https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-commission-allocates-€1b-to-flood-affected-nations
The European Commission proposed on Tuesday over €1 billion in financial support from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France deal with the impacts of the severe floods that hit these countries in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-mosquito-borne-triple-e-virus-found-in-the-us-for-first-time-since-2020
Massachusetts has reported its first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or "Triple E," since 2020, marking another instance of the mosquito-borne illness in the United States this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-second-largest-decrease-in-firefighter-jobs-across-eu
The number of firefighters was cut in 12 EU member states, including Cyprus, in 2023, while Cyprus was the country with the second largest drop in the employment of firefighters that year, according to an analysis by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) of EU Labour Force Survey data which was also published recently by Eurostat.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-israel-s-airstrikes-in-lebanon-just-the-beginning
Israel's large-scale airstrikes on Hezbollah missile positions in Lebanon on Sunday have raised fears of an all-out war that could draw in the United States, Iran, and other militant groups across the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-industrial-giants-warn-of-bankruptcy-amid-sanctions-impact
More than 20 major Russian industrial companies, including those in the construction, automotive, and household appliance sectors, have warned they are on the brink of bankruptcy and could halt operations. In a letter to Anton Alikhanov......
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/final-victim-s-body-recovered-from-superyacht-sinking-in-italy
Italian prosecutors are investigating potential manslaughter charges after the superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily, leading to the death of seven people, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah Lynch....
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/ema-slams-eac-for-undermining-electricity-market-competition
The Electricity Market Association (EMA) is expressing concern over recent requests made by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) to President Nicos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-unprecedented-80-drop-in-asylum-applications
Cyprus experienced a sharp reduction in first-time asylum applications in May 2024, marking an over 80% decrease from the previous month, according to data released by Eurostat. ...
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/eu-commissioner-salaries-over-€310-000-a-year
As the European Commission prepares to unveil its 26 new Commissioners, Cyprus has nominated former Minister and Professor Kostas Kadis for the role....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-a-federation-means-for-cyprus-eu-status
We say Cyprus is an indivisible, unified, consubstantial state that could become a federation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-mosquito-day-deadly-dengue-surges-worldwide
World Mosquito Day, observed annually on August 20, serves as a crucial reminder of the dangers posed by mosquito-borne diseases and the ongoing global efforts to combat them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-tech-mogul-mike-lynch-missing-after-superyacht-sinks-in-freak-sicilian-storm
British tech magnate Mike Lynch and five others remain missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off the coast of Sicily early Monday, Italian authorities reported. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-embassy-honors-50th-anniversary-of-ambassador-davies-and-antoinette-varnava-s-deaths
The U.S. Embassy in Nicosia held a series of solemn ceremonies on Monday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the deaths of Ambassador Rodger Davies and Cypriot Embassy employee Antoinette Varnava, who were killed on August 19, 1974, during a tumultuous period in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-declares-mpox-outbreak-in-africa-a-global-health-emergency
Danish biotech company Bavarian Nordic announced Friday that it has submitted data to the European Union’s drug regulator, seeking approval to expand the use of its mpox (formerly monkeypox) vaccine to adolescents aged 12 to 17....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-opposes-turkish-naval-base-plans-in-occupied-cyprus
Russia has expressed opposition to the militarization of the Eastern Mediterranean and supports a viable and just resolution to the Cyprus issue, as well as agreements that prevent any air connections with the Turkish-occupied areas, according to Yuri Pilipson......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-approves-$5-billion-sale-of-patriot-missiles-to-germany
The United States has approved the sale of 600 Patriot air defense missiles to Germany, the Pentagon announced late Thursday. The deal is valued at approximately $5 billion (€4.6 billion) and aims to bolster Germany’s national and territorial defense, enhancing its interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-health-commissioner-calls-emergency-meeting-as-mpox-reaches-europe
The European Union is ramping up its response to the spread of the mpox virus following the first confirmed case in Sweden....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-suspects-us-approval-in-nord-stream-pipeline-attack-vows-retribution
Russia's ambassador to Washington asserted on Friday that Ukraine would not have attacked the Nord Stream gas pipelines without at least tacit approval from the United States, and vowed that Russia would hold those responsible accountable....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-prosecutors-issue-arrest-warrant-in-nord-stream-pipeline-sabotage
German prosecutors have issued their first arrest warrant in connection with the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which run between Russia and Germany....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rose-wine-trend-hits-cyprus-local-demand-and-imports-soar
Light and delicate, with aromas of flowers and fruits, these are just a few ways to describe Rosé Provence wines, which have recently become a global trend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-greenlights-$20-billion-arms-sale-to-israel
The U.S. has approved a $20 billion arms sale to Israel, the State Department announced Tuesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/j-k-rowling-elon-musk-named-in-harassment-complaint-by-olympian-khelif
J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk have been named in a criminal complaint filed with French authorities, alleging "aggravated cyber harassment" against Algerian boxer and newly crowned Olympic champion Imane Khelif. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-host-med9-conference-on-cultural-rights-amid-global-crises
A conference on ''Cultural Rights in Times of Crisis - Contemporary Challenges and Perspectives'' will be held in Cyprus on September 16, within the framework of the 9 Mediterranean Member States of the EU (MED9), Summit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-leads-olympic-medal-count-with-126-china-follows-closely
The Olympic Games have concluded, and the final medal tally reveals the United States once again dominating the overall count, securing a total of 126 medals.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-pushes-for-taiwanization-of-occupied-cyprus
According to Kathimerini reporter Pavlos Xanthoulis, Ankara is intensifying efforts to secure international support for the "Taiwanization" of occupied Cyprus by advocating for direct trade and flights from the region, which could bolster the sovereign equality of the self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/increased-military-activity-linked-to-humanitarian-mission-amid-regional-tensions
The activity observed in the last few days with the presence of ships and/or aircraft in Cyprus is due to the humanitarian role that the country is called upon to assume in light of developments in the region, Government Spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, told CNA on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-alert-for-potential-european-repatriations
The authorities of the Republic of Cyprus are on standby in case there is need to evacuate Europeans or third-country nationals from the region, Deputy Government Spokesman Giannis Antoniou told CNA on Friday....
