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/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/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/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/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/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-the-helm-at-global-maritime-trade-summit-in-hong-kong
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has taken center stage at the prestigious Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit, held just ahead of Hong Kong Maritime Week from November 17 to 23. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/road-to-nowhere-as-paphos-polis-project-hits-a-dead-end
The long-awaited Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has hit a major roadblock, with construction halted at just 21% completion and the Republic of Cyprus now facing legal challenges from the former contractor, INTRAKAT. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-deryneia-officials-shut-down-abandoned-war-zone-apartments
In a bold move to improve living conditions and protect its reputation, the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia has shut down a derelict apartment complex that had become a danger to health and safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-mourning-as-four-young-lives-lost-in-weekend-crashes
Cyprus was left in shock on November 17 after two tragic road accidents claimed the lives of four young people, leaving a nation grieving and demanding answers, according to 24News' Stella Markou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-anti-corruption-authority-s-major-investigations-near-completion
The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority of Cyprus is making waves as it tackles high-profile investigations into alleged corruption, including the controversial ''gold passports'' scheme, claims of a ''state mafia,'' and other issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-declaration-of-the-trnc-a-turning-point-in-the-cyprus-conflict
On 15 November 1983, the Turkish Cypriot side unilaterally declared the occupied territories as the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bids-for-imo-council-seat-as-minister-heads-to-hong-kong-london
Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hadjimanolis is travelling to Hong Kong Wednesday, at the invitation of the President of the International Chamber of Shipping, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/romania-marks-106-years-since-the-great-union-at-diplomatic-reception-in-nicosia
The Embassy of Romania in Nicosia hosted a special event on November 12, 2024, to celebrate Romania’s National Day and the strong ties between Romania and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-intelligence-declassifies-reports-on-1974-coup-and-turkish-invasion
The National Intelligence Service of Greece (EYP) has released declassified documents detailing the events surrounding the 1974 Greek-led coup in Cyprus and the subsequent Turkish invasion,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/florence-cracks-down-on-over-tourism-in-historic-city-center
As millions of tourists flood Italy’s historic cities, Florence is stepping up efforts to manage the pressures of overtourism. With concerns mounting that the high visitor volume threatens the city’s cultural heritage and livability, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-successfully-completes-emergency-drill
Hermes Airports conducted a successful emergency exercise at Larnaca International Airport, involving key agencies such as the Department of Civil Aviation, Cyprus Police, Fire Brigade, Cyprus Airways, and various government services. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fired-paphos-polis-road-contractor-wants-€35-million-payout
The Cyprus government has formally terminated its contract with Intrakat, a Greek construction company, for the long-awaited Paphos-Polis Chrysochous motorway, citing severe delays and excessive demands from the contractor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-hits-€4-2-million-joker-jackpot-in-nicosia
A Joker lottery ticket played at a Nicosia agency turned one lucky Cypriot into a millionaire, claiming a prize of €4,229,300.85, lottery officials announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/yet-another-contractor-get-axed-over-major-project-delays
Cyprus’s Ministry of the Interior has terminated the employment of the engineer and contractor for the Liopetri Fishing Shelter and River Restoration Project due to long-standing delays and unmet contractual obligations, according to an announcement by the ministry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-intensifies-probe-into-ex-president-anastasiadis-in-golden-passports-scandal
The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority is intensifying its probe into former Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiadis about alleged corruption in the “golden passports” scheme, as detailed in journalist Makarios Drousiotis’s book 'Mafia State', Politis newspaper reported....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-cracks-down-on-prolonged-standing-in-workplaces
Cyprus is stepping up efforts to protect workers from prolonged standing at their jobs, with a nationwide inspection campaign and stricter enforcement of new legislation aimed at improving workplace conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-fires-contractor-on-stalled-pafos-polis-motorway-project
The Cyprus Department of Public Works announced it is terminating its contract with INTRACOM Constructions S.A., the company responsible for the stalled Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway project,
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-administration-who-s-in-who-s-out
President-elect Donald Trump has officially named campaign co-chair Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, marking the first appointment of his new administration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-re-election-could-reshape-cyprus-talks-and-u-s-turkey-relations
The re-election of Donald Trump raises significant questions about the future of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to Cyprus and U.S.-Turkish relations, according to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou....
