https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/o-j-simpson-former-football-star-and-actor-dies-at-76
O.J. Simpson, the former football star and actor famously acquitted of murder charges in a highly publicized trial, has passed away at the age of 76 after battling cancer, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/polish-interest-peaks-as-famagusta-tourism-draws-attention
There is an increased interest in organized trips from Poland, in the free area of Famagusta, the Famagusta Tourist Development and Promotion Company, which participated in an exhibition recently organized in Poland, notes in a press release....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-new-migration-pact-gains-cyprus-approval
The new Migration and Asylum Pact, the European Parliament approved on Wednesday, is ''an important step'' Cyprus’ Interior Ministry says in a statement, released on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-ioannou-advocates-stricter-syrian-asylum-criteria-with-denmark-czech-republic-and-greece
Minister of the Interior Konstantinos Ioannou is set to have bilateral contacts in Denmark, the Czech Republic and Greece on the 10th, 11th and 12th of April......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-€575-5-million-in-new-loans
Cyprus recorded a significant increase in total new loans in February, reaching €575.5 million, up from €462.7 million in the previous month. This surge was primarily driven by a notable rise in loans granted to companies, totalling approximately €130 million, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-engages-lebanon-over-migrant-surge
President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides departs for Lebanon on Monday for meetings with the country's leadership on the increased flow of irregular Syrian migrants from the country to Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mexico-cuts-ties-with-ecuador-after-embassy-raid
Mexico announced the severance of diplomatic ties with Ecuador following a tumultuous incident at the Mexican embassy in Quito. The event unfolded when Ecuadorian police forcibly entered the embassy to arrest former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/retail-turnover-surges-by-5-8-in-february-2024
The Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for February 2024 surged by 5.8% compared to the same period the previous year, according to data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-leader-meets-us-officials-before-un-talks
Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, held discussions with State Department officials in Washington as part of his visit to the United States, where he is scheduled to meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/home-prices-show-mixed-trends-in-latest-quarter
In the latest findings released by the Statistical Service, the House Price Index (HPI) has shown a mixed pattern in the fourth quarter of 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversial-raffle-lands-metropolitan-in-hot-water
Despite being deemed illegal by multiple government authorities, including the Ministry of Interior, the Department of Urban Planning......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€26-340-in-bounced-checks-in-march
In March 2024, a total of 15 bad cheques, amounting to €26,340, were issued, with 6 individuals (5 legal entities and 1 natural person) being listed in the preliminary registry of the Central Information Register (CIR) for dishonoured cheques.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-6-2-increase-in-average-monthly-earnings-for-q4-2023
The average gross monthly earnings of employees in Cyprus during the fourth quarter of 2023 saw a notable increase compared to the same period in 2022, according to provisional data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cablenet-breaks-the-10-market-share-barrier-in-mobile-contract-subscriptions
The market share report published by the Office of the Commissioner for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR) for the Electronic Communications market until the end of 2023 was fully aligned with Cablenet's 2023 financial performance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-voice-cloning-raises-alarm-as-us-and-uk-forge-landmark-ai-safety-pact
A new form of deepfake technology, known as voice cloning, has recently surfaced, raising concerns about its potential misuse. OpenAI, a prominent tech company,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hungary-s-foreign-minister-tackles-eu-presidency-and-global-challenges
Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, begins a working visit to Cyprus on Tuesday 2 April 2024, following an invitation by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gasoline-prices-rise-across-cyprus-provinces-after-subsidy-removal
Following the elimination of the 8.3-cent subsidy per liter on April 1st, increases in the average price of 95-octane gasoline have been observed in the provinces of Limassol, Nicosia, and Famagusta, with the exception of Paphos, where the price only rose by 8 cents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragedy-strikes-in-ayia-napa-as-swimmer-dies-on-beach
A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday (31/03) when a swimmer took his last breath on a beach in the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/metsola-s-visit-in-cyprus-sends-shockwaves-through-eu-politics
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is in Cyprus for a two-day working visit.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-calls-for-gaza-ceasefire-and-hostage-release-on-easter
Pope Francis renewed his calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages in a peace-focused Easter Sunday address, marking Christianity's most important day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-central-bank-holds-1-buffer-rate-to-safeguard-banks
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has maintained the countercyclical buffer (CCyB) rate to be observed by commercial banks at 1%, with effect as of June 2, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-sneak-peek-of-landmark-nicosia-s-new-spa-and-wellness-facilities
As progress continues on The Landmark Nicosia, the capital's premier lifestyle destination, MHV unveils exclusive glimpses of the forthcoming spa and indoor wellness facilities. Set to reopen under Marriott's Autograph Collection, the revitalized hotel promises a fusion of modern luxury and Cypriot heritage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-february-deposits-rise-by-€65-4-million
Total deposits in February recorded a significant net increase by €65.4 million following a decrease of €366.0 million in the previous month......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-industrial-output-soars-with-4-2-surge
Cyprus’ Industrial Production Index surged to 99.5 units (base year 2021=100), marking an annual increase of 4.2% compared to the same period in 2023, according to data released on Thursday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-denies-payouts-to-helios-crash-victims-families
The Court of Appeal, in a majority decision, dismissed the appeals of the children of two deceased passengers of the ''Helios'' airline, who sought compensation from the Republic of Cyprus for the loss of their parents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-road-irregularities-demand-answers
A series of pressing questions has emerged concerning irregularities in the initial phase of the road network construction in Akamas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-boasts-second-largest-eu-born-resident-share
Cyprus had the third largest share of foreign-born residents among EU countries (22.7%), and more specifically the second largest share of residents born in another EU country (10.6%) in 2023, according to data released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-gallery-faces-alleged-money-laundering-probe
The case file regarding alleged money laundering at a Limassol gallery was transferred to the Legal Service today, with two suspects released pending further investigations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-films-buffer-zone-and-taxi-win-big-internationally
Cypriot short films ''Buffer Zone'' and ''Taxi'' have achieved international success and received awards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/small-farms-dominate-85-of-eu-agricultural-aid
Farmers with small farms constitute more than 85% of the beneficiaries of Common Agricultural Policy subsidies in Cyprus, Minister for Maria Panayiotou said in her intervention......