https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/politico-eu-urged-to-establish-spy-agency-to-combat-espionage
The European Union needs a dedicated intelligence agency to strengthen defense against espionage and foreign interference, according to a new report from former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, released Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/16-injured-as-truck-crashes-into-bus-stop-near-gillot-israel
A serious incident unfolded earlier today when a truck crashed into a bus stop at a busy intersection near Gillot in central Israel, injuring several people, according to Israeli police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-urges-banks-to-show-social-responsibility-despite-sector-s-strength
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) released its annual Financial Stability Report for 2023 on Tuesday, indicating that the financial sector is overall strong and capable of handling unexpected challenges. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/politico-giuliani-ordered-to-hand-over-property-to-pay-defamation-suit
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal judge to hand over a significant portion of his property, including his luxury Upper East Side apartment, to two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation case against him....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-under-siege-as-cyberattacks-raise-alarms
Since October 17, hackers have been launching a series of targeted attacks on various organizations and companies across Cyprus, sparking public debate about the country's ability to fend off cyber threats. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-high-alert-after-cyberattack-threat-by-hackers
Cyprus state services are closely monitoring developments following a warning of an imminent cyberattack targeting the country's critical infrastructure, although no attack has occurred yet, according to well-informed sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/almost-three-quarters-of-wildlife-lost-due-to-human-actions
Human activity is causing a significant decline in wildlife around the globe, according to a new report from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/taavi-roivas-on-why-ai-is-the-future-of-government
Taavi Rõivas, Estonia’s former Prime Minister, visited Cyprus for the Digital Agenda Summit 2024, where he was invited to speak about Estonia’s pioneering journey in creating a fully digitized government....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-greece-strengthen-defense-ties-in-iris-2024-exercises
The final phase of the ''IRIS - 2024'' exercise, part of the Transatlantic Tactical Post-Troop Exercise (TAMS), took place in Kalo Chorio with the notable participation of two F-16 fighter aircraft from the Hellenic Air Force. This marks their first involvement since 2019....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-startups-take-the-spotlight-at-the-digital-agenda-summit
This year’s Digital Agenda Summit will feature some of Cyprus's most exciting startups, showcasing how they've turned their innovative ideas into real-world success. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/threats-made-against-speed-camera-operator-in-larnaca
A speed camera operator reported receiving verbal threats from three individuals early this morning in Larnaca, according to police.
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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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iris-the-sea-crow-sets-record-with-500-kilometer-journey-across-cyprus
In a surprising and unprecedented journey, Iris, a young Sea Crow fitted with a satellite transmitter in February, has stunned researchers by covering nearly 500 kilometers across Cyprus in just three days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-is-not-at-risk-from-iran-s-ballistic-missiles
The recent escalation between Israel and Iran—marked by Tehran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel Tuesday night—and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon have raised concerns for the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-declares-un-secretary-general-persona-non-grata-over-iran-attack-response
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz announced today that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been declared ''persona non grata'' in Israel, accusing him of not condemning the massive missile attack launched by Iran against Israel last Tuesday....
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....
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....
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, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-and-israel-trade-heavy-fire-as-conflict-escalates
Hezbollah and Israel exchanged intense fire Sunday, with the Lebanese militant group launching rockets deep into northern Israel following one of the heaviest bombardments of the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-join-world-leaders-at-un-s-summit-of-the-future
Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, is expected to participate in the Summit of the Future, a high-level global summit convened by the United Nations (UN), which will take place on Monday 23rd of September 2024 at the UNHQ in New York....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-financial-experts-visit-cyprus-to-tackle-money-laundering
A delegation of financial experts from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) will visit Cyprus from September 15 to September 19, 2024, for high-level discussions on money laundering and financial crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eunomia-5-aeronautical-exercise-begins-today
The aeronautical exercise "EUNOMIA" kicked off on Thursday for its fifth consecutive year, involving Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and France as part of the Quadrilateral Cooperation (QUAD). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-and-russia-set-for-new-naval-exercises-in-sea-of-japan
China’s Defense Ministry announced on Monday the start of joint naval and air exercises with Russia, dubbed “Northern United-2024,” scheduled for this month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-tries-to-help-trump-beat-harris-in-u-s-election-2024
Russia is intensifying its efforts to interfere in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, aiming to help Donald Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris, according to U.S. intelligence officials. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-jets-target-hezbollah-rocket-launchers-amid-escalating-tensions
Israeli jets launched extensive airstrikes on Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon early Sunday, in what the Israeli military described as a "pre-emptive" action against the Lebanon-based militant group....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-urges-coordinated-efforts-for-mpox-vaccine-donations
EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides has called on EU health ministers to coordinate and collaborate on donating vaccines and treatments for mpox (monkeypox)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suez-canal-blockage-and-south-china-sea-clashes-threaten-global-trade
Although the pandemic-induced disruptions in global supply chains have eased and water flow in the Panama Canal has improved, new threats to international trade have emerged....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-intensifies-fight-against-illicit-tobacco-trade
The illicit tobacco trade in Ukraine, one of Europe's most prominent black markets for cigarettes, is sending shockwaves through the economies of neighboring countries,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/closing-ceremony-script-changed-after-controversial-opening-at-olympics-2024
Thierry Reboul, the executive director of the Olympic Games' closing ceremony, revealed he had to revise the script multiple times following backlash over the opening event on the Seine.
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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. ...
