnaca Airport opened their luggage and found it packed with cigarettes, not clothes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-ambassador-hosts-closing-dinner-for-visiting-delegation
A visiting delegation from the German Parliament’s Committee on EU Affairs wrapped up its stay in Cyprus on Thursday night with a dinner hosted by German Ambassador Hans-Peter Jugel and his wife, Michaela Jugel, at their residence in Nicosia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-pushing-for-greenland-because-norway-denied-him-nobel-peace-prize
In a surprising twist, U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested his aggressive push for Greenland is tied, at least in part, to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europol-in-cyprus-to-boost-fight-against-organized-crime
A delegation from Europol is in Cyprus this week, marking a key step in the police force’s push to modernize how it tackles serious and organized crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-pushes-for-greenland-as-danes-revive-bid-to-buy-california
The saga over Greenland just got louder and a lot stranger. US President Donald Trump is once again pushing hard for the United States to take control of Greenland, this time accusing Denmark of sitting on its hands for decades while Russia’s presence in the Arctic grows....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phone-scam-in-athens-used-equipment-hidden-in-car-trunk
A sophisticated phone scam that netted hundreds of euros from unsuspecting victims in Athens is a reminder that anyone, anywhere, could fall prey to cyber trickery, Cyprus included. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nicosia-celebrates-the-reopening-of-famagusta-gate-after-seven-years
After nearly seven years of construction and setbacks, Nicosia’s historic Famagusta Gate has finally reopened, marking a major milestone for the capital’s cultural scene....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-young-people-in-cyprus-are-stepping-back-from-climate-decision-making
New research from a European project has found that many young people are staying out of discussions on climate change and the green transition because they feel ignored by political systems and decision-makers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-declares-himself-‘acting-president-of-venezuela-online
President Donald Trump is once again stirring controversy after posting an image on social media that labels him the ''acting president of Venezuela,'' a move critics say crosses from political showmanship into dangerous territory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-lady-quits-social-support-role-citing-‘relentless-online-attacks-on-her-family
Cyprus’ First Lady, Philippa Karsera, has resigned from the Independent Social Support Agency, saying she and her children were targeted by a wave of online attacks, fake news and defamatory claims that left her no choice but to step aside....
