https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-pushes-to-wean-country-off-u-s-aid
In what could mark a turning point in Israeli defense policy, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told lawmakers that Israel should begin to reduce its dependency on U.S. military aid, a financial lifeline that has long been seen as a cornerstone of the alliance between Washington and Jerusalem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-embassy-cyprus-facebook-post-draws-criticism-over-border-security-message
A recent Facebook post by the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus sharing a comment about U.S. border security has drawn widespread criticism from followers, who called the message "tone-deaf" and "shameful" in the Cypriot context....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/why-the-u-s-china-trade-war-matters-to-cyprus-and-europe
As the United States sharpens its rhetoric against China’s trade practices, reviving a tariff-heavy policy rooted in the Trump years, global markets are once again bracing for impact. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-declares-tariff-war-with-chart-in-hand
At an official press conference, armed with a glossy chart and his signature bravado, former President Donald Trump unveiled what he described as ''the greatest, most incredible, America-first tariff plan you've ever seen.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-uncertain-future-as-electricity-link-with-greece-stalls
The ambitious Great Sea Interconnector project, aimed at linking the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus through an underwater cable, has been indefinitely suspended due to geopolitical tensions and financial uncertainties. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-trump-s-‘tit-for-tat-tariffs-are-trading-jabs-in-the-global-market
President Donald Trump has unveiled a new strategy to impose tariffs on countries he deems to have unfair trade policies toward the U.S....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadliest-u-s-aviation-disaster-in-nearly-25-years-claims-67-lives
A horrific midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet on January 29, 2025, has resulted in the deaths of all 67 people aboard the two aircraft....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-companies-dominate-cyprus-market-with-expanding-investments
In recent years, a wave of Greek companies has been making significant strides in Cyprus, investing across various sectors and expanding their reach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-jobs-top-demand-in-the-eu-what-this-means-for-cyprus
In today's digital world, IT specialists are in high demand across Europe, and it’s no surprise. According to recent data from Eurostat, IT professionals top the list of the most sought-after workers in the EU...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurozone-growth-hopes-dim-as-2025-looms
Just days before the start of 2025, analysts have trimmed expectations for the Eurozone's economic growth. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-labour-decrees-in-cyprus-a-win-for-skilled-workers-and-foreign-students
Cyprus is making moves to boost its workforce and fill gaps in key sectors with new policies that give both skilled professionals and foreign students more opportunities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-plans-massive-tariffs-on-imports-from-mexico-canada-and-china
In his latest announcement, President-elect Donald Trump has proposed steep tariff hikes on goods coming from Mexico, Canada, and China, set to begin on the first day of his administration...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/geoeconomic-tensions-and-cyprus-staying-the-course-amid-challenges-ahead
Geoeconomic fragmentation, the reversal of progress towards global economic and financial integration due to political and military conflict and strategic policy decisions, is rising....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/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? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-achieves-record-€4-7-billion-in-exports-continuing-years-long-growth
Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou praised the expanding momentum in the Cypriot export activity, stressing that in 2023 exports rose by an annual 38% continuing their steady rising trend of the past years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/digital-transformation-or-vanish
Historically our world has experienced significant eras spanning from the medieval eras, Renaissance, Scientific Revolution, Industrial Revolution, World War Era and others....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/industrial-turnover-index-hits-152-7-units-in-july-2024
In July 2024, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 152.7 units (base 2021=100), recording an increase of 6.,3% compared to July 2023, according to data published by the Statistical Service on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-s-high-stakes-meeting-on-cyprus-greece-power-link
Nicosia is preparing for a crucial meeting next week to address the ongoing issues surrounding the electrical interconnection of Cyprus with the European electricity networks through Greece. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-unemployment-drops-by-8-9-in-august
The number of registered unemployed people in Cyprus dropped by 8.9% in August compared to the same month last year, according to data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat). This marks a decrease of 1,177 people, bringing the total number of unemployed to 12,079....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uber-to-add-100-000-electric-cars-to-its-global-fleet
Uber has announced a deal to integrate 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) from China's BYD into its global fleet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jamie-dimon-eyed-for-treasury-secretary-by-trump
Former President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Bloomberg that he has no intention of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his position before Powell's term concludes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-unilever-to-cut-1-3-of-its-office-jobs-in-europe
Unilever, one of the largest distributors of consumer goods such as Dove, and BEn & Jerry's, Lipton, Knorr, etc., has announced plans to eliminate a third of its office-based roles in Europe by the end of 2025, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/industries-expanded-in-2022-as-cyprus-saw-more-jobs-higher-production
Cyprus saw more people employed in factories and related industries in 2022 compared to the year before, with a 3% increase in jobs. The value of goods produced also went up significantly by 21.2%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dior-bags-assembled-for-€53-sold-at-€2-600
Italian authorities have uncovered stark realities behind the glitz of fashion catwalks and luxury boutiques during recent raids on local factories and workshops involved in the production of Dior and Armani handbags....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bbf-announces-the-full-sale-of-four-class-a-business-centers-in-cyprus-in-the-past-12-months
BBF, Limassol’s top luxury residential developer, successfully sold out four Class A office buildings within the last year. Spanning a total area of approximately 20,000 sq. m., the full sale of bbf: latitude, bbf: liberty, bbf: benchmark, and bbf: summit solidifies BBF’s position as a leading name in Cyprus's commercial real estate market as well....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/over-4-000-fewer-unemployed-in-cyprus
Cyprus is rejoicing as the latest figures from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) reveal a significant boost in its labor market, with the unemployment rate plummeting to a joyful 6% in the first quarter of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/xi-and-putin-reinforce-alliance-with-joint-critique-of-us-actions
China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Thursday pledged a ''new era'' of partnership between their nations, presenting a united front against what they described as the United States' aggressive Cold War mentality and global destabilization efforts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/astrazeneca-requests-withdrawal-of-european-authorization-for-covid-19-vaccine
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has formally requested the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to withdraw the European authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, as confirmed by the EU medicines regulator....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-s-leader-targets-hungary-serbia-for-investments
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend most of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries in the continent’s eastern half, a region that Beijing has used as a foothold for its expanding economic ambitions in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aptera-s-solar-car-prototype-moves-closer-to-completion
In a monumental stride towards realizing its vision, Aptera, the manufacturer of the highly anticipated solar-powered car, recently welcomed the arrival of its first production-grade body at its headquarters in San Diego....
