https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-defends-libya-maritime-deal-accuses-eu-of-bias-in-mediterranean-dispute
Turkey pushed back on Friday against the conclusions of the European Union summit, which again criticized a 2019 maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-offers-$30b-to-iran-ditch-the-enrichment
In a dramatic shift from bombs to diplomacy, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a bold new offer to Iran: up to $30 billion in foreign financing to help build a nuclear energy program, so long as Tehran agrees to give up uranium enrichment entirely....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/watch-cyprus-new-attack-helicopters-take-flight-at-paphos-air-base
A new video obtained by Kathimerini offers the first glimpse of the National Guard’s newly acquired H145M helicopters in action at the Andreas Papandreou Air Base, showcasing the powerful aircraft’s capabilities as part of Cyprus’ growing defense arsenal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-touts-israel-iran-ceasefire-as-vindication-of-u-s-airstrikes
President Donald Trump on Monday announced what he called a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” between Israel and Iran, framing the tentative agreement as a direct result of his decision to authorize U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-watching-closely-as-u-s-strikes-iran-s-nuclear-sites
The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pakistan-nominates-donald-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize
Pakistan has formally nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention” during a major flare-up of violence with India earlier this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shepherd-attacked-after-being-mistaken-for-a-greek-cypriot
A troubling incident has emerged from the Karpasia (Karpaz) Peninsula, where a local shepherd was reportedly assaulted after being mistaken for a Greek Cypriot. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/president-on-the-move…-again
“Wait, the president’s off on another trip? Honestly now, does he only come to Cyprus for vacation, or when a foreign official happens to drop by? How can he be so relaxed when next month we’ve got critical talks that could shape the future of the Cyprus problem?”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrike-hits-iran-s-state-tv-headquarters-as-nuclear-tensions-surge
Israel launched a direct strike on Iran’s state television headquarters in Tehran early Monday, intensifying a growing conflict and sending thousands of residents fleeing the capital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-activates-crisis-response-as-israel-iran-tensions-escalate
In response to the latest Middle East crisis sparked by Israel’s missile strikes on Iran, Nicosia is sticking to its long-held stance that Cyprus serves as a humanitarian bridge between East and West....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-behind-narendra-modi-s-visit-to-cyprus
Government officials consider the upcoming official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Cyprus this Sunday to be of particular importance for both geopolitical reasons and bilateral relations between the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecthr-orders-€18-000-payout-to-cypriot-company-over-famagusta-property-claim
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ordered Turkey to pay €18,000 in damages and legal fees to Cypriot company K.V. Mediterranean Tours Ltd., over delays in handling a property claim in the fenced-off area of Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-official-threatens-arrests-in-property-row
A senior Turkish Cypriot official has threatened to issue arrest warrants, potentially even international ones through Turkey, against individuals using Turkish Cypriot properties in the Republic-controlled south, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-the-mekong-to-the-med-how-cyprus-and-cambodia-are-crafting-a-new-global-alliance
In an exclusive with His Excellency Salah Essa, Honorary Consul of Cyprus to Cambodia, we uncover how two countries, thousands of kilometers apart, are finding common ground in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-china-hail-excellent-bilateral-relations-in-high-level-meeting
The “excellent” level of relations between Cyprus and China was underscored Friday during a meeting between House of Representatives President Annita Demetriou and Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee, who is visiting the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-cafe-to-open-inside-closed-famagusta-sparks-debate
The so-called ''mayor'' of the occupied area of Famagusta, Suleiman Ulucai, announced plans for a new beach restaurant to open this summer inside the closed-off city of Varosha, raising fresh tensions amid the ongoing division of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunshine-celebration-a-glorious-3-day-weekend-ahead-for-cyprus
Get ready for a radiant and joy-filled long weekend as Cyprus welcomes the warm embrace of summer and the festive spirit of Kataklysmos, the beloved Flood Festival, rooted in both tradition and celebration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornaritis-launches-get-up-movement-politics-but-run-like-a-business
Christoforos Tornaritis has unveiled the first glimpse of his new political movement, ''Get Up,'' which promises to ditch traditional politics in favor of what he calls a more professional, business-style approach to running the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sailing-together-us-naval-cadets-team-up-with-cyprus-navy
In a powerful show of friendship and maritime cooperation, the Cyprus Navy welcomed midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy aboard one of its vessels this week, deepening the strategic ties between the two nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trapped-property-owners-finally-see-the-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel
A long-overdue lifeline may finally be on the way for thousands of Cypriots trapped in property nightmares, as a new bill aimed at resolving the issue moves closer to a vote in Parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kremlin-s-security-shattered-as-ukraine-targets-russian-heartland
A series of Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russian territory over the weekend has exposed vulnerabilities in Moscow’s military defenses and dealt a symbolic and strategic blow to the Kremlin’s confidence, just ahead of peace talks in Istanbul....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-destroys-40-russian-warplanes-in-deep-strike-ahead-of-peace-talks-video
A Ukrainian drone strike destroyed more than 40 Russian military aircraft deep within Russian territory, a Ukrainian security official told The Associated Press on Sunday, marking one of Kyiv’s most audacious attacks since the war began....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/enough-is-enough-protest-outside-presidential-palace-slams-cyprus-stance-on-gaza
Chanting ''freedom for Palestine'' and dressed in red to symbolize bloodshed, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Presidential Palace on Monday night, calling out the Cypriot government’s silence over the ongoing devastation in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-threatens-retaliation-over-property-arrests-snubs-trilateral-peace-talks
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar adopted a hardline stance following his meeting with the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, María Ángela Holguín. Tatar focused heavily on the issue of property rights...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-defend-ousted-bishop-this-isn-t-justice
Dozens of churchgoers gathered peacefully on Sunday afternoon in Paphos to show their support for former Metropolitan Bishop Tychikos and protest the Holy Synod’s decision to remove him from his post....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/have-you-ever-been-to-ukraine-mep-fidias-panayiotou-under-fire-for-controversial-stance
Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou is under growing scrutiny for his controversial statements and actions related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with critics accusing him of echoing pro-Russian narratives and dodging serious questions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-talks-humanitarianism-but-ducks-eu-move-to-press-israel
Cyprus has defended its controversial decision not to back a European Union proposal to review its agreement with Israel, a move aimed at pressuring Tel Aviv to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/have-we-lost-our-minds-or-worse-our-humanity
A friend called me early this morning and said, ''I’m really starting to hate the world.'' It was the caffeine kick I needed to jolt me wide awake....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-s-getting-hotter-and-the-dust-is-coming-back
Guess what?! The weather is getting warmer, and it’s bringing all kinds of exciting changes! ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lifesaving-help-at-the-push-of-a-button-for-vulnerable-seniors
Elderly people living alone or far from their families will soon have access to round-the-clock emergency help and emotional support,...