https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-flare-over-auditor-general-appointment-threat
Cyprus is facing a political storm after DIKO MP Zacharias Koulias repeated his threat to appoint a new auditor general while temporarily leading Parliament next week, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/andreas-petsas-named-new-ceo-of-eurobank-cyprus
Eurobank Cyprus’ Board of Directors, decided to appoint Mr Andreas Petsas as a Member of the Board of Directors and as the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in a meeting held on 17 September 2024 in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-and-india-collaborate-to-create-strategic-business-council
Mr. Ioannou raised concerns about whether the bank has a plan to maintain its strong profitability, which has largely come from rising interest rates......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/michalis-louis-appointed-ceo-of-hellenic-bank
Michalis Louis has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited at the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Bank, with immediate effect, according to a decision taken by the Board of Directors of the bank......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reasons-behind-the-auditor-general-ruling-deemed-a-mockery
Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras reports today that the Constitutional Court of Cyprus has ruled unanimously to dismiss Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides following a request by the Attorney General, George Savvidis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-the-end-of-the-age-of-odysseas
The long-running saga finally came to an end today—a saga that dragged on for months in the courts, but for years in society. For those familiar with the behind-the-scenes drama and the times Odysseas’ eccentric and narcissistic behavior paralyzed the state machinery, the decision was no surprise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-unveils-new-european-commission-lineup
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the list of new commissioners, including Kostas Kadis from Cyprus, who has been appointed as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-unveils-new-eu-commission-amid-slovenian-delay
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has selected Cyprus' Kostas Kadis as the next Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. Announcing the decision today, von der Leyen praised Kadis, saying,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-moves-from-london-to-athens-stock-exchange-in-major-shift
In a series of significant moves, Cyprus's banking sector is undergoing notable changes this autumn....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-china-slaps-pwc-with-$62-million-fine-and-six-month-ban
Chinese authorities have hit PwC China with a hefty fine of $62 million and a six-month ban following a major scandal involving the collapsed property developer Evergrande, according to the Financial Times. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-tightens-bank-statement-rules-for-schengen-visa
Travelers planning to visit Greece need a Schengen visa, which permits stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-are-political-changes-affecting-turkey-s-military
Given Turkey's status as a major national security threat to our country, assessing the combat readiness of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) is crucial....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-s-michalis-louis-set-to-become-new-ceo-of-hellenic-bank
Michalis Louis, CEO of Eurobank Cyprus, is expected to be named the new chief executive officer of Hellenic Bank following the bank’s 50th Annual General Meeting on September 18, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-taps-kostas-kadis-for-eu-s-mediterranean-commissioner-role
President Christodoulides' phone call to Kostas Kadis came just days before the official announcement that Kadis would be the Republic of Cyprus's nominee for European Commissioner....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-explains-defa-chairman-s-cv-disclosure-after-backlash
The Cyprus Presidential Palace defended its decision to release the CV of the new Chairman of the Public Natural Gas Corporation (DEFA), George Assiikalis, in response to criticism surrounding the move.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paris-ranks-as-europe-s-most-expensive-city-for-housing
Paris remains the most expensive city in Europe for free-market housing, with an average price of 14,900 euros per square meter, according to a report by Deloitte....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/christodoulides-un-meeting-move-raises-public-image-concerns
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar abruptly halted anticipated developments in August by rejecting an invitation to a trilateral meeting, insisting that there was no common ground between the two sides.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/appointment-of-new-ceo-and-bod-in-opap-cyprus
OPAP Cyprus announces the appointment of Mr. Alexandros Davos as the company’s new CEO, as well as the appointment of a new BoD, with immediate effect....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/citizen-s-service-center-kep-on-makarios-avenue-to-close
The Citizen Service Center (KEP) on Arch. Makarios III Avenue in Nicosia will be closing down as it relocates to the large Center in Engomi. This transition is set to take place starting September 9, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-speaks-out-on-cyprus-solution-corruption-and-political-ties
In one of his most candid interviews to date, former President Nicos Anastasiades discussed the Cyprus problem and the talks held in Crans-Montana with Marina Economides in "K". ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kition-government-s-failures-disrupt-larnaca-port
Kition Ocean Holdings has launched a scathing critique of the government’s handling of the transition of operations at Larnaca Port and Marina....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fifteen-days-left-to-decide-on-eurobank-s-offer
Hellenic Bank shareholders have less than 15 days to decide whether to sell their shares to Eurobank, which has made a takeover offer of 2.56 euros per share. The offer, initiated at the start of the month, has a four-week deadline, shorter than the maximum eight weeks allowed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jamie-dimon-eyed-for-treasury-secretary-by-trump
Former President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Bloomberg that he has no intention of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his position before Powell's term concludes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/letter-from-retired-deputy-chief-exposes-serious-issues-in-cyprus-national-guard
The recently retired deputy chief of the Cyprus National Guard, Lieutenant General Loukas Hadjimichael, has raised serious concerns about the state of the military force in a farewell letter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/feud-erupts-at-top-of-cyprus-national-guard
The National Guard of Cyprus faces a serious challenge to its military discipline following a public conflict between top officials. This marks the second such incident in six years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-u-s-celebrate-strengthened-ties-at-u-s-independence-day-event
The 248th anniversary of U.S. Independence was marked with a grand celebration hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia on Tuesday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-names-mark-rutte-as-new-leader-ahead-of-washington-summit
NATO appointed Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general on Wednesday, putting the outgoing Dutch prime minister in charge of the world’s biggest security organization at a critical time for European security as war rages in Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-harris-attacks-trump-s-reproductive-rights-record-with-new-tv-ad
Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, and the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign has launched a new television advertisement to coincide with the start of debate week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-parties-to-support-cyprus-reunification-ahead-of-election
UK political parties have responded to a call by the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK to pledge their support for a free and reunified Cyprus, as stipulated in relevant UN Security Council resolutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-in-brussels-for-key-eu-summits
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides is in Brussels to attend the informal European Council and the European People's Party (EPP) informal summit. EU leaders will evaluate the results of the recent European elections and discuss the appointment of new top EU officials....
