https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-arc-de-triomphe-is-coming-to-d-c…-i-mean-the-arc-de-trump
Well, I can’t say I’m surprised. The man has put his name on everything from steaks to skyscrapers, so why not an arch? Donald Trump has now announced plans to build what he calls the ''Arc de Trump''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schools-in-karpasia-face-regime-of-intimidation-lawmakers-say
Lawmakers are demanding immediate reforms to support Greek Cypriot schools in the occupied Karpasia region, where educators and students are said to be working under what officials described as a “regime of intimidation.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strict-punishments-announced-for-misbehavior-on-school-buses
Authorities in Cyprus announced strict and exemplary punishments for students exhibiting delinquent behavior on school buses, following a wide-ranging meeting at the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/peace-is-ensured-through-strength-palmas-says-defending-cyprus-s-military-strategy
Cyprus’s defense modernization strategy is centered on upgrading the National Guard’s anti-missile and air defense systems while expanding its use of drones, Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas said Wednesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meet-superwood-stronger-than-steel-lighter-than-air-almost
A U.S. startup has created a new kind of wood that’s up to ten times stronger than steel and six times lighter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-in-occupied-areas-approves-two-state-plan-ignoring-international-law
The self-declared “parliament” in the Turkish-occupied area of northern Cyprus approved a resolution on Tuesday promoting a two-state solution for the island, in a move widely seen as politically timed ahead of upcoming elections....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blind-students-refuse-unsafe-overcrowded-bus-to-nicosia-school
The Cyprus Organization of the Blind is urging the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth to address what it calls the government’s “provocative indifference” toward issues affecting blind students....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-trump-s-nobel-dreams-erdogan-s-beautiful-wife-and-cyprus-in-the-middle
Our Letymbiotis told us about an invitation from Sisi, the President of Egypt. But apparently that wasn’t glamorous enough, so young Nikos said instead that the invitation had come from Trump. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-three-builders-dominate-cyprus-public-works-and-the-delays-keep-piling-up
A new report by the Auditor General has confirmed what many in the construction world have been whispering for years: that a handful of “national contractors” are calling the shots when it comes to Cyprus’ biggest public works projects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/most-prepaid-mobile-users-in-cyprus-have-yet-to-verify-sim-cards
With less than a month remaining before Cyprus’ prepaid SIM card verification deadline, most mobile users have yet to complete the required registration, raising concerns that thousands could lose service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-seize-over-100-bird-snaring-devices-in-famagusta-district
Authorities discovered more than 100 bird-snaring devices, known locally as "xoverga", on the property of a 68-year-old man in the Famagusta district, part of an ongoing effort to curb illegal poaching....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-end-insurance-overcharging-of-older-drivers
The Cyprus Parliament is taking aim at what lawmakers call unfair treatment of older drivers, as two new bills seek to stop insurance companies from overcharging, or outright refusing, to cover people over 70....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-joins-eu-s-new-ai-hub-network
Cyprus is officially getting its own Artificial Intelligence Center as part of a new European Commission initiative to boost the bloc’s AI power and make high-tech tools more accessible to everyone, from researchers to small startups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-judge-s-request-to-involve-eu-court-denied
The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus on Sunday rejected a request by Judge Doria Varosiotou to refer a legal question to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), ruling that it is not necessary at this stage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘crazy-but-not-insane-hasguler-vows-to-return-varosha
In a political race already full of surprises, Turkish Cypriot academic Mehmet Hasgüler, running as an ''independent candidate'' for the ''presidency'' in the north, has stirred headlines with a mix of bold promises, eccentric charm, and calls for peace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-years-first-hostages-finally-come-home
After two years of relentless war, a rare moment of relief arrived Monday as Hamas released seven Israeli hostages into Red Cross custody, the first freed under a fragile ceasefire deal that could signal the beginning of the end to the conflict in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-and-el-sisi-to-lead-gaza-peace-summit-in-egypt-greece-and-cyprus-among-invited-nations
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to co-chair an international peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-in-occupied-area-schools-reportedly-fainting-from-hunger-opposition-warns
An opposition politician in occupied Cyprus has warned that children in schools across the areas are fainting from hunger, underscoring growing concerns over the deepening economic crisis and rising cost of living in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-greek-mep-challenges-eu-report-for-recognizing-turkey-backed-de-facto-state-in-cyprus
Mr. Maniatis criticized the report, jointly issued by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Defence Agency, for referring to the occupied territories of Cyprus as the “turkish republic of northern cyprus” and for including a map that appears to recognize the consequences of the disputed Turkey-Libya Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-survives-censure-votes-while-hungary-faces-espionage-claims
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emerged politically strengthened after surviving two motions of censure in the European Parliament, but faces ongoing scrutiny over EU policies and allegations of espionage involving Hungary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mother-of-man-named-in-nicolaou-case-condemns-online-harassment
The mother of a man whose name appeared in handwritten notes connected to the Thanasis Nicolaou investigation condemned what she called a campaign of public shaming against her family....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-caregivers-are-reaching-their-breaking-point
According to new data from the World Health Organization’s European office, one in three doctors and nurses across the continent suffers from symptoms of depression or anxiety, a rate five times that of the general public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-to-protect-kids-online
Cyprus is taking a firm step to protect children from the dangers of the online world, joining a European Commission pilot project aimed at developing a secure way to verify users’ ages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-re-all-stressed-out-86-of-young-people-in-cyprus-struggle-with-anxiety-about-the-future
If you’ve been feeling anxious about the future, you’re not alone. According to a new survey by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF, an astonishing 86% of young people in Cyprus say they feel high levels of anxiety and uncertainty about what lies ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/verification-of-payee-vop-the-simple-step-making-payments-safer-across-europe
In today’s world of instant digital payments, speed is everything. But when money moves fast, mistakes can also travel just as quickly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livadia-residents-refuse-sewage-fees-over-unequal-charges
Residents of the Livadia self-housing development are refusing to pay a bill for a new sewage system, arguing the charges are unfair and pointing to differences in how similar projects have been handled elsewhere....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-to-send-200-troops-to-israel-to-help-stabilize-gaza-without-setting-foot-inside
The United States is sending up to 200 troops to Israel, not for combat, but to help bring a bit of order to the chaos surrounding Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dams-near-record-lows-after-storm-barbara-brings-little-relief
The rain from storm “Barbara” offered only a brief and modest reprieve for Cyprus’ struggling water reserves, with most of the downpour concentrated along the coast, according to the Water Development Department’s latest data....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bidx1-launches-october-catalogue-featuring-coastal-villas-city-apartments-more
BidX1 is pleased to announce that the catalogue for its next auction, taking place on Wednesday 22nd October, is now live and available to view here....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stefan-dobrev-europe-s-diversity-as-a-weapon-for-innovation
Stefan Dobrev, chairman of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, called for a “new European self-confidence” in the age of artificial intelligence, speaking Thursday at the Digital Agenda 2025 conference under the theme “Beyond AI.”...
