https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/home-prices-surge-in-q4-2023
House prices in Cyprus continued their upward trajectory in the fourth quarter of 2023, with apartment prices being the primary driving force, as per a report released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-minister-advocates-for-ai-integration-in-education-at-eu-council-meeting
Modernisation of the curriculum in order to enhance digital skills and critical thinking, so that, among other aims, students can learn to use artificial intelligence......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-employment-surges-by-5-2-in-2024
Government employment surged by 5.2% in the first four months of 2024, reaching a total of 54,837 individuals, according to data released Monday by the Statistical Service. By April 2024, the number climbed further to 55,253, revealing a breakdown of personnel across various sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/apoel-seals-win-over-aek-with-victorious-night-of-celebration-vids
APOEL clinched victory in the Cyprus Cup last night, triumphing over AEK in a thrilling match. After the trophy presentation, jubilant fans and members of the APOEL community spilled outside, where celebrations continued late into the night....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/switzerland-triumphs-at-eurovision-2023
Switzerland emerged victorious at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with Nemo's performance of "The Code," securing a total of 591 points. The win marks a triumphant moment for the country's music scene....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-grapples-with-challenges-in-youth-behavior
After recent violent incidents in schools and a surge in vandalism during the Easter holidays, concerns about youth behavior have reignited public debate in Cyprus, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos in this Sunday's print edition of Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dublin-launches-portal-linking-to-new-york
A cutting-edge installation has forged an unprecedented link between Dublin and New York City, enabling continuous real-time interaction among residents and visitors alike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-rules-strangulation-not-suicide-in-thanasis-case
In a dramatic turn of events, the Limassol District Court concluded the third investigation into the death of Thanasis Nikolaou, ruling that he died from strangulation. Nikolaou, whose body was found under the Alassa bridge on September 29, 2005, was previously deemed to have died by suicide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/global-talent-crisis-desire-for-international-experience-skyrockets
EY survey shows 75% of employers do not have fully developed mobility functions vital for meeting modern business and talent demands....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighters-continue-to-battel-raging-blaze-in-agios-syla
A fire that broke out yesterday afternoon in the industrial area of Agios Syla in Limassol has prompted aerial water drops since the first light of day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-online-bullying-crisis-with-14-4-of-children-affected
Around 14.4% of children in Cyprus have been victims of online bullying at least 1-2 times in the last months, according to the results of the international Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey of the World Health Organization (WHO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inferno-engulfs-agios-syla-industrial-zone-forcing-evacuations
A fierce fire erupted Thursday afternoon in the industrial district of Agios Syla, escalating beyond containment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/resurging-piracy-threatens-red-sea-shipping-lanes
Piracy is re-emerging in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa with alarming speed, endangering both the lives of crew members and the smooth flow of international trade. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/household-deposit-rates-surge-as-home-buying-loan-rates-dip
In March 2024, the financial landscape in Cyprus saw some interesting shifts, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus. Here's a breakdown of what happened:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/astrazeneca-requests-withdrawal-of-european-authorization-for-covid-19-vaccine
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has formally requested the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to withdraw the European authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, as confirmed by the EU medicines regulator....
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/ecb-maintains-€6-76-billion-worth-of-cypriot-government-bonds
The value of Cypriot government bonds held by the European Central Bank remained steady at €6.76 billion by the end of April. This is part of the ECB's efforts to scale back its holdings and control inflation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/navalnaya-accuses-putin-of-lies-theft-and-murder
Exiled Kremlin critic, Yulia Navalnaya, launched scathing accusations against Vladimir Putin today, branding him as a ''liar, thief, murderer,'' just moments before the commencement of his fifth presidential inauguration, marking his return to the helm of Russia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-media-and-language-sector-shrinks-while-eu-expands
The number of people working as authors, journalists or linguists in the EU increased by 9.1% in 2022 compared to 2017, while in Cyprus the number......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-powered-deepfake-identity-thefts-surge-3-000
Several months ago, a worker in Hong Kong unexpectedly conducted a transaction worth $25 million for her company, following instructions given......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-trapped-in-car-for-40-minutes-during-tesla-software-update
Brianna Janel found herself trapped in her Tesla car as it underwent a software update, turning what was supposed to be a routine task into a harrowing......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mod-breach-exposes-uk-military-personnel-s-names-and-bank-details
The Ministry of Defence has suffered a significant data breach and the personal information of UK military personnel has been hacked....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-unemployment-falls-to-6-similar-to-eu-average
Unemployment in Cyprus dipped to 6% in March, aligning with the EU average and staying below the eurozone average of 6.5%, as per data disclosed by Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-predict-few-coal-plants-to-survive-stricter-us-regulations
New climate rules imposed by Joe Biden’s administration requiring huge cuts in carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants will accelerate the decline of an industry that until recently provided most of America’s power, experts say, potentially even dealing a death blow to coal in the US....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fruit-and-vegetable-markups-reach-170-compared-to-producer-rates
According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture's e-kofini platform, retail prices of fruits and vegetables are considerably higher compared to prices set by producer organizations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-hotspots-where-cypriots-are-headed-to-this-easter
The Easter festive period can actually be described as the vanguard of the summer holidays for Cypriots who choose to holiday outside Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eni-discusses-exploitation-scenarios-and-priority-solutions
ENI's discoveries in Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the scenarios for the exploitation of the confirmed drillings as well as the preferred solutions to efficiently meet domestic energy priorities were discussed in a meeting with the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-3-2-drop-in-march-fuel-sales
Total sales of petroleum products declined by 3.2% year on year in March with sales amounting to 108,200 tonnes.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/astrazeneca-faces-lawsuits-over-vaccine-s-rare-blood-clotting-risk
AstraZeneca has admitted that its COVID-19 vaccine could cause a rare but deadly blood-clotting condition, potentially exposing the UK pharmaceutical......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-suspect-sought-in-attempted-murder-of-andronikou
Another suspect sought in attempted murder case of 34-year-old Dimitris Andronikou, known as "Dimitroui," which occurred on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, on the road from Palechoriou to Anthoupolis.
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