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New EU rules open Cyprus's troubled loan market to foreign investors

New EU rules open Cyprus's troubled loan market to foreign investors

In a move that could reshape Cyprus's financial landscape, Parliament recently passed a European Directive that makes it easier for foreign investors to buy non-performing loans (NPLs) in the country....

26-year-old injured in APOEL-Anorthosis fan clash

26-year-old injured in APOEL-Anorthosis fan clash

A 26-year-old man sustained facial fractures and other injuries in clashes that erupted Monday night following the football match between APOEL and Anorthosis at GSP Stadium, police said....

Cyprus honors 1940 heroes with National Day parade

Cyprus honors 1940 heroes with National Day parade

Cyprus commemorated "Ohi Day" on Monday, honoring Greece's 1940 defiance against Axis forces with ceremonies and a military parade in Nicosia....

Luxembourg’s Deputy PM visits Cyprus for trade talks

Luxembourg’s Deputy PM visits Cyprus for trade talks

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel is paying......

Increase in missing minors from Cyprus juvenile homes raises alarms

Increase in missing minors from Cyprus juvenile homes raises alarms

Cyprus is grappling with a steady rise in cases of minors disappearing from juvenile homes, a long-standing issue of national welfare policy....

From TikTok to Parliament? Cyprus influencers set sights on 2026 Elections

From TikTok to Parliament? Cyprus influencers set sights on 2026 Elections

Since Fidia's Panayiotou's election to the European Parliament, with nearly 73,000 votes, political observers in Cyprus have been analyzing the so-called "Fidias phenomenon."...

Sunny skies, seasonal temps expected this week

Sunny skies, seasonal temps expected this week

Today’s forecast calls for mostly clear skies across Cyprus, with light, variable winds shifting to marine breezes at around 3 Beauforts by afternoon. ...

A must-see artistic event in Cyprus!

A must-see artistic event in Cyprus!

Kapopoulos Auction House will present a live auction of Artworks at the Ajax Hotel in Limassol on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m....

Cyprus finance chief moved amid questions over government transparency

Cyprus finance chief moved amid questions over government transparency

Papnayiotis Rougalas reports in this Sunday's Kathimerini that the Council of Ministers of Cyprus announced a significant reshuffle on Thursday,...

EU pushing for economic ties with Turkey, but where does that leave Cyprus?

EU pushing for economic ties with Turkey, but where does that leave Cyprus?

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis, Brussels and Berlin are working to upgrade the Turkish Customs Union, viewing it as a pathway to strengthen economic ties with Turkey. ...

FM Kombos rejects ‘middle ground’ in solution talks

FM Kombos rejects ‘middle ground’ in solution talks

In a recent interview with Kathimerini's Andreas Kimitris, Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos addressed the current state of Cyprus peace talks and the broader geopolitical landscape...

Norway’s billion-dollar man says Americans ''just work harder'' than Europeans

Norway’s billion-dollar man says Americans ''just work harder'' than Europeans

Norway’s ''billion-dollar man'' Nicolai Tangen, who manages Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, says America’s success over Europe comes down to one simple factor: Americans work harder....

Why Anthony Hopkins’ joyful dance to ''Zorba the Greek'' inspires us all

Why Anthony Hopkins’ joyful dance to ''Zorba the Greek'' inspires us all

Sir Anthony Hopkins, the iconic actor known for his powerful roles, recently gifted his followers a rare glimpse into his more playful side. In a short video posted on his Instagram and Facebook, the 85-year-old actor danced with joyful abandon to the classic tune "Zorba the Greek."...

16 injured as truck crashes into bus stop near Gillot, Israel

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....

Germany: €60 billion budget shortfall rocks Europe's largest economy

Germany: €60 billion budget shortfall rocks Europe's largest economy

Germany’s tax revenues are projected to fall nearly €60 billion short of earlier expectations over the next five years, intensifying budget challenges for Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government and straining the already fragile three-party coalition....

Cyprus achieves first A-level credit rating in major milestone

Cyprus achieves first A-level credit rating in major milestone

Scope Ratings has upgraded Cyprus's credit rating to A- from BBB+, marking the country's first A-level rating from a major credit agency....

Clocks fall back, but the debate over daylight saving time ticks on

Clocks fall back, but the debate over daylight saving time ticks on

As clocks across Cyprus and much of Europe turned back an hour early Sunday, the annual ritual of falling back once again sparked the question: Is it time to let go of daylight saving time?...

Eureka Massalia Hosts ''The Charity Fashion Show'' with MUST

Eureka Massalia Hosts ''The Charity Fashion Show'' with MUST

Eureka Massalia and MUST are proud to announce the return of ''Eureka Massalia The Charity Fashion Show,'' Cyprus’s premier annual charity fashion event. This year’s highly anticipated show will take place on November 14, 2024, at 7:30 PM at the Royal Hall in Nicosia....

Kid-approved eats: Cyprus restaurants where food and fun meet!

Kid-approved eats: Cyprus restaurants where food and fun meet!

Looking for a restaurant where the kids can play while you enjoy a delicious meal? These family-friendly spots in Cyprus offer tasty dishes and fun activities for little ones, making them perfect for a relaxed family outing....

Spanish scientists uncover potential source of Atlantis legend

Spanish scientists uncover potential source of Atlantis legend

A team of Spanish scientists may have uncovered the origin of the legendary lost city of Atlantis. ...

Kathimerini Cyprus to launch Eleni Xenou's ''XEIROGRAPHO''

Kathimerini Cyprus to launch Eleni Xenou's ''XEIROGRAPHO''

Kathimerini Cyprus Publications is excited to announce the upcoming launch of ''XEIROGRAPHO'' (''MANUSCRIPT''), a captivating collection of handwritten stories by journalist and writer Eleni Xenou. The book will be presented on October 30, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Casteliotissa Hall....

Harris and Trump neck and neck in final stretch

Harris and Trump neck and neck in final stretch

As the November 5 election approaches, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a tight race for the White House, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll, which shows them tied at 48% among likely voters. ...

Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Minister honored by International Propeller Club

Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Minister honored by International Propeller Club

Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanoli has been selected by the International Propeller Club Awards Committee as the Maritime Person of the Year for 2024 Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced in a written statement on Friday....

President urges faster completion of 88 major projects

President urges faster completion of 88 major projects

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides urged ministers to accelerate the government’s agenda of 88 key projects for the administration’s second year, Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki announced after a recent Cabinet meeting. ...

Teachers sound alarm over hungry students in schools

Teachers sound alarm over hungry students in schools

Primary school teachers in Cyprus are raising concerns about children coming to school hungry, with some students lacking even a simple sandwich to get through the day....

Zelenskyy’s ''Make Russia Small Again'' t-shirt sparks Kremlin fury

Zelenskyy’s ''Make Russia Small Again'' t-shirt sparks Kremlin fury

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stirred up strong reactions from Moscow after wearing a T-shirt with the bold slogan, ''Make Russia small again,'' during his nightly address on Wednesday. ...

US Ambassador celebrates new digital platform for Cypriot youth

US Ambassador celebrates new digital platform for Cypriot youth

The U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus has voiced strong support for a newly launched digital platform, Cyprus Digital Heritage, aimed at bringing young people closer to the island's rich history and cultural legacy. ...

AKEL proposes law for euthanasia

AKEL proposes law for euthanasia

According to Kathimerini's Hector Georgiou, last Friday, October 18, 2024, AKEL Deputy Irini Charalambidou held a press conference to outline her proposal for a law titled ''On Medically Assisted Termination of Life.''...

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