https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/parliament-rejects-akel-s-5-bank-tax-bill-after-tense-showdown
A dramatic session in parliament ended with the rejection of a contentious proposal by the opposition party AKEL, which aimed to impose an extraordinary 5% solidarity tax on bank interest income for 2024 and 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-trend-of-deep-fake-nude-photos
Organizations and internet safety experts are raising alarms over the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create realistic but fake nude images of real women....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hackathon-on-digital-skills-for-teenagers-encourages-creation-and-innovation
The Future Skills Hub of the European University Cyprus, in collaboration with the Department of Secondary Technical and Vocational Education and Training of the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth, the Youth Board of Cyprus, and IDEP Lifelong Learning, successfully concluded the Hackathon on Digital Skills for Teenagers. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-grants-clemency-to-1-500-individuals-and-pardons-39
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoning 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes, marking one of the largest single-day uses of presidential clemency in modern history....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-stray-to-star-how-a-rescue-dog-from-cyprus-is-changing-lives-in-the-uk
Sometimes, the best heroes come with wagging tails and floppy ears. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bean-bar-brings-christmas-magic-to-life
Christmas time is here again, and Bean Bar invites us to experience the magic of the most beautiful time of the year and to make the true meaning of the holidays come true by supporting children in need....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-set-to-vote-on-over-100-bills-today-including-5-tax-on-banks-and-car-recalls
In today's last plenary session before the Christmas holidays, Cypriot MPs will vote on over 100 bills and legislative proposals, with attention focusing on several high-profile issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-courts-german-investors-while-rejecting-a-united-cyprus
In a bid to boost the economy of the self-declared Turkish Cypriot state, Ersin Tatar is calling on international investors, particularly from Germany, to explore opportunities in the occupied territories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-refugees-in-cyprus-urge-government-to-facilitate-their-safe-return-to-syria
A group of Syrian refugees in Cyprus, known as ''Syrians in Cyprus,'' has submitted a letter to Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannidis,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/snapshots-of-an-otherworldly-presence
Andros Efstathiou's photography exhibition "Nicosia International Airport" opens on Friday, December 13th. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/epic-street-fest-xmas-edition-2024-–-bigger-better-and-more-festive-than-ever
The most epic Christmas street festival is back in Nicosia, ready to fill the city with music, delicious food and drinks, and of course, even more festive magic!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/festive-glamour-and-luxury-at-nicosia-s-highest-point
This December, the 33rd floor of the iconic 360 Tower in the heart of Nicosia transforms into the ultimate holiday destination, offering an experience of unmatched luxury and festive brilliance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cutting-edge-american-rifles-boost-cyprus-security-forces
According to a report by Kathimerini reporter Yiannis Ioannou, the ties between the United States and Cyprus continue to grow stronger, now making a practical impact on the field....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luigi-mangione-the-ivy-league-graduate-turned-murderer
In a saga that feels ripped straight from a Netflix thriller, Luigi Mangione, a once-promising Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland family, finds himself at the center of one of the year’s most jaw-dropping scandals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-michaelidou-aids-ngo-president-arrested-in-alleged-€122k-fraud-case
Police have arrested Stella Michaelidou, the 66-year-old president of the Support Centre for People Living with HIV/AIDS (K.Y.F.A.A.), amid serious financial fraud charges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2-residential-land-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale residential plots of various sized in Paphos, Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/successful-phd-symposium-showcases-groundbreaking-research-at-the-unic-s-media-and-communications-phd-programme
The annual PhD Symposium hosted by the University of Nicosia Department of Communications on Thursday, December 7th, proved to be a resounding success, drawing a diverse audience of academics, alumni, current students, and professionals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-banker-bank-of-cyprus-wins-bank-of-the-year-award-again-for-2024
The Banker, one of the leading international publications focused on banking and finance, has named Bank of Cyprus the Bank of the Year in Cyprus in its 2024 awards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-alphamega-hypermarkets-store-opens-in-astromeritis
Another state-of-the-art store was added to the Alphamega Hypermarkets’ chain. The new Alphamega Hypermarkets’ store in Astromeritis has opened its doors to the public today. It is the 20th store of Alphamega Hypermarkets, Cyprus largest and fastest growing hypermarket chain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bbf-takes-the-stage-at-mapic-cannes-unveiling-kean-–-a-new-landmark-driving-global-interest
BBF's successful participation in the 2024 edition of MAPIC, the leading international retail and real estate event held from November 26–28 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, provided the perfect backdrop for unveiling BBF's new landmark, KEAN...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-prime-minister-and-cyprus-president-tackle-key-issues
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Cyprus on Monday was more than just a diplomatic formality — it was a historic moment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/europe-shines-in-global-race-for-smarter-power-grids-but-china-gains-ground
Europe is at the forefront of innovation in electricity grid technology, sharing the lead with Japan in global patent filings over the past decade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/december-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-06-12-2024
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘business-as-usual-for-world-s-top-companies-as-they-get-ahead-of-mandatory-sustainability-reporting-rules
With mandatory sustainability reporting nearly upon us, new research from KPMG reveals the world’s biggest companies are taking a proactive approach, with a significant increase in businesses already publishing ESG data, including carbon reduction targets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/geopolitical-pressures-threaten-2025-recovery
Speaking at the 20th Economist Conference in Nicosia, Nick Hill highlighted the macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges shaping the global financial environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-bank-ceo-michalis-louis-on-merger-plans-and-cyprus-future
According to Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, Michalis Louis, in his first interview since becoming CEO of Hellenic Bank, discussed the challenges and opportunities ahead, especially in the context of the bank’s merger plans and its strategies for growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/temu-s-tempting-deals-are-a-double-edged-sword-for-cypriot-shoppers
Temu, an emerging e-commerce platform, offers an extensive range of products, from gadgets and household goods to clothing and toys, at remarkably low prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-and-netherlands-block-cyprus-s-push-to-link-eu-turkey-relations-with-cyprus-issue
Cyprus is facing roadblocks in its latest push to link EU-Turkey relations with progress on the Cyprus issue. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explore-the-sweet-side-of-cyprus-on-world-mountain-day
This December 11th, Cyprus invites locals and tourists to celebrate World Mountain Day 2024 by exploring its majestic Troodos Mountains and discovering the island’s rich biodiversity, culture, and local products. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/major-developments-expected-in-2025-for-vasilikos
The year 2025 is shaping up to be pivotal for the long-delayed PV terminal project in Vasilikos, following last year’s setback caused by the withdrawal of the Chinese consortium CMC. ...
