https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-100-us-troops-deployed-to-israel-as-war-in-gaza-escalates
The United States is deploying one of its most advanced missile defense systems, along with approximately 100 troops, to Israel, deepening its involvement in the escalating conflict in the Middle East ahead of an expected Israeli offensive on Iran, according to U.S. media reports.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-offers-deals-to-win-cyprus-defense-contracts
According to Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini, France is working to maintain a strong foothold in Cyprus' National Guard as the Republic of Cyprus upgrades its military arsenal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jordan-s-king-abdullah-joins-med9-summit-for-key-security-talks
Leaders from nine Mediterranean nations convened in Cyprus on Friday for the MED9 Summit, reaffirming their commitment to tackling shared challenges. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-agenda-the-bright-side-of-cyprus-and-its-technological-prospects
Renowned international speakers, top Cypriot innovators, and key government officials came together at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024 to discuss the future of digital transformation and global trends in innovation, talent management, and creativity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-tourists-hospitalized-after-bartender-serves-cleaning-fluid-in-crete
Five men were hospitalized after being served a cleaning agent instead of alcohol at a luxury hotel in Gouves, Crete, on Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attorney-general-and-auditor-general-vow-strong-cooperation
Attorney General George Savvidis and newly appointed Auditor General Andreas Papaconstantinou are determined to work closely together for a smooth and effective partnership. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/florida-fire-chief-warned-if-you-stay-here-you-will-die
Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida late Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread destruction and flooding. The storm made landfall south of Tampa, with powerful winds, heavy rain, and tornadoes battering cities across the state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/florida-counts-the-cost-tornadoes-flooding-and-milton-s-impact
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall in Sarasota County, Florida, near Siesta Key at 8:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-night-of-remembrance-as-israel-honors-victims-of-the-oct-7th-massacre
On the evening of October 7, 2024, the Israeli Embassy organized a poignant memorial ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-change-made-deadly-hurricane-helene-500-times-more-likely
As Hurricane Milton nears Florida, fueled by an unusually warm Gulf of Mexico, new research highlights how climate change is driving more intense storms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-agenda-summit-2024-underway-shaping-cyprus-tech-future
The Digital Agenda Summit 2024 kicked off this morning at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, bringing together top industry leaders, government officials, and tech experts from around the region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-customs-seizes-over-1kg-of-cannabis-hidden-in-cereal-boxes
Cyprus Customs officers seized over one kilogram of cannabis concealed in a postal package at Larnaca International Airport, authorities announced Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vasilikos-new-systems-feed-3m-fish-at-once
Cypriot officials inaugurated two innovative floating fish feeding systems, marking a significant step forward for the country's aquaculture industry. Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australians-evacuate-to-cyprus-as-conflict-in-lebanon-intensifies
Australia commenced a significant evacuation of its nationals from Lebanon on Saturday, utilizing Cyprus as a transit point due to intensified Israeli military actions against Hezbollah. ...
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/bridging-divides-celebrating-german-unity-day-in-cyprus
Last night, the German Embassy in Cyprus hosted a vibrant reception at Chateau Status to celebrate the 34th anniversary of German Unity Day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-subsidy-scheme-aims-to-lighten-home-loan-interest-rates
A new Interest Rate Subsidy Scheme for home loans is on the horizon, promising to ease the financial burden for many homebuyers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/caught-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place
According to Kathimerini's Manolis Kostidis, Turkey is navigating a tense situation following Iran's recent missile strikes on Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/johnson-bug-discovered-after-netanyahu-used-office-toilet
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims in his new book that a listening device was discovered in a private toilet at the British Foreign Office after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used it during a meeting.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-tobacco-smuggling-bust-shakes-cyprus
In a big win against tobacco smuggling, Customs officials and local police have seized a large amount of untaxed tobacco products in Larnaca and Limassol over the past two days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-braces-for-uncontrolled-migration-amid-middle-east-crisis
Greece is bracing for a potential wave of uncontrolled migration, a concern highlighted during Wednesday’s meeting of the country’s National Security Council (KYSYEA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrike-hits-beirut-killing-six-in-escalating-conflict
Israel bombed central Beirut early Thursday, killing at least six people, following its deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes with Hezbollah.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-luxury-resort-tied-to-russia-s-$230m-magnitsky-scandal
Cypriot police are close to completing an investigation into allegations connecting a luxury resort to one of Russia’s biggest financial scandals, the Magnitsky case, according to police officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-is-not-at-risk-from-iran-s-ballistic-missiles
The recent escalation between Israel and Iran—marked by Tehran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel Tuesday night—and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon have raised concerns for the Republic of Cyprus....
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/news/cyprus-celebrates-64th-independence-day-with-military-parade
Cyprus marked its 64th Independence Day today with a military parade in Nicosia. Key political, religious, and military leaders, including President Nikos Christodoulides and Greece’s President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, attended the event alongside foreign ambassadors and defense officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-fires-missiles-at-israel-escalating-tensions-in-the-region
Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, dramatically increasing tensions in the already unstable Middle East. The attack, which saw around 180 missiles fired, sent millions of Israelis scrambling to bomb shelters and heightened fears of an all-out war between Israel and Iran....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-troops-launch-ground-offensive-in-lebanon-targeting-hezbollah
Israeli forces have launched a ''limited, localized, and targeted'' ground operation inside southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-chief-and-deputy-chief-of-police-sworn-in-amid-calls-for-action
The confirmation ceremony for the new Chief of Police, Themistos Arnaoutis, and Deputy Chief of Police, Panikos Stavrou, took place today at the Presidential Palace, with President Nikos Christodoulides and other government officials in attendance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-right-freedom-party-wins-big-in-austria-election
Austria's political landscape has entered a period of uncertainty following the far-right Freedom Party’s (FPÖ) historic success in Sunday’s general election......
