https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/extreme-winds-push-california-fires-out-of-control
Fierce winds lashed California on Wednesday, feeding fast-moving wildfires that destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands to evacuate....
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/horizon-aircraft-s-unique-shape-offers-more-room-for-passengers
As global demand for air travel grows, carbon emissions from aviation have risen faster over recent decades than those from rail, road, or maritime transportation.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-election-countdown-what-s-at-stake-for-cyprus-and-europe
With the U.S. election just a day away, the world is on edge. This isn’t just a choice between two candidates; it's about the future direction of the United States and how that might echo across the globe, including in Europe and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-s-king-pelted-with-eggs-amid-fury-over-flood-response-in-valencia
Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia faced an angry backlash during a visit to the flood-ravaged Valencia region on Monday, where crowds hurled eggs and booed as they met with residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-immediate-ban-on-fuel-cars-in-nicosia-s-center-ministry-clarifies
Social media buzzed with debate after Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades hinted at a potential ban on conventional-fuel vehicles in parts of Nicosia’s city center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-financial-imbalance-as-assets-fall-short-of-liabilities
As of December 2023, Cyprus' economy is navigating a complex financial landscape, with total assets in financial instruments reaching €869 billion. However, the country also faces a notable financial shortfall, with liabilities exceeding assets by about €29 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fareed-zakaria-warns-of-a-turbulent-future-for-america
In a recent interview with Kathimerini's Alexis Papachellas, CNN's Fareed Zakaria shared his insights on the current state of U.S. politics and its implications for both the nation and the world. Here are the key points from their discussion:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/double-premiere-to-mark-25th-anniversary
For the track and the road: The new 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 with Touring package
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-musk-sees-trump-as-america-s-business-fixer
Elon Musk, the high-profile CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has emerged as a vocal supporter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump......
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/germany-€60-billion-budget-shortfall-rocks-europe-s-largest-economy
Germany’s tax revenues are projected to fall nearly €60 billion short of earlier expectations over the next five years, intensifying budget challenges for Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government and straining the already fragile three-party coalition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-achieves-first-a-level-credit-rating-in-major-milestone
Scope Ratings has upgraded Cyprus's credit rating to A- from BBB+, marking the country's first A-level rating from a major credit agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-under-siege-as-cyberattacks-raise-alarms
Since October 17, hackers have been launching a series of targeted attacks on various organizations and companies across Cyprus, sparking public debate about the country's ability to fend off cyber threats. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/massive-cyber-attacks-target-key-websites-in-cyprus
In the past 24 hours, Cyprus has been hit by a series of major cyber attacks, targeting both government websites and critical internet infrastructure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eu-nominee-under-fire-for-waste-management-scandal
Costas Kadis, Cyprus' nominee for EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, is facing criticism over his handling of a controversial waste management scandal ahead of his November 6 hearing before the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/customs-seizures-spark-confusion-over-green-line-fuel-rules
The Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights, Maria Stylianou-Lottidi, has called on the Cyprus Customs Department to urgently clarify the rules on transferring fuel from the occupied territories. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-debt-to-exceed-$100-trillion-this-year
Global public debt is nearing the size of the world economy, posing risks to living standards in developed nations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/google-invests-in-mini-nuclear-reactors-to-power-the-ai-revolution
Google is diving into nuclear power to help fuel the future of artificial intelligence. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-startups-inspire-with-innovative-solutions
Aspiring entrepreneurs in Cyprus are being urged to pursue their dreams with passion and determination, thanks to the success stories of local business startups, according to Dorita Yiannakou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-change-made-deadly-hurricane-helene-500-times-more-likely
As Hurricane Milton nears Florida, fueled by an unusually warm Gulf of Mexico, new research highlights how climate change is driving more intense storms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-program-for-the-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2024
The premier conference of the new era, the **Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit**, will take place on **October 9** at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-activates-national-plan-for-potential-evacuations-from-lebanon
Nicosia remains on high alert as it prepares for potential crises stemming from escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, including the possibility of a large-scale conflict involving Hezbollah in Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrike-hits-beirut-killing-six-in-escalating-conflict
Israel bombed central Beirut early Thursday, killing at least six people, following its deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes with Hezbollah.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dirty-waste-secret-haunts-ex-minister-eyeing-eu-job
A waste management scandal in Cyprus is casting a shadow over former environment minister Costas Kadis, just as he seeks a prominent position in the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oil-prices-surge-4-after-iran-fires-missiles-at-israel
Oil prices surged nearly 4% on Tuesday following Iran's ballistic missile attacks on Israel, launched in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-subsidies-and-zero-vat-on-essentials-to-end-on-october-1st
The Ministry of Finance announced today that starting October 1, 2024, it will stop the staggered electricity subsidy and the zero VAT rate on basic goods. These measures were designed to help households deal with rising costs of living....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-have-€28-7-billion-in-cash-and-liquidity
The amount of liquidity in Cyprus's banking system rose to €28.7 billion in August 2024, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). This increase was fueled by a growth in deposits alongside a decline in loans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/supreme-court-ruling-on-auditor-general-fuels-corruption-debate-in-cyprus
The decision to dismiss the auditor general—determined by the highest level of Justice in Cyprus—has sparked a significant public, legal, and political debate....
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......