https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-and-trump-clash-over-credit-for-gaza-ceasefire-deal
After months of intense negotiations, a long-awaited ceasefire agreement in Gaza was finally achieved, but not without a little drama over who should take the credit. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-donates-108-307-80€-to-the-cyprus-anti-cancer-society-supporting-its-great-work-for-yet-another-year
For the 12th consecutive year, the company remains a steadfast supporter of the Society’s valuable work, actively supporting initiatives that promote the care and respect for the dignity and quality of life of people with cancer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sexual-harassment-allegations-rock-cyprus-sports
The Police are currently investigating a sexual harassment case involving a female soccer player after an official complaint was filed. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-passport-scandal-trial-postponed-for-ex-minister-and-associates
The high-profile case involving naturalizations under the Cyprus Investment Program has been postponed, with proceedings now set to resume on March 18, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-69-000-migrants-arrive-in-east-med-as-cyprus-faces-rising-numbers
In 2024, Cyprus found itself in a challenging situation as one of the two EU regions where irregular arrivals of migrants and refugees actually increased, according to new data from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/car-fire-shuts-down-lane-on-nicosia-larnaca-highway
A vehicle fire on the Nicosia-Larnaca highway caused some disruption this morning, leading to the closure of one lane just before the Rizoelia roundabout....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unions-push-back-on-new-foreign-worker-rules
Trade unions are clashing over the proposed framework for regulating the employment of workers from third countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-begin-installing-smart-meters-in-february
Starting on February 1st, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will begin installing smart meters in homes and businesses across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-marina-set-for-€1-5-million-upgrade
The Council of Ministers has approved €1.5 million for the dredging and renovation of Larnaca Marina, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-greenlights-bold-bills-to-empower-breastfeeding-mothers
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved two Ministry of Health bills designed to revolutionize public and workplace support for breastfeeding in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-parliamentary-leader-visits-pournara-migrant-center
The President of Spain’s Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol Socias, visited the Pournara First Reception Centre in Cyprus on Tuesday, shedding light on the shared challenges of migration faced by both countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-to-prioritize-security-on-all-fronts-during-its-eu-presidency
Poland has laid out an ambitious roadmap for its 2025 Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with security taking center stage. Ambassador Marek Szczepanowski presented the priorities on Tuesday at the House of Europe in Nicosia, under the presidency’s guiding motto: “Security, Europe!”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-explosion-targets-empty-limassol-home
A bomb explosion in the early hours of Wednesday, January 15, shook the Limassol district, targeting the home of a 34-year-old woman. While the property is newly built and uninhabited, the incident has sparked intense police scrutiny....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/president-s-banking-measures-spark-surge-in-first-home-loans
President Nikos Christodoulides' efforts to support citizens through new banking measures are beginning to yield results. Meetings held in December with the CEOs of Cyprus’ two major banks, Bank of Cyprus (BoC) and Hellenic Bank (HB), appear to have sparked a tangible interest in first-home mortgage schemes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mafia-state-probe-nears-end-as-anastasiades-testimony-looms
The high-profile investigation into allegations from the controversial book Mafia State is reaching its final stages, with Australian lawyer Gabrielle McIntyre arriving in Cyprus this week to oversee the process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelenskyy-offers-ukrainian-firefighters-to-help-battle-california-wildfires
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to a remark from Donald Trump Jr. by offering to send Ukrainian firefighters to help battle the devastating wildfires in California....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-900-syrians-withdraw-asylum-in-cyprus
In a surprising development, more than 900 Syrians in Cyprus have either withdrawn their asylum applications or revoked their international protection status in just one month, signaling a shift in migration patterns. ...
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/news/president-christodoulides-invites-journalists-for-vasilopita
On Monday, President Nikos Christodoulides hosted a special reception at the Presidential Palace to celebrate the New Year with media workers and to announce a new initiative aimed at addressing the challenges facing the sector. ...
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/a-force-under-pressure-can-the-police-reform-before-it-s-too-late
The government seems to be giving the Police Force’s leadership and its political supervisor some time to make meaningful changes to address both the lack of efficiency and corruption within the Force. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sanctions-hit-two-cyprus-based-companies
In the latest wave of sanctions targeting entities aiding Russia’s war on Ukraine, two Cyprus-based companies have found themselves under the spotlight, further deepening the political tension surrounding the ongoing conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airports-hit-record-breaking-passenger-traffic-in-2024
Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports hit an all-time high in 2024, marking a milestone for Cyprus’ travel sector, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-ai-to-shake-up-banking-putting-thousands-of-jobs-at-risk
The global banking industry is bracing for a seismic shift as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize the sector. A recent study by Bloomberg Intelligence predicts that up to 200,000 jobs in banking will be eliminated over the next three to five years as AI takes over tasks currently performed by employees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-eu-shake-up-includes-higher-schengen-visa-fees-stricter-border-checks-and-key-new-citizenship-rules
In 2024, the European Union implemented several significant changes impacting the Schengen Area and EU citizenship rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/no-prisoner-escapes-today-but-plenty-of-political-drama
We begin today’s column with breaking news: today, we haven’t had a single prisoner escape. Of course, it’s still morning, so we don’t know how the day will unfold....
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/news/authorities-warn-of-dangerous-products-in-the-european-market
Dangerous products and items containing hazardous chemicals have been identified in the European market, according to an announcement by the Labour Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-contractor-s-agreement-being-terminated
The Agriculture Minister, Maria Panayiotou, informed the Parliamentary Committee on Environment that the contract with the Akamas contractor is being terminated due to breached terms. ...
