https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tariffs-reforms-and-rate-cuts-2025-s-economic-balancing-act
As we look ahead to 2025, experts at UBS are forecasting steady global economic growth, but not without a few bumps along the way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-with-a-dash-of-clouds-and-a-breezy-week-ahead
Good morning, sunshine seekers! If you're heading out today, expect mostly clear skies with a few playful clouds drifting in as the day goes on....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/sip-smart-and-stay-safe-during-boozy-celebrations
The holidays and New Year’s Eve are around the corner, which often brings parties, social gatherings, and a higher chance of alcohol consumption....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-welcomes-new-ambassadors
Yesterday, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed a diverse group of new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Cyprus in a ceremony that also highlighted the country's foreign policy priorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/‘crotch-circles-spark-bikini-line-buzz-in-luton
Luton’s skyline got a peculiar upgrade this morning when a field near the airport unveiled a set of what can only be described as crotch circles — and no, this isn’t a new social media trend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-teen-jailed-in-dubai-for-underage-relationship
An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, has been sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison for engaging in a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-urges-families-to-make-children-during-first-visit-to-corsica
In his first-ever visit to Corsica, Pope Francis delivered a clear message about the need for more children, urging families to embrace parenthood amid declining global birth rates. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-dubai-cracking-down-on-drug-lords-and-money-launderers
Dubai’s glitzy reputation as a playground for Europe’s most notorious drug lords and money launderers may finally be under threat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/young-vandals-cause-damage-at-larnaca-schools
Larnaca schools are facing an ongoing challenge with vandalism, following a series of incidents on Friday, December 13, that left schools in the city damaged....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brace-yourselves-cyprus-—-the-weather-has-plans
It seems the island is getting a brief, moody spell courtesy of a weak low-pressure system. Think of it as the weather equivalent of a guest who pops by uninvited, makes a little fuss, and leaves before you really get annoyed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mango-founder-isak-andic-dies-at-71-after-tragic-accident
Isak Andic, the visionary behind global fashion brand Mango, tragically passed away at the age of 71 following an accident during a family excursion. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hungarian-women-held-over-€58-5m-property-case
Two women, aged 61 and 53, are facing serious charges tied to the alleged illegal sale of Greek Cypriot properties worth €58.5 million in the occupied areas of Akanthos, Ayios Ambrosios, and Kalograia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/50-000-vehicles-in-cyprus-face-recall-over-defective-takata-airbags
Cyprus could see up to 50,000 cars recalled due to the dangerous Takata airbags, a defective part responsible for deaths and injuries around the world, including in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-last-chances-—-the-uk-s-view-on-cyprus-nato-and-post-brexit-hurdles
In an interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou , British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the more pressing and controversial issues shaping relations between the UK and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-amphetamine-crisis-that-toppled-assad
The rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria came as a surprise to many. After a fierce, multi-day assault, rebel forces captured the capital, Damascus, on Sunday, forcing Assad to flee to Russia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/elon-musk-becomes-first-person-to-achieve-a-$400-billion-net-worth
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reached an unprecedented milestone: a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-mp-s-take-a-break-from-banking-on-reform
Yesterday, we witnessed one of the most evenly matched votes ever held in the Cyprus Parliament. MPs were called to vote on the proposal from AKEL for a one-off tax on bank profits....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mps-vote-on-major-bills-including-tax-hikes-and-baby-bonuses
The Cyprus Parliament was busy on Thursday, voting on a series of important bills that could reshape the island's economic landscape and support families....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asma-assad-not-welcome-in-the-uk-says-foreign-secretary
The British wife of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, Asma Assad, has been confirmed as a sanctioned individual and is "not welcome" in the UK, according to Foreign Secretary David Lammy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-stray-to-star-how-a-rescue-dog-from-cyprus-is-changing-lives-in-the-uk
Sometimes, the best heroes come with wagging tails and floppy ears. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-slow-syrian-asylum-withdrawals-amid-ongoing-instability
The flow of Syrians requesting to withdraw their asylum applications in Cyprus remains low, despite the growing number of inquiries from individuals seeking information about the process. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-helping-hand-or-a-family-plan
The government unveiled a plan a month ago aimed at boosting the purchasing power of young people to meet their housing needs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/festive-glamour-and-luxury-at-nicosia-s-highest-point
This December, the 33rd floor of the iconic 360 Tower in the heart of Nicosia transforms into the ultimate holiday destination, offering an experience of unmatched luxury and festive brilliance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-pm-finally-visits-cyprus-–-53-years-later-and-just-in-time-for-more-leaks
The British Prime Minister is in Cyprus today for a working visit. The last time a British Prime Minister visited Cyprus was 53 years ago. Yes, you’re thinking what we’re all thinking: before the Turkish invasion of 1974. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/underworld-tied-to-mismanagement-of-turkish-cypriot-properties
The latest twist in the ongoing scandal of mismanaged Turkish Cypriot properties involves claims that underworld figures are involved in illegal leasing deals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-man-is-entitled-to-do-whatever-he-wants-–-kostas-malekkos
A wave of criticism has followed controversial comments made by former footballer Kostas Malekkos on a popular TV show, with the Pancyprian Association of Single Parent Families and Friends demanding accountability from both the police and the Broadcasting Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/money-transfers-in-10-seconds-coming-to-cyprus
Starting on January 9, 2025, Cyprus will join the rest of the SEPA zone (33 countries) in offering instant bank transfers, revolutionizing how payments are made....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/expect-perfect-weather-for-chillin-at-home
A weak high-pressure system is currently hanging out over the region, but don't get too comfortable — a relatively cold air mass is heading our way by Friday to keep things fresh....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-dust-has-yet-to-settle-in-syria
Many Syrian parents at my child’s school expressed a desire to return home now that Bashar al-Assad’s regime has collapsed. I urged them to wait. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-prime-minister-and-cyprus-president-tackle-key-issues
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Cyprus on Monday was more than just a diplomatic formality — it was a historic moment. ...
