https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reunification-off-the-table-says-former-u-s-ambassador-warns-europe-not-to-rely-on-u-s
A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-revamps-military-for-speed-efficiency-and-tech
In a sweeping overhaul of its military structure, Greece is set to streamline its armed forces with a bold new ''Force Structure'' plan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-opens-clinic-to-cure-women-who-refuse-to-wear-the-hijab
Iran has opened a new clinic aimed at ''treating'' women who resist wearing the hijab, a key symbol of the country’s strict dress code. The center, called the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal, i...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-raises-concerns-over-u-s-presence-in-cyprus
Turkish pro-government media are increasingly discussing the ''replacement'' of the British Bases (SBA) in Cyprus by the United States and the ''encirclement'' of Turkey by America, citing US bases in Alexandroupolis, Larissa, Crete, and Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/frederick-university-to-offer-workshop-on-the-csrd-and-the-impact-of-esg-on-corporate-risk-and-financing
Frederick University's Department of Business Administration and the Centre for Research in Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Strategy (CERFS) are organizing a workshop on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) on corporate risk and financing which will be held on Wednesday, November 27th, from 16:00 to 19:00, at Frederick University in Nicosia (Seminar Room 1 - 1st floor - 7, Y. Frederickou str., Pallouriotissa)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-administration-who-s-in-who-s-out
President-elect Donald Trump has officially named campaign co-chair Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, marking the first appointment of his new administration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-cost-of-the-subsidies-is-borne-by-the-state-not-the-citizens
''I am committed to lowering electricity prices,'' Minister of Energy Mr. Papanastasiou told us when he assumed office. Since then, we’ve watched in dismay as electricity prices have steadily risen, with various justifications that no longer convince anyone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-maximise-efforts-for-peace-talks-resumption-kombos-tells-uk-politicians
The government of the Republic of Cyprus has “an obligation to maximise the possibility of going back to the negotiating table” on the Cyprus issue, Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/understanding-consumer-decision-making-an-lci-masterclass-at-unic
The University of Nicosia is offering a masterclass titled "Get In Your Customer’s Mind," as part of its "Life Changing Ideas" executive training series. This session, led by Dr. Pantelis Solomon, delves into consumer psychology and decision-making....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/filipino-seafarers-fight-for-equal-pay-in-billion-euro-shipping-industry
In a significant case highlighting wage disparities in the maritime industry, a Filipino seafarer is challenging the unequal pay practices faced by workers from Southeast Asia compared to their European counterparts in the Netherlands....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-society-divided-over-christodoulides-high-profile-visit-with-biden
Last Sunday, as President Nikos Christodoulides faced internal scrutiny over his decision to address transparency in the institution's fund, managed by the First Lady, and the sudden transfer of Treasury Director General George Pantelis, an unexpected invitation made headlines....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-weeks-of-the-german-language-2024
The Embassies of Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and the Goethe-Institut Cyprus organize for the 8th consecutive year ''The Weeks of the German Language'' from the 1st to the 26th of November 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/quincy-jones-the-music-legend-who-changed-pop-and-philanthropy-dies-at-91
Quincy Jones, the iconic music producer and cultural force, died at his Los Angeles home at 91, surrounded by family. Over his long career, Jones shaped the music industry, working with stars like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles and leaving behind an unparalleled catalog of hits.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outrage-as-iranian-student-detained-after-stripping-to-protest-hijab-law
Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of a university student reportedly detained in Tehran after allegedly protesting Iran’s mandatory hijab laws by stripping to her underwear....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-considers-chemical-castration-for-child-sex-offenders
Cyprus is set to debate a bill that could bring chemical castration as a sentencing option for convicted child sex offenders, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-floods-205-dead-and-50-arrested-for-looting-in-valencia
The death toll from historic flash floods in eastern Spain reached at least 205 people on Friday, with many more believed missing as shock transformed into anger, frustration, and solidarity among survivors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-reshuffles-key-roles-in-long-awaited-overhaul
In what many see as a much-needed shake-up, the Cyprus Police Department has initiated a significant reshuffling, with key transfers across the ranks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-holds-key-to-curing-social-ills-inequality
Artificial intelligence has the potential to eliminate diseases, lift billions out of poverty, combat depression, and tackle social issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archaeologists-unearth-rare-medieval-findings-at-panagia-karmiotissa
Archaeologists in Cyprus have unveiled a significant array of medieval findings at the Panagia Karmiotissa site, marking a discovery of rare scale and importance, according to the Cyprus Department of Antiquities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-95-dead-as-flash-floods-devastate-southeastern-spain
At least 95 people have died due to severe flash floods caused by intense rainfall in southeastern Spain. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-there-is-no-limit-to-what-our-nations-could-achieve-when-we-work-together
Just after 5:40 pm Cyprus time today, President Nikos Christodoulides met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House, marking a notable step in U.S.-Cyprus relations, which both leaders say are now at a ''historic high.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-backs-cyprus-unity-recalls-sad-50-year-division-in-white-house-meeting
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday, marking a major milestone in U.S.-Cyprus relations and emphasizing renewed U.S. support for a bizonal, bicommunal federation as a solution to the Cyprus issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-experts-arrive-in-cyprus-to-aid-search-for-missing-persons
A team of forensic experts from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is set to arrive in Cyprus next week to assist in locating the remains of missing persons from the island’s past conflicts. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/newborns-in-stable-condition-after-receiving-ethanol-laced-formula-in-occupied-cyprus
The condition of six newborns who were administered baby formula laced with ethanol remains stable, with treatment progressing positively, according to health authorities in Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-strategic-value-highlighted-in-biden-and-christodoulides-meeting
In what is seen as a pivotal meeting at the White House, President Joe Biden welcomes Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties amid escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-white-house-visit-reflects-us-cyprus-unity-ahead-of-us-election
The official visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to the White House today underscores the deepening strategic partnership between Cyprus and the United States. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-bans-unrwa-restricting-key-aid-services-to-palestinian-refugees
Israel’s parliament has passed legislation to bar the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within its borders, a move that could drastically impact services for millions of Palestinian refugees living in occupied territories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/caravan-of-humanity-spreads-joy-and-solidarity-across-cyprus
The Caravan of Humanity, a non-profit group founded in Austria, wrapped up their uplifting mission in Cyprus on October 28, leaving behind a trail of laughter and goodwill. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fm-kombos-rejects-‘middle-ground-in-solution-talks
In a recent interview with Kathimerini's Andreas Kimitris, Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos addressed the current state of Cyprus peace talks and the broader geopolitical landscape...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kathimerini-cyprus-to-launch-eleni-xenou-s-chirographo-on-october-30-2024
Kathimerini Cyprus Publications is excited to announce the upcoming launch of ''XEIROGRAPHO'' (''MANUSCRIPT''), a captivating collection of handwritten stories by journalist and writer Eleni Xenou. The book will be presented on October 30, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Casteliotissa Hall....