https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/e-kalathi-bill-sparks-debate-in-parliament
During yesterday's session of the Parliamentary Committee on energy and trade, the debate shed light on a crucial aspect of the E-kalathi bill. It became evident that there are lingering disagreements among stakeholders and the majority of MPs on this issue. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/essentials-get-affordable-from-november-2023
In a significant development, the Greek Tax Department has announced that the Ministerial Council, during its session on September 13, 2023, has given the green light to an official decree that modifies the VAT legislation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-closer-look-at-the-greek-turkish-dynamic
The public discourse is inundated with discussions for and against the evolving Greek-Turkish rapprochement. Strangely, there are few references to the Cyprus issue, which has continuously occupied Greek foreign policy since the 1950s....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/consumers-revolt-as-rising-prices-trigger-surge-in-complaints
In recent months, the Pancyprian Consumers Association has been inundated with consumer complaints, particularly following the reinstatement of excise duty on fuel and the termination of electricity subsidies. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-inflation-skyrockets-to-3-1-in-august
The annual inflation rate in Cyprus saw a rise to 3.1% in August 2023, up from 2.4% in July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/borrowers-in-a-high-stakes-game-of-loan-roulette
In 2023, borrowers face a pivotal year, primarily due to the soaring levels of inflation, rising prices, and increasing interest rates. This year also carries significant importance for banks, not in terms of profits, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-un-call-a-bold-push-for-cyprus-reunification
In his address before the 78th UN General Assembly today, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides, will emphasize six key areas of focus, with the majority centered on addressing the Cyprus problem and the prospects for resuming negotiations while referencing the foundation for a solution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-calls-for-global-recognition-of-trnc-in-defiant-un-speech
In his address to the UN General Assembly, the Turkish President expressed doubts about the feasibility of a solution on the island based on the federal model, despite the sincere efforts put forth by the Turkish Cypriot side....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nikolaou-s-unexpected-resignation-causes-stir-in-media
Giannakis Nikolaou, in a recent development, has expressed his intention to resign following the controversy surrounding journalist Despina Roussos' departure from the "Morning Itinerary" show....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-minister-addresses-un-on-pyla-and-cyprus-problem
Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos began his contacts in New York, on the sidelines of the High Level Week of the 78th UN General Assembly.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-missing-piece-in-greek-turkish-diplomacy
The public discourse has been flooded with commentaries in favor or against the ongoing efforts for a Greek-Turkish rapprochement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-frees-billions-in-assets
The Supreme Court unanimously overturns Laiki Bank's secured decrees, releasing billions in assets belonging to Andreas Vgenopoulos, Marfin Investments Group Holdings S.A, Efthimios Buloutas, and Kyriakos Cook....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/libya-tragic-road-accident-claims-lives-of-greek-rescue-mission
The death in the horrific road accident on Sunday afternoon in Benghazi of five Greeks who were part of an armed forces mission to Libya to assist flood-affected residents of Derna raises legitimate concerns about the planning and execution of such a complex mission in the midst of chaos, in a country that is, in any case, unsafe due to years of civil war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-university-of-cyprus-handles-overtime-pay
The University of Cyprus, led by its rector, Tassos Christofides, acknowledged that overtime was paid to Doxa Komodromou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-did-brussels-ignore-cyprus-questions-arise-over-eu-inaction
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a comprehensive 16-page speech on the "state of the Union" before the European Parliament, speaking for an hour....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/135-debt-reduction-sparks-hope-for-economy
According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Cyprus, the private debt-to-GDP ratio has shown a significant decrease from its peak at the end of the first quarter in 2015 to the end of March 2023. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-victim-has-no-obligations
In a recent development, the European Parliament gave its approval to the report on Turkey's path to accession. This report is notable for its severity, addressing not only President Erdogan's erosion of democracy within Turkey but also the ongoing Cyprus problem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ssm-chief-urges-banks-to-be-prudent-amidst-soaring-profits
The Chairman of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), Andrea Enria, has emphasized that the gains from high interest rates for banks will eventually come to an end....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/halloumi-woes-persist-as-pdo-battle-heats-up
One year after the implementation of an agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheese makers, and KEBE regarding halloumi cheese, issues persist....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-famous-artist-botero-breathes-his-last-at-91
Fernando Botero, the Colombian whose voluptuous pictures and sculptures of overstuffed generals, bishops, prostitutes, housewives and other products of his whimsical imagination made him one of the world’s best-known artists, died Friday in Monaco. He was 91....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-mediterranean-s-wake-up-call
The devastating aftermath of the natural disaster in the Thessalian Plain leaves no one untouched. We cannot afford complacency in the face of such a biblical catastrophe, merely observing from the safety of our couches....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-rejects-cyprus-solution-changes
In a firm stance on the Cyprus issue, President Nikos Christodoulides asserted that altering the foundation of a Cyprus solution is deemed unacceptable, not only by the Greek Cypriot side but also by the international community. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-sets-course-for-un-assembly-and-high-stakes-talks
Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, leaves on Friday for Athens where he will attended in the evening a dinner hosted in his honour by the Cyprus Union of Shipowners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/90-winter-flight-schedule-boosts-tourism-hopes
Airlines based in Cyprus are planning to operate 90% of their flights during the upcoming winter season, as revealed by Maria Kouroupi, the Director of Communications and Marketing at Hermes Airports, in an interview with "K." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pyla-s-road-construction-issue-stirs-debate
The talk about building a road from Arsos (Larnaca) to Pyla is causing a stir among the occupation authorities, UNFICYP, and local authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/digitizing-the-state-for-modern-times
The digitization of the state is not just a challenge for modern society; it must be a top priority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mysterious-blast-rocks-aradippou-industrial-zone
Police investigations are ongoing in the industrial area of Aradippou as authorities work to identify the object responsible for the explosion at a metal recycling plant, which resulted in injuries to three individuals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-surge-electricity-rates-hold-steady
Fuel prices are set to rise by 2-2.5 cents per liter for diesel and slightly less for unleaded gasoline, effective today at petrol stations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/my-big-fat-greek-wedding-movie-returns-with-wedding-bells
“We’re getting married!” This rather inevitable line crops up early in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” and if you’re like me, it will inspire mixed reactions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-cyprus-banking-sector-heading-for-a-shake-up
The Cypriot banking sector is in trouble, and it looks like Eurobank is on the verge of acquiring Hellenic Bank. Meanwhile, Astrobank and CDB Bank's relationship has shifted from a "flirtation" to an "appointment."...
