https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/unveiling-the-dark-side-of-christmas-traditions
As December unwraps its festive allure, the question looms large: What truly defines Christmas? Is it the glittering lights, festive feasts, and gift exchanges, or does the essence of this season transcend the commercialized merry-making?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/unveiling-the-silent-suffering-of-elder-abuse
Two hundred and twenty reports of elderly abuse were received by the Observatory for the Elderly from January to October 2023, as revealed by its chairman, Mr. Dimos Antoniou, in a recent conversation with reporter, Oriana Papantoniou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-chevron-strike-deal-for-aphrodite-gas-field-development
The Cyprus government and Chevron, the U.S. energy company, have successfully concluded negotiations on the development of the Aphrodite gas field, marking a significant breakthrough, according to a report in the Associated Press. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-golden-knowledge-program-vs-a-golden-passport-program
In a recent session, the Cyprus Parliament passed a DIKO (Democratic Party) law proposal to amend the Law on the Civil Registry, focusing on modernizing the existing legal framework for the naturalization of foreigners. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/committee-debates-cutting-traffic-violation-fines-in-half
The Parliamentary Committee on Transport convened today to deliberate on the potential reduction of extrajudicial fines for traffic light violations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/france-and-us-ink-deal-for-extended-four-year-visas
In a bid to strengthen economic ties and encourage cross-border business activities, France and the United States have recently inked a groundbreaking agreement allowing French citizens an extended four-year US visa. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-u-s-relations-soar-to-historic-highs-as-president-pledges-economic-cooperation
President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the government's commitment to strengthening economic ties, trade, and investment with the United States during the AmCHAM Cyprus Thanksgiving Gala Dinner in Nicosia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-the-constant-delay-in-the-cyprus-chevron-gas-deal
Negotiations between the Republic of Cyprus and Chevron, representing the Aphrodite consortium in block ''12'' in the Cypriot EEZ, are currently stuck, primarily due to differences in the time frame. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-cyprus
The 8th Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum, focusing on ''AI & Business: creating value, minimizing risks,'' held at the University of Cyprus on Tuesday (28/11), delved into the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on business. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fiscal-council-cautions-on-2024-economic-risks-despite-optimism
Recently, the Cyprus Fiscal Council took a close look at how our economy is doing. They gave us some important info based on their study....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-returns-to-london-for-investment-talks
Just two months after its last visit to the heart of investment interest, the Bank of Cyprus is making waves again in London....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-tests-visa-free-entry-for-five-eu-nations
China has revealed that citizens from five European Union nations—France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain—will be exempt from visa requirements. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-plans-to-cut-interest-rates-amid-inflation-worries
The perspective advocated by many young individuals, endorsing a declaration of victory over inflation, is articulated by Dr. Jensen, the president of the German Bundesbank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/qatar-s-investment-gurus-plan-cyprus-expedition
A team from Qatar's various investment funds will visit to Cyprus to explore the country's investment prospects in the infrastructure, energy and tourism sectors, the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said today, in statements after a meeting he held with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€620m-blueprint-for-transformative-projects
The overall projects, totaling almost €620 million, are outlined in the Ministry of Internal Affairs Budget....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dac6-revisited-through-the-prism-of-dac8
The Directive on Administration Cooperation (''DAC'') has been amended multiple times since 2011 to allow for the automatic exchange of information across multiple fields of taxation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-drop-in-savings-to-6-5-eurostat-highlights
Saving rates were significantly lower than in 2021 (13.47 in Cyprus, 16.4% in the EU), and closer to the values before COVID-19 pandemic (5.8% in Cyprus and 12.3% in the EU in 2019)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-gets-bbb-boost-in-latest-ratings-but-challenges-persist
The German Scope Ratings have given a positive sign for Cyprus by upgrading the country to BBB+ last Friday from the previous BBB while keeping the outlook of the economy stable. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-question-policies-amidst-cultural-shifts
Former president Ali Erel raises alarm about the declining status of Turkish Cypriots, emphasizing the growing population and housing struggles. Tricombe sees a rise in foreign buyers, a trend that could escalate with an influx of 100,000 Russians, affecting Nicosia.
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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-chevron-s-aphrodite-development-talks-intensify
Negotiations between Cyprus and Chevron regarding the long-standing differences over Block ''12'' on Cyprus' Aphrodite are reaching a climax. On November 20, the deadline for the last two-week extension granted to Chevron expired....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-s-one-stop-shop-sparks-green-line-trade-revolution
The European Commission has taken a significant step in facilitating cross-border trade with the introduction of the EU One Stop Shop (EU OSS) for Green Line trade, located in the vibrant city of Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/argentina-elects-maverick-economist-javier-milei-as-president
Argentina has chosen controversial libertarian Javier Milei as its president for the next four years. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pocket-drain-or-green-gain-denmark-s-tricky-tax-call
Airports Council International Europe has issued a cautionary note to the Danish Government, discouraging the introduction of a passenger tax averaging 100 Danish krone or $14 (€13.41) on air travel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-spike-in-economic-uncertainty-amidst-regional-conflict
After a relatively stable six-month period, economic uncertainty in Cyprus experienced a notable surge in October, with the Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) index reaching an estimated 256.63, compared to its September value of 202.84....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eyes-$1-22-billion-for-electric-cars
Cyprus is set to undergo a transformative phase with its revised Recovery and Resilience Plan, valued at $1.22 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/choosing-between-heating-and-eating
A recently released report from the French charity Secours Catholique underscores the alarming rise in poverty numbers, with a record one million people seeking assistance in 2022, up from 780,000 the previous year. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abramovich-tied-to-putin-s-wallets-in-cyprus-scandal
The fallout from the "Cyprus Confidential" probe implicating Cyprus in dealings with Russian oligarchs continues to send shockwaves. Leaked documents obtained by the BBC expose a money trail connecting oligarch Roman Abramovich to individuals referred to as President Vladimir Putin's 'wallets.'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/master-the-art-of-black-friday-shopping
As the Black Friday tradition, originating in the 1960s in the United States, ushers in the Christmas shopping season, Cypriots face unique economic challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/michalis-persianis-the-wet-firecracker
The Cyprus Confidential revelations turned out to be a 'petard mouille', a wet firecracker failing to generate the anticipated excitement. This disappointment surpassed the one we experienced when we photographed accountants, politicians, lawyers, and bankers up to their chests while in the nude....
