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03 April, 2025
 

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Euronet remains only bidder in delayed JCC sale

Euronet remains only bidder in delayed JCC sale

The process for the sale of JCC Payment Systems, which began confidentially over the summer, appears to have hit a "snag," with Euronet as the only prospective buyer. ...

Clear skies expected today

Clear skies expected today

Weak high pressure will influence the region’s weather, keeping conditions mostly clear today. ...

Countdown to Black Friday: Tips to avoid scams

Countdown to Black Friday: Tips to avoid scams

As Black Friday approaches on Nov. 29, businesses worldwide are gearing up for significant sales events. Recognized as the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season in the U.S. since 1952, Black Friday is observed on the fourth Friday in November, the day after Thanksgiving....

Cyprus faces financial imbalance as assets fall short of liabilities

Cyprus faces financial imbalance as assets fall short of liabilities

As of December 2023, Cyprus' economy is navigating a complex financial landscape, with total assets in financial instruments reaching €869 billion. However, the country also faces a notable financial shortfall, with liabilities exceeding assets by about €29 billion....

Fareed Zakaria warns of a turbulent future for America

Fareed Zakaria warns of a turbulent future for America

In a recent interview with Kathimerini's Alexis Papachellas, CNN's Fareed Zakaria shared his insights on the current state of U.S. politics and its implications for both the nation and the world. Here are the key points from their discussion:...

Cyprus Foreign Minister optimistic about upcoming US meeting

Cyprus Foreign Minister optimistic about upcoming US meeting

Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos has stated that the upcoming meeting between the Presidents of the United States and Cyprus in Washington will hold significant symbolic and political weight. ...

Double premiere to mark 25th anniversary

Double premiere to mark 25th anniversary

For the track and the road: The new 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 with Touring package ...

Tram derails in central Oslo, injuring four people

Tram derails in central Oslo, injuring four people

A tram crash in central Oslo on Tuesday morning injured four people, including the driver. The incident occurred when the blue tram, carrying around 20 passengers, derailed and collided with a computer shop on Storgata, one of the city’s main streets....

The loss of US media credibility

The loss of US media credibility

The US elections are highlighting the catastrophic consequences of the long-term devaluation of the country’s ''traditional'' news media....

Caravan of Humanity spreads joy and solidarity across Cyprus

Caravan of Humanity spreads joy and solidarity across Cyprus

The Caravan of Humanity, a non-profit group founded in Austria, wrapped up their uplifting mission in Cyprus on October 28, leaving behind a trail of laughter and goodwill. ...

Israel bans UNRWA, restricting key aid services to Palestinian refugees

Israel bans UNRWA, restricting key aid services to Palestinian refugees

Israel’s parliament has passed legislation to bar the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within its borders, a move that could drastically impact services for millions of Palestinian refugees living in occupied territories....

Why Musk sees Trump as America’s business fixer

Why Musk sees Trump as America’s business fixer

Elon Musk, the high-profile CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has emerged as a vocal supporter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump......

Shipping Minister heads to Egypt for maritime talks

Shipping Minister heads to Egypt for maritime talks

Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis is visiting Egypt following an official invitation from the Egyptian Minister of Transport, with whom she will discuss the further strengthening of cooperation between the two countries, in the field of maritime transport....

Cyprus to launch 'National Sanctions Unit'

Cyprus to launch 'National Sanctions Unit'

Cyprus is set to establish a new National Sanctions Implementation Unit (NSIU) in the coming year, aiming to improve how financial sanctions are enforced in the country....

Food distributor attacked at traffic light in Limassol district

Food distributor attacked at traffic light in Limassol district

A 27-year-old food distributor was assaulted in the early hours of Tuesday while waiting at a traffic light in Limassol, authorities said....

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."...

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