https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-smashes-tourism-records-with-over-4-million-visitors-in-2024
Cyprus is celebrating a record-breaking year for tourism, with 2024 marking the first time the island welcomed over four million visitors. A total of 4,040,200 tourists arrived last year, surpassing the previous record of 3,976,777 set in 2019. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tiktok-faces-u-s-shutdown-by-this-sunday-could-europe-be-next
TikTok, the global social media sensation with 170 million monthly users in the U.S., is set to shut down its operations in America this Sunday, Jan. 19....
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/first-cypriot-appointed-to-helm-global-shipping-powerhouse
The appointment of a Cypriot as Secretary General/CEO of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is a major vote of confidence in the Cypriot shipping industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/orthodoxou-aviation-ltd-–-general-sales-representative-of-anima-wings-in-cyprus
We are pleased to announce that starting from May 2024, Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) of Anima Wings in Cyprus, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-sets-sights-on-year-round-tourism
Cyprus has long been known for its sun-drenched beaches and azure seas, but a new vision is emerging to transform the island into a full-time tourist destination within the next five years. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-launches-cabin-crew-recruitment-days-in-larnaca
Wizz Air, EMEA's most environmentally sustainable airline , is thrilled to invite aspiring professionals in Cyprus to take part in its Cabin Crew Open Day Recruitment events in Larnaca this January. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-at-a-political-crossroads-new-faces-big-promises-and-uncertain-futures
The political landscape in Cyprus is shifting, as traditional parties face growing public frustration and new figures step into the spotlight. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-patent-office-seeks-clarity-on-turkaegean-trademark
In what is seen as a procedural yet significant development, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has requested further clarifications from Turkey regarding its choice of the term “TurkAegean” to promote local tourism, Kathimerini has learned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exciting-beyond-sea-and-sun-conference-to-shape-cyprus-tourism-future
Cyprus is gearing up for a pivotal event tomorrow, with the ''Beyond Sea and Sun'' conference set to bring together key players from the global tourism industry to discuss the future of the island's tourism sector.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-whole-year-of-free-fuel-from-mypetrolina-app-for-10-lucky-winners
MyPetrolina app Christmas campaign concluded successfully with the announcement of the 10 grand winners, each set to enjoy a whole year of free automotive fuel! The winners were announced at the Headquarters of Petrolina in Larnaka on January 8, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-greece-and-egypt-team-up-to-boost-business-opportunities
Entrepreneurs and businesses eyeing opportunities in the Eastern Mediterranean have reason to celebrate. Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt have formalized a powerful partnership with the establishment of a Trilateral Business Council...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/democracy-s-final-form-when-digital-capitalism-perfects-the-free-market-of-power
The convergence of two recent developments signals a profound transformation in how democracy operates in the digital age....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfires-turn-malibu-and-hollywood-hills-into-a-charred-wasteland
The skies above Los Angeles resemble a post-apocalyptic scene as wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the county. Malibu, the Hollywood Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods have been hit especially hard, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving destruction in their wake....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/antidepressants-exposed-myths-controversies-and-the-truth-behind-the-pills
Even if you’ve never taken antidepressants, you’re likely familiar with the criticism and controversy surrounding them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jean-marie-le-pen-founder-of-france-s-far-right-national-front-dies-at-96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France's far-right National Front (Front National) party, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 96, according to reports from French media. Known for his unapologetic nationalism and controversial rhetoric, Le Pen was a divisive figure in French politics for decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-aims-for-cheaper-electricity-with-competitive-market-by-2025
The government is ramping up efforts to bring down electricity costs for households and businesses by July 2025 through the introduction of a competitive electricity market, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced on Tuesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-and-turkey-edge-closer-to-modernizing-customs-union
A significant effort is underway to modernize the Turkish Customs Union, a landmark economic arrangement that has governed trade between Turkey and the European Union (EU) since 1996. ...
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transformative-projects-to-redefine-the-capital
The heart of Cyprus is beating stronger as Nicosia’s mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, unveiled a series of exciting projects that promise to transform the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-turkish-cypriot-experts-unite-to-combat-island-wide-plant-diseases
Greek and Turkish Cypriot experts are working together to stop the spread of harmful plant diseases that are affecting crops across the whole island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legendary-olympian-and-holocaust-survivor-agnes-keleti-passes-away-at-103
Born Ágnes Klein on January 9, 1921, in Budapest, she began her gymnastics training at the age of 4 and became the Hungarian National Champion by 16....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/walmart-s-$100-birkin-dupe-sparks-debate-and-raises-eyebrows
Walmart has caused a stir in the fashion world by offering a knockoff of the renowned Hermès Birkin bag, priced between $78 and $100—far less than the luxury version, which typically starts at $10,000...
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/comment/opinion/the-bizonal-myth-reuniting-cyprus-by-keeping-it-apart
Nearly half a century since the term ''Bizonal Bicommunal Federation'' entered the political discourse in Cyprus, no political party or government has ever explained to the public what this term truly means....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jimmy-carter-champion-of-peace-and-humanity-dies-at-100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a tireless advocate for human rights, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100....
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/life/finland-s-schools-lead-the-charge-against-fake-news-starting-young
In Finland, teaching children how to spot fake news begins as early as preschool, and by the time students reach middle school, they’re adept at analyzing media with a critical eye. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stephen-knight-is-healing-hearts-and-saving-dogs
Stephen Knight, the founder of Dogs Matter, was celebrated as CNN’s Hero of the Year for 2024, recognized for his heartfelt mission of fostering dogs while their owners focus on overcoming addiction....
