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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/patriots-for-europe-cry-make-europe-great-again-at-rally
In Madrid, far-right leaders from across Europe gathered to rally against the European Union and endorse shared goals inspired by President Trump’s influence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-housing-is-in-crisis-as-foreign-buyers-take-over-the-market
As housing becomes an increasingly pressing issue for the majority of Cypriots, Parliament is opening up a debate on the surge in real estate purchases by third-country nationals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-robotics-teams-earn-top-honors-at-international-competition
Three robotics teams from Cyprus have brought home prestigious awards from the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Benelux Tournament held in The Hague, Netherlands, on January 19....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-international-ombudsman-institute-advocating-for-fairness-and-justice-across-europe
The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) is a global organization that brings together over 200 Ombudsman offices from more than 100 countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-eu-shake-up-includes-higher-schengen-visa-fees-stricter-border-checks-and-key-new-citizenship-rules
In 2024, the European Union implemented several significant changes impacting the Schengen Area and EU citizenship rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/europe-s-salary-showdown
Curious about which European countries are paying the best?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-battles-turkey-s-recognition-push-for-trnc
Cyprus’ efforts to secure strong condemnation from the European Union over Turkey's actions to upgrade the status of the self-declared ''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'' (TRNC) have faced significant challenges. ...
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/cyprus-pushes-to-link-turkey-eu-relations-to-cyprus-talks-faces-eu-resistance
The Christodoulides government made a bold move to connect Turkey’s future with the European Union to the long-stalled Cyprus settlement talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-and-netherlands-block-cyprus-s-push-to-link-eu-turkey-relations-with-cyprus-issue
Cyprus is facing roadblocks in its latest push to link EU-Turkey relations with progress on the Cyprus issue. ...
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/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/news/22-million-users-cut-off-as-europe-s-largest-piracy-ring-busted
In a sweeping operation spanning multiple countries, Italian police dismantled a massive illegal streaming network that served more than 22 million users across Europe. Dubbed ''Operation Takendown''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nadal-i-m-not-tired-of-playing-tennis-it-s-my-body-that-doesn-t-want-to-play-anymore
Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players in history, has announced the end of his 20-year career following a 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-real-estate-fourth-cheapest-in-europe-draws-foreign-buyers
The Greek real estate market has significant prospects for establishing itself as one of the main destinations for foreign home buyers, being the fourth cheapest in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/soula-hadjikyriakou-veteran-journalist-and-documentarian-dies-after-battle-with-cancer
Soula Hadjikyriakou, a celebrated journalist known for her dedication to truth and her tireless pursuit of impactful storytelling, passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-soccer-fans-attacked-in-amsterdam-evacuations-underway
Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam overnight Thursday, following a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, prompting the Israeli government to dispatch planes to evacuate its citizens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/filipino-seafarers-fight-for-equal-pay-in-billion-euro-shipping-industry
In a significant case highlighting wage disparities in the maritime industry, a Filipino seafarer is challenging the unequal pay practices faced by workers from Southeast Asia compared to their European counterparts in the Netherlands....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/norway-s-billion-dollar-man-says-americans-just-work-harder-than-europeans
Norway’s ''billion-dollar man'' Nicolai Tangen, who manages Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, says America’s success over Europe comes down to one simple factor: Americans work harder....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-dutch-court-rules-heineken-must-pay-millions-for-greek-subsidiary-violations
According to a report in the Financial Times, a Dutch court has ruled that Heineken is responsible for competition violations linked to its Greek subsidiary, Athenian Brewery, dating back to the 1990s. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-migrant-transfer-deal-with-albania-gains-eu-support
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni feels vindicated in her approach to immigration, as a recent agreement with Albania is emerging as a "model" that several EU member states are now openly discussing, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-addresses-eu-on-cyprus-problem
President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides will brief European leaders on the latest developments in the Cyprus issue within the framework of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-european-job-fair-hundreds-of-positions-available
Cyprus’ Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and EURES Cyprus are organising on Tuesday in Nicosia the “Find Your Career in Europe” event, with the participation of representatives from employment agencies from nine EU member states, along with company representatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-office-costs-outpace-london-and-amsterdam
Office rental prices in Cyprus, particularly in Limassol, have exceeded those in cities like London and Amsterdam, according to major tech companies operating on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-migrant-surge-as-war-in-lebanon-intensifies
A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom24-reaches-300-000-customers-milestone
We are thrilled to announce that the number of users on the innovative Freedom24 trading platform has surpassed 300,000. This significant achievement underscores our platform's technological superiority and the growing trust and confidence of our customers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-and-netherlands-finalize-double-taxation-treaty-for-curacao
Cyprus and the Netherlands have successfully concluded negotiations on a Double Taxation Treaty concerning Curacao, a Caribbean island that is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands....