https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kalopanagiotis-and-pissouri-named-among-world-s-best-tourist-villages-for-2024
Two villages from Cyprus, Kalopanagiotis and Pissouri, have been recognized as among the best tourist destinations in the world for 2024 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-cyprus-greece-energy-ties-more-important-than-ever-says-ambassador
Israel’s Ambassador to Cyprus, Oren Anolik, emphasized the growing importance of cooperation between Israel, Cyprus, and Greece, particularly in the field of energy,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-revamps-military-for-speed-efficiency-and-tech
In a sweeping overhaul of its military structure, Greece is set to streamline its armed forces with a bold new ''Force Structure'' plan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/vartan-tashdjian-s-art-book-launch-and-exhibition-set-to-open-in-nicosia
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM, the Cultural Center of Strovolos in Nicosia will host the much-anticipated launch of Vartan Tashdjian’s latest art book alongside an exhibition of his works. The event will take place at the Nikolaos Mountis Hall, located at 34 Arch. Kyprianou in Strovolos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-opens-clinic-to-cure-women-who-refuse-to-wear-the-hijab
Iran has opened a new clinic aimed at ''treating'' women who resist wearing the hijab, a key symbol of the country’s strict dress code. The center, called the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal, i...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dbrs-morningstar-cyprus-shows-strong-recovery-in-tackling-bad-loans
Cyprus is starting to see some positive shifts in its financial sector, particularly when it comes to tackling non-performing loans (NPLs) – loans that borrowers have stopped paying. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-raises-concerns-over-u-s-presence-in-cyprus
Turkish pro-government media are increasingly discussing the ''replacement'' of the British Bases (SBA) in Cyprus by the United States and the ''encirclement'' of Turkey by America, citing US bases in Alexandroupolis, Larissa, Crete, and Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-floating-lng-unit-prometheus-finally-sets-sail-from-shanghai
After months of delays linked to the Vasilikos scandal, Cyprus' Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) 'Prometheus' is finally set to leave Shanghai in early December. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-multi-million-euro-losses-as-major-development-projects-collapse
Cyprus is facing significant financial and logistical challenges following the abrupt termination of contracts for major infrastructure projects, with some cases likely to lead to costly legal battles....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-successfully-completes-emergency-drill
Hermes Airports conducted a successful emergency exercise at Larnaca International Airport, involving key agencies such as the Department of Civil Aviation, Cyprus Police, Fire Brigade, Cyprus Airways, and various government services. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-eyes-new-offshore-gas-licenses-as-global-demand-surges
Cyprus is considering a new round of licensing for offshore gas exploration to capitalize on high demand, according to Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou. With estimates suggesting that undiscovered gas reserves could be around 15-16 trillion cubic feet...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-workers-union-sets-sights-on-big-move-in-bank-of-cyprus
Last Thursday, the Cyprus Bank Employees' Association (CBA) announced it had sold its shares in Hellenic Bank to Eurobank, but already, reports suggest ETYK, the Cyprus banking employees’ union, is eyeing its next investment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-competes-on-global-stage-in-sommelier-competition
Cyprus recently participated in the prestigious “Best Sommelier of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East” competition, held in Belgrade, Serbia. Representing Cyprus was award-winning sommelier Iwona Hereda,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/first-smoothie-factory-opens-in-larnaca-bringing-a-fresh-healthy-twist-to-the-city
Larnaca’s first-ever Smoothie Factory has opened in the city center, delivering fresh, health-focused options for locals and visitors alike. The Texan brand, popular for its colorful, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/old-grudges-and-gilded-memories-cypriot-politics-in-reruns
Last night, I tuned into a podcast featuring the former President of Cyprus and a Twitter Space (or "X Space") with the former DISY party leader. Oh boy, both were quite the listen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fired-paphos-polis-road-contractor-wants-€35-million-payout
The Cyprus government has formally terminated its contract with Intrakat, a Greek construction company, for the long-awaited Paphos-Polis Chrysochous motorway, citing severe delays and excessive demands from the contractor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/14-real-estate-investment-opportunities-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale large residential fields across Cyprus that are ideal for investment purposes.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-taps-elon-musk-to-lead-department-of-government-efficiency
In a move aimed at shaking up Washington, former President Donald Trump announced plans to appoint Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, to head a new ''Department of Government Efficiency.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/are-spicy-foods-a-danger-to-our-health
Love the kick of spicy food or can’t stand the heat? Either way, the fiery ingredients in your favorite dishes bring more to the table than just a tingling tongue—they might even have health perks. But are they risky enough to be dangerous?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/help-is-on-the-way-for-young-couples-needing-a-home
Starting Friday, November 15, young people and couples in Cyprus will be able to apply for financial assistance through a new housing plan. The program, designed to support those up to the age of 41, will accept applications online until December 31, 2024, at noon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/appointment-of-senior-manager-in-k-treppides-co-ltd
The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is committed to develop leaders who derive from own people and who pursue excellence in the provision of high quality specialised and unique services. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/yet-another-contractor-get-axed-over-major-project-delays
Cyprus’s Ministry of the Interior has terminated the employment of the engineer and contractor for the Liopetri Fishing Shelter and River Restoration Project due to long-standing delays and unmet contractual obligations, according to an announcement by the ministry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-reports-€401-million-profit-surge
In the latest financial report, Bank of Cyprus has reported a solid profit of €401 million for the first nine months of 2024—a 15% jump from last year’s €349 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/sklavenitis-expands-in-cyprus-shaking-up-the-supermarket-scene
The Cypriot supermarket landscape is shifting as Greece's Sklavenitis Group officially takes over Papantoniou Supermarkets. With Competition Protection Commission approval, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-nato-commander-predicts-tensions-in-europe-after-trump-win
Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election will lead to significant global changes, according to retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mystery-still-surrounds-teen-s-€15-000-school-cash-giveaway
Authorities remain baffled over the case of a teenage student who arrived at school with €15,000 and distributed it among classmates in €50 and €100 bills....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hel
Hellenic Bank and Cyprus bank workers' union ETYK have reached an agreement to fully implement their collective agreement, bringing an end to a prolonged dispute that caused uncertainty and disruption at the bank, according to a statement from ETYK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-fires-contractor-on-stalled-pafos-polis-motorway-project
The Cyprus Department of Public Works announced it is terminating its contract with INTRACOM Constructions S.A., the company responsible for the stalled Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway project,
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/frederick-university-to-offer-workshop-on-the-csrd-and-the-impact-of-esg-on-corporate-risk-and-financing
Frederick University's Department of Business Administration and the Centre for Research in Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Strategy (CERFS) are organizing a workshop on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) on corporate risk and financing which will be held on Wednesday, November 27th, from 16:00 to 19:00, at Frederick University in Nicosia (Seminar Room 1 - 1st floor - 7, Y. Frederickou str., Pallouriotissa)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-administration-who-s-in-who-s-out
President-elect Donald Trump has officially named campaign co-chair Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, marking the first appointment of his new administration....
