https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-real-estate-market-falters-as-october-sales-drop-6
With just two months left in the year, October has shown that, despite some resilience, the market remains unable to inspire optimism. Economic indicators for the average household have not sparked an uptick in investment interest, and the ongoing geopolitical instability is growing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/quincy-jones-the-music-legend-who-changed-pop-and-philanthropy-dies-at-91
Quincy Jones, the iconic music producer and cultural force, died at his Los Angeles home at 91, surrounded by family. Over his long career, Jones shaped the music industry, working with stars like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles and leaving behind an unparalleled catalog of hits.
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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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kamala-s-surprise-snl-cameo-sparks-controversy-over-equal-airtime
It’s nothing new. Presidents and presidential candidates popping up on Saturday Night Live to win over voters. And if you tuned in the other night, you saw Vice President Kamala Harris make a surprise appearance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storm-wreaks-havoc-in-limassol-and-paphos-floods-hospital-and-damages-farms
A powerful storm on Saturday brought significant damage to Cyprus, with Limassol and Paphos provinces hit hardest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fatal-fire-at-aradippou-factory-leaves-one-dead
A fire that broke out Sunday morning at a two-story styrofoam factory in the Aradippou Free Industrial Zone has turned tragic after a severely charred body was discovered on the ground floor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-rain-and-thunderstorms-expected
Today's forecast calls for mostly clear skies across much of the island, though residents in northeastern areas may see patches of increased cloud cover, with a chance of isolated showers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tgi-fridays-files-for-bankruptcy-to-keep-brand-afloat
TGI Fridays, the American casual dining brand famous for its lively atmosphere and happy-hour tradition, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it grapples with the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-government-revisits-foreign-investment-control-amid-hospital-takeovers
The foreign investment control (FDI) bill, often referred to as the ''Lonestar'' bill, has resurfaced in Cyprus, prompting fresh discussions about foreign ownership of critical sectors, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kathimerini-cyprus-unveils-eleni-xenou-s-new-book-hirografo-in-nicosia-event
In a packed Casteliotissa Hall in Nicosia on Wednesday, October 30, Kathimerini Cyprus presented Hirografo, a new book by journalist and author Eleni Xenou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-reshuffles-key-roles-in-long-awaited-overhaul
In what many see as a much-needed shake-up, the Cyprus Police Department has initiated a significant reshuffling, with key transfers across the ranks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-holds-key-to-curing-social-ills-inequality
Artificial intelligence has the potential to eliminate diseases, lift billions out of poverty, combat depression, and tackle social issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airways-pilot-recalls-flight-hours-before-1974-turkish-invasion
On Friday, July 19, 1974, 30-year-old Cyprus Airways pilot Adamos Marneros paced nervously in his London hotel room. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-residents-travel-spending-hits-€2-23-billion-in-2023
Total travel spending by Cypriot residents, both within Cyprus and abroad, reached €2.23 billion in 2023, marking an 8.4% increase from 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-crackdown-leaves-shanghai-streets-empty-on-halloween
Halloween night in Shanghai took a surprising turn this year, as a heavy police crackdown on costumes left the city’s streets eerily quiet. Young revelers had been gearing up for a festive night, but instead, they found themselves in a city where costumes were almost entirely absent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-targets-traffic-offenders-with-new-photo-radar-e-toll-systems
Cyprus is gearing up to roll out two new systems to better enforce traffic violations captured by radar cameras and to ensure fines reach offenders who have avoided detection or failed to pay up. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-raises-penalty-points-for-license-suspension
The House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Law, increasing the threshold for temporary driving license suspension from 12 to 16 penalty points. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/how-mexico-s-dia-de-muertos-celebrates-life-beyond-death
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an ancient Mexican tradition that bridges the gap between life and death. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-cyprus-us-ties-reflect-a-new-era-of-strategic-partnership
The power of imagery may have, in some cases, overshadowed the invitation to the Oval Office, but Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides’ meeting with outgoing U.S. President Joseph Biden was nonetheless substantive. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-investigates-temu-over-unsafe-products-and-addictive-tactics
The European Union is investigating the popular shopping app Temu over concerns that it may be allowing unsafe products on its platform and using potentially addictive features to keep users hooked. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-s-white-house-visit-sparks-hope-and-debate-over-path-to-unity
Cypriots are closely watching President Nicos Christodoulides' recent White House meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, seeing it as a pivotal moment that could bolster efforts toward a fair solution to the Cyprus problem. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-150-dead-many-still-missing-in-spain-s-deadliest-floods-in-decades
Spain is reeling from its deadliest flood disaster in decades, with at least 158 confirmed dead after devastating rains and flash floods tore through communities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weekend-weather-stormy-skies-and-spotty-showers-on-the-horizon
Good morning, Cyprus! As we roll into Friday and kick off the weekend, don’t put away the umbrella just yet. A low-pressure system is sweeping in from the southwest, bringing along some strong northeastern winds that will stick around until tomorrow afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/limassol-international-book-fair-expands-for-third-year-with-star-studded-lineup
The Limassol International Book Fair is set to return for its third year, promising an expanded and enriched experience for book lovers, writers, and industry professionals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-court-sentences-two-minors-for-hotel-arson
The Larnaca District Court today sentenced two 17-year-old unaccompanied minors from Syria to two years of immediate imprisonment after finding them guilty of arson in a case that was heard behind closed doors.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-you-a-flamingo-in-disguise-time-to-test-your-one-legged-skills
A new study suggests that the ability to balance on one leg can be a significant indicator of health for individuals aged 50 and older. Researchers found......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-weigh-extended-traffic-fine-deadlines-and-countdown-timers
Cyprus’s Transport Committee reviewed law proposals on Tuesday that would change traffic fine deadlines, introduce discounts for quick payments, and possibly install countdown timers at traffic lights, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archaeologists-unearth-rare-medieval-findings-at-panagia-karmiotissa
Archaeologists in Cyprus have unveiled a significant array of medieval findings at the Panagia Karmiotissa site, marking a discovery of rare scale and importance, according to the Cyprus Department of Antiquities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/experts-urge-creation-of-cyprus-digital-development-organization-to-drive-reform
Cyprus has long sought to drive digital reform across various ministries, agencies, and central administration, but these efforts have largely fallen short....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-see-boost-from-ecb-rate-cuts
The Association of the Cyprus Banks (ACB) said on Thursday that it sees further progress in the economy, driven by the reduction of interest rates......
