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1. No relief in sight as electricity prices to remain high until 2027

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-relief-in-sight-as-electricity-prices-to-remain-high-until-2027

Electricity prices in Cyprus are expected to remain elevated for the next two years, according to the chairman of the EAC....

2. Tala's haven of hope: Friends' Hospice unveils newly renovated palliative care center

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tala-s-haven-of-hope-friends-hospice-unveils-newly-renovated-palliative-care-center

A heartwarming story of community spirit and unwavering dedication has culminated in the unveiling of the newly renovated Friends' Hospice in Tala....

3. Rate hikes got you down? Bank of Cyprus has €2 Million (with strings attached)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/rate-hikes-got-you-down-bank-of-cyprus-has-€2-million-with-strings-attached

Bank of Cyprus, perhaps feeling a twinge of sympathy for mortgage holders grappling with those pesky European Central Bank interest rate hikes, has unveiled a €2 million rewards program....

4. Over 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid ready for Gaza from Limassol port

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-50-tonnes-of-humanitarian-aid-ready-for-gaza-from-limassol-port

Over 50 tonnes of crucial humanitarian aid are now sitting at the port of Limassol, ready to be shipped to the people of Gaza. The aid, sent by the Order of Malta, is slated to head for Ashdod port in Israel, where it will be distributed to those in need....

5. Four Israeli soldiers freed, but disputes over civilian release spark tension

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-israeli-soldiers-freed-but-disputes-over-civilian-release-spark-tension

Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers on Saturday in a second wave of hostage releases under a fragile ceasefire agreement. The women, who had been held since the October 7 attacks, were handed over in a dramatic public display in Gaza City. ...

6. Trump addresses national challenges in First White House interview (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-addresses-national-challenges-in-first-white-house-interview-videos

In his first television interview since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump offered a wide-ranging assessment of national issues, asserting that America's challenges are "all solvable" and emphasizing the unity of the Republican congressional caucus....

7. Top Cyprus football clubs face big tax bills, risking legal trouble

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-cyprus-football-clubs-face-big-tax-bills-risking-legal-trouble

Football clubs in Cyprus are facing mounting pressure from the Tax Department to settle their overdue debts. ...

8. Israel reaches hostage deal amid coalition threats

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-reaches-hostage-deal-amid-coalition-threats

In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed early this morning that an agreement has been reached to secure the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip....

9. Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage exchange

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-and-hamas-agree-to-ceasefire-and-hostage-exchange

Israel and Hamas have struck a pivotal agreement to end the fighting in Gaza, marking a potential conclusion to a 15-month-long war that has devastated the region....

10. Biden announces $770 payments for California wildfire victims

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-announces-$770-payments-for-california-wildfire-victims

In an effort to provide swift relief to those affected by California's devastating wildfires, President Joe Biden announced one-time payments of $770 for victims....

11. President's banking measures spark surge in first-home loans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/president-s-banking-measures-spark-surge-in-first-home-loans

President Nikos Christodoulides' efforts to support citizens through new banking measures are beginning to yield results. Meetings held in December with the CEOs of Cyprus’ two major banks, Bank of Cyprus (BoC) and Hellenic Bank (HB), appear to have sparked a tangible interest in first-home mortgage schemes....

12. Greece cracks down on Airbnb rentals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-cracks-down-on-airbnb-rentals

In a bold step to address its worsening housing crisis, Greece has introduced sweeping legislation to clamp down on short-term rentals listed on platforms like Airbnb. ...

13. ''He promised to help Cyprus''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-he-promised-to-help-cyprus

When Jimmy Carter was elected president of the United States in 1976, Greek Cypriots had reason to be hopeful....

14. 2025: A new chapter for Cyprus’s property market

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2025-a-new-chapter-for-cyprus-s-property-market

2024 was both literally and figuratively a leap year. Metaphorically speaking, we anticipated this shift a year ago as we reflected on 2023 and made our predictions for the year ahead....

15. Rising dam levels bring hope after months of drought

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

16. School registrations just got a whole lot easier in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-registrations-just-got-a-whole-lot-easier-in-cyprus

As a parent in Cyprus, I can tell you that dealing with school registrations has always felt like a necessary headache....

17. Cyprus risks losing grip on 'interconnector' amid French power move

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-risks-losing-grip-on-interconnector-amid-french-power-move

A reported agreement between Greece’s ADMIE and French investment fund Meridiam could alter the energy landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean, especially for Cyprus....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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.''...

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...

20. payabl. partners with Limassol Municipality to uplift the community this festive season

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/payabl-partners-with-limassol-municipality-to-uplift-the-community-this-festive-season

payabl., a leading European financial technology provider, announced its partnership with the Limassol Municipality to support the Social Market initiative, ...

21. Parliament rejects AKEL’s 5% bank tax bill after tense showdown

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/parliament-rejects-akel-s-5-bank-tax-bill-after-tense-showdown

A dramatic session in parliament ended with the rejection of a contentious proposal by the opposition party AKEL, which aimed to impose an extraordinary 5% solidarity tax on bank interest income for 2024 and 2025. ...

22. Biden grants clemency to 1,500 individuals and pardons 39

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-grants-clemency-to-1-500-individuals-and-pardons-39

President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoning 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes, marking one of the largest single-day uses of presidential clemency in modern history....

23. Government launches mortgage subsidy to ease inflation’s grip

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-launches-mortgage-subsidy-to-ease-inflation-s-grip

The government of Cyprus is stepping up to help homeowners struggling with rising interest rates and inflation....

24. Kurdish community in Cyprus calls for U.S. action to halt Turkish attacks in Syria

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kurdish-community-in-cyprus-calls-for-u-s-action-to-halt-turkish-attacks-in-syria

The Kurdish community in Cyprus called on the United States for help to stop attacks by Turkey and Ankara-backed groups in northern Syria....

25. Cheers and tears as Syrians in Nicosia and Limassol celebrate Assad's fall (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cheers-and-tears-as-syrians-in-nicosia-and-limassol-celebrate-assad-s-fall

The streets of Nicosia and Limassol erupted with joy on Sunday as Syrian expatriates celebrated the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Waving flags,...

26. End of an era as Assad flees Syria amid government collapse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/end-of-an-era-assad-flees-syria-as-government-collapses

In a dramatic and swift turn of events, the Syrian government has collapsed, marking the end of the Assad family's 50-year rule....

27. Housing crisis looms as Limassol property prices skyrocket (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/housing-crisis-looms-as-limassol-property-prices-skyrocket

Limassol has seen a dramatic surge in property prices over the past five years, with rents and home prices doubling—and in some cases, tripling....

28. Government expands subsidized electricity rates for vulnerable households

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-expands-subsidized-electricity-rates-for-vulnerable-households

The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) announced an important update regarding its special household tariff for vulnerable consumers, known as Code 08...

29. Rhodes declares state of emergency after storm ''Bora''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhodes-declares-state-of-emergency-bora-devastation

The Greek island of Rhodes has been declared in a state of emergency following the devastating impact of Storm Bora, which struck on Sunday, December 1, 2024....

30. Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire now in effect after 13 months of conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-now-in-effect-after-13-months-of-conflict

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, starting at 4 a.m. local time (2 a.m. UK time). ...

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