https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/countdown-begins-for-next-cyprus-central-bank-governor
As the clock ticks towards the end of Mr. Konstantinos Herodotou's tenure on April 11, all eyes are on the impending announcement of his successor by President Nikos Christodoulides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-among-19-642-new-registrants-for-elections
The latest count shows that 19,642 new voters have registered on the electoral rolls, Head of Electoral Service Menelaos Vasiliou told CNA on Tuesday, reminding that the deadline for registering ends at the end of the day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-s-fate-hangs-in-the-balance-as-local-elections-loom
In a pivotal moment for Turkey, millions of voters are scheduled to participate in local elections on Sunday, March 31st, marking a crucial test for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's popularity and the political landscape of the nation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/erdogan-gambles-all-in-bid-to-retake-istanbul-in-municipal-elections
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is playing all his cards to regain Istanbul in the municipal elections on March 31. On Friday, he attempted to rally his supporters and persuade those who were not convinced to vote for his party's candidate, implying that these would be his "last elections."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nikki-haley-s-exit-paves-smooth-path-for-trump-s-nomination
In a culmination of political battles across 16 states and one U.S. territory, Super Tuesday marked a pivotal moment in the 2024 race for the White House. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-is-nicos-anastasiades-afraid-of
According to a report written by Marina Economides and published in Kathimerini's Sunday edition, former President Nicos Anastasiades faces a challenging political landscape following his...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/youtube-star-to-political-contender-with-elon-musk
When Fidias Panayiotou, affectionately known as Fidias, embarked on his YouTube journey following his departure from the National Guard in late 2019......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-question-rik-s-handling-of-political-participation-in-television-panels
The unchecked involvement of politicians, notably candidates during election cycles, in RIK broadcasts became a focal point in the Cyprus Parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kremlin-silent-on-tucker-carlson-interview-inquiry
The Kremlin declined to confirm whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would grant an interview to American journalist Tucker Carlson on Monday, while also refraining from verifying Carlson's presence in Moscow....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-top-employer-in-cyprus-also-in-2024
Lidl Cyprus is the Top Employer for the 7th consecutive year in Cyprus and Europe, according to the results of the internationally recognized independent organization Top Employer Institute....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-is-therefore-right-that-i-resign
I wrote in my previous article ("How the prestige of the institutions is undermined", Kathimerini, 7/1/24) that, based on the conclusion of the auditors of the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority and announcements of the Audit Service,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gabriel-attal-appointed-as-youngest-prime-minister-in-history-of-france
In a move aimed at rejuvenating his second term, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his 34-year-old Education Minister, Gabriel Attal, as the country's new Prime Minister. This makes Attal the youngest person to hold the position and the first openly gay individual to do so....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-right-and-conservatives-gain-momentum-in-europe
The far-right and conservative parties are gaining strength across Europe, while the possibility of reaching up to 29% of the seats in the European Parliament is visible, explains to "K" Tobias Gerhard Schminke, founder of the platform for collecting electoral data Europe Elects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/americans-return-home-in-surprise-venezuela-swap
In a significant diplomatic development, Americans, previously considered wrongfully detained in Venezuela, have touched down at a U.S. military base in San Antonio, Texas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-s-plea-to-russia-to-reshape-diplomatic-landscape
"I would like to ask the Russian leadership and the Russian people to reconsider their policy on Cyprus, especially after what happened in Ukraine and what is happening in the world with a multitude of global changes," Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told the Russian state news agency TASS - as reported by the latter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/synagermos-firmly-in-opposition-says-paphos-mayor
In an exclusive interview with ''Kathimerini,'' Paphos Mayor Phaidonas Phaidonos asserts that any speculation about Synagermos aligning with the Christodoulides government is definitively put to rest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-s-approval-hits-record-low-as-trump-gains-momentum
In a recent Wall Street Journal poll, Donald Trump takes a lead over Joe Biden for the 2024 presidential election, marking a pivotal moment in the race....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-cyprus-signs-mou-with-university-of-cyprus
Organization to offer scholarships to students of the MBA and MSc Finance and cover CFA qualification costs for undergraduates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-releases-17-hostages-including-russian-and-thai-nationals
In the latest chapter of the ongoing conflict, the third exchange of hostages and prisoners between Hamas and Israel unfolded amidst a fragile four-day truce in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/seriously
''All information that has come to light will be thoroughly investigated, with a specific timeframe,'' said the president, emphasizing that ''it is time to put an end to this matter.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/which-european-country-bears-the-brunt-of-energy-costs
The pre-tax prices of electricity and natural gas soared after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but they're now on the decline. Although slightly higher than the second half of 2022, the final prices for customers, including taxes, reached their peak in the first half of 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-biden-stands-with-striking-autoworkers-demanding-40-pay-raise
President Joe Biden on Tuesday joined a picket line with striking autoworkers in Michigan, supporting their call for a 40% pay raise and saying they deserve a "lot more" than they are getting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holocaust-memorials-under-attack-amidst-german-far-right-rise
Surveys show that hardcore political beliefs are spreading beyond traditionally right-wing demographic groups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/k-treppides-co-ltd-and-eimf-partner-up-to-offer-complimentary-studies-and-assured-long-term-employment
A unique agreement recently penned between K. Treppides & Co Ltd and the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) offers full-time employment while covering all study costs associated with obtaining EIMF’s accredited Diploma in “Accounting and Financial Management”....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-s-103-military-planes-target-taiwan-in-a-day
China’s military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period in what the island’s defense ministry called a recent new high....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-espionage-alert-shakes-british-politics
The British intelligence agency, MI5, has reportedly issued a warning to the ruling Conservative Party, alerting them to the presence of two potential parliamentary candidates with alleged ties to Chinese espionage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fueling-futures-scholarships-in-energy-studies-await
Following the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry's announcement regarding scholarships for studies related to Hydrocarbons (Natural Gas and Oil), Renewable Energy Sources (RES), and Energy Transition,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecuadorian-opposition-leader-assassinated-days-before-elections
Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio has been assassinated just days ahead of a significant election that hinges on the escalating issues of violence and crime within the country. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-universities-earn-impressive-global-rankings
The countdown begins for the new academic year 2023-2024, and university helplines are buzzing with inquiries about registrations, place reservations, and freshmen curriculums. By the end of this month, the allocation of freshmen to universities will be clarified, as the Ministry of Education expects around 3,000 candidates...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pm-mitsotakis-to-advance-greek-turkish-relations
Determined to pursue a "progressive" policy in the field of international relations as well as on the domestic front through broader consensus, Kyriakos Mitsotakis approaches the beginning of his new term as Prime Minister, even without the opposition's willingness to cooperate due to partisan calculations....
