https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-unrelenting-missile-barrage-claims-26-lives-in-ukraine
Russia initiated its most significant air attack on Ukraine, deploying an array of 158 drones and missiles that struck various cities, resulting in a devastating toll. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-intriguing-story-of-the-apple-watch-controversy
In 2013, an executive from a medical device company presented an enticing proposal to Tim Cook, Apple's CEO—an entry into the medical device space...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-makes-the-cut-in-new-tax-friendly-nations-list
In a recent announcement, the Ministry of Finance shed light on the revised list of countries enjoying preferential tax status under the Independent Authority for Public Revenue of the Hellenic Republic (IAEA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-half-of-container-ships-avoid-red-sea-due-to-attacks
In a dramatic response to mounting security threats, half of the container ships navigating the Red Sea and the Suez Canal are steering clear of the danger zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-brokerage-firm-probed-for-money-laundering
French and American authorities have launched an investigation into a Cypriot brokerage firm, TCR International Limited, in conjunction with a branch of BNP Paribas, following suspicions of ''aggravated money laundering.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wolfgang-schauble-former-german-finance-minister-dies-at-81
Wolfgang Schäuble, the influential former German Finance Minister and speaker of the Bundestag, passed away at 81, leaving a profound mark on European financial affairs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parasite-actor-lee-sun-kyun-found-dead-at-48-amid-drug-investigation
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, renowned for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has been found dead at 48. Discovered unconscious in a car in a Seoul park, the cause of death remains unclear. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/el-greco-medical-centre-set-to-elevate-healthcare-standards-in-cyprus
The El Greco Medical Centre, slated to open its doors in early 2024, aims to redefine healthcare standards in Cyprus with its state-of-the-art facilities and patient-centric approach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-discusses-cyprus-and-russian-influence-in-exclusive-interview
In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini, the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus weighs in on whether the island nation's ties to Russian influence are changing. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eyes-new-measures-amid-migration-challenges
There may have been progress so far in the management of migration, according to figures released by the government these days, but this is mainly due to a sharp decline in the number of applicants from African countries, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prague-university-shooting-leaves-14-dead-in-tragic-massacre
In a horrifying incident, a lone gunman unleashed a barrage of gunfire in the philosophy department building of Charles University in downtown Prague, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/xylofagou-potato-gains-international-fame-in-sweden
The renowned potato of Kokos Tasos in Xylofagou has made its mark on the international stage, finding its way to Sweden....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/israel-should-be-alarmed
Israel faces the risk of losing the support of its traditional allies, as well as the perception of invincibility, both of which are crucial for a relatively young state confronting existential threats....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-named-economist-country-of-the-year-2023
The Economist magazine has declared Greece the country of the year for 2023, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a post, referring to the "recognition of the efforts of the Greek people."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-budget-gets-green-light-–-inside-scoop-on-state-wage-proposals
The 2024 budget was passed into law relatively comfortably, with a total of 37 MPs voting for it, while 19 were opposed. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/half-of-cyprus-loans-vulnerable-to-euribor-and-ecb-rates
Half of the loans in Cyprus are "vulnerable" to euribor and the European Central Bank's (ECB) key rates. In 2024 and 2025, we may not expect further increases, but rather possible decreases, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus' Financial Stability Report for 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-linked-to-magnitsky-case-through-luxury-hotel-investment
The international organization OCCRP, specializing in organized crime and corruption, has once again implicated Cyprus in investment cases related to the luxury hotel Cap St Georges in Peyia. The connection ties back to the infamous Magnitsky case, a high-profile tax fraud scandal in Russia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-sweeping-measures-to-curb-stadium-violence
Justice Minister Anna Koukkides-Procopiou unveiled a series of measures aimed at addressing violence in stadiums following a Council of Ministers meeting. Key among these measures is the proposal to implement alcohol and drug tests prior to entry into sports venues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/divisions-in-cyprus-amplify-fact-checking-challenges
Cyprus, an ethnically divided island in the Mediterranean, is like any other nation: It’s been hit by a wave of misinformation, and residents are trying to keep up....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-s-envoy-lands-in-cyprus-for-critical-diplomacy-on-cyprus-problem
In early January, the new Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, will arrive in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-launches-state-sponsored-arts-opportunities-for-youth
President Nikos Christodoulides announced the initiation of the much-anticipated youth culture card, marking a significant step towards supporting the arts and engaging young minds in the cultural richness of Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-ship-awaits-israeli-clearance-for-humanitarian-aid-ship-to-gaza
In the waters off the coast of Gaza, a British vessel awaits clearance from Israeli shores to transport humanitarian aid from Larnaca to Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-flee-as-iceland-s-volcano-roars-to-life
Molten rock is putting on a fiery show in Iceland as a volcano erupts following weeks of seismic activity. The Icelandic Meteorological Office reports lava spewing from a 3.5km crack in the Reykjanes peninsula, triggering rapid growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/us-led-naval-coalition-forms-to-protect-red-sea-shipping-routes
In response to a surge in attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on commercial shipping, the United States, along with more than half a dozen allies, has launched Operation Prosperity Guardian, a reinforced naval task force in the Red Sea, according to a report in the Financial Times....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/preventive-pediatrics-expansion-center-takes-on-eight-more-diseases
''The CPP has been carrying out a project on behalf of the State for 35 years and covers the needs of the entire population of the country free of charge on a voluntary basis'', says Fotini Tsiridou, the president of the Association of Friends of the Center of Preventive Pediatrics ''Amerikos Argyriou'' and councillor of DISY, to ''K''....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-shipping-firms-redirect-routes-as-red-sea-attacks-intensify
In a significant move with potential global repercussions, major shipping companies, including MSC, Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd, opt to steer clear of the Red Sea route....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-25-000-lives-lost-in-israel-s-gaza-actions
In a comprehensive report released on December 17, the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor (EuroMed) sheds light on the devastating human cost of Israel's actions in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-porn-industry-high-tech-hub-exposed
For many years, the Republic of Cyprus, due to its art visa law, served as a hub for white flesh trafficking....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-guard-signs-historic-defense-deal-with-netherlands
In a strategic move, the National Guard (NF) has entered into a Bilateral Defence Programme (BDP) with the Armed Forces of the Netherlands, as announced by the General Staff of the National Guard....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/joseph-borghese-receives-academico-honorario-title-from-mexico
Joseph Borghese has been honored as the first Cypriot to receive the esteemed 'Académico Honorario' (Honorary Academic) title from Mexico. ...
