https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-student-numbers-fall-in-uk-universities
Universities are reporting a steep drop in international students applying to come to the UK, amid warnings that further restrictions on student visas would torpedo a vital flow of talent for Britain’s creative industries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-slams-israel-s-gaza-tactics
In a significant departure from previous stances, Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Israel's tactics in the Gaza conflict, deeming them ineffective in neutralizing Hamas militants while resulting in significant civilian casualties...
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/cyprus-stands-with-armenians-to-preserve-rich-heritage
The Deputy Ministry of Culture always stands by and helps every effort of the Armenians of Cyprus to save their cultural heritage, said the competent Deputy......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-picks-economist-belousov-as-defense-chief-shoigu-switches-gears
Russian President Vladimir Putin tapped a civilian economist as his surprise new defence minister on Sunday in an attempt to gird Russia for economic war by trying to better utilise the defence budget and harness greater innovation to win in Ukraine....
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/1-cyfield-in-the-spotlight-as-trouble-brews-over-nicosia-s-mega-projects
A storm is brewing over a major project in Nicosia, as delays and ballooning costs spark concerns about fairness and oversight in public contracts, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras....
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/pope-francis-urges-italians-to-increase-birth-rates
Pope Francis pressed his campaign Friday to urge Italians to have children, calling for long-term policies to help families and warning that the country’s demographic crisis was threatening the future.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-urges-eu-action-for-final-settlement-of-cyprus-problem
The Cyprus problem is a European issue par excellence and the European Union has every interest, but also obligation, to actively contribute through a leading role for its final settlement, using, utilizing all the politico-economic means and tools at its disposal in the context of EU-Turkey relations, President Nikos Christodoulides said in an address at an event on Thursday evening to mark Cyprus' 20th anniversary of accession....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-has-the-edge-in-hydrogen-technology
George Pechlivanoglou studied mechanical engineering (BSc) and completed the MSc in renewable energy technology at the University of Oldenburg, Germany....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/do-adults-and-children-truly-navigate-death-differently
It’s only really when our time comes that we will know and understand what it’s truly like to die....
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/transport-minister-confirms-nicosia-ring-road-on-track-for-june-16-completion
Transport, Communications, and Works Minister Alexis Vafeadis announced on Wednesday that the Nicosia peripheral motorway project is set to be completed by June 16, 2024, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chestertons-global-launches-in-cyprus
Leading international real estate firm, Chestertons Global, has announced its expansion into the Cyprus property market with the launch of Chestertons Cyprus Residential. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/st-kitts-and-nevis-appoints-joseph-borghese-as-special-envoy-for-fdis
In a strategic effort to boost Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) initiatives, the Government of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has appointed His Excellency Joseph Borghese as Special Envoy for Foreign Direct Investments. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labour-minister-s-intervention-prompts-port-employees-to-end-strike
The Minister of Transport's diligent efforts to resolve the crisis among employees in the Operational Department of the Port of Larnaca have evidently yielded promising results....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-mayor-reveals-progress-on-€20m-gsp-redevelopment-project
In autumn, Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yorkatzis revealed progress on the approximately €20 million redevelopment project of the old GSP, an essential green space....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chaos-ensues-amid-passport-control-issues-at-uk-airports
Chaos erupted at airports across the United Kingdom on Tuesday as several major hubs confirmed a nationwide border issue, causing extensive delays and frustration among travelers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversy-surrounds-17-5-year-extension-request-for-nicosia-ring-road
Recent revelations concerning the implementation timelines of significant public works projects have shed light on longstanding challenges within the realm of project execution. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-floating-pier-project-approaches-finish-line
The construction of the floating pier, is expected to be completed in the coming days, sources told CNA as regards works by the US for a floating unit to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid by ships to Gaza....
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/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/news/turkey-halts-trade-with-israel-prompting-israeli-criticism
Turkey is ''freezing'' all exports and imports to and from Israel starting today, according to two Turkish officials with knowledge of the matter, cited by Bloomberg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-and-eu-force-unfair-system-on-turkish-cypriots-says-tatar
''There's thuggery, pressure, injustice, and lawlessness in the EU's stance,'' said Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, commenting on references to Turkey and the occupied territories in the Conclusions of the European Union leaders' summit (EU)....
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/news/workers-unite-as-may-day-celebrations-take-place-across-the-island
Workers across all cities celebrated International Workers' Day this year with various events and demonstrations, led by the Pancyprian Federation of Labour (PEO) organizing marches in every city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/foreign-students-welcomed-into-labor-market
Labour Minister Yiannis Panagiotou announced on Tuesday the government's decision to enhance foreign students' access to the labor market, citing its significance in the country's development planning...
