https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/an-eye-for-an-eye-and-the-elimination-of-terrorism
Since October 7, we've been witnessing the war between Israel and Hamas live, minute by minute, on our screens. Unfortunately, it's not a film....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-trade-deficit-swells-as-imports-surge-in-2023
Cyprus faces a growing trade deficit, reaching €6,490.8 million in January-September 2023, a €685.1 million increase from the same period in 2022, reports the Statistical Service of Cyprus. Total imports surged by 12.7% to €9,756.5 million, with exports rising by 14.6% to €3,265.7 million during the same period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministries-unite-to-transform-halloumi-industry
There is a need for order, mainly regarding the conduct of inspections but also other issues related to the production and distribution of halloumi cheese, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Agriculture are trying, with George Papanastasiou and Petros Xenofontos agreeing that the management of all issues concerning the product, should be transferred to one and only ministry. And this was deemed necessary, since halloumi is now a protected designation of origin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sea-lice-disaster-hits-iceland-s-prominent-salmon-farm
Images of severely diseased, dead and dying salmon at an Icelandic fish farm, obtained by the Guardian, have been described by one veterinary expert as an “animal welfare disaster” on a scale never previously seen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-us-sanctions-target-cyprus-over-russia-connections
Four individuals and two legal entities related to Cyprus are included in a new US list of sanctions imposed due to Russia's offensive against Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groundbreaking-gene-therapy-restores-hearing-in-deaf-children
In China, a true medical breakthrough has been achieved in a human trial that had as many as 10 children born deaf have their hearing restored through a genetic therapy method....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/producers-and-importers-join-forces-to-tackle-tobacco-product-waste
Producers and importers of tobacco products with filters have embarked on a significant environmental initiative, aligning themselves with the European Directive 2019/904/EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-where-pizza-delivery-outpaces-the-police-and-hitmen-deliver-efficiently
I read that after the two recent murders, there are fears of a vendetta and further bloodshed. But don't worry people. Our police have no such information, so we can all sleep soundly. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-cheesy-dilemma-as-halloumi-faces-new-market-challenges
Amid renewed discussions on the PDO halloumi milk quota, a fresh challenge has emerged for producers and the competitiveness of the product. The market now sees products labeled as ''grilled cheese,''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-warns-of-potential-war-crimes-amid-israel-gaza-violence-surge
The United Nations has warned that there was “clear evidence” that war crimes may have been committed in “the explosion of violence in Israel and Gaza”....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/key-economic-issues-dominate-the-headlines
Despite various actions taken and a decrease in inflation, there are worries about the central bank's ability to achieve its goals. Some experts suggest that the target of 2% price growth, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-loss-of-friends-star-matthew-perry-at-54
''Friends'' star Matthew Perry was found dead Saturday in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, law enforcement sources said. He was 54....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/7-000-tons-of-halloumi-on-the-brink
Official Ministry of Agriculture data have unveiled a critical situation in the halloumi production industry, a beloved and essential product in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-ikea-inspired-eco-car-that-will-be-delivered-flat-packed
It isn’t likely to be your next home DIY project, but there is a company that’s looking to turn IKEA’s flat-packed furniture design into cars....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ministry-recommends-adjusting-milk-mix-for-better-halloumi
The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment is taking steps to improve the production of the highly-regarded PDO halloumi cheese. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tilos-project-sheds-light-on-benefits-and-challenges
Cyprus is on the path to achieving a green transition, with Dr. George Pehlivanoglou leading the way. He emphasizes that to make this transition successful, essential changes are needed in the energy market structure and advancements in energy production, storage, management, and distribution services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/walt-disney-s-100-year-story-of-success
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-s-tax-policies-fill-sovereign-fund-coffers
Countries like Saudi Arabia, Norway, and Chile have long established their own sovereign-wealth funds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-solar-ambitions-face-off-against-shadowy-bureaucratic-interests
As I had unfortunately predicted, complications have emerged in the "Solar Panels for All" plan. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/4-day-3d-printed-homes-with-eco-friendly-materials
A recyclable 3D-printed home made from natural materials has been revealed to the public, and this may only be the beginning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/laiko-cosmos-trading-ltd-at-the-cyprus-cocktail-festival-2023
The 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, part of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, is pleased to announce the participation of Laiko Cosmos Trading Ltd as one of the main suppliers at the festival, which will take place on October 17, 2023,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-in-the-age-of-virality
Stephanos Kasselakis' recent visit to Cyprus and his carefully crafted statements following his meeting with the President of the Republic have highlighted a significant shift in politics. It seems that politics today can be reduced to a formula, easily memorized and executed....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tempo-cyprus-ltd-at-the-cyprus-cocktail-festival-2023
The 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, an integral part of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, is delighted to announce the participation of Tempo Cyprus Ltd as one of the primary suppliers for the event. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/what-happened-to-370-000-euros-worth-of-missing-olive-oil
Twenty-five olive oil producers who stored their production in an agricultural cooperative in Polygyros, northern Greece, from where it recently disappeared have filed criminal charges against unknown persons with the security police asking authorities to investigate how this happened and who is behind it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cavaway-a-member-of-the-alexandrion-group-at-the-cyprus-cocktail-festival-2023
The 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, a part of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, is delighted to announce Cavaway's presence, a member of the Alexandrion Group, as one of the key suppliers at the festival. The event will be held on October 17, 2023, at the Nicosia Municipal Garden, starting at 19:00, showcasing the premium brands Kreskova Vodka and Black Tears Dry Spiced Rum....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/uk-denies-direct-imports-from-occupied-cyprus-citing-non-recognition-of-trnc
The UK ''has no intention to begin directly importing products'' from the occupied part of Cyprus, Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations, Lord Ahmad has stated in response to a question in the House of Lords....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-seeks-centralized-energy-storage-solution
As part of the Save and Upgrade plan, only eight applications have been submitted thus far for the installation of home storage systems. It's important to note that these grants exclude new homes, which are expected to meet almost zero energy consumption standards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€370k-worth-of-olive-oil-vanishes-police-investigate
Approximately 37 tons of olive oil have been reported stolen from a prominent agricultural cooperative in Polygyros, a picturesque town nestled in the scenic region of Halkidiki, northern Greece.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nobel-prize-honors-pioneers-of-mrna-vaccine-technology
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to a pair of scientists who developed the technology that led to the mRNA Covid vaccines.
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