https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-rally-at-presidential-palace-over-subsidies
In a dramatic turn of events today, potato and wheat farmers engaged in clashes with the police during their protest outside the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/occupied-territories-witness-a-33-surge-in-visitors
In the first 10 months of this year, the influx of visitors to the occupied territories through land entry points and ports saw a remarkable increase of 33% compared to the corresponding period last year, totaling 1,520,604 individuals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/postal-workers-strike-over-burnout-and-job-insecurity
In a decisive move, 300 members of the Branch Council of Postal Distributors, part of the Pancyprian union "Equality," launched a strike today, set to last until Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mitsotakis-and-erdogan-s-cyprus-talks-heat-up
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who met in Athens on Thursday, referred to the Cyprus issue during their joint statements to the press....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-and-mitsotakis-sign-landmark-friendship-declaration
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's arrival in Athens signals a pivotal moment in the longstanding tension between Greece and Turkey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-special-envoy-s-role-amplifies-erdogan-s-cyprus-move
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Athens for the Greek-Turkish supreme council holds significance beyond the immediate dialogue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-my-friend-kyriakos-we-will-not-threaten-you-if-you-do-not-threaten-us
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks about all issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations in an exclusive interview with K, twenty-four hours before he arrives in Athens, stressing that he is looking forward to "a new page" based on the ''win-win principle''....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-dead-zone
Last August, when we discussed the Pyla crisis, the incidents in the "border states," and the aftermath of the peacekeepers' beating in the buffer zone by Turks, the perception was that the government handled the situation proactively and was diplomatically prepared. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-path-to-fighting-inflation-is-difficult
In an insightful dialogue about the economic landscape, Joachim Nagel, a prominent figure in the financial realm and a member of the ECB Governing Council, shares his perspectives on inflation, interest rates, and the challenges facing the European economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/low-paid-government-workers-demand-higher-pay
The ''Equality'' guild staged a rally outside the Presidential Palace on Monday, followed by a protest march to the Ministry of Finance, highlighting concerns over low-paid public sector workers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agios-dometios-buffer-zone-crisis-sparks-secret-presidential-decisions
Decisions to be implemented if buffer zone situation not restored says President.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-abruptly-cancels-meeting-with-greek-pm-over-parthenon-dispute
In a sudden turn of events, a diplomatic rift has surfaced between the British and Greek governments, revolving around the Parthenon Sculptures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-honest-state
Whenever Cyprus becomes the focus of an international journalistic investigation, the perception within the media, political circles, and civil society follows a familiar pattern: initial anticipation or curiosity, followed by a few days of discussion about the country's reputation and questionable practices. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-japan-under-threat-north-korea-fires-missile
In a tense development on Tuesday, North Korea reportedly launched a ballistic missile, prompting an emergency alert in Japan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hellenic-bank-rakes-in-€240-7m-in-2023-s-first-9-months
Hellenic Bank announced on Tuesday a profit of €240.7 million for the first 9 months of 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-advances-humanitarian-corridor-to-gaza-seeks-israeli-collaboration
The Republic of Cyprus remains committed to establishing a maritime humanitarian corridor for delivering aid to Gaza, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-plenary-votes-on-teleworking-bill-what-s-at-stake
In a decisive move, the House plenary convened this afternoon to cast their votes on a groundbreaking teleworking bill, aiming to establish a robust framework for regulating working conditions in the evolving landscape of remote employment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-unleashes-4-boost-for-retirees
In a significant move to enhance the well-being of pensioners, Labor and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou declared a nearly 4% increase in basic pensions for the upcoming year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-commission-demands-turkey-s-commitment-to-un-framework-on-cyprus
The European Commission’s annual report on Turkey’s EU accession process, presented in Brussels on Wednesday, stressed the need for a Cyprus settlement based on a bizonal bicommunal federation as the only solution that is acceptable by the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/championing-consumer-rights-in-the-digital-era
A Consumer Dialogue event titled "New Consumer Agenda - Challenges ahead" took place at the EU House in Nicosia, addressing critical aspects of consumer protection, consumer rights and obligations in an era marked by the challenges of digitalization and the green transition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/should-sexual-education-in-primary-schools-be-reevaluated
In a significant exchange of perspectives, Archbishop George engaged in a dialogue on the crucial issue of sexual education in primary schools. This thought-provoking discussion unfolded on Monday, as he met with representatives from the Federation of Primary School Parents' Associations of Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-and-cyprus-collaborate-on-humanitarian-sea-corridor-to-gaza
Greece is in daily contact with Cyprus regarding the initiative for a humanitarian sea corridor to Gaza, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgios Gerapetritis said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-measures-to-combat-school-violence-and-delinquency
The Council of Ministers in Cyprus has given the green light to a series of measures aimed at preventing violence and delinquency, with a strong emphasis on the role of schools in addressing this issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kombos-embarks-on-diplomatic-mission-to-ramallah-amidst-middle-east-tensions
In a pivotal move aimed at addressing the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Ramallah, where he will engage in high-level discussions with his Palestinian counterpart, Riad Malki, along with other key officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gears-up-for-potential-middle-east-evacuations-of-over-100-000-people
Cyprus is actively preparing for potential large-scale evacuations of citizens from various nationalities in the Middle East, particularly Israel, Lebanon, and the broader region, following the recent conflict outbreak in the Middle East. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/full-basic-pension-exempted-from-actuarial-reduction
The Minister of Labor, Yiannis Panayiotou, presented a proposal at the Social Insurance Council meeting, exempting the full basic pension from a 12% actuarial reduction for employees with 40 years of contributions. This proposal aims to relieve actuarial reductions for early pensions.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-s-evolving-rhetoric-in-a-changing-middle-east-landscape
In the backdrop of events involving Israel, Hamas, Gaza, and the October 7th terrorist attack, significant shifts are occurring in Turkey's stance in the region and President Tayyip Erdogan's rhetoric.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-to-mediate-labor-dispute-with-state-health-services-agency
Cyprus' Minister of Health, Dr. Poppy Kanari, is set to hold separate meetings with trade unions and the State Health Services Agency (OKYpY) to address a dispute arising from the Agency's failure to negotiate a collective agreement for staff employed under personal contracts, according to the Cypriot Ministry of Health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-addresses-global-security-at-cairo-summit
This is not a regional crisis of limited concern or impact, it is fundamentally a question of international peace and security and a challenge that our global collective security system must respond to, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides told the International Peace Summit that took place Saturday in Cairo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/finding-common-ground-in-a-divided-world
Being skeptical in the face of a lack of evidence is legitimate, acceptable, and ethically justified. ...
