https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-incidents-shake-istanbul-as-recent-suicides-raise-concerns
Shocking images made the rounds of the Turkish media, with 54-year-old Eleni Bulunda committing suicide in the Beilıkcuzu area, a suburb of Istanbul, on Monday afternoon (15/01) by jumping from the roof of a shopping mall....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-shooting-victim-flees-abroad-silent-to-investigators
In the ongoing investigation of an attempted murder on Monday (17/1) along Larnaca Avenue in Aglantzia, authorities are facing challenges as the 49-year-old target has left the country without providing a written statement to investigators....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-the-consumer-pocket-faces-a-perfect-economic-storm
The uncertainty and the intense upheavals in the global supply chain continue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/intermittent-clouds-and-scattered-showers-ahead
Today's weather brings partly cloudy skies with occasional clouds and local showers or isolated thunderstorms expected. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-non-performing-loans-hold-steady-at-€2b-amid-rising-rates
Non-performing loans in the Cyprus banking system remained essentially unchanged at €2 billion in October 2023, marking a marginal reduction of just €2 million, in an environment of rising interest rates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shines-with-20-tourism-surge
In a burst of post-pandemic enthusiasm, Cyprus shines as the EU's tourism star, celebrating an impressive 20% surge in 2023 – a dazzling spectacle second only to a breathtaking fireworks display!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrested-for-leaking-mafia-style-execution-video
Two officers of the police’s motorcycle division were arrested on Monday for leaking a video showing the body of a man who was gunned down in a mafia-style execution in the Athens suburb of Neos Kosmos in the early hours of Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/central-bank-chief-cautions-on-early-rate-cuts-amid-global-tensions
Central Bank Governor and European Central Bank (ECB) member Constantinos Herodotou stated that discussions regarding interest rate reductions are premature, given ongoing geopolitical conflicts and potential disruptions in the supply chain arising from tensions in the Red Sea....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kaili-slams-qatargate-probe-and-freemason-judges-in-tv-interview
MEP Eva Kaili, facing corruption and money laundering charges in the Qatargate scandal, vehemently defended herself in a recent interview with Italian channel Retequattro....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ceo-predicts-price-drops-for-homes-over-500k-euros
In the latest property data, the real estate landscape in Cyprus paints a picture of continuous growth, particularly in the apartment sector. However, a closer look reveals a potential plateau in the high-end market, specifically for properties priced at 500 thousand euros and above....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-leads-gop-race-with-big-iowa-win
In a resounding win, former President Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the Iowa caucuses, marking a significant step in his potential bid for the Republican candidacy in the upcoming election....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gunmen-target-family-in-cyprus-street-shooting
In a chilling incident reminiscent of recent fatal shootings in Limassol and Nicosia, organized crime once again sends shockwaves through authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-and-thunderstorms-to-hit-western-regions
A mild low-pressure system has a subtle impact on the region. Expect variable weather conditions today, primarily characterized by intermittent clouds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ever-wonder-how-happy-people-are-in-cyprus
Ever wonder how happy people are in Cyprus? Well, they recently gave their overall life satisfaction a score of 7.2 out of 10, according to Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union. That's pretty close to the EU average, which stands at 7.1....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-cheers-as-beer-sales-bubble-up-in-2023
In a frothy turn of events, Cyprus witnessed a 1.5% surge in total beer sales last year, with a notable 9% boost in exports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forty-percent-of-global-jobs-face-disruption-because-of-ai
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape the global job market, potentially affecting 40% of jobs worldwide, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-killed-twelve-injured-in-israel-attack
In a tragic incident in Ra'anana, central Israel, a terror attack involving stolen vehicles has claimed one life and left at least 12 individuals injured, according to emergency services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/houthi-rebels-launch-anti-ship-missile-at-us-destroyer-in-red-sea
Yemen's Houthi rebels fired an anti-ship cruise missile at the USS Laboon, an American destroyer in the Red Sea. The missile was shot down by a U.S. fighter jet in the latest attack unsettling global shipping....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-is-therefore-right-that-i-resign
I wrote in my previous article ("How the prestige of the institutions is undermined", Kathimerini, 7/1/24) that, based on the conclusion of the auditors of the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority and announcements of the Audit Service,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-crime-boss-gunned-down-in-greece
New evidence has emerged about the mafia execution of Vangelis Zambounis on Sunday morning in Neos Kosmos. The Hellenic Police are still investigating the case, which is another episode in the bloody cycle of the Greek mafia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-protests-british-bases-role-in-gaza-conflict
Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday morning outside the Akrotiri Base, in Limassol district, in Cyprus, with placards, flags and shouting slogans, protesting the involvement, as they say, of the British Bases in Cyprus in Israel's war in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dr-anastasatos-forecasts-bright-future-for-cyprus-economy-in-candid-interview
Eurobank group's chief economist, Dr Tasos Anastasatos, expresses optimism about the Cyprus economy, emphasizing that the decision to expand the group's banking presence in Cyprus is linked to these positive economic prospects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/houthi-strikes-send-prices-soaring-in-global-trade
In recent weeks, the developments in the Red Sea, with the Houthi attacks on commercial ships and their impact on global trade, have dominated the discussions of suppliers with their partners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/denmark-s-queen-passes-crown-to-new-king-in-historic-move
Denmark entered a new era as Queen Margrethe II, the long-reigning monarch, handed over the role of sovereign to her son, Frederik X....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-sunshine-to-thunderstorms
Today's weather will mainly be sunny in several areas, but localized increased cloudiness is expected to bring isolated showers, particularly in the west and north....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/husky-dog-saves-block-from-gas-explosion
In a plot that could have graced front-page headlines nationwide, a serene Philadelphia neighborhood narrowly escaped catastrophe just days before Christmas, thanks to the remarkable instincts of a four-legged hero named Kobe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/apple-stocks-dip-as-microsoft-claims-market-crown
In a noteworthy development, Microsoft has eclipsed Apple in market capitalization, marking the first time since late 2021....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eighty-football-teams-choose-cyprus-for-intensive-training
Eighty football teams have already chosen Cyprus for their training preparation this year, Tourism Deputy Minister Costas Koumis said on Thursday, noting that last year the total number of teams that arrived in Cyprus for their training preparation was 92....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-detroit-unveils-groundbreaking-electric-charging-road
Detroit has reportedly unveiled new technology beneath its streets after a year of waiting, with electric vehicles able to get a boost that could ultimately make range anxiety a thing of the past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-shipowner-seeks-us-help-over-seized-tanker-amid-rising-tensions
Empire Navigation Inc., the Greek shipowner of an oil tanker seized by Iran, said it sought any help from the US government in regaining control of its vessel in a US court filing on Thursday....
