https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-mayor-we-weren-t-told-tree-planting-was-meant-to-honor-president-trump
The Municipality of Larnaca says it was caught off guard after discovering that a routine tree-planting event planned by the Jewish Community of Cyprus was actually being dedicated to U.S. President Donald Trump....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-us-and-china-s-influence-in-greece
In the coming weeks and months, we will witness a focused effort by the US to limit the role and influence of China in Greece. This is nothing new. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-connectivity-and-the-future-of-european-aviation-a-conversation-with-olivier-jankovec
Olivier Jankovec, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) Europe—the airport counterpart to IATA—has a bird’s-eye view of the European aviation landscape. Right now, he has his sights set on Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-as-natural-ally-to-the-us-in-a-shifting-region
Cyprus is offering itself as a ''natural ally'' to the United States, Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kompos told ''K'' following his meeting at the State Department with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/divers-haul-nearly-two-tons-of-trash-from-paphos-harbor-including-car-and-truck-wheels
Eighteen divers pulled 1.8 tons of trash from the bottom of Kato Paphos harbor in just one hour during a cleanup organized by the Cyprus Ports Authority, according to the environmental group AKTI....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-ata-for-all-becomes-ata-for-no-one
And here we are. The government’s big promises and bold declarations over the Cost-of-Living Allowance (ATA) have officially run out of road. Remember when officials were preaching “ATA for all,” even pushing protesters to turn the slogan into rally signs? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/american-woman-gets-15-year-sentence-over-35-kilos-of-cannabis
A 35-year-old woman from the United States was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison after admitting she tried to bring 35 kilograms of cannabis into Cyprus hidden in two suitcases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/u-s-now-penniless-after-more-than-230-years
America’s penny has officially punched out. After 230 years of jingling in pockets, collecting dust in jars, and costing more to make than it’s worth, the 1-cent coin is out of production....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-eyes-role-in-reviving-cyprus-greece-electricity-link
New developments suggest that U.S. investors may play a bigger role in the stalled electricity interconnection between Cyprus and Greece, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), potentially reshaping the project’s economic and geopolitical landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/progressive-new-york
Much has been written about the triumphant victory of 34-year-old Zoran Mamdani in New York, and rightly so. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pompeo-to-kathimerini-cyprus-must-stand-firm-with-the-west
In a wide-ranging interview, former U.S. Secretary of State and current Executive Chairman of Impact, Mike Pompeo, spoke about the importance of Western unity, the evolving geopolitical balance in Ukraine and the Middle East, the challenge posed by China, and Cyprus’ role in an increasingly complex global landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/james-watson-dna-pioneer-and-provocateur-dies-at-97
James Dewey Watson, the American biologist who, alongside Francis Crick, unraveled the double-helix structure of DNA and helped unlock the secrets of life, has passed away. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-envoys-are-here-and-cyprus-is-in-the-spotlight-again
Washington’s focus on the Eastern Mediterranean appears to be sharpening once again, and Cyprus is finding itself at the center of attention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kimberly-guilfoyle-becomes-first-female-u-s-ambassador-to-greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former California prosecutor, television personality, and close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, officially began her duties Tuesday as the first woman ever to serve as U.S. ambassador to Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bean-bar-offers-brunch-and-delicious-food-options-that-stand-out
Bean Bar offers some delicious surprises to satisfy every taste preference. The new, updated menu available at the chain’s two flagship stores on Makariou Avenue in Nicosia and Kolonakiou Avenue in Limassol stands out for its unique flavours and high-quality ingredients. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dick-cheney-powerful-vice-president-and-iraq-war-architect-dies-at-84
Dick Cheney, a towering figure in U.S. politics who served as vice president from 2001 to 2009 and helped drive the 2003 invasion of Iraq, died Monday night at the age of 84, his family confirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-backs-democrat-cuomo-over-muslim-candidate-in-nyc-mayoral-race
Election Day in New York City has turned into a political spectacle with implications far beyond the five boroughs — and the biggest surprise might just be Donald Trump himself....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/sting-brings-his-acclaimed-sting-3-0-world-tour-to-cyprus
Music legend Sting, one of the most celebrated and influential artists of all time, is set to perform in Cyprus for the very first time as part of his highly acclaimed ''STING 3.0'' World Tour. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-bean-bar-opens-in-alphamega-hypermarket-kamares
Bean Bar continues to expand its presence in the Cypriot market, sending its good… vibes to even more areas across Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/when-a-mistake-led-us-to-a-better-story-the-divided-island-and-the-power-of-empathy
Sometimes mistakes lead us to the best stories. In our attempt to tell you about a film screening at the historic Ledra Palace, one that explores both sides of the Cyprus story, we at KNEWS made a classic journalist’s blunder. We got the wrong film. Yep, we mixed up the titles. We journalists screwed up… shocker, right?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-journalist-detained-in-u-s-after-criticizing-israel-a-warning-for-travelers
British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi was detained by U.S. immigration authorities at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday, a move that has sent shockwaves through Britain’s Muslim community and beyond....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-senators-move-to-extend-cyprus-arms-embargo-lift-to-five-years
A bipartisan team of U.S. senators is pushing to make the lifting of America’s arms embargo on Cyprus last five years instead of one, a move seen as a strong signal of Washington’s growing trust in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/hollywood-cheap-scary-and-tasteless
From Panayiotou’s clownish party announcement to Trump’s Hollywood-style peace show in Sharm El-Sheikh, politics reached peak circus last week in Cyprus and beyond....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-same-circus-new-clown
When I was a kid, I read Böll’s The Clown’s Opinions. It stuck with me, but not nearly as much as yesterday’s proclamation from our own local clown, Fidias Panayiotou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-petros-christodoulides-wins-gold-at-pan-american-open-in-lima
Cyprus’ rising judo star, Petros Christodoulides, clinched first place at the Pan American Open in Lima 2025, securing the gold medal in the -66kg category after four impressive victories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/us-tech-firm-tki-expands-to-cyprus-through-ai-merger
A major new player has joined Cyprus’ growing tech scene. US-based software and AI company TKI is officially setting up shop on the island after merging with Hybrid ConsulTech, which will now operate as TKI EMEA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-arc-de-triomphe-is-coming-to-d-c…-i-mean-the-arc-de-trump
Well, I can’t say I’m surprised. The man has put his name on everything from steaks to skyscrapers, so why not an arch? Donald Trump has now announced plans to build what he calls the ''Arc de Trump''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-paying-for-groceries-becomes-a-crowdfunding-campaign
In the U.S., some people aren’t just asking for help with medical bills or emergencies anymore, they’re crowdfunding their groceries. That’s according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan, who says more Americans are turning to online campaigns just to make ends meet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-to-send-200-troops-to-israel-to-help-stabilize-gaza-without-setting-foot-inside
The United States is sending up to 200 troops to Israel, not for combat, but to help bring a bit of order to the chaos surrounding Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stefan-dobrev-europe-s-diversity-as-a-weapon-for-innovation
Stefan Dobrev, chairman of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, called for a “new European self-confidence” in the age of artificial intelligence, speaking Thursday at the Digital Agenda 2025 conference under the theme “Beyond AI.”...
