https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-aims-to-be-honest-broker-as-it-prepares-for-eu-presidency
As Cyprus prepares to assume the rotating Presidency of the European Union, the island nation is positioning itself as a neutral facilitator, emphasizing trust, consensus, and results for citizens and businesses alike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mavroyiannis-a-crack-is-opening-and-we-must-exploit-it
A ''crack'' has opened in the decades-old Cyprus problem, and the Greek Cypriot side must seize the moment, says former UN negotiator and presidential candidate Andreas Mavroyiannis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-proposes-massive-property-exchange-across-cyprus
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has proposed exchanging Turkish Cypriot-owned properties in the south with Greek Cypriot-owned land in the north, reviving one of Cyprus’s most politically charged issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-looks-to-israel-as-military-modernization-accelerates
Cyprus is ramping up the modernization of its National Guard, putting missile defense, anti-air capabilities, and drones at the top of the list — and its growing military ties with Israel are a big part of the plan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/peace-is-ensured-through-strength-palmas-says-defending-cyprus-s-military-strategy
Cyprus’s defense modernization strategy is centered on upgrading the National Guard’s anti-missile and air defense systems while expanding its use of drones, Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas said Wednesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-in-occupied-areas-approves-two-state-plan-ignoring-international-law
The self-declared “parliament” in the Turkish-occupied area of northern Cyprus approved a resolution on Tuesday promoting a two-state solution for the island, in a move widely seen as politically timed ahead of upcoming elections....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-greek-mep-challenges-eu-report-for-recognizing-turkey-backed-de-facto-state-in-cyprus
Mr. Maniatis criticized the report, jointly issued by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Defence Agency, for referring to the occupied territories of Cyprus as the “turkish republic of northern cyprus” and for including a map that appears to recognize the consequences of the disputed Turkey-Libya Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-foundations-of-a-just-tax-reform
There was a time when taxation meant more than the simple collection of revenue. It signified the bond between citizen and state, the collective commitment to common prosperity, the proper ordering of obligations among those living together in a political society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marks-independence-day-with-pledge-to-bolster-defense
Cyprus will continue to invest in strengthening its defense and upgrading its military capabilities, Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas said Wednesday, after a parade marking the island nation’s Independence Day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-colony-to-republic-the-day-a-nation-was-born-photos
Sixty-five years ago, the Union Jack was lowered in Nicosia, the new Cypriot flag was raised, and Archbishop Makarios III signed the papers that marked the island’s leap into independence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marks-65-years-of-independence
Cyprus is marking its 65th Independence Day today with the annual military parade in Nicosia, a celebration that carries both pride and a reminder of the island’s complicated road to freedom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-urges-turkey-to-end-occupation-and-promises-island-reunification-at-un-general-assembly
President Nicos Christodoulides called on Turkey on Wednesday to take “responsible” steps toward ending its occupation of northern Cyprus and achieving reunification, speaking to the 80th United Nations General Assembly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-statement-equating-palestinians-with-israel-draws-ambassador-s-rebuke
Palestinian Ambassador to Cyprus condemned a DISY announcement, saying it “equates the struggling Palestinian people with a state which, along with its prime minister and ministers, is internationally accused of genocide and war crimes.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-calls-anti-gaza-war-graffiti-hate-speech-orders-them-erased
Cyprus’ government is under fire after instructing municipalities to remove graffiti and slogans criticizing the war in Gaza, labeling them as hate speech....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-u-s-military-equipment-joins-eu-defense-program
The Cyprus National Guard is preparing to expand its arsenal with U.S. military aircraft, helicopters and armored vehicles, part of a broader effort to modernize its forces and deepen defense ties with Washington and the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-pushes-turkey-to-release-detained-greek-cypriots
Cyprus and European lawmakers are pressing for the release of five Greek Cypriots detained since July in the Turkish-occupied north of the island, condemning the arrests as illegal and politically motivated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-opposition-leader-warns-against-two-state-plan
Tufan Erhurman, leader of the Republican Turkish Party (RTP) and candidate for Turkish Cypriot leader, has warned that pursuing a ''two-state'' solution on the island would strip Turkish Cypriots of their rights and weaken their international standing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-congress-targets-turkey-s-occupation-of-northern-cyprus-in-security-review
A new amendment in the U.S. House of Representatives has put Turkey’s ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus under fresh congressional scrutiny, calling for a thorough assessment of the security risks it may pose to the United States and its allies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-letters-same-old-story-as-turkish-cypriot-side-repeats-two-state-demand-at-un
Different dates, same message. The Turkish Cypriots have once again pushed for a two-state solution in Cyprus, this time through a pair of letters sent to the United Nations in early August....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-greenlights-controversial-west-bank-settlement-plan
Israel has granted final approval for the long-stalled E1 settlement plan, paving the way for the construction of about 3,400 housing units in the occupied West Bank, a move critics say could permanently derail prospects for a Palestinian state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sends-1-200-tons-of-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza
A humanitarian aid shipment of 1,200 tons departed from Limassol Port on Monday night, bound for Gaza as part of Cyprus’ “Amalthea” Plan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-at-a-crossroads-can-the-island-become-a-regional-business-powerhouse
In a candid and forward-looking interview, Invest Cyprus President Evgenios Evgeniou shares how the island is gaining traction as a regional investment hub but also warns that serious challenges must be tackled head-on if Cyprus wants to stay competitive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lebanese-president-makes-one-day-visit-to-cyprus-for-bilateral-talks
President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to Cyprus on Wednesday for a one-day official visit, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening ties between the two neighboring countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-is-being-bought-and-the-state-doesn-t-seem-to-know-or-care
About a year ago, I met with the top state official responsible for land and property issues in Cyprus. I won’t name names. My intention isn’t to target anyone personally, but I will say this: I spoke to the person who should know the most about the growing number of real estate acquisitions by non-EU nationals....
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/cyprus-terror-suspect-may-be-part-of-regional-spy-ring-say-authorities
The investigation into the Azerbaijani national arrested in Limassol last week on terrorism and espionage charges has taken a new turn, as authorities in both Cyprus and Greece explore possible links between his case and the arrest of another Azerbaijani man in Crete....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-denies-involvement-of-cyprus-bases-in-israeli-strikes-on-iran
The United Kingdom has firmly denied allegations that its sovereign bases in Cyprus were used to support recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, calling the claims “nonsense” and “deeply irresponsible.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/78-dead-in-israeli-strikes-on-iran-dozens-wounded-as-tensions-continue-to-escalate
At least 78 people were killed and more than 320 injured after Israel launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across Iran early Friday, targeting nuclear and military facilities in what officials described as a response to Tehran’s continued threats and regional aggression....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-right-time-is-coming-and-it-will-come-soon-vows-greek-foreign-minister-regarding-crete-cyprus-power-link
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project, stating that it will proceed as planned and “at the right time,” during a recent interview....
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....
