https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/harris-surges-in-polls-but-faces-key-test-in-first-debate-with-trump
The June 27 debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump marked a turning point in the race, leading to Biden's exit from the campaign on July 21. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/global-uncertainty-looms-as-biden-s-final-months-approach
Five months remain until the next US president is sworn in. Five very fluid and dangerous months. Everyone knows that President Joe Biden is on his way out. His power and influence are waning with each passing day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commissioner-salaries-over-€310-000-a-year
As the European Commission prepares to unveil its 26 new Commissioners, Cyprus has nominated former Minister and Professor Kostas Kadis for the role....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-minister-kadis-chosen-as-cyprus-eu-commissioner-candidate
The Republic of Cyprus will propose Dr. Costas Kadis for the position of Commissioner in the European Commission, Government Spokesman Konstantinos......
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/news/kamala-harris-unveils-economic-plan-with-tax-cuts-and-housing-focus
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to present a comprehensive economic plan during a major policy speech in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/harris-campaign-criticizes-trump-musk-interview-as-self-obsessed
Former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk engaged in a friendly conversation on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, though their highly anticipated interview was delayed by over 40 minutes due to technical issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kamala-harris-selects-tim-walz-as-running-mate
Viewed by many as a dark horse candidate, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not been selected to serve as Kamala Harris’ running mate. Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic Party’s vice-presidential candidate...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-ties-commissioner-pick-to-eu-job-role
President Nikos Christodoulides’ recent statements regarding Cyprus’ nominee for the European Commissioner post have sparked controversy, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-crucial-to-global-security-says-us-ambassador
The U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, stressed the significant role of Cyprus in regional and global security during her remarks at the Overseas Cypriots Conference in Nicosia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-and-cyprus-alarmed-by-middle-east-unrest-following-assassinations
Athens is deeply concerned about the recent developments in the Middle East, following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniya in Tehran and Hezbollah leader Fouad Shoukr in Beirut....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-nations-push-back-against-von-der-leyen-s-dual-nominee-request
A power struggle is intensifying between EU member states and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the composition of the new Commission....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eyes-key-eu-portfolio-in-von-der-leyen-s-second-commission
As EU member states finalize the 26 names for Ursula von der Leyen's second European Commission......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-s-eu-role-for-mediterranean-attracts-cyprus
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is seeking control of a newly proposed role within the European Commission, aimed at overseeing EU policy for the Mediterranean region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kamala-harris-raises-record-$81m-in-24-hours-after-biden-s-exit
Vice President Kamala Harris has shattered fundraising records, drawing an unprecedented $81 million in the 24 hours following President Joe Biden's decision to step down, campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz announced Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/biden-bows-out-what-now
After an extended period of criticism and pressure, not from opponents but from friends and supporters, which made it particularly painful, came self-awareness and, finally, the difficult decision....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/republicans-question-kamala-harris-readiness-as-democratic-nominee
With President Joe Biden withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, leading Republican lawmakers are intensifying calls for his resignation, arguing that if Biden is deemed unfit to run, he should not remain in office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-withdraws-from-us-presidential-race
President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, a decision that injects significant uncertainty into the Democratic nomination process just months before the November election against Donald Trump. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ursula-von-der-leyen-secures-second-term-as-eu-commission-president
In a decisive move, the European Parliament has elected Ursula von der Leyen to serve a second term as President of the European Commission,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transparency-concerns-cloud-eu-vote-on-ursula-von-der-leyen-s-presidency
The political fate of Ursula von der Leyen hangs in the balance today as 720 Members of the European Parliament convene in Strasbourg at 1 p.m. local time......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-elects-14-new-vice-presidents-in-rounds-of-voting
On Tuesday evening, the European Parliament announced the election of 14 new Vice-Presidents following two rounds of voting by MEPs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-marks-50-years-since-1974-invasion
This year marks fifty years since the 1974 coup and Turkish invasion, events that profoundly shaped modern Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elon-musk-commits-$45m-monthly-to-boost-trump-s-election-bid
Elon Musk intends to contribute $45 million per month to a Super PAC aimed at supporting Donald Trump's electoral campaign, starting from July, as reported by the Wall Street Journal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/donors-withhold-$90m-in-election-funding-unless-biden-steps-aside
Donors to a major super PAC backing President Joe Biden are withholding around $90 million in pledged funds, urging the president to step aside, sources told the New York Times. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-s-gamble-averts-far-right-but-leaves-france-in-political-instability
In a surprising turn of events following French President Emmanuel Macron's call for snap elections, France's left-wing alliance has emerged victorious, securing 182 seats and pushing the far-right into third place....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nesil-caliskan-elected-as-first-british-mp-of-turkish-cypriot-origin
For the first time, a candidate of Turkish Cypriot origin has been elected in the British general elections. Nesil Caliskan, representing the Labour Party, secured her victory in the Barking constituency in east London, according to the Kipris Post website....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disney-heir-withholds-donations-backs-harris-over-biden
In the aftermath of the first debate of the 2024 presidential campaign, Democratic circles are grappling with heightened concerns following calls for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the race....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-france-s-nationalist-shift-could-shape-cyprus-future
In France, the prospect of nationalists potentially clinching a decisive majority in the upcoming parliamentary elections has stirred apprehension in Brussels and Berlin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fidias-victory-brings-new-hope-to-cypriot-politics
In modern pedagogy, one can distinguish between a young person who reacts to various situations and suggestions of expected behaviour, and another who remains apathetic......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-rally-wins-first-round-in-france-s-parliamentary-elections
In a decisive first round of voting, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) emerged as the front-runner in France's parliamentary elections......