https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-tests-visa-free-entry-for-five-eu-nations
China has revealed that citizens from five European Union nations—France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain—will be exempt from visa requirements. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/official-launch-of-women-in-tech®-cyprus-powered-by-techisland-and-adsterra
TechIsland and its member Adsterra proudly announced the official launch of the Women in Tech® Cyprus Chapter. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nigerian-gang-exploits-facebook-connections-in-elaborate-scam
Greek authorities have dismantled a criminal organization consisting of Nigerian and Sierra Leonean nationals accused of duping women out of substantial sums of money through an elaborate online scam....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-abruptly-cancels-meeting-with-greek-pm-over-parthenon-dispute
In a sudden turn of events, a diplomatic rift has surfaced between the British and Greek governments, revolving around the Parthenon Sculptures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-rising-tide-of-nationalism
The Netherlands and Argentina represent two additional victories in the surge of populism and nationalism that the world has witnessed over the past decade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-s-robust-€65-2m-budget-signals-ambitious-2024-plans
At 65.2 million euros, the proposed budget of the Ministry of Tourism for 2024 surpasses previous years, accounting for initial budgets and excluding additional expenditures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-plans-to-cut-interest-rates-amid-inflation-worries
The perspective advocated by many young individuals, endorsing a declaration of victory over inflation, is articulated by Dr. Jensen, the president of the German Bundesbank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-pyla-now-agios-dometios
The actions of the occupation authorities within the buffer zone appear to be following a pattern, aiming to challenge the status quo and create a fait accompli. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-remains-found-in-akamas-identified-as-missing-british-resident
The bones discovered on November 15 in Akamas have been positively identified as belonging to John Hugo, a 69-year-old British man and a permanent resident of Cyprus, according to statements from Assistant Police Operations Director Michael Nicolaou to CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-minister-pushing-for-all-day-schools
The Ministry of Education in Cyprus, led by Minister Athena Michaelidou, is on a mission to supercharge the all-day school scene. The goal? Give kids more time to learn and develop skills in a school setting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/qatar-s-investment-gurus-plan-cyprus-expedition
A team from Qatar's various investment funds will visit to Cyprus to explore the country's investment prospects in the infrastructure, energy and tourism sectors, the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said today, in statements after a meeting he held with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/open-university-of-cyprus-fined-€45-000-for-data-breach
The Open University of Cyprus has incurred a €45,000 fine from Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Irini Loizidou, in connection with a cyber-attack that transpired in March....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecologists-take-on-cat-poisoning-and-feed-container-destruction
George Perdikis, the newly elected President of the Ecologist Movement, engaged in discussions with the Provincial Police Director on Monday, November 27, to address issues related to the management of complaints regarding cat feeding....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lagarde-s-stance-on-cryptos-revealed-amidst-family-investment-fallout
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde disclosed that her son experienced significant losses while investing in cryptocurrency, as reported by Reuters on November 24. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-man-of-the-year-awards-ceremony-beckons-on-december-7
On December 7, discover the champions at the "Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards" honoring ethics, contribution, vision, and hard work. Get the scoop on the categories, the nominees, and the exciting voting procedure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/city-of-dreams-mediterranean-faces-bumpy-start-with-181-job-losses
In a stark indicator of the challenges facing the Limassol casino-resort, the recent dismissal of 181 employees reveals significant issues four months after its grand opening. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dac6-revisited-through-the-prism-of-dac8
The Directive on Administration Cooperation (''DAC'') has been amended multiple times since 2011 to allow for the automatic exchange of information across multiple fields of taxation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bill-gates-predicts-a-3-5-day-work-week-with-ai
In a recent podcast, Bill Gates countered job loss concerns due to artificial intelligence, suggesting it might lead to a more relaxed work schedule....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-as-233-illegal-residents-repatriated-last-saturday
A total of 233 persons who resided illegally in Cyprus, departed the country within a week (18-25/11/2023), as part of Police efforts for the return of third-country nationals to their countries of origin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/portugal-breaks-records-with-149-hours-of-uninterrupted-renewable-energy
In a remarkable feat, Portugal achieved a new milestone by generating more renewable energy than its electricity demands for an unprecedented 149 consecutive hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-proposes-lifeline-to-gaza-in-amalthea-project
The debate on the humanitarian corridor in Gaza, from Cypriot territory within the context of the 'Amalthea' project, represents Cyprus' attempt to assert 'flag projection' and a broader diplomatic role in the evolving situation in the Middle East sub-system post-October 7....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/first-imo-gender-equality-award-presented-to-tototheo-maritime-co-ceo-despina-panayiotou-theodosiou
Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, Co-CEO of Tototheo Maritime™, and a prominent figure in the maritime industry, has been honored with the inaugural ''Gender Equality Award'' by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-releases-17-hostages-including-russian-and-thai-nationals
In the latest chapter of the ongoing conflict, the third exchange of hostages and prisoners between Hamas and Israel unfolded amidst a fragile four-day truce in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kedipes-introduces-rent-to-own-scheme-for-vulnerable-households
Starting December 4, the government, in collaboration with KEDIPES, opens applications for the innovative "rent for hire-purchase" scheme. This initiative aims to fully settle loans secured on the main residences of vulnerable households, offering a lifeline to those facing financial challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/msc-cruises-expands-ocean-cay-experience-in-the-bahamas
MSC Cruises is set to elevate the offerings at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its exclusive Bahamian destination. New facilities include watersport-friendly excursion centers, a state-of-the-art dive and snorkel center, and additional dining options....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/partial-reports-of-recent-cyberattacks-in-cyprus-to-be-made-public
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Irene Loizidou Nicolaidou, informed the Parliament's Finance Committee that reports on cyberattacks targeting the Land Registry, University of Cyprus, and Open University...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ethical-issues-hang-heavy-on-controversial-organ-retrieval-method-in-donors
A heated controversy has erupted among major hospitals in New York City over a groundbreaking heart retrieval method for organ donors, exposing ethical concerns surrounding the delicate balance between life and death in medical practice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/south-korea-breaks-with-tradition-announcing-plans-to-ban-dog-meat-consumption
South Korea is set to ban eating dogs by 2027, according to the policy chief of the ruling People Power Party, Yu Eui-dong. At a meeting with government officials and animal rights activists, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/professor-spyros-makridakis-among-the-most-highly-cited-researchers-in-the-world
Professor Spyros Makridakis, Director of the University of Nicosia (UNIC) Institute for the Future (IFF) is among the most Highly Cited Researchers in the world, according to the list Highly Cited Researchers™....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lackluster-sales-show-consumer-hesitation-and-vigilance
From 9 in the morning, several stores opened their doors for Black Friday, primarily in the field of electrical and electronic devices, but the traffic is at low levels and certainly not comparable to previous years....