https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sven-goran-eriksson-legendary-football-coach-dies-at-76
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at age 76 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family announced Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suez-canal-blockage-and-south-china-sea-clashes-threaten-global-trade
Although the pandemic-induced disruptions in global supply chains have eased and water flow in the Panama Canal has improved, new threats to international trade have emerged....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-inflation-slows-to-2-4-in-july
Consumer prices in Cyprus are rising more slowly, with the annual inflation rate dropping to 2.4% in July, down from 3% in June, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-refugees-master-english-the-mr-bean-way
At Keighley College in West Yorkshire, laughter fills the classroom as students watch Rowan Atkinson's Mr. Bean struggle through a dentist visit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-film-icon-alain-delon-dies-at-88
Alain Delon, the renowned French actor who became a global icon through his work with legendary directors and his enigmatic screen presence, has died at the age of 88. Delon’s career spanned over six decades, during which he starred in some of the most revered films in European cinema, including Rocco and His Brothers, The Leopard, and The Samurai....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-declares-mpox-outbreak-in-africa-a-global-health-emergency
Danish biotech company Bavarian Nordic announced Friday that it has submitted data to the European Union’s drug regulator, seeking approval to expand the use of its mpox (formerly monkeypox) vaccine to adolescents aged 12 to 17....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-allows-turkish-fm-to-attend-key-eu-meeting
In a significant diplomatic gesture, Cyprus has agreed to allow Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to participate in the upcoming informal Council of Foreign Ministers of the European Union on August 29....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kamala-harris-unveils-economic-plan-with-tax-cuts-and-housing-focus
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to present a comprehensive economic plan during a major policy speech in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-polis-chrysochous-road-work-delays-could-end-soon
According to a report by Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras, the long-delayed road work on the Paphos to Polis Chrysochous route might soon resume, with the Greek company INTRAKAT appearing ready to continue the project. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/young-cypriot-preserves-traditional-basketry-craft
At just 36 years old, Athinodoros Georgiou from Pachyammos Tillyria is dedicated to preserving the art of basketry, a tradition passed down from his grandparents. His passion for this craft began in childhood, inspired by his grandparents' involvement in traditional arts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/boxer-khelif-and-the-social-media-furor-over-the-olympics
The Olympics have concluded, and while there is much to celebrate regarding the achievements of Cypriot athletes, there is also a lingering dissatisfaction with those misled by far-right campaigns that falsely claim to see "woke agendas" everywhere....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-talks-hit-a-snag-as-tatar-says-no-to-un-meeting
According to Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, last week, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides expressed a strong interest in restarting talks about the Cyprus issue. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/ayia-napa-marina-hosts-movie-nights-under-the-stars
Get ready for magical movie nights at Ayia Napa Marina! Starting August 18, the Marina is teaming up with Starlit Screens to bring you nine evenings of outdoor film screenings right by the sea....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trade-deficit-slashed-by-20-in-2024-amid-falling-imports
Cyprus saw its trade deficit shrink by over 20% in the first half of 2024, according to the latest data from the Statistical Service. The trade deficit, which is the difference between what the country imports and exports, fell to €3.57 billion, down from €4.48 billion during the same period in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-athlete-tugolukova-16th-in-paris-olympics
Cyprus’ Vera Tugolukova placed 16th overall in Rhythmic Gymnastics at the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-alert-for-potential-european-repatriations
The authorities of the Republic of Cyprus are on standby in case there is need to evacuate Europeans or third-country nationals from the region, Deputy Government Spokesman Giannis Antoniou told CNA on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-skies-with-a-side-of-breezy-bliss
Good morning! After the early morning mist and low clouds clear away, we’re in for a mostly sunny day, with just a few clouds popping up here and there to keep things interesting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/norway-powers-up-with-the-world-s-first-wireless-charging-road-for-evs
Get ready to buckle up and plug into the future! Norway has just unveiled its latest electrifying innovation—a wireless charging road for electric vehicles (EVs) in the vibrant city of Trondheim....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boxer-imane-khelif-one-win-away-from-olympic-gold
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif moved one step closer to a historic gold medal in the women’s welterweight division at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday night, defeating Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng 5-0 in the semifinals.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-fuel-price-drop-by-2-3-cents
Cypriot households burdened by rising living costs are getting a reprieve as fuel prices drop, with further reductions expected by the end of August....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/corruption-at-the-heart-of-the-cyprus-problem
Is there any doubt that corruption is a major reason why the Cyprus problem remains unresolved? A recent example is the Vasiliko case, the construction project of the ''Liquefied Natural Gas Storage and Regasification Terminal'' in Vasiliko....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-inflation-slows-in-july-after-three-months-of-rising-costs
Inflation in Cyprus took a breather in July after three months of climbing prices. According to new figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service, the cost of living went up by 2.1% in July. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-england-cuts-interest-rates-after-nearly-a-year-of-stability
The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, dropping them from a 16-year high. This decision, made by a narrow 5-4 vote, reflects a split among policymakers about whether inflation is under control....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-kontides-and-makri-set-to-compete-in-olympic-regatta
Athletes Pavlos Kontides and Marilena Makri will compete in the Olympic Regatta on Thursday as the Olympic Games are in full swing. Both are in Laser-type boats, now known as ILCA (ILCA 7 for Men and ILCA 6 for Women)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-rakes-in-over-€424m-in-surpluses-this-year
Cyprus has reported a substantial budget surplus of €424.5 million for the first half of 2024, a huge increase from the €62 million surplus during the same period last year. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-plans-two-phase-trade-strategy-if-trump-wins-presidency
Brussels is developing a two-phase trade strategy in response to the potential nomination of Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-visits-olympic-village-praises-athletes
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, visited the Olympic Village on Sunday, where he met with the athletes of the Cyprus Olympic Committee's delegation to the Paris Olympics, the "best ambassadors of Cyprus abroad", as he said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/accident-reveals-mind-blowing-sulfur-crystals-on-mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has made its most unusual find on Mars: rocks made of pure sulfur....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-celebrated-the-opening-of-its-3rd-store-in-paphos-and-21st-store-in-cyprus
In a major expansion of its retail network, Lidl Cyprus opened its newest store in the Neon Mall of Pafos on Wednesday 24 July, marking the 3rd Lidl store in a row in the Paphos district and the 21st in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/salmon-return-to-derbyshire-river-for-first-time-in-a-century
After years of feeding in the ocean, these salmon have an incredible ability to return hundreds of miles upstream to the same river stretch where they were born to breed and lay eggs....
