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1. A cringe-worthy moment in history

As an American living in Cyprus, I’ve watched my country’s leadership style evolve under Donald Trump, but nothing quite prepared me for the recent Oval Office encounter between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelensky. ...

2. Malta’s Eurovision entry sparks controversy over song title

Malta’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has been thrown into turmoil after the EBU ruled that the singer must change the title and lyrics of her song, Kant....

3. Freedom24 Chess Academy has opened in Limassol

Freedom24 Chess Academy was officially inaugurated in Limassol on March 1. Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., encouraged the young participants to strive for new heights in chess. ...

4. Cyprus Theatre Festival defends dialogue amid Fabre backlash

5. Trump says there will be ''...hell to pay'' if Hamas does not yield

In a recent post shared via the official Facebook accounts of President Donald J. Trump and The White House, the president issued a stark message to the militant group Hamas....

6. Cyprus and the Netherlands: A strong but often overlooked bond

The Netherlands, a key player in both the EU and NATO, remains somewhat of an unknown entity in Cyprus—aside from Amsterdam’s popularity as a travel destination and the well-known football club Ajax....

7. Modernist landmark in Nicosia faces demolition

The demolition of yet another modernist landmark in Cyprus has reignited concerns over the preservation of the island’s architectural heritage. ...

8. Far from home, held by hope: Lebanese refugees find solace in Cyprus amid war’s shadow

As the war in Lebanon continues, Cyprus has become a refuge for thousands of displaced Lebanese....

9. European Parliament seeks Cypriot administrators

In a significant move to address imbalances in staff representation, the European Parliament has launched a competition aimed specifically at Cypriot nationals....

10. Trump signs order suspending DEI employees

In a significant move under the new Trump administration, the White House confirmed that federal employees working in diversity offices will be placed on paid leave as part of the shutdown of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs....

11. Sweden moves to strip citizenship for national security threats

Sweden’s political parties have reached a consensus that dual citizens who commit crimes threatening national security should lose their citizenship. ...

12. Why are Cypriot businesses being sold off to foreign interests?

Greek businesses have made a significant impact on the Cypriot market, investing across virtually every sector—from real estate and hospitals to supermarkets, toy stores, energy, electronics, car dealerships, and even banks....

13. Cyprus talks at a crossroads: UN warns of permanent partition or possible confederation

As Cyprus inches closer to a potential multilateral conference on its future—likely in early March—UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has laid out his vision and concerns in his latest reports....

14. No prisoner escapes today, but plenty of political drama

We begin today’s column with breaking news: today, we haven’t had a single prisoner escape. Of course, it’s still morning, so we don’t know how the day will unfold....

15. Athens to celebrate New Year's Eve with silent fireworks for the first time

Athens is introducing a fresh, thoughtful twist to its New Year’s Eve festivities this year with the debut of silent fireworks....

16. Finland’s schools lead the charge against fake news, starting young

In Finland, teaching children how to spot fake news begins as early as preschool, and by the time students reach middle school, they’re adept at analyzing media with a critical eye. ...

17. Cyprus battles Turkey’s recognition push for 'TRNC'

Cyprus’ efforts to secure strong condemnation from the European Union over Turkey's actions to upgrade the status of the self-declared ''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'' (TRNC) have faced significant challenges. ...

18. ''No Last Chances'' — The UK’s view on Cyprus, NATO, and post-Brexit hurdles

In an interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou , British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the more pressing and controversial issues shaping relations between the UK and Cyprus....

19. Moody’s Nick Hill on financial risks and opportunities for 2025

In an insightful conversation with Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, Nick Hill discusses the key macroeconomic risks and opportunities facing the region in 2025....

20. Geopolitical turbulence presents a looming threat to 2025 economic growth

Speaking at the 20th Economist Conference in Nicosia, Nick Hill highlighted the macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges shaping the global financial environment....

21. Dick Van Dyke shines in Coldplay’s new video

At 99 years old, Dick Van Dyke, the evergreen entertainer has surprised and delighted us all by appearing barefoot in Coldplay's latest music video, All My Love....

22. Germany and Netherlands block Cyprus’s push to link EU-Turkey relations with Cyprus issue

Cyprus is facing roadblocks in its latest push to link EU-Turkey relations with progress on the Cyprus issue. ...

23. The word of the decade is...'Brain Rot'

"Brain rot" was named the word of the year, but I believe it could rightfully be described as the word of the entire decade....

24. FT: EU and South America strike historic trade deal amid controversy

The European Union and Mercosur, a bloc of four South American countries, have finalized a landmark trade deal after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement establishes a massive market of 700 million people, removing tariffs on over 90% of goods traded between the two regions....

25. From Apostolos Andreas' bus breakdown to political meltdowns

A pilgrimage to Apostolos Andreas—may his blessings abound—took an unexpected turn when the bus broke down. ...

26. 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)....

27. Why I almost voted for Trump—and why many Americans did

I’ve been a staunch Democrat my whole life, but as I look at the results of the latest election, I can’t say I’m entirely shocked by Trump’s success. ...

28. Was Trump really the only option for the working class in 2024?

What makes a political comeback genuinely remarkable? Is it policy, charm, or a connection to the people? ...

29. Fed cuts rates by 0.25%, economic activity expands steadily

The Federal Reserve on Thursday cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points for the second consecutive meeting, bringing the target range to 4.50% to 4.75%, as expected. The decision was unanimous....

30. White House locks down with fences and barricades ahead of Election Day

With Americans casting their votes on Tuesday, fears of civil unrest are surging as a razor-thin presidential race between incumbent Donald Trump......