https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tougher-regulations-loom-for-tobacco-heat-sticks-in-europe
European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers’ new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were designed to exploit just months after their launch.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/methamphetamine-use-in-cyprus-under-scrutiny
A pan-european Wastewater Analysis Survey shows that there is a significant use of methamphetamine in Cyprus, but there are lower levels of use than the European average for other substances.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-3-7-greenhouse-gas-increase-stands-out-in-eu
In the third quarter of 2023, greenhouse gas emissions through economic activity had increased by 3.7% in Cyprus and decreased by 7.1%......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-radio-stats-30-000-jobs-€4b-revenue
About 30,000 persons were employed by radio broadcasting enterprises across the European Union in 2022, with these enterprises recording a net turnover......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-fourth-in-eu-for-cars-per-capita-exceeding-average
In 2022, Cyprus ranked as the country with the fourth-highest number of passenger cars per population, boasting 658 cars per 1000 inhabitants, significantly surpassing the EU average of 560 vehicles per 1000 inhabitants, according to Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shines-with-20-tourism-surge
In a burst of post-pandemic enthusiasm, Cyprus shines as the EU's tourism star, celebrating an impressive 20% surge in 2023 – a dazzling spectacle second only to a breathtaking fireworks display!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-opt-for-overseas-new-year-celebrations
Many Cypriots are traveling abroad this year for the New Year, choosing as destinations mostly Greece and the United Kingdom, but also Central European countries, the President of the Association of Travel Agents (ACTA) Haris Papacharalambous has told CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prague-university-shooting-leaves-14-dead-in-tragic-massacre
In a horrifying incident, a lone gunman unleashed a barrage of gunfire in the philosophy department building of Charles University in downtown Prague, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-data-shows-low-interest-payouts-by-cypriot-banks
Cypriot banks rank second to last among European banks in terms of paying interest on total household deposits, according to data released on Wednesday by the European Banking Authority (EBA), as part of its annual risk assessment of the European banking system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/porsche-driving-the-dream
How did it all begin? With a phone call. Because when Porsche invites you to live the dream, you can only say yes. And becoming a member of a team with creative individuals from different European countries to experience an unforgettable two-day Porsche adventure, full of adrenaline and unique moments, is a life experience you will have to tell forever......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/un-chief-s-controversial-view-on-cyprus-unity
In a recent interview, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP, Colin Stewart, referred to the fact that his country of origin, Canada, has a French-speaking Prime Minister, despite the fact that French-speakers make up 25% of the population, in order to show that ethnic and linguistic differences are being addressed and over time will not pose a threat to the unity of the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-czech-republic-embrace-the-euro
Despite being part of the European Union for nearly two decades, the Czech Republic remains staunchly opposed to adopting the euro as its official currency. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-netanyahu-called-on-eu-to-pressure-egypt-to-accept-gaza-refugees
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to convince European leaders to put pressure on Egypt to accept refugees from Gaza, according to people briefed on the discussions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-nations-reach-agreement-on-handling-irregular-immigration
European Union countries on Wednesday sealed a deal on how to handle irregular immigration at times of exceptionally high arrivals, taking a step towards overhauling the bloc’s asylum and migration rules before a pan-European election next year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-in-cyprus-in-jeopardy-as-31-000-at-risk-of-poverty
In 2022, 24.7% (almost 20 million) of the children (aged less than 18 years) in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU. In Cyprus, this percentage stood at 18.1% (about 31 thousand children)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/just-a-breath-away-from-a-new-tourism-record
Hermes Airports statistics reveal that August achieved an unprecedented milestone in air traffic, with a total of 1.516 million passengers. When examining this figure in terms of arrivals and tourist arrivals, it amounts to 511,387 arrivals. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-inflation-skyrockets-to-3-1-in-august
The annual inflation rate in Cyprus saw a rise to 3.1% in August 2023, up from 2.4% in July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-among-worst-in-eu-for-keeping-homes-warm
Cyprus was the country with the second largest share of population declaring that they could not afford keeping their home adequately warm in 2022, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/unmasking-jack-straw-s-biased-agenda-in-cyprus-problem
In an article published in Politico, former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw suggested dividing Cyprus. He argues that Britain, which guarantees the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, cannot achieve a two-state solution on its own. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jack-straw-s-call-for-two-state-solution-in-cyprus
Former UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has offered a proposal to resolve the long-standing conflict between the Greek Cypriot Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/evros-blaze-devours-808-7-sq-km
The Evros fire in northeastern Greece has destroyed at least 808.7 square kilometers, an area larger than New York City, which occupies 778.2 square kilometers, making it the largest blaze in the EU since 2000, according to data from Copernicus’ Emergency Management Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greeks-fight-on-amidst-devastating-wildfires
Greek authorities reinforced firefighting forces in the northeastern part of the country Monday, where a massive deadly wildfire was burning for a 10th day with no signs of abating....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gang-rape-horrors-shake-italy-7-men-accused-victim-s-assault-filmed
The treatment is already allowed on a voluntary basis in several EU countries, but only in Poland is it currently compulsory for rapists and child sex abusers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reddit-s-aroma-awards-for-the-20-most-odorous-countries
In this article, we will take a look at the 20 countries with the worst body odor according to Reddit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ec-greece-you-are-not-alone-the-eu-is-with-you
Water-dropping planes from several European countries joined hundreds of firefighters Wednesday battling wildfires raging for days across Greece that left 20 people dead, while major blazes also burned in Spain’s Tenerife and in northwestern Turkey near the Greek border....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/18-charred-bodies-of-immigrants-found-in-evros-fire
Amidst the relentless wildfires that have engulfed Greece, at least 18 charred bodies of immigrants have been discovered in the scorched expanse of Dadia Forest in Evros....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-shines-as-europe-s-top-eco-friendly-destination
Sweden is Europe’s most sustainable travel destination, the new Sustainable Travel Index for 2023 by Euromonitor International has shown....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-solar-climb-to-2030-green-triumph
The rapid expansion of solar power is propelling most EU countries toward achieving their 2030 renewable energy goals ahead of schedule, according to new data. This development is boosting optimism in global emission reduction efforts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/loneliness-on-the-rise-as-study-finds-irish-face-highest-rates-in-eu
Irish people are experiencing the highest levels of loneliness within the European Union, a recent study has revealed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amsterdam-crowned-ultimate-tourist-hotspot-in-europe
Amsterdam has been announced as Europe’s best capital city destination to visit as a tourist in 2023, leaving behind popular destinations like Rome, Paris, and London....
