https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-sends-more-troops-to-middle-east-as-tensions-rise
The U.S. is planning to send more troops to the Middle East to help evacuate Americans if fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon gets worse, according to defense officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uae-s-taqa-looks-to-invest-in-cyprus-greece-electricity-project
A delegation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) state-owned company TAQA, led by its CEO, Dr. Afif Saif Saif Al Yafei, reaffirmed its strong interest in participating in the GSI Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, during a meeting......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/odysseas-michaelides-removed-court-cites-breach-of-public-trust
The court’s extensive ruling regarding the dismissal of Odysseas Michaelides from the role of Auditor General introduces new legal precedents concerning the public conduct of institutional figures and those tasked with serving the public interest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-to-improve-walking-and-cycling-by-2030
Nicosia has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the city into a '15-minute city' by 2030, aiming to ensure that residents can access essential services within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes, officials announced Monday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fall-of-the-man-who-held-the-powerful-accountable
In the famous film ''Dead Poet's Society'', Welton is an exclusive private boarding school for the American elite, where tradition reigns supreme. The school is conservative and strict, with its main values encapsulated in the motto: ''Tradition, Honor, Discipline, Excellence.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kremlin-pushes-procreation-amid-declining-birthrate-encourages-sex-at-work
Russia’s top health official has urged workers to consider procreation during breaks, as part of an effort to counter the country’s population decline, a move supported by President Vladimir Putin’s long-standing push for higher birth rates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-and-israel-trade-heavy-fire-as-conflict-escalates
Hezbollah and Israel exchanged intense fire Sunday, with the Lebanese militant group launching rockets deep into northern Israel following one of the heaviest bombardments of the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protest-outside-presidential-palace-against-auditor-general-s-suspension
A protest organized by the left-wing AKEL party took place outside the Presidential Palace on Monday, under the slogan ''Against the system of corruption and cover-up!''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mass-casualties-in-lebanon-32-killed-thousands-wounded-in-device-blasts
Fear quickly spread throughout Lebanon. Some rushed to unplug their devices, while others disconnected transformers and solar systems powering their homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-water-shortage-as-dams-reach-critically-low-levels
Cyprus is facing a significant water shortage as dam levels plummet due to a severe drought and ongoing climate changes, raising concerns among national and local authorities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/respect-for-justice-in-action-not-just-words
The Constitutional Court's decision to remove Odysseas Michaelides as Auditor General deserves careful consideration by all involved before making public statements. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-government-requests-opt-out-from-eu-asylum-rules
The Netherlands’ new coalition government, led by Geert Wilders’ far-right Party For Freedom (PVV), has requested an opt-out from the European Union’s asylum rules,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aphrodite-gas-project-moves-to-new-phase-of-talks-from-january-2025
Chevron and the Republic of Cyprus have agreed to enter a four-month negotiation period to finalize plans for the development of the ‘Aphrodite’ gas field in Block 12 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/leaders-meet-amid-concerns-over-delayed-agreement-on-gsi
A summit meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides is set for Thursday, amid growing tensions over the future of the electricity interconnection project between Crete and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-radio-explosions-leave-20-dead-in-lebanon-s-deadliest-day-of-conflict
Explosions from Hezbollah's communication devices rocked southern Lebanon for a second consecutive day, killing 20 people and injuring more than 450 in what has become the deadliest episode since cross-border hostilities with Israel intensified nearly a year ago. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-struggles-to-boost-winter-tourism
Cyprus is having a tough time improving its winter tourism, according to Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou, even though more tourists are visiting and spending more money. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blinken-pushes-for-gaza-cease-fire-in-cairo
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Cairo early this morning as part of a lightning visit to Egypt, a key U.S. ally, to discuss efforts for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, according to a correspondent from the French News Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-supreme-court-to-rule-on-auditor-general-s-potential-dismissal
UPDATE: The Supreme Constitutional Court unanimously ruled Wednesday to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides, citing misconduct and incompetence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosions-from-hezbollah-pagers-kill-9-in-lebanon-and-syria
Explosions from pagers used by Hezbollah militants rocked Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and injuring thousands, Lebanese officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rapper-sean-diddy-combs-arrested-in-new-york-on-federal-charges
Hip-hop mogul Sean ''Diddy'' Combs has been arrested in New York City after being indicted by a federal grand jury, authorities confirmed on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phase-one-of-paralimni-marina-set-for-completion-by-year-s-end
The first phase of the Paralimni Marina, which will feature 300 berths, is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with the first boats arriving before the start of the next tourist season, according to Paralimni-Deryneia Mayor George Nikolettos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-president-criticized-for-overtime-and-pension-controversies
Last September, Cypriot society witnessed the debacle involving Doxa Komodromou, who, despite being an official, billed the state for overtime at the president's request for events and speeches outside regular hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-financial-experts-visit-cyprus-to-tackle-money-laundering
A delegation of financial experts from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) will visit Cyprus from September 15 to September 19, 2024, for high-level discussions on money laundering and financial crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/secret-service-shoots-at-armed-suspect-near-trump-s-golf-course
U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire on a suspect armed with an AK-style firearm near former President Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, according to law enforcement officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-to-push-for-trilateral-talks-amid-solution-uncertainty
According to Yiannis Ioannou in this Sunday's Kathimerini, efforts to revive Cyprus peace talks face significant challenges as hopes for a trilateral meeting between the UN Secretary-General, the Greek Cypriot, and Turkish Cypriot leaders during the UN General Assembly in New York appear slim. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-border-crackdown-sparks-eu-tensions-over-immigration-policy
In a report in this Sunday's Kathimerini by Pavlos Xanthoulis, Germany’s decision to tighten immigration controls and reintroduce land border checks has raised concerns about the future of the Schengen Agreement and the European Union’s unity on migration policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canada-taps-cyprus-expertise-for-migrant-and-repatriation-efforts
Canada is leveraging Cyprus’s experience in managing migrant and refugee needs amid a surge in global displacement, Canadian Ambassador for Women, Peace, and Security Jacqueline O’Neill said Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-mr-never-surrender-and-donald-trump
In the first televised debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the standout moment was when the former President claimed that illegal immigrants are eating Americans' cats, dogs, and basically all pets...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-expels-six-british-diplomats-accusing-them-of-espionage
Russia has expelled six British diplomats, accusing them of espionage, in a move that escalates already strained relations between the two nations. The decision was made public Friday by Russian state media, although the expulsions occurred weeks ago....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-major-wildfires-threaten-los-angeles-evacuations-ordered
At least four wildfires are burning within 100 miles of Los Angeles, prompting evacuations and complicating firefighting efforts due to extreme heat and strong winds.
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