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1. Trump offers $30B to Iran to ''ditch'' the enrichment

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....

2. Trump touts Israel-Iran ceasefire as vindication of U.S. airstrikes

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....

3. Social media checks now part of U.S. student visa process

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-media-checks-now-part-of-u-s-student-visa-process

Foreign students hoping to study in the United States will now face much stricter screening, including having their social media accounts reviewed, under a new U.S. State Department policy announced this week....

4. Blaise Metreweli to lead MI6, marking historic first for British intelligence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blaise-metreweli-to-lead-mi6-marking-historic-first-for-british-intelligence

Blaise Metreweli CMG has been named the new Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), becoming the first woman to lead the organization in its 115-year history....

5. Cyprus's role in Middle East crisis is ‘strictly humanitarian,’ says Christodoulides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-role-in-middle-east-crisis-is-‘strictly-humanitarian-says-christodoulides

President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized Saturday that the Republic of Cyprus is maintaining a strictly humanitarian stance amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as the government steps up diplomatic engagement and internal security measures....

6. Middle East crisis escalates out of control

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/middle-east-crisis-escalates-out-of-control

Israel launched the largest military operation in its history against Iran on Friday, carrying out a surprise, large-scale assault targeting Iran’s nuclear, military and scientific infrastructure....

7. Sirens sound across Israel as Iranian missile attacks continue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sirens-sound-across-israel-as-iranian-missile-attacks-continue

Air raid sirens blared across Israel on Friday night as Iranian missile attacks struck multiple locations, including Tel Aviv, where explosions were reported amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel....

8. U.S. pulls embassy staff from Baghdad as fears of Iran-Israel clash grow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-pulls-embassy-staff-from-baghdad-as-fears-of-iran-israel-clash-grow

The U.S. is pulling non-essential embassy staff and their families out of Baghdad, citing rising security concerns tied to growing tensions between Israel and Iran, U.S. officials confirmed Wednesday. ...

9. Paralimni-Deryneia earns most Blue Flags in Cyprus as island celebrates record year for beach quality

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-deryneia-earns-most-blue-flags-in-cyprus-as-island-celebrates-record-year-for-beach-quality

The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has been recognized as the national leader in coastal excellence, receiving 18 of Cyprus’s 66 Blue Flag awards at the 2025 national ceremony held Wednesday at Fig Tree Bay, Protaras....

10. UN Envoy Holguin talks progress and trust-building in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-holguin-talks-progress-and-trust-building-in-cyprus

Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Cyprus, expressed optimism following her latest round of meetings with Cypriot leaders, emphasizing that building genuine trust is key to achieving progress ahead of July’s informal expanded-format meeting....

11. Celebrations after UN envoy labels Cyprus President ‘leader of Greek Cyprus’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/celebrations-after-un-envoy-labels-cyprus-president-‘leader-of-greek-cyprus

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, drew criticism this week after referring to the President of the Republic of Cyprus as the “leader of Greek Cyprus” during remarks following a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar....

12. Tatar threatens retaliation over property arrests, snubs trilateral peace talks

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...

13. US Ambassador to Cyprus gets powerful Ukraine role, and that’s good news for Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-to-cyprus-gets-powerful-ukraine-role-and-that-s-good-news-for-cyprus

In a move that shows just how much trust Washington has in her, US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie Davis has just been handed a second, extremely high-stakes job: America’s top diplomat in war-torn Ukraine....

14. Abbas names Hussein al-Sheikh as deputy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abbas-names-hussein-al-sheikh-as-deputy

On Saturday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas officially named his trusted ally, Hussein al-Sheikh, as his deputy, setting him up as the most likely successor. ...

15. FDA to phase out artificial food dyes, approve natural alternatives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fda-to-phase-out-artificial-food-dyes-approve-natural-alternatives

In a sweeping move to address growing concerns over synthetic food additives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it will phase out petroleum-based food dyes from the national food supply by the end of 2026. ...

16. Trump unveils $5M ‘Trump Card’ for citizenship. Is it right out of the Cyprus playbook?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-unveils-$5m-‘trump-card-for-citizenship-is-it-right-out-of-the-cyprus-playbook

In classic Trump fashion, the president made headlines yet again—this time mid-air aboard Air Force One—by unveiling a new “Trump Card” aimed at wealthy foreign investors....

17. Trump declares tariff war, with chart in hand

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-declares-tariff-war-with-chart-in-hand

At an official press conference, armed with a glossy chart and his signature bravado, former President Donald Trump unveiled what he described as ''the greatest, most incredible, America-first tariff plan you've ever seen.''...

18. ''Loathing European free-loading'': Leaked chat exposes U.S. contempt for allies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/loathing-european-free-loading-leaked-chat-exposes-u-s-contempt-for-allies

A leaked group chat involving some of the most senior figures in the Trump administration has revealed deep-seated resentment toward European allies, exposing frustrations over defense spending and security cooperation....

19. Trump moves to dismantle the Department of Education

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-moves-to-dismantle-the-department-of-education

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise....

20. Progress by avoiding setbacks as Geneva talks keep Cyprus dialogue alive

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/progress-by-avoiding-setbacks-as-geneva-talks-keep-cyprus-dialogue-alive

The five-party informal meeting on the Cyprus issue in Geneva on March 17–18 yielded one notable achievement: no setbacks. That seemed to be the consensus among all parties as they exited the Palace of Nations on Tuesday afternoon....

21. A ‘social’ gathering… with real substance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-‘social-gathering…-with-real-substance

The meaning of the term ''social'' in the phrase ''social gathering'' became a talking point among journalists following Monday’s dinner in Geneva, which brought together representatives of the two Cypriot communities and the three guarantor powers....

22. EU sends key letter to spark progress in Cyprus talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sends-key-letter-to-spark-progress-in-cyprus-talks

A letter, which had been in the works for the past few weeks as part of a European Union-United Nations collaboration on the Cyprus issue, became the focal point from the very first day of the informal five-party meeting in Geneva....

23. Uncertainty surrounds Geneva talks on Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncertainty-surrounds-geneva-talks-on-cyprus-issue

With uncertainty over whether this marks a genuine attempt at restarting talks or merely an effort to keep the prospect of reunification alive, President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Geneva last night for the informal expanded conference. ...

24. Thanasis' mother claims ex-coroner is key to cover-up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thanasis-mother-claims-cover-up-behind-son-s-mysterious-death

In a heart-wrenching update to the case of Thanasis Nikolaou, his mother, Adriana, made shocking allegations of a cover-up surrounding her son’s death, which she insists still remains unsolved. ...

25. World awaits Moscow’s response to US-Ukraine ceasefire deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-awaits-moscow-s-response-to-us-ukraine-ceasefire-deal

After marathon talks in Saudi Arabia between the United States and Ukraine, the stage is now set for a potential shift in the ongoing war with Russia....

26. The good, the bad, and the in-between: Cyprus talks in Geneva

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-good-the-bad-and-the-in-between-cyprus-talks-in-geneva

Preparatory efforts for the informal Cyprus conference, scheduled for March 17-18 in Geneva, Switzerland, reached a peak this past week, with both organizational work from the United Nations and diplomatic efforts from the parties involved....

27. U.S. Secretary of State discusses regional issues with Cyprus' Minister of Foreign Affairs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-secretary-of-state-discusses-regional-issues-with-cyprus-minister-of-foreign-affairs

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Cyprus' Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday....

28. 33East Unites Cyprus’ Startup Ecosystem for Official Fund Launch

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/33east-unites-cyprus-startup-ecosystem-for-official-fund-launch

33East, a Cyprus-focused venture capital firm, is officially launching its debut fund with an event bringing together founders, investors, and key ecosystem leaders who share the vision of transforming Cyprus into a hive for innovation and entrepreneurship....

29. Putin gives green light for western companies to return, but on Russia's terms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-gives-green-light-for-western-companies-to-return-but-on-russia-s-terms

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door for Western companies to return to Russia, but not without conditions....

30. Turkey renews its call for a two-state solution in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-renews-its-call-for-a-two-state-solution-in-cyprus

Turkey has once again pushed its demand for a two-state solution to the Cyprus issue....

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