https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-plan-to-reclaim-the-panama-canal-raises-eyebrows
President-elect Donald Trump laid out a dramatic vision for his return to the White House during a speech in Phoenix, Arizona, mixing familiar promises with controversial new proposals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-26-foot-snowman-crafted-from-2-500-wine-bottles-at-britain-s-most-festive-pub
Visitors are flocking to what some call Britain’s most festive pub to marvel at its latest seasonal spectacle—a massive 26-foot snowman crafted from 2,500 empty wine bottles....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dominique-pelicot-sentenced-to-20-years-for-crimes-of-sexual-violence
In a landmark ruling, a French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot, 72, to 20 years in prison for orchestrating and participating in prolonged sexual violence against his ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forensic-pathologist-challenges-ruling-in-soldier-s-suspicious-death
Forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos has expressed strong criticism of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the third investigative conclusion in the death of National Guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-pushes-to-end-daylight-saving-time
In a recent statement, newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party "will make every effort" to end the practice of daylight saving time (DST), a twice-yearly clock change that shifts the country from winter to summer time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hackathon-on-digital-skills-for-teenagers-encourages-creation-and-innovation
The Future Skills Hub of the European University Cyprus, in collaboration with the Department of Secondary Technical and Vocational Education and Training of the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth, the Youth Board of Cyprus, and IDEP Lifelong Learning, successfully concluded the Hackathon on Digital Skills for Teenagers. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-surprising-rise-of-al-jolani-and-its-implications-for-syria-and-cyprus
No one expected that al-Jolani, a man who began his journey in the Salafi jihadism of al-Qaeda’s Syrian branch, would lead such a counteroffensive from the anti-Assad Sunni opposition....
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/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/elon-musk-shares-dark-maga-video-casting-trump-as-america-s-superhero
''See, I'm not just like you—I'm Dark MAGA,'' Elon Musk appears to declare at the start of a two-minute anime-style video posted on his personal social media account....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/was-trump-really-the-only-option-for-the-working-class-in-2024
What makes a political comeback genuinely remarkable? Is it policy, charm, or a connection to the people? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-closely-monitors-weapon-system-renewal-processes
The spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Defense stated during the weekly press briefing that Ankara is "closely monitoring" the process of renewing weapon systems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-braces-for-trump-s-return-as-leaders-offer-cautious-congratulations
European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have cautiously congratulated Donald Trump on his claimed U.S. election victory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-declares-victory-god-spared-me-to-save-the-country
Donald Trump has done it again. Not only is he back in the White House, but he’s also making history as the first former president to win a second, non-consecutive term....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-watches-closely-as-u-s-election-stays-too-close-to-call
Cyprus has been on edge overnight, closely watching the unfolding U.S. presidential election. As vote counts continue in critical states, the race remains too close to call....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/white-house-locks-down-with-fences-and-barricades-ahead-of-election-day
With Americans casting their votes on Tuesday, fears of civil unrest are surging as a razor-thin presidential race between incumbent Donald Trump......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-election-countdown-what-s-at-stake-for-cyprus-and-europe
With the U.S. election just a day away, the world is on edge. This isn’t just a choice between two candidates; it's about the future direction of the United States and how that might echo across the globe, including in Europe and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-american-community-in-queens-divided-as-us-election-stirs-deep-tensions
In Astoria, Queens—a long-standing Greek-American hub—the upcoming U.S. election has created deep rifts in a typically tight-knit community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-voters-favor-kamala-harris-in-us-presidential-race
A recent YouGov survey reveals that a majority of voters in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Denmark prefer the election victory......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-accuses-democrats-of-dismissing-his-voters-as-‘garbage-in-wisconsin-rally
Dressed as a sanitation worker and stepping into the cab of a garbage truck, former President Donald Trump took aim at Democrats on Wednesday......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-loss-of-us-media-credibility
The US elections are highlighting the catastrophic consequences of the long-term devaluation of the country’s ''traditional'' news media....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/champions-and-rebels-unite
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/26-year-old-injured-in-apoel-anorthosis-fan-clash
A 26-year-old man sustained facial fractures and other injuries in clashes that erupted Monday night following the football match between APOEL and Anorthosis at GSP Stadium, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-tiktok-to-parliament-cyprus-influencers-set-sights-on-2026-elections
Since Fidia's Panayiotou's election to the European Parliament, with nearly 73,000 votes, political observers in Cyprus have been analyzing the so-called "Fidias phenomenon."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-zelenskyy-s-make-russia-small-again-t-shirt-sparks-kremlin-fury
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stirred up strong reactions from Moscow after wearing a T-shirt with the bold slogan, ''Make Russia small again,'' during his nightly address on Wednesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-the-us-elections-turning-into-the-battle-of-the-billionaires
In what seems to be a tit-for-tat move—especially after Elon Musk announced he would donate $1 million a day to registered voters who sign his PAC petition—Microsoft founder Bill Gates has reportedly thrown his support behind Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words
Former President Donald Trump made an unusual appearance at a McDonald’s in suburban Pennsylvania on Sunday, attempting to present himself as......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/european-court-ruling-hits-cyprus-over-refugee-return-case
The past week has been a striking blow to the politics of Nikos Nouris, his supporters, and potential successors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-panayiotou-s-kyrenia-visit-sparks-outrage
According to Marina Economidou in Sunday's Kathimerini, Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou has sparked a heated debate after visiting Kyrenia and staying at a hotel-casino, dividing public opinion into two camps: supporters and critics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/silent-pool-at-the-5th-cyprus-cocktail-festival
The highly anticipated Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 5th edition, bringing an unforgettable evening of exclusive signature cocktails crafted by 20 top bars from Cyprus and abroad....