https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/why-electric-vehicle-grants-are-being-put-on-hold
The Cyprus Ministry of Transport has reduced its electric vehicle (EV) grant allocation due to low demand, scaling back funding from €38 million to €32.8 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-to-visit-occupied-cyprus-amid-headscarf-backlash
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he’ll soon visit the occupied north of Cyprus, following a wave of backlash over reported restrictions on the headscarf in the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which only Turkey recognizes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-was-one-of-us-cyprus-mourns-pope-francis
From the moment he stepped onto the global stage, Pope Francis stood out, not just as the first Jesuit pope or the first from Latin America, but as a man who truly lived what he preached. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/wait-what
Well, here’s something you don’t hear every day, Donald Trump being compared to Constantine the Great. Yes, that Constantine. The Roman emperor who legalized Christianity, founded Constantinople, and basically shaped the course of Western civilization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-moves-to-dismantle-the-department-of-education
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/patriots-for-europe-cry-make-europe-great-again-at-rally
In Madrid, far-right leaders from across Europe gathered to rally against the European Union and endorse shared goals inspired by President Trump’s influence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-consulco-s-newest-investment-opportunity-compartment-c
Consulco, a leading specialist investment manager with a distinguished 30-year history, proudly announces the launch of Compartment C of the LC London Credit AIF V.C.I.C. Public Ltd (“the London Credit Fund”). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/consulco-s-newest-investment-opportunity-compartment-c
Consulco, a leading specialist investment manager with a distinguished 30-year history, proudly announces the launch of Compartment C of the LC London Credit AIF V.C.I.C. Public Ltd (''the London Credit Fund''). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-ing-the-system-trump-s-greek-american-allies-shape-u-s-policy
Donald Trump’s administration is certainly influenced by several Greek Americans who are playing key roles in shaping U.S. policies. As Trump gets ready to be sworn in for his second term, these Greeks are not only helping to execute his vision but also ensuring that the U.S.-Greece relationship remains strong....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mcdonald-s-cuts-lgbtq-inclusion-efforts-but-claims-it-still-‘cares-about-diversity
McDonald’s, one of the world’s most recognizable brands, is recalibrating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in response to recent societal and legal changes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/meta-drops-fact-checking-just-before-trump-takes-office
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that Facebook and Instagram are dropping their fact-checkers. Instead, the platforms will rely on user-driven “community notes,” much like Elon Musk’s approach on X (formerly Twitter). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/political-islam-is-changing-what-it-means-for-the-middle-east-and-cyprus
Sayyid Qutb (1906-1966) is often regarded as the father of modern militant Islam. He reshaped the concept of jihad, transforming it from its Quranic meaning into a radicalized interpretation that gave rise to political Islam. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trudeau-poised-to-resign-as-liberal-leader-sources-say
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be preparing to resign as leader of the Liberal Party after nearly a decade in power, according to a source familiar with his plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-vatican-politics-and-our-underwater-cable-a-humorous-take-on-cyprus-life
I read it, and I couldn’t believe my eyes. The Vatican is facing serious financial problems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-conspiracy-surrounding-the-alleged-woke-agenda
"It certainly seems like the world is going a little crazy right now," Donald Trump remarked last week during his visit to France for the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commission-s-migration-challenge-syria-and-political-hurdles-complicate-new-eu-legislation
According to an article by Pavlos Xanthoulis, the European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, prepares to unveil a new migration and refugee framework in February 2025, significant challenges loom, from escalating conflict in Syria to contentious legal and political disputes within the EU. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-greek-orthodox-priest-at-the-center-of-anti-woke-education
The ideological conflict in the US has shifted from a traditional left-versus-right divide to a new dichotomy: “woke” versus “anti-woke.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-angela-merkel-misjudge-germany-s-dependence-on-russian-gas
In her memoir ''Freedom'', Angela Merkel reflects on her 16-year tenure as German chancellor, offering insights into her political approach and the global crises that defined her leadership....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elon-musk-shares-dark-maga-video-casting-trump-as-america-s-superhero
''See, I'm not just like you—I'm Dark MAGA,'' Elon Musk appears to declare at the start of a two-minute anime-style video posted on his personal social media account....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kadis-gains-key-approval-for-eu-fisheries-role-promises-new-ocean-pact
The committee on fisheries (PECH) of the European Parliament has approved the appointment of Costas Kadis as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, with the positive opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Security (ENVI), after his hearing in Brussels.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-maximise-efforts-for-peace-talks-resumption-kombos-tells-uk-politicians
The government of the Republic of Cyprus has “an obligation to maximise the possibility of going back to the negotiating table” on the Cyprus issue, Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-voters-favor-kamala-harris-in-us-presidential-race
A recent YouGov survey reveals that a majority of voters in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Denmark prefer the election victory......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-tiktok-to-parliament-cyprus-influencers-set-sights-on-2026-elections
Since Fidia's Panayiotou's election to the European Parliament, with nearly 73,000 votes, political observers in Cyprus have been analyzing the so-called "Fidias phenomenon."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/norway-s-billion-dollar-man-says-americans-just-work-harder-than-europeans
Norway’s ''billion-dollar man'' Nicolai Tangen, who manages Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, says America’s success over Europe comes down to one simple factor: Americans work harder....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-migrants-who-murder-have-bad-genes
Former President Donald Trump suggested that some migrants in the U.S. who have committed murder may be predisposed to violence, saying it's "in their genes."
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-central-bank-raises-2024-gdp-growth-forecast-to-3-5
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has revised GDP growth rate up by 0.5 percentage points for 2024, to 3.5%, compared to its forecasts last June, stressing that there does not seem to be any significant negative impact on investments from the conflict in the Middle East.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fall-of-the-man-who-held-the-powerful-accountable
In the famous film ''Dead Poet's Society'', Welton is an exclusive private boarding school for the American elite, where tradition reigns supreme. The school is conservative and strict, with its main values encapsulated in the motto: ''Tradition, Honor, Discipline, Excellence.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/england-and-wales-introduce-safe-zones-for-abortion-access
Safe access zones outside abortion clinics in England and Wales will take effect at the end of October, prohibiting protests within 150 meters of clinics and hospitals that provide abortion services....
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/uk-rejects-tatar-s-two-state-push
The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK has declared the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s attempts to change the UK’s stance over the illegal pseudo-state in the occupied part of Cyprus as unsuccessful....
