https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-greece-mourns-former-prime-minister-costas-simitis
The Greek government has declared four days of national mourning following the death of former prime minister Costas Simitis, with a state funeral to honor his legacy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transformative-projects-to-redefine-the-capital
The heart of Cyprus is beating stronger as Nicosia’s mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, unveiled a series of exciting projects that promise to transform the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-s-blue-homeland-2025-sends-ripples-across-troubled-waters
Turkey is gearing up for its annual naval exercise, “Blue Homeland 2025,” a massive military display set to unfold across the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Sea regions from January 7 to 16....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/how-22-billion-pounds-of-coffee-waste-could-save-the-environment
What if your daily cup of coffee did more than fuel your morning? What if it also helped build stronger, greener cities? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-a-year-of-change-and-controversy-in-cyprus
2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-a-remarkable-ruling-court-upholds-$5m-verdict-against-trump
In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court upheld a jury’s ruling that former President Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist, in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s....
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/devastating-plane-crash-in-south-korea-claims-167-lives
In a devastating aviation accident, a Jeju Air passenger plane burst into flames Sunday after skidding off the runway at Muan Airport in South Korea. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exxonmobil-to-begin-drilling-in-cyprus-eez-in-january-2025
ExxonMobil’s drilling rig is set to begin operations in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in mid-January 2025, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. The rig will target the "Electra" site in Block 5, with the drilling process expected to last approximately one month....
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/majority-of-cypriots-lack-faith-in-government-according-to-recent-survey
Cypronetwork, a Cyprus-based market research and consulting firm, has released its latest barometer survey, shedding light on the issues that most concern citizens in Cyprus, public trust in institutions, and electoral behavior....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2025-a-year-of-transition
There is no doubt that 2025 will be a pivotal year for the Cyprus problem as we have historically understood it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘murder-hornet-successfully-eradicated-from-u-s
The invasive northern giant hornet, often referred to as the "murder hornet," has been declared eradicated from the United States after an intensive, multi-year effort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-risks-losing-grip-on-interconnector-amid-french-power-move
A reported agreement between Greece’s ADMIE and French investment fund Meridiam could alter the energy landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean, especially for Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-biggest-corruption-cases-head-towards-a-verdict-in-2025
The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority is gearing up for a pivotal 2025, with several high-profile investigations nearing their conclusions....
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/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/business/tariffs-reforms-and-rate-cuts-2025-s-economic-balancing-act
As we look ahead to 2025, experts at UBS are forecasting steady global economic growth, but not without a few bumps along the way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/14-dead-hundreds-injured-in-powerful-7-3-vanuatu-earthquake
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction, at least 14 dead, and hundreds injured. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-big-changes-for-better-waste-management
The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment announced plans to upgrade Cyprus' waste management infrastructure,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/‘crotch-circles-spark-bikini-line-buzz-in-luton
Luton’s skyline got a peculiar upgrade this morning when a field near the airport unveiled a set of what can only be described as crotch circles — and no, this isn’t a new social media trend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hungarian-women-held-over-€58-5m-property-case
Two women, aged 61 and 53, are facing serious charges tied to the alleged illegal sale of Greek Cypriot properties worth €58.5 million in the occupied areas of Akanthos, Ayios Ambrosios, and Kalograia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/francois-bayrou-appointed-france-s-new-prime-minister
In a move aimed at stabilizing France's fractured political landscape, President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister, the Elysée announced on Friday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/elon-musk-becomes-first-person-to-achieve-a-$400-billion-net-worth
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reached an unprecedented milestone: a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-nuclear-weapons-at-europes-doorstep
Russia has deployed tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, marking the first time its nuclear arsenal has been stationed outside Russian territory since the Cold War....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mps-vote-on-major-bills-including-tax-hikes-and-baby-bonuses
The Cyprus Parliament was busy on Thursday, voting on a series of important bills that could reshape the island's economic landscape and support families....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/parliament-rejects-akel-s-5-bank-tax-bill-after-tense-showdown
A dramatic session in parliament ended with the rejection of a contentious proposal by the opposition party AKEL, which aimed to impose an extraordinary 5% solidarity tax on bank interest income for 2024 and 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-jordan-strengthen-defence-ties
Cyprus and Jordan have strengthened their military partnership with a new Defence Cooperation Agreement, signed during Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas' visit to Amman on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-slow-syrian-asylum-withdrawals-amid-ongoing-instability
The flow of Syrians requesting to withdraw their asylum applications in Cyprus remains low, despite the growing number of inquiries from individuals seeking information about the process. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-courts-german-investors-while-rejecting-a-united-cyprus
In a bid to boost the economy of the self-declared Turkish Cypriot state, Ersin Tatar is calling on international investors, particularly from Germany, to explore opportunities in the occupied territories....