https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/shipping-deputy-ministry-finds-a-new-home-at-historic-nemitsa-factory
The Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Shipping is set to revamp its operational landscape with a state-of-the-art facility in Limassol. Following the Council of Ministers' approval to repurpose the former Nemitsa factory site, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/larnaca-s-renaissance-as-the-island-s-boutique-oasis
In a recent article by Kathimerini journalist Maria Eracleous, the spotlight is on Larnaca's burgeoning tourism sector, with a particular focus on the Accor Group's inaugural venture in the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-egypt-forge-energy-partnership-amidst-gas-discoveries
Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry, George Papanastasiou, recently engaged in crucial talks with Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, exploring avenues to strengthen energy cooperation between the two nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctors-abortion-refusal-raises-concerns
A significant controversy emerged during today's session of the Human Rights Committee of the Parliament, shedding light on the refusal of six out of eight anesthesiologists at Makarios Hospital to participate in an abortion procedure, citing religious reasons. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-berengaria-comes-the-development-of-the-highlands
In recent months, work on the historic Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, a €35 million project, has come to a standstill. But this is only temporary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/t-c-s-want-incentives-from-g-c-s-to-return-to-talks
''I personally think there is flexibility in the positions expressed by the Turkish side" says British High Commissioner Irfan Siddiq, explaining that "they want to have the right to talk about a separate state...''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-celebrates-completion-of-€6-6m-solar-project-in-405-schools
With a total expenditure of €6.6 million, the project to install Photovoltaic Systems in 405 school buildings in Cyprus was completed, offering significant energy......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-s-digital-citizen-app-faces-glitches
President Nikos Christodoulides announced a series of policy actions aimed at improving citizens' daily lives and enhancing their overall quality of life, alongside legislative and other initiatives geared towards modernizing state structures and institutions....
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/alphamega-riots-amplify-football-strife
The management of violence in stadiums hinges on the outcomes of the upcoming extraordinary CFA meeting this Friday, prompted by the recent turmoil at ''Alphamega''....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ports-report-20-drop-in-cargo-blamed-on-suez-canal-crisis
The recent events concerning the crisis in the Gulf of Aden and the Suez Canal have resulted in losses for the Republic of Cyprus of around 20%, said the President of the Cyprus Ports Authority, Dr. Antonis Stylianou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-gears-up-for-investment-talks-in-new-york
Bank of Cyprus has packed its bags for New York as it gears up to meet with the investment community at the Athens Stock Exchange's conference in collaboration with JPMorgan on the 25th of this month.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dr-george-georgiou-of-unic-awarded-the-cyprus-research-award-–-young-researcher-2023-by-rif
Dr. George Georgiou from the Department of Languages and Literature of the University of Nicosia has been awarded the prestigious ''Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher 2023'' ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-s-move-puts-uk-fish-and-chips-at-risk
In a potential crisis for fish and chip enthusiasts, Vladimir Putin's Russian government contemplates scrapping a long-standing agreement with the UK, raising concerns of food weaponization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/faster-approvals-in-just-90-days-deputy-minister-reveals
The average processing time for the guaranteed minimum income (GMI) applications has been reduced by 75%, from 12 months to 90 days, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Marilena Evangelou, said during a press conference on the modernisation and upgrade of the GMI....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/switzerland-hosts-global-peace-summit-for-ukraine
Ukraine's plea for peace resonated as Switzerland stepped forward to host a summit, according to a joint announcement by the presidents in Bern. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eighty-football-teams-choose-cyprus-for-intensive-training
Eighty football teams have already chosen Cyprus for their training preparation this year, Tourism Deputy Minister Costas Koumis said on Thursday, noting that last year the total number of teams that arrived in Cyprus for their training preparation was 92....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/maria-stylianou-lottidi-breaks-barriers-elected-to-ioi-europe-board
In a historic move, Ms. Maria Stylianou-Lottidi, the Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights in Cyprus,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/78-of-gyms-in-cyprus-operate-illegally-posing-risks-to-consumers
In a startling revelation, the Pan-Cyprian Association of Gym Owners (PASIGY) disclosed in a press conference on Tuesday that a staggering 78% of private gyms in Cyprus are operating without the necessary licenses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cifa-projects-optimistic-2024-for-cyprus-investment-funds-amid-challenges
The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) has expressed optimism for the Investment Funds sector in Cyprus in 2024, projecting another positive year despite existing challenges and uncertainties, according to a press release.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-isis-suspected-in-devastating-kerman-blasts
The double explosion, which claimed the lives of at least 103 people on Wednesday near the tomb of General Qasem Soleimani in Kerman......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labor-minister-responds-to-industry-staff-shortages-urges-caution-in-demands
In response to demands from employer representatives regarding staff shortages in retail, catering, and the hotel industry, Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Yannis Panagiotou,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-proposes-hezbollah-relocation-6-miles-from-border
In a bid to alleviate tensions with Lebanon, Israel has communicated to the Biden administration its desire to push Hezbollah's forces approximately 6 miles away from the border....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-launches-state-sponsored-arts-opportunities-for-youth
President Nikos Christodoulides announced the initiation of the much-anticipated youth culture card, marking a significant step towards supporting the arts and engaging young minds in the cultural richness of Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/workforce-crisis-grips-cyprus-as-12-000-job-vacancies-surge
In the hotel, catering, and retail sectors, an estimated 12 thousand personnel needs have prompted relevant professional associations to jointly appeal to the Ministry of Labour, seeking simplified procedures for hiring staff from third countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-faces-dilemma-as-eu-puts-turkey-s-wishes-first
On Monday, behind the scenes in Brussels, an agreement was reached and sealed in the evening at the diplomatic level on Euro-Turkish relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-warns-israel-as-derogatory-soldier-videos-surface
President Joe Biden, a staunch supporter of Israel, broke from tradition by openly criticizing the Israeli government's approach to the two-state solution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-playing-into-putin-s-hands-on-ukraine-aid-threat
In a bold statement, President Joe Biden minced no words as he warned Republicans about unwittingly aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/allegations-of-forced-population-shift-amidst-gaza-offensive
In a recent development, an Israeli government spokesperson, Eylon Levy, vehemently denied what he termed as ''outrageous and false'' allegations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-about-the-day-after-in-gaza-what-about-the-days-before
A colleague of mine asked me the other day a very interesting question. Let's assume, he said, that Israel does manage to destroy Hamas somehow. What's the use? Will it not be revived otherwise in a few years time?...
