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1. North Korea sends 10,000 troops to aid Russia, sparking international alarm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/north-korea-sends-10-000-troops-to-aid-russia-sparking-international-alarm

Western leaders say North Korea has sent roughly 10,000 soldiers to bolster Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says risks escalating the conflict beyond Ukrainian borders....

2. Harris and Trump neck and neck in final stretch

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/harris-and-trump-neck-and-neck-in-final-stretch

As the November 5 election approaches, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a tight race for the White House, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll, which shows them tied at 48% among likely voters. ...

3. Paphos airport will expand to boost capacity and modernize facilities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-airport-will-expand-to-boost-capacity-and-modernize-facilities

Hermes Airports has submitted a proposal to expand Paphos Airport to better accommodate rising passenger numbers and bring facilities up to modern standards....

4. Cyprus eyes direct flights to the U.S., aiming for new heights in tourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-eyes-direct-flights-to-the-u-s-aiming-for-new-heights-in-tourism

Let’s accept that we may not solve everything, but we can aim to address some key issues. At the very least, we should lay the groundwork for their resolution....

5. Record tourist numbers for 2024, slightly surpassing pre-pandemic levels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-tourist-numbers-for-2024-slightly-surpassing-pre-pandemic-levels

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached 3.27 million between January and September 2024, marking a 4.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat)....

6. Behind the numbers: Are Cyprus's non-performing loans just a makeup job?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/behind-the-numbers-are-cyprus-s-non-performing-loans-just-a-makeup-job

Are there good makeup artists in Cyprus? Sometimes I wonder, but since I’m out of the fashion scene, I can’t say for sure. However, when I think back to the banking events of the last 15 years, then yes—at least in the banks, they exist....

7. President Christodoulides commits to supporting enclaved Cypriots

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-commits-to-supporting-enclaved-cypriots

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides reiterated on Wednesday the state’s commitment to strengthen support to the almost 700 enclaved persons in Cyprus as a result of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, who witness hardship and a daily violation of their human rights....

8. Over 1,600 domestic violence complaints in first half of 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-600-domestic-violence-complaints-in-first-half-of-2024

The number of domestic violence complaints in Cyprus has steadily increased over the past five years, prompting concerns among authorities and advocates. ...

9. Cyprus Civil Defence shelters ready for 30% of population

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-civil-defence-shelters-ready-for-30-of-population

Cyprus' Civil Defence has 2,200 shelters currently available, capable of accommodating 30% of the island's population in case of an emergency, according to spokesperson Panayiotis Liassides. Efforts are underway to increase the number of shelters, especially in urban areas....

10. Israeli troops launch ground offensive in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-troops-launch-ground-offensive-in-lebanon-targeting-hezbollah

Israeli forces have launched a ''limited, localized, and targeted'' ground operation inside southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday....

11. Lucky JOKER ticket in Kokkinotrimithia wins €18.6 million jackpot

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lucky-joker-ticket-in-kokkinotrimithia-wins-€18-6-million-jackpot

A single ticket has made one individual extraordinarily wealthy following the 2812th JOKER draw, as they secured a prize of €18,694,681.21. The winning ticket, ...

12. Cyprus needs new strategy to grow winter tourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-needs-new-strategy-to-grow-winter-tourism

According to an article written by Dorita Yiannakou in this Sunday's Kathimerini, this year has been a steady one for winter tourism in Cyprus, showing the sector’s strength despite various regional challenges....

13. Cyprus hits record in residence permits but sees first decline in over a decade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hits-record-in-residence-permits-but-sees-first-decline-in-over-a-decade

In 2023, the European Union issued a record 3.7 million first residence permits to non-EU citizens, with Cyprus issuing around 34,000 of these permits, according to Eurostat data....

14. Austria named world's most overcrowded tourist spot

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/austria-named-world-s-most-overcrowded-tourist-spot

Austria has been identified as the world's most overcrowded tourist destination, with nearly four tourists per resident....

15. Germany tightens borders affecting travelers across Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-tightens-borders-affecting-travelers-across-europe

Germany is about to make a big change at its borders, and it could affect a lot of people. Starting September 16, 2024,...

16. Cyprus trade deficit drops 17% in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-trade

Cyprus’ trade deficit dropped by 17% in the first seven months of 2024, falling to €4.31 billion compared to €5.19 billion during the same period last year, ...

17. Brexit leads to sharp decline in EU students at UK universities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/brexit-leads-to-sharp-decline-in-eu-students-at-uk-universities

The number of students from the European Union enrolling in British universities has dropped sharply since Brexit, new figures show. There are fewer students from Italy, Germany, and France coming to study in the UK....

18. Cyprus-Crete electricity link should cut costs by 20-25%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-crete-electricity-link-should-cut-costs-by-20-25

The Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project could reduce electricity costs by 20-25%, according to Cyprus Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. ...

19. Cyprus' illusion of prosperity as unemployment numbers mask realities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-illusion-of-prosperity-as-unemployment-numbers-mask-realities

In its analysis, the Central Bank of Cyprus notes that in the first quarter of 2024, unemployment fell to 6%, the lowest level since 2009....

20. Cyprus has second largest decrease in firefighter jobs across EU

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-second-largest-decrease-in-firefighter-jobs-across-eu

The number of firefighters was cut in 12 EU member states, including Cyprus, in 2023, while Cyprus was the country with the second largest drop in the employment of firefighters that year, according to an analysis by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) of EU Labour Force Survey data which was also published recently by Eurostat. ...

21. Paphos tourist season mirrors 2023, July arrivals expected to match 2019

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-tourist-season-mirrors-2023-july-arrivals-expected-to-match-2019

The 2024 tourist season in Paphos is expected to mirror 2023 levels but fall short of the strong numbers seen in 2019, except for July, which might match 2019 arrivals, according to Euripides Loizides, President of the Paphos Hoteliers Association....

22. Russian consulate in occupied Cyprus serves its 10,000th visitor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-consulate-in-occupied-cyprus-serves-its-10-000th-visitor

Russia has opened a new consulate office in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus to serve its growing expatriate community, which now numbers more than 50,000. ...

23. Paphos man loses €200,000 in online fraud scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-man-loses-€200-000-in-online-fraud-scheme

Police are investigating a new online fraud case involving a large sum of money after a 67-year-old man reported being swindled out of €200,000. The complaint was filed today at the Paphos Police Station, according to Cyprus Police....

24. Nearly 50,000 heat-related deaths in Europe in 2023

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-50-000-heat-related-deaths-in-europe-in-2023

In 2023, nearly 50,000 people in Europe died due to extreme heat, making it one of the deadliest years in the last decade, according to a study published in Nature Medicine. ...

25. Cyprus prepares for Lebanon evacuations, beds ready in Larnaca schools

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepares-for-lebanon-evacuations-beds-ready-in-larnaca-schools

Cyprus is fully prepared to implement its Estia Plan for potential evacuations from Lebanon, Foreign Minister Dr. Constantinos Kombos announced on Tuesday....

26. Cyprus tourism holds steady despite Middle East tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-holds-steady-despite-middle-east-tensions

According to Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras, tourism in Cyprus remains strong despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The summer season has shown a slight increase in tourist arrivals compared to last year, with current figures indicating a positive trend. Tourism receipts up to May have mirrored this performance, suggesting that Cyprus' tourism sector is holding steady....

27. Record passenger traffic at Cyprus airports in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-passenger-traffic-at-cyprus-airports-in-2024

In a landmark achievement, the number of passengers passing through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the first seven months of 2024 has surged by 4.42% compared to the same period last year, setting a new record for the island....

28. Online travel booking scams skyrocket

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/online-booking-scams-skyrocket

Scams involving online booking platforms have exploded over the past 18 months, with fraudsters increasingly targeting tourists, according to a report by Kathimerini.gr....

29. Cyprus economy soars as tech takes the lead while real estate trails

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economy-soars-as-tech-takes-the-lead-while-real-estate-trails

Cyprus' economy is showing impressive growth at the start of 2024, with the biggest gains coming from the tech and services sectors, Kathimerini's Anna Polyviou reports....

30. Cyprus commemorates half a century since Turkish invasion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-commemorates-half-a-century-since-turkish-invasion

Half a century has passed since the tragic morning of July 20, 1974, when Turkish forces invaded Cyprus, marking the start of a prolonged period of death, destruction, and occupation that persists to this day. ...

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