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/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-57-in-gaza-palestinian-officials-say
At least 57 people were killed Monday in Israeli military operations across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian officials in the blockaded territory....
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/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/major-fires-in-israel-prompt-request-for-help-from-cyprus-videos
Wildfires have been sweeping through the western parts of Jerusalem, rekindling concerns in areas affected by similar fires last week. ...
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/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/life/ai-time-machine-recreates-1970s-famagusta-in-stunning-detail
Ever wish you could travel back in time? Thanks to artificial intelligence, you just might get close....
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/cyprus-to-launch-post-easter-recruitment-drive-for-700-national-guard-soldiers
The Council of Ministers has approved the Ministry of Defence’s proposal to recruit 700 contract soldiers for the National Guard....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-day-another-corruption-storm-as-president-slams-auditor-s-claims
Once again, Cyprus finds itself in the shadow of controversy, with fresh corruption claims raising eyebrows across the political spectrum. This time, the storm centers around an events venue in Nicosia — and whether the President himself had anything to do with how it got its license....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weapons-drugs-and-fireworks-found-in-in-open-field-in-limassol
An investigation is underway in Limassol following the discovery of a military rifle, drugs, and fireworks in an open area, according to a statement from the Cyprus Police....
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/news/israeli-army-leads-civilian-tours-inside-occupied-syrian-land
In a move sparking international attention, and concern, Israel’s army is leading guided tours for civilians deep into occupied Syrian land, turning former conflict zones into hiking destinations....
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-proves-its-role-as-crisis-hub-in-major-multinational-drill
Cyprus has once again positioned itself as a regional pillar of stability, completing a large-scale multinational humanitarian drill aimed at handling crises in the volatile Middle East region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-meps-talk-turkish-occupation-but-eu-colleagues-barely-listen
When five Members of the European Parliament, four from Cyprus and one from Greece, stood up to speak about the ongoing Turkish occupation of northern Cyprus, they were met not with attention, but with apathy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-guard-chief-reports-45-drop-in-accidents-in-2024
The National Guard recorded a 45% decrease in accidents in 2024 compared to the previous year, marking the lowest number of incidents on record, Chief of the National Guard Georgios Tsitsikostas announced Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-sub-hunting-to-rescue-ops-regional-forces-train-side-by-side-in-noble-dina-–-2025-exercise
Naval and air forces from Cyprus, France, Greece, the United States, Italy and Israel participated in the multinational aeronautical exercise “NOBLE DINA – 2025”....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/signs-claiming-british-genocide-base-appear-near-akrotiri-investigation-underway
Strange signs reading ''British Genocide Base'' in both English and Greek appeared on roads leading to the Akrotiri British Bases in Cyprus earlier this week, catching the attention of passersby and sparking heated discussion online. ...
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/comment/opinion/the-great-souvla-debate-and-other-political-absurdities
A representative of the hunters boldly declared that they had, under no circumstances, agreed with the police on a brief road closure. Naturally, he wondered: ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-seeks-explanation-from-greece-over-chants-during-parade
Turkey has formally requested an explanation from Greece on March 25 regarding chants made by some Greek military personnel during a military parade in Athens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-cadet-breaks-new-ground-at-west-point
In a historic first, 22-year-old Anna Nikodimou from Larnaca has become the first Cypriot to attend the prestigious Foreign Academy Exchange Program at West Point Military Academy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/double-cabins-photovoltaic-cuts-and-a-never-ending-trial-cyprus-comedy-of-errors
We’ve had comical escapes, photovoltaic cutoffs, electricity from the occupied areas, a paramilitary group that refuses to acknowledge the state, and poor Giannakis managing to postpone his trial 18 times (yes, eighteen). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/loathing-european-free-loading-leaked-chat-exposes-u-s-contempt-for-allies
A leaked group chat involving some of the most senior figures in the Trump administration has revealed deep-seated resentment toward European allies, exposing frustrations over defense spending and security cooperation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-honors-greek-independence-day-with-pride-and-purpose
With a strong sense of national pride, Cyprus celebrated the anniversary of Greece’s War of Independence on Tuesday with a grand student parade in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-powers-plan-for-gradual-defense-shift-amid-u-s-reduction
The UK, France, Germany, and Scandinavian nations are in talks about a long-term strategy to take on greater defense responsibilities in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-fighter-jets-violate-cyprus-airspace—again
As diplomatic efforts to revive Cyprus reunification talks were unfolding in Geneva, Turkish fighter jets once again violated the Republic of Cyprus’ airspace, underscoring Ankara’s continued provocations....
