https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-passport-scandal-trial-postponed-for-ex-minister-and-associates
The high-profile case involving naturalizations under the Cyprus Investment Program has been postponed, with proceedings now set to resume on March 18, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/offside-with-the-taxman-as-football-execs-face-€35-5m-penalty-shootout
The technocrats of the Tax Department are continuing the process of finalizing indictments against football clubs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/president-s-banking-measures-spark-surge-in-first-home-loans
President Nikos Christodoulides' efforts to support citizens through new banking measures are beginning to yield results. Meetings held in December with the CEOs of Cyprus’ two major banks, Bank of Cyprus (BoC) and Hellenic Bank (HB), appear to have sparked a tangible interest in first-home mortgage schemes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/al-jazeera-trial-kicks-off-amid-missing-witnesses-and-legal-drama
The long-awaited trial related to the Al Jazeera naturalization report kicked off today, despite the Prosecution's attempt to delay proceedings. The Court rejected the request for postponement, marking a dramatic start to the case....
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/cyprus-talks-at-a-crossroads-un-warns-of-permanent-partition-or-possible-confederation
As Cyprus inches closer to a potential multilateral conference on its future—likely in early March—UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has laid out his vision and concerns in his latest reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-at-a-political-crossroads-new-faces-big-promises-and-uncertain-futures
The political landscape in Cyprus is shifting, as traditional parties face growing public frustration and new figures step into the spotlight. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-violations-from-2022-and-2023-may-be-invalid-lawyer-says
If you’ve been caught on camera for a traffic violation in Cyprus and haven’t received an out-of-court notice or seen your case brought to court within 12 months, your offence may no longer be valid....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-on-leaving-11-dead-and-a-city-in-ashes
As fires ravage Los Angeles for a fifth straight day, the death toll has climbed to at least 11 people, and over 140,000 acres have been scorched, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/the-ultimate-disgrace
A photo circulating on social media has gone viral for all the wrong reasons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-ai-to-shake-up-banking-putting-thousands-of-jobs-at-risk
The global banking industry is bracing for a seismic shift as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize the sector. A recent study by Bloomberg Intelligence predicts that up to 200,000 jobs in banking will be eliminated over the next three to five years as AI takes over tasks currently performed by employees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-eu-shake-up-includes-higher-schengen-visa-fees-stricter-border-checks-and-key-new-citizenship-rules
In 2024, the European Union implemented several significant changes impacting the Schengen Area and EU citizenship rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-president-s-visit-sparks-protests-and-political-firestorm
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Cyprus today, meeting with President Nicos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pro-palestinian-slogans-outside-the-presidential-palace
Hundreds of members of the Pancyprian Peace Council and other citizens gathered to protest against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/heated-reactions-over-cyprus-pay-as-you-throw-waste-management-plan
Cyprus' Parliament saw strong reactions on Wednesday following Agriculture Minister Maria Panagiotou’s announcement regarding the ''Pay As I Throw'' (PAYT) waste management system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-volunteerism-commissioner-seeks-judge-s-recusal-but-court-volunteers-to-stay-on-the-case
Former Commissioner for Volunteerism, Yiannakis Yiannaki, who faces eight charges of forgery and circulation of forged documents, appeared before the Nicosia District Court today with a new lawyer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/radiologists-sound-alarm-on-hio-s-new-policy
The Cyprus Radiological Society (CRS) has strongly condemned the Health Insurance Organization (HIO)'s decision to allow "other doctors" to conduct radiological examinations starting January 2025, effectively replacing radiologists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mcdonald-s-cuts-lgbtq-inclusion-efforts-but-claims-it-still-‘cares-about-diversity
McDonald’s, one of the world’s most recognizable brands, is recalibrating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in response to recent societal and legal changes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-promised-to-help-cyprus
Jimmy Carter passed away last week December 29, 2024, in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-municipality-launches-neighborhood-social-worker-program
The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has launched the "Neighborhood Social Worker" program, a significant step towards improving access to social services for its residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-and-turkey-edge-closer-to-modernizing-customs-union
A significant effort is underway to modernize the Turkish Customs Union, a landmark economic arrangement that has governed trade between Turkey and the European Union (EU) since 1996. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-little-extra-for-everyone-as-pensions-get-a-new-year-s-boost
The Council of Ministers has approved an increase in pensions from the Social Insurance Fund (TKA) starting in January 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/how-22-billion-pounds-of-coffee-waste-could-save-the-environment
What if your daily cup of coffee did more than fuel your morning? What if it also helped build stronger, greener cities? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-a-year-of-change-and-controversy-in-cyprus
2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-army-veteran-carries-out-deadly-new-year-s-attack-in-new-orleans
What started as a night of joy and celebration in New Orleans turned into a scene of heartbreak and devastation in the early hours of January 1....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/occupied-territories-grant-new-citizenships-in-2024
The "government" announced today that an additional 133 individuals were granted "citizenship," bringing the total number of citizens to 4,431 for the period from January 1 to December 28, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asma-al-assad-denied-uk-return-for-cancer-treatment
Asma al-Assad, the wife of fallen Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, is facing a difficult reality in her battle with cancer. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prometheas-anchored-in-malaysia-for-inspections
The LNG tanker ETYFA-Prometheas is currently stationed in the Malacca Strait, Malaysia, undergoing technical inspections, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/1-weird-flex-but-ok
"We did it first" appears to be the government's message, as six months after Cyprus suspended processing asylum applications from Syrians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/maha-kumbh-mela-2025-a-divine-confluence-of-faith-and-modernity
The Maha Kumbh Mela is not merely an event; it is a spiritual phenomenon deeply rooted in India's religious and cultural consciousness....
