https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foundational-principles-of-sustainable-development-in-natura-2000-regions
Dimitris K. Melissas is a Lawyer and Professor of Public Law at the School of Civil Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens, specializing in Urban Planning Law, Spatial Planning Law and Environmental Law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-approves-over-$1-billion-in-arms-for-israel
The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it would send more than $1 billion in additional arms and ammunition to Israel......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sends-sharp-letter-over-eurovision-flag-ban
The Eurovision song contest continued to spawn unprecedented controversy, days after the winner was crowned, with the 27-nation European Union lambasting organizers for their ''incoherence'' in banning its flag from the concert hall during the final....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-president-s-visits-to-serbia-and-hungary-yield-new-economic-deals
When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hungary last week, he arrived to one of the few places in the European Union where his country is considered......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attorney-general-pressured-to-reopen-case-on-thanasis-strangulation
Criminal investigator Savvas Matsas explained on the broadcast Diaspora News the key individuals involved, the difficulties arising from the time delay, and the obstacles faced so far in the case of the death of 26-year-old National Guard member Thanasis Nikolaou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-slams-israel-s-gaza-tactics
In a significant departure from previous stances, Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Israel's tactics in the Gaza conflict, deeming them ineffective in neutralizing Hamas militants while resulting in significant civilian casualties...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hadjimanoli-we-hope-to-expand-into-the-asian-market
Marina Hadjimanoli stepped into her role as Deputy Minister of Shipping amidst a period of upheaval, with the shipping sector grappling with various challenges including geopolitical conflicts and safeguarding supply chains against potential terrorist threats targeting merchant vessels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyfield-in-the-spotlight-as-trouble-brews-over-nicosia-s-mega-projects
A storm is brewing over a major project in Nicosia, as delays and ballooning costs spark concerns about fairness and oversight in public contracts, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-urges-eu-action-for-final-settlement-of-cyprus-problem
The Cyprus problem is a European issue par excellence and the European Union has every interest, but also obligation, to actively contribute through a leading role for its final settlement, using, utilizing all the politico-economic means and tools at its disposal in the context of EU-Turkey relations, President Nikos Christodoulides said in an address at an event on Thursday evening to mark Cyprus' 20th anniversary of accession....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/solar-storm-threatens-earth-s-power-and-internet
A rare warning has been issued over a solar storm that could affect Earth’s power supplies and knock out the internet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pro-palestinian-protesters-flood-malmo-streets-over-israel-s-eurovision-presence
Not everyone in Malmo was welcoming the Eurovision Song Contest to town....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-s-leader-targets-hungary-serbia-for-investments
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend most of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries in the continent’s eastern half, a region that Beijing has used as a foothold for its expanding economic ambitions in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-forces-seize-control-of-rafah-crossing-threatening-aid-to-gaza
Israeli forces have taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, a vital entry point for aid to Gaza on the Egyptian border, according to Israel's military on Tuesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-predict-few-coal-plants-to-survive-stricter-us-regulations
New climate rules imposed by Joe Biden’s administration requiring huge cuts in carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants will accelerate the decline of an industry that until recently provided most of America’s power, experts say, potentially even dealing a death blow to coal in the US....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/twenty-years-on
The rejection of the Annan Plan transcends mere historical significance; especially this year, it coincides with an anniversary nested within another....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-declares-europe-is-mortal-calls-for-unity
The 27-country bloc needs to urgently rethink its defence and economic models to not fall behind its rivals, the French leader said.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-early-wildfire-scare-amid-resource-shortage
According to Kathimerini reporter Ioanna Kyriakou, this April has brought a sense of deja vu to Cyprus, reminiscent of June and early summer. A massive fire erupted on Wednesday morning in the Parekklisia state forest in Limassol district,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-s-role-in-the-euro-turkish-equation
On a communicative level, as is customary, Nicosia may project a triumphant image regarding the interconnection between Cyprus and Euro-Turkish relations. However, both the final phrasing of the conclusions and Cyprus's initial aspirations argue in the opposite direction.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-stands-against-early-fees-for-great-sea-interconnector
Cypriot electricity consumers should not be burdened with a surcharge before the operation of the electricity interconnector linking Greece and Cyprus and the consequent reduction of electricity costs, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou said on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-ring-road-faces-setbacks-delays-and-budget-overruns
The Nicosia Ring Road project, a cornerstone of infrastructure development in Cyprus, has encountered significant setbacks, including delays and budget overruns, casting a shadow over its completion prospects and anticipated benefits, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras in Kathimerini's Sunday edition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-population-in-cyprus-now-at-around-30-000
Approximately 30,000 Syrians currently reside in the Republic of Cyprus, either under subsidiary protection status or illegally, according to data from the Ministry of Interior. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tehran-avoids-escalating-conflict-with-israel
Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/famagusta-s-tourism-success-development-struggles
Famagusta Province in Cyprus boasts the highest tourism revenue contribution nationwide, but falls short in infrastructure development and enhancement projects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-russians-held-for-alleged-spy-activities-in-germany
Two Russian nationals have been arrested in southern Germany suspected of plotting sabotage attacks on US military facilities, German prosecutors announced on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-alert-as-500-migrants-intercepted
Authorities in Cyprus are keeping a close eye on the situation after intercepting five boats carrying about 500 migrants from Lebanon. To tackle the influx, Cypriot patrols have been stepped up in the waters bordering Lebanon. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-passes-law-on-gender-transition-at-16
Sweden's parliament has passed a law lowering the age at which people can change their legal gender from 18 to 16, and making the process easier....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-probes-crew-s-awareness-in-baltimore-bridge-collapse-inquiry
The FBI has launched a criminal inquiry into the devastating collapse of a Baltimore bridge, which claimed the lives of six construction workers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commissioner-stella-kyriakides-honored-for-health-advocacy
In an event honoring European Union Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides, the Nicosia-Kerynia Lions Club gathered to recognize her significant contributions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-revokes-asylum-apps-of-syrians-travelling-via-occupied-areas
Following a meeting of the National Security Council at the Presidential Palace, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced the immediate revocation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-strikes-israel-with-100-drones-and-missiles
Iran fired multiple drones and cruise missiles towards Israel, heightening concerns of a broader conflict in the region. The Israeli military disclosed the attack, emphasizing that it would take several hours for the weapons to reach their targets.
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