https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/young-vandals-cause-damage-at-larnaca-schools
Larnaca schools are facing an ongoing challenge with vandalism, following a series of incidents on Friday, December 13, that left schools in the city damaged....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pushes-to-link-turkey-eu-relations-to-cyprus-talks-faces-eu-resistance
The Christodoulides government made a bold move to connect Turkey’s future with the European Union to the long-stalled Cyprus settlement talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prometheus-sets-sail-a-new-energy-chapter-for-cyprus-begins
Cyprus has taken a big step toward its energy future with the launch of the floating natural gas plant Prometheus from Shanghai....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-seizes-golan-heights-buffer-zone-after-assad-s-fall
After the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Israel seized control of a crucial buffer zone in the Golan Heights, an area that has been a source of ongoing geopolitical tension....
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/music-event-in-new-york-commemorates-50-years-of-occupation
"Beautiful and Strange Homeland" was the title of the concert presented by the Choir of the Pan-Cyprian Association of America at the "Terrace on the Park" event center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/9-420-deported-from-cyprus-in-2024
As of December 13, Cyprus has deported or repatriated 9,420 people in 2024, marking a slight increase compared to the 9,276 recorded during the same period last year, according to a statement from the Police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stelios-foundation-donates-equipment-to-aid-cmp-efforts
The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, spearheaded by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has made a significant contribution to the humanitarian mission of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-announces-final-rate-cut-for-2024
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a 25 basis point reduction in interest rates, marking the fourth consecutive cut for 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-and-oman-sign-double-taxation-deal-to-boost-trade-and-investment
The Republic of Cyprus and the Sultanate of Oman have signed a new agreement aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/moody-s-nick-hill-on-financial-risks-and-opportunities-for-2025
In an insightful conversation with Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, Nick Hill discusses the key macroeconomic risks and opportunities facing the region in 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/snapshots-of-an-otherworldly-presence
Andros Efstathiou's photography exhibition "Nicosia International Airport" opens on Friday, December 13th. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/epic-street-fest-xmas-edition-2024-–-bigger-better-and-more-festive-than-ever
The most epic Christmas street festival is back in Nicosia, ready to fill the city with music, delicious food and drinks, and of course, even more festive magic!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/festive-glamour-and-luxury-at-nicosia-s-highest-point
This December, the 33rd floor of the iconic 360 Tower in the heart of Nicosia transforms into the ultimate holiday destination, offering an experience of unmatched luxury and festive brilliance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-the-gift-of-life-through-blood-donation
True to its long-standing humanitarian actions and the ideals of volunteering, Petrolina successfully organised its second blood drive for this year among the company’s employees and management....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-launches-mortgage-subsidy-to-ease-inflation-s-grip
The government of Cyprus is stepping up to help homeowners struggling with rising interest rates and inflation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-michaelidou-aids-ngo-president-arrested-in-alleged-€122k-fraud-case
Police have arrested Stella Michaelidou, the 66-year-old president of the Support Centre for People Living with HIV/AIDS (K.Y.F.A.A.), amid serious financial fraud charges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/charity-president-arrested-in-€120-000-fraud-case
Police have arrested a 66-year-old woman, the president of an NGO supporting patients with a specific disease, over allegations of financial fraud exceeding €120,000. The arrest took place on the evening of Monday, December 9, following a court warrant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-man-is-entitled-to-do-whatever-he-wants-–-kostas-malekkos
A wave of criticism has followed controversial comments made by former footballer Kostas Malekkos on a popular TV show, with the Pancyprian Association of Single Parent Families and Friends demanding accountability from both the police and the Broadcasting Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sense-of-optimism-surrounds-roadblock-talks
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/successful-phd-symposium-showcases-groundbreaking-research-at-the-unic-s-media-and-communications-phd-programme
The annual PhD Symposium hosted by the University of Nicosia Department of Communications on Thursday, December 7th, proved to be a resounding success, drawing a diverse audience of academics, alumni, current students, and professionals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/december-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-06-12-2024
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/manhunt-ends-as-suspect-charged-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-s-shooting
On December 4, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-launched-amid-nursing-home-abuse-allegations
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding injuries sustained by a 76-year-old nursing home resident, following a complaint from his daughter....
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/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/news/germany-and-netherlands-block-cyprus-s-push-to-link-eu-turkey-relations-with-cyprus-issue
Cyprus is facing roadblocks in its latest push to link EU-Turkey relations with progress on the Cyprus issue. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explore-the-sweet-side-of-cyprus-on-world-mountain-day
This December 11th, Cyprus invites locals and tourists to celebrate World Mountain Day 2024 by exploring its majestic Troodos Mountains and discovering the island’s rich biodiversity, culture, and local products. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/major-developments-expected-in-2025-for-vasilikos
The year 2025 is shaping up to be pivotal for the long-delayed PV terminal project in Vasilikos, following last year’s setback caused by the withdrawal of the Chinese consortium CMC. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-s-keir-starmer-heads-to-cyprus-first-visit-of-its-kind-in-over-50-years
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Nicosia on Tuesday, December 10, marking an important step in strengthening ties between the United Kingdom and Cyprus. ...