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/thousands-rally-in-tbilisi-for-fifth-night-as-pm-condemns-pro-european-protests
For the fifth night in a row, thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, protesting the government’s recent decision to suspend its pursuit of European Union (EU) membership....
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/south-korean-president-declares-martial-law-amid-political-turmoil
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an ''emergency martial law'' on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of undermining the government with what he described as pro-North Korean sympathies and anti-state activities....
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/comment/opinion/from-apostolos-andreas-bus-breakdown-to-political-meltdowns
A pilgrimage to Apostolos Andreas—may his blessings abound—took an unexpected turn when the bus broke down. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-international-criminal-court-is-another-casualty-of-october-7
In 1998, at the time of the adoption of the Statute of the International Criminal Court, the head of Israel's delegation, Judge Eli Nathan, expressed both hope and fear for its future. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-strengthens-military-strategy-with-focus-on-us-armaments
Cyprus has been making strategic shifts in its military and diplomatic approach, particularly with regard to its relationship with NATO and its defense infrastructure, according to an article by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-breaks-promise-to-americans-and-pardons-son
President Joe Biden has stirred significant controversy by granting a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, despite his previous assurance that he would not intervene in his son’s legal troubles....
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/comment/opinion/why-the-nato-debate-is-still-a-divisive-issue-in-cyprus
The NATO debate in Cyprus has always been polarizing. Unlike the real debate on membership in the North Atlantic Alliance—which requires preconditions and an invitation, not just an "application"—...
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/comment/opinion/mr-george-s-story-a-struggle-for-respect-and-equality-in-cyprus
A lawyer friend recently shared with me the story of Mr. George, a 72-year-old Cypriot. George, a retired teacher, spent his entire life concealing his sexual identity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-greek-orthodox-priest-at-the-center-of-anti-woke-education
The ideological conflict in the US has shifted from a traditional left-versus-right divide to a new dichotomy: “woke” versus “anti-woke.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nato-foxes-and-airbags-cyprus-political-circus-rolls-on
Christodoulides is trying to get us into NATO, Mitsotakis is working behind the scenes to help us, AKEL is having a meltdown, Turkey is telling us to forget about it, and the Fox from Argaka (Averof Neofytou) is shouting that the idea was his....
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/comment/opinion/limassol-s-growth-deserves-equal-support
Who is driving development projects in Limassol, and how far have they progressed? Who decides how state development funds are allocated, and based on what criteria?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-angela-merkel-misjudge-germany-s-dependence-on-russian-gas
In her memoir ''Freedom'', Angela Merkel reflects on her 16-year tenure as German chancellor, offering insights into her political approach and the global crises that defined her leadership....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schinas-slams-two-state-solution-as-delusion-with-no-european-support
In a speech before the European Parliament, outgoing European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas delivered a firm message regarding the Cyprus problem, emphasizing that any hopes of resolving the issue through a two-state solution are misguided....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/geoeconomic-tensions-and-cyprus-staying-the-course-amid-challenges-ahead
Geoeconomic fragmentation, the reversal of progress towards global economic and financial integration due to political and military conflict and strategic policy decisions, is rising....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/spain-fines-ryanair-and-other-low-cost-airlines-€179m-for-abusive-practices
Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs has slapped five major low-cost airlines with hefty fines totaling €179 million for a range of alleged abusive practices, including charging extra fees for hand luggage. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-closer-to-nato-talks-begin-on-permanent-u-s-military-presence
According to an article written by Lena Argyris, Cyprus is strategically positioning itself for a potential future membership in NATO,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-slams-icc-s-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant
In a strong rebuttal to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Embassy in Cyprus accused the court of undermining its own credibility and legitimacy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-arrested-at-paphos-airport-for-assault-and-impersonation
Police in Paphos have arrested a 37-year-old on multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, causing alarm, and impersonation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ellen-degeneres-joins-americans-eyeing-life-abroad-after-trump-s-return-to-power
Former talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres is trading sunny California for the picturesque Cotswolds in England, following Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-slams-eu-maritime-map-escalating-tensions-with-greece-and-cyprus
Turkey has voiced sharp criticism of a European Commission map delineating potential maximum maritime zones for Greece, calling it an affront to its territorial claims in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of crimes against humanity and war crimes related to the war in Gaza....
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/ukraine-strikes-russian-base-with-us-supplied-atcms-missiles
For the first time, Ukraine has used U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory, targeting a military installation near the town of Karachev in the Bryansk region....
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....
