https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christmas-in-europe-raises-terrorism-concerns-amid-israel-hamas-conflict
EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ilva Johansson issued a stark warning about the escalating risk of terrorist attacks in Europe, attributing it to the polarization fueled by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europeans-have-grown-weary-of-welcoming-asylum-seekers
Negotiations for the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum are nearing completion, set to be finalized this month. Contrary to expectations, the pact is anticipated to exacerbate rather than remedy the EU's asylum and reception challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-groundbreaking-e-health-project-unveiled
The planning of the project for citizens’ e-health file will last 30 months, but at the same time the implementation of some pillars of the project will begin, said the Chairman of the National e-health Authority (NeHA), Professor Christos N. Schizas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-unveils-historic-regulations-to-safeguard-dog-and-cat-welfare
Stella Kyriakides, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, has unveiled groundbreaking regulations aimed at safeguarding the welfare of dogs and cats across the European Union. This marks the first time such comprehensive rules have been proposed within the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-procopiou-demands-severe-punishment-for-traffickers
Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkides-Procopiou said emphasis should be placed in severe punishment for traffickers.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/major-announcement-positions-cyprus-for-cutting-edge-healthcare
In a significant development, Vivant Medical Investments PLC disclosed plans for AHEPA University Hospital Cyprus on Monday, positioning it as the largest private and fully accredited university hospital in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dac6-revisited-through-the-prism-of-dac8
The Directive on Administration Cooperation (''DAC'') has been amended multiple times since 2011 to allow for the automatic exchange of information across multiple fields of taxation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kedipes-introduces-rent-to-own-scheme-for-vulnerable-households
Starting December 4, the government, in collaboration with KEDIPES, opens applications for the innovative "rent for hire-purchase" scheme. This initiative aims to fully settle loans secured on the main residences of vulnerable households, offering a lifeline to those facing financial challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/partial-reports-of-recent-cyberattacks-in-cyprus-to-be-made-public
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Irene Loizidou Nicolaidou, informed the Parliament's Finance Committee that reports on cyberattacks targeting the Land Registry, University of Cyprus, and Open University...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-the-grand-unveiling-of-smart-nicosia-dreams
In a groundbreaking initiative, the municipality of Leucosia unveiled the Smart Nicosia project on November 20, marking a significant leap towards transforming the city into a smart and livable hub....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commissioner-s-urgent-call-for-sustainable-pesticides-reform
In a significant move for environmental and agricultural sustainability, the European Commission put forth legislative proposals in June 2022 aimed at curbing the use of the most hazardous pesticides. The proposal outlines a bold plan to achieve a 50% reduction by 2030....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-s-one-stop-shop-sparks-green-line-trade-revolution
The European Commission has taken a significant step in facilitating cross-border trade with the introduction of the EU One Stop Shop (EU OSS) for Green Line trade, located in the vibrant city of Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/navigating-gaza-cyprus-confidential-and-financial-turbulence
Discussions on the regional and global implications of the war in Gaza, on tighter anti-money laundering rules in light of the “Cyprus confidential” investigation but also on the lack of adequate legislative follow-up to Parliament’s inquiry into the use of spyware, are on the agenda of the European Parliament session taking place this week in Strasbourg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eyes-$1-22-billion-for-electric-cars
Cyprus is set to undergo a transformative phase with its revised Recovery and Resilience Plan, valued at $1.22 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/icij-shakes-up-european-parliament
The findings of the Cyprus Confidential investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) will be discussed on Wednesday during the Plenary of the European Parliament which will be held in Strasbourg, in the presence of representatives of the Commission and the Council of the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/al-jazeera-report-trial-postponed-as-case-hits-legal-snag
In a significant development, the criminal case involving the Al Jazeera report and events tied to the exceptional naturalization of foreign investors and businessmen saw a postponement on Tuesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-unveils-bold-five-stage-plan-for-gaza-s-humanitarian-lifeline
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Christodoulides, took center stage at the International Humanitarian Conference on Gaza, presenting the intricacies of the ''Amalthea'' Initiative. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-commission-demands-turkey-s-commitment-to-un-framework-on-cyprus
The European Commission’s annual report on Turkey’s EU accession process, presented in Brussels on Wednesday, stressed the need for a Cyprus settlement based on a bizonal bicommunal federation as the only solution that is acceptable by the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imperial-college-london-aids-in-wildfire-management
Cyprus is benefiting from the expertise of one of the world's leading scientific teams specializing in fire management. Professor Guillermo Rein's team from Imperial College London is currently in Cyprus to share their invaluable knowledge and research on a critical issue for the island: wildfires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-bracing-for-profit-squeeze-according-to-moody-s
Moody's believes that Cyprus' small and saturated banking sector, the banks' limited loan portfolio, and low fee and commission income will restrict opportunities for growth in domestic banks' activities and profitability in the long term....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-embraces-cyprus-bold-plan-for-gaza-aid-corridor
The European Commission has welcomed the idea proposed by Cyprus for the creation of a maritime corridor for humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the issue is expected to be part of the discussions in the upcoming Paris conference on Gaza, a spokesperson of the Commission has told the Cyprus News Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-aims-for-cyprus-gaza-humanitarian-route
Efforts to establish a maritime humanitarian corridor between Cyprus and Gaza continue on a technocratic and diplomatic level, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-charts-humanitarian-path-for-gaza-with-us-secretary-of-state
President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, presented a detailed document outlining the steps planned by the Cypriot Authorities for providing humanitarian aid to Gaza during his meeting with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-chosen-for-eu-s-intelligent-cities-challenge
According to a press release issued by the Municipality of Nicosia, "the proposal has been selected to receive guidance from Commission experts for the creation of Local Green Deals, placing Nicosia at the forefront of the green and digital transition"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ppc-becomes-new-owner-of-kotsovolos-in-€200-million-deal
In a significant development, PPC, the Greek energy company, has emerged as the new owner of the popular retail brand "Kotsovolos." This transition was facilitated through a deal with the British group Currys, valuing the acquisition at €200 million, entirely free from loans and lease obligations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-accused-of-turning-a-blind-eye-to-israel-palestine-war
Concerns that the UK Foreign Office has neglected the Israel-Palestine conflict in its tilt to the Indo-Pacific and the pursuit of trade deals across the Middle East is to be investigated by the foreign affairs select committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jetblue-challenges-klm-s-jfk-presence-over-amsterdam-flight-reductions
JetBlue has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to remove KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from John F. Kennedy International Airport after the Dutch government announced plans to reduce flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-queen-is-naked
The fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen about the king who believed he was wearing splendid clothes while, in reality, he was naked, seems to be a fitting analogy for the situation of the European Union and its external policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-engages-european-commission-on-gaza-corridor-proposal
Nicosia's consultations regarding the proposal for a humanitarian corridor from Cyprus to Gaza are at an advanced stage, President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday announcing that tomorrow he will also have contact with the President of the European Commission on the matter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-grapples-with-alarming-gaps-in-youth-employment-and-basic-skills
The Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Labour, Welfare and Social Security, Andreas Kafkalias, expressed concern over the gaps in basic skills and the high percentage of young people not in employment, education, or training (14.7%) in Cyprus. ...