https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-ceasefire-set-for-tomorrow-friday-at-7am
A ceasefire in Gaza will commence at 7 a.m. on Friday morning, as announced by Qatar....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-intel-goes-solo-against-organized-crime
In a significant move, the Police Intelligence Service in Cyprus gains independence, breaking ties with the YKAN to focus on a broader spectrum of organized crime, including hooligans.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-question-policies-amidst-cultural-shifts
Former president Ali Erel raises alarm about the declining status of Turkish Cypriots, emphasizing the growing population and housing struggles. Tricombe sees a rise in foreign buyers, a trend that could escalate with an influx of 100,000 Russians, affecting Nicosia.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-to-free-hostages-in-exchange-for-peace
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Israel has approved a deal with Hamas, paving the way for the release of 50 hostages in exchange for a temporary cease-fire in Gaza lasting at least four days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stolen-masterpiece-emerges-in-lancashire-after-60-years
A painting stolen from a New York gallery 60 years ago in a daring $1 million heist has turned up 3,300 miles away in Lancashire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tunnels-under-al-shifa-hospital-built-by-israel-says-former-pm
In a recent CNN interview, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak made a startling revelation, acknowledging that Israel had played a role in constructing bunkers beneath Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital several decades ago. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-200-ndrangheta-s-members-sentenced-to-2-200-years
In a historic ruling following one of Italy's largest mafia trials, more than 200 'Ndrangheta gang members received sentences totaling over 2,200 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/controversial-billboards-stir-emotions
Take a drive along any Cypriot highway and you’re confronted with billboard images of Israeli women and children kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on 7 October. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/double-murder-trial-postponed-as-accused-seek-jail-protection
The trial of two individuals, aged 49 and 54, in connection with a double murder that occurred on June 29 outside a bar in Ipsona has been rescheduled to February 19, 2024. The victims, 44-year-old Mario Onisiforou and 51-year-old Michalis Michael lost their lives following a confrontation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prison-guard-caught-in-drug-supply-scandal
In a startling revelation, the YKAN (Nicosia Branch) is delving into a case involving the alleged supply of drugs to the Central Prison. The focus of their inquiry is a prison guard against whom an arrest warrant has been issued....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kalogeropoulos-murder-suspect-faces-seven-day-detention
In a chilling turn of events, the 21-year-old murder suspect in the Thanasis Kalogeropoulos case appeared before the Limassol District Court, surrounded by a heavy police presence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-22-year-old-mastermind-in-kalogeropoulos-murder
In a dramatic turn of events, authorities handed over a 21-year-old suspect connected to the murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos. The individual voluntarily presented himself in Tae Larnaca, leading to his arrest on Friday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-s-rejection-shakes-up-gaza-crisis
Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a deal for a five-day ceasefire with Palestinian militant groups in Gaza in return for the release of some of the hostages held in the territory early in the war, according to sources familiar with the negotiations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelenskyy-s-unspoken-strategy-for-ukraine-s-victory
Ukraine's counteroffensive is still on track and will achieve its set goals by the end of the year, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-accused-in-kalogeropoulos-and-mavromichalis-killings-busted-trying-to-flee-occupied-territory
Two individuals, allegedly implicated in the Kalogeropoulos and Mavromichalis homicides, attempted to flee from the illicit Tympou airport in a private jet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/central-prison-under-scrutiny-in-kalogeropoulos-murder-investigation
In a harrowing turn of events, the communities of Nicosia and Limassol find themselves on edge following two shocking murders that have left residents and law enforcement agencies deeply unsettled....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/appeals-court-rejects-extradition-of-israeli-diamond-tycoon-to-romania
The Court of Appeal in Cyprus has overturned a previous ruling and rejected the extradition of Israeli diamond tycoon Benny Steinmetz to Romania. Steinmetz had been convicted in absentia in Romania on charges of fraud related to land deals that transpired between 2006 and 2008, resulting in a five-year prison sentence issued in December 2020....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/crypto-wonder-boy-sam-bankman-fried-convicted-in-$8-billion-fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former billionaire founder of FTX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, was found guilty on Thursday of orchestrating one of the most significant financial frauds in history....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-urges-humanitarian-pause-in-israel-hamas-conflict
President Joe Biden said he thought there should be a humanitarian “pause” in the Israel-Hamas war, after his campaign speech Wednesday evening was interrupted by a protester calling for a cease-fire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yemen-s-houthi-movement-joins-israel-hamas-conflict
The Yemen-based Houthi movement has joined the Israel-Hamas war, extending the conflict to the far side of the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-toxic-side-of-cyprus-mushroom-gathering
Mushroom enthusiasts in the mountainous regions of Cyprus have been treated to a bountiful mushroom-picking season thanks to the satisfactory rains of October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/allies-of-israel-or-igniting-the-refugee-crisis
Our neighbors in the East are experiencing heightened tensions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/31-year-old-admits-to-attempted-murder-for-20-000-euros
In a recent verdict, the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court has sentenced a 31-year-old man to 16 years in prison for an attempted murder that took place in Oroklini on December 4, 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-surge-of-violence-in-the-middle-east
The latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing Arab-Israeli dispute....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-we-are-not-hamas
After days of devastating Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, residents of the besieged enclave say there is no way to escape death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-to-expand-workforce-in-2024
In the 2024 budget, authorities anticipate total general government revenue of €13.2 billion and expenditures of €11.8 billion, resulting in a fiscal surplus of €659 million, equal to 2.2% of GDP. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-military-unearths-1-500-hamas-militant-bodies
Israel’s military said about 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants were found in Israeli territory as, as it said it had largely gained control in the country’s south and “restored full control” over the border on the fourth day of fighting following an unprecedented surprise attack....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/qatar-initiates-talks-on-israeli-hostage-swap-with-hamas
In a bid to secure the release of Israeli women and children who were kidnapped by the Palestinian armed group and have been held in Gaza, Qatari mediators have engaged in talks with Hamas officials both in Doha and Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-sends-fleet-to-mediterranean-as-israeli-gaza-conflict-intensifies
For the second consecutive day, Israeli forces found themselves engaged in intense street fighting with Hamas gunmen in southern Israel as they prepared for a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-mirage-for-birds-with-over-1-000-fatal-collisions-in-a-single-day
In a grim escalation of tensions, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have accused Hamas of taking "hostages and prisoners of war," according to Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari, the IDF spokesperson....
