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1. No ''Shhh'' for Cyprus, Eurovision dream ends in the semis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-shhh-for-cyprus-eurovision-dream-ends-in-the-semis

Cyprus' Eurovision hopes were dashed on Tuesday night in Basel, Switzerland, as Theo Evan's electric performance of ''Shhh'' couldn’t quite crack the top ten in a fiercely competitive semi-final....

2. Protests erupt at Eurovision opening over Israel’s participation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-erupt-at-eurovision-opening-over-israel-s-participation

The Eurovision Song Contest got off to a rocky start in Basel, Switzerland, as protests erupted against Israel’s participation, casting a shadow over the glitzy Opening Ceremony....

3. Cyprus surges in Eurovision odds ahead of 69th song contest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-surges-in-eurovision-odds-ahead-of-69th-song-contest

Cyprus has emerged as a surprise contender in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, with its entry ''Shh'' by Theo Evan climbing sharply in betting odds just days before the semifinals....

4. George Pechlivanoglou, George Petrou, and George Tziortzis to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/giorgos-pechlivanoglou-giorgos-petrou-and-giorgos-tziortzis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference will focus on supporting and advancing the national strategy for a Green Transition....

5. Man's time runs out at Larnaca Airport over undeclared luxury watches

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-s-time-runs-out-at-larnaca-airport-over-undeclared-luxury-watches

A passenger arriving from Switzerland was forced to pay more than €29,000 at Larnaca Airport after customs officers found two undeclared luxury watches valued at over €100,000 in his luggage....

6. Trump’s tariff blitz threatens Cyprus’ push for U.S. investments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-blitz-threatens-cyprus-push-for-u-s-investments

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s dramatic declaration of a ''Liberation” Day'', marked by the sudden imposition of 20% tariffs on imports from the European Union, as well as from Japan, India, Switzerland and China, has sent shockwaves across global markets and ignited fresh fears of a prolonged U.S.-Europe economic standoff....

7. Cyprus faces uncertainty as Trump’s tariffs target global trade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-uncertainty-as-trump-s-tariffs-target-global-trade

In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through global trade, US President Donald Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on imports from several key countries, ...

8. CTP committed to resolving the Cyprus Problem, says Akansoy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ctp-committed-to-resolving-the-cyprus-problem-says-akansoy

Asim Akansoy, Secretary-General of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), shared insights from his recent participation in a program in Bern, Switzerland....

9. The good, the bad, and the in-between: Cyprus talks in Geneva

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-good-the-bad-and-the-in-between-cyprus-talks-in-geneva

Preparatory efforts for the informal Cyprus conference, scheduled for March 17-18 in Geneva, Switzerland, reached a peak this past week, with both organizational work from the United Nations and diplomatic efforts from the parties involved....

10. 2024 global VC investment rises to $368B as investor interest in AI soars

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-global-vc-investment-rises-to-$368b-as-investor-interest-in-ai-soars

Global VC investment rose from $349.4 billion across 43,320 deals in 2023 to $368.3 billion across 35,684 deals in 2024 despite a multitude of challenges, including global conflicts and geopolitical tensions, uncertainties associated with a significant number of major elections—...

11. Cypriot artist Penelope Constantinou brings her ''Muses'' to Paris

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cypriot-artist-penelope-constantinou-brings-her-muses-to-paris

Renowned Cypriot artist Penelope Constantinou is once again taking her art to the international stage. ...

12. Turkey renews its call for a two-state solution in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-renews-its-call-for-a-two-state-solution-in-cyprus

Turkey has once again pushed its demand for a two-state solution to the Cyprus issue....

13. DiCarlo’s visit to Cyprus paves the way for Geneva Conference on Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dicarlo-s-visit-to-cyprus-paves-the-way-for-geneva-conference-on-cyprus-issue

The two-day visit of UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Peacekeeping Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, marked a significant step in the UN’s efforts to organize an international conference on the Cyprus issue, set to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, ...

14. Winter wonderland in Troodos after a fresh blanket of snow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/winter-wonderland-in-troodos-after-a-fresh-blanket-of-snow

If you woke up this morning, glanced at the mountains, and thought, "Did I teleport to Switzerland overnight?"—you’re not alone! ...

15. UN envoy heads to Cyprus for crucial talks on peace process

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-heads-to-cyprus-for-crucial-talks-on-peace-process

UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo is set to visit Cyprus on February 10 for meetings with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, as the push for progress on the Cyprus issue continues. ...

16. Lidl strengthens its international commitment to conscious nutrition together with WWF

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-strengthens-its-international-commitment-to-conscious-nutrition-together-with-wwf

Lidl is advancing its commitment to conscious nutrition by further aligning its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD)1 by 2050. By 2030, Lidl will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as plant-based protein sources, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, by 20 percent compared to 2022. As the first retailer to apply WWF’s methodology across all 31 Lidl countries with stores, Lidl brings transparency to its offerings across all food groups, empowering customers to make more environmentally conscious and healthier choices. To address global challenges, like climate change, biodiversity loss and diet-related diseases we need to transform our food system2....

17. Tatar calls for ''new framework'' for Cyprus talks in New Year message

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-calls-for-new-framework-for-cyprus-talks-in-new-year-message

In his New Year message, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar focused on the ongoing Cyprus problem and the economic challenges facing the Turkish Cypriot community. ...

18. Cyprus talks stalled: Crossing points block path to UN conference

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-talks-stalled-crossing-points-block-path-to-un-conference

Negotiations over the Cyprus issue are heating up, with both sides digging in ahead of a potential UN-led international conference in early 2025. ...

19. Tariffs, reforms, and rate cuts: 2025’s economic balancing act

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tariffs-reforms-and-rate-cuts-2025-s-economic-balancing-act

As we look ahead to 2025, experts at UBS are forecasting steady global economic growth, but not without a few bumps along the way....

20. Europe shines in global race for smarter power grids, but China gains ground

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/europe-shines-in-global-race-for-smarter-power-grids-but-china-gains-ground

Europe is at the forefront of innovation in electricity grid technology, sharing the lead with Japan in global patent filings over the past decade....

21. UK’s Keir Starmer heads to Cyprus , first visit of its kind in over 50 years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-s-keir-starmer-heads-to-cyprus-first-visit-of-its-kind-in-over-50-years

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Nicosia on Tuesday, December 10, marking an important step in strengthening ties between the United Kingdom and Cyprus. ...

22. 22 million users cut off as Europe's largest piracy ring busted

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''...

23. Coffee Island enters India, sets sights on multinational growth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/coffee-island-enters-india-sets-sights-on-multinational-growth

Coffee Island, the popular Greek coffee chain, is making waves in the global market with its first store opening in India, set for December in New Delhi....

24. The weeks of the German language 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-weeks-of-the-german-language-2024

The Embassies of Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and the Goethe-Institut Cyprus organize for the 8th consecutive year ''The Weeks of the German Language'' from the 1st to the 26th of November 2024. ...

25. Antonio Costa’s visit is a pivotal step in EU support for Cyprus negotiations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/antonio-costa-s-visit-is-a-pivotal-step-in-eu-support-for-cyprus-negotiations

The upcoming visit of Antonio Costa, the newly elected President of the European Council, to Cyprus is poised to play a significant role in the resumption of negotiations on the longstanding Cyprus problem. ...

26. Cyprus: The new Switzerland and other tall tales

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-the-new-switzerland-and-other-tall-tales

Hope for a solution has been granted a stay of execution—albeit on life support—and almost all political parties welcomed this development....

27. Cyprus elected to UN Human Rights Council for the first time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-elected-to-un-human-rights-council-for-the-first-time

The Republic of Cyprus' election in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2025-27 for the first time, is a "great success", Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos told CNA immediately after the results of the vote were announced on Wednesday. ...

28. Switzerland approves border change, Italy yet to finalize

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/switzerland-approves-border-change-italy-yet-to-finalize

Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their Alpine border due to the melting of glaciers, a result of climate change....

29. Larnaca airport checks 98% of passengers in under 10 minutes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-checks-98-of-passengers-in-under-10-minutes

During the months of July and August, 98.9% and 97.8% of passengers, respectively, have been served at security checks in less than 10 minutes, at Larnaca airport while at the passport control points at departures......

30. President Christodoulides talks electricity link with Saudi FM

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-talks-electricity-link-with-saudi-fm

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Tuesday during the United Nations General Assembly to discuss a potential electricity connection between Saudi Arabia and Cyprus....

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