https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italians-come-clean-on-eastmed-gas
Turkey cannot be left out of the natural gas game in the eastern Mediterranean according to ENI’s newly re-elected CEO Claudio Descalzi, whose recent comments during a parliamentary hearing committee echoed latest developments but also gave credence to Rome’s previous doubts over Cypriot endeavors that bypass Ankara...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-publishes-new-sanctions-list-with-cypriot-entities-raises-concerns
In a recent development, the United States released a new sanctions list on Friday (19/05), which includes the names of several Cypriot citizens and entities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-i-am-not-here-to-cover-for-anyone
"I am not here to cover for anyone," President Nicos Christodoulides emphasized during discussions on the new sanctions lists from the UK and the US....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/latest-sanctions-list-revealed-no-new-cypriot-names-so-far
The UK announced a new sanctions list on Friday (19/05), which has been made public. However, as of now, there are no Cypriot names included in the list....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-and-netherlands-seal-double-taxation-deal
Cyprus' Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos, expressed his satisfaction for the conclusion of negotiations on a double taxation avoidance agreement with the Netherlands in a meeting Thursday with the Ambassador of the Netherlands in Cyprus, Elke Merks-Schaapveld, according to a press release by the Ministry of Finance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-decides-to-take-away-jho-low-s-passport
The President’s Cabinet in the Republic of Cyprus decided on Thursday to revoke Jho Low’s Cypriot citizenship after gathering information from Interpol to argue against the Malaysian financier’s appeal to keep his citizenship...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/locals-near-buffer-zone-puzzled-over-circling-plane
Two Turkish airplane sightings flying over local areas were reported Thursday by Greek Cypriots near the buffer zone in rural locations outside the divided capital, with UN officials saying they are looking into the incident...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cbc-urges-banks-to-embrace-transformation-for-sustainablefuture
Constantinos Herodotou, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, emphasized the need for Cypriot banks to seize the current favorable circumstances and address impending challenges during his speech at the 2023 ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit held in Limassol on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-mfa-raises-concerns-over-us-destroyer-s-anchoring-in-cyprus
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement urging the United States to reconsider its policies, following the anchoring of the American destroyer USS Arleigh Burke in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/sanctions-have-exposed-our-hypocrisy
The initial wave of sanctions, enforced by the UK and the US against Cypriot entities (individuals, law firms, service companies) for facilitating transactions to those impacted by the sanctions imposed on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cheers-to-the-14th-cyprus-wine-competition-a-toast-to-wine-lovers-everywhere
Get ready to raise your glasses as the 14th Cyprus Wine Competition, a testament to the nation's devotion to the wine sector, is just around the corner! From May 22 to May 26, 2023, Cyprus will host a vibrant extravaganza dedicated to the art of winemaking, attracting wine aficionados from far and wide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-keep-murder-plot-arrests-under-wraps
Cyprus Police are keeping a low profile on two arrests in connection with an investigation into a suspected murder plot, where a Russian journalist is believed to have been targeted over a dispute...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-reminds-europe-of-unresolved-cyprus-issue
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides has stressed the need for the member states of the Council of Europe to not forget that the Cyprus problem remains unresolved adding that the current status quo cannot be accepted...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-praises-visit-by-us-guided-missile-destroyer
Cyprus Defence Minister, Michalis Giorgallas, has said that the call which class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke paid on Wednesday at Limassol port, is a proof of the strong position which Cyprus has in the region...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-strict-adherence-to-sanctions-worries-legitimate-entities
Banks have become cautious regarding sanctions imposed by the USA, EU, and UK, and they are not willing to take any risk in serving individuals or entities in Cyprus who are subject to sanctions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-woman-arrested-after-tiktok-video
A local TikToker in Paphos is being accused of spreading fake news following the publication of video content on social media about police officers and city officials...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/empowering-parenthood-health-ministry-s-innovative-plan-for-fertility
The Ministry of Health is spearheading an innovative legislative push for assisted reproduction and subsidizing infertility treatments, according to Minister Popi Kanari. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-2-billion-in-russian-assets-frozen-in-cyprus
Some 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in Russian-owned assets managed by Cyprus-registered companies were frozen in compliance with sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, Cyprus’ Finance Ministry said Tuesday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-economy-maintains-momentum-but-faces-uncertainties
The Cypriot economy maintained a strong momentum in the first quarter of 2023 with real GDP registering an annual growth rate of 3.4%, marking however signs of a slowdown on the backdrop of the uncertain external environment and the restrictive monetary policy by the European Central Bank in a bid to place inflation under control....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-opportunity-for-cyprus-un-envoy-sees-last-chance-for-progress
UN Secretary General's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, has expressed the belief that "we are on the verge of a new opportunity to try to have some progress on the Cyprus problem," adding that this "may be the last opportunity."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-extradite-kurdish-activist-to-germany
The Republic of Cyprus will extradite Kenan Ayaz, a Kurdish activist arrested on terrorism charges, to Germany after the Supreme Court unanimously rejected his appeal on Tuesday, May 16. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-on-verge-of-becoming-lng-hub-as-talks-of-israel-pipeline-intensify
The announcements made by the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, regarding a pipeline that will transport natural gas from Israel's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to Cyprus for liquefaction (LNG) and export to European markets...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-state-department-highlights-religious-freedom-issues-in-cyprus
The US State Department's 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom for Cyprus sheds light on various issues concerning religious freedom on the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vanished-whistleblower-in-cyprus-gets-attention
The unknown whereabouts in Cyprus of an American-Israeli whistleblower wanted by US authorities has raised questions in Washington, where Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer says Biden whistleblowers want to come forward but they fear for their lives...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/rights-violations-raise-concerns-amid-sanctions
The Pancyprian Bar Association has expressed growing concerns over the violation of fundamental rights of both individuals and legal entities affected by the recent restrictive measures and sanctions imposed on April 12, 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/forty-nine-years-of-lies
And suddenly we discovered that in the Occupied Territories, Greek Cypriot properties are being sold to Turkish Cypriots or Turks. Some of us went crazy and remembered the patriotic slogans about selling the holy and sacred places of the nation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-expertise-on-the-table-as-leo-docherty-speaks-to-kathimerini
In an interview with "K" newspaper, Leo Docherty, the British Minister for Europe, highlighted the British commitment to closer collaboration, emphasizing the range of areas where British expertise and cooperation can contribute to addressing issues such as combating illegal financing and exploring support structures for enforcement or addressing potential sanctions evasion. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-commissioner-wants-women-out-of-sex-work
Cyprus’ gender commissioner is on a mission to steer debate on ending prostitution, saying she wants to criminalize paid sex and offer 'a way out' for women in the unregulated industry of the world’s oldest profession...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-want-less-bureaucracy-better-skilled-civil-servants
Cypriots appear largely dissatisfied by the functioning of the country’s public administration, and believe that the way forward goes through the reduction of bureaucracy, better skills for civil servants and more communication with citizens, according to the findings of a flash Eurobarometer survey on how EU citizens perceive the support provided to member states through the European Commission’s Technical Support Instrument...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-chambers-call-for-bilateral-improvement-of-green-line-trade
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce (KTTO) support all efforts aimed at the bilateral improvement of Green Line trade....