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1201. Magical Christmas with Lidl Cyprus

At Lidl Cyprus, Christmas is a time when giving and caring are of even greater importance....

1202. 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. ...

1203. New 'trend' of deep fake nude photos

Organizations and internet safety experts are raising alarms over the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create realistic but fake nude images of real women....

1204. TIME magazine to name Trump 'Person of the Year'

Donald Trump is expected to be named 'Person of the Year' by Time magazine....

1205. 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. ...

1206. 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....

1207. Cyprus recalls 11,000 Mazda Demio cars over faulty airbags

The Cyprus government is facing a growing issue involving hundreds of cars that need to be recalled due to faulty airbags. Specifically, about 11,000 Mazda Demio vehicles, imported as used cars from non-EU countries,...

1208. Cyprus and Jordan strengthen defence ties

Cyprus and Jordan have strengthened their military partnership with a new Defence Cooperation Agreement, signed during Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas' visit to Amman on Wednesday....

1209. US expands Cyprus defence role

US defence cooperation with Cyprus just took a significant step forward. Thanks to a new amendment to the US National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA), ...

1210. Cyprus reclaims rare antiquities from the US

Cyprus celebrated the return of 266 valuable antiquities on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in cultural repatriation....

1211. Bean Bar brings Christmas magic to life

Christmas time is here again, and Bean Bar invites us to experience the magic of the most beautiful time of the year and to make the true meaning of the holidays come true by supporting children in need....

1212. Cyprus and Oman sign double taxation deal to boost trade and investment

The Republic of Cyprus and the Sultanate of Oman have signed a new agreement aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion....

1213. Tatar courts German investors while rejecting a united Cyprus

In a bid to boost the economy of the self-declared Turkish Cypriot state, Ersin Tatar is calling on international investors, particularly from Germany, to explore opportunities in the occupied territories....

1214. 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. ...

1215. Moody’s Nick Hill on financial risks and opportunities for 2025

In an insightful conversation with Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, Nick Hill discusses the key macroeconomic risks and opportunities facing the region in 2025....

1216. 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. ...

1217. 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....

1218. Cutting-edge American rifles boost Cyprus' security forces

According to a report by Kathimerini reporter Yiannis Ioannou, the ties between the United States and Cyprus continue to grow stronger, now making a practical impact on the field....

1219. Luigi Mangione: The Ivy League graduate turned suspected murderer

In a saga that feels ripped straight from a Netflix thriller, Luigi Mangione, a once-promising Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland family, finds himself at the center of one of the year’s most jaw-dropping scandals....

1220. Stella Michaelidou, AIDS NGO president, arrested in alleged €122K fraud case

Police have arrested Stella Michaelidou, the 66-year-old president of the Support Centre for People Living with HIV/AIDS (K.Y.F.A.A.), amid serious financial fraud charges....

1221. ''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....

1222. Sense of optimism surrounds roadblock talks

1223. Successful PhD Symposium Showcases Groundbreaking Research at the UNIC’s Media and Communications PhD Programme

The annual PhD Symposium hosted by the University of Nicosia Department of Communications on Thursday, December 7th, proved to be a resounding success, drawing a diverse audience of academics, alumni, current students, and professionals....

1224. The Banker: Bank of Cyprus wins Bank of the Year award again for 2024

The Banker, one of the leading international publications focused on banking and finance, has named Bank of Cyprus the Bank of the Year in Cyprus in its 2024 awards....

1225. BBF Takes the Stage at MAPIC Cannes, Unveiling KEAN – A New Landmark Driving Global Interest

BBF's successful participation in the 2024 edition of MAPIC, the leading international retail and real estate event held from November 26–28 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, provided the perfect backdrop for unveiling BBF's new landmark, KEAN...

1226. 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. ...

1227. Rare bird reappears after more than a century

A rare bird species has been confirmed to be breeding in Herefordshire for the first time in over 140 years....

1228. Cypriot wine earns a spot on Financial Times’ prestigious Christmas List

A wine crafted from a rare Cypriot indigenous grape variety, produced by the boutique Makarounas Winery in Letymbou, Paphos, has achieved a significant distinction: it has been included in the Financial Times’ list of 51 “Best White Wines for Christmas.”...

1229. Europe shines in global race for smarter power grids, but China gains ground

Europe is at the forefront of innovation in electricity grid technology, sharing the lead with Japan in global patent filings over the past decade....

1230. The surprising rise of al-Jolani and its implications for Syria and Cyprus

No one expected that al-Jolani, a man who began his journey in the Salafi jihadism of al-Qaeda’s Syrian branch, would lead such a counteroffensive from the anti-Assad Sunni opposition....