https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-rolls-out-support-measures-for-vulnerable-groups
After a tense voting session last week, when the bill to tax bank profits narrowly failed to pass in Parliament, the Bank of Cyprus seems to be stepping up with measures aimed at helping vulnerable communities across the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-slammed-with-€250-million-fine-for-facebook-data-breach
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been hit with a hefty fine of over €250 million (approximately £206 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) due to a significant data breach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-all-the-magic-happening-at-parklane-resort-spa-in-limassol-this-holiday-season
This holiday season, Parklane, Limassol's luxury resort, invites you to experience something truly extraordinary. A magical world where the enchantment of Christmas blends with the mysterious beauty of the ocean depths. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syria-s-new-leader-calls-for-lifting-sanctions-says-country-no-longer-a-threat
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new de facto leader of syria, has urged the international community to lift sanctions on the war-torn country, insisting syria no longer poses a threat to its neighbors or to the west....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palestinians-sue-us-state-department-over-israel-military-aid
A group of Palestinians in Gaza and their American relatives are suing the U.S. State Department, claiming the agency has created special exceptions that allow Israel to bypass a law restricting military aid over human rights violations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/thank-god-for-gesy
The recent news surrounding the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspected shooter, has sparked an intense debate. As an American who grew up in Los Angeles and now calls Cyprus home, I find the entire case deeply thought-provoking, especially in light of my own personal experiences with healthcare systems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tariffs-reforms-and-rate-cuts-2025-s-economic-balancing-act
As we look ahead to 2025, experts at UBS are forecasting steady global economic growth, but not without a few bumps along the way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-marks-record-achievement-with-17-academics-among-world-s-top-cited-scientists
The University of Nicosia announces seventeen of its academics being recognised among the world's most-cited scientists, according to the latest Stanford University list of top-cited scientists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/14-dead-hundreds-injured-in-powerful-7-3-vanuatu-earthquake
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction, at least 14 dead, and hundreds injured. ...
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/life/sip-smart-and-stay-safe-during-boozy-celebrations
The holidays and New Year’s Eve are around the corner, which often brings parties, social gatherings, and a higher chance of alcohol consumption....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/‘crotch-circles-spark-bikini-line-buzz-in-luton
Luton’s skyline got a peculiar upgrade this morning when a field near the airport unveiled a set of what can only be described as crotch circles — and no, this isn’t a new social media trend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-teen-jailed-in-dubai-for-underage-relationship
An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, has been sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison for engaging in a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-conspiracy-surrounding-the-alleged-woke-agenda
"It certainly seems like the world is going a little crazy right now," Donald Trump remarked last week during his visit to France for the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-urges-families-to-make-children-during-first-visit-to-corsica
In his first-ever visit to Corsica, Pope Francis delivered a clear message about the need for more children, urging families to embrace parenthood amid declining global birth rates. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mango-founder-isak-andic-dies-at-71-after-tragic-accident
Isak Andic, the visionary behind global fashion brand Mango, tragically passed away at the age of 71 following an accident during a family excursion. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/50-000-vehicles-in-cyprus-face-recall-over-defective-takata-airbags
Cyprus could see up to 50,000 cars recalled due to the dangerous Takata airbags, a defective part responsible for deaths and injuries around the world, including in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-amphetamine-crisis-that-toppled-assad
The rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria came as a surprise to many. After a fierce, multi-day assault, rebel forces captured the capital, Damascus, on Sunday, forcing Assad to flee to Russia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/elon-musk-becomes-first-person-to-achieve-a-$400-billion-net-worth
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reached an unprecedented milestone: a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bean-bar-brings-christmas-magic-to-life
Christmas time is here again, and Bean Bar invites us to experience the magic of the most beautiful time of the year and to make the true meaning of the holidays come true by supporting children in need....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-pm-finally-visits-cyprus-–-53-years-later-and-just-in-time-for-more-leaks
The British Prime Minister is in Cyprus today for a working visit. The last time a British Prime Minister visited Cyprus was 53 years ago. Yes, you’re thinking what we’re all thinking: before the Turkish invasion of 1974. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/whale-s-incredible-migration-stuns-researchers
A humpback whale has completed one of the longest and most remarkable migrations ever documented, a journey scientists believe may be linked to changing environmental conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cutting-edge-american-rifles-boost-cyprus-security-forces
According to a report by Kathimerini reporter Yiannis Ioannou, the ties between the United States and Cyprus continue to grow stronger, now making a practical impact on the field....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luigi-mangione-the-ivy-league-graduate-turned-murderer
In a saga that feels ripped straight from a Netflix thriller, Luigi Mangione, a once-promising Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland family, finds himself at the center of one of the year’s most jaw-dropping scandals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/money-transfers-in-10-seconds-coming-to-cyprus
Starting on January 9, 2025, Cyprus will join the rest of the SEPA zone (33 countries) in offering instant bank transfers, revolutionizing how payments are made....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bbf-takes-the-stage-at-mapic-cannes-unveiling-kean-–-a-new-landmark-driving-global-interest
BBF's successful participation in the 2024 edition of MAPIC, the leading international retail and real estate event held from November 26–28 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, provided the perfect backdrop for unveiling BBF's new landmark, KEAN...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘business-as-usual-for-world-s-top-companies-as-they-get-ahead-of-mandatory-sustainability-reporting-rules
With mandatory sustainability reporting nearly upon us, new research from KPMG reveals the world’s biggest companies are taking a proactive approach, with a significant increase in businesses already publishing ESG data, including carbon reduction targets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-surprising-rise-of-al-jolani-and-its-implications-for-syria-and-cyprus
No one expected that al-Jolani, a man who began his journey in the Salafi jihadism of al-Qaeda’s Syrian branch, would lead such a counteroffensive from the anti-Assad Sunni opposition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/geopolitical-pressures-threaten-2025-recovery
Speaking at the 20th Economist Conference in Nicosia, Nick Hill highlighted the macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges shaping the global financial environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-song-and-dance-man-dick-van-dyke-shines-in-coldplay-s-new-video
At 99 years old, Dick Van Dyke, the evergreen entertainer has surprised and delighted us all by appearing barefoot in Coldplay's latest music video, All My Love....