https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-bizonal-myth-reuniting-cyprus-by-keeping-it-apart
Nearly half a century since the term ''Bizonal Bicommunal Federation'' entered the political discourse in Cyprus, no political party or government has ever explained to the public what this term truly means....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/volunteers-join-forces-for-clean-up-campaign-in-paphos
On Saturday, members of the Paphos Cleanup Community, in collaboration with the Environmental Cultural Club of Chloraka, organized a cleanup campaign on the western side of the Lighthouse....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/amid-war-and-displacement-gaza-s-christians-hold-onto-faith-we-re-still-here
In Gaza, where war has ravaged communities, a small but resilient group of Christians has continued to celebrate Christmas, defying the odds and remaining steadfast despite the intense challenges they face....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-general-strike-continues-in-occupied-areas-over-cost-of-living-reforms
The general strike called by 32 unions across both public and private sectors in the occupied territories continues for a second day today, as workers protest proposed amendments to key regulations affecting their livelihoods. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pizza-dispute-turns-violent-in-paphos
What began as a disagreement over cold pizza escalated into an alleged assault and property damage in Paphos on Thursday, December 26....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-the-european-artificial-intelligence-ai-act-will-transform-auditing-and-financial-reporting-and-the-crucial-role-of-the-external-auditor
The European Union took a bold step in August 2024 by adopting the AI Act, a landmark regulation designed to ensure that Artificial Intelligence systems are safe, ethical, and transparent. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-deputy-minister-for-european-affairs-outlines-vision-for-2026-eu-presidency
In an exclusive interview by Kathimerini's George Kakouris, Deputy Minister of State for European Affairs Marilena Raouna described the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026 as both a significant challenge and an unparalleled opportunity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-under-fire-how-public-pressure-forced-a-shake-up
Over the past decade, Cypriot banks have paid over €500 million to the state through a special levy known as the ''double tax.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-a-thousand-jackets-for-the-needy-collected-by-primary-school
More than one thousand jackets were collected as part of the "No Child Without a Jacket" campaign for the needy, collected by a Limassol primary school....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/what-s-the-best-gift-from-a-spy-agency-a-mind-bending-puzzle-ofcourse
We all know Christmas is the season of giving, but who would expect a spy agency to hand out gifts? And not just any gifts — we're talking about a riddle so complex, it makes your average Christmas cracker puzzle look like child’s play. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kpmg-in-cyprus-spreads-holiday-cheer-with-adopt-a-family-for-christmas
For the 11th consecutive year, KPMG in Cyprus has supported the ''Adopt a Family for Christmas'' initiative, reaffirming our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-rolls-out-support-measures-for-vulnerable-groups
After a tense voting session last week, when the bill to tax bank profits narrowly failed to pass in Parliament, the Bank of Cyprus seems to be stepping up with measures aimed at helping vulnerable communities across the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-announce-1-interest-rate-reduction
Following the parliamentary approval of the state budget and Tuesday’s meeting at the Presidential Palace with the CEOs of Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos appeared on RIK’s program Challenges on Wednesday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cattle-farmers-develop-system-to-verify-milk-origin-in-halloumi-production
The Pancyprian Organisation of Cattle Farmers (POCF), in partnership with a UK-based private laboratory, has introduced a certified method to determine if Cypriot milk is used in halloumi cheese production....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-slammed-with-€250-million-fine-for-facebook-data-breach
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been hit with a hefty fine of over €250 million (approximately £206 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) due to a significant data breach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dominique-pelicot-sentenced-to-20-years-for-crimes-of-sexual-violence
In a landmark ruling, a French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot, 72, to 20 years in prison for orchestrating and participating in prolonged sexual violence against his ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syria-s-new-leader-calls-for-lifting-sanctions-says-country-no-longer-a-threat
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new de facto leader of syria, has urged the international community to lift sanctions on the war-torn country, insisting syria no longer poses a threat to its neighbors or to the west....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palestinians-sue-us-state-department-over-israel-military-aid
A group of Palestinians in Gaza and their American relatives are suing the U.S. State Department, claiming the agency has created special exceptions that allow Israel to bypass a law restricting military aid over human rights violations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-old-gsp-redevelopment-faces-delays-but-progress-accelerates
The redevelopment of the old GSP in Nicosia, originally set to finish by November 2023, has faced delays but is now moving forward, according to a report by Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/payabl-partners-with-limassol-municipality-to-uplift-the-community-this-festive-season
payabl., a leading European financial technology provider, announced its partnership with the Limassol Municipality to support the Social Market initiative, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-welcomes-new-ambassadors
Yesterday, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed a diverse group of new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Cyprus in a ceremony that also highlighted the country's foreign policy priorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prisoner-freed-by-cnn-news-crew-turns-out-to-be-assad-regime-torturer
In a bizarre twist that reads like a thriller, a recent CNN report went viral for helping to free a Syrian prisoner — but the man they rescued turned out to be not just any detainee. He was a notorious member of Bashar al-Assad's regime, reportedly involved in torturing civilians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-conspiracy-surrounding-the-alleged-woke-agenda
"It certainly seems like the world is going a little crazy right now," Donald Trump remarked last week during his visit to France for the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-assad-s-regime-stashed-millions-while-syria-crumbled
It turns out, while Syria was crumbling under war and sanctions, Bashar al-Assad’s regime was quietly flying millions in cash to Moscow....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brutal-attack-in-the-heart-of-nicosia-leaves-29-year-old-man-injured
A scene straight out of a movie unfolded on the streets of Nicosia late Sunday night, as a 29-year-old Greek Cypriot man was violently beaten by a group of about 30 young men....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-seizes-golan-heights-buffer-zone-after-assad-s-fall
After the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Israel seized control of a crucial buffer zone in the Golan Heights, an area that has been a source of ongoing geopolitical tension....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-mp-s-take-a-break-from-banking-on-reform
Yesterday, we witnessed one of the most evenly matched votes ever held in the Cyprus Parliament. MPs were called to vote on the proposal from AKEL for a one-off tax on bank profits....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-stray-to-star-how-a-rescue-dog-from-cyprus-is-changing-lives-in-the-uk
Sometimes, the best heroes come with wagging tails and floppy ears. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legal-battle-intensifies-over-intrakat-s-€7-2m-guarantee-for-paphos-motorway
The ongoing legal battle between the Republic of Cyprus and the contractor Intrakat over the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous motorway project continues to create a complicated mess with multiple court cases in play....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-refugees-in-cyprus-urge-government-to-facilitate-their-safe-return-to-syria
A group of Syrian refugees in Cyprus, known as ''Syrians in Cyprus,'' has submitted a letter to Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannidis,...
