https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-gives-green-light-for-western-companies-to-return-but-on-russia-s-terms
Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door for Western companies to return to Russia, but not without conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-in-critical-condition-as-doctors-warn-of-sepsis-risk
Pope Francis is fighting for his life. The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church remains in critical condition, with doctors at Gemelli Hospital in Rome working around the clock to stabilize him after a severe lung infection led to a dangerous respiratory crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/santorini-volcano-s-breathing-intensifies
Santorini, known for its breathtaking caldera and whitewashed homes, is also home to one of the world’s most closely monitored volcanoes. Scientists have been tracking changes beneath the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-global-vc-investment-rises-to-$368b-as-investor-interest-in-ai-soars
Global VC investment rose from $349.4 billion across 43,320 deals in 2023 to $368.3 billion across 35,684 deals in 2024 despite a multitude of challenges, including global conflicts and geopolitical tensions, uncertainties associated with a significant number of major elections—...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/breaking-roads-to-troodos-open-only-for-4x4-vehicles-or-those-with-snow-chains
Frost has formed in the higher Troodos mountains, and the roads leading to Troodos are open only for 4x4 vehicles or those with anti-slip chains....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fewer-americans-expected-in-cyprus-this-summer-as-travel-costs-rise
Cyprus, like the rest of Europe, may see fewer American tourists this summer as high travel costs and shifting preferences push U.S. travelers to rethink their vacation plans. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-signs-order-banning-transgender-women-from-women-s-sports
In a controversial move that’s stirring up strong opinions across the country, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to ban transgender women from competing in women’s sports. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-10-000-flee-santorini-as-constant-earthquakes-shake-the-island
More than 10,000 people have fled the Greek island of Santorini by late Tuesday, shaken by a continuous series of earthquakes that have been striking since the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ticking-time-bomb-as-sewage-leaks-threaten-akrotiri-salt-lake
A major environmental crisis is unfolding at Akrotiri Salt Lake, as sewage leaks and chemical discharges threaten Cyprus’ most important wetland...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-signs-order-suspending-dei-employees
In a significant move under the new Trump administration, the White House confirmed that federal employees working in diversity offices will be placed on paid leave as part of the shutdown of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/works-announced-to-improve-the-agios-dometios-crossing
Improvement works on the Agios Dometios crossing are set to commence on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, and are expected to continue until May 21, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-see-€1-billion-in-profits-as-npl-s-decline-in-2024
Cypriot banks reported impressive financial growth in the first nine months of 2024, with total profits reaching €952.5 million after taxes, a sharp rise from €602.92 million by mid-year.
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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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-a-year-of-change-and-controversy-in-cyprus
2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-general-strike-continues-in-occupied-areas-over-cost-of-living-reforms
The general strike called by 32 unions across both public and private sectors in the occupied territories continues for a second day today, as workers protest proposed amendments to key regulations affecting their livelihoods. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/was-it-a-bird-strike-or-did-russian-air-defences-shoot-down-the-jet
A plane crash in Kazakhstan on December 26, 2024, has raised serious questions about the involvement of Russian air defences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2025-a-year-of-transition
There is no doubt that 2025 will be a pivotal year for the Cyprus problem as we have historically understood it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-signs-major-deal-for-airport-upgrades-to-boost-passenger-traffic
Cyprus has officially signed an agreement to settle long-standing disputes over its international airports. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘murder-hornet-successfully-eradicated-from-u-s
The invasive northern giant hornet, often referred to as the "murder hornet," has been declared eradicated from the United States after an intensive, multi-year effort....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/finance-minister-signs-agreements-on-cryptocurrency-and-tax-information-sharing
Cyprus' Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, has officially signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreements (MCAA) under the Global Forum of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-exclusive-u-s-military-training-as-first-non-nato-country
Cyprus and the United States are taking another major step in strengthening their defense relationship....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-counterfeit-euro-banknotes-circulating-ahead-of-holiday-season
With the festive season approaching, the Cyprus Police have issued a warning about counterfeit euro banknotes circulating in the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-screen-time-among-cypriot-teens-sparks-concern
A new survey has raised alarms over the growing dependence on digital devices among adolescents in Cyprus, with nearly half of young people reporting constant online contact....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/limassol-s-growth-deserves-equal-support
Who is driving development projects in Limassol, and how far have they progressed? Who decides how state development funds are allocated, and based on what criteria?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/coffee-island-enters-india-sets-sights-on-multinational-growth
Coffee Island, the popular Greek coffee chain, is making waves in the global market with its first store opening in India, set for December in New Delhi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rics-cyprus-property-price-index-with-kpmg-in-cyprus-announces-results-of-2024-q3
On behalf of KPMG in Cyprus, Christophoros Anayiotos, Board Member and Head of the Real Estate Industry Group, stated:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-american-community-in-queens-divided-as-us-election-stirs-deep-tensions
In Astoria, Queens—a long-standing Greek-American hub—the upcoming U.S. election has created deep rifts in a typically tight-knit community....
