https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/eu-confronts-asbestos-related-deaths
A very serious issue that concerns members of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is the use and exposure of citizens to asbestos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-proposes-measures-to-address-foreclosure
During the International Investment Awards ceremony held by Invest Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides delivered a speech addressing the issue of foreclosures and their impact on the economy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/taliban-s-violations-of-women-s-rights
The UN report released last month was compiled after a week-long visit to Afghanistan by Richard Bennett, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, and Dorothy Estrada-Tanck, who led a contingent from the working group on discrimination against women and girls....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/coordinating-efforts-for-earthquake-protection
An earthquake is an event that we cannot prevent or predict when it will occur. What we can do as a state is fortify our structures so that they can withstand such an event. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-spells-out-need-for-envoy-deal-on-cyprus
An important step forward would be an agreement with the sides on an appointment of a United Nations envoy, who could explore ways to reach common ground towards resuming negotiations for a lasting settlement in Cyprus, the UN Secretary General says, while urging the leaders to send a clear signal that 'this time things will be different'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-side-rules-out-‘partitionist-solutions-in-cyprus
We will not accept, in any way, faits accomplis on the ground, Greek Foreign Minister, Georgios Gerapetritis, said on Tuesday, after a meeting in Nicosia with his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, noting that reaching a just solution to the Cyprus problem was Greece's 'top national priority'. Kombos said Nicosia will never accept partitionist solutions
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-commits-to-eu-s-greenhouse-gas-emission-targets
The participation of Cyprus in the ambitious climate target set by the European Commission for at least a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, based on the new package of European legislation Fit For 55, includes further emissions reductions in all sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-goes-out-with-a-bang-in-sex-client-case
The curtains were drawn on a Nicosia criminal court this week after its last act included sentencing a man for buying sexual services, the first ever explicit client conviction on the island, but questions remains over the long and protracted case where a young female prostitute was described as a trafficking victim...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-stocks-rally-on-hope-of-interest-rate-peak
Eurozone inflation fell more than expected to 5.5 percent in June, its lowest rate since the start of last year, but a slight rebound in core consumer price growth tempered any relief for policymakers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-appoint-sanctions-czar
The Cabinet on Wednesday decided on a series of measures and actions for the coordination on issues related to sanctions, Government Spokesperson Constantinos Letymbiotis announced...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-culinary-brilliance-at-gastronomos-awards
The anticipation reached a fever pitch as Cyprus braced itself for the grand culmination of the year-long journey celebrating its prodigious producers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-pulls-plug-on-fuel-subsidies
Temporary fuel state subsidies are set to expire before the weekend in the Republic of Cyprus, after the finance minister announced an extension could not be justified...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/positive-outlook-for-cyprus-israel-pipeline
Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou expressed optimism regarding the construction of a pipeline between Cyprus and Israel, following a meeting with ENI CEO Claudio Descalzi...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-struggles-to-reduce-landfill-waste-falling-behind-targets
Cyprus is facing significant challenges in meeting its municipal waste management and recycling targets, prompting concerns from the European Commission, according to a report on Philenews....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-launches-summer-public-schools-program
The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth (MESY) has officially announced the commencement of the "Summer Public Schools (SPS) Programme" today, marking the beginning of a five-week initiative that will run until July 28, 2023. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/land-sales-surge-in-akamas
The irregularities observed within Akamas' protected area, as highlighted in last Sunday's report by "K," appear to be just one aspect of a broader issue emerging in anticipation of the implementation of the local plan in September....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/conservatives-storm-to-victory-in-repeat-greek-election
Greece's conservative New Democracy party stormed to victory in a parliamentary election on Sunday with voters giving reformist Kyriakos Mitsotakis another four-year term as prime minister...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-to-take-charge-of-high-profile-corruption-cases
The Anti-Corruption Authority has initiated investigations and assessments of the complaints it has received....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-move-forward-with-divestment-changes
MPs are displaying a resolute determination to press ahead with crucial changes to the divestment framework before the parliamentary summer recess....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-england-raises-interest-rates-to-5
The Bank of England has raised interest rates by a half point to 5% as part of its efforts to combat high inflation and rising mortgage costs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-approves-sale-of-lab-grown-chicken
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted approval for the sale of cell-cultured chicken, marking a significant milestone for the cultured meat industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mitsotakis-rules-out-joint-energy-exploitation-with-turkey
If Turkey wishes to come closer to Europe and make an opening to the West, Greek-Turkish dialog must resume, New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is leading the polls ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary elections, said on Wednesday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-slips-in-global-competitiveness-rankings-for-third-consecutive-year
Cyprus has experienced a decline in its global competitiveness for the third consecutive year, dropping from the 40th position to the 45th out of 64 countries in the IMD World Competitiveness Center rankings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/consulco-recognises-students-with-innovative-ideas
Consulco held the ''Next Generation Proposals for a Better Cyprus'' student competition in collaboration with UCLan Cyprus, Frederick University and Neapolis University Pafos...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-economy-thrives-finmin-foresees-robust-growth-and-fiscal-stability
During the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Bankers Association, the Minister of Finance, Mr. Makis Keravnos, discussed the current state and future prospects of the Cyprus economy, particularly focusing on the banking sector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dubrovnik-sees-surge-in-tourism-with-32-increase-in-arrivals
The mayor of Dubrovnik, Mato Frankovic, has made the decision to ban wheeled suitcases due to the noise they generate on the city streets.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leading-brands-pledge-jobs-for-thousands-of-refugees
The companies - which include Amazon, Accenture, and Adidas - have committed to hiring and training over 250,000 refugees in the next three years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-‘superminister-defends-proposal-after-boat-disaster
A Cypriot former minister known for his tough stance on migration wants a yay or nay on his proposal where asylum applications could be filed abroad, a measure not supported by some capitals including Berlin, which may be having second thoughts in the aftermath of a boat disaster in Greece...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversy-surrounds-expansion-of-occupied-airport
Without receiving significant coverage from the Greek Cypriot media, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz made a substantial visit to the so-called TRNC following Erdogan's illegal visit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-voice-alarm-over-plant-protection-regulation
The European Commission is addressing farmers' concerns regarding the proposed regulation on plant protection in the European Union. They assure that the implementation of the new rules will be gradual, aiming to minimize any impact on production and food prices....
