https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-companies-announce-significant-price-hikes
Looking at the average prices across Cyprus, we found that the average price of unleaded 95 petrol increased yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, compared to the morning, and now stands at 1.5 euros per liter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/revolutionary-cancer-drug-kills-all-solid-tumors-leaves-healthy-cells-intact
Scientists have developed a holy grail cancer drug that kills all solid cancer tumors while leaving other cells unharmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/presidential-election-complaints-lead-to-€36-000-fine-for-christodoulides-staff
In the aftermath of the 2023 Presidential Elections, the staff of Nikos Christodoulides faced a hefty fine of €36,000 following complaints lodged with the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Ms. Irini Loïzidou-Nikolaidou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prices-of-homes-and-apartments-up-7-7-annually
The rise recorded in the housing market in Cyprus during the first quarter of 2023 was significant, as prices continued to increase, especially in apartments, mainly due to higher demand....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/retail-trade-soars-by-8-4-in-june
Retail trade turnover increased by 8.4% in value and 6.4% in volume in June 2023 compared to the corresponding month of 2022, according to data presented by the Statistical Service on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-on-the-rise-in-cyprus
The prices of fuel in Cyprus are continuously increasing, putting a financial burden on many Cypriot citizens. Last week, the Representative of the Pan-Cyprian Consumer Association, Marios Drousiotis, estimated that there will be another increase of 2-3 cents in prices within days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-devastating-impact-of-revenge-pornography
Twelve women in Cyprus recently fell victim to revenge pornography, where a 40-year-old man from Larnaca posted explicit videos and photos of them on erotic websites. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tourism-revenue-up-by-over-40
A significant increase of 40.7% on an annual basis was recorded in tourism revenue, based on the results of the Traveler Survey of the Cyprus Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-in-shocking-pornography-scandal
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Larnaca in connection with the publication of explicit videos and photos on pornographic websites, according to Christos Andreou, a police spokesman. The case is being described as very serious, with the suspect facing charges related to the dissemination of pornographic or sexual content....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/patients-endure-extended-waits-for-beds-amidst-shortage
An elderly patient who suffered a stroke had to endure a grueling wait for a hospital bed at Pafos General Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Saturday, 22nd July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aci-world-s-top-10-european-airports-that-never-sleep
Airports Council International (ACI World) has published the latest World Airport Traffic Dataset, revealing the top European airports that have experienced the most traffic out of 2,600 airports across more than 180 countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/growing-up-in-refugee-camps
The painful experience of being violently uprooted, the worry about finding temporary shelter until they could return home, and the hardships faced in refugee camps – which turned into months and even years – are deeply etched in the memories and hearts of the refugees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ufo-witness-exposes-government-secrets
In a remarkable turn of events, a UFO whistleblower recently testified before a House Oversight Subcommittee on national security, shedding light on bold claims that the Pentagon is concealing evidence of alien spacecraft from Congress....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-dilemma-with-core-inflation-at-5-5
The European Central Bank (ECB) is almost certain to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in its meeting tomorrow, though what happens next is unclear....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-witness-€52-3b-growth
Deposits in the Cyprus banking system rose significantly in June totalling €52.3 billion, while liquidity in the banking system amounted to €27.2 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawsuit-threatens-€284-5m-pdo-halloumi-industry
Shortly before the completion of a year (July 22, 2022) since the agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheesemakers, and KEVE, and the implementation of the terms of the European Regulation in the halloumi production chain, it seems that Cyprus' protected cheese is facing new challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/where-cyprus-stands-in-eu-minimum-wage
The minimum wage in Cyprus is slightly lower than 1,000 euro per month since the country became the 22nd out of 27 EU member states to have instituted a national minimum wage on January 1st, 2023, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, about the situation as it stood on July 1st....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-military-emails-accidentally-sent-to-mali
A small spelling error has resulted in thousands of emails intended for the U.S. military being sent instead to Mali, an issue that Pentagon officials said they've taken steps to mitigate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brexit-creates-passport-woes-for-tourists
A total of 254,316 holidaymakers’ valid passports do not comply with the post-Brexit rules for visiting the European Union countries, based on the figures from the HM Passport Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-recruiting-nurses-from-latin-america
Germany is continuing its efforts to recruit more nurses from countries in Latin America to tackle the ongoing labor shortage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/chatgpt-s-rise-sparks-academic-debates
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence software based on advanced language models, capable of generating texts from corresponding programs, was put into use....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brexit-regrets-the-uk-s-changing-tune-on-eu-exit
British nationals are expressing increasing regret over the decision to leave the European Union, according to a recent YouGov survey. Despite Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's claims that Brexit brought benefits to the UK, over half of the population would now vote to remain in the EU if a referendum were held again....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/npl-crisis-highlights-tug-of-war-between-borrowers-and-legislation
The concealment, or "camouflage," of non-performing loans (NPLs) in commercial banks before 2013 and their subsequent explosion have been, and may continue to be, the most significant challenge for the Cypriot economy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrides-tweets-expose-euroasia-interconnector-s-risks
A series of points accompanied by questions were posted on Twitter by former Minister of Finance, Constantinos Petrides, commenting on the developments regarding the evaluation of the sustainability of the EuroAsia Interconnector project, the electric interconnection project between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-wildfire-affects-almost-35-000-hectares
The area affected by the fire that broke out on July 17th in Neo Kouvara and spread to areas in Eastern Attica (Lagonisi, Saronida, Anavyssos) covers 34,724 hectares. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-top-20-professions-that-can-land-you-a-european-work-visa
An astonishing number of 400 different occupations have been classified as shortage occupations in at least one European Union or Schengen Area member state, while another 321 different professions have been listed as a surplus in at least one of these countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/construction-materials-up-by-5-78
An annual increase of 5.78% was recorded in the Price Index of Construction Materials for the period January-June 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, according to data published by the Cyprus Statistical Service on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourism-to-drop-by-10-in-the-mediterranean
According to tourism agencies and experts, the high summer temperatures in Southern Europe could permanently change tourist habits, with more travelers choosing more relaxed destinations or taking their vacations in spring or autumn to avoid excessive heat.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/promising-drug-slows-alzheimer-s-decline-by-36
A new drug that claims to slow mental decline caused by Alzheimer's by 36 percent could spell 'the beginning of the end' for the degenerative brain disease....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-soars-by-22-percent-in-june
In a significant boost to Cyprus' tourism sector, the country experienced a surge of 22.7% in tourist arrivals during June 2023, compared to the same month the previous year. The Statistical Service of Cyprus released the latest data, revealing that a total of 456,985 visitors flocked to the island in June, surpassing the 372,324 arrivals recorded in June 2022....
