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121. Cyprus activates national plan for potential evacuations from Lebanon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-activates-national-plan-for-potential-evacuations-from-lebanon

Nicosia remains on high alert as it prepares for potential crises stemming from escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, including the possibility of a large-scale conflict involving Hezbollah in Lebanon....

122. Cyprus worried about inflation as tensions rise between Israel and Iran

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-worried-about-inflation-as-tensions-rise-between-israel-and-iran

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran could disrupt global energy supply chains, with Cyprus likely to feel the effects....

123. $1,800 boat trips in high demand amid Lebanon conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/$1-800-boat-trips-in-high-demand-amid-lebanon-conflict

Before war engulfed Lebanon, the Princess 2010 yacht was a symbol of leisure, cruising along the coast with passengers paying $600 each to enjoy its 24-meter luxury. ...

124. Cyprus chosen as base for Belgian military operation to rescue nationals from Lebanon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-chosen-as-base-for-belgian-military-operation-to-rescue-nationals-from-lebanon

Belgium's federal government is deploying troops to Cyprus on Thursday in preparation for the possible evacuation of Belgian citizens from Lebanon, as tensions rise in the region, Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder told Belga news agency....

125. Caught between a rock and a hard place

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/caught-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place

According to Kathimerini's Manolis Kostidis, Turkey is navigating a tense situation following Iran's recent missile strikes on Israel....

126. Cypriots evacuated from Lebanon with help from Greek Air Force (vid)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-evacuated-from-lebanon-with-help-from-greek-air-force

A Greek Air Force C-130 aircraft arrived in Cyprus on Thursday, safely evacuating 38 Cypriot citizens from Lebanon, following a request through the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Beirut....

127. Greece braces for uncontrolled migration amid Middle East crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-braces-for-uncontrolled-migration-amid-middle-east-crisis

Greece is bracing for a potential wave of uncontrolled migration, a concern highlighted during Wednesday’s meeting of the country’s National Security Council (KYSYEA)....

128. Israeli airstrike hits Beirut, killing six in escalating conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrike-hits-beirut-killing-six-in-escalating-conflict

Israel bombed central Beirut early Thursday, killing at least six people, following its deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes with Hezbollah. ...

129. Israel’s Ambassador to Cyprus denies abduction rumors, confirms he is safe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-ambassador-to-cyprus-denies-abduction-rumors-confirms-he-is-safe

Israel's Ambassador to Cyprus, Oren Anolik, assured the public on Tuesday that he is safe following false rumors circulating on social media about his alleged abduction. ...

130. Lights in sky over Cyprus linked to Iranian missile launches, no immediate threat (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lights-in-sky-over-cyprus-linked-to-iranian-missile-launches-no-immediate-threat

Cyprus residents reported seeing bright lights in the sky on Tuesday night, which may be linked to the debris from Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward Israel. ...

131. Iran fires missiles at Israel, escalating tensions in the region

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-fires-missiles-at-israel-escalating-tensions-in-the-region

Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, dramatically increasing tensions in the already unstable Middle East. The attack, which saw around 180 missiles fired, sent millions of Israelis scrambling to bomb shelters and heightened fears of an all-out war between Israel and Iran....

132. Israeli troops launch ground offensive in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-troops-launch-ground-offensive-in-lebanon-targeting-hezbollah

Israeli forces have launched a ''limited, localized, and targeted'' ground operation inside southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday....

133. Over 1,000 dead, one million displaced as Israel strikes Lebanon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-000-dead-one-million-displaced-as-israel-strikes-lebanon

European Union foreign ministers will hold an emergency meeting Monday night to address rising tensions in the Middle East following Israel’s airstrikes on Lebanon over the weekend and the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah....

134. Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates after Nasrallah’s assassination

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-hezbollah-conflict-escalates-after-nasrallah-s-assassination

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has entered a new and uncertain phase following the death of Hezbollah’s leader, Syed Hassan Nasrallah. ...

135. Turkish warships to anchor in occupied Cyprus for naval celebrations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-warships-to-anchor-in-occupied-cyprus-for-naval-celebrations

The Turkish warships TCG Meltem (P-334) and TCG Bartın (F-504) are set to anchor in the occupied territories on September 27 as part of celebrations marking the ''Victory of Preveza'' and the ''Day of the Naval Forces,'' according to a report by Bayimsiz Gazette....

136. President criticizes Turkey at UN, calls for peace and reunification

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-criticizes-turkey-at-un-calls-for-peace-and-reunification

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, speaking at the UN General Assembly, criticized Turkey’s ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus and rejected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's characterization of the 1974 invasion as a ''peace operation.'' ...

137. UN: Over 90,000 displaced by Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-over-90-000-displaced-by-israeli-airstrikes-on-lebanon

The United Nations announced Wednesday that more than 90,000 individuals have been displaced due to five days of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon amid rising tensions in the region. The UN’s International Organization for Migration reported 90,530 newly displaced persons since Monday....

138. Christodoulides: Ready for talks ''Anytime, Anywhere''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-ready-for-talks-anytime-anywhere

According to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, President Nicos Christodoulides expressed his readiness for a trilateral meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ''anytime and anywhere'' in a bid to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks. ...

139. Cyprus, Greece, and France discuss regional tensions and energy in New York

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greece-and-france-discuss-regional-tensions-and-energy-in-new-york

Leaders from Cyprus, Greece, and France met in New York on Tuesday to discuss rising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and a major energy project connecting Cyprus and Greece....

140. Parliament to review leadership replacement rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-to-review-leadership-replacement-rules

Cyprus' Parliament Speaker Annita Demetriou has called for urgent talks to establish clear rules for permanently replacing the President and Speaker of Parliament when needed....

141. U.S. sends more troops to Middle East as tensions rise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-sends-more-troops-to-middle-east-as-tensions-rise

The U.S. is planning to send more troops to the Middle East to help evacuate Americans if fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon gets worse, according to defense officials....

142. Israeli airstrikes kill 492 in Lebanon, deadliest day since 2006

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrikes-kill-492-in-lebanon-deadliest-day-since-2006

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated to its most lethal point in years on Monday, as Israeli airstrikes killed 492 people in Lebanon......

143. Tensions flare over Auditor General appointment threat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-flare-over-auditor-general-appointment-threat

Cyprus is facing a political storm after DIKO MP Zacharias Koulias repeated his threat to appoint a new auditor general while temporarily leading Parliament next week, ...

144. Cyprus needs new strategy to grow winter tourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-needs-new-strategy-to-grow-winter-tourism

According to an article written by Dorita Yiannakou in this Sunday's Kathimerini, this year has been a steady one for winter tourism in Cyprus, showing the sector’s strength despite various regional challenges....

145. Protest outside Presidential Palace against auditor general's suspension

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protest-outside-presidential-palace-against-auditor-general-s-suspension

A protest organized by the left-wing AKEL party took place outside the Presidential Palace on Monday, under the slogan ''Against the system of corruption and cover-up!''...

146. Supreme Court ruling shakes political landscape in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-ruling-shakes-political-landscape-in-cyprus

In a report written by Kathimerini's Christos Bouris, the recent decision by the Supreme Court to remove Odysseus Michaelides from his role as Auditor General marks a significant and historic event in Cyprus. ...

147. Israel's shadow operations: A timeline of tactics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-shadow-operations-a-timeline-of-tactics

Israel is suspected of conducting various covert operations, including recent explosions of Hezbollah devices in Lebanon and cyberattacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. ...

148. How did Israel turn Hezbollah’s pagers into deadly weapons?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-did-israel-turn-hezbollah-s-pagers-into-deadly-weapons

Israel orchestrated the recent explosions of Hezbollah-linked pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, according to defense and intelligence sources, leading to the deaths of at least 32 people and injuring thousands....

149. Dutch government requests opt-out from EU asylum rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-government-requests-opt-out-from-eu-asylum-rules

The Netherlands’ new coalition government, led by Geert Wilders’ far-right Party For Freedom (PVV), has requested an opt-out from the European Union’s asylum rules,...

150. EU Commission refuses Dutch request to leave asylum system

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-refuses-dutch-request-to-leave-asylum-system

In a surprising move, the Netherlands has requested an opt-out from the EU migration and asylum system, just days after Germany reintroduced border controls. ...

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