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1. Europe at a crossroads: Act now or fade into irrelevance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-at-a-crossroads-act-now-or-fade-into-irrelevance

Cyprus MP Michalis Sophocleous has laid out a stark and urgent vision for the European Union’s future. His recent statement on X is not just a policy wishlist—it’s a call for Europe to wake up before it becomes a relic of the past....

2. Cyprus moves closer to energy independence as drilling begins in Block 5

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyprus-moves-closer-to-energy-independence-as-drilling-begins-in-block-5

Excitement is building as drilling in Block 5 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) officially began on Friday. President Nikos Christodoulides announced the development with enthusiasm, highlighting its potential to position Cyprus as a key player in the European energy market....

3. Aegean tensions and Cyprus’ energy ambitions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-tensions-and-cyprus-energy-ambitions

While Cyprus advances its energy ambitions, tensions between Greece and Turkey over the Aegean Sea persist....

4. Wildfires turn Malibu and Hollywood Hills into a charred wasteland

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfires-turn-malibu-and-hollywood-hills-into-a-charred-wasteland

The skies above Los Angeles resemble a post-apocalyptic scene as wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the county. Malibu, the Hollywood Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods have been hit especially hard, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving destruction in their wake....

5. How 22 billion pounds per year of coffee waste could save the environment

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? ...

6. ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy to drill two new wells in Cyprus' offshore gas fields

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/exxonmobil-and-qatar-energy-to-drill-two-new-wells-in-cyprus-offshore-gas-fields

ExxonMobil, in partnership with Qatar Energy, is planning to drill two more wells in Cyprus' offshore Blocks 5 and 10 early next year. ...

7. Cyprus court upholds tougher rules for 'glamping' projects

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-court-upholds-tougher-rules-for-glamping-projects

The Supreme Constitutional Court recently made a decision that has significant implications for luxury camping (glamping) and visitor farm projects in Cyprus. ...

8. Spain’s King pelted with eggs amid fury over flood response in Valencia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-s-king-pelted-with-eggs-amid-fury-over-flood-response-in-valencia

Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia faced an angry backlash during a visit to the flood-ravaged Valencia region on Monday, where crowds hurled eggs and booed as they met with residents....

9. Tesla’s hiring secret: Mindset over skills, says Beth Davies in Digital Agenda interview

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tesla-s-hiring-secret-mindset-over-skills-says-beth-davies-in-digital-agenda-interview

Beth Davies, former development director at Tesla, Gap, Apple, and Microsoft, spoke to "K" about talent attraction strategies employed by leading tech companies. ...

10. Turkish Cypriot leader open to talks, holds firm on sovereignty

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-leader-open-to-talks-holds-firm-on-sovereignty

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, fresh from meetings with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, expressed willingness to engage in a trilateral meeting on the Cyprus issue but maintained his firm stance on sovereign equality and a two-state solution....

11. Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coca-cola-hbc-cyprus-at-the-5th-cyprus-cocktail-festival

Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus is excited to participate in the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, the nation’s top cocktail event, featuring Three Cents Artisanal Beverages as the main sponsor and Finlandia vodka....

12. Stella Kyriakides: A lifetime of fighting for better health

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-a-lifetime-of-fighting-for-better-health

Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, is currently in New York attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly,...

13. Cyprus faces critical challenges in key energy projects

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-critical-challenges-in-key-energy-projects

Cyprus is grappling with pivotal energy projects at a crucial juncture. ...

14. Cyprus-Crete electricity link should cut costs by 20-25%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-crete-electricity-link-should-cut-costs-by-20-25

The Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project could reduce electricity costs by 20-25%, according to Cyprus Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. ...

15. Cyprus warns of severe water shortages due to climate change

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-warns-of-severe-water-shortages-due-to-climate-change

Cyprus is sounding the alarm about the growing threat of water shortages in the Mediterranean region due to climate change. At a major meeting on Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou stressed that the country is a prime example of how serious the problem has become....

16. Suez Canal blockage and South China sea clashes threaten global trade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suez-canal-blockage-and-south-china-sea-clashes-threaten-global-trade

Although the pandemic-induced disruptions in global supply chains have eased and water flow in the Panama Canal has improved, new threats to international trade have emerged....

17. Turkish parliament urges recognition of Northern Cyprus as independent state

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-parliament-urges-recognition-of-northern-cyprus-as-independent-state

In a resolution marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Attila, the Turkish parliament has called on the international community to recognize the occupied territories in Northern Cyprus as an independent state....

18. Cyprus faces crucial decision as LNG terminal contract nears end

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-crucial-decision-as-lng-terminal-contract-nears-end

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced on Tuesday that the contract between the Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (ETYFA) and the CPP-METRON Consortium Ltd (CMC Ltd) for the Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal construction is approaching its conclusion....

19. American artist turns Cyprus' ancient stones into vibrant art

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/american-artist-turns-cyprus-ancient-stones-into-vibrant-art

Have you ever heard of any Cypriot artists climbing up into the mountains on an extremely hot day just to collect stones and extract colors?...

20. New global report launched at Global Family Business Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-global-report-launched-at-global-family-business-summit

The Global Family Business report from KPMG Private Enterprise and the STEP Project Global Consortium reveals how some successful business families adopt a future-centric view of legacy that binds generations together, creating dynamic legacies that adhere with tradition while simultaneously embracing innovation...

21. Chinese president's visits to Serbia and Hungary yield new economic deals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-president-s-visits-to-serbia-and-hungary-yield-new-economic-deals

When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hungary last week, he arrived to one of the few places in the European Union where his country is considered......

22. MP Neofytou proposes €11,000 immediate payout for solidarity fund recipients

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mp-neofytou-proposes-11-000-immediate-payout-for-solidarity-fund-recipients

Democratic Rally MP Averof Neophytou has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at alleviating financial burdens for beneficiaries of the Solidarity Fund....

23. Container ship crash in Baltimore raises global supply chain concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/container-ship-crash-in-baltimore-raises-global-supply-chain-concerns

Fears of potential disruptions to global supply chains have surged following a catastrophic incident in the bustling port city of Baltimore. ...

24. Could Scottish Highlands outlast London in a zombie apocalypse?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/could-scottish-highlands-outlast-london-in-a-zombie-apocalypse

A recent study examining the UK's readiness for apocalyptic scenarios unveils some surprising findings. While the prospect of World War III looms, researchers also delved into the likelihood of surviving a zombie outbreak....

25. Cyprus and Egypt forge energy partnership amidst gas discoveries

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-egypt-forge-energy-partnership-amidst-gas-discoveries

Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry, George Papanastasiou, recently engaged in crucial talks with Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, exploring avenues to strengthen energy cooperation between the two nations....

26. Cyprus development expenditure: 2023 surpasses €1B

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-development-expenditure-2023-surpasses-€1b

The realization of state budget development expenditure in 2023 reached 72% compared to 70% in 2022 and the average of 69% over the last decade, according to a Treasury report released on Wednesday....

27. Curbing food waste for a greener tomorrow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/curbing-food-waste-for-a-greener-tomorrow

Food waste poses a pressing issue requiring attention, contributing to uncontrolled food production and straining natural resources. Humans, as the predominant species on the planet, occupy a significant portion of land for food production....

28. UN Chief expresses concern over deepening divide in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-expresses-concern-over-deepening-divide-in-cyprus

''It becomes clearer with every passing year that the divide between the sides is growing, gradually eroding the prospects of finding a mutually acceptable political settlement''...

29. Erdogan: ''My friend Kyriakos, we will not threaten you if you do not threaten us''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-my-friend-kyriakos-we-will-not-threaten-you-if-you-do-not-threaten-us

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks about all issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations in an exclusive interview with K, twenty-four hours before he arrives in Athens, stressing that he is looking forward to "a new page" based on the ''win-win principle''....

30. Renewable energy hits 17.2%, eyes soaring heights in 2023

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/renewable-energy-hits-17-2-eyes-soaring-heights-in-2023

The share of energy consumption from renewable energy resources (RES) in 2022 has reached 17.2% in Cyprus and is expected to increase further in 2023 and in the following years, according to the annual report of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) for 2022 presented on Wednesday to the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides....

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