https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/un-chief-s-controversial-view-on-cyprus-unity
In a recent interview, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP, Colin Stewart, referred to the fact that his country of origin, Canada, has a French-speaking Prime Minister, despite the fact that French-speakers make up 25% of the population, in order to show that ethnic and linguistic differences are being addressed and over time will not pose a threat to the unity of the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-embraces-cyprus-bold-plan-for-gaza-aid-corridor
The European Commission has welcomed the idea proposed by Cyprus for the creation of a maritime corridor for humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the issue is expected to be part of the discussions in the upcoming Paris conference on Gaza, a spokesperson of the Commission has told the Cyprus News Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/life-expectancy-in-cyprus-drops-to-81-3-years
Data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union, reveals that life expectancy in Cyprus has declined to 81.3 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-kotsovolos-fits-into-ppc-s-master-plan
The acquisition of "Kotsovolos" propels PPC's transformation into an integrated provider of products and services, reshaping the retail electricity market. By securing "Kotsovolos," PPC gains the means to offer a comprehensive range of services, from electricity and natural gas to cutting-edge energy solutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-charts-humanitarian-path-for-gaza-with-us-secretary-of-state
President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, presented a detailed document outlining the steps planned by the Cypriot Authorities for providing humanitarian aid to Gaza during his meeting with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/two-week-lifeline-as-aphrodite-negotiations-extend-amid-deadlock
With the deadline for Chevron's proposal on the ''Aphrodite'' reservoir set to expire on Sunday, November 5, negotiations between the Republic of Cyprus and the consortium of ''12'' (Chevron, Shell, NewMed) led by the American giant for the development of the reservoir seem to remain in a deadlock. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groundbreaking-gene-therapy-restores-hearing-in-deaf-children
In China, a true medical breakthrough has been achieved in a human trial that had as many as 10 children born deaf have their hearing restored through a genetic therapy method....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-where-pizza-delivery-outpaces-the-police-and-hitmen-deliver-efficiently
I read that after the two recent murders, there are fears of a vendetta and further bloodshed. But don't worry people. Our police have no such information, so we can all sleep soundly. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airways-say-bonjour-with-its-new-nice-route
Cyprus Airways is set to launch a new route to and from Nice on December 12, announced by the airline's Commercial Director, Christos Limnatitis, during an interview on DIASPORA NEWS on the SPOR FM channel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-bold-plan-for-gaza-welcomed-by-world-leaders
Nicosia's proposal for a maritime humanitarian corridor from Cyprus to Gaza Strip has been received positively, according to President Nikos Christodoulides who had a a telephone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and is expected to also speak with French President Emmanuel Macron....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/democracy-is-ailing-because-we-are-failing-it
Interestingly, here as in the rest of Europe, the big ''winner'' of what happened after October 7 in Israel is one and only. The far right....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-military-launches-limited-raids-into-gaza-amid-rising-tensions
Israel's military has said that ground forces mounted limited raids into Gaza overnight to fight Palestinian gunmen and that air strikes were being focussed on sites where Hamas was assembling to attack any wider Israeli invasion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-international-book-fair-returns-for-its-second-year
The Limassol International Book Fair is back for its second edition, and it's set to captivate book enthusiasts from November 17 to 19 at Lanitis Carob Mills in Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-french-airports-evacuated-amid-email-threats-bomb-warnings-at-four
Six airports across France were evacuated on Wednesday, October 18, after emailed "threats of attack", a police source told Agence France-Presse (AFP)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-journalist-in-france-hospitalized-from-suspected-poisoning
French prosecutors are investigating a suspected poisoning of a Russian journalist who fled after denouncing the war in Ukraine on live television....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iconic-mountain-resort-set-to-regain-its-former-glory
The extensive restoration project of the historic Berengaria Hotel is currently underway, with plans for the iconic hotel to reopen its doors in 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-urges-de-escalation-amid-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has drawn global attention as the death toll rises, with over 1,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis reported dead. Calls for peace have intensified amid the escalating violence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-secures-pyla-buffer-zone-agreement
In a recent statement, the United Nations has announced a breakthrough in Pyla. According to their announcement, they have reached arrangements that are poised to bring resolution to the ongoing situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bedbugs-threaten-2024-olympics-in-paris
In recent weeks, a concerning surge of bedbugs has been reported not only in Paris but also in several other French cities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/premium-spirits-take-center-stage-at-the-4th-cyprus-cocktail-festival
The 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, a part of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, is delighted to announce the participation of the Photos Photiades Group Ltd as one of the primary suppliers at the festival. The event is scheduled for October 17, 2023, at Nicosia's Municipal Garden, starting at 19:00, featuring the premium brand Tanqueray....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vassos-eliades-at-the-cyprus-cocktail-festival-2023
We are pleased to announce the participation of Vassos Eliades in the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, a signature event of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-celebrates-63rd-independence-anniversary-with-impressive-military-parade
Cyprus marked its 63rd independence anniversary with a grand military parade that showcased the unwavering commitment of the National Guard to ensure the nation's security....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-ski-resort-shuts-down-forever
Due to the effects of global warming that have led to a lack of snow, a ski resort in the French Alps, La Sambuy, has decided to cease operations permanently....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/just-a-breath-away-from-a-new-tourism-record
Hermes Airports statistics reveal that August achieved an unprecedented milestone in air traffic, with a total of 1.516 million passengers. When examining this figure in terms of arrivals and tourist arrivals, it amounts to 511,387 arrivals. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-cry-for-help-facing-a-migrant-surge-amid-eu-discord
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has appealed for greater European support as her country confronts a surge of people fleeing north Africa, amid growing tensions between Rome and other EU capitals over migration policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-to-prohibit-disposable-e-cigarettes-in-new-anti-tobacco-initiative
France plans to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on radio station RTL on Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eunomia-4-2023-to-unite-nations-and-strengthen-ties-with-the-us
The joint exercise of Cyprus, France, Greece, and Italy "EUNOMIA 4-2023" is an indication of the readiness of the four countries to work together to ensure conditions of security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, said on Thursday President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/weight-loss-drug-ozempic-transforms-denmark-s-economy
Massive demand for diabetes and weight loss drugs made by Danish pharmaceutical group Novo Nordisk has turned it into Europe's most valuable company, giving Denmark's economy a major makeover....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/diana-tragedy-figure-mohamed-al-fayed-passes-away
Mohamed Al Fayed has died at the age of 94....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-unique-slice-of-france-in-china
In his posthumously published memoirs A Moveable Feast (1964), Ernest Hemingway famously wrote, "If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast." ...
