TGI Fridays, the American casual dining brand famous for its lively atmosphere and happy-hour tradition, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it grapples with the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic....
The foreign investment control (FDI) bill, often referred to as the ''Lonestar'' bill, has resurfaced in Cyprus, prompting fresh discussions about foreign ownership of critical sectors, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...
Cyprus is working to strengthen its military cooperation with the United States, particularly following recent discussions between President Nicos Christodoulides and President Joe Biden....
President Nicos Christodoulides recently met with U.S. President Joe Biden in a historic visit to the White House, marking a new chapter in Cyprus’ foreign policy as it turns toward the West, according to a report by Yiannis Ioannou in this Sunday's Kathimerini....
Cyprus is set to debate a bill that could bring chemical castration as a sentencing option for convicted child sex offenders, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...
The Limassol International Book Fair is set to return for its third year, promising an expanded and enriched experience for book lovers, writers, and industry professionals....
A recent YouGov survey reveals that a majority of voters in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Denmark prefer the election victory......
The death toll from historic flash floods in eastern Spain reached at least 205 people on Friday, with many more believed missing as shock transformed into anger, frustration, and solidarity among survivors....
In a packed Casteliotissa Hall in Nicosia on Wednesday, October 30, Kathimerini Cyprus presented Hirografo, a new book by journalist and author Eleni Xenou....
In what many see as a much-needed shake-up, the Cyprus Police Department has initiated a significant reshuffling, with key transfers across the ranks....
Halloween night in Shanghai took a surprising turn this year, as a heavy police crackdown on costumes left the city’s streets eerily quiet. Young revelers had been gearing up for a festive night, but instead, they found themselves in a city where costumes were almost entirely absent....
European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides has received the highest recognition from the European Federation of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) for her contributions to cancer prevention and treatment. ...
Cyprus is gearing up to roll out two new systems to better enforce traffic violations captured by radar cameras and to ensure fines reach offenders who have avoided detection or failed to pay up. ...
Spain intensified efforts on Friday to locate dozens still missing after deadly floods claimed 158 lives, with hopes of finding survivors dimming as rescue crews entered a third day of searching....
The House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Law, increasing the threshold for temporary driving license suspension from 12 to 16 penalty points. ...
In a move seemingly straight out of the US TV series 'Sister Wives', Elon Musk has reportedly bought a massive $35 million estate in Austin, Texas, designed as a family hub for his 11 children and two of their mothers....
Aligned with its commitment to support Cyprus and its people, Petrolina continues to support as the Platinum Sponsor of the Let’s Do It! Cyprus campaign for another year....
A 76-year-old woman has fallen victim to an online scam that drained €145,000 from her bank accounts, prompting a police investigation into the incident. ...
The power of imagery may have, in some cases, overshadowed the invitation to the Oval Office, but Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides’ meeting with outgoing U.S. President Joseph Biden was nonetheless substantive. ...
Comprehensive Solutions for CFOs in the Modern Accounting Landscape, in the fast-paced business world of today, strategic financial management has become increasingly critical....
The European Union is investigating the popular shopping app Temu over concerns that it may be allowing unsafe products on its platform and using potentially addictive features to keep users hooked. ...
Detectives investigating the high-profile theft of 22 tons of cheddar from Neal’s Yard Dairy have arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods, police confirmed.
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In an interesting article written by Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, the Cypriot government has launched programs aimed at addressing the country’s severe housing crisis, but high rent prices across Cyprus continue to stretch the budgets of most households, especially for middle and lower-middle-income families....
