https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-looks-to-washington-for-key-defense-and-visa-policy-changes
In a bid to strengthen its relationship with the United States, Cyprus is focusing on two crucial dossiers: lifting the U.S. arms embargo and joining the U.S. Visa Waiver Program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/enigmatic-4-000-year-old-building-found-on-crete
A big, round, 4,000-year-old stone building discovered on a Cretan hilltop is puzzling archaeologists and threatening to disrupt a major airport project on the Greek tourist island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-donations-surge-after-conviction-beating-biden-by-$60m
Donald Trump’s campaign outraised President Joe Biden by more than $60 million last month, according to federal filings that detailed the Republican fundraising explosion sparked by Trump’s felony convictions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-outages-hit-european-countries
Power outages have been reported across Europe, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-pushing-for-ban-on-mobile-phones-in-schools
The measure to ban mobile phones in educational institutions across Cyprus is neither sudden nor unprecedented, stated Minister of Education Athina Michaelidou. She noted that similar measures have been implemented in almost all European countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sony-music-acquires-queen-s-catalogue-for-$1-27-billion
Queen's music catalogue, along with other copyrights, is in the process of being acquired by Sony Music for $1.27 billion, sources have confirmed to Variety.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-academia-to-governance-cyprus-latest-deputy-minister
The establishment of Cyprus's Deputy Ministry of Immigration and International Protection coincided with a challenging period, influenced by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in neighboring Israel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ypsonas-municipality-under-fire-after-residents-pay-for-pipe-repairs
Residents of Ypsonas are grappling with severe disruptions after a major water pipe break left many homes without water for days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mandatory-malpractice-insurance-now-required-for-all-doctors-in-cyprus
A new law passed by the House of Representatives has made malpractice insurance mandatory for all practicing doctors in Cyprus. This legislation requires doctors registered in the Medical Register, as well as medical companies, to maintain an active insurance contract against civil liability for professional negligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/humanitarian-aid-to-gaza-resumes-after-pier-reattached
The transfer of humanitarian aid from Cyprus to Gaza has resumed after US Central Command personnel successfully reattached the command's temporary pier to the Gazan coastline Wednesday, the Pentagon announced on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-department-condemns-hezbollah-s-verbal-attack-on-cyprus
Hezbollah's verbal attack on Cyprus is ''just beyond me,'' State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eu-alliance-against-hezbollah-threats-reinforced
Cyprus, as a member of the European Union, found itself drawn into recent geopolitical tensions involving statements by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/north-korea-and-russia-promise-to-defend-each-other-if-attacked
North Korea and Russia have signed a landmark defense pact, committing to provide immediate military assistance to each other if either country is attacked....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-us-tighten-ties-visa-free-travel-and-arms-deals-on-the-horizon
According to a report written by Yiannis Ioannou, the consolidation of Cyprus-US strategic cooperation and the conclusion of a strategic dialogue agreement have significantly deepened Cypriot-US relations at a critical time,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-cyprus-stands-firm-against-hezbollah-threats
The Republic of Cyprus is not involved in any way in the war conflicts, the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides stressed on Wednesday, noting that the Republic of Cyprus is part of the solution and not part of the problem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-highlights-its-tech-opportunities-at-london-tech-week
The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, alongside the Cyprus Trade Centre in London, represented Cyprus at the ''London Tech Week'' exhibition, held from June 10-12, 2024, at the Olympia Exhibition Center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unesco-recognizes-larnaca-as-cyprus-first-tsunami-ready-city
Larnaca is set to become the first coastal city in Cyprus to implement an early warning system and tsunami evacuation plan...
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/avakoum-abbot-faces-probe-over-€1-3-million-in-undeclared-funds
Police Spokesman Christos Andreou announced that more arrests are possible and the Greek authorities may be called in to assist with investigations related to properties, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/standard-poor-s-upgrades-bank-of-cyprus-rating
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has upgraded Bank of Cyprus’ long-term issuer rating to BB+, just one notch below investment-grade status, and assigned a positive outlook. This comes shortly after the upgrade of Cyprus’ long-term rating to BBB+, also with a positive outlook....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-minister-vafeades-calls-for-fair-climate-laws-in-shipping
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades spoke of the need to prevent the side effects of legislation to tackle climate change on the shipping sector and ports, during discussions in the Transport Council of the EU held on Tuesday in Luxembourg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-extends-electricity-subsidies-amid-high-temperatures
Cyprus will extend electricity subsidies until the end of October to help citizens cope with the high summer temperatures, President Nicos Christodoulides announced after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-cyprus-is-strengthened-with-new-partners
As PwC Cyprus continues its successful re-invention and shift to a new business model, fit and relevant for the new market conditions and opportunities, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chevron-frederick-university-offer-scholarships-for-female-engineers
Frederick University and Chevron are announcing three full scholarships for the academic year 2024-25 for new female students who will enrol in any of the undergraduate programs of study of Frederick University’s School of Engineering in the academic year 2024-25....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stranded-abroad-here-s-what-airlines-must-provide
Flight cancellations and lengthy delays are the primary issues frustrating travelers, according to Trade and Industry Officer Anastasia Stylianides. Addressing these concerns, Stylianides also clarified the rights of passengers when their flights are canceled....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-advocates-von-der-leyen-metsola-re-election
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides voiced on Monday his support for the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola to the posts of President of the Commission and President of the European Parliament respectively....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-cyprus-launch-strategic-dialogue-post-blinken-kombos-meeting
Cyprus and US confirmed Monday the strategic aspect of their relationship and set the timetable for the beginning of the Strategic Dialogue which is going to be starting in September....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/austrian-parliament-leader-in-cyprus-for-talks
The President of the National Council of the Austrian Parliament (Nationalrat) Wolfgang Sobotka, arrives on Tuesday in Cyprus for an official visit......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-cypriot-woman-killed-in-troodos-road-accident
A tragic accident claimed the life of 47-year-old Maria Pasteurcamp, a Ukrainian national with Cypriot citizenship, on Monday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-investment-and-educational-opportunities-rise-in-cyprus
The recent meeting between Cypriot Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kompos and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has underscored the strong and growing ties between Cyprus and the United States......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-in-brussels-for-key-eu-summits
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides is in Brussels to attend the informal European Council and the European People's Party (EPP) informal summit. EU leaders will evaluate the results of the recent European elections and discuss the appointment of new top EU officials....
