https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-will-succeed-guterres-at-the-u-n
The race to succeed U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres remains wide open. Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan held on to her lead in the eighth informal ballot, known as a straw poll, held a few days ago. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-flights-resume-after-nationwide-halt-but-cancellations-spill-into-saturday
Flights began taking off again across the United States late Friday after a communications failure brought most departures to a standstill. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-democrats-victory-could-become-their-next-political-trap
The Democrats’ midterm victory offers a chance to redefine their political future, but old mistakes and internal divisions could quickly undermine their success. As the party balances progressive ambitions with the demands of moderate voters, the risk of another political backlash remains....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/leptos-group-launches-apollo-gardens-at-neapolis-a-new-legacy-takes-root-in-paphos
The Leptos Group is announcing the launch of Apollo Gardens at Neapolis project, a major new residential development in Paphos that brings together contemporary architecture, landscape-led design and a vision for Mediterranean living
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nvidia-co-founder-jensen-huang-resigns-after-33-years
Jensen Huang turned Nvidia from a company best known for video-game graphics into the chipmaker at the center of the artificial intelligence boom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-lawmaker-says-party-officials-are-trying-to-silence-critics
A dispute over who gets to speak out in DISY’s presidential nomination race spilled into public view Thursday, as party lawmaker Giorgos Pamboridis accused some officials of campaigning for their preferred candidate while trying to silence colleagues who disagree....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-budget-set-to-fall-as-cyprus-records-fewer-arrivals
Cyprus has recorded about 1,500 irregular arrivals so far this year, down from about 14,000 over the same period in 2022, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides told lawmakers Monday as he presented a smaller budget for 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eight-nations-test-cyprus-response-to-a-crisis-at-sea
A suspected attack on an offshore gas platform can quickly turn into several emergencies at once. Crews need to secure the area, get the injured to hospital and contain any pollution before it spreads....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/should-every-worker-have-to-join-a-provident-fund
Provident funds, the second pillar of Cyprus’ pension system, have moved to the center of the pension reform debate. Employers and unions are digging in, while the government is still keeping its cards close to its chest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-makes-rare-visit-to-turkey-for-cop31
President Nikos Christodoulides took Cyprus’ seat at the U.N. climate summit in Antalya on Wednesday, a rare appearance by a sitting Cypriot president in Turkey, which does not recognize the Republic of Cyprus. The two countries’ relationship was on display before the talks even began....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/10-habits-for-a-healthier-smile-and-better-oral-hygiene
Discover 10 simple everyday habits that can help protect your teeth and gums, prevent common oral health problems and keep your smile looking its best. From proper brushing and flossing to healthier dietary choices and regular dental check-ups, small changes can make a lasting difference....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-diver-dies-near-larnaca-s-zenobia-s-wreck
A 61-year-old British diver died Tuesday after maritime police pulled him from the water unconscious near the Zenobia shipwreck in Larnaca Bay, the second reported death near the popular dive site this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nvidia-looks-into-claims-its-ceo-was-targeted-by-spies
A group photo at a Taipei bar in 2024 and footage outside a restaurant a year later offer two rare public glimpses of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang alongside Alice Huang, an executive at one of the chipmaker’s customers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gsi-s-final-cost-remains-unclear
The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) still lacks a reliable final cost estimate and a firm timetable for completing its assessment, as the European Investment Bank awaits clarification of crucial technical, financial and contractual details....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-falls-behind-in-the-race-to-become-a-regional-trade-hub
Cyprus’ ambition to become a regional trade hub is running up against reality. Its strategic location offers clear advantages, but turning those advantages into a competitive trading center remains a distant prospect....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-democrats-won-ground-in-rural-america-and-took-congress
Kirsten is from Seattle, has lived in Cyprus for many years and goes back to the United States at least once a year to visit family. She voted from Cyprus in Tuesday’s midterms,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/support-for-federal-cyprus-solution-reaches-record-75-3-among-greek-cypriots
Support among Greek Cypriots for a Cyprus settlement based on a Bizonal Bicommunal Federation (BBF) has climbed to 75.3%, reaching its highest recorded level and surpassing support for a unitary state for the first time, according to a new survey by the University of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-limassol-communities-get-access-to-small-business-grants-of-up-to-€50-000
If you’ve been thinking about opening a day care center in Pissouri or expanding a creative workshop in Episkopi, a new grant could cover half the cost. A €250,000 scheme is offering up to €50,000 per project to very small and small businesses in seven Limassol district communities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-s-external-gap-widens-as-growth-holds-up
Cyprus’s economy continues to expand, but the widening imbalance in its external accounts deserves closer attention. The current account records earnings and payments between Cyprus and the rest of the world, covering trade, investment income and transfers (e.g., from the European Commission). The Central Bank of Cyprus’s revised figures put the 2025 deficit at 8.8% of GDP, compared with 6.4% previously reported (Figure 1). By contrast, the 2024 deficit was revised to 5.5% of GDP, down from 8.2% previously reported. These changes show that the gap widened in 2025, reversing the earlier picture of improvement. Figures for the first six months of 2026 show further pressure.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-swedish-to-lomi-lomi-learn-about-which-therapeutic-massage-is-right-for-you
From Swedish and deep tissue to sports and Lomi Lomi, discover nine types of therapeutic massage, their potential benefits and how to choose the right one for your needs. Find out which techniques can help ease muscle tension, promote relaxation and support recovery....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/zemmer-turns-a-historic-paphos-building-into-an-all-day-brunch-destination
Zëmmer brings an all-day brunch concept to a restored 1912 neoclassical building in Paphos, combining fresh homemade dishes, quality coffee and a distinctive outdoor courtyard....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom24-plans-geneva-office-for-q1-2027-deepening-ties-with-swiss-finance-and-research
Geneva combines international finance, wealth management and institutional trust with access to world-class research and innovation. Freedom24 sees opportunities to connect its digital financial expertise and the group’s technological capabilities with Switzerland’s financial and scientific ecosystem.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pamboridis-says-disy-risks-repeating-2023-with-neofytou
''Either we turn the page or we remain hostage to the past,'' George Pamborides tells Kathimerini, setting out what he believes is at stake in the race for the Democratic Rally (DISY) nomination for the 2028 presidential election....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-americans-among-12-foreign-victims-of-spain-train-crash
Families across several continents are mourning victims of Spain’s deadly train collision, with authorities confirming that at least 12 foreign nationals were among the 69 people killed near Urda in Toledo province....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-seeks-to-change-halloumi-s-51-sheep-and-goat-milk-rule
The halloumi in your fridge is at the center of a growing dispute over how Cyprus can protect its signature cheese—and the livelihoods that depend on it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-keeping-michelin-stars-off-the-menu-in-cyprus
What would it take for restaurants in Cyprus to be considered for a Michelin star? Or, for that matter, for Cyprus to earn a place in the Guide at all?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-largest-caffe-nero-planned-for-old-gsp-square
A Caffe Nero, a wine bar, a perfume shop, and a full-service restaurant or cafe are planned for the revamped old GSP square, bringing new shopping and dining options to central Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cancer-becomes-cyprus-leading-cause-of-death-for-the-first-time
Cancer overtook cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in Cyprus for the first time in 2024, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abbas-in-cyprus-for-talks-on-gaza-aid-regional-tensions-and-cyprus-problem
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is visiting Cyprus for talks on Gaza, regional developments and the island’s role in getting humanitarian supplies to people in need....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-wants-companies-that-bring-more-than-a-registered-address
Attracting companies to Cyprus is one thing. Making sure they actually do business here and contribute to the economy is another....
