https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ferreira-backs-green-line-trade-for-cyprus-reconciliation
European Union (EU) Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform, Elisa Ferreira, emphasized the pivotal role of Green Line trade in fostering reconciliation in Cyprus during an exclusive interview with Yeni Douzen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-and-akel-neck-and-neck-as-third-place-up-for-grabs
With just two weeks remaining until the elections, a Kathimerini poll reveals a crucially divided electoral landscape in Cyprus, marked by high rates of voter abstention and competitive races for the top political positions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-leader-s-australian-diplomatic-debut-shadows-population-data-discrepancy
Ersin Tatar, the first Turkish Cypriot leader to visit Australia, made headlines as he embarked on a significant diplomatic mission. Reports from the "presidency" reveal that Tatar recently toured the country, marking a pivotal moment in Turkish Cypriot-Australian relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/us-fund-eyes-investment-in-greece-cyprus-israel-sea-link
The US sovereign wealth fund, SWF, is keen on joining the Greece-Cyprus-Israel Great Sea Interconnector project. ADMIE, the Transmission System Operator for the Hellenic Electricity Transmission System, confirmed SWF's interest, which could involve funding or loans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-we-are-not-a-vassal-state-of-the-us
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly reacted during a meeting with his security cabinet following President Biden's warning about a potential major attack on Rafah, Axios' Barak Ravid reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-to-appoint-criminal-investigators-to-tackle-cold-case
The Cyprus Government will make a decisive move today in the long-standing case of Thanassis Nikolaos, President Nicos Christodoulides announced at the start of the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-elevates-maritime-diplomacy-with-new-permanent-rep-to-imo
In a significant diplomatic move, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Kingdom, Kyriacos Kouros, formally assumed his role as the country's new Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-europe-s-safe2eat-campaign-for-third-year
In a concerted effort to bolster consumer confidence and promote food safety across Europe, Cyprus once again stands alongside 17 other nations in the #Safe2Eat campaign, spearheaded by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-negotiation-on-two-state-solution-with-ambiguous-sovereign-equality
A two-state solution with the vague term of sovereign equality will never be negotiated by the Greek Cypriot side, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, stressing that ''we have no secret plan B.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cuellar-s-strategic-plan-to-ease-tensions-in-cyprus-problem
The return of UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Maria Angela Holguín Cuéllar, to Nicosia on Tuesday evening marks a pivotal moment since her appointment last January and holds the key to breaking the ongoing seven-year deadlock in Cyprus talks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fighting-high-interest-rates-is-europe-s-main-challenge
The European economy faces significant challenges amidst the current geopolitical crisis, which threatens its global position. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tamasos-metropolis-vows-no-compromise-on-abbey-of-avvakoum-truth
In a resolute statement, the Holy Metropolis of Tamasos underscores its steadfast commitment to uncovering the truth in the Abbey of Avvakoum case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-won-t-yield-to-blackmail-on-larnaca-port-issue-says-president
President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized on Tuesday that the state cannot be blackmailed by anyone, stating that efforts are underway to find a solution to the issue of the Larnaca port.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scotland-s-leader-yousaf-steps-down-amidst-turmoil
Scotland's leader Humza Yousaf resigned on Monday, further opening the door to the UK opposition Labour Party regaining ground in its former Scottish heartlands during a national election expected to be held later this year.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legal-service-petitions-for-auditor-general-s-dismissal
Amid ongoing turmoil between the leadership of the Legal Service and Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides, a petition for Michaelides' dismissal has been filed with the Supreme Judicial Council. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-ambitious-housing-strategy-minister-ioannou-reveals
The government has set the people and their servicing without undue inconvenience at the core of its policies, Minister of the Interior Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday, adding the Ministry is working on issuing of public documents the Civil Registry Department.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-259-new-fire-service-members
Minister of Justice and Public Order, Marios Charalambous, announced the imminent completion of the recruitment process for 259 new firefighters, bolstering the current Fire Service strength of 680 members.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-whistleblower-sparks-concerns-over-boeing-787-dreamliner-safety
According to the Washington Post, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is delving into fresh claims by a long-serving Boeing engineer asserting that sections of fuselages on the company's 787 Dreamliner planes have been improperly fastened together....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/accusations-against-von-der-leyen-shake-re-election-bid-as-brussels-elite-speak-out
Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term as president of the European Commission has been dented after accusations of favouritism in the selection of a fellow party member to a lucrative new job.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mafia-state-author-stands-firm-i-can-back-up-every-word-with-evidence
Makarios Drousiotis, author of the book ''Mafia State,'' testified before the Anti-Corruption Authority under Gabrielle Louise McIntyre, with his session lasting a full four hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/halloumi-wins-reprieve-as-eu-grants-five-year-transition-period
Cyprus' iconic Halloumi cheese remains a protected designation of origin (PDO) after the European Union granted a crucial five-year grace period to comply with production specifications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-oil-payments-delayed-amid-sanctions-scrutiny
Russian oil companies are facing significant delays in receiving payments for crude and fuel as banks in China, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) exercise increased caution over potential U.S. secondary sanctions, according to eight sources familiar with the matter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/business-loans-drop-home-loans-steady
The Central Bank of Cyprus reported on Wednesday that the net demand for corporate loans continued to decrease in the last quarter of 2023, marking a consistent downward trend since the first quarter of 2022, although at a slower pace than anticipated earlier in the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labor-minister-discusses-cost-of-living-allowance-for-cyprus
In an interview with Oriana Papantoniou, Minister of Labor and Social Insurance Yiannis Panayiotou highlighted the significant strides made during his first year in office, emphasizing a people-centric approach to governance. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/un-s-silent-visit-leaves-cyprus-guessing
Maria Angela Olguín Cuellar kept her cards close to her chest, according to the "briefing" from the Presidential Palace......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archbishop-george-calls-for-thorough-investigation-into-monastery-scandal
Archbishop George of Cyprus has issued a statement addressing the scandal surrounding the Avvakum Monastery, expressing his commitment to a thorough investigation into the matter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-expands-to-india-via-cyprus
Eurobank, a leading Greek financial institution, is poised to establish a representative office in Mumbai, India's bustling financial hub, signaling its strategic foray into the Indian market. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/filipino-seafarers-return-home-after-surviving-yemen-missile-attack
Eleven Filipino seafarers finally reached the shores of the Philippines on Tuesday, nearly a week after enduring a harrowing missile attack by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-a-familiar-economic-space-for-greece
In an interview conducted by Kathimerini reporter Panayiotis Rougalas, Greece's Central Bank Governor, Mr. Yiannis Stournaras, sheds light on various aspects of the country's monetary policy and economic landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-crew-escapes-houthi-attack-unscathed
Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis told CNA that based on the information so far, it seems there are not any Cypriots on the cargo ship True Confidence, which was hit by a missile in the Red Sea....