https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/0-vat-on-bread-milk-eggs-and-diapers
The Council of Ministers has approved a Decree during today's session, which imposes a zero VAT rate on the delivery of certain products until October 31, 2023. These products include bread, milk, eggs, baby food, baby diapers, feminine hygiene products, and adult diapers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tightens-criteria-for-immigration-permit-scheme
A revised set of criteria on the expedited process for granting immigration permits to third-country nationals who invest in Cyprus will be in effect as of May 2, 2023, the Interior Ministry announced on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-wants-to-keep-it-up-for-sudan
Cyprus Republic stands ready to continue to provide assistance to foreign countries for the evacuation of their citizens from Sudan, FM Constantinos Kombos said Wednesday, pointing out that once again Cyprus is proved to be a safe harbor in the region...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-couple-stands-at-ease-during-diplomatic-reception
Cyprus’ first couple felt right at home on Tuesday when the president and the first lady, both career diplomats by trade, hosted a reception for members of diplomatic and consular missions on the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/e-kalathi-your-digital-tool-for-smart-shopping
Based on the timeline, the implementation of e-kalathi, the new digital platform for monitoring retail product prices, is expected to take place around early 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-april-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-cysec
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in the field of auditing and accounting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-stuck-in-sudan-as-evacuations-turn-dangerous
Greek commandos are part of a mission to Egypt which will include the evacuation of Cypriot citizens in Sudan, where humanitarian convoys organized by western countries are under the threat of attacks...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/easter-leaves-two-fires-and-three-minor-injuries-in-cyprus
The Cyprus Police reported two incidents of arson and malicious damage to two schools in Nicosia during this year's Easter season. The police stated that two fires caused "unpleasant" incidents, but the measures taken worked satisfactorily....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/finance-ministry-launches-tender-for-companies-law-modernization
Cyprus Ministry of Finance has launched a tender with an estimated value of €2 million aiming to acquire services for the modernization and reform of the outdated Companies Law, aiming to improve the economy’s competitiveness and ease of doing business....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-continues-measures-to-counter-inflationary-pressures
The government of Cyprus has decided to continue measures aimed at countering inflationary pressures, including an extension of a subsidy on electricity consumption and a reduced excise tax on fuel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-websites-down-after-waterleak-at-finance-ministry
Efforts are underway since Monday afternoon to repair and assess the damage caused by a water leak from a tank adjacent to the room where the servers that provide internet access for the entire government hub are located at the Ministry of Finance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€130m-grant-plan-proposed-for-358-refugee-apartment-buildings
In an effort to effectively manage buildings in government housing estates and address observed structural issues, the Ministry of Interior has prepared a comprehensive Sponsorship Plan to be presented at Friday's Cabinet meeting. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-seek-middle-ground-in-lambradjia-madness
Officials in Cyprus appear to tolerate lambradjia bonfires even though they are illegal, with police and fire departments pushing for new legislation to tackle a long and dangerous Easter tradition on the island that is not easy to change...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-alarmed-by-the-situation-in-jerusalem
Nicosia has said it is alarmed by the wave of violence and the provocative actions in Jerusalem, as well as by the indiscriminate firing of rockets from Gaza, urging for restraint and immediate de-escalation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-s-mission-in-china-convincing-xi-on-ukraine
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-furious-over-retirement-age-increase-of-2-years
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to fill the streets of France Thursday for the 11th day of nationwide resistance to a government proposal to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The furious public reaction to the plan has cornered and weakened French President Emmanuel Macron....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-wraps-up-cairo-visit
Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, concludes on Thursday his visit to Egypt, with a meeting with the Arab League Secretary General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, at the League's seat. After the meeting Christodoulides will depart for Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-says-petty-politics-not-behind-imo-decision
Political criticism in Nicosia over not backing an ex-minister to lead a UN international shipping agency continues to dominate headlines this week, with President Nikos Christodoulides rejecting allegations that a lack of support was out of spite due to presidential election preferences...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/significant-progress-of-cypriot-economy-noted-by-ecb-chief-economist
Philip R. Lane, member of the Executive Board and Chief Economist of the European Central Bank (ECB) said he is pleased to witness the significant progress of the Cypriot economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/easter-holiday-boosts-air-travel-in-cyprus-by-26
April will kick off the summer tourist season with satisfactory arrivals and hotel occupancies for the Easter period. Since last week, demand for travel has started to rise from foreign tourists, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-professor-phoebe-koundouri-honored-for-contribution-to-science
On Thursday, the 23rd of March, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was awarded the Academy of Athens Excellence in Science Award 2023 for her contribution to the advancement of the Science of the Marine Environment by the President of the Academy of Athens, Michael-Konstantinos Stathopoulos, and the Secretary-General, Christos Zerefos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-minister-worries-nicosia-dropped-imo-ball-out-of-spite
A Cypriot former minister is calling on the new government to offer an explanation as to why the Republic of Cyprus failed to seek a nomination currently being sought by foe Turkey at a UN agency responsible for regulating shipping, hinting at revenge politics and calling on his party to seek answers...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/passports-of-russian-officials-confiscated-to-prevent-overseas-escape
A Soviet-style practice is being resorted to by Russia's security services, confiscating the passports of senior officials and executives of state-owned companies to prevent travel abroad, as "paranoia about leaks and defections spreads in Vladimir Putin's regime," reports the Financial Times....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-in-focus-greece-cyprus-and-israel-hold-trilateral-meeting
Foreign Ministers of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos, Greece Nikos Dendias and Israel Eli Cohen, who met on Friday in Nicosia, pointed out the importance of the trilateral energy cooperation and its contribution to the stability in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-wants-top-technocrats-advising-him-on-cyprob
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that the National Security Council that is to be set up will consist mainly of technocrats and will further strengthen the work of the National Council, the top advisory body to the President as regards the Cyprus issue...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-briefs-political-leaders-on-cyprus-and-other-issues
The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, chaired the first session of the National Council at the Presidential Palace on Thursday morning (30/03). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/herodotou-european-banking-system-in-good-health
Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) Constantinos Herodotou said on Wednesday that there’s concern that the banking problems with some European banks could evolve into something bigger....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-vies-for-european-capital-of-culture-2030
Nicosia has been nominated for the European Capital of Culture 2030 title. The Nicosia For Art company has been tasked with preparing and submitting the application by the decision of the City Council. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/43-of-motorcyclists-who-died-in-cyprus-in-2021-did-not-wear-a-helmet
According to a recent report by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), 43% of motorcyclists and moped users who died in road accidents in 2021 did not wear a helmet. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-flag-pulled-down-ahead-of-event-in-paphos
A Turkish flag hoisted in Paphos as part of an international cycling event was pulled down within minutes, stirring controversy within the city council and prompting the mayor himself to weigh in...