https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-completes-three-rounds-of-talks-grasps-impasse
Just before the beginning of the year, the name of former Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, who served from 2010 to 2018......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/maria-angela-holguin-cuellar-from-the-jungles-of-colombia-to-cyprus
When, just before the beginning of the year, the name of Colombia's former Foreign Minister, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar (in office from 2010 to 2018), was heard in the corridors of New York as a potential appointee for António Guterres' personal envoy for the Cyprus problem,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foundational-principles-of-sustainable-development-in-natura-2000-regions
Dimitris K. Melissas is a Lawyer and Professor of Public Law at the School of Civil Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens, specializing in Urban Planning Law, Spatial Planning Law and Environmental Law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/europe-and-the-onus-lying-on-our-shoulders
On May 9th , 1950, the foundations were laid for the creation of the greatest peace project ever in human history. It was back then when the French Foreign Minister, Robert Schuman presented the "Schuman Declaration," which was actually proposing the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community initially between France and West Germany....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-has-the-edge-in-hydrogen-technology
George Pechlivanoglou studied mechanical engineering (BSc) and completed the MSc in renewable energy technology at the University of Oldenburg, Germany....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cryptocurrency-seized-in-cyprus-as-fraud-network-unravels
A well-established international cryptocurrency fraud, dismantled recently, resulted in numerous victims and significant profits for a criminal network....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-s-leader-targets-hungary-serbia-for-investments
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend most of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries in the continent’s eastern half, a region that Beijing has used as a foothold for its expanding economic ambitions in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-media-and-language-sector-shrinks-while-eu-expands
The number of people working as authors, journalists or linguists in the EU increased by 9.1% in 2022 compared to 2017, while in Cyprus the number......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-unemployment-falls-to-6-similar-to-eu-average
Unemployment in Cyprus dipped to 6% in March, aligning with the EU average and staying below the eurozone average of 6.5%, as per data disclosed by Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-hotspots-where-cypriots-are-headed-to-this-easter
The Easter festive period can actually be described as the vanguard of the summer holidays for Cypriots who choose to holiday outside Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriots-opting-for-easter-holidays-abroad
According to the Association of Cyprus Tourism Agents (ACTA), a substantial number of Cypriots are opting for Easter holidays abroad, as indicated by recent figures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-shine-bright-as-they-prepare-for-paris-2024
In a remarkable display of athletic prowess, Cypriot athletes are making waves across Europe, leaving their mark in various sporting disciplines and raising hopes for a triumphant showing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-moves-to-six-day-workweek
In a move garnering attention, Greece is set to implement a six-day workweek, with discussions sparked in German media regarding the country's unique approach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-engages-in-diplomatic-dialogue-with-cuellar
Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday that a meeting between President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides and UNSG's personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin is scheduled to take place in the first ten days of May....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-ranked-worst-in-world-for-underage-drinking
Great Britain has the worst rate of child alcohol abuse worldwide, and more than half of children in England, Scotland and Wales have drunk alcohol by the age of 13, according to a report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-set-to-acquire-cnp-in-multimillion-euro-deal
Everything appears to be proceeding smoothly, and it seems that CNP Cyprus will soon be under the ownership of Hellenic Bank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-eu-with-highest-rate-of-asylum-seekers
Cyprus had the highest rate of registered first-time applicants for asylum compared to its population in January 2024, according to the latest monthly asylum data released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-problem-takes-back-seat-to-euro-turkish-relations
President Christodoulides focused his efforts during both preparatory meetings and the summit (17-18 April) on forging a connection between the resolution......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/summer-optimism-in-cyprus-tourism-despite-regional-uncertainty
Tourism in Cyprus soared last March, boasting a 9.8% increase, welcoming 202,256 travelers. From January to March 2024, arrivals hit 415,251, marking a 5.4% rise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lost-promises-missed-chances-secrets-behind-cyprus-eu-entry
In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, Gunter Verheugen sheds light on the intricacies of negotiations surrounding the Cyprus problem at Burgenstock....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-russians-held-for-alleged-spy-activities-in-germany
Two Russian nationals have been arrested in southern Germany suspected of plotting sabotage attacks on US military facilities, German prosecutors announced on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-order-of-merit-awarded-to-cypriot-professor
In a ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, Professor Nikolaos Zamboglou will be honored with the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany by German Ambassador to Cyprus, Anke Schlimm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tackles-mounting-challenges-in-migrant-crisis
As Syrian President Bashar al-Assad signals openness to the return of Syrian refugees, Nicosia remains cautious in its approach, refraining from engagement with the Damascus regime. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-under-fire-for-arms-sales-to-israel-amid-gaza-conflict
Germany will face a fresh call to revoke all arms sales to Israel on Thursday in a lawsuit that puts more pressure on Berlin amid a rising outcry about the scale of deaths and destruction in the war on Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-influence-tactics-exposed-in-eu-election-probe
Less than two months before European voters in 27 countries take part in EU Parliament elections, Belgium says it is investigating pro-Russian networks that are trying to influence the vote....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/navalny-s-unfinished-story-to-speak-beyond-the-grave
A memoir written by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny before his death will be published later this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/austrian-spy-allegedly-passed-data-to-russian-operatives
Austria is reeling from what authorities are calling its most significant espionage scandal in decades. At the center of the storm is the arrest of Egisto Ott, a former intelligence officer whose alleged actions have unveiled a web of Russian infiltration and manipulation within the country.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protecting-pups-or-punishing-breeds-dachshunds-caught-in-legal-crossfire
Dachshunds, the German dog breed known for their distinctive long bodies and short legs, face an uncertain future if proposed changes to an animal protection law are approved, Germany’s kennel club said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/botswana-threatens-to-send-20-000-elephants-to-germany
Botswana's President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has sparked controversy by threatening to send 20,000 elephants to Germany amidst a disagreement over the import of hunting trophies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-reform-proposals-spark-concern-among-small-states
Germany and France are pushing for significant reforms within the European Union, including the abolition of unanimous decision-making and a reduction in the number of Commissioners....
