https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nissi-beach-in-ayia-napa-named-best-in-europe-for-2024
Ayia Napa's Nissi Beach has once again clinched a prestigious accolade, being crowned the top beach in Europe for this year by travel insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-line-trade-and-crossings-surge-irregular-migration-declines
Trade and personal crossings across the Green Line in Cyprus saw significant increases in 2023, while irregular migration dropped by more than 50%, according to the annual European Commission report on the implementation of the Green Line Regulation published Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-linked-firms-and-individuals-added-to-new-sanctions-list
The United States announced new sanctions on Wednesday, targeting individuals and companies linked to Cyprus as part of its ongoing efforts to counter Russian aggression. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-submits-bill-to-join-u-s-visa-waiver-program
The Cyprus government submitted a bill to the House of Representatives plenary on Thursday, aiming to fulfill the necessary preconditions for the Republic of Cyprus to join the United States Visa Waiver Program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fikardos-winery-crafting-award-winning-cypriot-wines
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-lidl-kids-team-cyprus-experienced-the-uefa-euro-2024tm-in-munich
As the Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024TM and as part of the Lidl Kids Team programme, Lidl offered children from all over Europe the opportunity to be a Player Escort at the top summer football tournament, which this year takes place in Germany....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-77-million-euros-troodos-observatory-aims-to-inspire-wonder
A new space observatory in Cyprus looks like it just uncloaked itself on the set of a sci-fi movie and is ready for takeoff....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-risks-losing-€657m-eu-grant-for-interconnector-project-says-energy-minister
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou expressed concerns over the potential withdrawal of a €657 million subsidy by the European Commission for the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus and Greece......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reflect-festival-highlights-traffic-and-housing-challenges-in-limassol
The recent Reflect Festival brought forth crucial discussions on pivotal issues affecting Limassol, prominently featuring traffic congestion and housing shortages as central topics. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-minister-unveils-eu-s-strategic-agenda-to-ministers
Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna presented on Wednesday to the members of the Council of Ministers the EU Strategic Agenda that will guide the work and priorities of the EU institutions for the next five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-report-flags-rising-tensions-in-cyprus-buffer-zone
A new UN report by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raises serious concerns about rising tensions in Cyprus, where actions by Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot forces are undermining the authority of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-to-keep-dividends-low-despite-bank-profits
The increased profitability of Cypriot banks, will not affect the supervisory authorities’ views over the necessity to maintain a prudent policy with respect to banks’ dividend payments, the Central Bank of Cyprus said in its annual report for 2023, published on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/5-real-estate-investment-opportunities-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale a commercial property consisting of three shops in Larnaca as well as residential and agricultural real estate ideal for investment in Larnaca, Paphos, and Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-7th-epic-street-fest-delights-thousands
On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 2, about 2000 people gathered in the heart of the capital city, reveling under the summer sky with music from some of the island’s top DJs, courtesy of Deejay Radio, at the 7th Epic Street Fest Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-considering-withdrawal-from-2024-us-presidential-race
President Joe Biden is under intense scrutiny as he prepares for key public appearances that could determine the future of his 2024 presidential campaign....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/jumbo-to-open-second-store-in-nicosia-this-summer
Jumbo is set to open its second store in Nicosia and sixth in Cyprus, located in the former Stephanides Group headquarters near the Mall of Cyprus and IKEA in Strovolos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/democrats-urge-biden-to-withdraw-from-2024-elections
In the wake of Joe Biden's recent debate with Donald Trump, Democratic pressures mount for the American president to be forthright about his health condition. Questions swirl about the responsibilities of his closest aides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-pyramid-scheme-preys-on-cypriots-promising-big-profits
In a report by Hectoras Georgiou from Kathimerini, a new company named Metamax has recently popped up in Cyprus, promising substantial profits to users through its application. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/execution-style-murder-of-civil-engineer-linked-to-mykonos-activities
Police are intensifying their investigation into the murder of 54-year-old civil engineer Panagiotis Stathis, who was fatally shot on Tuesday morning outside his company's offices in Psychiko, a northern suburb of Athens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-intensifies-mosquito-spraying-for-public-health
Larnaca Municipality has informed residents that systematic spraying operations to combat mosquitoes are ongoing throughout the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/astrobank-wins-international-recognition-for-the-second-consecutive-year
AstroBank has been named Best Private Bank – Cyprus by the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2024 for the second consecutive year.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ygea-farm-receives-accolade-for-organic-egg-production
George Konstantinides established Ygea Farm two decades ago in the fertile meadows just outside Mathiatis. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-concerned-over-cypriot-bank-profit-tax-proposal
In 2023, Cypriot banks reported unprecedented profits, marking a 15-year high, with projections suggesting even greater earnings in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fitch-elevates-hellenic-bank-s-credit-rating
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Hellenic Bank's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BBB-' from 'BB+', with stable outlook and its Viability Rating (VR) to 'bbb-' from 'bb+'.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-u-s-celebrate-strengthened-ties-at-u-s-independence-day-event
The 248th anniversary of U.S. Independence was marked with a grand celebration hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia on Tuesday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-announces-€10-million-boost-for-cyprus-tourism
President Nikos Christodoulides announced a €10 million increase in the 2025 budget for the Deputy Ministry of Tourism to enhance Cyprus's international promotion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/great-seat-interconnector-study-outlines-benefits-july-11
The Greek Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAAEU) has made a significant decision regarding the methodology for calculating the regulated revenue......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/employee-earnings-in-cyprus-rise-by-5-7-in-early-2024
The average gross monthly earnings of employees in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 5.7%, reaching €2,378, compared to €2,251 in the same period of 2023, according to preliminary data from the Statistical Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/salata-farm-wins-award-for-excellence-in-halloumi-production
A farming family in Pachna is steadfastly continuing Cyprus's rich cheese-making heritage. Situated in an ideal location with its own microclimate......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yet-another-extension-granted-to-cyfield-for-nicosia-motorway
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has approved yet another extension for the construction of the Nicosia peripheral motorway, pushing the completion date to mid-August 2024. ...
