https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-officials-in-cyprus-for-final-checks-before-visa-free-travel-greenlight
A team of U.S. State Department and Congressional officials arrived in Cyprus on Monday to carry out the final technical checks required for the country’s entry into the coveted U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). ...
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/court-upholds-denial-of-cypriot-citizenship-to-individual-from-mixed-marriage
The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus has upheld a decision to deny citizenship to a woman born in the Turkish-occupied north of the island, highlighting national security concerns linked to her parentage in a mixed marriage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oroklini-detainees-to-be-repatriated-authorities-say
Three people arrested in connection with disturbances at an apartment complex in Oroklini, in the Larnaca District, will be repatriated immediately, authorities said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/violent-confrontation-in-oroklini-leaves-man-seriously-injured-infant-hospitalized-videos
A violent confrontation erupted on Saturday at an apartment complex in Oroklini, Larnaca, leaving a foreign man seriously injured and a 9-month-old infant hospitalized as a precaution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-decline-in-asylum-appeals-but-spike-from-high-risk-nations
Cyprus recorded a notable 22% decrease in the number of new appeals by asylum seekers in 2024, according to the Legal Service's annual statistical report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-unveils-$5m-‘trump-card-for-citizenship-is-it-right-out-of-the-cyprus-playbook
In classic Trump fashion, the president made headlines yet again—this time mid-air aboard Air Force One—by unveiling a new “Trump Card” aimed at wealthy foreign investors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-crack-down-on-illegal-immigration-in-paphos
Authorities carried out a large-scale operation in Paphos on Wednesday as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal immigration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vishy-anand-meets-young-chess-talents-in-cyprus
Legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, five-time World Champion and FIDE Deputy President, held a simultaneous exhibition game in Nicosia with 19 children and teenagers living in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/should-european-tourists-be-worried-about-taking-a-road-trip-in-the-u-s
For many Europeans, a road trip through the U.S. has long been a bucket-list experience—crossing vast landscapes, exploring iconic cities, and discovering the country’s diverse culture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-accused-of-migrant-pushbacks-amid-deadly-shipwreck
A tragic shipwreck off Cape Greco has reignited the debate over Cyprus’ handling of migration, just as the government claimed to have successfully tackled the issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-men-found-dead-in-limassol-office-building
Two men were found dead in their beds inside an office building in the Episkopi area of Limassol on Wednesday morning, with initial police findings suggesting they succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning from a charcoal fire they lit to keep warm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-of-58-individuals-residing-illegally-in-cyprus
Yesterday, the Police conducted a large-scale operation aimed at identifying third-country nationals residing illegally in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/73-year-old-woman-and-daughter-lead-family-run-sex-trafficking-ring-in-athens
In a dramatic operation earlier this week, Greek police, in collaboration with NGOs OUR RESCUE and A21, dismantled a large sex trafficking ring allegedly run by a 73-year-old woman, known only as ''Marina,''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-visit-us-in-april-to-boost-cyprus-investments
President Nicos Christodoulides’ upcoming official visit to the United States in April is focused on strengthening Cyprus’ ties with the US and attracting investments, part of a broader government strategy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-the-eu-in-migrant-departures
Cyprus is leading the way in the EU when it comes to managing migration, ranking first in the ratio of migrant departures to arrivals for 2024, with a surprising 179%. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-housing-is-in-crisis-as-foreign-buyers-take-over-the-market
As housing becomes an increasingly pressing issue for the majority of Cypriots, Parliament is opening up a debate on the surge in real estate purchases by third-country nationals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-at-the-heart-of-major-criminal-network-bust
Spanish authorities are continuing their investigations into a major international criminal network involved in human trafficking and money laundering that operated across Cyprus and several European countries, according to Cyprus Police Spokesperson Kyriaki Lambrianidou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-seeks-cypriot-administrators
In a significant move to address imbalances in staff representation, the European Parliament has launched a competition aimed specifically at Cypriot nationals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unions-push-back-on-new-foreign-worker-rules
Trade unions are clashing over the proposed framework for regulating the employment of workers from third countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/10-000-migrant-departures-in-2024-asylum-applications-drop-41
Cyprus has seen a significant reduction in asylum applications and migrant arrivals in 2024, according to Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-parliamentary-leader-visits-pournara-migrant-center
The President of Spain’s Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol Socias, visited the Pournara First Reception Centre in Cyprus on Tuesday, shedding light on the shared challenges of migration faced by both countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-eu-shake-up-includes-higher-schengen-visa-fees-stricter-border-checks-and-key-new-citizenship-rules
In 2024, the European Union implemented several significant changes impacting the Schengen Area and EU citizenship rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/devastating-plane-crash-in-south-korea-claims-167-lives
In a devastating aviation accident, a Jeju Air passenger plane burst into flames Sunday after skidding off the runway at Muan Airport in South Korea. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hungarian-women-held-over-€58-5m-property-case
Two women, aged 61 and 53, are facing serious charges tied to the alleged illegal sale of Greek Cypriot properties worth €58.5 million in the occupied areas of Akanthos, Ayios Ambrosios, and Kalograia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-last-chances-—-the-uk-s-view-on-cyprus-nato-and-post-brexit-hurdles
In an interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou , British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the more pressing and controversial issues shaping relations between the UK and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-slow-syrian-asylum-withdrawals-amid-ongoing-instability
The flow of Syrians requesting to withdraw their asylum applications in Cyprus remains low, despite the growing number of inquiries from individuals seeking information about the process. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-refugees-in-cyprus-urge-government-to-facilitate-their-safe-return-to-syria
A group of Syrian refugees in Cyprus, known as ''Syrians in Cyprus,'' has submitted a letter to Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannidis,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-mafia-turf-war-turns-athens-streets-into-a-battleground
A brutal daylight ambush on Monday in the suburb of Glyfada in southern Athens marked the latest chapter in the violent turf war among Turkish organized crime factions operating in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrians-withdrawing-asylum-requests-says-deputy-minister-of-migration
Syrian nationals in Cyprus are beginning to submit applications to withdraw their asylum requests, according to Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nikolas Ioannidis....