https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-will-join-schengen-in-2026-says-president
Cyprus is setting its sights on joining the Schengen Zone by 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Sunday, pledging that all the necessary groundwork will be wrapped up by the end of next year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-could-let-parties-spend-over-€1-million-in-2026-elections
Proposed changes to Cyprus’ electoral law, including a significant increase in campaign spending limits for parliamentary candidates, are nearing final approval ahead of the 2026 elections....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/this-isn-t-about-headscarves-it-s-about-who-we-are
For nearly a month, Turkish Cypriot teachers have been protesting against the introduction of headscarves in secondary schools, standing in defense of secular education....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/green-oasis-or-business-hub-the-fight-over-nicosia-s-state-fair-site
The Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia district MPs, and residents of Engomi are increasing pressure on the government to reconsider its plans for developing the State Fair site. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-battle-over-the-state-fair-site
The Nicosia Municipality is pushing the government to rethink its plans for the State Fair site, with the issue heating up as discussions intensify between local leaders and officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-he-promised-to-help-cyprus
When Jimmy Carter was elected president of the United States in 1976, Greek Cypriots had reason to be hopeful....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-a-year-of-change-and-controversy-in-cyprus
2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jimmy-carter-champion-of-peace-and-humanity-dies-at-100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a tireless advocate for human rights, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-the-nato-debate-is-still-a-divisive-issue-in-cyprus
The NATO debate in Cyprus has always been polarizing. Unlike the real debate on membership in the North Atlantic Alliance—which requires preconditions and an invitation, not just an "application"—...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italian-village-offers-€1-homes-to-americans-following-u-s-elections
The small village of Ollolai in Sardinia is making a bold appeal to Americans, who, as non-European Union citizens, are being given preferential treatment in its latest campaign to attract new residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-sues-media-companies-over-critical-stories
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, he has escalated his legal actions against media organizations that have been critical of him. With only two months left before his second term, Trump, a convicted felon, has launched a series of lawsuits against outlets like the New York Times, Penguin Random House, and the Daily Beast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-administration-who-s-in-who-s-out
President-elect Donald Trump has officially named campaign co-chair Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, marking the first appointment of his new administration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-i-almost-voted-for-trump—and-why-many-americans-did
I’ve been a staunch Democrat my whole life, but as I look at the results of the latest election, I can’t say I’m entirely shocked by Trump’s success. ...
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/fed-cuts-rates-by-0-25-economic-activity-expands-steadily
The Federal Reserve on Thursday cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points for the second consecutive meeting, bringing the target range to 4.50% to 4.75%, as expected. The decision was unanimous....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-american-representation-in-congress-grows-with-six-new-members
Six Greek-Americans have been elected to the US House of Representatives in Tuesday’s presidential election, evenly representing the Democratic and Republican parties and strengthening the community’s voice in Congress by one....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-election-shakes-global-dynamics-and-raises-concerns-in-cyprus
If anything was clear during the U.S. election campaign, it’s that this election isn’t just about the United States. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tesla-surges-12-on-trump-s-election-win-musk-s-$75m-bet-pays-off
Tesla shares surged 12% in early trading Wednesday following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, as investors anticipated potential advantages for Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, a major Trump backer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-emotional-appeal-vs-harris-s-missed-connections
Experts, academics, and political analysts in Cyprus have weighed in on the reasons behind Donald Trump’s success in the latest U.S. elections and Kamala Harris's defeat. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-declares-victory-god-spared-me-to-save-the-country
Donald Trump has done it again. Not only is he back in the White House, but he’s also making history as the first former president to win a second, non-consecutive term....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/polls-close-in-key-us-battlegrounds-as-trump-secures-early-wins
Polls have closed in the U.S. presidential election, including in all seven crucial swing states, as results start to trickle in....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-watches-closely-as-u-s-election-stays-too-close-to-call
Cyprus has been on edge overnight, closely watching the unfolding U.S. presidential election. As vote counts continue in critical states, the race remains too close to call....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/white-house-locks-down-with-fences-and-barricades-ahead-of-election-day
With Americans casting their votes on Tuesday, fears of civil unrest are surging as a razor-thin presidential race between incumbent Donald Trump......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-loss-of-us-media-credibility
The US elections are highlighting the catastrophic consequences of the long-term devaluation of the country’s ''traditional'' news media....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-the-us-elections-turning-into-the-battle-of-the-billionaires
In what seems to be a tit-for-tat move—especially after Elon Musk announced he would donate $1 million a day to registered voters who sign his PAC petition—Microsoft founder Bill Gates has reportedly thrown his support behind Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/politico-giuliani-ordered-to-hand-over-property-to-pay-defamation-suit
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal judge to hand over a significant portion of his property, including his luxury Upper East Side apartment, to two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation case against him....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words
Former President Donald Trump made an unusual appearance at a McDonald’s in suburban Pennsylvania on Sunday, attempting to present himself as......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-elon-musk-s-$1-million-giveaway-to-voters-raises-legal-red-flags
Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), has committed to giving away $1 million daily to voters who sign his political action committee's (PAC) petition supporting constitutional rights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elon-musk-donates-over-$70m-to-boost-trump-gop-in-2024-election
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest individual, contributed more than $70 million to support Donald Trump and Republican campaigns in the upcoming November elections, according to recent campaign finance disclosures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-expected-to-strike-iran-before-us-election-day
American officials anticipate that Israel will retaliate against Iran for its recent attack before November 5, sources told CNN. ...
