https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-and-netherlands-finalize-double-taxation-treaty-for-curacao
Cyprus and the Netherlands have successfully concluded negotiations on a Double Taxation Treaty concerning Curacao, a Caribbean island that is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-awaits-response-after-court-echr-nominees-rejected
The Council of Europe (CoE) has rejected Cyprus’s nominees for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), stating that not all candidates met the necessary qualifications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/council-of-europe-rejects-cyprus-s-human-rights-court-nominees
The Council of Europe's committee responsible for selecting judges for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has recommended that Cyprus submit a new list of candidates after rejecting the current one....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-criticizes-turkey-at-un-calls-for-peace-and-reunification
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, speaking at the UN General Assembly, criticized Turkey’s ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus and rejected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's characterization of the 1974 invasion as a ''peace operation.''
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-over-90-000-displaced-by-israeli-airstrikes-on-lebanon
The United Nations announced Wednesday that more than 90,000 individuals have been displaced due to five days of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon amid rising tensions in the region. The UN’s International Organization for Migration reported 90,530 newly displaced persons since Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-talks-electricity-link-with-saudi-fm
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Tuesday during the United Nations General Assembly to discuss a potential electricity connection between Saudi Arabia and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dr-silas-michaelides-recognized-as-top-expert-in-artificial-neural-networks
Dr. Silas Michaelides, who leads the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence at the Cyprus University of Technology, has been named one of the world’s top scientists in the field of Artificial Neural Networks, placing in the top 0.5% globally. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-flee-southern-lebanon-amid-israeli-strikes
Thousands of civilians are fleeing southern Lebanon as intense Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah positions, creating a mass exodus that has choked major roads leading to Beirut....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tanqueray-gin-at-the-5th-cyprus-cocktail-festival
The country's most popular cocktail festival, now in its 5th year, returns to offer an unforgettable evening with exclusive signature cocktails from 20 top bars from Cyprus and abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-promotes-business-and-investment-at-major-trade-fair-in-china
Cyprus took part in the 11th ''China International Fair for Trade in Services'' (CIFTIS) in Beijing to promote the country as a top destination for business and investment, according to the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uae-s-taqa-looks-to-invest-in-cyprus-greece-electricity-project
A delegation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) state-owned company TAQA, led by its CEO, Dr. Afif Saif Saif Al Yafei, reaffirmed its strong interest in participating in the GSI Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, during a meeting......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrikes-kill-492-in-lebanon-deadliest-day-since-2006
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated to its most lethal point in years on Monday, as Israeli airstrikes killed 492 people in Lebanon......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriots-discuss-roadmap-to-constitutional-unity-for-a-federal-state
A bicommunal research program titled "Developing Common Ideas on Constitutional Issues," funded by the European Union, is engaging Greek Cypriots (GC) and Turkish Cypriots......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-needs-new-strategy-to-grow-winter-tourism
According to an article written by Dorita Yiannakou in this Sunday's Kathimerini, this year has been a steady one for winter tourism in Cyprus, showing the sector’s strength despite various regional challenges....
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/kremlin-pushes-procreation-amid-declining-birthrate-encourages-sex-at-work
Russia’s top health official has urged workers to consider procreation during breaks, as part of an effort to counter the country’s population decline, a move supported by President Vladimir Putin’s long-standing push for higher birth rates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-hardline-on-syrian-deportations-gives-cyprus-green-light-for-returns
In a landmark ruling, Germany’s Supreme Administrative Court in Munster has determined that some areas of Syria can now be considered "safe," despite the ongoing civil war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mass-casualties-in-lebanon-32-killed-thousands-wounded-in-device-blasts
Fear quickly spread throughout Lebanon. Some rushed to unplug their devices, while others disconnected transformers and solar systems powering their homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-cuts-funds-to-hungary-over-unpaid-asylum-fine
The European Union has begun the process of reclaiming hundreds of millions of euros meant for Hungary after the country's government refused to pay a significant fine for violating the bloc’s asylum rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-water-shortage-as-dams-reach-critically-low-levels
Cyprus is facing a significant water shortage as dam levels plummet due to a severe drought and ongoing climate changes, raising concerns among national and local authorities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-ruling-shakes-political-landscape-in-cyprus
In a report written by Kathimerini's Christos Bouris, the recent decision by the Supreme Court to remove Odysseus Michaelides from his role as Auditor General marks a significant and historic event in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electric-cars-outnumber-petrol-cars-in-norway-for-the-first-time
Norway has made history by becoming the first country where electric vehicles (EVs) now outnumber petrol cars. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/andreas-petsas-named-new-ceo-of-eurobank-cyprus
Eurobank Cyprus’ Board of Directors, decided to appoint Mr Andreas Petsas as a Member of the Board of Directors and as the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in a meeting held on 17 September 2024 in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aphrodite-gas-project-moves-to-new-phase-of-talks-from-january-2025
Chevron and the Republic of Cyprus have agreed to enter a four-month negotiation period to finalize plans for the development of the ‘Aphrodite’ gas field in Block 12 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-refuses-dutch-request-to-leave-asylum-system
In a surprising move, the Netherlands has requested an opt-out from the EU migration and asylum system, just days after Germany reintroduced border controls. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/leaders-meet-amid-concerns-over-delayed-agreement-on-gsi
A summit meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides is set for Thursday, amid growing tensions over the future of the electricity interconnection project between Crete and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-and-india-collaborate-to-create-strategic-business-council
Mr. Ioannou raised concerns about whether the bank has a plan to maintain its strong profitability, which has largely come from rising interest rates......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-radio-explosions-leave-20-dead-in-lebanon-s-deadliest-day-of-conflict
Explosions from Hezbollah's communication devices rocked southern Lebanon for a second consecutive day, killing 20 people and injuring more than 450 in what has become the deadliest episode since cross-border hostilities with Israel intensified nearly a year ago. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exploding-walkie-talkies-injure-100-in-lebanon-three-dead
Exploding walkie-talkies have injured at least 100 people across Lebanon, the country's health ministry reported Wednesday. The blasts, which occurred just one day after similar explosions involving pagers, have resulted in at least three confirmed deaths....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-chevron-set-timeline-for-aphrodite-gas-field-resolution
The Republic of Cyprus and Chevron have agreed to hold discussions over the next four months in order to seek an amicable solution that ensures the development of the Aphrodite gas field without further delays....