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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-probes-€101-million-grant-in-vasilikos-project-and-cyprus-officials-role
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) investigation into potential misconduct involving Cyprus's Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project, which received €101 million in EU funds, is advancing and is now in a critical phase, according to a report by APostolos Tomaras....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/staff-shortages-stall-local-government-reform-in-cyprus
According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the implementation of Local Government Reform in Cyprus faces critical staffing and operational challenges, especially in development licensing within Provincial Local Authorities (PLAs). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-eu-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-slow-cyprus-shift-to-electric-cars
The European Union's new tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, reaching as high as 35.3%, are expected to significantly impact Cyprus' already slow-moving EV market, according to a report by Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-charges-reveal-iranian-plot-to-kill-trump
The U.S. Justice Department has charged an Iranian operative, Farhad Shakeri, for allegedly plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump on orders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-soccer-fans-attacked-in-amsterdam-evacuations-underway
Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam overnight Thursday, following a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, prompting the Israeli government to dispatch planes to evacuate its citizens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-and-erdogan-hold-rare-talks-at-european-summit-in-budapest
President Nicos Christodoulides and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan engaged in an informal meeting Thursday on the sidelines of the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Budapest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-ministry-inaugurates-new-motorway-that-will-ease-traffic
According to Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou, Cyprus marked a milestone in its transportation network Tuesday with the inauguration of the Nicosia peripheral motorway’s first phase, a project intended to ease congestion, enhance safety, and facilitate trade across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-braces-for-trump-s-return-as-leaders-offer-cautious-congratulations
European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have cautiously congratulated Donald Trump on his claimed U.S. election victory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-invest-cyprus-team-up-to-attract-global-tech-investment
In a move expected to enhance Cyprus’s appeal as a tech hub, TechIsland has signed an agreement with Invest Cyprus to attract more foreign investors, with a particular focus on the technology sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/polls-close-in-key-us-battlegrounds-as-trump-secures-early-wins
Polls have closed in the U.S. presidential election, including in all seven crucial swing states, as results start to trickle in....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-watches-closely-as-u-s-election-stays-too-close-to-call
Cyprus has been on edge overnight, closely watching the unfolding U.S. presidential election. As vote counts continue in critical states, the race remains too close to call....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whether-its-kamala-or-trump-greece-is-confident-in-us-relations
As Greece watches Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, officials in Athens believe the country’s relationship with the U.S. will remain steady regardless of who wins, Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-monitors-us-presidential-election-for-global-impacts
Like every other government, Greece’s is closely following Tuesday’s US presidential election and its possible repercussions for global relations and diplomacy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/volcano-eruption-in-indonesia-leaves-10-dead
A powerful eruption at Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki spewed lava and ash over 6,500 feet into the air just after midnight, killing at least 10 people and destroying homes, including a Catholic convent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/19-attacks-on-foreign-delivery-workers-spark-crackdown-on-racist-violence
Attacks against foreign food delivery workers in Cyprus have surged recently, with eleven incidents reported in Limassol during October 2024 alone, according to Kathimerini's Christos Bouris....