https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wastewater-leak-sparks-environmental-crisis-in-achna
Nikos Vassilas, the community mayor of Achna, has raised alarms about potential impacts on crops, the water table, and the environment following a leakage of wastewater from farmers' tanks near the community's dam....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-airman-dies-after-setting-himself-on-fire-in-israeli-embassy-protest
A 25-year-old active-duty member of the United States Air Force, Aaron Bushnell, set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an apparent act of protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-is-the-ultimate-hit-with-americans-as-visitors-top-1-million
Athens has developed into a booming 12-month tourism destination, and its biggest market is the US, a new survey is showing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-is-nicos-anastasiades-afraid-of
According to a report written by Marina Economides and published in Kathimerini's Sunday edition, former President Nicos Anastasiades faces a challenging political landscape following his...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-s-blackmail-fails-to-halt-green-transition
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, stated on Tuesday that Vladimir Putin's attempts at "blackmail" have backfired, hastening the EU's shift toward green energy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-and-more-british-kids-abducted-to-occupied-cyprus
The past year has seen a worrying increase in parental abductions involving British children, with more than 500 minors taken from the UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-push-for-green-standards-with-esg-certification
Artemis Credit Bureau, a subsidiary of the Association of Cyprus Banks, announced it will launch an interbank project for the corporate certification on ESG (Environmental – Social – Governance) criteria.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sunshine-cup-races-back-into-international-spotlight
Cyprus Sunshine Cup is re-introduced on the calendar of the International Cycling Union (UCI- Union Cycliste Internationale) and Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis has pledged that he will do his utmosτ for the Cup to regain its ''old glory.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-unleashes-over-500-new-sanctions-on-russia
In a bid to escalate pressure on Moscow on the second anniversary of its war in Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled a series of measures, including more than 500 new sanctions targeting Russia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/employers-face-legal-action-if-menopausal-women-s-needs-ignored
In a bid to address workplace challenges faced by menopausal women, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued guidance asserting that employers may face legal consequences if they fail to make ''reasonable adjustments.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imperio-leads-cyprus-real-estate-into-green-future-with-first-ever-esg-report
Imperio remains steadfast in its commitment to promote the green transition of Cyprus’ real estate sector – a development that will greatly benefit the sector’s businesses, society, economy, as well as the environment itself, in multiple ways....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-seminar-explores-green-tax-impact-on-businesses
EY Cyprus Academy of Learning and Development Organized a Seminar on Sustainability and Green Taxes Affecting Business – As – Usual: The EU Role of Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-s-planning-amnesty-paves-way-for-affordable-housing
In a recent development, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou directed the Director of Planning to formulate a comprehensive proposal for a planning amnesty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-award-recognizes-leaders-advancing-gender-equality-in-maritime-sector
The Council of Ministers, responding to a proposal by Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, established an award today to recognize industry executives whose actions fortify efforts to advance gender equality within the shipping sector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-cabinet-unveils-business-carbon-grants
The Cabinet approved on Wednesday a new grants scheme to encourage greenhouse gas emission reductions in businesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-reveals-setbacks-in-local-governance-overhaul
The Cypriot government admits to deficiencies in its largest administrative overhaul since the Republic's inception, just four months before its official launch....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-authorities-issue-arrest-warrant-for-navalny-s-brother-possibly-in-cyprus
In the aftermath of the mysterious death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a Siberian prison, the Russian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for his brother, Oleg Navalny....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blaze-engulfs-abandoned-house-near-limassol-university
A fire broke out in a vacant two-story house on Iphigenia Street near the Technical University of Limassol early Wednesday morning, prompting the Fire Service to spring into action.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-delays-15-multinational-tax-enforcement
Cyprus has yet to enforce the new EU rules introducing a minimum effective tax rate of 15% for multinational corporations operating within EU member states....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/navalny-s-widow-faces-suspension-on-x
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexei Navalny, faced a brief suspension of her account on social media platform X, which was later restored. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-veto-halts-un-gaza-ceasefire
The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza, marking the third consecutive veto by the United States since the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-faces-starvation-as-food-deliveries-halted
In the midst of chaos, Soad Abu Hussein, a widowed mother of five in Jabaliya refugee camp, reflects the dire reality facing many families in northern Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/philippines-accuses-china-of-dumping-cyanide-into-disputed-scarborough-shoal
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Philippines has accused Chinese fishing vessels of utilizing cyanide to harm the Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll in the South China Sea, according to a report in Business Insider....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-reveals-harrowing-conditions-in-nicosia-psychiatric-hospital
A woman testified before the Parliament's Human Rights Committee, shedding light on the deplorable conditions her sister endured during her stay at the Nicosia psychiatric hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicos-anastasiades-welcomes-investigation-into-allegations
In a written statement, former President Nicos Anastasiades welcomed the opening of the investigation into what he termed as "false and unsubstantiated allegations" contained in the book ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-step-up-checks-on-bus-drivers-in-eu-campaign
Cyprus police take part in a European campaign in the context of which they will step up checks on lorry and bus drivers during a week of awareness and enforcement from Monday 19 February 2024 to Sunday 25 February 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecommbx-teams-up-with-nba-sensation-sasha-vezenkov-in-a-groundbreaking-partnership
In an electrifying announcement that has the sports and business worlds abuzz, ECOMMBX is thrilled to unveil NBA star Sasha Vezenkov as its new brand ambassador. This dynamic partnership marks a significant milestone in ECOMMBX's journey, symbolizing an era of unparalleled excitement and growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/neofytou-confronts-turkish-delegate-on-cyprus-invasion-and-occupation
DISY MP and former presidential candidate Averof Neofytou didn't hold back during a recent meeting at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean when he engaged in a spirited exchange with Turkish representative Samil Ayrim....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-s-party-divided-over-us-arab-peace-initiative-for-gaza
Reports of a joint US-Arab peace plan for Gaza, including a "tight timeline" for establishing a Palestinian state, have stirred strong reactions among Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right allies.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-alleges-etek-negligence-in-sapa-fallout
Fresh revelations have emerged in the ongoing SAPA scandal following intense scrutiny in the Parliamentary Committee on Institutions....
