https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-arab-plan-seeks-gaza-ceasefire-and-potential-israel-ties
Arab states are working on an initiative to achieve a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza. This broader plan could potentially offer Israel a normalization of relations if it agrees to irreversible steps towards creating a Palestinian state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-s-move-puts-uk-fish-and-chips-at-risk
In a potential crisis for fish and chip enthusiasts, Vladimir Putin's Russian government contemplates scrapping a long-standing agreement with the UK, raising concerns of food weaponization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-and-far-right-parties-react-to-greece-s-marriage-equality-proposal
Marriage equality legislation has managed to rattle the entire spectrum of the political system in Greece’s conservative society, from the right to the left....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-health-commissioner-urges-caution-in-ai-health-tools
Stella Kyriakides, the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, has raised concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-expands-scholarship-program-to-cyprus
Eurobank Group is bringing its long-standing ''Forward for Education'' initiative to Cyprus, unveiling a new chapter in the program's 21-year history....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-backs-un-resolution-condemning-houthi-attacks-on-red-sea-shipping
The Cypriot registry seems to remain unaffected for the time being by the latest developments in the Red Sea......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-plague-of-the-cyprus-port-industry
Cyprus holds a pivotal role as a major trading hub and a crucial maritime center, leveraging its strategic geographical position and island status to foster maritime transport development. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/antony-blinken-stuck-in-davos-amid-plane-safety-concerns
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was briefly stranded in Davos on Wednesday after his plane experienced a ''critical failure'' related to an oxygen leak and another plane is being flown to Switzerland to pick him up...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/economic-snapshot-3-9-rise-in-consumer-prices
The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices showed a 1.9% increase in December 2023 compared to the same month in 2022, but experienced a 1.2% decrease compared to the previous month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-tribes-set-political-agenda-for-2024
In a shift from traditional left-right divides, Europe's voters are now categorized into five distinct tribes, with upcoming elections in 2024 poised to revolve around major crises, including climate change, migration, economic turbulence, the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing impact of Covid....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/makis-keravnos-voices-concerns-over-geopolitical-developments
The global supply chain disruption and its economic impact on Europe and the world have raised concerns among Europeans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/can-cyprus-withstand-yet-another-crisis
The recent Houthi attacks on commercial vessels navigating the Red Sea have triggered another disturbance in the intricate web of the global supply chain...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-the-consumer-pocket-faces-a-perfect-economic-storm
The uncertainty and the intense upheavals in the global supply chain continue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/antoniou-expect-price-hikes-in-consumer-goods-by-month-s-end
In a recent interview with Diaspora News, Marios Antoniou, the General Secretary of the Pancyprian Retail Trade Association, delved into the challenges emerging from the Red Sea crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/central-bank-chief-cautions-on-early-rate-cuts-amid-global-tensions
Central Bank Governor and European Central Bank (ECB) member Constantinos Herodotou stated that discussions regarding interest rate reductions are premature, given ongoing geopolitical conflicts and potential disruptions in the supply chain arising from tensions in the Red Sea....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forty-percent-of-global-jobs-face-disruption-because-of-ai
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape the global job market, potentially affecting 40% of jobs worldwide, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/keravnos-attends-brussels-ecofin-meeting
Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos is in Brussels to take part on Monday in the meetings of the Eurogroup and the EU Finance Ministers Council (ECOFIN)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/one-stop-shipping-centre-launched-to-boost-competitiveness
The One Stop Shipping Centre has set sail in Cyprus, marking a significant development for the Cypriot shipping industry. Launched by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping under the President of the Republic,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-faces-weak-growth-amid-global-uncertainty
In a comprehensive survey released today, leading economists express apprehension about the global economy, anticipating a year of sluggish growth, primarily attributed to geopolitical conflicts, challenging financing conditions, and the impact of artificial intelligence. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dr-anastasatos-forecasts-bright-future-for-cyprus-economy-in-candid-interview
Eurobank group's chief economist, Dr Tasos Anastasatos, expresses optimism about the Cyprus economy, emphasizing that the decision to expand the group's banking presence in Cyprus is linked to these positive economic prospects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-addresses-cyprus-reunification-in-tv-interview
In an interview today Mera Mesimeri, the US Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, addressed various topics, including the implications of the appointment of Cuellar and the ongoing challenges in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/allegations-of-bank-interference-surrounding-reshuffle-speculations
In the midst of last week's political reshuffle speculations, with Irene Piki, the current Deputy Minister to the President, being touted as the likely successor to the Finance Ministry, a new leak from the President's office raised eyebrows...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-contemplates-restart-amidst-manipulation-claims
The official first was Wednesday, January 10, for the new members of the Government after they officially received their portfolios from the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulidis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/78-of-gyms-in-cyprus-operate-illegally-posing-risks-to-consumers
In a startling revelation, the Pan-Cyprian Association of Gym Owners (PASIGY) disclosed in a press conference on Tuesday that a staggering 78% of private gyms in Cyprus are operating without the necessary licenses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/african-migrants-pivot-to-u-s-amid-europe-s-closing-doors
As Europe tightens its immigration policies, an increasing number of African migrants are setting their sights on the United States for a fresh start....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-economy-faces-worst-5-year-period-in-30-years
The World Bank projects a sluggish global economy from 2020 to 2025, marking the worst five-year period in the last three decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/persianis-reveals-limited-cooperation-with-finance-ministry
For the limited cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, for the wrong interpretation of the research with a political prism and for the fiscal risks, the President of the Fiscal Council of Cyprus......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/occupied-areas-to-feature-on-google-s-streetview
A protocol for the integration of roads in the occupied territories into Google's platforms was signed by the ''Minister of Public Works and Transport,'' Erhan Arikli, and the Director of Fact Innovation and Technologies Ltd, Sadi Yolgetsen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-rolls-out-climate-resilience-levy-to-fund-post-disaster-reconstruction
In an effort to finance reconstruction projects following severe forest fires and floods, the Greek government has introduced a new accommodation tax, referred to as the 'climate resilience levy.'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aging-global-shipping-fleet-raises-environmental-concerns
The global shipping fleet has reached its oldest average age in nearly 15 years, a concerning trend as the industry faces mounting pressure to adopt greener practices....
