https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-s-big-parade-shows-readiness
Poland held its largest military parade in decades on Tuesday, in a flex of defensive muscle that comes as tensions rise on the border between the NATO nation and key Russian ally Belarus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-north-korea-weapon-deal-may-breach-un-resolutions
The United States stated today that Russia would violate UN resolutions if it reaches an agreement on weapons with North Korea, following Moscow and Pyongyang expressing support for enhanced cooperation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/battling-medicine-shortages-head-on
Recommendations to pharmaceutical companies to increase their production capacity of antibiotics for the treatment of respiratory infections, and to EU member states not to stockpile them at the expense of their general availability in Europe, were addressed by the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) ahead of the winter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-covid-vaccine-meets-eris-variant-challenge
A new COVID vaccine is due out next month, but health experts and analysts say it is likely to be coolly received even as hospitalizations from "Eris", a variant of the Omicron form of the coronavirus, rise around the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-bid-for-eu-involvement-in-the-cyprus-issue-met-with-restraint
A confidential source within the EU headquarters has disclosed to K that Nicosia had made appeals to both Brussels and Berlin for the appointment of an EU representative since last June....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-restaurants-to-celebrate-august-15th-in-style
As summer reaches its peak, locals and visitors in Nicosia are gearing up for a memorable August 15th celebration. While many might head to the coast or countryside for the occasion, others are finding exciting ways to enjoy the holiday in the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-navy-fires-warning-shots-at-uncooperative-cargo-ship
For the first time in nearly a month, a Russian warship has fired warning shots toward a cargo ship in the Black Sea on Sunday after the captain allegedly failed to respond to a request to inspect the ship....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/freedom-and-democracy-under-fire
During the past decade, while Greece and Cyprus faced economic collapse, many of us looked towards the countries of Northern Europe, admiring their achievements, especially in terms of the welfare state they had created for the benefit of all citizens. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/euroasia-interconnector-loan-denied-by-european-investment-bank
The European Investment Bank will not approve a loan for financing the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel through the EuroAsia Interconnector, as confirmed by a representative from the EIB in an interview with "K" magazine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marks-49-years-since-turkey-s-dramatic-military-expansion
Today commemorates the forty-ninth anniversary of the second phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. In this phase, Turkish military forces, having initially invaded the island on July 20, 1974,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-spends-more-on-imports-trade-gap-widens
The trade deficit in the first half of 2023 increased by approximately €574 million compared to the same period last year, even though imports significantly dropped in May and June of 2023 when compared to 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-burps-to-burgers-the-climate-friendly-cows-bred-to-belch-less-methane
When Canadian dairy farmer Ben Loewith's calves are born next spring, they will be among the first in the world to be bred with a specific environmental goal: burping less methane....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/loneliness-on-the-rise-as-study-finds-irish-face-highest-rates-in-eu
Irish people are experiencing the highest levels of loneliness within the European Union, a recent study has revealed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-advances-in-us-visa-waiver-but-challenges-persist
Robert Paschall, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the US Department of Homeland Security, recently visited Cyprus and discussed the country's aspirations to join the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-euroasia-saga-continues
In a statement to ''K'' news, the European Commission expressed its appreciation for the recent signing of the cable purchase agreement for the EuroAsia Interconnector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pafos-fc-brazilian-footballer-accused-of-match-fixing
Cyprus is currently at the center of an international sports scandal involving a Brazilian football player named Alef Manga, who is 28 years old....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-condemns-us-congressman-s-illegal-visit-to-turkish-occupied-north
The Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong condemnation of the recent unauthorized visit made by American congressman Pete Sessions to the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-poland-upset-with-ukraine
The eastern flank of the European Union — particularly Poland — continues to play a crucial role in helping Ukraine fight against Russia’s invasion. A recent diplomatic squabble over grain imports, compounded by historical issues, puts the once-stable footing at risk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-to-stand-trial-for-capitol-riot-charges
Donald Trump is due to appear in court to face charges over involvement in the January 6th Capitol riots.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-nyc-grapples-with-migrant-crisis-as-hundreds-sleep-outside-roosevelt-hotel
Hundreds of migrants have been sleeping outside of Manhattan's Roosevelt Hotel for a second day in a row - as NYC Mayor Eric Adams said the crisis is 'not over.'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-faces-indictment-over-2020-election
Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol, with the Justice Department acting to hold him accountable for an unprecedented effort to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power and threaten American democracy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/150-students-from-t-c-community-granted-eu-scholarships
The European Union (EU) has selected one hundred fifty (150) new scholars of the 2023 EU Scholarship Program for the Turkish Cypriot community (TCc), a press release by the European Commission states....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tourism-revenue-up-by-over-40
A significant increase of 40.7% on an annual basis was recorded in tourism revenue, based on the results of the Traveler Survey of the Cyprus Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aci-world-s-top-10-european-airports-that-never-sleep
Airports Council International (ACI World) has published the latest World Airport Traffic Dataset, revealing the top European airports that have experienced the most traffic out of 2,600 airports across more than 180 countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-furious-over-misinformation-on-eu-travel-requirements
Recent media misinformation and fake news claiming that American citizens will have to obtain a visa to travel to the European Union in 2024 have reached former United States President Donald Trump....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tokyo-apologizes-for-offensive-flyers-to-new-moms
There’s nothing a new mother likes more than being told how to please her husband – right?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/where-cyprus-stands-in-eu-minimum-wage
The minimum wage in Cyprus is slightly lower than 1,000 euro per month since the country became the 22nd out of 27 EU member states to have instituted a national minimum wage on January 1st, 2023, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, about the situation as it stood on July 1st....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-fans-embrace-barbie-for-feminism
In recent years, China’s box office has been dominated by homegrown movies often with a nationalist lean, such as patriotic war epics. But this weekend, a different type of film captured national attention – one that’s decidedly American and bubblegum pink....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-forgotten-urgent-call-for-resolution-amid-greece-turkey-relations
At a time when there is a clear intention by Greece and Turkey to take steps to improve relations, with Athens and Ankara as well as other influential powers emitting a moderate optimism that substantial progress can be achieved, it seems that Cyprus has been forgotten, in both rhetoric and substance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-warning-sparks-black-sea-grain-export-tensions
Russia warned that from Thursday any ships traveling to Ukraine's Black Sea ports will be seen as possibly carrying military cargoes after Ukraine said it was setting up a temporary shipping route to try and continue its grain exports....
