https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/15-years
President Christodoulides announced that he will seek a collective European response to the new legislation Tayyip Erdogan is preparing, legislation designed to permanently lock in all of Turkey’s claims in the Eastern Mediterranean. They also extend into Cyprus’ maritime zone, off the coast of Akamas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-returns-to-cyprus-as-talks-on-easing-divisions-resume
A senior United Nations envoy is set to return to Cyprus next month for a new round of separate meetings with the island’s two leaders, as international efforts continue to keep dialogue alive on the long-running Cyprus issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us–iran-draft-deal-nears-completion-report-says
A final draft of a possible agreement between the United States and Iran could be announced within hours, according to reports from Al Arabiya sources, marking what could be a major diplomatic breakthrough in long-running tensions between the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-calls-for-turkish-troop-withdrawal-from-cyprus
The European Parliament has approved a recommendation calling for the withdrawal of Turkish troops from Cyprus and the restart of negotiations on the Cyprus issue under a bizonal, bicommunal federation framework with political equality, in line with United Nations resolutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/restoration-planned-for-historic-panagia-melandrina-church
Rhestoration efforts are set to begin at the Church of Panagia Melandrina in the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus, with maintenance work now entering the tender phase....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-warns-kyiv-over-ukrainian-naval-drones-operating-near-greek-waters
Athens is sending a message to Kyiv that, following the detection and identification of a Ukrainian naval drone off Lefkada, Ukraine should withdraw any drones that remain undetected and operating far from Greek shores....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-pays-€9-million-to-siemens-for-new-dhekelia-generators
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus has begun a major overhaul of Cyprus’ aging power infrastructure, paying German engineering giant Siemens a €9 million advance for the purchase of three new generators for the Dhekelia power station, EAC Chairman Giorgos Petrou said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-tells-greek-parliament-reunification-talks-must-resume
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides addressed a special session of the Hellenic Parliament on Thursday, becoming the first Cypriot head of state to speak before Greece’s parliament in 16 years during a period of growing regional instability and renewed discussion around the Cyprus problem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-really-happens-along-cyprus-green-line
For most Cypriots, the Green Line is simply part of everyday life, a crossing point on the way to the north for coffee, cheaper fuel, or a day trip. But behind the scenes, officials say the buffer zone is now being watched more closely than ever, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/futurist-amelia-kallman-at-green-agenda-2026
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the island’s leading sustainability conference, will return to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend)”, bringing together key voices from the fields of sustainability and innovation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-criticizes-cyprus-over-treatment-of-turkish-cypriots
A United Nations anti-racism committee has issued a series of sharp recommendations and criticisms toward Cyprus, expressing concern over what it described as obstacles faced by Turkish Cypriots in accessing equal rights compared to Greek Cypriots....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/birdlife-returns-to-revived-kouklia-wetlands-as-cyprus-celebrates-nature-comeback
After years of drought, shrinking wetlands, and growing fears over climate change, a rare sight unfolded this week in the Mesaoria region: water glistening across the Kouklia reservoir, birds circling overhead, and nature slowly reclaiming its place....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ted-turner-founder-of-cnn-and-broadcasting-pioneer-dies-at-87
Media entrepreneur Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and one of the most influential figures in television news, has died at 87, according to the network he created....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/un-peacekeeping-chief-bids-farewell-to-us-ambassador-in-cyprus
The top United Nations official in Cyprus met Tuesday with the outgoing U.S. ambassador in Nicosia for a farewell ceremony held inside the UN-controlled buffer zone, marking the end of her diplomatic posting on the island....
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....
