https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-funeral-set-for-saturday-trump-to-attend-tributes-pour-in
The funeral of Pope Francis is expected to be held this Saturday, according to the latest information from Vatican sources. Among the world leaders set to attend the ceremony is U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed his presence in a post on Truth Social....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/why-the-u-s-china-trade-war-matters-to-cyprus-and-europe
As the United States sharpens its rhetoric against China’s trade practices, reviving a tariff-heavy policy rooted in the Trump years, global markets are once again bracing for impact. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-dies-at-88-a-humble-shepherd-leaves-his-flock
On Easter Monday, just a day after Christians around the world celebrated the resurrection of Christ, Pope Francis passed away peacefully in his Vatican residence. He was 88 years old....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dubai-chocolate-craze-sparks-global-pistachio-shortage
You’d never guess that a fancy chocolate bar from Dubai could shake up the global nut market, but that’s exactly what’s happened....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-war-backfires-as-tourists-ditch-u-s-head-to-europe
The global tariff war initiated by the Trump administration will have a negative impact on the US economy in 2025, as European and Canadian tourists change their plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aykut-family-launches-billboard-campaign-against-cyprus-president
The Aykut family has taken their fight with the Cypriot government to the streets, literally. Giant billboards with bold accusations against Cyprus and President Nikos Christodoulides have appeared in Hebrew in various locations, painting the island as unsafe for Israelis and demanding justice for 75-year-old Simon Aykut, who has been jailed in Cyprus for nearly a year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-makes-its-move-in-the-age-of-ai
Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-one-of-the-world-s-lowest-u-s-visa-rejection-rates-—-and-that-s-a-big-deal
Cyprus is inching closer to landing a spot in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, and there’s one big reason why: it now has one of the lowest U.S. visa rejection rates in the world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/president-unveils-brain-gain-campaign-and-silicon-valley-ties-at-economic-conference
Cyprus is aiming high with a bold economic strategy that puts young people, innovation, and foreign investment at the center of the island’s future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-summer-hotspot-to-all-year-hub
Cyprus has big dreams, and according to Christos Angelides, General Manager of the Pancyprian Hotel Association (PASYXE), it’s going to take grit, vision, and a lot of teamwork to turn the island into a top-tier, all-year-round destination. But the potential? It’s definitely there....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/putting-cyprus-on-the-map-bbf-at-mipim-2025
bbf: participated in MIPIM 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious real estate exhibitions, held in Cannes from March 11–14, 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eko-cyprus-announces-the-launch-of-a-scholarship-program
EKO Cyprus, is pleased to announce the launch of a Scholarship Program aimed at supporting the academic and professional development of talented individuals in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-cyprus-public-sector-salaries-27-higher-than-private-sector
In a recent report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the gap between salaries in the public and private sectors in Cyprus has been laid bare; public sector wages are 27% higher, with the discrepancy reaching 32% among those with higher education qualifications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-gen-z-rethinks-alcohol-a-sobriety-shift-or-economic-reality
Cyprus's Generation Z is at the heart of a global shift in drinking habits, and local experts suggest the trend is taking root on the island as well....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariffs-aren-t-the-real-threat-cyprus-needs-a-wake-up-call
The first reaction in Cyprus to Trump’s tariffs was the worry that halloumi, salt, and olive oil would become more expensive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-means-business-christodoulides-wraps-up-high-stakes-u-s-investment-tour
Cyprus Means Business: Christodoulides Wraps Up High-Stakes U.S. Investment Tour
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/they-re-kissing-my-ass-trump-boasts-about-trade-talks-video
In true Donald Trump fashion, the former U.S. President lit a firestorm overnight, not with policy, but with his words....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-green-energy-futurist-ramez-naam-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
The organizing committee of the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 has announced that internationally acclaimed futurist and green energy expert Ramez Naam will be one of the headline speakers at this year’s sustainable development conference, taking place on May 19, 2025, at the Hilton Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-woos-wall-street-bankers-back-presidential-pitch-in-the-u-s
Cypriot bankers have expressed their satisfaction with President Christodoulides' recent visit to the United States, where he promoted Cyprus as an attractive destination for investment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-strikes-back-at-trump-s-tariffs-opens-door-to-china
The European Union is firing back at Washington’s trade aggression with its own round of tariffs, as Brussels prepares a united front in response to former President Donald Trump’s protectionist push....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-students-rattled-as-visa-crackdown-hits-harvard-ucla-and-dozens-of-u-s-campuses
A quiet but unsettling wave of student visa cancellations is rippling through U.S. college campuses, and not even Harvard has been spared. The university recently confirmed that five of its international students, three still enrolled and two recent graduates, had their visas suddenly revoked without explanation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-rights-court-voices-concern-over-migrant-treatment-in-cyprus
Cyprus has come under increased scrutiny for its handling of migration, with the Auditor General's recent report shining a light on several serious issues despite efforts to reduce illegal arrivals. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mhv-mediterranean-hospitality-venture-a-rapidly-growing-group-brings-a-new-dawn-in-luxury-hospitality-and-high-end-real-estate-in-cyprus-and-the-mediterranean
With a high level of expertise in the demanding luxury hospitality and real estate industry, MHV – Mediterranean Hospitality Venture is evolving into one of Cyprus’ and the East Mediterranean’s leading groups, showcasing fast, yet steady, growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-offered-zero-for-zero-tariff-deal-before-trump-s-trade-war
The European Union says it tried to stop a trade war before it started, offering Donald Trump a clean-slate deal to scrap tariffs on cars and a bunch of industrial goods. But the U.S. didn’t bite. Now the EU is done waiting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-blitz-threatens-cyprus-push-for-u-s-investments
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s dramatic declaration of a ''Liberation” Day'', marked by the sudden imposition of 20% tariffs on imports from the European Union, as well as from Japan, India, Switzerland and China, has sent shockwaves across global markets and ignited fresh fears of a prolonged U.S.-Europe economic standoff....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-underrated-multicolored-identity
It’s both disheartening and a little absurd, but the only place I have personally encountered nearly all the languages spoken in Cyprus is… IKEA in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-airport-gears-up-for-new-vip-terminal
Soon, passengers flying through Paphos Airport will be able to enjoy a touch of luxury before takeoff, thanks to a brand-new VIP terminal that’s set to open by the end of 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-uncertainty-as-trump-s-tariffs-target-global-trade
In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through global trade, US President Donald Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on imports from several key countries, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-operation-shuts-down-dark-web-child-abuse-network-arrests-in-cyprus
In a major international crackdown, authorities have shut down a dark web website linked to the distribution of child sexual abuse material, involving 38 countries, including Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/toyota-opens-emergency-center-for-takata-airbag-replacements
Toyota Cyprus has announced the opening of a dedicated emergency center at the Cyprus State Fair in Nicosia starting April 7. The goal? To accelerate the replacement of faulty TAKATA airbags in thousands of Toyota vehicles imported from non-European markets without official Toyota approval....
