https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-economic-growth-soars-2-5-for-2023
Cyprus' economic growth is estimated at 2.5% in real terms in 2023. At current prices, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to increase by 7.1%, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lady-gabriella-windsor-s-husband-thomas-kingston-dies-in-apparent-suicide
The senior coroner for Gloucestershire, Katy Skerrett, has disclosed that Thomas Kingston, the 45-year-old husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The inquest into Kingston's death, which was opened at Gloucestershire Coroner's Court, provided harrowing details surrounding the incident....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-ministry-enhances-traffic-surveillance-with-170-new-cameras
In a bid to revolutionize its traffic monitoring capabilities, the Ministry of Transport in Cyprus is embarking on a strategic initiative....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-senators-allow-f-16-sale-to-turkey-despite-concerns
US senators declined on Thursday to block the sale of F-16s to Turkey, despite voicing deep disdain for Turkey’s conduct as an ally. They were upholding an unofficial bargain that Turks would get the fighter jets if they stopped blocking Sweden’s accession to NATO....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cabinet-unlocks-potential-for-smart-military-development
Marking the first step toward establishing the framework necessary to enable the creation of a “smart” army, the cabinet on Thursday......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-mulls-tax-breaks-for-islands-nations-on-aviation-fuel
European Union nations are in talks to grant exemptions for a proposed EU-wide tax on aviation fuel, particularly favoring islands. A draft document from Belgium,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-woman-robbed-of-staggering-420-000-euros
Authorities in Limassol are on heightened alert following a daring robbery that transpired around noon on Friday (1/3). According to police reports, the incident unfolded in the Germasogeia area, where two individuals on a motorcycle targeted a woman and forcefully seized her bag....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tight-security-as-russia-bids-farewell-to-navalny
Hundreds gathered in Moscow to say their goodbyes to Alexei Navalny at a funeral under heavy police presence. Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died under unexplained circumstances in an Arctic penal colony....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-survey-cybersecurity-tops-global-cros-concerns
EY Global Bank Risk Survey 2023 finds CRO role has expanded and evolved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-rules-for-presidential-advisers-set-amid-political-turmoil
The House of Representatives, in a vote of 46 in favor and one against, has approved a bill outlining the criteria for hiring advisers-associates to the president, ministers, and deputy ministers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/texas-battles-largest-blaze-in-state-history-as-fire-torches-1m-acres
At least two people have lost their lives as massive wildfires tear through the Texas Panhandle, threatening homes, livestock, and livelihoods.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-from-12-countries-halt-arms-to-israel-over-gaza-assault
More than 200 Members of Parliament (MPs) from a dozen countries are urging their governments to halt arms sales to Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senate-defies-calls-to-halt-f-16-sale-to-turkey
In a decisive vote on Thursday, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly dismissed a resolution proposed by Republican Senator Rand Paul to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unclaimed-luggage-reveals-shocking-42kg-drug-haul-at-larnaca-airport
Yesterday, a significant quantity of narcotics was discovered in two unclaimed suitcases at Larnaca Airport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poker-twist-in-ongoing-armed-robbery-probe
Police authorities are intensifying their investigations into the gangster robbery that unfolded on Wednesday night in Agios Georgios Alamanos, Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-water-board-official-accused-of-sexual-harassment
A senior official at the Nicosia Water Board is under scrutiny following allegations of sexual harassment in multiple incidents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspect-29-year-old-admits-to-eight-break-ins
A 29-year-old resident of Larnaca admitted to a total of eight burglary and theft cases, according to authorities. The arrest came as part of an investigation into forgery, circulation of fake documents, and attempted fraud....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-marriage-shouldn-t-be-the-answer-to-€2b-loans
In 2023, Cyprus secured a substantial loan totaling €2.02 billion from the Bank of Cyprus, earmarking €510 million specifically for housing initiatives. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-celebrates-approval-of-migration-deputy-ministry-bill
''Today is a milestone for our country'' said the Minister of the Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, on Thursday, welcoming the approval of the bill......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/atmospheric-shifts-paint-a-picture-perfect-weekend
A gentle shift in atmospheric pressure is poised to grace the region, heralding a gradual dispersal of dust particles from the air, with occasional upticks in concentration expected to dissipate by Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-in-custody-over-indecent-assault-on-minors
Authorities responded promptly to a complaint filed by minor girls on Wednesday afternoon, accusing an unknown man of indecent assault in a Nicosia park....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/apple-u-turns-on-evs-shifts-gears-to-focus-on-ai
Apple has reportedly halted its decade-long secretive project to develop electric vehicles (EVs), redirecting efforts towards its artificial intelligence (AI) division....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/death-of-key-witness-alters-course-in-high-profile-t-c-lawyer-s-case
In a significant development, the death of the British key witness for the prosecution has led the Prosecutor General to suspend the prosecution of T/C lawyer Akan Kursat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eib-turns-down-funding-for-great-sea-interconnector-project
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has declined to finance the Great Sea Interconnector project, linking Cyprus, Greece, and Israel. Kyriakos Kakouris, EIB Vice President, confirmed the decision, stating that no new funding request has been submitted by the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-reveals-the-top-human-capital-trends-and-challenges-for-2024
Deloitte’s annual ''Global Human Capital Trends'' report identifies the most pressing issues for organisations, leaders and workers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-halts-humanitarian-visas-children-in-gaza-at-risk
Israel has ceased issuing visas to international staff of humanitarian organizations operating in occupied Palestinian territories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-ready-to-defend-against-nato-and-us-threats-says-putin
In his State of the Nation Address, Russian President Putin issued stern warnings to NATO and the United States, accusing them of deception and preparing to strike Russian territory.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-judge-denies-trump-s-request-to-delay-$450m-payment
A New York judge has rejected Donald Trump's request to temporarily halt the state's attorney-general from collecting a $450 million judgment while he appeals a civil fraud ruling....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prison-phone-disabling-system-faces-legal-hurdles
The Justice Ministry is moving forward with plans to install a new system to disable mobile phones in Central Prisons, despite the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the issue, according to Minister Marios Hartsiotis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/photos-reveal-location-of-daring-armed-robbery-near-limassol
Authorities are intensively investigating a daring armed robbery that unfolded on Wednesday night (28/02) during a private party held for Russians in the Agios Georgios Alamanos area....
