https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-supreme-court-to-rule-on-auditor-general-s-potential-dismissal
UPDATE: The Supreme Constitutional Court unanimously ruled Wednesday to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides, citing misconduct and incompetence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosions-from-hezbollah-pagers-kill-9-in-lebanon-and-syria
Explosions from pagers used by Hezbollah militants rocked Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and injuring thousands, Lebanese officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-killed-over-1-000-injured-in-lebanon-pager-explosions
At least three people, including two Hezbollah fighters and a young girl, were killed and more than 1,000 others wounded on Tuesday after pagers used for communication exploded across Lebanon, according to security sources. Among the injured was Iran’s envoy to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, who sustained minor wounds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/luxury-properties-residential-parcels-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale large houses, residential parcels of land in Nicosia and Paphos, as well as a commercial building in Nicosia with all the amenities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-new-party-launches-and-record-breaking-koupepi
While this column is mainly satirical and humorous, it has often been the first to reveal significant news, such as upcoming failures in the Larnaca marina and port projects and the Vasilikos terminal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phase-one-of-paralimni-marina-set-for-completion-by-year-s-end
The first phase of the Paralimni Marina, which will feature 300 berths, is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with the first boats arriving before the start of the next tourist season, according to Paralimni-Deryneia Mayor George Nikolettos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-unveils-new-eu-commission-amid-slovenian-delay
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has selected Cyprus' Kostas Kadis as the next Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. Announcing the decision today, von der Leyen praised Kadis, saying,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-is-breaking-barriers-for-the-disabled
Limassol’s Old Port came alive last weekend as the city hosted the ‘Access for All’ festival, a vibrant two-day event dedicated to promoting inclusion and raising awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-bans-major-russian-state-media-outlets-over-influence-operations
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has announced a global ban on several Russian state media outlets, including Rossiya Segodnya and RT....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sanctions-two-cypriots-over-spyware-threat
Two Cypriot individuals were included in the new designations issued on Monday by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clashes-halt-limassol-derby-police-and-fans-blame-each-other
Despite declarations from authorities and the government to crack down on hooliganism and sports-related violence, the new football season in Cyprus has already been marred by widespread unrest. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/will-the-great-sea-interconnector-become-another-failed-project
The Cyprus-Greece electrical interconnection, known as the Great Sea Interconnector, has highlighted the challenges of publicly discussing such a significant project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unic-scientists-unveil-potential-breakthrough-in-deadly-cat-disease
A team of dedicated scientists of the University of Nicosia may have just discovered a breakthrough for one of the most heartbreaking feline diseases—feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fitch-upgrades-hellenic-bank-s-rating
Fitch Ratings has raised Hellenic Bank’s (HB) support rating from ‘bb-’ to ‘bb’, thanks to a similar boost for Eurobank S.A., which owns a majority stake in HB. This change reflects Eurobank’s growing role and influence over HB....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cocktail-festival-bars-announced-for-the-2024-edition
N-ice Pure Ice Cubes proudly presents Cyprus' No. 1 Cocktail Festival, now in its 5th year. This internationally acclaimed festival is returning on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, outside the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-authorities-warn-of-turkish-mafia-s-espionage-risk
A confidential report authored by Greek security authorities charting the activity of the Turkish mafia in Greece has issued a stern warning about the risk of its being used as a tool by secret services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/best-selling-author-calum-chace-to-speak-at-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2024
Calum Chace is a leading voice on artificial intelligence, focusing on its impact on society, economies, and our everyday lives. His work explores both the medium and long-term implications of AI. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-president-criticized-for-overtime-and-pension-controversies
Last September, Cypriot society witnessed the debacle involving Doxa Komodromou, who, despite being an official, billed the state for overtime at the president's request for events and speeches outside regular hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-critical-challenges-in-key-energy-projects
Cyprus is grappling with pivotal energy projects at a crucial juncture. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-ongoing-efforts-to-undermine-elections-experts-warn
Russia has been actively working to influence democratic elections globally, according to Yulia Smirnova of the Berlin-based Center for Monitoring, Analysis, and Strategy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-speaks-out-after-gunfire-‘i-am-safe-as-suspect-arrested1
Former President Donald Trump, 78, was unharmed after an alleged gunman fired shots near him at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida, according to the FBI. The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was apprehended following a traffic stop on Interstate 95....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/secret-service-shoots-at-armed-suspect-near-trump-s-golf-course
U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire on a suspect armed with an AK-style firearm near former President Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, according to law enforcement officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-border-crackdown-sparks-eu-tensions-over-immigration-policy
In a report in this Sunday's Kathimerini by Pavlos Xanthoulis, Germany’s decision to tighten immigration controls and reintroduce land border checks has raised concerns about the future of the Schengen Agreement and the European Union’s unity on migration policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-greece-near-deal-on-critical-electricity-interconnection-project
The upcoming visit of Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides to Athens on Wednesday could mark the end of months of uncertainty surrounding the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras in Sunday's Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canada-taps-cyprus-expertise-for-migrant-and-repatriation-efforts
Canada is leveraging Cyprus’s experience in managing migrant and refugee needs amid a surge in global displacement, Canadian Ambassador for Women, Peace, and Security Jacqueline O’Neill said Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-mr-never-surrender-and-donald-trump
In the first televised debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the standout moment was when the former President claimed that illegal immigrants are eating Americans' cats, dogs, and basically all pets...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-china-slaps-pwc-with-$62-million-fine-and-six-month-ban
Chinese authorities have hit PwC China with a hefty fine of $62 million and a six-month ban following a major scandal involving the collapsed property developer Evergrande, according to the Financial Times. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-cyprus-baltic-business-association-to-strengthen-economic-ties
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) announced the establishment of the Cyprus-Baltic States Business Association aiming to promote, expand and encourage economic and trade relations between Cyprus and the Baltic States....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-cyprus-crete-power-link-gaining-momentum
President Nicos Christodoulides announced that discussions on the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection are advancing positively. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-makes-a-good-salary-across-europe-s-capitals
What constitutes a good salary in Europe can vary greatly depending on several factors, including profession, education, and individual expectations. ...