https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-waters-named-cleanest-in-europe-for-second-year-running
Cyprus has the cleanest bathing waters in Europe, according to the European Environment Agency’s annual report on water quality....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-our-politicians-fail-to-manage-crises
The most compelling argument for our political leaders to grasp the value of immediacy is this: governments no longer fall because of the opposition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-in-three-cypriot-residents-can-t-afford-a-week-long-holiday-abroad
Roughly one in three Cypriot residents (33.2%) aged 16 and older say they cannot afford a one-week holiday abroad, according to a recent Eurostat survey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/reducing-the-cost-of-living-through-digital-solutions
Life is becoming increasingly difficult for households today. The gap between those who are financially comfortable and those struggling to make ends meet on their wages has widened significantly. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rotterdam-port-prepares-for-nato-shipments-as-europe-anticipates-potential-conflict-with-russia
As NATO braces for the possibility of a large-scale war with Russia within the next five years, Europe’s largest port is transforming itself into a strategic military logistics hub....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ban-on-mobile-phones-in-dutch-schools-boosts-student-focus-study-finds
A government study in the Netherlands has found that banning mobile phones and other electronic devices in schools has helped students concentrate better in class....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rotterdam-port-prepares-to-host-nato-forces-in-case-of-conflict-with-russia
Europe’s largest port is quietly preparing for a future that may include war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-raises-eyebrows-by-sharing-nato-chief-s-praise-for-iran-strikes
Former U.S. President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy Tuesday by publicly posting what appeared to be private messages from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, praising him for his military strikes on Iran and tough stance on defense spending....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-on-israel-iran-ceasefire-they-don-t-know-what-the-f-they-re-doing
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at both Israel and Iran on Tuesday, accusing them of breaking a ceasefire agreement he had announced just hours earlier and saying the two longtime enemies ''don’t know what the f*** they’re doing.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-touts-israel-iran-ceasefire-as-vindication-of-u-s-airstrikes
President Donald Trump on Monday announced what he called a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” between Israel and Iran, framing the tentative agreement as a direct result of his decision to authorize U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tehran-denies-cyprus-mediation-claim-as-eu-monitors-iran-israel-tensions
Iran has publicly rejected claims by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay messages to Israel, a denial included in a recent European External Action Service (EEAS) newsletter circulated to all 27 EU member states....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-life-pharma-detox-system-offers-solutions-to-pharmaceutical-pollution
Medochemie is taking a leading role in addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges currently faced by the pharmaceutical industry: the management and reduction of pharmaceutical pollution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nations-cry-foul-over-israel-s-eurovision-public-vote-win
Israel’s first-place finish in the public vote at last weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest has sparked growing calls from several countries for greater transparency and a review of the voting system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/timur-turlov-at-new-york-eastern-mediterranean-business-summit-cyprus-is-our-european-gateway-to-global-markets
Freedom Holding Corp. is driven by a mission to build bridges between regions and make global markets more accessible — an ambition powered by innovation and modern technologies, including artificial intelligence. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/working-hard-or-hardly-working-cyprus-puts-in-more-hours-than-most-of-europe
If you’re clocking in around 38 hours a week in Cyprus, you’re pretty much sticking to the same grind as last year, and just a bit above the European average....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surprise-surprise-cyprus-near-the-top-again-in-eu-electricity-costs
Cyprus had the second highest electricity prices in the European Union relative to consumer purchasing power in the second half of 2024, according to new data from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/union-condemns-threats-against-turkish-cypriot-journalist-exposing-corruption-and-organized-crime-in-occupied-cyprus
The Union of Cyprus Journalists (UCJ) has raised alarm over death threats made against journalist Aysemden Akin, editor-in-chief of the online newspaper Bugun Kibris, following her investigative reporting into corruption and criminal networks tied to occupied Cyprus and Turkey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inmate-population-in-cyprus-more-than-doubles-prison-capacity-eurostat-says
Cyprus had the most overcrowded prisons in the European Union in 2023, with an inmate population more than double the system’s intended capacity, according to figures released by Eurostat, the EU’s statistics agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-to-tourists-enough-is-enough
If you’re planning a European getaway in 2025, expect more rules, higher fees, and fewer places to party. From Venice to Santorini, some of Europe’s most iconic destinations are saying “enough is enough” when it comes to mass tourism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncertainty-surrounds-geneva-talks-on-cyprus-issue
With uncertainty over whether this marks a genuine attempt at restarting talks or merely an effort to keep the prospect of reunification alive, President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Geneva last night for the informal expanded conference. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/what-do-windmills-tulips-and-potatoes-have-in-common-the-dutch-of-course
When you think of windmills, tulips, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Delft Blue pottery, or even the legendary tale of The Hole in the Dike, one country immediately comes to mind—the Netherlands! ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-proposes-€150-billion-borrowing-plan-for-rearmament-amid-growing-security-concerns
The European Commission has proposed a bold plan to borrow up to €150 billion to lend to EU governments as part of a major rearmament effort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-royals-shocked-by-divided-nicosia-in-first-cyprus-visit
The Dutch royal couple's first-ever visit to Cyprus sent a powerful message of solidarity, shining a spotlight on the island's rich history — and its ongoing division....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-royals-potato-tour-spotlights-cyprus-netherlands-agricultural-ties
The Dutch royal couple's visit to Cyprus this week may have sparked varied reactions, but their tour of potato plantations in Xylofagou and a packing plant in Liopetri was far from a coincidence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-netherlands-a-strong-but-often-overlooked-bond
The Netherlands, a key player in both the EU and NATO, remains somewhat of an unknown entity in Cyprus—aside from Amsterdam’s popularity as a travel destination and the well-known football club Ajax....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-royal-couple-touch-down-in-cyprus-on-flight-co-piloted-by-king
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands have arrived in Cyprus for a two-day state visit, marking the first-ever official trip of the Dutch Royal Couple to the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-great-freeze-snap-that…-isn-t-actually-that-freezing-so-far
Brace yourselves—except, actually, don’t. Because despite the dire warnings of a frost apocalypse, today’s weather is mildly inconvenient at best....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom-holding-corp-reports-57-surge-in-q3-revenue-hits-$9-billion-market-cap-milestone
Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, has announced two significant milestones: strong third quarter results for fiscal year 2025 and a record market capitalisation of $9 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snow-in-the-netherlands-football-in-snowy-kyperounta-and-a-royal-visit-on-the-horizon
Yours truly is currently in the Netherlands, covering the upcoming state visit of the King and Queen of Denmark to Cyprus in early March....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-renewable-energy-progress-in-transport-outpaces-cyprus
According to recent data from Eurostat, the EU saw an increase in the share of renewable energy in transport in 2023 compared to 2022, while Cyprus's share remained largely unchanged....
