https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-repays-over-€1b-in-debt-easing-financial-strain
Cyprus made strides in paying down its debt in the second quarter of 2024, settling over €1 billion in bonds and loans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-holds-key-to-curing-social-ills-inequality
Artificial intelligence has the potential to eliminate diseases, lift billions out of poverty, combat depression, and tackle social issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-york-achieves-solar-power-milestone-a-year-early
New York has reached its target of 6 gigawatts of solar power one year ahead of its 2025 goal, state officials announced recently. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airways-pilot-recalls-flight-hours-before-1974-turkish-invasion
On Friday, July 19, 1974, 30-year-old Cyprus Airways pilot Adamos Marneros paced nervously in his London hotel room. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-residents-travel-spending-hits-€2-23-billion-in-2023
Total travel spending by Cypriot residents, both within Cyprus and abroad, reached €2.23 billion in 2023, marking an 8.4% increase from 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-crackdown-leaves-shanghai-streets-empty-on-halloween
Halloween night in Shanghai took a surprising turn this year, as a heavy police crackdown on costumes left the city’s streets eerily quiet. Young revelers had been gearing up for a festive night, but instead, they found themselves in a city where costumes were almost entirely absent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-platinum-sponsor-of-let-s-do-it-cyprus-clean-up-cyprus-campaign
Aligned with its commitment to support Cyprus and its people, Petrolina continues to support as the Platinum Sponsor of the Let’s Do It! Cyprus campaign for another year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/76-year-old-scammed-out-of-€145-000-by-fake-un-major
A 76-year-old woman has fallen victim to an online scam that drained €145,000 from her bank accounts, prompting a police investigation into the incident. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elon-musk-s-$35-million-texas-family-compound
In a move seemingly straight out of the US TV series 'Sister Wives', Elon Musk has reportedly bought a massive $35 million estate in Austin, Texas, designed as a family hub for his 11 children and two of their mothers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrest-63-year-old-suspect-in-massive-£300-000-cheddar-theft
Detectives investigating the high-profile theft of 22 tons of cheddar from Neal’s Yard Dairy have arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods, police confirmed.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-150-dead-many-still-missing-in-spain-s-deadliest-floods-in-decades
Spain is reeling from its deadliest flood disaster in decades, with at least 158 confirmed dead after devastating rains and flash floods tore through communities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/limassol-international-book-fair-expands-for-third-year-with-star-studded-lineup
The Limassol International Book Fair is set to return for its third year, promising an expanded and enriched experience for book lovers, writers, and industry professionals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-court-sentences-two-minors-for-hotel-arson
The Larnaca District Court today sentenced two 17-year-old unaccompanied minors from Syria to two years of immediate imprisonment after finding them guilty of arson in a case that was heard behind closed doors.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archaeologists-unearth-rare-medieval-findings-at-panagia-karmiotissa
Archaeologists in Cyprus have unveiled a significant array of medieval findings at the Panagia Karmiotissa site, marking a discovery of rare scale and importance, according to the Cyprus Department of Antiquities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-floods-in-spain-s-valencia-region-leave-95-dead-and-many-missing
Severe flooding in Spain's Valencia region has resulted in at least 95 confirmed deaths, with many individuals still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parents-face-sentencing-in-death-of-infant
A young mother admitted to manslaughter charges in the tragic death of her three-month-old daughter, who was found severely neglected under disturbing conditions in Nicosia on July 28, authorities said Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-assault-on-limassol-food-delivery-driver-raises-concerns
Police are investigating yet another attack on a food delivery driver in Limassol after a 23-year-old was assaulted and robbed by a group of young individuals late Wednesday night.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-95-dead-as-flash-floods-devastate-southeastern-spain
At least 95 people have died due to severe flash floods caused by intense rainfall in southeastern Spain. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-there-is-no-limit-to-what-our-nations-could-achieve-when-we-work-together
Just after 5:40 pm Cyprus time today, President Nikos Christodoulides met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House, marking a notable step in U.S.-Cyprus relations, which both leaders say are now at a ''historic high.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-backs-cyprus-unity-recalls-sad-50-year-division-in-white-house-meeting
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday, marking a major milestone in U.S.-Cyprus relations and emphasizing renewed U.S. support for a bizonal, bicommunal federation as a solution to the Cyprus issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-georgia-teen-wins-top-prize-for-device-that-detects-pesticides
Sirish Subash, a 9th grader from Snellville, Georgia, has been named ''America’s Top Young Scientist'' after creating an innovative handheld device that detects pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/saudi-arabia-s-sindalah-island-opens-as-year-round-superyacht-paradise
Tucked in the Red Sea, the new luxury island of Sindalah has officially opened, bringing high-end resorts, a yacht club, and a marina to Saudi Arabia's coastline. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gains-investor-confidence-as-economic-reforms-us-ties-bolster-growth
International investors have shown sustained confidence in Cyprus’ economy and business ecosystem, recognizing the country as a stabilizing force in the region......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-cyprus-to-paris-antonis-avouris-named-france-s-best-young-chef
Earlier this month, 27-year-old Cypriot chef Antonis Avouris made headlines after winning the prestigious San Pellegrino Young Chef award for the French region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-experts-arrive-in-cyprus-to-aid-search-for-missing-persons
A team of forensic experts from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is set to arrive in Cyprus next week to assist in locating the remains of missing persons from the island’s past conflicts. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-immediate-ban-on-fuel-cars-in-nicosia-s-center-ministry-clarifies
Social media buzzed with debate after Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades hinted at a potential ban on conventional-fuel vehicles in parts of Nicosia’s city center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/euronet-remains-only-bidder-in-delayed-jcc-payment-systems-sale
The process for the sale of JCC Payment Systems, which began confidentially over the summer, appears to have hit a "snag," with Euronet as the only prospective buyer.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-financial-imbalance-as-assets-fall-short-of-liabilities
As of December 2023, Cyprus' economy is navigating a complex financial landscape, with total assets in financial instruments reaching €869 billion. However, the country also faces a notable financial shortfall, with liabilities exceeding assets by about €29 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/countdown-to-black-friday-tips-to-avoid-scams
As Black Friday approaches on Nov. 29, businesses worldwide are gearing up for significant sales events. Recognized as the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season in the U.S. since 1952, Black Friday is observed on the fourth Friday in November, the day after Thanksgiving....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/double-premiere-to-mark-25th-anniversary
For the track and the road: The new 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 with Touring package
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