https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-peacekeepers-defuse-buffer-zone-incident-in-avlona
UN peacekeepers in Cyprus stepped in to defuse a situation in the Avlona area on Tuesday, following activity inside the buffer zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kathimerini-exclusive-ursula-von-der-leyen-on-europe-s-challenges-energy-strategy-and-the-cyprus-issue
Outlining the main challenges facing the European Union during a period of rising geopolitical uncertainty and energy pressure, the President of the European Commission says the answer lies in unity, faster progress on the energy transition, and a stronger international role....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-ever-cypriot-accepted-to-u-s-naval-academy
A Cypriot applicant has been admitted to the United States Naval Academy for the first time, according to President Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-becomes-go-to-retirement-spot-for-brits-and-americans
Cyprus is emerging as one of the world’s most attractive places to retire, as rising living costs in major economies push more people to look abroad for a more affordable life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/celebrations-and-shelling-mark-start-of-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire
A temporary halt in fighting between Israel and Lebanon has begun, marking a 10-day pause in hostilities that has resulted in both optimism and concern on the ground....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/armored-vehicles-withdrawn-as-calm-returns-to-pergamos-buffer-zone
A sense of calm has returned to the buffer zone in Pergamos on Thursday, following heightened tensions in the area a day earlier. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-cases-rise-to-75-as-vaccination-efforts-expand
Veterinary authorities have identified five new cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus, adding to the growing number of affected livestock units. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-excludes-cyprus-from-un-climate-briefing
The European Union has voiced strong criticism following a decision by Turkey to exclude the Republic of Cyprus from a recent United Nations briefing tied to climate discussions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-escalate-in-pyla-buffer-zone-while-un-steps-up-monitoring
Tensions have resurfaced in the buffer zone surrounding the mixed village of Pyla, with developments on the nearby plateau drawing the attention of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), local authorities, and international observers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-progress-hinges-on-peace-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-says-jeffrey-sachs
Professor Jeffrey Sachs emphasized that meaningful climate action in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East depends heavily on achieving political stability and cooperation across the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/political-storm-intensifies-with-europol-probe-and-claims-of-cover-up-at-center-of-drousiotis-case
A growing political and institutional crisis in Cyprus has intensified following serious allegations by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, with authorities moving swiftly to submit evidence for independent forensic examination while public exchanges between government officials and the journalist deepen divisions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-appoints-bangladeshi-general-as-new-peacekeeping-force-commander-in-cyprus
António Guterres has selected Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam of Bangladesh to take on the role of Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mass-civilian-casualties-in-lebanon-as-air-strikes-hit-urban-areas
Israeli air raids struck multiple parts of Lebanon in a sudden escalation that has had severe consequences for civilians, killing at least 254 people and injuring more than 1,100, according to emergency services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-signals-new-economic-support-measures-while-reinforcing-defence-capabilities
President Nikos Christodoulides has indicated that the government is prepared to introduce additional measures to protect households from the economic effects of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, while also reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the country’s defence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-increases-security-presence-in-nicosia-buffer-zone-after-violent-incident
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has stepped up its presence in a section of the buffer zone in Nicosia following a disturbance involving thrown stones and firecrackers earlier this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-cyprus-became-one-of-europe-s-hiv-success-stories
Cyprus may be small, but when it comes to tackling HIV, the island is quietly leading the way in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/probe-launched-after-objects-thrown-across-nicosia-line
Authorities are investigating reports that stones and firecrackers were thrown from the government-controlled side of Nicosia toward the occupied areas during April 1 commemorations, an incident officials warn could risk raising tensions along the island’s sensitive divide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-labour-costs-rise-to-€21-7-an-hour-in-2025-eu-data-shows
New figures released by Eurostat show that Cyprus recorded an average hourly labour cost of €21.7 in 2025, with non-wage expenses accounting for just under one-fifth of total labour costs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-eyes-and-ears-of-the-west
The final decades of the 20th century and the early decades of the 21st showcased the importance of the British bases in addressing a range of challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-paranoid-side-of-history
Since March 2 of this year, invoking its familiar pretext of “combating terrorism,” the Israeli army has killed in neighboring Lebanon, at least up to the moment these lines are being written, more than a thousand people, including 118 children and 40 healthcare workers. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/he-s-no-fdr
The American president was right to say that Britain’s current prime minister, Keir Starmer, is not Winston Churchill. But is Donald Trump Franklin Roosevelt? These are different figures from a different era, a time when a prime minister drank heavily, smoked one cigar after another, and struggled with severe depression....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-and-uefa-launch-unique-strategic-partnership
Lidl becomes a UEFA Take Care Nutrition and Grassroots Partner and, through this partnership, creates societal value through the connection of sport and conscious nutrition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uefa-under-fire-could-israel-be-kicked-out-of-european-football
UEFA is suddenly facing more than just match-day drama, it’s caught in a political storm. Swiss lawmakers are now questioning why Europe’s football boss hasn’t taken action against Israel,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/le-piano-tour-brings-a-french-themed-concert-to-eleftheria-square
A special French-inspired edition of the concert series The Piano Tour will take place in Eleftheria Square in Nicosia on March 28, 2026, as part of the international celebration of Francophonie Month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/formula-one-pulls-plug-on-bahrain-and-saudi-races
Formula One is set to cancel two major races in the Middle East as escalating conflict in the region forces the sport to put safety ahead of speed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-envoy-criticises-nato-build-up-near-cyprus
The Russian ambassador to Cyprus has expressed concern over the reported build-up of NATO forces in the eastern Mediterranean near the island, warning that increased military activity risks further destabilising an already tense region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-debate-deportation-bill-for-foreign-offenders
A proposal to allow courts in Cyprus to deport foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes sparked debate in Parliament on Wednesday, with legal authorities and government agencies voicing concerns about how the measure would work in practice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swift-european-military-response-to-defend-cyprus-shows-eu-security-autonomy-says-costa
The European Union’s ability to act quickly to protect one of its member states was demonstrated by the recent deployment of military forces to Cyprus, European Council President António Costa said on Friday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-leaves-35-000-sailors-and-cruise-passengers-stranded-in-gulf
About 20,000 merchant sailors and roughly 15,000 cruise passengers are currently unable to leave the Arabian Gulf as tensions between the United States and Iran threaten maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Nations’ shipping agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-turns-to-cyprus-to-help-evacuate-americans-from-middle-east
The United States has asked Cyprus to assist American citizens seeking to leave conflict-hit countries in the Middle East, as regional tensions continue to escalate, journalist Michalis Ignatiou said Tuesday....
