https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-threat-to-sinai-monastery-egypt-tells-greece-and-cyprus
Egypt moved to ease tensions Thursday after speculation erupted over a court ruling that some feared could threaten the sacred standing of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, ...
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/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/comment/opinion/fairy-tales-about-benefits-and-other-wild-stories
Certain catchy lies continue to circulate in our public discourse. Lies that, no matter what, simply refuse to die....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-youtuber-sparks-racism-row-at-ledra-checkpoint
A Turkish Cypriot social media figure has ignited a storm online after he was denied entry into the Republic-controlled areas of Cyprus, posting a fiery video accusing crossing point workers of racism and discrimination against Turkish Cypriots....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-students-among-eu-s-highest-in-e-cigarette-and-hookah-use
A recent European-wide survey (ESPAD) has revealed that Cypriot students rank among the highest in Europe for e-cigarette and hookah use, with 4.6% reporting daily use—well above the European average of 3.1%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-and-interpol-hunt-for-source-of-false-terror-tip
Cypriot police, working alongside Interpol, are searching for the source behind a false tip that led to a dramatic anti-terror operation at Larnaca Airport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-to-prioritize-security-on-all-fronts-during-its-eu-presidency
Poland has laid out an ambitious roadmap for its 2025 Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with security taking center stage. Ambassador Marek Szczepanowski presented the priorities on Tuesday at the House of Europe in Nicosia, under the presidency’s guiding motto: “Security, Europe!”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-at-a-political-crossroads-new-faces-big-promises-and-uncertain-futures
The political landscape in Cyprus is shifting, as traditional parties face growing public frustration and new figures step into the spotlight. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-on-leaving-11-dead-and-a-city-in-ashes
As fires ravage Los Angeles for a fifth straight day, the death toll has climbed to at least 11 people, and over 140,000 acres have been scorched, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-volunteerism-commissioner-seeks-judge-s-recusal-but-court-volunteers-to-stay-on-the-case
Former Commissioner for Volunteerism, Yiannakis Yiannaki, who faces eight charges of forgery and circulation of forged documents, appeared before the Nicosia District Court today with a new lawyer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/meta-drops-fact-checking-just-before-trump-takes-office
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that Facebook and Instagram are dropping their fact-checkers. Instead, the platforms will rely on user-driven “community notes,” much like Elon Musk’s approach on X (formerly Twitter). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/finland-s-schools-lead-the-charge-against-fake-news-starting-young
In Finland, teaching children how to spot fake news begins as early as preschool, and by the time students reach middle school, they’re adept at analyzing media with a critical eye. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-conspiracy-surrounding-the-alleged-woke-agenda
"It certainly seems like the world is going a little crazy right now," Donald Trump remarked last week during his visit to France for the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-surprising-rise-of-al-jolani-and-its-implications-for-syria-and-cyprus
No one expected that al-Jolani, a man who began his journey in the Salafi jihadism of al-Qaeda’s Syrian branch, would lead such a counteroffensive from the anti-Assad Sunni opposition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-sues-media-companies-over-critical-stories
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, he has escalated his legal actions against media organizations that have been critical of him. With only two months left before his second term, Trump, a convicted felon, has launched a series of lawsuits against outlets like the New York Times, Penguin Random House, and the Daily Beast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-emotional-appeal-vs-harris-s-missed-connections
Experts, academics, and political analysts in Cyprus have weighed in on the reasons behind Donald Trump’s success in the latest U.S. elections and Kamala Harris's defeat. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-tiktok-to-parliament-cyprus-influencers-set-sights-on-2026-elections
Since Fidia's Panayiotou's election to the European Parliament, with nearly 73,000 votes, political observers in Cyprus have been analyzing the so-called "Fidias phenomenon."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-activates-national-plan-for-potential-evacuations-from-lebanon
Nicosia remains on high alert as it prepares for potential crises stemming from escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, including the possibility of a large-scale conflict involving Hezbollah in Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-ambassador-to-cyprus-denies-abduction-rumors-confirms-he-is-safe
Israel's Ambassador to Cyprus, Oren Anolik, assured the public on Tuesday that he is safe following false rumors circulating on social media about his alleged abduction. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/respect-for-justice-in-action-not-just-words
The Constitutional Court's decision to remove Odysseas Michaelides as Auditor General deserves careful consideration by all involved before making public statements. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-ongoing-efforts-to-undermine-elections-experts-warn
Russia has been actively working to influence democratic elections globally, according to Yulia Smirnova of the Berlin-based Center for Monitoring, Analysis, and Strategy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/i-read-it-on-the-internet
The other day, a colleague at work shared his thoughts with me about the so-called ''woke agenda.'' He argued that it actually serves ''the economic interests of powerful multinationals.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prosecutor-orders-urgent-investigation-into-lake-karla-fish-deaths
Greece's top prosecutor, Georgia Adelini, has ordered an urgent investigation into the large number of dead fish found in Lake Karla, which flows into the Pagasitikos Gulf.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/starlink-s-finances-frozen-in-brazil-after-legal-conflict-with-elon-musk-s-x
Brazil's top judge has ordered a freeze on the finances of Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, preventing the company from conducting financial transactions in the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/boxer-khelif-and-the-social-media-furor-over-the-olympics
The Olympics have concluded, and while there is much to celebrate regarding the achievements of Cypriot athletes, there is also a lingering dissatisfaction with those misled by far-right campaigns that falsely claim to see "woke agendas" everywhere....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/j-k-rowling-elon-musk-named-in-harassment-complaint-by-olympian-khelif
J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk have been named in a criminal complaint filed with French authorities, alleging "aggravated cyber harassment" against Algerian boxer and newly crowned Olympic champion Imane Khelif. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-elon-musk-over-content-rules-ahead-of-trump-interview
The European Union has sent a warning to Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X, reminding him about the rules for handling harmful content. This warning comes just before Musk’s big interview with former President Donald Trump....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-olympics-and-the-battle-against-fake-news
In an article in this Sunday's Kathimerini, Brussels correspondent George Kakouris writes about how the 2024 Olympics were not only a showcase of athletic prowess but also a battleground for misinformation, with numerous false narratives circulating, particularly from Russian-language websites....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/violent-anti-immigration-protests-shake-northern-england
Anti-immigration protests erupted into violence across northern England on Sunday, marking a significant challenge for new Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Demonstrations, triggered by the recent murder of three girls in Southport, turned destructive as protesters vandalized property and clashed with police....
