CLOSE
Loading...
12° Nicosia,
11 February, 2025
 

Search

Displaying results 1-30 of 1171 matches for query August.

1. EuroBasket ''...a unique opportunity for our youth,'' says Christodoulides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobasket-a-unique-opportunity-for-our-youth-says-christodoulides

Cyprus will host fifteen EuroBasket 2025 matches in Limassol on August 28, 30, and 31, and September 2 and 4, 2025....

2. Over 10,000 flee Santorini as constant earthquakes shake the island

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-10-000-flee-santorini-as-constant-earthquakes-shake-the-island

More than 10,000 people have fled the Greek island of Santorini by late Tuesday, shaken by a continuous series of earthquakes that have been striking since the weekend....

3. Cyprus boosts desalination as drought threatens water supply

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-boosts-desalination-as-drought-threatens-water-supply

With Cyprus facing a second consecutive year of severe drought, authorities are implementing a new strategy to secure water supply while urging the public to cut waste....

4. 76-year-old arrested in Cyprus after €150,000 fraud

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/76-year-old-arrested-in-cyprus-after-€150-000-fraud

A 76-year-old man was arrested Thursday in Larnaca after a joint investigation between Cypriot and German authorities uncovered his involvement in an internet fraud and money laundering scheme....

5. Cyprus’ tax reform aiming for innovation, sustainability, and simplicity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-aiming-for-innovation-sustainability-and-simplicity

A major tax reform is underway in Cyprus as part of the Tax Transformation Project, led by the Centre for Economic Research (CER) at the University of Cyprus. ...

6. Construction permits surge in 2024 but stumble in August due to system hiccups

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....

7. From Nagasaki to Nobel: A survivor’s plea for a nuclear-free world

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-nagasaki-to-nobel-a-survivor-s-plea-for-a-nuclear-free-world

Beneath the polished facade of Madrid's bustling streets, 84-year-old Shigemitsu Tanaka, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, carries a haunting fragment of the past....

8. Japan unrolls eco-friendly toilet paper made from used diapers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/japan-unrolls-eco-friendly-toilet-paper-made-from-used-diapers

A team of local governments and private firms in Japan has developed the world's first toilet paper made from materials including used diapers, and has high hopes the initiative will help protect the environment....

9. Cyprus banks see €1 billion in profits as NPL's decline in 2024

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. ...

10. Cyprus' justice system meets Police Academy?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-justice-system-meets-police-academy

Former Justice Minister Nikos Kosis likened recent prisoner escapes to a slapstick comedy featuring Thanasis Veggos, the beloved Greek comedian. ...

11. Cyprus Airports hit record-breaking passenger traffic in 2024

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....

12. The 'dragon' threatens citrus and exports

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....

13. Twelve dead, including two children, after bar fight in Montenegro turns tragic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twelve-dead-including-two-children-after-bar-fight-in-montenegro-turns-tragic

A gunman in Cetinje, Montenegro, killed 12 people, including two children, following a violent altercation at a bar, according to authorities....

14. Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood fights deportation from Greece (update)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hollywood-star-rudy-youngblood-fights-deportation-from-greece

Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood, best known for his lead role in Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto, is facing deportation from Greece after his visa expired in November 2024....

15. Volunteers wanted for FIBA EuroBasket 2025 in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/volunteers-wanted-for-fiba-eurobasket-2025-in-cyprus

Do you love basketball? Enjoy being part of something big? Then here’s your chance to jump into the action. Cyprus is gearing up to host the FIBA EuroBasket 2025, and they’re on the lookout for volunteers to help make it a slam dunk of an event....

16. How the European Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act will transform Auditing and Financial Reporting and the crucial role of the external auditor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-the-european-artificial-intelligence-ai-act-will-transform-auditing-and-financial-reporting-and-the-crucial-role-of-the-external-auditor

The European Union took a bold step in August 2024 by adopting the AI Act, a landmark regulation designed to ensure that Artificial Intelligence systems are safe, ethical, and transparent. ...

17. 17 years on, Panayiotis Netzati’s escape remains an unsolved mystery

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/17-years-on-panayiotis-netzati-s-escape-remains-an-unsolved-mystery

It’s been 17 years since Panayiotis Netzati, convicted of one of the most shocking crimes in Cyprus, escaped from the Central Prison on October 14, 2007....

18. Consumer Service: Price reductions in 39 product categories

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/consumer-service-price-reductions-in-39-product-categories

The Consumer Protection Service announces the Consumer Product Price Observatory for November 2024....

19. President Christodoulides welcomes new ambassadors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-welcomes-new-ambassadors

Yesterday, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed a diverse group of new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Cyprus in a ceremony that also highlighted the country's foreign policy priorities....

20. Former OpenAI researcher found dead amid copyright dispute

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-openai-researcher-found-dead-amid-copyright-dispute

Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former researcher at OpenAI, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26. Authorities reported no evidence of foul play. ...

21. Bird conservation heroes fight poaching in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/bird-conservation-heroes-fight-poaching-in-cyprus

In Cyprus, the battle against illegal bird trapping continues with determination and success, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS)....

22. U.S. moves forward with $680 million arms deal to Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-moves-forward-with-$680-million-arms-deal-to-israel

The Biden administration is moving forward with a $680 million arms deal with Israel, even as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. ...

23. Government faces labor strikes as key sectors demand action

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-faces-labor-strikes-as-key-sectors-demand-action

Cyprus is grappling with escalating labor unrest in its most crucial industries, as healthcare, construction, and tourism workers push for long-standing demands. ...

24. Cyprus tourism hits new highs, October sets record

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-hits-new-highs-october-sets-record

Tourism in Cyprus continues to shine in 2024, with arrivals nearing 3.73 million between January and October, marking a 4.6% annual increase. This figure also slightly surpasses the same period in 2019, a record-breaking year for Cypriot tourism, showing a 0.81% rise....

25. Greek Intelligence declassifies reports on 1974 coup and Turkish invasion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-intelligence-declassifies-reports-on-1974-coup-and-turkish-invasion

The National Intelligence Service of Greece (EYP) has released declassified documents detailing the events surrounding the 1974 Greek-led coup in Cyprus and the subsequent Turkish invasion,...

26. Lois Builders slams contract termination, cites mismanagement and delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lois-builders-slams-contract-termination-cites-mismanagement-and-delays

Lois Builders Ltd. has issued a statement in response to the recent termination of its contract for the Fishing Reserve and Liopetriou River project, calling the move ''unprecedented.''...

27. Fired Paphos-Polis road contractor wants €35 million payout

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fired-paphos-polis-road-contractor-wants-€35-million-payout

The Cyprus government has formally terminated its contract with Intrakat, a Greek construction company, for the long-awaited Paphos-Polis Chrysochous motorway, citing severe delays and excessive demands from the contractor....

28. Larnaca and Paphos airports to handle 17.5 million passengers annually

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-and-paphos-airports-to-handle-17-5-million-passengers-annually

The deal to hand over Larnaca and Paphos airports to Hermes Airports Ltd is nearly sealed, as the company moves toward......

29. Lidl Cyprus gives new life to fruit and vegetables with the 'Choose me' bag

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-gives-new-life-to-fruit-and-vegetables-with-the-choose-me-bag

With a new initiative, Lidl Cyprus invites all its customers to choose the "Choose me" bag and help reduce food waste, while saving money on their daily purchases....

30. Akamas road project delayed again as investigation continues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-road-project-delayed-again-as-investigation-continues

Decisions on key issues surrounding Akamas—particularly potential disciplinary proceedings for the first phase of the road network and the resumption of related work—are running behind schedule....

X