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1. Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-fires-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-at-ukraine

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. This marks the first reported use of an ICBM in the war, a weapon traditionally designed for long-range nuclear strikes....

2. Turkey slams EU maritime map, escalating tensions with Greece and Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-slams-eu-maritime-map-escalating-tensions-with-greece-and-cyprus

Turkey has voiced sharp criticism of a European Commission map delineating potential maximum maritime zones for Greece, calling it an affront to its territorial claims in the Eastern Mediterranean....

3. US and Greek Embassies in Kyiv close amid major airstrike threat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-embassy-in-kyiv-closes-amid-major-airstrike-threat

The United States has temporarily closed its embassy in Kyiv, citing credible intelligence about a potential major airstrike on November 20. ...

4. Cyprus takes the helm at global maritime trade summit in Hong Kong

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-the-helm-at-global-maritime-trade-summit-in-hong-kong

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has taken center stage at the prestigious Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit, held just ahead of Hong Kong Maritime Week from November 17 to 23. ...

5. Ukraine strikes Russian base with US-supplied ATACMS missiles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-strikes-russian-base-with-us-supplied-atcms-missiles

For the first time, Ukraine has used U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory, targeting a military installation near the town of Karachev in the Bryansk region....

6. Two key undersea communication cables cut in Baltic Sea

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-key-undersea-communication-cables-cut-in-baltic-sea

Two important undersea communication cables in the Baltic Sea were cut recently, and it looks like it was done on purpose. ...

7. Marco Rubio’s key role in U.S.-Cyprus -Greece relations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marco-rubio-s-key-role-in-u-s-cyprus-greece-relations

According to Lena Argiri of Kathimerini Greece, in early 2019, Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator from Florida, was approached by Gus Bilirakis, a fellow Republican U.S. Congressman, and members of the Greek-American lobby....

8. Greek Intelligence declassifies reports on 1974 coup and Turkish invasion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-intelligence-declassifies-reports-on-1974-coup-and-turkish-invasion

The National Intelligence Service of Greece (EYP) has released declassified documents detailing the events surrounding the 1974 Greek-led coup in Cyprus and the subsequent Turkish invasion,...

9. Former NATO commander predicts tensions in Europe after Trump win

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-nato-commander-predicts-tensions-in-europe-after-trump-win

Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election will lead to significant global changes, according to retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis. ...

10. New EU tariffs on Chinese EVs slow Cyprus’ shift to electric cars

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-eu-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-slow-cyprus-shift-to-electric-cars

The European Union's new tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, reaching as high as 35.3%, are expected to significantly impact Cyprus' already slow-moving EV market, according to a report by Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....

11. Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, evacuations underway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-soccer-fans-attacked-in-amsterdam-evacuations-underway

Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam overnight Thursday, following a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, prompting the Israeli government to dispatch planes to evacuate its citizens....

12. Trump declares victory: ''God spared me to save the country''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-declares-victory-god-spared-me-to-save-the-country

Donald Trump has done it again. Not only is he back in the White House, but he’s also making history as the first former president to win a second, non-consecutive term....

13. Cyprus watches closely as U.S. election stays too close to call

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-watches-closely-as-u-s-election-stays-too-close-to-call

Cyprus has been on edge overnight, closely watching the unfolding U.S. presidential election. As vote counts continue in critical states, the race remains too close to call....

14. Netanyahu fires defense minister amid growing political tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-fires-defense-minister-gallant-amid-growing-political-tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after prolonged disputes on national security and domestic issues, further straining Netanyahu's coalition government....

15. Amathus residents oppose unaccompanied minor housing plans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amathus-residents-oppose-unaccompanied-minor-housing-plans

The Municipality of Amathus has voiced concerns over the Ministry of Welfare’s evolving plans to establish facilities for unaccompanied minors, though recent discussions suggest a shift in approach....

16. White House locks down with fences and barricades ahead of Election Day

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/white-house-locks-down-with-fences-and-barricades-ahead-of-election-day

With Americans casting their votes on Tuesday, fears of civil unrest are surging as a razor-thin presidential race between incumbent Donald Trump......

17. U.S. election countdown: What’s at stake for Cyprus and Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-election-countdown-what-s-at-stake-for-cyprus-and-europe

With the U.S. election just a day away, the world is on edge. This isn’t just a choice between two candidates; it's about the future direction of the United States and how that might echo across the globe, including in Europe and Cyprus....

18. Greek-American community in Queens divided as US election stirs deep tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-american-community-in-queens-divided-as-us-election-stirs-deep-tensions

In Astoria, Queens—a long-standing Greek-American hub—the upcoming U.S. election has created deep rifts in a typically tight-knit community....

19. Cyprus becomes a key player in U.S. military strategy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-becomes-a-key-player-in-u-s-military-strategy

Cyprus is working to strengthen its military cooperation with the United States, particularly following recent discussions between President Nicos Christodoulides and President Joe Biden....

20. Cyprus shifts westward with historic White House meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shifts-westward-with-historic-white-house-meeting

President Nicos Christodoulides recently met with U.S. President Joe Biden in a historic visit to the White House, marking a new chapter in Cyprus’ foreign policy as it turns toward the West, according to a report by Yiannis Ioannou in this Sunday's Kathimerini....

21. Elon Musk’s $35 million Texas family compound

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elon-musk-s-$35-million-texas-family-compound

In a move seemingly straight out of the US TV series 'Sister Wives', Elon Musk has reportedly bought a massive $35 million estate in Austin, Texas, designed as a family hub for his 11 children and two of their mothers....

22. Cypriot President's White House visit sparks hope and debate over path to unity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-s-white-house-visit-sparks-hope-and-debate-over-path-to-unity

Cypriots are closely watching President Nicos Christodoulides' recent White House meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, seeing it as a pivotal moment that could bolster efforts toward a fair solution to the Cyprus problem. ...

23. Tensions ease in Deneia as Turkish troops, farmers withdraw amid UN monitoring

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-ease-in-deneia-as-turkish-troops-farmers-withdraw-amid-un-monitoring

Turkish soldiers and farmers who had gathered in the buffer zone near Deneia early Wednesday have withdrawn after blocking Greek Cypriot farmers from accessing their fields, according to local authorities. ...

24. North Korea sends 10,000 troops to aid Russia, sparking international alarm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/north-korea-sends-10-000-troops-to-aid-russia-sparking-international-alarm

Western leaders say North Korea has sent roughly 10,000 soldiers to bolster Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says risks escalating the conflict beyond Ukrainian borders....

25. Cyprus’ strategic value highlighted in Biden and Christodoulides meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-strategic-value-highlighted-in-biden-and-christodoulides-meeting

In what is seen as a pivotal meeting at the White House, President Joe Biden welcomes Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties amid escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean....

26. Cyprus and US: A partnership through decades of change and challenge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-us-a-partnership-through-decades-of-change-and-challenge

As President Nikos Christodoulides arrives at the White House today for an anticipated meeting with President Joe Biden, this event represents a defining moment in Cyprus-U.S. relations....

27. 26-year-old injured in APOEL-Anorthosis fan clash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/26-year-old-injured-in-apoel-anorthosis-fan-clash

A 26-year-old man sustained facial fractures and other injuries in clashes that erupted Monday night following the football match between APOEL and Anorthosis at GSP Stadium, police said....

28. Cyprus finance chief moved amid questions over government transparency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-finance-chief-moved-amid-questions-over-government-transparency

Papnayiotis Rougalas reports in this Sunday's Kathimerini that the Council of Ministers of Cyprus announced a significant reshuffle on Thursday,...

29. FM Kombos rejects ‘middle ground’ in solution talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fm-kombos-rejects-‘middle-ground-in-solution-talks

In a recent interview with Kathimerini's Andreas Kimitris, Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos addressed the current state of Cyprus peace talks and the broader geopolitical landscape...

30. Germany: €60 billion budget shortfall rocks Europe's largest economy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-€60-billion-budget-shortfall-rocks-europe-s-largest-economy

Germany’s tax revenues are projected to fall nearly €60 billion short of earlier expectations over the next five years, intensifying budget challenges for Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government and straining the already fragile three-party coalition....

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