https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/36-1-of-cypriot-women-affected-by-gender-violence
A recent European survey has revealed alarming figures about gender-based violence in Cyprus, showing that 36.1% of women have experienced physical violence, threats, or sexual violence, either from a partner or another individual....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-overturns-french-ruling-blaming-woman-for-divorce-due-to-lack-of-sex
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has sided with a French woman who was blamed by French courts for the breakdown of her marriage because she did not engage in sexual relations with her husband....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heated-dispute-with-delivery-driver-turns-violent
A shocking video making rounds on social media captures a heated confrontation in Limassol, where a man physically assaulted a food delivery driver during a dispute....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/murderer-behind-bars-gives-controversial-podcast-interview
In a bizarre and controversial turn of events, Loy Dejan, a notorious four-time murderer, has made waves by giving an online interview from his prison cell, further igniting concerns over the rampant use of mobile phones inside Cyprus' Central Prison....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chaos-erupts-at-blinken-s-final-press-conference-over-gaza-ceasefire-deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference turned chaotic on Thursday when security forcibly removed two individuals who disrupted the event, accusing the U.S. government of complicity in the ongoing violence in Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-moves-to-strip-citizenship-for-national-security-threats
Sweden’s political parties have reached a consensus that dual citizens who commit crimes threatening national security should lose their citizenship. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pro-palestinian-slogans-outside-the-presidential-palace
Hundreds of members of the Pancyprian Peace Council and other citizens gathered to protest against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/political-islam-is-changing-what-it-means-for-the-middle-east-and-cyprus
Sayyid Qutb (1906-1966) is often regarded as the father of modern militant Islam. He reshaped the concept of jihad, transforming it from its Quranic meaning into a radicalized interpretation that gave rise to political Islam. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twelve-dead-including-two-children-after-bar-fight-in-montenegro-turns-tragic
A gunman in Cetinje, Montenegro, killed 12 people, including two children, following a violent altercation at a bar, according to authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attempted-murder-charges-loom-over-flare-incident-at-football-match
What started as an ordinary football game between AEL and Apollon in Limassol quickly turned into a dramatic and dangerous incident, leaving one policeman injured and the AEL indoor stadium vandalized....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-a-year-of-change-and-controversy-in-cyprus
2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asma-al-assad-denied-uk-return-for-cancer-treatment
Asma al-Assad, the wife of fallen Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, is facing a difficult reality in her battle with cancer. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/video-shows-handcuffed-inmate-fatally-beaten
Shocking footage from body-worn cameras shows the violent treatment of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate, by correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility in New York....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/amid-war-and-displacement-gaza-s-christians-hold-onto-faith-we-re-still-here
In Gaza, where war has ravaged communities, a small but resilient group of Christians has continued to celebrate Christmas, defying the odds and remaining steadfast despite the intense challenges they face....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pizza-dispute-turns-violent-in-paphos
What began as a disagreement over cold pizza escalated into an alleged assault and property damage in Paphos on Thursday, December 26....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-nine-year-old-among-the-dead-200-injured
A festive evening in the eastern German city of Magdeburg turned into a horrific tragedy on Friday when a car drove through a crowded Christmas market, killing five people, including a nine-year-old child, and injuring more than 200 others....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dominique-pelicot-sentenced-to-20-years-for-crimes-of-sexual-violence
In a landmark ruling, a French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot, 72, to 20 years in prison for orchestrating and participating in prolonged sexual violence against his ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syria-s-new-leader-calls-for-lifting-sanctions-says-country-no-longer-a-threat
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new de facto leader of syria, has urged the international community to lift sanctions on the war-torn country, insisting syria no longer poses a threat to its neighbors or to the west....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elpis-is-a-lifeline-for-victims-of-domestic-violence
The “ELPIS” application, designed specifically for victims of domestic violence at high risk, will become operational in the coming days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-urges-families-to-make-children-during-first-visit-to-corsica
In his first-ever visit to Corsica, Pope Francis delivered a clear message about the need for more children, urging families to embrace parenthood amid declining global birth rates. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brutal-attack-in-the-heart-of-nicosia-leaves-29-year-old-man-injured
A scene straight out of a movie unfolded on the streets of Nicosia late Sunday night, as a 29-year-old Greek Cypriot man was violently beaten by a group of about 30 young men....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-man-is-entitled-to-do-whatever-he-wants-–-kostas-malekkos
A wave of criticism has followed controversial comments made by former footballer Kostas Malekkos on a popular TV show, with the Pancyprian Association of Single Parent Families and Friends demanding accountability from both the police and the Broadcasting Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-dust-has-yet-to-settle-in-syria
Many Syrian parents at my child’s school expressed a desire to return home now that Bashar al-Assad’s regime has collapsed. I urged them to wait. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-mafia-turf-war-turns-athens-streets-into-a-battleground
A brutal daylight ambush on Monday in the suburb of Glyfada in southern Athens marked the latest chapter in the violent turf war among Turkish organized crime factions operating in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/manhunt-ends-as-suspect-charged-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-s-shooting
On December 4, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-surprising-rise-of-al-jolani-and-its-implications-for-syria-and-cyprus
No one expected that al-Jolani, a man who began his journey in the Salafi jihadism of al-Qaeda’s Syrian branch, would lead such a counteroffensive from the anti-Assad Sunni opposition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commission-approves-€2-6-million-agreement-with-undp-to-advance-cmp-efforts
The European Commission has entered into a €2.6 million partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance the efforts of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mr-george-s-story-a-struggle-for-respect-and-equality-in-cyprus
A lawyer friend recently shared with me the story of Mr. George, a 72-year-old Cypriot. George, a retired teacher, spent his entire life concealing his sexual identity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-now-in-effect-after-13-months-of-conflict
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, starting at 4 a.m. local time (2 a.m. UK time). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-slams-icc-s-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant
In a strong rebuttal to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Embassy in Cyprus accused the court of undermining its own credibility and legitimacy....
