https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hollywood-star-rudy-youngblood-fights-deportation-from-greece
Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood, best known for his lead role in Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto, is facing deportation from Greece after his visa expired in November 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/belgium-becomes-first-eu-country-to-ban-disposable-e-cigarettes
Belgium has made history as the first country in the European Union to ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes (vapes), a move aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young people and protecting the environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-to-celebrate-new-year-s-eve-with-silent-fireworks-for-the-first-time
Athens is introducing a fresh, thoughtful twist to its New Year’s Eve festivities this year with the debut of silent fireworks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/santa-clad-bikers-bring-holiday-joy-to-makarios-hospital
For the ninth consecutive Christmas Eve, the rumble of engines echoed through the streets of Nicosia, but it wasn’t just another biker parade—it was the Chopper Club Cyprus on a heartfelt mission to spread joy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/17-years-on-panayiotis-netzati-s-escape-remains-an-unsolved-mystery
It’s been 17 years since Panayiotis Netzati, convicted of one of the most shocking crimes in Cyprus, escaped from the Central Prison on October 14, 2007....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-plan-to-reclaim-the-panama-canal-raises-eyebrows
President-elect Donald Trump laid out a dramatic vision for his return to the White House during a speech in Phoenix, Arizona, mixing familiar promises with controversial new proposals....
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/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-under-fire-how-public-pressure-forced-a-shake-up
Over the past decade, Cypriot banks have paid over €500 million to the state through a special levy known as the ''double tax.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-nine-year-old-among-the-dead-200-injured
A festive evening in the eastern German city of Magdeburg turned into a horrific tragedy on Friday when a car drove through a crowded Christmas market, killing five people, including a nine-year-old child, and injuring more than 200 others....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/what-s-the-best-gift-from-a-spy-agency-a-mind-bending-puzzle-ofcourse
We all know Christmas is the season of giving, but who would expect a spy agency to hand out gifts? And not just any gifts — we're talking about a riddle so complex, it makes your average Christmas cracker puzzle look like child’s play. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-rolls-out-support-measures-for-vulnerable-groups
After a tense voting session last week, when the bill to tax bank profits narrowly failed to pass in Parliament, the Bank of Cyprus seems to be stepping up with measures aimed at helping vulnerable communities across the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-announce-1-interest-rate-reduction
Following the parliamentary approval of the state budget and Tuesday’s meeting at the Presidential Palace with the CEOs of Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos appeared on RIK’s program Challenges on Wednesday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-all-the-magic-happening-at-parklane-resort-spa-in-limassol-this-holiday-season
This holiday season, Parklane, Limassol's luxury resort, invites you to experience something truly extraordinary. A magical world where the enchantment of Christmas blends with the mysterious beauty of the ocean depths. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-teen-jailed-in-dubai-for-underage-relationship
An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, has been sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison for engaging in a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-urges-families-to-make-children-during-first-visit-to-corsica
In his first-ever visit to Corsica, Pope Francis delivered a clear message about the need for more children, urging families to embrace parenthood amid declining global birth rates. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brutal-attack-in-the-heart-of-nicosia-leaves-29-year-old-man-injured
A scene straight out of a movie unfolded on the streets of Nicosia late Sunday night, as a 29-year-old Greek Cypriot man was violently beaten by a group of about 30 young men....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/young-vandals-cause-damage-at-larnaca-schools
Larnaca schools are facing an ongoing challenge with vandalism, following a series of incidents on Friday, December 13, that left schools in the city damaged....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-case-of-the-meddling-mother-in-law
An extraordinary case came before the Larnaca Criminal Court, involving a mother-in-law who set up her 19-year-old son-in-law in an attempt to force him to separate from her daughter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chania-gas-station-bans-fueling-motorcyclists-without-helmets
A gas station in Chania, Crete, has announced a controversial new policy that will no longer provide fuel to any motorcycle—big or small—if the driver or passenger isn’t wearing a helmet. This decision comes in the wake of a tragic accident that claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy in Kissamos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hackathon-on-digital-skills-for-teenagers-encourages-creation-and-innovation
The Future Skills Hub of the European University Cyprus, in collaboration with the Department of Secondary Technical and Vocational Education and Training of the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth, the Youth Board of Cyprus, and IDEP Lifelong Learning, successfully concluded the Hackathon on Digital Skills for Teenagers. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luigi-mangione-the-ivy-league-graduate-turned-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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-death-of-7-year-old-sparks-outrage-over-state-of-public-healthcare-in-cyprus
A tragic incident has sparked widespread anger and calls for accountability after a 7-year-old child from Paphos died following a series of alleged mishandlings by the island's public healthcare system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explore-the-sweet-side-of-cyprus-on-world-mountain-day
This December 11th, Cyprus invites locals and tourists to celebrate World Mountain Day 2024 by exploring its majestic Troodos Mountains and discovering the island’s rich biodiversity, culture, and local products. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-paralimni-christmas-reunion-presidents-politics-and-passports
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. In the festive spirit of Christmas—those days of love when we sing ''Hosanna in the Highest,'' ''The Little Drummer Boy,'' and ''Silent Night''—...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dine-and-donate-for-the-sake-of-vulnerable-children
Get Fresh, a culinary pioneer committed to wholesome and delicious food, is launching a heartwarming initiative to support Hope For Children CRC Policy Center. ...
