https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commission-s-migration-challenge-syria-and-political-hurdles-complicate-new-eu-legislation
According to an article by Pavlos Xanthoulis, the European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, prepares to unveil a new migration and refugee framework in February 2025, significant challenges loom, from escalating conflict in Syria to contentious legal and political disputes within the EU. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/debate-intensifies-over-proposed-5-tax-on-bank-profits-in-cyprus
According to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in today's 'Oikonomiki', a controversial proposal to introduce a 5% tax on bank profits in Cyprus is racing against time to be debated in Parliament before the Christmas recess....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vietnamese-tycoon-can-avoid-death-penalty-by-repaying-$9-billion
Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old property tycoon from Vietnam, has been sentenced to death for embezzling a staggering $27 billion in one of the country's largest fraud cases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deal-to-return-parthenon-sculptures-to-greece-may-be-near
A deal to return the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, to Greece might be closer than ever, according to a former Greek government adviser, Professor Irene Stamatoudi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-counterfeit-euro-banknotes-circulating-ahead-of-holiday-season
With the festive season approaching, the Cyprus Police have issued a warning about counterfeit euro banknotes circulating in the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/bird-conservation-heroes-fight-poaching-in-cyprus
In Cyprus, the battle against illegal bird trapping continues with determination and success, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minimum-income-recipients-allegedly-renting-turkish-cypriot-properties-for-pennies
A shocking new controversy has emerged involving recipients of the minimum guaranteed income who are allegedly renting valuable Turkish Cypriot properties for an incredibly low price. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-antiquities-return-home-from-the-uk
In a heartwarming and significant step for Cyprus, a collection of ancient Cypriot antiquities has been successfully repatriated from the United Kingdom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-expands-subsidized-electricity-rates-for-vulnerable-households
The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) announced an important update regarding its special household tariff for vulnerable consumers, known as Code 08...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhodes-declares-state-of-emergency-bora-devastation
The Greek island of Rhodes has been declared in a state of emergency following the devastating impact of Storm Bora, which struck on Sunday, December 1, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/major-companies-eye-cyprus-as-european-hq-says-annual-securities-report
The President of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides, met with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) at the Presidential Palace to receive their 2023 annual report. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-cypriot-artefacts-return-home-after-decades-abroad
In a significant cultural milestone, 69 ancient Cypriot artefacts were officially handed over to Cypriot authorities in Vienna, Austria, on Saturday, paving the way for their repatriation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-schengen-conundrum-amid-unresolved-division
Cyprus remains caught in a political and logistical bind as Bulgaria and Romania prepare to join the Schengen free-movement area on January 1, 2025, according to a report by Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-celebrates-notre-dame-s-restoration
Emmanuel Macron has praised the craftsmen and women who worked tirelessly to restore Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was devastated by a fire in 2019. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-surrounds-chinese-ship-over-undersea-cable-sabotage
Authorities are investigating the deliberate cutting of two undersea internet cables connecting Finland and Sweden to Central Europe last week, suspecting sabotage by a Chinese cargo vessel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eu-anniversary-coins-spark-collector-mania
The Central Bank of Cyprus’ commemorative coins celebrating 20 years since Cyprus joined the European Union have proven to be a hot commodity among collectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-eyes-embassy-staff-cuts-to-refocus-on-strategic-regions
The European Union is considering reducing staff at many of its embassies to refocus resources on strategically important regions, a move sparking concerns about its global influence, particularly in Africa and Latin America. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-teens-top-europe-in-vaping
According to a report by Hector Georgiou, a recent ESPAD survey showed that Cypriot teenagers are among the top users of e-cigarettes in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-moves-forward-with-$680-million-arms-deal-to-israel
The Biden administration is moving forward with a $680 million arms deal with Israel, even as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-official-sued-over-fraud-allegations-and-damaging-audit-report
A legal battle has erupted in Cyprus, with the former Commissioner for the Development of Mountain Communities, Giannakis Papadouris, and V.V. Lampadistis Wineries Limited filing a lawsuit against Odysseus Michaelides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thanksgiving-travel-in-the-us-hits-record-highs
Thanksgiving is here, and so is the great American tradition of traveling to be with loved ones. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fake-ariel-detergent-scheme-busted-in-europe
Latvian authorities have uncovered a large-scale counterfeiting operation involving Ariel laundry detergent, accusing two Lithuanian citizens of producing and distributing fake products across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-nato-membership-unlikely-as-turkey-asserts-veto-rights
Cyprus’ prospects for NATO membership appear dim, with Turkish Ambassador Ulutç Özülker and other prominent Turkish figures emphasizing Ankara's veto power. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-now-in-effect-after-13-months-of-conflict
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, starting at 4 a.m. local time (2 a.m. UK time). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-dot-warns-drivers-about-takata-airbag-recalls-check-your-car-now
The Department of Road Transport (DOT) has issued an important reminder to vehicle owners in Cyprus about the ongoing recall of vehicles with defective parts, including Takata airbags. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-fires-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-at-ukraine
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. This marks the first reported use of an ICBM in the war, a weapon traditionally designed for long-range nuclear strikes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eib-president-nadia-calvino-to-visit-cyprus-for-talks-and-office-opening
Nadia Calviño, the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), is set to make her first official visit to Cyprus on Friday, November 22, where she will open the new EIB Group office and hold talks with Cypriot leaders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/$6-2m-for-a-banana-taped-to-a-wall-have-we-gone-bananas
It’s official—art is bananas. Literally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-software-company-offers-job-to-7-year-old-programming-prodigy
A seven-year-old boy from St. Petersburg has captured the attention of the tech world, earning an offer for a management role at a Russian software company—once he’s old enough to work legally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-finalize-new-district-maps-after-local-government-overhaul
Work is underway to complete the new district maps of Cyprus, part of a sweeping reform to the country’s local administration that took effect on July 1, 2024. ...
