https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-risks-losing-grip-on-interconnector-amid-french-power-move
A reported agreement between Greece’s ADMIE and French investment fund Meridiam could alter the energy landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean, especially for Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-nine-year-old-among-the-dead-200-injured
A festive evening in the eastern German city of Magdeburg turned into a horrific tragedy on Friday when a car drove through a crowded Christmas market, killing five people, including a nine-year-old child, and injuring more than 200 others....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-investment-powers-up-cyprus-greece-electricity-link-with-€1-9b-deal
A significant agreement has been reached for the long-anticipated Cyprus-Greece electricity cable project, led by ADMIE, Greece's power grid operator. This project, which aims to connect the power grids of Cyprus and Greece, has secured new funding and a strategic partner....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dominique-pelicot-sentenced-to-20-years-for-crimes-of-sexual-violence
In a landmark ruling, a French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot, 72, to 20 years in prison for orchestrating and participating in prolonged sexual violence against his ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot....
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/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/news/berlin-sounds-alarm-over-golan-heights-expansion-push
Germany has urged Israel to abandon its proposal to significantly increase the population in the Golan Heights, a territory internationally recognized as part of Syria but currently under Israeli control....
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/news/is-dubai-cracking-down-on-drug-lords-and-money-launderers
Dubai’s glitzy reputation as a playground for Europe’s most notorious drug lords and money launderers may finally be under threat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/francois-bayrou-appointed-france-s-new-prime-minister
In a move aimed at stabilizing France's fractured political landscape, President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister, the Elysée announced on Friday. ...
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/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/business/europe-shines-in-global-race-for-smarter-power-grids-but-china-gains-ground
Europe is at the forefront of innovation in electricity grid technology, sharing the lead with Japan in global patent filings over the past decade....
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/notre-dame-reopens-to-global-dignitaries
The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral reopened to global acclaim, marking a monumental milestone since the devastating fire of 2019....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-warns-cyprus-over-missile-system-cites-arms-race-risk
Turkey has strongly criticized Cyprus’s integration of the advanced Barak MX anti-aircraft missile system into its National Guard, calling the move a threat to regional stability. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-eu-and-south-america-strike-historic-trade-deal-amid-controversy
The European Union and Mercosur, a bloc of four South American countries, have finalized a landmark trade deal after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement establishes a massive market of 700 million people, removing tariffs on over 90% of goods traded between the two regions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-s-government-falls-in-historic-no-confidence-vote
France is facing a deep political crisis after Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government was ousted by a no-confidence vote, just three months into his term. This marks the shortest-lived administration in France’s Fifth Republic, which began in 1958....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-celebrates-notre-dame-s-restoration
Emmanuel Macron has praised the craftsmen and women who worked tirelessly to restore Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was devastated by a fire in 2019. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-reacts-srongly-to-cyprus-nato-push-and-growing-u-s-military-ties
Ankara’s response to President Nicos Christodoulides’ plan to pursue NATO membership for Cyprus “when conditions are ripe” was expected,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-now-in-effect-after-13-months-of-conflict
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, starting at 4 a.m. local time (2 a.m. UK time). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italian-village-offers-€1-homes-to-americans-following-u-s-elections
The small village of Ollolai in Sardinia is making a bold appeal to Americans, who, as non-European Union citizens, are being given preferential treatment in its latest campaign to attract new residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-eurobasket-trophy-visits-ecommbx-offices
The Cyprus Basketball Federation and ECOMMBX held a joint press conference today (November 18) to mark their partnership and celebrate ECOMMBX as the ''6th Player'' of the Men’s National Basketball Team in its journey to EuroBasket 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-closely-monitors-weapon-system-renewal-processes
The spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Defense stated during the weekly press briefing that Ankara is "closely monitoring" the process of renewing weapon systems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/coffee-island-enters-india-sets-sights-on-multinational-growth
Coffee Island, the popular Greek coffee chain, is making waves in the global market with its first store opening in India, set for December in New Delhi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-30-of-non-eu-seniors-in-eu-report-health-in-bad-or-very-bad-condition
In 2023, a percentage of 28% of non-EU citizens living in the EU aged 65 years or over perceived themselves to be in bad or very bad state of health. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-voters-favor-kamala-harris-in-us-presidential-race
A recent YouGov survey reveals that a majority of voters in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Denmark prefer the election victory......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/extra-500-troops-deployed-to-spain-amid-ongoing-search-for-flood-victims
Spain intensified efforts on Friday to locate dozens still missing after deadly floods claimed 158 lives, with hopes of finding survivors dimming as rescue crews entered a third day of searching....
