https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-to-visit-cyprus-for-high-level-talks-on-island-s-52nd-year-of-division
UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrives in Cyprus on Monday evening, July 27, bringing a high-level delegation that includes Under-Secretaries-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Jean-Pierre Lacroix, along with Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fomo-industry
In recent years, one familiar trap has threatened to spoil the quality of many people's summer vacations: the infamous FOMO, or fear of missing out. It is the anxiety that we are missing out on worthwhile experiences and opportunities, fueled by our constant exposure to social media. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andy-burnham-takes-over-as-pm-after-starmer-s-dramatic-exit
Britain has a new prime minister, with former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham taking the keys to Downing Street after replacing Keir Starmer as leader of the ruling Labour Party....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-is-becoming-a-key-player-in-eastern-mediterranean-security
Developments in the Eastern Mediterranean are moving quickly and are increasingly complex, with the United States sometimes taking the lead and, in other cases, following the recommendations of its partners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/52-years-later-christodoulides-says-cyprus-talks-must-restart-from-where-they-stopped
Fifty-two years after the Turkish invasion, President Nikos Christodoulides said the memory of those who lost their lives in 1974 carries a responsibility for today’s leadership: to continue efforts to end the division of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-school-introduces-ai-robot-teacher-s-assistant
A New York school district is preparing to do something that sounds like science fiction: bring a humanoid robot into a classroom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/traditional-banks-are-funding-more-shadow-loans
While lending increasingly grows in a demanding environment with geopolitical developments affecting the region and by extension Cyprus, the boundaries between traditional and shadow banking are becoming more and more blurred....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agriculture-minister-maria-panayiotou-to-leave-cabinet-in-reshuffle
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou will be leaving her post as part of the government reshuffle expected to be announced by President Nikos Christodoulides, Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou said on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/porsche-advanced-package-the-perfect-enhancement-for-the-macan-electric
Porsche Cyprus is pleased to announce the availability of the new Macan Advanced Package, offering customers an enhanced combination of luxury, comfort and technology. Carefully curated to elevate the driving experience, the package brings together some of the Macan's most sought-after features in one comprehensive offering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/minthis-music-festival-celebrates-a-third-consecutive-year-of-music-culture-and-connection
As the final notes drifted into the warm summer evening and applause echoed through the Minthis Amphitheatre, another remarkable chapter of the Minthis Music Festival came to a close. Now celebrating its third consecutive year, the festival has firmly established itself as one of Cyprus' most distinctive cultural events, bringing together internationally acclaimed artists, passionate audiences and the timeless beauty of Minthis to create moments that resonate long after the final encore....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-opposes-f-35-sale-to-turkey-and-points-to-cyprus-occupation
The geopolitical landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean faces a potential shift following reports that US President Donald Trump is reconsidering a ban on selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-expects-hundreds-of-megawatts-of-energy-storage-by-2027
Cyprus expects to have several hundred megawatts of electricity storage capacity connected to the grid by the end of 2027, according to Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister Michalis Damianos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-lifeline-for-small-businesses-or-another-state-monster
European countries generally do not create state-run mechanisms that directly provide loans to small and medium-sized enterprises. Governments across Europe tend to avoid such structures because they are costly, bureaucratic, and often overlap with the role already played by banks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/loose-federation-plan-for-cyprus-raises-fears-of-backdoor-confederation
A reported new proposal for solving the Cyprus problem is stirring controversy after claims that the United Nations is exploring a much looser form of federation, one that critics say edges closer to a confederation without officially calling it one....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-cyprus-can-learn-from-lithuania-s-energy-independence-journey
Energy resilience is not achieved through technology alone. It requires a long-term strategy that combines political will, institutional cooperation, investment and continuous risk assessment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/qatar-s-former-ruler-who-forged-ties-with-cyprus-dies-nation-enters-four-days-of-mourning
The State of Qatar is mourning the death of its former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, a leader widely credited with transforming the Gulf nation and strengthening its ties with countries around the world, including Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/baltic-nations-decouple-from-russian-grid-to-offer-cyprus-an-energy-blueprint
Energy resilience requires more than just technological solutions. It demands a long-term strategy that brings together political will, institutional cooperation, investment, and ongoing risk assessment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-missing-links-keeping-cyprus-beaches-out-of-reach-for-wheelchair-users
Over the last seven years, Cyprus has taken various steps to make its beaches more accessible to people with disabilities. Yet, getting into the sea is only part of the equation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-marks-15-years-since-the-mari-explosion
Cyprus is today remembering the 13 men who lost their lives in the 2011 explosion at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base in Mari, one of the country's most devastating peacetime disasters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-you-re-paying-three-times-more
Cyprus has a small, remote and open economy built around services. Those services rely on electricity every hour of every day to operate without interruption. It is no exaggeration to say that affordable power is the oxygen of a service economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-and-iran-exchange-attacks-for-third-straight-day-as-ceasefire-comes-under-pressure
The preliminary peace agreement signed by the United States and Iran less than a month ago came under increasing strain on Thursday as both sides exchanged attacks for a third consecutive day, with military operations extending across several countries in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-media-feeding-widespread-youth-exposure-to-gambling-content
A substantial majority of young people in Cyprus frequently encounter gambling content on social media, driven largely by platform algorithms rather than personal choice, according to new research....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/whatever-happens-in-ankara
When there is plenty of spectacle in Ankara, it seems perfectly suited to a president who once set up a wrestling ring in a tent on the White House grounds. Should the warm compliments the president of the "land of the free" directed at Turkey's semi-authoritarian leader be taken seriously?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wealthyhood-and-bank-of-cyprus-launch-co-branded-investing-app-wealthyhood-x-boc-to-revolutionise-wealth-building-in-cyprus
The first-of-its-kind partnership rolls out top-class wealthtech to all Cypriot residents, offering Bank of Cyprus customers instant account linking and frictionless investing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-traffic-cameras-to-begin-trial-in-nicosia-with-focus-on-mobile-phone-use
The first artificial intelligence-powered traffic cameras are set to begin operating in Nicosia as part of a pilot programme aimed at identifying motorists who use mobile phones while driving....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/on-the-path-to-becoming-europe-s-leading-snack-brand
Alesto, the brand for nuts and dried fruits of Lidl, is undergoing a strategic evolution. At the heart of this transformation is the creation of a unique brand identity: Alesto is evolving from a classic product brand into a modern brand centered on enjoyment. With a sharper brand profile and new packaging, Alesto is being completely reimagined. The new concept puts the focus on quality, well-being, and conscious enjoyment, positioning the product range precisely at the intersection of conscious nutrition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alpha-bank-cyprus-is-strengthening-its-customer-centric-model-through-a-new-strategic-investment-in-digital-transformation
Alpha Bank Cyprus is taking another significant step in its digital transformation journey, further strengthening its customer-centric operating model through a new strategic investment that upgrades the way it serves, communicates with, and responds to the needs of its Customers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-severe-2030-electricity-shortage-without-vassilikos-gas-terminal
Cyprus faces a severe electricity deficit by 2030 unless the delayed natural gas terminal at Vassilikos is completed, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos told MPs on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-urges-cypriot-leaders-to-seize-fading-window-of-opportunity-for-peace
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a direct message to the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, warning that the current momentum toward a political settlement is fragile and cannot be taken for granted....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-cypriot-national-guard-is-going-green
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the Ministry of Defence have signed a major energy agreement to replace thousands of outdated streetlights across the island's military bases....
