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24 November, 2024
 

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1051. BBC’s wrong translation of ‘Fuego’ highlights Eurovision reality

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bbc-s-wrong-translation-of-‘fuego-highlights-eurovision-reality

An error on BBC that got the translation mixed up in Cyprus’ Eurovision song title “Fuego” shows it can be a daunting experience for the media trying to keep up with different languages and cultures all at once...

1052. All lights 'set on green' for end to Greek bailout

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/all-lights-set-on-green-for-end-to-greek-bailout

Greece’s exit from a bailout program instituted by the eurozone and International Monetary Fund looks set to proceed in August, Luxembourg finance minister Pierre Gramegna said on Friday...

1053. Revolution sweeps Armenian opposition leader into power

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/revolution-sweeps-armenian-opposition-leader-into-power

Opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan was elected Armenia’s prime minister on Tuesday, capping a peaceful revolution driven by weeks of mass protests against corruption and cronyism in the ex-Soviet republic...

1054. Prince Charles: ‘Greece is in my blood’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/prince-charles-‘greece-is-in-my-blood

Ahead of an official visit to Greece, the Prince of Wales referred to his close connection to and “fascination” with the country, saying in exclusive comments to Kathimerini that Greece is “in my blood.”...

1055. Europe should wake up to the destruction of Cyprus heritage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/europe-should-wake-up-to-the-destruction-of-cyprus-heritage

Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions Cecilia Wikstrom on Monday urged Europe to take further action to protect Cyprus’ cultural heritage in the Turkish-held north of the island...

1056. Clock ticking for Cyprus reunification 

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clock-ticking-for-cyprus-reunification 

Former South African President F.W. de Klerk is a man who knows how to read the warning signs of history and he urges Cypriot leaders not to miss another opportunity to make peace before it’s too late...

1057. Facebook to play cupid in online dating debut

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/facebook-to-play-cupid-in-online-dating-debut

Facebook is entering the dating game to matchmake millions of people on the world’s largest online social network and nudge them into spending more time there...

1058. Israel says Iran lied on nuclear arms, pressures US to scrap deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-says-iran-lied-on-nuclear-arms-pressures-us-to-scrap-deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled what he said was evidence of a secret Iranian nuclear weapons program that could step up pressure on the United States to pull out of a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran...

1059. Looted church mosaic has been located on someone's wall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/looted-mosaic-from-cyprus-church-has-been-located-on-someone-s-wall

A rare mosaic depicting Apostle Mark from the Church of Kanakaria has been located, according to The Walk of Truth, a non-profit organization which campaigns for these last mosaic fragments from the church be included on Interpol’s list of stolen artworks...

1060. Female skier is first Cypriot to reach North Pole

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/female-skier-is-first-cypriot-to-reach-north-pole

Cypriot Stephanie Solomonides is among 11 women who went on a weeklong journey to the North Pole, and she has a message for Cypriots and the entire world...

1061. 'A new history starts now' as leaders of two Koreas make peace

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-new-history-starts-now-as-leaders-of-two-koreas-meet

The dramatic meeting, aimed at ending their decades-long conflict, comes weeks before Kim is due to meet Trump to discuss denuclearizing the Korean peninsula...

1062. Understanding Kim: Madman or misunderstood

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/understanding-kim-madman-or-misunderstood

US intelligence experts are trying to build a profile of Kim Jong Un to give Trump a competitive edge in one of the most consequential summits since the Cold War...

1063. Motive behind Waffle House shooting eludes Nashville police

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/motive-behind-waffle-house-shooting-eludes-nashville-police

The gunman, who began shooting outside the restaurant and then moved inside, aborted his attack and fled when a customer wrestled the rifle from him...

1064. A 'Very excited' Prince William takes Kate home after birth of prince

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-very-excited-prince-william-takes-kate-home-after-birth-of-prince

A 2013 change to the law means that for the first time in British history, a new prince will not supplant his older sister in the order of succession...

1065. Driver kills 10 after ploughing van into Toronto crowd

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-kills-10-after-ploughing-van-into-toronto-sidewalk-crowd

The brutal incident - which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a “tragic and senseless attack” - was one of the most violent in recent Canadian history...

1066. Trump-Macron to face differences on Iran and trade as French visit begins

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-macron-to-face-differences-on-iran-and-trade-as-french-visit-begins

Trump and Macron began their improbable friendship a year ago in Belgium with a jaw-clenching handshake...

1067. Turkish fledgling party to run in June polls after membership boost

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-fledgling-party-to-run-in-june-polls-after-membership-boost

A masterful campaigner, Erdogan has won nearly a dozen elections and dominated Turkey since his Islamist-rooted AK party swept to power in 2002...

1068. Parliament urges international community to recognise Armenian genocide

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-calls-on-international-community-to-recognise-armenian-genocide

According to Mahtesian, between 1915 and 1923 more than 1.5 million innocent Armenians suffered torture, were put to death, slaughtered or forced to walk to their death...

1069. Wenger to leave Arsenal after two decades in charge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wenger-to-leave-arsenal-after-two-decades-in-charge

Arsenal are currently a distant sixth in the league but are in the semi-finals of the Europa League...

1070. Passenger killed when engine explodes on Southwest Airlines US flight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/passenger-killed-when-engine-explodes-on-southwest-airlines-us-flight

The death of 43-year-old Jennifer Riordan on Flight 1380 was the first in a US commercial aviation accident since 2009...

1071. Netflix programming binge pays off with subscriber surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/netflix-programming-binge-pays-off-with-subscriber-surge

Netflix says it will spend up to $8 billion on global TV shows and movies in 2018...

1072. McGregor charged with assault in New York after rampage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mcgregor-charged-with-assault-in-new-york-after-rampage

The 29-year-old, who became the first UFC fighter to hold two world titles simultaneously when he beat Eddie Alvarez...

1073. On the European Path

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/on-the-european-path

Turkey might push things to the extremes because it has entered a phase of instability...

1074. Nicosia will not follow EU and expel Russians

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-will-not-follow-eu-and-expel-russian

Cyprus is among the 14 EU countries that will not take such measures...

1075. New divisions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/new-divisions

This division is already evident in politics which has sunk to a new vulgar low...

1076. Crete among best world destinations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/crete-among-best-world-destinations

TripAdvisor hailed Crete for its rich archaeological and mythological history that’s reflected in its ancient ruins and cultural attractions...

1077. Google makes push to turn product searches into cash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/google-makes-push-to-turn-product-searches-into-cash

Over the past two years, mobile searches asking where to buy products soared by 85 percent...

1078. Physicist Stephen Hawking dies at 76

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/physicist-stephen-hawking-dies-at-76

The power of his intellect contrasted cruelly with the weakness of his body...

1079. Trump and North Korea's Kim plan first-ever meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-and-north-korea-s-kim-plan-first-ever-meeting

Trump had previously said he was willing to meet Kim under the right circumstances but had indicated the time was not right...

1080. Edmond About’s ageless Greece

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/edmond-about-s-ageless-greece

How can a nation with so many skills and virtues be so incapable of creating an effective state...

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