https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-pushing-for-greenland-because-norway-denied-him-nobel-peace-prize
In a surprising twist, U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested his aggressive push for Greenland is tied, at least in part, to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nicosia-celebrates-the-reopening-of-famagusta-gate-after-seven-years
After nearly seven years of construction and setbacks, Nicosia’s historic Famagusta Gate has finally reopened, marking a major milestone for the capital’s cultural scene....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-is-recognised-as-a-top-employer-for-the-9th-consecutive-year
Nine consecutive years with Top Employer status for Lidl Cyprus. A path built on consistency, stability and daily choices that place people at the centre....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-air-crash-investigation-leads-to-detention-of-cypriot-flight-attendant
Turkish authorities briefly detained and interrogated a flight attendant who is a citizen of the Republic of Cyprus, before later releasing her and allowing her to leave the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/let-zelensky-put-down-his-scribble-too-and-let-s-be-done-with-it
I wish to confess the deep emotion that still overwhelms me following the recent patriotic re-emergence of Marios Matsakis. It may have borne little resemblance to the much-celebrated “commando operations” of his illustrious past, those that earned him feverish admiration from reporters of the then-emerging private television channels and elevated him to superhero status....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-protests-grip-iran-as-internet-blackout-enters-fourth-day
Iran entered a third week of nationwide anti-government protests on Monday as a U.S.-based rights group said at least 544 people have been killed, while authorities kept the country largely cut off from the outside world with an ongoing internet blackout....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-team-considers-$100-000-payout-to-every-greenlander
The Trump administration is considering offering as much as $100,000 to every resident of Greenland in a bold and highly controversial push to persuade the Arctic territory to break away from Denmark and join the United States, according to a Reuters report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-speaker-urges-action-as-explosive-video-alleges-presidential-misconduct
A senior Cypriot political leader called for authorities to review an online video alleging corruption and campaign finance violations linked to President Nikos Christodoulides, as claims circulated widely on social media without independent verification....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bombshell-video-targets-president-and-first-lady-alleges-secret-cash-network
A shocking video circulating online has ignited a political firestorm in Cyprus, accusing President Nikos Christodoulides and his family of secretly bypassing campaign finance rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-n-urges-renewal-of-cyprus-peacekeeping-mission-warns-of-rising-military-violations
António Guterres has recommended renewing the mandate of the UNFICYP for another year, while warning that continued military violations and unilateral actions threaten stability along the island’s buffer zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-seizes-russian-oil-tanker-video
The United States is turning up the heat abroad and doing it on two very different fronts at the same time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelensky-in-nicosia-cyprus-suddenly-a-key-player-in-europe
Cyprus found itself at the center of European attention Wednesday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived on the island to attend the official inauguration of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-say-toxicology-results-hold-the-key-in-larnaca-death-and-hospitalizations
Police in Larnaca are investigating an unprecedented case that has left one man dead and four others hospitalized after they all consumed water from the same household water cooler within a 24-hour period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-crowned-europe-s-best-cultural-destination-for-2026
Nicosia has been awarded the title of Europe’s Best Cultural Destination for 2026, earning top recognition from the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization, according to an announcement by the Municipality of Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/museums-come-to-the-rescue-of-presidents
Culture may get polite mentions and modest funding, but under President Nikos Christodoulides it lacks something far more important: a clear vision. Beyond vague promises and small-scale digital upgrades, no major cultural projects or long-term strategy are in sight....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holiday-boom-at-illegal-airport
More than 600 aircraft are expected to land and take off from the illegal airport in Tymbou between December 30, 2025, and January 4, 2026, as airlines ramp up flights for the New Year holiday rush....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-priest-alert-archbishop-issues-urgent-warning-over-man-posing-as-orthodox-cleric
The Archbishop of Cyprus has issued a public warning after reports surfaced of a man falsely presenting himself as an Orthodox cleric....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shuts-down-smuggling-routes-slashes-irregular-migration-86
Cyprus has reduced irregular migrant arrivals by about 86% over the past three years, while sharply increasing returns, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannides said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/menelaos-menelaou-shift-in-cyprus-talks-hints-at-single-state-framework
After years of deadlock, the UN’s call to Security Council resolutions could finally reboot Cyprus talks, hinting at a federal settlement, Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaou says....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greece-and-israel-strengthen-strategic-axis-at-jerusalem-trilateral-summit
Cyprus, Greece and Israel took another step toward closer coordination on Monday, reaffirming their strategic partnership during a trilateral summit held in Jerusalem against the backdrop of mounting geopolitical pressures in the Eastern Mediterranean ....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paris-tokyo-and-belgrade-scrap-major-celebrations-as-global-security-fears-loom-video
As cities around the world reconsider how, or whether, to stage large New Year’s Eve celebrations, the decisions are being shaped as much by memory as by immediate threat. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-vows-action-after-french-court-blocks-extradition-of-property-squatter
Cyprus is preparing a formal protest after a French court refused to extradite an Iranian man accused of seizing Greek Cypriot property in the occupied north, a decision that has stirred political tensions and legal alarm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rare-desert-rains-flood-dubai-and-abu-dhabi
Heavy rain in a part of the world known for sunshine, not storms, brought large parts of the United Arab Emirates to a standstill early Friday, flooding roads in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and disrupting travel just days before the holiday rush....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marriage-isn-t-a-passport-top-court-shuts-down-automatic-citizenship-claim
A landmark ruling by Cyprus’s Supreme Constitutional Court has sent a clear message: marrying a Cypriot does not guarantee Cypriot citizenship....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-strikes-ukrainian-ports-damaging-three-turkish-owned-ships
Russia launched attacks on two Ukrainian ports on Friday, hitting three vessels owned by Turkish companies, including a ship transporting food supplies, according to Ukrainian officials and one of the ship owners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-earthquakes-reported-in-cyprus-within-minutes
Two earthquakes were recorded in Cyprus on Friday evening, occurring only a few minutes apart, according to preliminary information from the European Seismological Center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-social-media-users-mock-1996-killing-of-cypriot-symbol-of-resistance
A wave of provocative social media posts from Turkish accounts has drawn attention in recent days, following the circulation of a video depicting the 1996 killing of Cypriot hero Solomos Solomou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-cyprus-to-bristol-one-dog-brings-a-neighborhood-together
Sometimes, it’s the smallest gestures that make the biggest difference. For Jack McCrossan and his friends, the spark came in the form of a black sheprador named Stevie Ticks, a lively mix of German Shepherd and Labrador, and a proud adoptee from Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-tries-a-new-strategy-curb-irregular-migration-by-expanding-regular-migration
The EU is taking a new swing at its long-standing migration problem, not by tightening the borders, but by opening more legal doors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-no-alcohol-to-vip-only-saudi-loosens-rules-for-wealthy-expats
Saudi Arabia, a country that has banned alcohol for more than 70 years, is quietly letting a new group buy booze, not just diplomats, but wealthy foreigners who can afford an elite ''premium residency.''...
