https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trickier-travel-looms-as-eurostar-ends-direct-trains-from-london-to-disneyland-paris
Families that plan to go to Disneyland Paris from the United Kingdom this summer will have to rethink their plan of how to get there as Eurostar is set to end its direct trains from London to this destination....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-short-term-rental-bookings-rebound-in-2022-but-still-below-2019-levels
Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, reported that during the fourth quarter of 2022 (Q4 2022), short-term rental accommodations booked through platforms like Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group, or TripAdvisor were in high demand, with guests spending around 97 million nights in such accommodations across the EU. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/private-jet-flights-in-europe-reach-record-high-in-2022
A recent report from Greenspace on carbon dioxide emissions from private aviation in Europe has shown that private jet flights reached an all-time high in 2022, and emissions more than doubled compared to 2021....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-hourly-labor-costs-below-eu-average-at-19-4-euros
The average hourly labor costs in Cyprus increased from €18 in 2021 to €19.4 in 2022, according to Eurostat. Hourly labor costs were the lowest in the EU in Bulgaria (€8.2) and Romania (€9.5), and highest in Luxembourg (€50.7), Denmark (€46.8) and Belgium (€43.5). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cocaine-use-in-cyprus-low-compared-to-european-average
Larnaca and Limassol have the highest use of methamphetamine in Cyprus, according to a study conducted by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bahrain-plays-down-turkish-cypriot-flag-incident
A Turkish Cypriot flag at an inter-parliamentary union assembly in Bahrain has caught Nicosia’s attention, prompting Manama to reassure Greek Cypriots that it was 'not intentional' while dialogue still prevailed despite the diplomatic faux pas...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eac-maintains-dominant-position-in-cyprus-energy-production-market
The highest electricity market share in the EU was recorded in Cyprus (88%), reflecting the dominance of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus in the country’s energy market, Eurostat data published on Tuesday show....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/criticism-grows-as-europe-pushes-to-restrict-cars-in-cities
In an effort to ease traffic congestion and curb greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change, municipalities from Barcelona to Brussels have embarked on what has been called a “transportation revolution.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-hospital-staff-to-receive-training-from-accreditation-canada
Training sessions will take place in two major public hospitals in Nicosia, starting today, as part of the accreditation process that the SHSO (OKYpY) has initiated, under the guidance of Canada Accreditation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sends-humanitarian-supplies-to-syria-for-earthquake-relief
As part of an EU humanitarian air bridge for Syria, two planes with emergency aid landed Monday in Damascus, to provide further support for the Syrian people impacted by the earthquake. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kaili-lawyer-stunned-as-mep-s-partner-walks-free
The defense for Greek MEP Eva Kaili is raising hell after Belgian authorities released her partner in an ongoing corruption investigation, with one of her lawyers accusing Belgium’s criminal justice of operating against European legal culture...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-voters-cast-ballot-in-crucial-runoff-election
Cypriots return to the polls Sunday to elect the 8th President since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus. The two front-runners in last weekend's first round, are Nicos Christodoulides, former Minister of Foreign Affairs in the cabinet of outgoing President Nicos Anastasiades, and Andreas Mavroyiannis a diplomat who served as negotiator for the Cyprus problem...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-elections-the-locations-of-polling-stations around-the-world
The polling stations abroad for the Presidential Elections (1st round 05/02) have been announced by the General Election Commissioner....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurostat-cyprus-had-the-highest-stock-of-npl-s-in-2021
In 2021, Cyprus remained the country with the highest stock of non-performing loans (assets) of the general government, at 20.2% of GDP, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/money-laundering-platform-with-ties-to-cyprus-seized
The Cyprus Police took part in a joint European operation that led to the seizure of an online cryptocurrency platform/exchange that was being used to launder money from illegal activities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eva-kaili-to-remain-in-custody
A Belgian court has rejected an application from Greek MEP Eva Kaili to be released from pre-trial custody, following a hearing before the Court of First Instance in Brussels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/panzeri-to-be-let-off-after-agreeing-to-name-names
Belgium’s federal prosecutor said on Tuesday that former Italian member of the European Parliament Pier Antonio Panzeri agreed to work with Belgian authorities over a cash-for-influence corruption scandal in exchange for a reduced sentence...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-royals-bid-farewell-to-greece-s-ex-king-in-athens
European royalty gathered in Athens on Monday for the funeral of former King Constantine of Greece, born a prince but spurned by his country which abolished the monarchy in 1974....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/frontline-s-cyprus-move-fails-to-impress-rival
Plans by a shipping tycoon to redomicile his company to Cyprus became unclear after Frontline announced a merger with a rival oil tanker operator fell through...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-fund-keeps-lukoil-s-sanctioned-plant-running
A Lukoil refinery in Italy might survive sanctions against Russia if it falls in the hands of a Cypriot private equity fund, with the company saying the sale could take place by March of this year after turning down a US offer two months ago...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kaili-admits-to-asking-father-to-hide-money
Greek MEP Eva Kaili has admitted under questioning in Belgium that she had asked her father to hide part of the money that was in her home, according to reports in the Belgian magazine Knack and newspaper Soir....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-belgian-wheel-is-in-motion
Many Cypriots live in a state of frustration. How did Belgian authorities respond decisively to the well-known case, while the island's law enforcement took two weeks to visit Syllouris?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fall
The tale of Eva Kaili is a metaphor for the glitzy, quick ascent to power in politics and the ultimate fall from grace brought on by dishonesty. After all, a corrupt politician is one who has been bribed by the state or a private individual....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-week-that-shook-brussels-saw-a-police-stakeout-piles-of-cash-and-reform-promises
The police had been waiting since dawn. Officers from the special unit of Belgium’s federal police gathered on Rue Wiertz, close to the European Parliament in Brussels. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-7th-in-the-eu-generating-waste
The total amount of municipal solid waste generated in Cyprus in 2021 stood at 570 thousand tonnes compared to 543 thousand tonnes in 2020, recording an increase of 5%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/qatargate-kaili-s-partner-confesses-and-names-names
Eva Kaili's husband, Francesco Giorgi, admitted his involvement in the Qatargate scandal, according to Le Soir and La Repubblica....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kaili-s-lawyer-drops-hint-about-italian-job
There is conflicting information about a corruption investigation in the European Parliament following the arrest of a Greek former VP, with media reports speculating she was being detained in connection with Qatar while her lawyer is pointing the finger squarely at her Italian fellow suspects including her male partner...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kaili-in-custody-until-next-week-decision-on-the-three-is-expected
Eva Kaili, a Greek MEP and former vice-president of the European Parliament, will be detained until next week, according to AFP....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-could-become-a-year-round-tourist-destination-by-2030
The ultimate goal of the National Tourism Strategy 2030 is to establish Cyprus as an all-season, high-quality, digitally intelligent and accessible tourist destination, that respects the environment and channels the benefits of tourism across the island,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-lawmaker-denies-taking-bribes-from-qatar
European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili, a suspect in an investigation into money laundering and corruption at the parliament, has denied receiving money from Qatar, one of her lawyers said in Greece on Tuesday...
