https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-eu-and-south-america-strike-historic-trade-deal-amid-controversy
The European Union and Mercosur, a bloc of four South American countries, have finalized a landmark trade deal after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement establishes a massive market of 700 million people, removing tariffs on over 90% of goods traded between the two regions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-s-government-falls-in-historic-no-confidence-vote
France is facing a deep political crisis after Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government was ousted by a no-confidence vote, just three months into his term. This marks the shortest-lived administration in France’s Fifth Republic, which began in 1958....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commission-s-migration-challenge-syria-and-political-hurdles-complicate-new-eu-legislation
According to an article by Pavlos Xanthoulis, the European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, prepares to unveil a new migration and refugee framework in February 2025, significant challenges loom, from escalating conflict in Syria to contentious legal and political disputes within the EU. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bora-fades-showers-linger
The ''Boras'' storm that swept across Cyprus kept emergency services busy, with the Fire Service responding to 27 incidents caused by severe weather....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-rally-in-tbilisi-for-fifth-night-as-pm-condemns-pro-european-protests
For the fifth night in a row, thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, protesting the government’s recent decision to suspend its pursuit of European Union (EU) membership....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deal-to-return-parthenon-sculptures-to-greece-may-be-near
A deal to return the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, to Greece might be closer than ever, according to a former Greek government adviser, Professor Irene Stamatoudi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-international-criminal-court-is-another-casualty-of-october-7
In 1998, at the time of the adoption of the Statute of the International Criminal Court, the head of Israel's delegation, Judge Eli Nathan, expressed both hope and fear for its future. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-schengen-conundrum-amid-unresolved-division
Cyprus remains caught in a political and logistical bind as Bulgaria and Romania prepare to join the Schengen free-movement area on January 1, 2025, according to a report by Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/10-700-greek-students-suspended-for-violating-school-cell-phone-ban
Since the beginning of the academic year in September, a total of 10,700 students have been suspended for violating the new regulations banning cell phones in schools, according to Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-earns-an-a-for-health-leadership
The European Commission's first team under Ursula von der Leyen for the 2019-2024 term has had a tumultuous and significant five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-teens-top-europe-in-vaping
According to a report by Hector Georgiou, a recent ESPAD survey showed that Cypriot teenagers are among the top users of e-cigarettes in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-hoteliers-sue-booking-com-over-equal-pricing-rules
Greek hoteliers, led by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH), are preparing to take legal action against Booking.com, claiming damages that could total tens of millions of euros....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-rules-could-see-avax-take-over-paphos–polis-road-project
The government is stepping up efforts to strengthen the framework for public works contracts following the unfortunate cancellation of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of crimes against humanity and war crimes related to the war in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-tighten-rules-for-migrants-who-commit-crimes
Cyprus is reviewing its rules for handling migrants who have special protection but commit serious crimes, according to a report by Kathimerini's George Kakouris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-court-upholds-tougher-rules-for-glamping-projects
The Supreme Constitutional Court recently made a decision that has significant implications for luxury camping (glamping) and visitor farm projects in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unsettled-weather-with-showers-and-thunderstorms
A low-pressure system is influencing the area, bringing unsettled conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-opens-clinic-to-cure-women-who-refuse-to-wear-the-hijab
Iran has opened a new clinic aimed at ''treating'' women who resist wearing the hijab, a key symbol of the country’s strict dress code. The center, called the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal, i...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/indian-whisky-steps-up-a-new-contender-on-the-global-stage
India is shaking up the whisky world, blending centuries-old traditions with modern-day distilling to create whiskies that are finally getting noticed globally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/florence-cracks-down-on-over-tourism-in-historic-city-center
As millions of tourists flood Italy’s historic cities, Florence is stepping up efforts to manage the pressures of overtourism. With concerns mounting that the high visitor volume threatens the city’s cultural heritage and livability, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-join-european-crackdown-on-unsafe-truck-and-bus-driving
Cyprus Police will step up roadside inspections on truck and bus drivers from Nov. 11 to 17 as part of a Europe-wide initiative to reduce traffic accidents and promote safer roads. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/entries-for-2025-limassol-carnival-parade-open-november-12
Registration for the 2025 Limassol Carnival Grand Parade will open on Tuesday, November 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Limassol Municipality announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-trump-s-election-could-mean-for-american-taxpayers
A Donald Trump presidential election victory would have huge implications for US trade policy......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-faces-uncertainty-as-scholz-fires-finance-minister
Germany’s governing coalition faces a major crisis amid economic challenges and mounting political strife, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner and announced he will seek a parliamentary vote of confidence on January 15. If Scholz fails to secure support, Germany could see elections as early as March....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kamala-s-surprise-snl-cameo-sparks-controversy-over-equal-airtime
It’s nothing new. Presidents and presidential candidates popping up on Saturday Night Live to win over voters. And if you tuned in the other night, you saw Vice President Kamala Harris make a surprise appearance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-crackdown-leaves-shanghai-streets-empty-on-halloween
Halloween night in Shanghai took a surprising turn this year, as a heavy police crackdown on costumes left the city’s streets eerily quiet. Young revelers had been gearing up for a festive night, but instead, they found themselves in a city where costumes were almost entirely absent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-weigh-extended-traffic-fine-deadlines-and-countdown-timers
Cyprus’s Transport Committee reviewed law proposals on Tuesday that would change traffic fine deadlines, introduce discounts for quick payments, and possibly install countdown timers at traffic lights, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-turkey-slams-christodoulides-biden-meeting-as-diplomatic-defeat
The Turkish opposition labeled the meeting between Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides and U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday as a major setback for Turkish diplomacy, claiming it offered Greece and Cyprus an upper hand in regional affairs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-plans-€10-000-cash-limit-to-fight-money-laundering
According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the Cyprus government is considering a new law to cap cash transactions at €10,000 for buying goods and services, aiming to crack down on money laundering. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-cyprus-to-paris-antonis-avouris-named-france-s-best-young-chef
Earlier this month, 27-year-old Cypriot chef Antonis Avouris made headlines after winning the prestigious San Pellegrino Young Chef award for the French region. ...
