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"
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-plot-suspect-nabbed-he-was-staying-in-an-airbnb
Greek police have arrested a 36-year-old man linked to Saturday’s deadly bomb blast outside a bank in Thessaloniki — and it turns out, he was staying in an Airbnb....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-pushes-to-rebrand-the-persian-gulf-to-the-arabian-gulf
President Donald Trump is preparing to stir diplomatic waters during his upcoming trip to the Middle East by pushing for a controversial name change: the U.S. will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-script-different-day-as-tatar-says-no-no-no-to-familiar-roadblocks
The much-anticipated meeting between Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar ended with more disappointment than progress on Monday, as the leaders clashed over long-standing issues, and once again walked away without any meaningful breakthrough....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-republic-of-shrugged-shoulders
''I don’t concern myself with what a 'Turkish' ambassador says,'' former President Nicos Anastasiades quipped, brushing off ex-U.S. Ambassador John Koenig’s reported remark that he considered him “a fraud.”...
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/cyprus-first-to-lend-a-hand-as-israel-battles-devastating-wildfires
As Israel faces what may be the worst wildfire in its history, the Israeli ambassador to Cyprus took to social media with a heartfelt message of thanks:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/if-we-keep-going-like-this-no-one-will-have-a-better-life-in-europe-finnish-minister
Finland’s Interior Minister Marie Radanen didn’t mince words when speaking about Europe’s migration challenges, warning that the current path could lead to a breakdown of the very future so many seek here....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-is-my-friend-says-erdogan-as-he-backs-two-state-solution-for-cyprus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a two-state solution in Cyprus, praised former U.S. President Donald Trump as a close ally, and signaled growing defense and economic cooperation with Italy, during a press briefing on his return flight from Rome....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-turkish-ambassador-of-america-in-cyprus-anastasiades-hits-back-at-ex-u-s-envoy-s-claims
Former President Nicos Anastasiades has hit back at the explosive claims made by former U.S. Ambassador John Koenig, questioning both the timing and motive behind the American diplomat’s scathing comments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-embassy-cyprus-facebook-post-draws-criticism-over-border-security-message
A recent Facebook post by the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus sharing a comment about U.S. border security has drawn widespread criticism from followers, who called the message "tone-deaf" and "shameful" in the Cypriot context....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayor-phedonos-calls-out-reckless-parking-and-he-s-not-holding-back
It’s a scene we’ve all seen before – someone thinking they’re above the rules and parking wherever they feel like it. But this time, the mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, wasn’t about to let it slide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/libertex-and-apollon-wheelchair-basketball-team-teamwork-respect-and-resilience
As part of its ongoing commitment to inclusion, community empowerment, and local sports, Libertex, part of the Libertex Group and one of the leading online brokers, visited the Apollon Wheelchair Basketball Team during a special training session held in the team’s home court....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-brain-drain-to-brain-gain-cyprus-rolls-out-incentives-to-bring-talent-home
The Cypriot government has approved a plan to offer tax breaks to citizens working abroad in a bid to reverse the country’s “brain drain,” a government spokesperson said Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-to-tourists-enough-is-enough
If you’re planning a European getaway in 2025, expect more rules, higher fees, and fewer places to party. From Venice to Santorini, some of Europe’s most iconic destinations are saying “enough is enough” when it comes to mass tourism....
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/new-toyota-platform-launches-for-takata-airbag-replacements
Toyota has launched a new platform to help drivers book appointments to replace defective Takata airbags in vehicles imported from non-EU countries....
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/he-was-one-of-us-cyprus-mourns-pope-francis
From the moment he stepped onto the global stage, Pope Francis stood out, not just as the first Jesuit pope or the first from Latin America, but as a man who truly lived what he preached. ...
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/life/cypriot-roots-african-heart-archbishop-makarios-reflects-on-a-life-of-faith-and-mission
Archbishop Makarios of Nairobi, Exarch of All Eastern Africa, marked his 80th birthday on April 18 with a deeply personal message reflecting on a life devoted to spiritual service, missionary work, and love for Africa, the continent he now calls home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/larnaca-airport-chaos-as-easter-travel-meets-classic-cyprus-preparation
Ah, Easter in Cyprus. A time for candlelight, family meals, and—if you’re flying through Larnaca Airport—plenty of waiting around, confusion, and gritted teeth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aykut-family-launches-billboard-campaign-against-cyprus-president
The Aykut family has taken their fight with the Cypriot government to the streets, literally. Giant billboards with bold accusations against Cyprus and President Nikos Christodoulides have appeared in Hebrew in various locations, painting the island as unsafe for Israelis and demanding justice for 75-year-old Simon Aykut, who has been jailed in Cyprus for nearly a year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/students-stand-by-teachers-in-headscarf-showdown
Students at Bekirpaşa High School made a bold statement on Monday, showing up to class dressed in black T-shirts to support their teachers in an ongoing dispute over a controversial new rule allowing headscarves in schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smoking-rights-go-up-in-flames-as-court-backs-covid-mask-fine
In a recent ruling, the Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a man fined for refusing to wear a protective face mask during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering a firm blow to challenges against public health regulations imposed under emergency powers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lawmakers-say-no-more-slaps-on-the-wrist-for-animal-cruelty-cases
People who abuse animals in Cyprus could soon face much tougher consequences after Parliament passed a new law late Thursday aimed at cracking down on cruelty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-says-eastern-mediterranean-power-cable-project-cannot-proceed
The Turkish Ministry of Defense said Thursday there is no change in its position regarding energy projects in the Eastern Mediterranean that it views as infringing on Turkish rights and interests....
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/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....
