https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-bolsters-lebanon-with-€1b-aid-package
The European Union has begun political dialogue with the Lebanese government to implement critical reforms, backed by substantial EU funding. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-boosts-r-d-funding-by-nearly-20-spending-€138m-in-2023
Cyprus significantly boosted its investment in research and development (R&D) in 2023, with government budget allocations rising by 19.8% compared to the previous year, according to new data from Eurostat. This increase is notably higher than the average 5.3% rise observed across the European Union during the same period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversy-as-2-7m-tourists-flock-to-occupied-cyprus
According to Halkin Sesi, citing data on tourism in the pseudo-state, the occupied territories in Cyprus saw an influx of 2.7 million third-country nationals in the first five months of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrest-25-illegal-residents-in-nationwide-crackdown
Members of the Aliens and Immigration Service arrested 25 third-country nationals who were illegally residing in the Republic of Cyprus during a nationwide coordinated operation, authorities said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bangladesh-pm-resigns-flees-to-india-amidst-gen-z-led-protests
Jubilant scenes erupted in Dhaka on Monday after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly anti-government protests. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-orders-embassy-staff-to-evacuate-lebanon-relocate-to-cyprus
The embassy of Sweden has confirmed to CNA that it is relocating its staff from its Embassy in Beirut due to the deteriorating security situation in the country, noting this originally applies for August but could be extended according to the situation in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-in-iran-urged-to-stay-vigilant-as-tensions-escalate
Expect mainly clear skies with some partly cloudy spells in the mountains this afternoon. Winds will be predominantly southwest to northwest, ranging from light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-declares-no-fly-zones-calling-on-aircrafts-to-alter-routes
Iran issued NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) for the central, western, and northwestern regions of the country, advising aircraft to alter their routes. This move comes as fears of a regional war escalate in the Middle East,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marios-georgiou-achieves-historic-olympic-finish-despite-fall
Cypriot gymnast Marios Georgiou made history as one of the country's top Olympic performers, finishing sixth in the horizontal bar event with a score of 13.333.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-eyes-military-backup-from-greece-cyprus-as-tensions-mount
Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev announced that Israel might seek military assistance from the Israeli Air Force and naval support from Athens and Larnaca if the country is attacked.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/91-dead-in-bangladesh-protests-pm-resignation-demanded
Clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday left at least 91 people dead and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at tens of thousands of protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/djokovic-finally-strikes-gold
Novak Djokovic achieved tennis immortality by clinching his first Olympic gold medal and completing the elusive career "Golden Slam" with a dramatic win over Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-refute-rumors-of-cyprus-airspace-closure
Flights to and from Cyprus are continuing as usual, according to Cyprus' Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis. Letymbiotis addressed and refuted online rumors suggesting the alleged closure of the country's airspace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-battles-major-sheep-and-goat-plague-in-11-regions
New cases of sheep and goat plague are expected in Greece, with 35 outbreaks already reported across 11 of the country's 13 regions, according to Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras. Movement and slaughter bans will remain in effect next week to curb the spread....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-marina-gets-€30m-upgrade-port-project-postponed
The government abandoned the joint development of the Larnaca port and marina, announcing on Thursday projects estimated at over €30 million to upgrade the marina and the surrounding area, heeding the suggestions of the city’s local stakeholders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-and-cyprus-alarmed-by-middle-east-unrest-following-assassinations
Athens is deeply concerned about the recent developments in the Middle East, following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniya in Tehran and Hezbollah leader Fouad Shoukr in Beirut....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-stray-dog-law-ignites-protests-over-threat-of-mass-killings
Turkish legislators have approved a controversial law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from the country’s streets, a move that animal rights activists fear could lead to widespread euthanasia or overcrowded shelters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-and-swiss-officials-discuss-migration-cooperation
Cypriot Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nicholas Ioannides thanked his Swiss counterpart, Christine Schraner Burgener, over her country’s financing of infrastructure of the Cypriot Asylum Service.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-leader-killed-in-alleged-israeli-airstrike
Hamas's top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has been killed in Iran, the group confirmed on Wednesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-hints-at-major-developments-in-cyprus-problem-this-august
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with the heads of the country’s diplomatic missions on Tuesday morning, July 30. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-germany-france-and-britain-urge-citizens-to-leave-lebanon
Germany has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon as regional tensions escalate following a deadly rocket strike on the Golan Heights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cnp-asfalistiki-supports-excellence
CNP ASFALISTIKI, the First General Insurance Company in Cyprus, in the context of its multidimensional social contribution, awarded the top graduates of the Master's Degrees in Forensic Psychology and Business Administration of the University of UCLan Cyprus, with the "CNP ASFALISTIKI AWARD"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/opponent-disputes-maduro-s-win-in-venezuelan-election
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term, according to the country's electoral authority, despite exit polls suggesting a decisive opposition victory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-celebrated-the-opening-of-its-3rd-store-in-paphos-and-21st-store-in-cyprus
In a major expansion of its retail network, Lidl Cyprus opened its newest store in the Neon Mall of Pafos on Wednesday 24 July, marking the 3rd Lidl store in a row in the Paphos district and the 21st in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-high-speed-trains-disrupted-by-attack-ahead-of-olympics
Just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, French rail company SNCF reported that its high-speed network was targeted by "malicious acts" that caused a "paralysis" of the system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-highlights-importance-of-defence-readiness-in-zygi
At a time when geopolitical developments and security challenges are constantly changing, maintaining our defence capabilities at high levels is a top priority, Cyprus Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas said on Thursday, at an event for demonstrating the operational capabilities of the National Guard, which took place in the coastal area of Zygi, in the Larnaca district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-signs-€50-million-contract-for-smart-meters
A €50 mln contract for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (ΑΜΙ) was signed on Wednesday between the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-clash-with-netanyahu-s-defense-of-gaza-war-at-capitol
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, telling U.S. lawmakers, “our enemies are your enemies,”......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-electricity-costs-in-cyprus-due-to-lack-of-renewables
As high temperatures drive increased energy demand in Cyprus, the island remains heavily reliant on mazut for electricity production....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-embassy-in-moscow-marks-50-years-since-turkish-invasion
The Cyprus Embassy at Moscow organized a commemorative event on Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The event was co-organized with the Press and Information Office which prepared a photo exhibition and videos from its archives. Expatriate organizations and Greeks of the diaspora in Russia attended the event....
