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/1-china-rolls-into-the-future-with-ai-patrol-bots
Picture this: a sleek, autonomous spherical robot cruising down city streets or splashing through puddles at 22 mph, on the hunt for potential wrongdoers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ferrari-welcomes-lewis-hamilton
The ''marriage'' of the century in Formula 1 is now a reality....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-explosion-at-trump-las-vegas-hotel-linked-to-new-orleans-attack
While the U.S. was celebrating the start of 2025, tragedy struck in Las Vegas when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-couple-dies-in-house-fire
A devastating fire late Tuesday night claimed the lives of a married couple, casting a shadow of sorrow during the holiday season. The victims, identified as Evangelos Vasiliou, 73, and his wife Pantelitsa Vasiliou, 80, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-registrations-just-got-a-whole-lot-easier-in-cyprus
As a parent in Cyprus, I can tell you that dealing with school registrations has always felt like a necessary headache....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-announce-1-interest-rate-reduction
Following the parliamentary approval of the state budget and Tuesday’s meeting at the Presidential Palace with the CEOs of Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos appeared on RIK’s program Challenges on Wednesday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/finance-minister-signs-agreements-on-cryptocurrency-and-tax-information-sharing
Cyprus' Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, has officially signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreements (MCAA) under the Global Forum of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/‘crotch-circles-spark-bikini-line-buzz-in-luton
Luton’s skyline got a peculiar upgrade this morning when a field near the airport unveiled a set of what can only be described as crotch circles — and no, this isn’t a new social media trend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prometheus-sets-sail-a-new-energy-chapter-for-cyprus-begins
Cyprus has taken a big step toward its energy future with the launch of the floating natural gas plant Prometheus from Shanghai....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-recalls-11-000-mazda-demio-cars-over-faulty-airbags
The Cyprus government is facing a growing issue involving hundreds of cars that need to be recalled due to faulty airbags. Specifically, about 11,000 Mazda Demio vehicles, imported as used cars from non-EU countries,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/moody-s-nick-hill-on-financial-risks-and-opportunities-for-2025
In an insightful conversation with Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, Nick Hill discusses the key macroeconomic risks and opportunities facing the region in 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mazda-demio-cars-recalled-across-cyprus-over-passenger-airbag-issue
Mazda Demio cars imported into Cyprus from non-EU countries are being recalled due to a safety concern with their passenger airbags....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-cypriot-wine-earns-a-spot-on-financial-times-prestigious-christmas-list
A wine crafted from a rare Cypriot indigenous grape variety, produced by the boutique Makarounas Winery in Letymbou, Paphos, has achieved a significant distinction: it has been included in the Financial Times’ list of 51 “Best White Wines for Christmas.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kurdish-community-in-cyprus-calls-for-u-s-action-to-halt-turkish-attacks-in-syria
The Kurdish community in Cyprus called on the United States for help to stop attacks by Turkey and Ankara-backed groups in northern Syria....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/geopolitical-pressures-threaten-2025-recovery
Speaking at the 20th Economist Conference in Nicosia, Nick Hill highlighted the macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges shaping the global financial environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-song-and-dance-man-dick-van-dyke-shines-in-coldplay-s-new-video
At 99 years old, Dick Van Dyke, the evergreen entertainer has surprised and delighted us all by appearing barefoot in Coldplay's latest music video, All My Love....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-eu-and-south-america-strike-historic-trade-deal-amid-controversy
The European Union and Mercosur, a bloc of four South American countries, have finalized a landmark trade deal after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement establishes a massive market of 700 million people, removing tariffs on over 90% of goods traded between the two regions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ai-in-finance-embrace-the-future-or-be-left-behind
Technology is changing how we do everything, and finance is no different. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disagreement-among-disy-mps-over-strengthening-anti-corruption-authority
According to an article by Pavlos Neophytou, a clash has emerged within the Democratic Rally (DISY) party over the process and timeline for enhancing the Independent Authority Against Corruption....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-heartbreak-in-cyprus-36-year-old-mother-dies-two-days-after-giving-birth
A community is in mourning following the tragic death of 36-year-old Stella Michael, who passed away just two days after giving birth to her second child....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-needs-300-000-foreign-workers-amid-labor-shortage
It is estimated that Greece’s labor market needs more than 300,000 workers from other countries, from dishwashers to chefs to carpenters, machine operators and electricians to web and software developers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-surrounds-chinese-ship-over-undersea-cable-sabotage
Authorities are investigating the deliberate cutting of two undersea internet cables connecting Finland and Sweden to Central Europe last week, suspecting sabotage by a Chinese cargo vessel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gm-and-cadillac-gear-up-for-formula-1-debut-in-2026
In an exciting development for motorsport fans, General Motors and Cadillac have reached an agreement in principle to enter Formula 1 as an 11th team starting in 2026. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/baby-seal-panagis-rescued-after-losing-its-mother
A heartwarming rescue mission has brought hope to the Cypriot seas as baby seal ''Panagis'' was saved after the death of its mother due to complications during birth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pronomia-scheme-travel-benefits-for-125-lucky-contestants
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and Bank of Cyprus is getting its customers in the festive mood, in a special way. The ‘pronomia’ loyalty scheme will give 125 lucky winners the chance to travel and enjoy new, unique experiences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reunification-off-the-table-says-former-u-s-ambassador-warns-europe-not-to-rely-on-u-s
A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/appointment-of-senior-manager-in-k-treppides-co-ltd
The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is committed to develop leaders who derive from own people and who pursue excellence in the provision of high quality specialised and unique services. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-series-of-events-moments-at-the-museum-24-at-the-bank-of-cyprus-cultural-foundation
The workshop, which will take place at the Foundation's Georgios and Nefeli Tziapra Pierides Archaeological Museum, is designed for young teens and adults and combines the imaginative realms of surrealism and cubism with practical creative practices....
