https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom24-chess-academy-has-opened-in-limassol
            
  
                                    Freedom24 Chess Academy was officially inaugurated in Limassol on March 1. Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., encouraged the young participants to strive for new heights in chess. ...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gene-hackman-found-dead-at-santa-fe-home-with-wife-and-dog
            
  
                                    Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, beloved for his roles in iconic films such as The French Connection and Unforgiven, has passed away at the age of 94....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-future-of-steam-amplifying-girls-voices-and-inspiring-change
            
  
                                    A landmark event celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in STEAM is set to take place on Saturday, 15 February 2025, at the University of Cyprus, titled "Empowered Futures: Celebrating Girls and Women in STEAM"....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/who-is-the-face-behind-the-new-superhome-center
            
  
                                    The king of cement, Filaretos Kaltsidis, is behind the sale of Superhome DIY....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nasdaq-listed-freedom-24-is-making-its-mark-in-cyprus-and-beyond
            
  
                                    When Timur Turlov, the CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., set his sights on Cyprus, he saw more than just a financial hub—he saw opportunity. In a market where fintech companies are staking their claims, ...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-moves-toward-its-first-museum-of-contemporary-art
            
  
                                    Cyprus is moving closer to establishing its own Museum of Contemporary Art, following the recent appointment of an Advisory Committee by the Deputy Ministry of Culture. ...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-justice-system-meets-police-academy
            
  
                                    Former Justice Minister Nikos Kosis likened recent prisoner escapes to a slapstick comedy featuring Thanasis Veggos, the beloved Greek comedian. ...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/celebrities-homes-destroyed-as-wildfires-force-hollywood-s-awards-season-to-pause
            
  
                                    Hollywood's glittering awards season has hit a major roadblock as devastating wildfires rage across Los Angeles, forcing the cancellation and delay of key events. ...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jimmy-carter-champion-of-peace-and-humanity-dies-at-100
            
  
                                    Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a tireless advocate for human rights, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-inaugurates-new-wing-of-prisons
            
  
                                    President Nicos Christodoulides inaugurated the new wing of the Closed Prison on Tuesday....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/angelina-jolie-identifies-with-maria-callas-loneliness
            
  
                                    The acclaimed actress opens up about her personal struggles and the profound connection she felt while portraying the legendary opera diva....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-enhance-financial-crime-fighting-with-fbi-training
            
  
                                    Cyprus police are receiving specialized training to tackle financial crimes, including money laundering and sanctions evasion, with significant assistance from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-hosts-ceremonial-event-for-neolaia-european-university-alliance
            
  
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-economists-win-nobel-for-studying-why-nations-fail
            
  
                                    Economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on how institutions shape societies' welfare. Announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the trio will share the 11 million kroner ($1.1 million) prize....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-600-domestic-violence-complaints-in-first-half-of-2024
            
  
                                    The number of domestic violence complaints in Cyprus has steadily increased over the past five years, prompting concerns among authorities and advocates. ...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/kpmg-academy-upcoming-seminars-focused-on-professional-growth
            
  
                                    The KPMG Academy is celebrating 15 years of delivering top-tier professional development in Cyprus. Known for its high-quality training programs, the Academy is gearing up for the next semester......
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fall-of-the-man-who-held-the-powerful-accountable
            
  
                                    In the famous film ''Dead Poet's Society'', Welton is an exclusive private boarding school for the American elite, where tradition reigns supreme. The school is conservative and strict, with its main values encapsulated in the motto: ''Tradition, Honor, Discipline, Excellence.''...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/serbia-to-reinstate-mandatory-military-service-after-13-years
            
  
                                    Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced on Saturday the reinstatement of mandatory military service.
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            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shipping-minister-champions-new-maritime-training-facilities-at-chios-academy
            
  
                                    The qualitative upgrading of maritime education is of primary importance, Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hatzimanolis has said recently in Greece......
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-tense-davis-cup-showdown-between-israel-and-ukraine
            
  
                                    Cyprus will host the Davis Cup World Group II matches between Israel and Ukraine on September 13-14 at the Herodotou Academy in Larnaca. Due to security concerns, entry to the matches will be restricted to approximately 100 accredited spectators, ...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/star-wars-legend-james-earl-jones-passes-away-at-93
            
  
                                    James Earl Jones, the legendary actor best known for voicing Darth Vader in *Star Wars* and Mufasa in *The Lion King*, has died at the age of 93. ...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientists-find-massive-underground-water-source-on-mars
            
  
                                    Geophysicists have uncovered a vast underground ocean beneath Mars' surface, a discovery that may hold significant implications for the search for life on the Red Planet....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-notebook-star-gena-rowlands-dies-at-94
            
  
                                    Gena Rowlands, a renowned American actress famous for roles in films like *The Notebook* and *Another Woman,* has passed away at the age of 94....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/virus-in-newborns-linked-to-autism-risk-study-finds
            
  
                                    A common virus in newborns may significantly increase their risk of developing autism, according to a new study....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/30-000-year-old-mammoth-bones-found-in-austria
            
  
                                    Hundreds of mammoth bones have been uncovered in an Austrian wine cellar, in a discovery labelled an ''archaeological sensation.''...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-institute-s-climate-efforts-recognized-with-prestigious-pam-award
            
  
                                    The Cyprus Institute (CyI) was among the winners of a Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) Award, awarded in recognition of CyI’s research and educational activities in addressing the Climate Crisis and advancing mitigation actions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banking-sector-s-pledge-to-environmental-transition
            
  
                                    Eliza has been the Executive Director of Finance since October 2019 and since October 2021 she has been an Executive Member of the Bank of Cyprus Board of Directors....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-student-numbers-fall-in-uk-universities
            
  
                                    Universities are reporting a steep drop in international students applying to come to the UK, amid warnings that further restrictions on student visas would torpedo a vital flow of talent for Britain’s creative industries....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-has-the-edge-in-hydrogen-technology
            
  
                                    George Pechlivanoglou studied mechanical engineering (BSc) and completed the MSc in renewable energy technology at the University of Oldenburg, Germany....