https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-minister-and-finance-minister-clash-over-cyprus-energy-future
The Republic of Cyprus is at a critical juncture in its energy sector as multiple projects face delays and uncertainty, raising concerns about the country's future energy security and international relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-turkish-ministers-meet-ahead-of-un-talks
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will meet with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Thursday, on the sidelines of the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-to-engage-with-top-investors-in-london
The investment community is turning its focus to a major conference in London, set for late September, where several Cypriot banks will be represented....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cera-decision-delay-stalls-cyprus-crete-electrical-cable-project
The Regulatory Authority of Cyprus (CERA) has once again postponed its decision on the timing of cost recovery for the Cyprus-Crete electrical cable project, causing frustration among stakeholders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-commission-allocates-€1b-to-flood-affected-nations
The European Commission proposed on Tuesday over €1 billion in financial support from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France deal with the impacts of the severe floods that hit these countries in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-second-largest-decrease-in-firefighter-jobs-across-eu
The number of firefighters was cut in 12 EU member states, including Cyprus, in 2023, while Cyprus was the country with the second largest drop in the employment of firefighters that year, according to an analysis by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) of EU Labour Force Survey data which was also published recently by Eurostat.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-launches-massive-air-attack-on-ukraine
Russia has conducted one of its most extensive air assaults on Ukraine to date, according to Ukrainian Air Force Chief Mykola Oleshchuk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sven-goran-eriksson-legendary-football-coach-dies-at-76
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at age 76 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family announced Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tender-for-vassiliko-lng-terminal-project-manager-expected-today
Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (ETYFA) Board of Directors meets at 10 am local time on Tuesday to discuss issue of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Vassiliko.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-cuts-cypriot-bond-holdings-to-€6-38-billion
The value of Cypriot sovereign bonds held by the Eurosystem, as part of the Public Sector Purchases Programme (PSPP) and the Pandemic Emergency Purchases Programme (PEPP) declined to €6.38 billion......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-israel-s-airstrikes-in-lebanon-just-the-beginning
Israel's large-scale airstrikes on Hezbollah missile positions in Lebanon on Sunday have raised fears of an all-out war that could draw in the United States, Iran, and other militant groups across the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-industrial-giants-warn-of-bankruptcy-amid-sanctions-impact
More than 20 major Russian industrial companies, including those in the construction, automotive, and household appliance sectors, have warned they are on the brink of bankruptcy and could halt operations. In a letter to Anton Alikhanov......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-s-michalis-louis-set-to-become-new-ceo-of-hellenic-bank
Michalis Louis, CEO of Eurobank Cyprus, is expected to be named the new chief executive officer of Hellenic Bank following the bank’s 50th Annual General Meeting on September 18, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-urges-coordinated-efforts-for-mpox-vaccine-donations
EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides has called on EU health ministers to coordinate and collaborate on donating vaccines and treatments for mpox (monkeypox)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pafos-international-street-festival-to-showcase-world-renowned-performers
Paphos will host the Pafos International Street Festival from August 26 to September 1, showcasing street performers from around the world. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-political-team-meets-today-to-discuss-eu-and-un-diplomacy
The Cyprus Political Team will hold its first meeting at noon Wednesday since the group's composition was announced last April....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sets-new-rules-for-carry-on-bags-starting-september-1
Starting September 1, all air travelers in Europe should be prepared for significant changes in hand luggage regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurostat-80-6-of-cyprus-graduates-found-jobs-in-2023-below-eu-average
A total of 80.6% of recent graduates in Cyprus were employed in 2023, while the European Union (EU) average stood at 83.5%, according to data published on Wednesday, by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/choirokoitia-archaeological-site-in-urgent-need-of-modernization
For many years, even before independence, Cyprus Tourism and the relevant authorities have relied heavily on the "sun and sea" model, which has significantly influenced how......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-taps-kostas-kadis-for-eu-s-mediterranean-commissioner-role
President Christodoulides' phone call to Kostas Kadis came just days before the official announcement that Kadis would be the Republic of Cyprus's nominee for European Commissioner....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-travelers-to-the-eu-will-need-€7-visa-waiver-starting-may-2025
UK travelers heading to the EU will need to pay a €7 fee starting in May 2025, thanks to new rules introduced by the EU. This fee, part of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), will be required for UK and other visa-exempt travelers, similar to the US ESTA system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ema-slams-eac-for-undermining-electricity-market-competition
The Electricity Market Association (EMA) is expressing concern over recent requests made by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) to President Nicos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tui-halts-day-trips-to-occupied-areas-of-cyprus
TUI, Europe’s largest tour operator, has announced that it will stop organizing day trips from the free areas of Cyprus to the occupied territories starting August 31. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-explains-defa-chairman-s-cv-disclosure-after-backlash
The Cyprus Presidential Palace defended its decision to release the CV of the new Chairman of the Public Natural Gas Corporation (DEFA), George Assiikalis, in response to criticism surrounding the move.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-banks-slash-eurosystem-funding-by-€2-6-billion
Cypriot banks have almost zeroed funding from the Eurosystem via the Targeted Long-Term Refinancing Operations (TLTRO), with the latest data by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) showing repayments amounting to €2.6 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-set-for-major-changes-in-september
September will bring significant shifts for Cyprus's two largest banks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-unprecedented-80-drop-in-asylum-applications
Cyprus experienced a sharp reduction in first-time asylum applications in May 2024, marking an over 80% decrease from the previous month, according to data released by Eurostat. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-intensifies-fight-against-illicit-tobacco-trade
The illicit tobacco trade in Ukraine, one of Europe's most prominent black markets for cigarettes, is sending shockwaves through the economies of neighboring countries,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-finalizes-2025-budget-with-focus-on-export-growth
The Council of Ministers is set to finalize discussions on the 2025 state budget by mid-September, as confirmed by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commissioner-salaries-over-€310-000-a-year
As the European Commission prepares to unveil its 26 new Commissioners, Cyprus has nominated former Minister and Professor Kostas Kadis for the role....
