https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-construction-in-latchi-sparks-legal-battle
A brewing scandal in Latchi has exposed significant irregularities in the construction of a tourism project, placing local authorities and developers under scrutiny. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/100-tax-on-foreign-buyers-in-spain
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has proposed bold measures to address the country’s housing crisis, including a 100% tax on homes purchased by non-EU foreigners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-strengthens-its-international-commitment-to-conscious-nutrition-together-with-wwf
Lidl is advancing its commitment to conscious nutrition by further aligning its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD)1 by 2050. By 2030, Lidl will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as plant-based protein sources, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, by 20 percent compared to 2022. As the first retailer to apply WWF’s methodology across all 31 Lidl countries with stores, Lidl brings transparency to its offerings across all food groups, empowering customers to make more environmentally conscious and healthier choices.
To address global challenges, like climate change, biodiversity loss and diet-related diseases we need to transform our food system2....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/construction-permits-surge-in-2024-but-stumble-in-august-due-to-system-hiccups
Building activity in Cyprus showed strong momentum in the first eight months of 2024, with construction permits climbing 8.6% compared to the same period in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-left-high-and-dry-over-dam-failure
The Mavrokolympos dam has finally been emptied, leaving behind not just a dry reservoir but also a flood of frustration among Cypriots. The drastic measure was taken to address a technical failure,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-lending-boosted-by-interest-rates-and-government-plans
A favorable landscape for Cypriot borrowers is taking shape in 2025, laying the groundwork for a strong year in new lending....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-losing-confidence-in-solar-energy-amid-frequent-shutdowns
In recent years, Cyprus has been pushing hard to adopt renewable energy, particularly solar energy, by encouraging homeowners to install photovoltaic (PV) systems. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/british-airways-sues-for-$1-2-million-over-missing-gold-jewelry
British Airways is taking legal action against a ground-handling company over the disappearance of nearly 20 pounds of gold jewelry worth millions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/90-palestinian-prisoners-freed-as-hamas-releases-israeli-hostages
In an emotional scene early this morning, a jubilant crowd gathered in the West Bank as two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners passed through Beituniya on their way to Ramallah....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-hostages-released-in-gaza-ceasefire
Three women, held hostage by Hamas for over a year in tunnels beneath Gaza, were finally released and reunited with their families as part of a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-non-aligned-neutrality-to-pro-western-alignment
Cyprus’ foreign policy has undergone a significant transformation over the decades, moving from a stance of non-alignment to a strong pro-Western orientation, particularly after its accession to the European Union. This shift, however, was not a simple one and reflects the island’s unique political challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-plans-could-hurt-cyprus-economy
The looming inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has stirred concern across the Eurozone, and Cyprus is no exception....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spacex-starship-rocket-fails-mid-flight
A SpaceX Starship rocket broke apart minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, marking a setback for Elon Musk’s ambitious space program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-smashes-tourism-records-with-over-4-million-visitors-in-2024
Cyprus is celebrating a record-breaking year for tourism, with 2024 marking the first time the island welcomed over four million visitors. A total of 4,040,200 tourists arrived last year, surpassing the previous record of 3,976,777 set in 2019. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-donates-108-307-80€-to-the-cyprus-anti-cancer-society-supporting-its-great-work-for-yet-another-year
For the 12th consecutive year, the company remains a steadfast supporter of the Society’s valuable work, actively supporting initiatives that promote the care and respect for the dignity and quality of life of people with cancer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cambridge-law-student-sues-over-phd-failure
A Cambridge University law student has filed a lawsuit against the prestigious institution, claiming disability discrimination after failing his PhD and delaying his career as a barrister....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-and-hamas-agree-to-ceasefire-and-hostage-exchange
Israel and Hamas have struck a pivotal agreement to end the fighting in Gaza, marking a potential conclusion to a 15-month-long war that has devastated the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/offside-with-the-taxman-as-football-execs-face-€35-5m-penalty-shootout
The technocrats of the Tax Department are continuing the process of finalizing indictments against football clubs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-see-€1-billion-in-profits-as-npl-s-decline-in-2024
Cypriot banks reported impressive financial growth in the first nine months of 2024, with total profits reaching €952.5 million after taxes, a sharp rise from €602.92 million by mid-year.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/10-000-migrant-departures-in-2024-asylum-applications-drop-41
Cyprus has seen a significant reduction in asylum applications and migrant arrivals in 2024, according to Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mafia-state-probe-nears-end-as-anastasiades-testimony-looms
The high-profile investigation into allegations from the controversial book Mafia State is reaching its final stages, with Australian lawyer Gabrielle McIntyre arriving in Cyprus this week to oversee the process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-house-prices-rise-for-11th-consecutive-quarter
House prices in Cyprus are on the rise again, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-force-under-pressure-can-the-police-reform-before-it-s-too-late
The government seems to be giving the Police Force’s leadership and its political supervisor some time to make meaningful changes to address both the lack of efficiency and corruption within the Force. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-violations-from-2022-and-2023-may-be-invalid-lawyer-says
If you’ve been caught on camera for a traffic violation in Cyprus and haven’t received an out-of-court notice or seen your case brought to court within 12 months, your offence may no longer be valid....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airports-hit-record-breaking-passenger-traffic-in-2024
Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports hit an all-time high in 2024, marking a milestone for Cyprus’ travel sector, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/joseph-aoun-becomes-lebanon-s-next-president
Lebanon has elected Joseph Aoun, the former army commander, as its 14th president, filling a two-year vacancy left by his predecessor Michel Aoun (no relation)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-patent-office-seeks-clarity-on-turkaegean-trademark
In what is seen as a procedural yet significant development, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has requested further clarifications from Turkey regarding its choice of the term “TurkAegean” to promote local tourism, Kathimerini has learned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pro-palestinian-slogans-outside-the-presidential-palace
Hundreds of members of the Pancyprian Peace Council and other citizens gathered to protest against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-dragon-threatens-citrus-and-exports
The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment is requesting the support of local authorities to prevent the destruction of the island’s citrus crops....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-found-dead-in-jetblue-landing-gear-compartment
On Tuesday, JetBlue confirmed that two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of one of its planes after it completed a flight from New York....
