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1321. Study reveals high-dose IV vitamin C combined with chemotherapy improves survival in advanced pancreatic cancer

1322. Commission approves €2.6 million agreement with UNDP to advance CMP efforts

The European Commission has entered into a €2.6 million partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance the efforts of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)....

1323. FT: EU and South America strike historic trade deal amid controversy

The European Union and Mercosur, a bloc of four South American countries, have finalized a landmark trade deal after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement establishes a massive market of 700 million people, removing tariffs on over 90% of goods traded between the two regions....

1324. AI in Finance: Embrace the Future or Be Left Behind

Technology is changing how we do everything, and finance is no different. ...

1325. Didn’t know? Should’ve asked!

The Presidential Office appears to be in search of the 200 companies that have invested in Cyprus—a surprising development given the article published in "K" on November 24th....

1326. Astromeritis-Evrychou motorway on track for completion by 2025, says Transport Minister

he long-awaited Astromeritis-Evrychou motorway project, a key initiative connecting the Troodos region with Nicosia, is steadily advancing toward completion, according to Cyprus's Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis....

1327. Whistleblower exposes Thessaloniki art gallery forgery scandal

Wednesday’s raid on a Thessaloniki art gallery that is believed to have been trading in forgeries was prompted by a tipoff from a whistleblower who testified to the police’s Cultural Heritage and Antiquities Department on November 19, Kathimerini has learned....

1328. Ministry mulls subsidies for 'vulnerable' boat owners amid Marina fee dispute

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works is considering subsidies for "vulnerable" boat owners, sparking a mix of curiosity and skepticism over who qualifies as "vulnerable" in this context....

1329. Commission's migration challenge: Syria and political hurdles complicate new EU legislation

According to an article by Pavlos Xanthoulis, the European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, prepares to unveil a new migration and refugee framework in February 2025, significant challenges loom, from escalating conflict in Syria to contentious legal and political disputes within the EU. ...

1330. Nationally funded research project DYNAMO to redefine energy sharing within communities

The first meeting of the consortium for the DYNAMO project (Decentralized Energy Management Platform for Smart Communities) was recently held, launching the project which aims to redefine energy sharing and transactions within communities....

1331. Intrakat’s €1 million debt to Cypriot subcontractors sparks legal action

Greek-owned construction company Intrakat, which was contracted to build part of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous motorway in Cyprus, is facing significant financial troubles, leaving behind nearly €1 million in debts to seven local subcontractors and suppliers....

1332. Cyprus in turmoil as labor disputes shake key sectors

According to a report by Dorita Yiannakou in today's 'Oikonomiki', labor disputes across several key sectors in Cyprus are causing widespread unrest, as workers and unions push for improved conditions and contract renewals....

1333. African workers unite for historic labour conference

African migrant workers and labour activists gathered in Nicosia's Old Town on Sunday for Cyprus's first-ever African Workers’ Conference....

1334. Larnaca Marina boat owners plan protest over docking fees

Boat owners at Larnaca Marina are gearing up for a protest to voice their frustration over rising mooring fees. ...

1335. Heartbreak in Cyprus: 36-year-old mother dies two days after giving birth

A community is in mourning following the tragic death of 36-year-old Stella Michael, who passed away just two days after giving birth to her second child....

1336. Bird conservation heroes fight poaching in Cyprus

In Cyprus, the battle against illegal bird trapping continues with determination and success, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS)....

1337. Minimum income recipients allegedly renting T/C properties for pennies

A shocking new controversy has emerged involving recipients of the minimum guaranteed income who are allegedly renting valuable Turkish Cypriot properties for an incredibly low price. ...

1338. Cypriot antiquities return home from the UK

In a heartwarming and significant step for Cyprus, a collection of ancient Cypriot antiquities has been successfully repatriated from the United Kingdom....

1339. Major companies eye Cyprus as European HQ, says annual securities report

The President of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides, met with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) at the Presidential Palace to receive their 2023 annual report. ...

1340. Greece needs 300,000 foreign workers amid labor shortage

It is estimated that Greece’s labor market needs more than 300,000 workers from other countries, from dishwashers to chefs to carpenters, machine operators and electricians to web and software developers....

1341. Cyprus strengthens military strategy with focus on US armaments

Cyprus has been making strategic shifts in its military and diplomatic approach, particularly with regard to its relationship with NATO and its defense infrastructure, according to an article by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

1342. Cyprus poised to join U.S. Visa Waiver Program after key final steps

Cyprus is on the verge of joining the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, with just a few minor issues remaining to be addressed, according to a report by Dorita Yiannakou....

1343. Macron celebrates Notre-Dame’s restoration

Emmanuel Macron has praised the craftsmen and women who worked tirelessly to restore Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was devastated by a fire in 2019. ...

1344. The Greek Orthodox priest at the center of ''anti-woke'' education

The ideological conflict in the US has shifted from a traditional left-versus-right divide to a new dichotomy: “woke” versus “anti-woke.”...

1345. NATO surrounds Chinese ship over undersea cable sabotage

Authorities are investigating the deliberate cutting of two undersea internet cables connecting Finland and Sweden to Central Europe last week, suspecting sabotage by a Chinese cargo vessel. ...

1346. Stella Kyriakides earns an A- for health leadership

The European Commission's first team under Ursula von der Leyen for the 2019-2024 term has had a tumultuous and significant five years....

1347. Vatican faces pension crisis despite its wealth

Pope Francis made a surprising announcement this week, revealing that the Vatican's pension fund is in serious trouble and might not be able to pay pensions in the future unless big changes are made....

1348. NATO, foxes, and airbags: Cyprus' political circus rolls on

Christodoulides is trying to get us into NATO, Mitsotakis is working behind the scenes to help us, AKEL is having a meltdown, Turkey is telling us to forget about it, and the Fox from Argaka (Averof Neofytou) is shouting that the idea was his....

1349. U.S. moves forward with $680 million arms deal to Israel

The Biden administration is moving forward with a $680 million arms deal with Israel, even as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. ...

1350. Cyprus secures €115 million in second payment under EU recovery plan

Cyprus has received its second payment under the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), with €115 million granted after successfully fulfilling 37 out of 38 agreed milestones....