https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/minister-calls-for-duty-free-halloumi-exports-to-australia
Minister for Agriculture Petros Xenophontos participated in the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the EU on Tuesday, where he participated in discussions regarding the state of the agricultural market in the EU as well as trade with Ukraine.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-conceals-details-in-revived-us-visa-waiver-talks
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides suggested on Monday that ongoing efforts to secure a US visa waiver was an example of a 'new level of relations' between Nicosia and Washington, while providing little details on the process but adding that his government’s position on sanctions against Russia was 'in line' with American goals as outlined recently by the US Ambassador...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-praises-cyprus-on-sanctions
US Ambassador Julie Fisher is dismissing claims that Washington is using arm-twisting tactics in Nicosia for sanctioning companies on the island, while pointing out Cypriot government statements are in line with the EU’s transatlantic consensus on Russia’s war in Ukraine...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/norway-warns-people-to-stay-away-to-protect-spy-whale-s-well-being
People should 'avoid contact' with a famous beluga whale to avoid accidentally injuring or killing it, the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-stresses-urgency-on-cyprus-issue
The United States has been very clear in its support for a return to the negotiating table, in support of a Bizonal Bicommunal Federation with political equality, US ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher said. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyriakides-to-attend-g7-meeting-on-global-health-architecture
Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides will take part in discussions regarding a global health architecture, representing the EU, during the G7 health ministerial meeting set to take place in Nagasaki Japan on Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14th....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-ranks-3rd-in-eu-for-long-working-hours
A 9.7% of employed people in Cyprus (7% in the EU) worked long hours (working usually 49 hours or more per week) in their main job in 2022 according to data published by Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union. Cyprus also had the third-largest percentage among all member states....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/last-cypriot-citizen-arrives-from-sudan-by-plane-while-others-travel-by-car-to-egypt
The last Cypriot citizen arrived from Sudan by plane late on Wednesday evening while the arrival of seven people who were traveling to Egypt by car is also expected,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-willing-to-assist-investigation-into-sanctions
President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, has contacted a US administration high-ranking official expressing the government's will and determination to look into the cases of natural and legal entities in Cyprus that have been included in the US list of sanctions for facilitating Russian oligarchs who are subject to sanctions, asking for more information that will facilitate this investigation, Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, has told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-questions-sanctions-against-‘russian-enablers
The Cyprus Bar Association is taking up the issue of new sanctions imposed by Washington and London, saying the latest measures against ‘Russian enablers’ unfairly target Cypriot firms’ past actions that were totally legal...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-coastline-polluted-with-0-2-pieces-of-garbage-per-square-meter
There are 0,2 pieces of garbage in every square meter of sand in Cyprus, according to data on coastal marine litter, released by the EU’s EMODNET database, the Head of the Board of Directors of AKTIS Xenia Loizides told the Cyprus News Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/american-embassy-weighs-in-after-sanctions-incident
USA appreciates cooperation with Cyprus on sanctions against key individuals and entities supporting Russia's invasion against Ukraine, US Ambassador in Cyprus Julie Fisher says...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cybersecurity-conference-calls-for-collaborative-efforts-against-cyber-threats
The Hilton Hotel in Nicosia was abuzz with activity as professionals from the public and private sectors gathered for the Cybersecurity Conference hosted by the American company A10 and organized by SPP Media Events. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-jersey-and-cyprus-armies-tie-the-knot
Cyprus and US relations have never been stronger, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus Michalis Giorgallas has stressed during the signing ceremony of a State Partnership Program between the Republic of Cyprus and the New Jersey National Guard...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-continues-to-up-its-defense-game
A joint tactical drill, code-named 'PROTEAS – 1/23' which involved the design and implementation of special operations, was co-organized from February 20 to March 17 by the National Guard Naval Command and the United States Armed Forces...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-us-ambassador-to-cyprus-visits-buffer-zone
The new Ambassador of the USA to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, had a meeting on Thursday with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, Colin Stewart at the UN-protected area in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-us-ambassador-presents-her-credentials-to-the-president
The credentials of the new US Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie D. Fisher, were received today by the President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-whale-dead-after-several-beach-themselves-in-paphos
A goose-beaked whale was found dead on a beach in western Cyprus, where locals managed to push back into the water three others of the same species, with reports later saying more were found dead in the area...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fisher-backs-federal-model-in-cyprus-peace-talks
I will use the full weight of my office to support Cypriot-led, UN-facilitated efforts to reunify Cyprus as a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality for all Cypriots candidate for the position of the US Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, has assured...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turtles-aphrodite-and-anastasia-returned-to-sea
Two more green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas), Aphrodite and Anastasia, returned recently back to their natural habitat after being found injured last August and receiving extensive treatment, the Fisheries and Marine Research Department of Cyprus’ Agriculture Ministry announced on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-squad-blows-fanny-pack-to-smithereens
Law enforcement authorities in Paralimni went on high alert Wednesday over a suspicious item, with a controlled explosion later revealing it was a just fanny pack with fishing sinkers inside...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/amathus-underwater-museum-ready-to-welcome-its-first-visitors
The inauguration will take place on Saturday, July 9th from 0830 to 1230. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in the swimming tour at 09:00 AM using their own mask, snorkel and flippers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/julie-fisher-will-be-the-new-us-ambassador-to-cyprus
Julie Fisher, currently serving as the US Special Envoy for Belarus, is the Biden administration's choice for the position of the new US Ambassador to Cyprus. Fisher's nomination will have to be confirmed by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee following the standard hearing process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-deploys-trained-dolphins-at-black-sea-naval-base-according-to-satellite-images
Russia has deployed trained military dolphins at its naval base in the Black Sea – possibly to protect its fleet from an underwater attack – according to a new analysis of satellite images....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agriculture-minister-cyprus-faces-difficulties-in-food-supply-and-raw-materials
The EU’s Ministers for Agriculture discussed the current situation in the agricultural market as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, during the Agriculture and Fisheries Council which was held in Brussels on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-sea-turtles-revive-debate-on-beach-projects
Several dead sea turtles have been spotted along a northwestern coast of Cyprus, with environmental activists calling for an investigation and officials reiterating terms and conditions for any ongoing beach works in the area...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iceland-to-hang-up-harpoons-for-good-issuing-no-more-whaling-permits
Whales off the coast of Iceland will be left alone by the end of next year after the nation’s Fisheries Minister announced the cancelation of all new permits for commercial whaling....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-total-of-19-monk-seals-in-cyprus
Around 4 - 5 Mediterranean Monk seals were spotted a few days ago in the area of Ayia Napa, bringing the total number to 19 throughout Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/video-of-shark-spotted-off-the-coast-of-larnaca
Boaters were thrilled when they spotted a shark while sailing in Larnaca near the Zenobia wreck....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disgust-over-shark-abuse-by-fishermen-in-larnaca
Shock, disgust and disapproval erupted on social media against fishermen caught abusing a sharl in Larnaca. The revelation was made by the fishermen themselves through their posting on social media, provoking a storm of reactions....
