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1. ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy to drill two new wells in Cyprus' offshore gas fields

ExxonMobil, in partnership with Qatar Energy, is planning to drill two more wells in Cyprus' offshore Blocks 5 and 10 early next year. ...

2. 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....

3. Vafeadis: ''Everyone is responsible for their own car''

''Everyone is responsible for their own car,'' said the Minister of Transport, Mr. Vafeadis, regarding the problematic – and deadly – airbags found in tens of thousands of unsuspecting drivers’ cars on Cypriot roads...

4. $6.2M for a banana taped to a wall. Have we gone bananas?

It’s official—art is bananas. Literally....

5. Russian software company offers job to 7-year-old programming prodigy

A seven-year-old boy from St. Petersburg has captured the attention of the tech world, earning an offer for a management role at a Russian software company—once he’s old enough to work legally....

6. Cyprus takes the helm at global maritime trade summit in Hong Kong

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has taken center stage at the prestigious Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit, held just ahead of Hong Kong Maritime Week from November 17 to 23. ...

7. Italian village offers €1 homes to Americans following U.S. elections

The small village of Ollolai in Sardinia is making a bold appeal to Americans, who, as non-European Union citizens, are being given preferential treatment in its latest campaign to attract new residents....

8. Ukraine strikes Russian base with US-supplied ATACMS 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....

9. PwC Cyprus partners with leading companies for groundbreaking Project Symbiosis

A leading Consortium comprised of PwC Cyprus, Multimarine Services Ltd, SignalGeneriX Ltd, and Theophrastus Research Institute, has been awarded the Project Symbiosis to Harmonise Offshore Renewable Energy with Defence Operations by the European Defence Agency (EDA)....

10. KPMG Cyprus unveils: KPMG Cyprus Real Estate Market Report Insights-13th edition

The pipeline of real estate projects in Cyprus continues to expand in 2024, with residential developments leading the way. Market liquidity appears to be improving, with Limassol dominating the overall market and the high-end residential segment for 2023 and the first half of 2024....

11. 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....

12. Sleigh it ain’t so! Cyprus’ christmas villages are back!

If there’s one thing Cyprus knows how to do, it’s sprinkle a little extra holiday magic on everything. This year, eight traditional villages and towns are donning their holiday best, rolling out the welcome mat, ...

13. Laiki Bank liquidator raises €90.8 million for depositor compensation

According to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in this Sunday's Kathimerini, the liquidator of the former Laiki Bank, Avgoustinos Papathomas, has achieved a key milestone in efforts to compensate creditors, particularly depositors who lost money during the bank’s 2013 collapse....

14. Greece revamps military for speed, efficiency, and tech

In a sweeping overhaul of its military structure, Greece is set to streamline its armed forces with a bold new ''Force Structure'' plan....

15. ARIS │ A REALLY INSPIRING STORY is looking to cultivate new stories of success

16. Cyprus’ endless love affair with unfinished projects

''Oh Prometheus, if only you knew how much you’ve cost us, you’d blush with shame. Yet no one involved seems to care. In any case, full sails ahead.''...

17. Greek Intelligence declassifies reports on 1974 coup and Turkish invasion

The National Intelligence Service of Greece (EYP) has released declassified documents detailing the events surrounding the 1974 Greek-led coup in Cyprus and the subsequent Turkish invasion,...

18. Get ready to dust off those umbrellas, Cyprus!

It’s the calm before the storm, folks! Today, we’ll enjoy mostly sunny skies, with only a few clouds sneaking around in the afternoon to remind us that change is coming....

19. The Guardian quits X, citing ''toxic'' platform and Musk’s Trump ties

The British newspaper group The Guardian has decided to stop posting on X, formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns over what it describes as a ''toxic media platform.''...

20. Bank workers union sets sights on big move in Bank of Cyprus

Last Thursday, the Cyprus Bank Employees' Association (CBA) announced it had sold its shares in Hellenic Bank to Eurobank, but already, reports suggest ETYK, the Cyprus banking employees’ union, is eyeing its next investment....

21. Cyprus cracks down on prolonged standing in workplaces

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to protect workers from prolonged standing at their jobs, with a nationwide inspection campaign and stricter enforcement of new legislation aimed at improving workplace conditions....

22. Trump's re-election could reshape Cyprus talks and U.S.-Turkey relations

The re-election of Donald Trump raises significant questions about the future of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to Cyprus and U.S.-Turkish relations, according to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou....

23. EU probes €101 million grant in Vasilikos project and Cyprus officials' role

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) investigation into potential misconduct involving Cyprus's Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project, which received €101 million in EU funds, is advancing and is now in a critical phase, according to a report by APostolos Tomaras....

24. Staff shortages stall local government reform in Cyprus

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the implementation of Local Government Reform in Cyprus faces critical staffing and operational challenges, especially in development licensing within Provincial Local Authorities (PLAs). ...

25. New EU tariffs on Chinese EVs slow Cyprus’ shift to electric cars

The European Union's new tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, reaching as high as 35.3%, are expected to significantly impact Cyprus' already slow-moving EV market, according to a report by Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....

26. Minister promotes libraries as hubs for mental health

The Deputy Minister of Culture, Vasiliki Kassianidou, highlighted the critical role libraries play in promoting mental health and empowering individuals during her speech at the "Literary Routes in Libraries" conference, held Friday at the University of Cyprus....

27. Australia to ban under-16s from social media in global first

Australia’s government plans to introduce what it describes as "world-leading" legislation that would prohibit children under 16 from using social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced....

28. Elon Musk shares 'Dark MAGA' video, casting Trump as America’s superhero

''See, I'm not just like you—I'm Dark MAGA,'' Elon Musk appears to declare at the start of a two-minute anime-style video posted on his personal social media account....

29. Ankara ''closely monitors'' weapon system renewal processes

The spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Defense stated during the weekly press briefing that Ankara is "closely monitoring" the process of renewing weapon systems....

30. Europe braces for Trump’s return as leaders offer cautious congratulations

European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have cautiously congratulated Donald Trump on his claimed U.S. election victory....