https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-crucial-energy-decisions-in-nicosia-meeting
Cyprus' political leadership is poised to make pivotal decisions about its energy future in a major meeting set to take place at the Presidential Palace tomorrow, according to Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-cyprus-politicians-dive-deep-over-undersea-connection
Averof Neofytou and Annita Demetriou have crossed swords once again, this time over the proposed undersea cable linking Cyprus to Greece. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-police-disrupt-€26-million-vat-fraud-scheme
The Financial Police Directorate has dismantled a criminal organization involved in elaborate VAT fraud schemes, leading to significant financial losses for the state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-imposes-20-euro-levy-on-cruise-visitors-to-curb-overtourism
Greece plans to impose a 20-euro levy on cruise ship visitors to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos during the peak summer season, in a bid to avert overtourism, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-aren-t-cyprus-schools-using-digital-books
In recent days, there has been much discussion, particularly on social media, regarding our country's position on philagognosia (love of reading)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tuesday-is-cyprus-last-chance-to-end-its-energy-isolation
A crucial meeting in Nicosia on Tuesday hopes to resolve months of tensions surrounding the Israel-Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, a key energy link between Europe and the Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/famagusta-turkey-and-those-holy-monks-of-avvakoum
In Turkey, there’s still a lot of anger over Netflix's decision to include the series ''Famagusta'' in its programming. After the entire Turkish government—along with the pseudo-government in the occupied territories...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/i-read-it-on-the-internet
The other day, a colleague at work shared his thoughts with me about the so-called ''woke agenda.'' He argued that it actually serves ''the economic interests of powerful multinationals.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-s-high-stakes-meeting-on-cyprus-greece-power-link
Nicosia is preparing for a crucial meeting next week to address the ongoing issues surrounding the electrical interconnection of Cyprus with the European electricity networks through Greece. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-delays-decision-on-crete-cyprus-power-link
The government has delayed its decision on the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project, despite tight time constraints, according to Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-link-faces-delays-as-cabinet-postpones-decision
At an extraordinary meeting tomorrow, the Cabinet will discuss the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project and the agreement in principle reached between Athens and Nicosia last Monday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/confronting-the-end-of-an-era
I've said many times that the Cyprus problem effectively ended in 2017. Now, we're in a new phase that hasn't yet made clear if we're dealing with the ''ghost'' of a dead issue or the birth of a new reality. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/slovak-ambassador-stresses-key-role-in-cyprus-peace
Slovak Ambassador Martin Bezák highlighted Slovakia's significant role in promoting peace and security in Cyprus during an event celebrating the Constitution Day of the Slovak Republic. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-announces-a-€25m-investment-in-volotea
Aegean Airlines S.A. (''AEGEAN'') is pleased to announce an investment of €25M in Volotea S.L., one of Europe’s leading low-cost carriers based in Barcelona, Spain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/athens-and-nicosia-reach-tentative-agreement-on-energy-project
According to a report by Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras, a tentative agreement between Athens and Nicosia, backed by the European Commission, has eased uncertainty surrounding a significant energy project. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greece-break-deadlock-crete-cyprus-power-link
Officials from Cyprus and Greece have reached an agreement in principle to resolve the impasse over the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-allocates-€39-5-million-for-turkish-cypriot-community
The European Commission on Tuesday approved the 2024 Annual Action Programme, granting €39.5 million to support the Turkish Cypriot community's socio-economic development and advance Cyprus' reunification efforts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/euro-turkey-relations-the-cyprus-problem-and-an-intangible-connection
On Thursday morning, High Representative Josep Borrell nearly overlooked mentioning the lunch discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan about Euro-Turkish relations at the informal EU foreign ministers' meeting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-crete-energy-link-faces-collapse-amid-political-turmoil
The Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, a critical initiative to integrate Cyprus into the European energy grid, is mired in political and economic controversy, threatening its future. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympion-in-cyprus-joins-leading-k12-education-group-globeducate
Globeducate announces the acquisition of Education Group OLYMPION School (Εκπαιδευτικός Όμιλος ΟΛΥΜΠΙΟΝ) near Nicosia in Cyprus, a group of Greek private schools with nearly 450 pupils aged 6 to 18 across Gymnasium, Lyceum and, from September 2024, Elementary stages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-turkey-denounce-netflix-series-famagusta
The Turkish Cypriot leadership and Turkey's Foreign Ministry have condemned Netflix's decision to stream the series "Famagusta," accusing it of distorting historical facts about the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-bank-s-profits-surge-amid-higher-lending-rates
Hellenic Bank, Cyprus’ second-largest lender, has had a strong start to 2024, reporting a net profit of €189 million in the first half of the year—a solid 18% increase from last year. This boost in profit is mainly due to a 30% rise in interest income, driven by higher European Central Bank (ECB) interest rates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-illusion-of-prosperity-as-unemployment-numbers-mask-realities
In its analysis, the Central Bank of Cyprus notes that in the first quarter of 2024, unemployment fell to 6%, the lowest level since 2009....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-fate-of-the-greece-cyprus-energy-link-hangs-in-the-balance
This week will be crucial to whether the power grid link between Greece and Cyprus via Crete will be implemented....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-problem-delays-eu-summit-amid-euro-turkish-disputes
At Thursday's informal EU foreign ministers' meeting, High Representative Josep Borrell initially focused on Ukraine and the Middle East, almost overlooking the Euro-Turkish relations discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Journalists had to remind him to address this topic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-s-fidan-pushes-equal-sovereignty-for-cyprus-at-eu-talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s initial intervention during the informal summit of the Foreign Ministers of the EU in Brussels, on Thursday, was made without reference to the Cyprus problem, according to diplomatic sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/winds-and-sea-conditions-to-intensify-along-coastal-areas
A seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the region, bringing unstable weather conditions expected to intensify from Sunday onward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-seizes-48-kg-tobacco-and-145-cigarette-cartons
Cyprus customs officials seized 48 kilograms of roll-your-own tobacco and 145 cartons of cigarettes from two passengers at Larnaca Airport on Tuesday, August 27....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-follows-germany-s-lead-on-refugee-returns-to-syria
A recent Islamist terror attack in Solingen, which left three people dead, is prompting a reevaluation of Germany's migration policies ahead of upcoming national elections....
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....
