https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-linked-firms-and-individuals-added-to-new-sanctions-list
The United States announced new sanctions on Wednesday, targeting individuals and companies linked to Cyprus as part of its ongoing efforts to counter Russian aggression. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-submits-bill-to-join-u-s-visa-waiver-program
The Cyprus government submitted a bill to the House of Representatives plenary on Thursday, aiming to fulfill the necessary preconditions for the Republic of Cyprus to join the United States Visa Waiver Program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-report-flags-rising-tensions-in-cyprus-buffer-zone
A new UN report by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raises serious concerns about rising tensions in Cyprus, where actions by Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot forces are undermining the authority of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/democrats-urge-biden-to-withdraw-from-2024-elections
In the wake of Joe Biden's recent debate with Donald Trump, Democratic pressures mount for the American president to be forthright about his health condition. Questions swirl about the responsibilities of his closest aides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepared-for-lebanon-conflict-fallout-says-kombos
A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-and-stewart-confer-on-security-issues-in-cyprus-buffer-zone
The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative to Cyprus, Colin Stewart, expressed concern about the militarization of the buffer zone......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-u-s-celebrate-strengthened-ties-at-u-s-independence-day-event
The 248th anniversary of U.S. Independence was marked with a grand celebration hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia on Tuesday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-announces-€10-million-boost-for-cyprus-tourism
President Nikos Christodoulides announced a €10 million increase in the 2025 budget for the Deputy Ministry of Tourism to enhance Cyprus's international promotion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reunification-talks-face-challenges-un-envoy-finds-parties-far-apart
The ongoing efforts to reunify Cyprus have hit another roadblock, as the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, former Colombian Foreign Minister Ms. Holguin, finds significant gaps between the negotiating parties. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pledges-€300k-to-enhance-missing-persons-efforts
The recruitment of eight new archaeologists and the purchase of an excavator is ensured by the funding contributed by the Republic of Cyprus to the Committee......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prountzos-says-municipalities-are-here-to-serve-the-citizens
The newly appointed Mayor of Nicosia, Charalambos Prountzos, expressed strong confidence in the success of local government reform during the mayoral handover ceremony....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-rally-wins-first-round-in-france-s-parliamentary-elections
In a decisive first round of voting, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) emerged as the front-runner in France's parliamentary elections......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/afghan-mother-s-son-kidnapped-by-turkish-father-in-occupied-cyprus
The Afghan mother, residing in the government-controlled areas after seeking political asylum, has condemned the abduction of her 3-year-old son by his Turkish father in the northern occupied territories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/varosha-resolution-pace-calls-for-return-to-legal-owners
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Thursday approved a resolution calling for the return of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cancels-russian-billionaires-passports-from-christofias-era
Cyprus has revoked the citizenship of two high-profile Russian oligarchs who were naturalized during the presidency of Demetris Christofias. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-meets-trafficking-standards-us-state-department-report
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, the State Department said in its report regarding "In Persons Trafficking"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/japan-israeli-tourist-s-hotel-reservation-canceled-over-war-crimes
A hotel in Kyoto allegedly canceled an Israeli tourist’s reservation citing “war crimes,” prompting criticism from local officials who condemned the move as a violation of regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assange-leaves-uk-for-australia-after-years-of-hiding-in-us-plea-deal
After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges and go free....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-looks-to-washington-for-key-defense-and-visa-policy-changes
In a bid to strengthen its relationship with the United States, Cyprus is focusing on two crucial dossiers: lifting the U.S. arms embargo and joining the U.S. Visa Waiver Program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-shipwrecks-off-italy-leave-11-dead-and-64-missing
According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), more than 3,150 migrants died or went missing in the Mediterranean last year, making it the deadliest migration route in the world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sony-music-acquires-queen-s-catalogue-for-$1-27-billion
Queen's music catalogue, along with other copyrights, is in the process of being acquired by Sony Music for $1.27 billion, sources have confirmed to Variety.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-extends-electricity-subsidies-amid-high-temperatures
Cyprus will extend electricity subsidies until the end of October to help citizens cope with the high summer temperatures, President Nicos Christodoulides announced after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-biden-eases-path-to-citizenship-for-500-000-undocumented-spouses
President Joe Biden is set to announce a major reform to U.S. immigration policy, offering up to 500,000 undocumented spouses of American citizens an easier path to legal status and U.S. citizenship. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-cyprus-launch-strategic-dialogue-post-blinken-kombos-meeting
Cyprus and US confirmed Monday the strategic aspect of their relationship and set the timetable for the beginning of the Strategic Dialogue which is going to be starting in September....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-investment-and-educational-opportunities-rise-in-cyprus
The recent meeting between Cypriot Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kompos and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has underscored the strong and growing ties between Cyprus and the United States......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-dissolves-war-cabinet-amid-gantz-s-exit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the six-member war cabinet following the exit of centrist former general Benny Gantz from the government, an Israeli official said Monday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/frederick-university-is-once-again-the-best-performing-university-in-cyprus-in-the-times-higher-education-impact-rankings
With a total of 2,152 institutions from all over the world participating in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, Frederick University has been placed among the top 201-300 universities for the second consecutive year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-and-uk-universities-slip-in-global-rankings
MIT continues to dominate the QS World University Rankings for the 13th year in a row. The latest rankings, which measure both job prospects and sustainability, show Imperial College London jumping to the second spot. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-replaces-dangerous-asbestos-sewer-pipes-in-nicosia
The European Commission announced Thursday that work has begun to replace old asbestos pipes in the Nicosia sewer system. The project is funded by the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot Community and will be carried out by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unhcr-concerns-over-asylum-seekers-trapped-in-buffer-zone
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has raised alarms over the safety and well-being of 31 asylum-seekers, including seven children, who are reportedly stranded in the UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus....
