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211. Cyprus aims for cheaper electricity with competitive market by 2025

The government is ramping up efforts to bring down electricity costs for households and businesses by July 2025 through the introduction of a competitive electricity market, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced on Tuesday. ...

212. EU and Turkey edge closer to modernizing customs union

A significant effort is underway to modernize the Turkish Customs Union, a landmark economic arrangement that has governed trade between Turkey and the European Union (EU) since 1996. ...

213. Rising dam levels bring hope after months of drought

The recent rains, storms, and snowfall across Cyprus have brought a welcome relief after years of drought and dry reservoirs. As we step into the new year, there’s cautious optimism that the country can avoid the looming threat of desertification this summer....

214. Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood fights deportation from Greece (update)

Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood, best known for his lead role in Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto, is facing deportation from Greece after his visa expired in November 2024....

215. More spending in Cyprus, but prices are rising

Cyprus is seeing more people shopping and spending money, but higher prices are still affecting the cost of living. New data shows that in November 2024, both the amount of goods sold and the money spent in retail stores went up compared to last year....

216. How 22 billion pounds per year of coffee waste could save the environment

What if your daily cup of coffee did more than fuel your morning? What if it also helped build stronger, greener cities? ...

217. UCL: Each cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy

A single cigarette reduces a smoker's life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes, a new study from the University of London UCL concludes....

218. ExxonMobil to begin drilling in Cyprus’ EEZ in January 2025

ExxonMobil’s drilling rig is set to begin operations in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in mid-January 2025, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. The rig will target the "Electra" site in Block 5, with the drilling process expected to last approximately one month....

219. Winter weather woes as ELENA keeps the region on its toes

The extended barometric system affectionately (or not) named ELENA is still calling the shots, bringing another round of quirky winter weather. ...

220. Troodos gets its White Christmas, thanks to ''Elena''

It looks like the holiday classic "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" got a real-life rendition in Troodos this year, as the mountain region woke up to a snowy wonderland late on Christmas Day. ...

221. Trump's plan to reclaim the Panama Canal raises eyebrows

President-elect Donald Trump laid out a dramatic vision for his return to the White House during a speech in Phoenix, Arizona, mixing familiar promises with controversial new proposals....

222. Cyprus is moving forward with its Digital Assistant, steering clear of Cypriot work habits

The Digital Assistant is here! It's the first application of Productive Artificial Intelligence in the Cypriot public sector....

223. CNN's Hero of the Year is healing hearts and saving dogs

Stephen Knight, the founder of Dogs Matter, was celebrated as CNN’s Hero of the Year for 2024, recognized for his heartfelt mission of fostering dogs while their owners focus on overcoming addiction....

224. Banks under fire: How public pressure forced a shake-up

Over the past decade, Cypriot banks have paid over €500 million to the state through a special levy known as the ''double tax.''...

225. Putin dares the West to a hypersonic missile 'showdown'

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a high-tech "showdown" between Moscow's new Oreshnik missile and US-developed air defense systems....

226. Bank of Cyprus rolls out support measures for vulnerable groups

After a tense voting session last week, when the bill to tax bank profits narrowly failed to pass in Parliament, the Bank of Cyprus seems to be stepping up with measures aimed at helping vulnerable communities across the island. ...

227. Consumer Service: Price reductions in 39 product categories

The Consumer Protection Service announces the Consumer Product Price Observatory for November 2024....

228. Cattle farmers develop system to verify milk origin in halloumi production

The Pancyprian Organisation of Cattle Farmers (POCF), in partnership with a UK-based private laboratory, has introduced a certified method to determine if Cypriot milk is used in halloumi cheese production....

229. All the Magic Happening at Parklane Resort & Spa in Limassol This Holiday Season

This holiday season, Parklane, Limassol's luxury resort, invites you to experience something truly extraordinary. A magical world where the enchantment of Christmas blends with the mysterious beauty of the ocean depths. ...

230. Concerns from the EIB regarding the electric cable project

Critical questions surrounding the electrical interconnection of Cyprus with the European electricity network through Greece have been raised in a letter from the Chamber of Engineers (ETEK) to the Ministry of Energy....

231. Berlin sounds alarm over Golan Heights expansion push

Germany has urged Israel to abandon its proposal to significantly increase the population in the Golan Heights, a territory internationally recognized as part of Syria but currently under Israeli control....

232. Once again this Christmas, Lidl Cyprus supports the valuable work of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society

233. ''No Last Chances'' — The UK’s view on Cyprus, NATO, and post-Brexit hurdles

In an interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou , British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the more pressing and controversial issues shaping relations between the UK and Cyprus....

234. The amphetamine that toppled Assad

The rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria came as a surprise to many. After a fierce, multi-day assault, rebel forces captured the capital, Damascus, on Sunday, forcing Assad to flee to Russia. ...

235. 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. ...

236. 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....

237. Moody’s Nick Hill on financial risks and opportunities for 2025

In an insightful conversation with Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, Nick Hill discusses the key macroeconomic risks and opportunities facing the region in 2025....

238. 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....

239. 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....

240. 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....