https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-sunny-skies-ahead-for-the-weekend
Happy Friday! As we head into the weekend, weak high pressure is keeping things mellow across the area, but with a little bit of flair. Here’s what you can expect:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/using-ai-to-steal-your-homes-from-under-your-nose
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game for real estate scams, making it easier for criminals to pull off tricky schemes like deed theft....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-and-nightclub-owners-under-investigation-for-embezzlement-and-money-laundering
A significant investigation has been launched into allegations of embezzlement and money laundering involving two high-ranking officials from the Catholic Church of Greece and five nightclub owners in the Peloponnese region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/goodbye-and-thanks-for-all-the-halloumi
I depart Cyprus after a little over two years as the British High Commissioner. What are my main reflections?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-urges-banks-to-show-social-responsibility-despite-sector-s-strength
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) released its annual Financial Stability Report for 2023 on Tuesday, indicating that the financial sector is overall strong and capable of handling unexpected challenges. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-linked-to-$75-million-money-laundering-probe-in-the-french-riviera
French authorities have seized about $75 million worth of real estate and luxury cars in the French Riviera as part of a money-laundering investigation involving two Russian businessmen who hold Cypriot citizenship, according to a published report on the OCCRP.org website. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-u-s-launch-historic-strategic-dialogue-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties
Nicosia and Washington are forming a concrete footprint for deepening their bilateral relations at the strategic level with the first-ever CY-US Strategic Dialogue launched today. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-leader-in-waiting-killed-in-israeli-airstrike
Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Hashem Safieddine, a high-ranking official and heir apparent to its current leader Hassan Nasrallah, following an Israeli airstrike.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-to-amend-recovery-plan-amid-project-struggles
The Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan Directorate is currently working with the European Commission to make amendments to the Recovery and Resilience Plan. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lebron-james-and-son-bronny-make-nba-history
LeBron James and his eldest son, Bronny, made history by becoming the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/politico-giuliani-ordered-to-hand-over-property-to-pay-defamation-suit
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal judge to hand over a significant portion of his property, including his luxury Upper East Side apartment, to two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation case against him....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-banks-sending-loans-abroad-a-growing-risk
Yesterday, I had a conversation with someone who truly understands banking—probably more knowledgeable than many who think they do....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-u-s-launch-first-strategic-dialogue-in-nicosia
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicosia will host the first-ever Strategic Dialogue between Cyprus and the United States this Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/spike-in-suspicious-transactions-as-cyprus-freezes-over-€25-million-in-illicit-assets
Reports of suspicious transactions in Cyprus have risen sharply in 2023, reaching levels similar to those in 2021, as per a story by Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-eyes-direct-flights-to-the-u-s-aiming-for-new-heights-in-tourism
Let’s accept that we may not solve everything, but we can aim to address some key issues. At the very least, we should lay the groundwork for their resolution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-suspect-plead-guilty-in-murder-of-dimitris-andronikos
Key figures in the criminal ambush of Dimitris Andronikos, known as ''Dimitroui,'' admitted guilt today in Nicosia’s Court of Cassation, marking a significant development in the case. ...
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/lidl-is-holding-the-mind-reset-programme-for-the-4th-consecutive-year
On the 16th and 17th of September, the first phase of the successful environmental educational programme was successfully completed, and focuses on the training of teachers of the participating schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/kotsovolos-one-destination-the-full-apple-experience
For those who are looking for the ultimate Apple experience, the answer is simple: Kotsovolos!...
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-strengthens-military-ties-in-crete-with-key-partners-in-medusa-13-2024
The multinational aeronautical exercise "MEDUSA-13/2024" took place in the maritime area of Crete from 11 to 20 October 2024, with the participation of aeronautical assets and Special Operations Units from Cyprus, Greece, Egypt, France and Saudi Arabia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mostly-clear-skies-with-mild-winds-across-the-island
A weak high-pressure system is affecting the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bbf-secures-5-awards-at-the-european-property-awards
BBF, a Cyprus-based leading residential and commercial real estate developer, proudly announces its latest achievement in being presented with 5 awards at the prestigious......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/michael-tatham-named-new-british-high-commissioner-to-cyprus
The British Foreign Office has announced the appointment of Michael Tatham as the new British High Commissioner to Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-sector-salaries-to-increase-by-1-5-starting-october-2024
Cyprus' House of Representatives has passed an agreement between the government and trade unions to implement a general 1.5% wage increase for public......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-high-alert-after-cyberattack-threat-by-hackers
Cyprus state services are closely monitoring developments following a warning of an imminent cyberattack targeting the country's critical infrastructure, although no attack has occurred yet, according to well-informed sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-cuts-rates-again-as-eurozone-inflation-and-economy-struggle
The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut interest rates for the third time, marking the first consecutive reduction in 13 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-estate-agent-denies-misappropriation-of-greek-cypriot-properties
In the ongoing saga surrounding the controversial sale of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied territories, a German real estate agent has denied all charges against her. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elon-musk-donates-over-$70m-to-boost-trump-gop-in-2024-election
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest individual, contributed more than $70 million to support Donald Trump and Republican campaigns in the upcoming November elections, according to recent campaign finance disclosures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-the-new-switzerland-and-other-tall-tales
Hope for a solution has been granted a stay of execution—albeit on life support—and almost all political parties welcomed this development....