https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-reach-agreement-on-50-billion-euro-fund-for-ukraine-amidst-orban-standoff
European Union leaders, after weeks of tense negotiations, have secured a breakthrough agreement, compelling Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary to endorse a 50-billion-euro fund for Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-raises-minimum-wage-to-€1000-boosting-income-for-25-000-workers
In a move aimed at bolstering the income of low-wage earners, the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance has announced a significant rise in the National Minimum Wage, effective this January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-25-stake-in-epic-electric-cable-project
In the midst of a countdown, the government finds itself deeply engaged in one of the Eastern Mediterranean's most monumental energy endeavors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-cyprus-leadership-program-stirs-debate-on-defence-cooperation
A ''Strategic Leadership Programme'' in collaboration with the High Commission of the United Kingdom in Cyprus, the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom and Cranfield University......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unrwa-faces-eu-investigation-over-hamas-attack-allegations
The European Commission has urged the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to grant permission for EU experts to conduct an urgent financial audit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hungary-s-economy-targeted-in-eu-retaliation-plan
In a tense diplomatic standoff, officials in Brussels have allegedly devised a clandestine strategy aimed at Hungary's economy should Prime Minister Viktor Orbán persist in blocking a €50 billion support package for Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-alabama-makes-history-with-first-nitrogen-gas-execution
In a historic move, Alabama carried out the execution of convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith, making it the first state to use nitrogen gas for an execution. Smith, 58, was declared dead at 8:25 p.m. Thursday after a process that involved visible convulsions and shaking....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-€20-9-million-boost-from-eu-s-recovery-fund
In a significant development, the European Commission announced a pre-financing injection of €20.9 million for Cyprus from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-and-france-propose-radical-restructuring-of-eu-decision-making
In an unprecedented move, Germany and France are advocating for profound changes in the operation and decision-making processes of the European Union (EU).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-usa-forge-military-alliance
On January 19, 2024, officials from the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus and the Armed Forces of the United States of America (USA) signed the Bilateral Defense Cooperation Program for 2024 in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/restoring-ammos-tou-kampouri-–-before-and-after-images
The Cypriot ''monument'' to the audacity surrounding the naturalization program, manifested as an environmental crime on the beach "Ammos tou Kampouri" in Ayia Napa, remains an unresolved issue that competent authorities sought to address following public outcry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/breathalyzer-protocol-under-scrutiny-after-scandal
Following the uproar sparked by Commissioner for Legislation Louiza Christodoulou Zannetou's incident of driving under the influence of alcohol, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/great-sea-interconnector-secures-€164-5m-boost-in-european-funding
The Independent Electricity Transmission Operator of Greece (ADMIE) has announced a substantial increase in European funding for the Great Sea Interconnector project, soaring from €55.2 million to €164.5 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commissioner-zannetou-reveals-details-on-alcohol-test-incident
In a comprehensive statement released on Monday, Commissioner Louiza Christodoulidou Zannetou offered detailed insights into the recent controversy stemming from an alcohol test conducted on an official on January 11, 2024.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-society-a-landscape-where-pizzas-outpace-police
We live in a society where pizzas arrive faster than the police, once remarked French director Claude Chabrol, and I fear this holds particularly true in the case of our state. Unfortunately, unlike the Cypriot Police, the Cypriot underworld operates like a Swiss watch....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-ranks-17th-in-european-quality-of-life-–-beats-athens-at-27th
A recent survey by the European Commission reveals that Nicosia residents are overwhelmingly satisfied with their quality of life, with 86% expressing contentment.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/official-s-breathalyzer-controversy-sparks-reactions
The President's office has taken a measured stance on the case of a state official who reportedly tested positive in a breathalyzer test and allegedly refused a second sample for retesting, a legal requirement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-minister-clarifies-airbag-recalls-and-responsible-parties
Minister of Transport, Mr. Alexis Vafeadis, delves into the complexities surrounding general vehicle recalls, shedding light on the responsibilities tied to European vehicles, imports from third countries, and the role of manufacturers' distributors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-enacts-law-granting-tax-exemption-on-loan-repayments
The House of Representatives has unanimously approved a law exempting individuals who sold real estate or transferred shares to repay Non-Servicing Loans from the 0.4% tax designated for the Central Equal Weight Sharing Agency...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-high-commissioner-affirms-legality-of-military-bases-usage-in-cyprus
The British High Commissioner in Cyprus, Irfan Siddiq, emphasized that the utilization of the British military bases in Cyprus is in accordance with international law and the commitments made to the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-secures-€40m-boost-for-green-energy-storage
The Republic of Cyprus has secured €40 million from the Just Transition Fund for energy storage facilities, addressing the inflexibility of its electricity system in storing excess energy from renewables....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-health-commissioner-urges-caution-in-ai-health-tools
Stella Kyriakides, the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, has raised concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-urges-turkey-to-halt-actions-disrupting-regional-stability-in-cyprus
The European Commission has issued a call to Turkey, urging the cessation of threats and actions that disrupt good neighborly relations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-january-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-cysec
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-plague-of-the-cyprus-port-industry
Cyprus holds a pivotal role as a major trading hub and a crucial maritime center, leveraging its strategic geographical position and island status to foster maritime transport development. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/makis-keravnos-voices-concerns-over-geopolitical-developments
The global supply chain disruption and its economic impact on Europe and the world have raised concerns among Europeans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-the-consumer-pocket-faces-a-perfect-economic-storm
The uncertainty and the intense upheavals in the global supply chain continue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commissioner-86-years-before-gender-equality-is-achieved-in-cyprus
The European Commission has positioned Cyprus at 21st among the 27 member states concerning gender equality, revealed Josie Christodoulou, the Commissioner for Gender Equality. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-is-therefore-right-that-i-resign
I wrote in my previous article ("How the prestige of the institutions is undermined", Kathimerini, 7/1/24) that, based on the conclusion of the auditors of the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority and announcements of the Audit Service,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/big-news-new-eu-data-rules-give-you-more-control
In a significant development, the European Union's Data Act officially came into force today, ushering in a new era for data access and privacy in the EU market. ...