https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/black-friday-buzz-as-shoppers-return-in-full-force
According to an article by Dorita Yiannakou, this past week, the retail scene came alive with the buzz of Black Friday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-needs-300-000-foreign-workers-amid-labor-shortage
It is estimated that Greece’s labor market needs more than 300,000 workers from other countries, from dishwashers to chefs to carpenters, machine operators and electricians to web and software developers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-strengthens-military-strategy-with-focus-on-us-armaments
Cyprus has been making strategic shifts in its military and diplomatic approach, particularly with regard to its relationship with NATO and its defense infrastructure, according to an article by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-schengen-conundrum-amid-unresolved-division
Cyprus remains caught in a political and logistical bind as Bulgaria and Romania prepare to join the Schengen free-movement area on January 1, 2025, according to a report by Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-the-nato-debate-is-still-a-divisive-issue-in-cyprus
The NATO debate in Cyprus has always been polarizing. Unlike the real debate on membership in the North Atlantic Alliance—which requires preconditions and an invitation, not just an "application"—...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/10-700-greek-students-suspended-for-violating-school-cell-phone-ban
Since the beginning of the academic year in September, a total of 10,700 students have been suspended for violating the new regulations banning cell phones in schools, according to Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mr-george-s-story-a-struggle-for-respect-and-equality-in-cyprus
A lawyer friend recently shared with me the story of Mr. George, a 72-year-old Cypriot. George, a retired teacher, spent his entire life concealing his sexual identity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-greek-orthodox-priest-at-the-center-of-anti-woke-education
The ideological conflict in the US has shifted from a traditional left-versus-right divide to a new dichotomy: “woke” versus “anti-woke.”...
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/airlines-adding-more-flights-to-greece-for-summer-2025
Greek and foreign airlines are increasing their routes to and from Athens and other top tourism destinations in Greece for the 2025 summer season by airlines that continue to identify more demand for the Greek tourism product....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temporary-truce-in-the-healthcare-sector-as-december-showdown-looms
A temporary truce has been reached in the healthcare sector following the 48-hour doctors' strike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-greece-forge-closer-ties-in-historic-meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides described the second intergovernmental meeting between Cyprus and Greece as a historic milestone. For the first time, 14 Greek Cabinet ministers joined their Cypriot counterparts in Nicosia, reflecting the deepening collaboration between the two nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-s-€1-2-billion-investment-in-cyprus-signals-confidence
According to Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, Eurobank has made significant strides in its investment in the Cypriot banking sector, particularly with its ongoing acquisition of Hellenic Bank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-hoteliers-sue-booking-com-over-equal-pricing-rules
Greek hoteliers, led by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH), are preparing to take legal action against Booking.com, claiming damages that could total tens of millions of euros....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/limassol-s-growth-deserves-equal-support
Who is driving development projects in Limassol, and how far have they progressed? Who decides how state development funds are allocated, and based on what criteria?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-bold-move-passport-revoked-secession-on-the-horizon
I begin with a bow to our dear young Nikos, who, with a fiery decision, didn't hesitate to take on everyone and everything by revoking the passport of the President of Paphos' football club, even though he himself is from Paphos and a fan of the team! Great balls of fire. Respect, Mr. President!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-angela-merkel-misjudge-germany-s-dependence-on-russian-gas
In her memoir ''Freedom'', Angela Merkel reflects on her 16-year tenure as German chancellor, offering insights into her political approach and the global crises that defined her leadership....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/baby-seal-panagis-rescued-after-losing-its-mother
A heartwarming rescue mission has brought hope to the Cypriot seas as baby seal ''Panagis'' was saved after the death of its mother due to complications during birth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/opening-doors-to-the-american-dream-u-s-hosts-ncaa-event-for-cypriot-families
When people talk about the growing U.S. presence in Cyprus, the conversation often turns to big-picture topics—defense programs like Cyclops, humanitarian aid for Gaza, or strategic partnerships....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/vafeadis-everyone-is-responsible-for-their-own-car
''Everyone is responsible for their own car,'' said the Minister of Transport, Mr. Vafeadis, regarding the problematic – and deadly – airbags found in tens of thousands of unsuspecting drivers’ cars on Cypriot roads...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-rules-could-see-avax-take-over-paphos–polis-road-project
The government is stepping up efforts to strengthen the framework for public works contracts following the unfortunate cancellation of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-role-in-the-east-med-highlighted-at-economist-conference
Cyprus’ growing importance in the Eastern Mediterranean was highlighted by U.S. Ambassador Julie Fisher and the UK’s new High Commissioner Michael Tatham during the 20th Economist magazine conference in Cyprus on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-slams-eu-maritime-map-escalating-tensions-with-greece-and-cyprus
Turkey has voiced sharp criticism of a European Commission map delineating potential maximum maritime zones for Greece, calling it an affront to its territorial claims in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/student-killed-in-overloaded-car-driver-six-times-over-legal-limit
Authorities in Nicosia are continuing their investigation into a fatal car crash that killed 20-year-old Irini Kontogiorgou, a Greek university student, early Sunday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/acropolis-facing-mansion-in-athens-sparks-legal-dispute-over-false-sale-listing
The family of the late Elias Barbalias, a prominent Greek real estate developer, has denied authorizing the sale of their luxurious mansion overlooking the Acropolis, following a report about its listing earlier this week. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-takes-his-first-shot-in-film-with-mykonos-comedy
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek NBA star known for his incredible rise from Athens to the Milwaukee Bucks, is now adding a new chapter to his impressive career—film production. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-workers-strike-over-rising-costs-and-low-wages
Greek workers are currently on strike today, Wednesday, causing disruptions at ports, and on buses and trains. The nationwide strike, which includes transport workers, doctors, teachers, and construction workers, is a protest against rising living costs and demands for higher wages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-embassy-in-kyiv-closes-amid-major-airstrike-threat
The United States has temporarily closed its embassy in Kyiv, citing credible intelligence about a potential major airstrike on November 20. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/declassified-cyprus-invasion-documents-confirm-old-truths
The recently declassified intelligence documents on the events surrounding the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus and the coup against Archbishop Makarios shed light on the complex dynamics of the period but do not significantly alter existing historical conclusions. ...
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....
