https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-mediterranean-mud-bath-nature-s-free-spa-day-is-here
If you woke up today feeling like you’re living inside a vintage photograph, you aren’t dreaming. That golden haze isn't a fancy camera filter; it’s just the atmosphere deciding to get a little "elevated" with its mineral content....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/this-time-let-s-measure-corruption
Corruption in a state carries real costs. It slows growth, erodes trust, and ultimately weakens the quality of democracy citizens experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/refugee-turned-fry-king-the-story-behind-western-australia-s-go-to-fish-and-chip-staple
For many people across Western Australia, a serving of fish and chips almost always comes with the same familiar companion: thick, golden fries supplied by Choice Chips....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-remains-a-key-gateway-as-europe-s-‘golden-visa-landscape-shifts
As several European countries tighten or scrap their so-called “golden visa” schemes, Cyprus is emerging as one of the most stable and accessible options for investors seeking residency within the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-journalism-crisis-in-cyprus
Dear journalist friends, the occasion for this piece is the deeply unfortunate interview conducted by the otherwise highly accomplished Yiannakis Karekles with Fidias Panayiotou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-warn-lack-of-phone-surveillance-is-a-big-problem
''We were jealous,'' said former Assistant Chief of Police Christoforos Mavrommatis, describing how Cypriot investigators have been left behind while foreign police use phone monitoring to track suspects in real time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-closes-case-on-cyprus-‘golden-passports-government-declares-chapter-closed
The European Commission has officially closed its legal case against Cyprus over the country’s controversial “golden passport” program, marking what officials describe as the end of one of the island’s most damaging political scandals in recent years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-drone-strike-reopens-cyprus-s-oldest-wound
The drone strike on the runway of the British bases at Akrotiri in the early hours of Monday morning has reignited a conversation that has lingered, unresolved, for decades
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/u-s-europe-trapped-in-a-loveless-marriage
After 13 months of Trump 2.0, after Greenland, the suffocating pressure on Kyiv and the flirtations with Putin, the tariffs and sanctions against Europeans defending the EU’s digital sovereignty, the verdict could be even harsher....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/dangerous-matters
It is now final. Everyone in this country is clean, incorruptible, and spotless. That is the impression being conveyed to society. And this is exactly where the complete erosion of trust in institutions and the rule of law begins, and not without reason....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-house-speaker-ex-mp-cleared-in-golden-passport-case
Former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris and ex-MP and businessman Christakis Tziovanis were acquitted Tuesday in the long-running ''golden passports'' trial, a case that has captivated Cyprus for years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/verdict-day-in-cyprus-golden-passport-scandal
The moment of truth has arrived in one of the most explosive corruption cases in recent memory, as the Nicosia Permanent Criminal Court is set to deliver its verdict Tuesday morning for former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris and ex-MP and businessman Christakis Tziovanis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/together-for-sport-and-movement-crivit-and-stefanie-graf-launch-international-partnership-under-the-motto-find-your-move
Stefanie Graf and CRIVIT - a perfect match. The former world-class athlete and the sports brand CRIVIT are impressively staging the start of their partnership as part of an international campaign in over 30 countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/catherine-o-hara-acclaimed-comic-actor-dies-at-71
Catherine O'Hara, the Canadian-born performer celebrated for her work in film and television comedies including Home Alone, Beetlejuice and Schitt’s Creek, has died at the age of 71....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/was-this-the-plan-all-along-u-s-nato-land-on-minerals-and-defense-framework-for-greenland
After dialing back earlier threats to seize Greenland by force or impose tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump is now pointing to a broader, long-term framework with NATO allies that would deepen American military, economic, and strategic involvement in the Arctic without changing Greenland’s sovereignty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-call-away-the-president-the-contractor-and-the-‘girlfriend-line
Apparently, there are ''foreign fingers'' behind all this, from countries that are jealous of us and can’t stomach our cleverness or the fact that we legitimately won the European Presidency. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marked-epiphany-with-sea-dives-blessings-and-a-bizarre-twist-in-limassol
From Ayia Napa to Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca, thousands across Cyprus gathered by the sea on Monday to mark Epiphany, one of the most symbolic days of the Orthodox calendar, with prayers, processions and the traditional diving of the cross into winter waters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/where-to-find-the-best-loukoumades-across-cyprus
Across Cyprus, long-standing family businesses, pop-up stands, bakeries, cafés, and community events keep the tradition of Epiphany Day loukoumades alive, many of them with recipes passed down through generations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-legendary-berengaria-hotel-set-to-rise-again-in-troodos-mountains
Nestled high in the Troodos mountains, Berengaria isn’t just any hotel; it’s a memory, a symbol, a touchstone of Cyprus’ history of luxury hospitality. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bank-workers-win-pay-boost-and-extra-leave-in-landmark-deal
Negotiations over the renewal of the 2023–2027 Collective Agreement between the Cyprus Banks Association (KESK) and the Cyprus Bank Employees’ Union (ETYK) have ended on a positive note, clearing the way for pay increases and improved benefits for bank employees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-passport-era-ends-but-debate-rages-on
The Cyprus House of Representatives has officially pulled the plug on the controversial Cyprus Investment Program (CIP), shutting down the government’s ability to hand out citizenship to investors and their families. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-is-the-mediterranean-s-rising-star-in-global-film-and-tv
From high-end series to blockbuster films and major reality shows, Cyprus is starting to shine on the radar of international studios. And like any great production, this transformation is driven by strategy and professionalism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus–lebanon-deal-sets-new-legal-line-in-the-eastern-med-and-ankara-isn-t-loving-it
When Amos Hochstein, President Biden’s go-to envoy for tough Middle East negotiations, struck the Israel–Lebanon maritime deal in late 2022, in Nicosia of all places, a window suddenly opened. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-smiles-and-gentle-showers-a-weekend-worth-savoring
Well, hello there, dear readers! It’s Friday at last, and what a fine weekend we have ahead. So let’s take a peek at the skies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-begins-historic-turkey-visit-set-to-pray-with-patriarch-bartholomew-in-nicaea
Pope Leo XIV commenced his first international trip as pontiff on Thursday, arriving in Ankara, Turkey, before continuing a six-day journey that will also take him to Lebanon. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-weather-when-the-sky-can-t-decide-what-outfit-to-wear
A weak low-pressure system has shuffled into the area, dragging along some thin, high-level dust like it forgot to tidy up before showing up....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawyer-pushes-to-toss-key-charge-in-golden-passport-trial
A last-minute legal twist has emerged in the high-profile trial over Cyprus’s controversial naturalization program, as a defense lawyer raised concerns that one of the charges may involve abuse of power....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/we-are-entering-the-era-of-combating-corruption
He turned it this way and that, spoke of a “Riviera” and the displacement of residents, let Israel’s zealots dream of annexation. And yet, somehow, Donald Trump did it (did he?). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/college-degrees-don-t-guarantee-success-anymore-linkedin-ceo-says
The days when a degree from a top university guaranteed a high-paying job are over, according to LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky, who says the global job market is shifting faster than ever, and traditional education is no longer a ''golden ticket'' to career success....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-celebrates-huge-milestones-of-10-million-passengers-in-cyprus-and-5-years-of-operations-at-its-larnaka-base-with-a-day-full-of-surprises
Wizz Air, Cyprus’ market leader airline, celebrated earlier today the milestone of 10 million passengers to and from Cyprus, as well as the 5th anniversary of its base in Larnaka....