https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-companies-eye-cypriot-market-for-new-business-opportunities
Greek businesses are continuing to make their mark on Cyprus, with a growing number of companies looking to expand and partner with Cypriot firms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-awaits-moscow-s-response-to-us-ukraine-ceasefire-deal
After marathon talks in Saudi Arabia between the United States and Ukraine, the stage is now set for a potential shift in the ongoing war with Russia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-good-the-bad-and-the-in-between-cyprus-talks-in-geneva
Preparatory efforts for the informal Cyprus conference, scheduled for March 17-18 in Geneva, Switzerland, reached a peak this past week, with both organizational work from the United Nations and diplomatic efforts from the parties involved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-diplomatic-gamble-can-its-us-ties-withstand-trump-s-return
The dramatic public humiliation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Marco Rubio sent shockwaves through the global political stage, signaling that Trump’s second term will be nothing like his first. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-secretary-of-state-discusses-regional-issues-with-cyprus-minister-of-foreign-affairs
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Cyprus' Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-demands-flexibility-on-migrant-returns-challenging-eu-approach
In a forceful appeal at the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis made it clear: Cyprus will not accept a one-size-fits-all approach to migrant returns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-royals-potato-tour-spotlights-cyprus-netherlands-agricultural-ties
The Dutch royal couple's visit to Cyprus this week may have sparked varied reactions, but their tour of potato plantations in Xylofagou and a packing plant in Liopetri was far from a coincidence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotel-dieu-de-france-expands-to-limassol
Investment in Limassol’s healthcare sector is gaining momentum, with the renowned Hôtel-Dieu de France hospital from Beirut set to establish a state-of-the-art medical center in the heart of the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tops-eu-in-female-enrollment-for-master-s-and-doctorate-programs
In a groundbreaking achievement, Cyprus has been recognized for having the largest share of women pursuing master's studies in 2022 among all EU member states, according to the latest data from Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-royal-couple-touch-down-in-cyprus-on-flight-co-piloted-by-king
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands have arrived in Cyprus for a two-day state visit, marking the first-ever official trip of the Dutch Royal Couple to the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-us-strengthen-military-alliance-with-special-operations-drill
The Cyprus National Guard and the United States Armed Forces recently wrapped up a joint military exercise aimed at enhancing cooperation and boosting operational readiness in special operations...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-loss-of-life-in-gaza-amid-freezing-conditions
In a devastating consequence of a severe cold snap in Gaza, six Palestinian infants have died from hypothermia, medical officials report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kuwait-embassy-in-cyprus-marks-national-day-with-high-profile-celebration
The Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Cyprus marked its 64th National Day and 34th Liberation Day with a grand reception at the Hilton Nicosia on February 25, bringing together top Cypriot officials, diplomats, and dignitaries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ignored-57-eu-warnings-about-deadly-takata-airbags—why
Since 2019, the EU’s early warning system, Rapex-Safety Gate, has issued 57 alerts about defective Takata airbags, classifying the risk as "injuries" and warning that if deployed, metal fragments could injure or kill vehicle occupants. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-strikes-energy-deals-but-‘aphrodite-gas-delayed-until-2031
Last Friday marked the conclusion of long-running negotiations between the Republic of Cyprus and the consortium developing the Aphrodite gas field, led by U.S. energy giant Chevron. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-insists-on-partition
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has reiterated his firm opposition to a federal solution for Cyprus, insisting that the 2017 Crans-Montana negotiations marked the final attempt at reunification under a bizonal, bicommunal federation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-egypt-join-forces-on-major-energy-projects
The Christodoulides administration places great strategic importance—both in terms of energy and geopolitics—on the President’s visit to Egypt....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-scores-above-eu-average-in-life-satisfaction-survey
A recent Eurostat survey has revealed that life satisfaction in the European Union (EU) averaged 7.3 out of 10 in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-renews-its-call-for-a-two-state-solution-in-cyprus
Turkey has once again pushed its demand for a two-state solution to the Cyprus issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-greece-to-the-balkans-steve-bannon-warns-of-the-looming-threat-of-world-war-iii
Steve Bannon, former White House strategist and controversial figure behind the MAGA movement, has made his home and podcast headquarters in one of Washington, D.C.'s most prestigious neighborhoods, just a stone’s throw from the U.S. Capitol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aid-meant-for-gaza-civilians-diverted-to-hamas-according-to-leaked-recordings
In a startling turn of events, newly released recordings from early 2024 reveal that humanitarian aid entering Gaza—intended to help civilians—was instead diverted to Hamas leaders. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-protests-pakistan-s-statements-on-occupied-areas
The Republic of Cyprus has lodged an official complaint in response to remarks made by the Pakistani Prime Minister....
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/business/igc-business-investment-council-launched-in-india
The India-Greece-Cyprus (IGC) Business & Investment Council was officially launched today at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the economic ties between the three nations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usaid-shutdown-leaves-cyprus-based-employees-in-uncertainty
The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has left many of its global employees, including those stationed in Cyprus, in limbo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-improves-corruption-ranking-but-challenges-remain
Cyprus has made progress in its fight against corruption, according to Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jewish-community-in-cyprus-grows-to-4-000-families
The Jewish Community of Cyprus welcomed Israel’s Diaspora Minister, Amichai Chikli, to Larnaca on Wednesday, marking an important discussion about the growing Jewish presence on the island and strengthening ties between Cyprus and Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-defense-minister-dendias-in-cyprus-to-strengthen-military-ties
Greece’s Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, is in Cyprus on Wednesday for a series of high-level meetings, including talks with President Nikos Christodoulides and his Cypriot counterpart, Vasilis Palmas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-of-strong-response-to-possible-us-tariffs
The European Union has expressed deep concern over potential US trade measures, cautioning that any tariffs imposed on European goods would trigger a firm response....
