https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-court-of-appeal-increases-sentences-for-child-rape
The Court of Appeal has taken the step of increasing the sentences of a man convicted of raping a child in 2019 in Paphos. This follows a ruling that the sentences initially handed down were "manifestly inadequate."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-administration-who-s-in-who-s-out
President-elect Donald Trump has officially named campaign co-chair Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, marking the first appointment of his new administration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/was-trump-really-the-only-option-for-the-working-class-in-2024
What makes a political comeback genuinely remarkable? Is it policy, charm, or a connection to the people? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-american-representation-in-congress-grows-with-six-new-members
Six Greek-Americans have been elected to the US House of Representatives in Tuesday’s presidential election, evenly representing the Democratic and Republican parties and strengthening the community’s voice in Congress by one....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-holds-quiet-meeting-with-trump-associate-ahead-of-u-s-elections
Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides recently met with a close associate of Donald Trump at the Presidential Palace to discuss potential shifts in Cyprus-U.S. relations if Trump were to win the U.S. election. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tesla-surges-12-on-trump-s-election-win-musk-s-$75m-bet-pays-off
Tesla shares surged 12% in early trading Wednesday following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, as investors anticipated potential advantages for Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, a major Trump backer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-bank-reports-€284-4m-profit-for-2024
Hellenic Bank reported a profit of €284.4 million for the first nine months of 2024, up from €240.7 million in the same period last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-congratulates-trump-on-election-win
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has congratulated Donald Trump for his election and says that he looks forward to continue working with the US on expanding and reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-fires-defense-minister-gallant-amid-growing-political-tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after prolonged disputes on national security and domestic issues, further straining Netanyahu's coalition government....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whether-its-kamala-or-trump-greece-is-confident-in-us-relations
As Greece watches Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, officials in Athens believe the country’s relationship with the U.S. will remain steady regardless of who wins, Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-society-divided-over-christodoulides-high-profile-visit-with-biden
Last Sunday, as President Nikos Christodoulides faced internal scrutiny over his decision to address transparency in the institution's fund, managed by the First Lady, and the sudden transfer of Treasury Director General George Pantelis, an unexpected invitation made headlines....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-weeks-of-the-german-language-2024
The Embassies of Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and the Goethe-Institut Cyprus organize for the 8th consecutive year ''The Weeks of the German Language'' from the 1st to the 26th of November 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shifts-westward-with-historic-white-house-meeting
President Nicos Christodoulides recently met with U.S. President Joe Biden in a historic visit to the White House, marking a new chapter in Cyprus’ foreign policy as it turns toward the West, according to a report by Yiannis Ioannou in this Sunday's Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/76-year-old-scammed-out-of-€145-000-by-fake-un-major
A 76-year-old woman has fallen victim to an online scam that drained €145,000 from her bank accounts, prompting a police investigation into the incident. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elon-musk-s-$35-million-texas-family-compound
In a move seemingly straight out of the US TV series 'Sister Wives', Elon Musk has reportedly bought a massive $35 million estate in Austin, Texas, designed as a family hub for his 11 children and two of their mothers....
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/cyprus-gains-investor-confidence-as-economic-reforms-us-ties-bolster-growth
International investors have shown sustained confidence in Cyprus’ economy and business ecosystem, recognizing the country as a stabilizing force in the region......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-strategic-value-highlighted-in-biden-and-christodoulides-meeting
In what is seen as a pivotal meeting at the White House, President Joe Biden welcomes Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties amid escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-us-a-partnership-through-decades-of-change-and-challenge
As President Nikos Christodoulides arrives at the White House today for an anticipated meeting with President Joe Biden, this event represents a defining moment in Cyprus-U.S. relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-white-house-visit-reflects-us-cyprus-unity-ahead-of-us-election
The official visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to the White House today underscores the deepening strategic partnership between Cyprus and the United States. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-foreign-minister-optimistic-about-upcoming-us-meeting
Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos has stated that the upcoming meeting between the Presidents of the United States and Cyprus in Washington will hold significant symbolic and political weight. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/increase-in-missing-minors-from-cyprus-juvenile-homes-raises-alarms
Cyprus is grappling with a steady rise in cases of minors disappearing from juvenile homes, a long-standing issue of national welfare policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-finance-chief-moved-amid-questions-over-government-transparency
Papnayiotis Rougalas reports in this Sunday's Kathimerini that the Council of Ministers of Cyprus announced a significant reshuffle on Thursday,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-pushing-for-economic-ties-with-turkey-but-where-does-that-leave-cyprus
According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis, Brussels and Berlin are working to upgrade the Turkish Customs Union, viewing it as a pathway to strengthen economic ties with Turkey. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/goodbye-and-thanks-for-all-the-halloumi
I depart Cyprus after a little over two years as the British High Commissioner. What are my main reflections?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-u-s-launch-historic-strategic-dialogue-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties
Nicosia and Washington are forming a concrete footprint for deepening their bilateral relations at the strategic level with the first-ever CY-US Strategic Dialogue launched today. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hermes-airports-website-under-attack-authorities-assure-no-disruption
Hermes Airports' website was targeted in a cyberattack today, but initial reports indicate that airport operations remain unaffected, the company said.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-high-alert-after-cyberattack-threat-by-hackers
Cyprus state services are closely monitoring developments following a warning of an imminent cyberattack targeting the country's critical infrastructure, although no attack has occurred yet, according to well-informed sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-the-new-switzerland-and-other-tall-tales
Hope for a solution has been granted a stay of execution—albeit on life support—and almost all political parties welcomed this development....
