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1. PwC: Slow progress in gender equality in the workplace

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-slow-progress-in-gender-equality-in-the-workplace

To mark International Women’s Day 2024, PwC has released two studies, the Women in Work Index and Inclusion Matters, finding that global progress on achieving gender parity at work continues at a sluggish rate....

2. Albania reopens Soviet-era air base amid Russian threat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/albania-reopens-soviet-era-air-base-amid-russian-threat

NATO member Albania, which has no fighter jets of its own, opened a rebuilt Soviet-era air base to serve NATO aircraft on Monday amid an increased threat from Russia, Prime Minister Edi Rama said....

3. Netherlands tops global pension charts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netherlands-tops-global-pension-charts

A recent analysis by the Mercer CFA Institute has identified European nations as leaders in global pension systems. The Netherlands secures the top spot in the rankings, with Iceland and Denmark following closely behind....

4. International study finds potential adverse effects from COVID vaccines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-study-finds-potential-adverse-effects-from-covid-vaccines

A recent study examining nearly 100 million vaccinated individuals across eight countries reaffirmed the known links between COVID-19 vaccines and certain adverse effects....

5. Greece joins 28 nations in recognizing same-sex families

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-joins-28-nations-in-recognizing-same-sex-families

In a groundbreaking move, Greece has joined over 37 nations in granting recognition and equal rights to families with same-sex parents....

6. Cyprus' 3.7% greenhouse gas increase stands out in EU

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-3-7-greenhouse-gas-increase-stands-out-in-eu

In the third quarter of 2023, greenhouse gas emissions through economic activity had increased by 3.7% in Cyprus and decreased by 7.1%......

7. Growth in women's roles in science and engineering

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/growth-in-women-s-roles-in-science-and-engineering

Women made up 44% of the science and engineering workforce in Cyprus in 2022, a trend that aligns with the EU average of 41%, according to Eurostat data released on the UN's International Day of Women and Girls in Science....

8. Cyprus drowning in trash as stats report more waste, less recycling

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-drowning-in-trash-as-stats-report-more-waste-less-recycling

Brace yourselves, Cyprus – we've got a waste problem. The latest data from Eurostat, the EU's number cruncher, shows that in 2022, we each tossed out a whopping 673 kg of municipal waste....

9. Unveiling February's charms across iconic cities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unveiling-february-s-charms-across-iconic-cities

Often overlooked as a prime month for travel, February reveals its hidden allure, inviting explorers to discover the captivating beauty of European destinations. ...

10. Nicosia ranks 17th in European Quality of Life

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-ranks-17th-in-european-quality-of-life-–-beats-athens-at-27th

A recent survey by the European Commission reveals that Nicosia residents are overwhelmingly satisfied with their quality of life, with 86% expressing contentment. ...

11. Denmark's queen passes crown to new king in historic move

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/denmark-s-queen-passes-crown-to-new-king-in-historic-move

Denmark entered a new era as Queen Margrethe II, the long-reigning monarch, handed over the role of sovereign to her son, Frederik X....

12. Finland and Sweden hit -40°C, breaking winter records

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finland-and-sweden-hit-40°c-breaking-winter-records

In an unprecedented turn of weather events, Finland and Sweden were plunged into the depths of winter as temperatures hit a bone-chilling minus 40 degrees Celsius, marking the coldest recorded temperatures of the season. ...

13. Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to relinquish throne on Jan. 14

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/denmark-s-queen-margrethe-ii-to-relinquish-throne-on-jan-14

In a surprising New Year's Eve announcement, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark revealed her decision to step down from the throne on January 14, 2024. ...

14. Maersk containers lost at sea, Danish cleanup efforts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-maersk-containers-lost-at-sea-danish-cleanup-efforts

Cleanup efforts are underway along the Danish North Sea coastline as a Maersk container ship lost numerous containers during Storm Pia, just days before Christmas....

15. Life2vec, an AI algorithm, predicts your future with high accuracy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/life2vec-an-ai-algorithm-predicts-your-future-with-high-accuracy

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have introduced an algorithm named 'Life2vec' that leverages personal life stories to forecast an individual's future, including potential lifespan. ...

16. Denmark declares epidemic as mycoplasma pneumoniae surges

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/denmark-declares-epidemic-as-mycoplasma-pneumoniae-surges

Danish health officials have officially declared an epidemic due to a surge in cases caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, the same bacteria linked to a recent outbreak in China. ...

17. Renewable energy hits 17.2%, eyes soaring heights in 2023

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/renewable-energy-hits-17-2-eyes-soaring-heights-in-2023

The share of energy consumption from renewable energy resources (RES) in 2022 has reached 17.2% in Cyprus and is expected to increase further in 2023 and in the following years, according to the annual report of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) for 2022 presented on Wednesday to the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides....

18. Pocket drain or green gain? Denmark's tricky tax call

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pocket-drain-or-green-gain-denmark-s-tricky-tax-call

Airports Council International Europe has issued a cautionary note to the Danish Government, discouraging the introduction of a passenger tax averaging 100 Danish krone or $14 (€13.41) on air travel....

19. Business booms and busts in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/business-booms-and-busts-in-cyprus

Newly released data from Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union, provides insights into the business landscape in 2021. The rate of "enterprise births"...

20. Which European country bears the brunt of energy costs?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/which-european-country-bears-the-brunt-of-energy-costs

The pre-tax prices of electricity and natural gas soared after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but they're now on the decline. Although slightly higher than the second half of 2022, the final prices for customers, including taxes, reached their peak in the first half of 2023....

21. European nations turn to Cyprus for safe passage amid Middle East crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-nations-turn-to-cyprus-for-safe-passage-amid-middle-east-crisis

As the international community closely monitors developments in Israel and the Gaza Strip, Cyprus stands prepared to provide humanitarian assistance in this Middle East crisis. ...

22. Netherlands tops global pension rankings with AI-driven excellence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netherlands-tops-global-pension-rankings-with-ai-driven-excellence

A new analysis, ranking 47 pension systems across the world, has shed light on the growing impact of AI on pension systems....

23. Cyprus secures third place in 'The Economist' economic pentathlon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-third-place-in-the-economist-economic-pentathlon

With three gold and two silver medals, Cyprus ranks third in The Economist’s economic pentathlon which has calculated how the 27 EU member states perform on the five major challenges facing them, namely demand/inflation, debt, demography, decarbonisation and decoupling from the world’s autocracies....

24. World's dogs considering vegan diet for a greener planet

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-s-dogs-considering-vegan-diet-for-a-greener-planet

If all the world’s dogs went vegan it would save more greenhouse gas emissions than those produced by the UK, according to research advocating the environmental benefits of plant-based pets....

25. Children in Cyprus in jeopardy as 31,000 at risk of poverty

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-in-cyprus-in-jeopardy-as-31-000-at-risk-of-poverty

In 2022, 24.7% (almost 20 million) of the children (aged less than 18 years) in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU. In Cyprus, this percentage stood at 18.1% (about 31 thousand children)....

26. Just a breath away from a new tourism record

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/just-a-breath-away-from-a-new-tourism-record

Hermes Airports statistics reveal that August achieved an unprecedented milestone in air traffic, with a total of 1.516 million passengers. When examining this figure in terms of arrivals and tourist arrivals, it amounts to 511,387 arrivals. ...

27. Cyprus' 2022 workweek exceeds EU

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-2022-workweek-exceeds-eu

In 2022, the usual working week for people aged 20-64 in Cyprus averaged 39.5 hours, above the EU average at 37.5 hours, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, on Wednesday....

28. Cyprus inflation skyrockets to 3.1% in August

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-inflation-skyrockets-to-3-1-in-august

The annual inflation rate in Cyprus saw a rise to 3.1% in August 2023, up from 2.4% in July....

29. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is your passport to health

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-european-health-insurance-card-ehic-is-your-passport-to-health

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a valuable resource for European citizens, providing access to essential healthcare services during temporary stays in 27 European Union (EU) countries. ...

30. Deputy Minister Koumis paves way for more seats to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-minister-koumis-paves-way-for-more-seats-to-cyprus

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis had important contacts in recent days in Stockholm and Helsinki, with the aim of increasing the number of air seats offered to our country for the next year....

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