https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cheers-to-the-14th-cyprus-wine-competition-a-toast-to-wine-lovers-everywhere
Get ready to raise your glasses as the 14th Cyprus Wine Competition, a testament to the nation's devotion to the wine sector, is just around the corner! From May 22 to May 26, 2023, Cyprus will host a vibrant extravaganza dedicated to the art of winemaking, attracting wine aficionados from far and wide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/as-greek-elections-loom-parties-vie-for-votes-of-‘lost-generation
Politicians vying for votes in Greece’s election on Sunday have turned to YouTube and TikTok to win over a younger generation who have long felt that years of crises have cost them their youth...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-praises-visit-by-us-guided-missile-destroyer
Cyprus Defence Minister, Michalis Giorgallas, has said that the call which class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke paid on Wednesday at Limassol port, is a proof of the strong position which Cyprus has in the region...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-strict-adherence-to-sanctions-worries-legitimate-entities
Banks have become cautious regarding sanctions imposed by the USA, EU, and UK, and they are not willing to take any risk in serving individuals or entities in Cyprus who are subject to sanctions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/houses-and-building-land-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank is selling houses and building land in various areas of Cyprus such as Nicosia, Famagusta, Paphos, and Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-pursue-lead-in-human-skull-discovery
Cyprus Police say human remains found in a rural area outside Paphos may belong to an elderly woman who went missing last month after her skull unearthed by dogs was a DNA match...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gender-bias-fears-linger-over-bishop-guilty-ruling
A lawmaker and women’s rights activist in Cyprus says a former bishop’s guilty verdict for sexually harassing a teenage girl four decades ago was a landmark court decision, while also dismissing concerns that gender bias played a role in the ruling...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-economy-maintains-momentum-but-faces-uncertainties
The Cypriot economy maintained a strong momentum in the first quarter of 2023 with real GDP registering an annual growth rate of 3.4%, marking however signs of a slowdown on the backdrop of the uncertain external environment and the restrictive monetary policy by the European Central Bank in a bid to place inflation under control....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-opportunity-for-cyprus-un-envoy-sees-last-chance-for-progress
UN Secretary General's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, has expressed the belief that "we are on the verge of a new opportunity to try to have some progress on the Cyprus problem," adding that this "may be the last opportunity."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/boc-chief-urges-sanctioned-entities-to-seek-exemptions-themselves
The CEO of the Bank of Cyprus, Panicos Nicolaou, expressed the view that individuals and entities subject to sanctions should seek exemption from international authorities in order for banks to allow payments from frozen accounts to business entities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alarming-rise-in-domestic-violence-in-cyprus
The Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO) in Cyprus has released data revealing a concerning surge in domestic and partner violence incidents in 2022. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/boc-first-quarter-of-2023-yields-€95-million-in-profit
Bank of Cyprus has released its financial report for Q1 2023, showcasing robust performance and positive indicators across various key metrics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-may-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-cysec
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-kition-metropolitan-found-guilty-of-indecent-assault
The Larnaca District Court has delivered a guilty verdict against the former Metropolitan of Kition for an indecent assault that occurred in 1981. The assault took place in the Metropolitan's office when the victim was 16 years and 8 months old....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/rights-violations-raise-concerns-amid-sanctions
The Pancyprian Bar Association has expressed growing concerns over the violation of fundamental rights of both individuals and legal entities affected by the recent restrictive measures and sanctions imposed on April 12, 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-human-skull-in-paphos-puzzles-police
Another human skull was found in Paphos district over the weekend, with police saying they would conduct DNA test to run the results through the missing person database...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-israel-strengthen-military-cooperation-with-agapinor-2023
The AGAPINOR-2023 international exercise was held in Cyprus between May 7-11 within the framework of the Bilateral Defence Cooperation Program between the armed forces of the Republic of Cyprus and the State of Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heroic-beachgoer-saves-trapped-shark-in-ayia-napa
A passer-by on a beach in Ayia Napa spotted a shark trapped on the rocks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-want-less-bureaucracy-better-skilled-civil-servants
Cypriots appear largely dissatisfied by the functioning of the country’s public administration, and believe that the way forward goes through the reduction of bureaucracy, better skills for civil servants and more communication with citizens, according to the findings of a flash Eurobarometer survey on how EU citizens perceive the support provided to member states through the European Commission’s Technical Support Instrument...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-becomes-largest-source-of-schengen-visa-applications
As Türkiye’s hopes for a near agreement for visa-free travel with the European Union Member States remain dim, the country has now become the largest source of Schengen visa applications, with Turkish nationals filing over 700,000 applications in 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-employment-declines-led-by-transfer-of-hourly-workers
Government employment in April 2023 dropped in Cyprus by 2,7% or 1,432 persons compared to April last year and amounted to 52,498 persons, data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) show....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/three-of-four-unions-accept-labour-minister-s-improved-cola-proposal
Assuming it is God's will and with PEO's permission on Friday, it's anticipated that the issue of Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA) will come to a close....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lambrou-in-ukraine-s-zelensky-out-at-eurovision-final
Cyprus is progressing to the Eurovision final on Saturday with Break a Broken Heart, along with Heart of Steal by Ukraine whose president’s request to address the audience during the event has been rejected...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-netanyahu-confirm-ties-in-chummy-reunion
Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reconfirmed their commitment to working together during a meeting in Jerusalem on Thursday, with the two men picking up right where they left off while also joking around for the cameras...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-in-cyprus-to-criminalize-malicious-complaints
Cypriot Justice Minister Anna Koukkides-Procopiou is determined to go after vexed accusers with new legislation on malicious complaints, but she says victims of illegal acts should not be discouraged from coming forward...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-solidarity-with-young-athletes-from-ukraine
About 140 children, athletes from Ukraine, can continue to play sports and train in Cyprus in the framework of the 'Olympic Dream' sports program, with the support of the KEPAKY - Andreas Sofocleous Foundation and the Ukrainian Charitable Foundation 'The future for children'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ec-grants-35-324-travel-passes-for-rail-travel-to-18-year-olds
The European Commission will provide a total of 35,324 travel passes - mainly for rail travel - to young Europeans aged 18 as part of the DiscoverEU program, according to a press release. In Cyprus, passes will be given to 72 out of a total of 152 applicants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/boc-appoints-bank-of-america-as-joint-corporate-broker-resumes-dividend-payments
The Bank of Cyprus has announced the appointment of Bank of America Europe DAC (BofA Securities) as a joint Corporate Broker, along with NUMIS Securities Limited (NUMIS) and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW, acting through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited), with immediate effect....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-sanctions-list-expected-by-the-end-of-may
The episode with the sanctions imposed by the United States and Britain on natural and legal persons that include Cypriot names is expected to continue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-building-land-and-offices-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank is selling building land, houses, and office space in various areas of Cyprus such as Famagusta, Larnaca, Paphos, and Nicosia....
