https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-greece-and-egypt-team-up-to-boost-business-opportunities
Entrepreneurs and businesses eyeing opportunities in the Eastern Mediterranean have reason to celebrate. Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt have formalized a powerful partnership with the establishment of a Trilateral Business Council...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reports-first-death-from-influenza-a
Cyprus has reported its first fatality from Influenza A, marking a somber milestone in the ongoing flu season. The victim was a 43-year-old man, who had been the youngest patient receiving treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-cleared-in-husband-s-shocking-death
In a shocking turn of events, the death of 62-year-old Ukrainian Vitaly Shostak, found dead on December 27 in his Limassol apartment, has been officially ruled a suicide. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-president-s-visit-sparks-protests-and-political-firestorm
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Cyprus today, meeting with President Nicos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/no-prisoner-escapes-today-but-plenty-of-political-drama
We begin today’s column with breaking news: today, we haven’t had a single prisoner escape. Of course, it’s still morning, so we don’t know how the day will unfold....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usns-laramie-makes-pit-stop-at-port-of-limassol
The US Navy supply ship, USNS Laramie, made a stop at Larnaca port for scheduled maintenance and crew rest, further strengthening Cyprus’ role as a key logistics hub for the U.S. Navy in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/democracy-s-final-form-when-digital-capitalism-perfects-the-free-market-of-power
The convergence of two recent developments signals a profound transformation in how democracy operates in the digital age....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfires-turn-malibu-and-hollywood-hills-into-a-charred-wasteland
The skies above Los Angeles resemble a post-apocalyptic scene as wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the county. Malibu, the Hollywood Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods have been hit especially hard, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving destruction in their wake....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-warn-of-dangerous-products-in-the-european-market
Dangerous products and items containing hazardous chemicals have been identified in the European market, according to an announcement by the Labour Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-contractor-s-agreement-being-terminated
The Agriculture Minister, Maria Panayiotou, informed the Parliamentary Committee on Environment that the contract with the Akamas contractor is being terminated due to breached terms. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-dragon-threatens-citrus-and-exports
The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment is requesting the support of local authorities to prevent the destruction of the island’s citrus crops....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-found-dead-in-jetblue-landing-gear-compartment
On Tuesday, JetBlue confirmed that two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of one of its planes after it completed a flight from New York....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-volunteerism-commissioner-seeks-judge-s-recusal-but-court-volunteers-to-stay-on-the-case
Former Commissioner for Volunteerism, Yiannakis Yiannaki, who faces eight charges of forgery and circulation of forged documents, appeared before the Nicosia District Court today with a new lawyer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-jr-heads-to-greenland-as-dad-hopes-to-buy-it-again
Donald Trump Jr. traveled to Greenland on Tuesday, following his father’s renewed calls to make the autonomous Arctic territory a part of the United States....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-president-isaac-herzog-to-visit-cyprus-for-talks
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Cyprus on Thursday, according to sources from the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/residential-and-commercial-properties-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale residential and commercial properties in various areas of Cyprus that can be used as an investment or owner-occupancy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/radiologists-sound-alarm-on-hio-s-new-policy
The Cyprus Radiological Society (CRS) has strongly condemned the Health Insurance Organization (HIO)'s decision to allow "other doctors" to conduct radiological examinations starting January 2025, effectively replacing radiologists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mcdonald-s-cuts-lgbtq-inclusion-efforts-but-claims-it-still-‘cares-about-diversity
McDonald’s, one of the world’s most recognizable brands, is recalibrating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in response to recent societal and legal changes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/meta-drops-fact-checking-just-before-trump-takes-office
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that Facebook and Instagram are dropping their fact-checkers. Instead, the platforms will rely on user-driven “community notes,” much like Elon Musk’s approach on X (formerly Twitter). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/third-time-s-a-charm-another-prisoner-escape-rocks-cyprus-police
It seems prison breaks are becoming as common as coffee breaks in Cyprus. For the third time in recent weeks, a prisoner has managed to give police the slip—this time from Nicosia General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-fm-fidan-visits-occupied-cyprus-amid-key-regional-shifts
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s two-day visit to the occupied territories, taking place today and tomorrow, is considered particularly significant. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twin-wildfires-ravage-southern-california-devastating-celebrity-enclave
Two fast-moving wildfires erupted Tuesday in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to flee and leaving a path of destruction across neighborhoods, including Pacific Palisades — a scenic, ocean-adjacent area known for its celebrity residents and multimillion-dollar homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-globes-guests-trade-trophies-for-million-dollar-extravaganza
While the world watched with bated breath as Hollywood's finest graced the Golden Globes stage, a different kind of drama was unfolding backstage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cooperation-among-cyprus-greece-and-egypt-essential-for-stability-in-the-eastern-mediterranean
In a fluid and volatile international environment, closer cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt has become essential to ensure peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/antidepressants-exposed-myths-controversies-and-the-truth-behind-the-pills
Even if you’ve never taken antidepressants, you’re likely familiar with the criticism and controversy surrounding them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-he-promised-to-help-cyprus
When Jimmy Carter was elected president of the United States in 1976, Greek Cypriots had reason to be hopeful....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jean-marie-le-pen-founder-of-france-s-far-right-national-front-dies-at-96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France's far-right National Front (Front National) party, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 96, according to reports from French media. Known for his unapologetic nationalism and controversial rhetoric, Le Pen was a divisive figure in French politics for decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-aims-for-cheaper-electricity-with-competitive-market-by-2025
The government is ramping up efforts to bring down electricity costs for households and businesses by July 2025 through the introduction of a competitive electricity market, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced on Tuesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-promised-to-help-cyprus
Jimmy Carter passed away last week December 29, 2024, in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-municipality-launches-neighborhood-social-worker-program
The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has launched the "Neighborhood Social Worker" program, a significant step towards improving access to social services for its residents....
