https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/was-trump-really-the-only-option-for-the-working-class-in-2024
What makes a political comeback genuinely remarkable? Is it policy, charm, or a connection to the people? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/younger-tourists-are-choosing-cyprus-in-the-winter
In a bid to extend Cyprus's tourism season, a recent survey commissioned by Hermes Airports highlights promising opportunities for bolstering winter tourism, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elam-s-surge-is-shaking-up-cyprus-politics
According to a report today by Marina Economidou in this Sunday's Kathimerini, with Cyprus gearing up for elections, the surge of the far-right party ELAM has become a central focus, particularly as it threatens to displace DIKO from its third-place position. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-leader-s-australian-diplomatic-debut-shadows-population-data-discrepancy
Ersin Tatar, the first Turkish Cypriot leader to visit Australia, made headlines as he embarked on a significant diplomatic mission. Reports from the "presidency" reveal that Tatar recently toured the country, marking a pivotal moment in Turkish Cypriot-Australian relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/astrazeneca-requests-withdrawal-of-european-authorization-for-covid-19-vaccine
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has formally requested the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to withdraw the European authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, as confirmed by the EU medicines regulator....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/155-million-crossings-in-over-two-decades
In the two decades since the roadblocks opened, travel between the divided territories in Cyprus has seen a significant increase, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism cited by Yeni Douzen. The figures reveal a total of 155 million crossings from April 23, 2003, to the present day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/accelerated-aging-linked-to-rising-young-adult-cancer-rates
Researchers investigating the surge in certain cancers among younger adults have uncovered a potential link to accelerated biological aging, according to CNN....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-high-speed-trains-boost-birth-rates-in-south-korea
In a bold move to combat its plummeting birth rates, South Korea has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative: the Great Train eXpress (GTX)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-disy-vice-president-joins-elam-for-european-elections
Former Vice President of the Democratic Rally (DISY), Marios Pelekanou, has joined the electoral list of the National Popular Front (ELAM) for the upcoming European elections, sparking a flurry of reactions and criticisms within the political sphere....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-economy-2024-ktrends-reveals-challenges-and-successes
Delving into the latest findings from the 6th wave of ''Ktrends'' research by ''Kathimerini'' newspaper unveils a multifaceted picture of Cyprus's economic landscape in January 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-boutique-hotel-scene-flourishes-amid-tourism-surge
Seeking accommodation in a hotel in Nicosia for February, the search yields 22 options. Narrowing the search by distance from the city center results in fewer choices, yet still satisfactory. Twelve boutique units, primarily small boutique hotels, emerge from the search on booking.com....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-ranks-17th-in-european-quality-of-life-–-beats-athens-at-27th
A recent survey by the European Commission reveals that Nicosia residents are overwhelmingly satisfied with their quality of life, with 86% expressing contentment.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ktrends-survey-reveals-public-dissatisfaction-with-cyprus-government
In a recent economic survey conducted by ''Kathimerini,'' the fifth wave of ''Ktrends'' highlights notable trends in economic, household, and market dynamics for October 2023. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentary-debate-stirs-as-cyprus-considers-abortion-statistics
In a recent parliamentary development, the decision to register a subject entitled "abortion statistics from the date of decriminalization and correlation with the demographic problem" in the Parliamentary Committee for the study of the demographic has sparked intense controversy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-big-picture
With whom do we stand? Could it be that this question circulates, covertly or overtly, in the aftermath of the atrocities we've witnessed?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-of-education-set-to-confront-rising-school-bullying-incidents
The Federation of Parents of Secondary Education anticipates a meeting with the Minister of Education, joined by key stakeholders, to address the growing concern about bullying in schools....
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/news/nicosia-s-traffic-woes-tackled-head-on
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades has labeled today as the year's worst day for traffic congestion, coinciding with the return of primary school students to their classes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-delegation-pounded-with-human-rights-questions
Cyprus’ law commissioner says her delegation received praise last week at a UN committee hearing in Geneva, but she also admitted that no country had a perfect record on human rights following a bombardment of questions on human rights...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nouris-the-cause-of-cyprus-immigration-problem-is-turkey
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Monday that Turkey is the eliciting factor of the migration issue in Cyprus, speaking at a press conference where he presented the work of his Ministry during his term....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-archbishop-georgios-lays-down-the-law
Cyprus’ newly elected Archbishop Georgios says he will adhere to the island’s church traditions but also promote religious inner-peace, adding all people of Cyprus are united against one enemy...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/op-ed-cyprus-is-bursting-like-a-fat-guy-out-of-his-leotard
Cyprus’ changing demographics are causing havoc to the real estate market, accentuating socio-economic imbalances and creating polarised communities. A bit dramatic? Let’s see....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nouris-eu-should-sanction-countries-that-instrumentalize-migration
The EU should have concrete sanctions in place when there is proof that migrants are being instrumentalized, as in the case of Cyprus, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/locals-keep-objecting-to-barbed-wire-around-divided-nicosia
New video footage shows barbed wire tossed aside in east Nicosia, with local media following the story after locals west of the capital demonstrated over the weekend against a controversial government fence aimed at keeping irregular migrants at bay...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/op-ed-the-parallels-between-athens-in-2011-and-nicosia-in-2022
In the last ten days, two horrific videos of racist attacks by Greek Cypriots against a Congolese woman in Larnaca and a young man from Pakistan in old Nicosia have come to light....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-appointment-signals-gesy-wars-not-over
All hell broke loose this week in the health sector of the Republic of Cyprus, after a heart doctor not liked by unions was given a seat on the board of the Health Insurance Organization, signaling core debates about whether the state should stick to uniform rules or expand its single-payer philosophy...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-defends-migration-stance-for-‘love-of-country
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris says he would be happy if the Republic of Cyprus could bring down irregular migration by following the example of Greece, a country facing EU criticism over ‘violent’ deportations, with the Cypriot official calling on fellow citizens to show their 'love of country'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-issues-ultimatum-in-chloraka-refugee-standstill
Paphos officials are seeking ways to convince asylum seekers at a controversial studio complex in Chloraka to move out, with reports saying residents have been told they would lose their refugee assistance unless they agree by the end of the month to relocate at a migrant facility...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chloraka-refugees-in-limbo-as-time-runs-out
A two-month grace period for asylum seekers in Chloraka ordered to move out of a studio complex is about to expire, with police saying they cannot enforce the eviction order as it has not been signed by a judge...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/omicron-how-protected-are-those-who-have-become-ill-and-been-vaccinated
On December 13, 2021, an article was published in the prestigious journal Nature showing that although the combination of natural infection with SARS-CoV-2 along with vaccination (hybrid immunity) provides strong protection against the new coronavirus, a recent analysis of a large number of individuals from Israel argues...
