https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-line-border-agents-get-ready-for-action
Over two hundred Green Line border agents will report on duty later this month on the Greek Cypriot side of the UN buffer zone, but the newly-hired sergeants will only focus on irregular migrants, leaving drug trafficking and other crimes off the agenda...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-professor-phoebe-koundouri-honored-for-contribution-to-science
On Thursday, the 23rd of March, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was awarded the Academy of Athens Excellence in Science Award 2023 for her contribution to the advancement of the Science of the Marine Environment by the President of the Academy of Athens, Michael-Konstantinos Stathopoulos, and the Secretary-General, Christos Zerefos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-s-that-time-yet-again-when-discussions-on-the-cyprus-issue-and-the-eu-abound
There are no last chances beyond the emotional charge of those involved in the Cyprus problem; only conditions abroad and at home that improve and deteriorate, and real life that consolidates situations and parameters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-parliament-votes-to-reduce-member-states-emissions-by-40
Today, the European Parliament adopted the revision of the Effort Sharing Regulation with 486 votes in favor, 132 against, and 10 abstentions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-want-an-end-to-eastmed-pipeline-project
Environmental activists gathered outside the EU Commission in Brussels on Wednesday warning that in addition to financial and geopolitical arguments against the construction of an EastMed natural gas pipeline, sabotage similar to NordStream last year was also a possible risk...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-who-s-who-of-the-christodoulides-government
On Monday afternoon (27/02), Nikos Christodoulides, the country's new leader, unveiled his new administration. Read the detailed biographies of the individuals who make up the new government....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-at-the-crossroads
South African citizens/voters had two choices in deciding their country's future in 1990. The first option was to maintain the status quo, which would have resulted in a major civil war that would have destroyed the country and resulted in many deaths....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pega-s-amendment-games
The debate on Cyprus will turn into a game of balances and... amendments in relation to the draft report of the European Parliament's Committee of Inquiry into Surveillance Software (PEGA), ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/herodotou-calls-for-increased-vigilance-to-avert-private-debt-defaults
Constantinos Herodotou, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) called for the preservation of fiscal space, as the economic prospects are deteriorating due to Russia’s war in Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/austria-to-help-upgrade-cyprus-social-insurance-system
Α Memorandum of Understanding in the field of digital transformation between the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Austria was signed on Thursday at the Presidential Palace, by the Deputy Minister of Research,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/prostitutes-gather-in-davos-for-annual-meeting-of-global-elite
The global elite tackling the world's problems at the Davos summit including gender inequality is fuelling a surge in prostitution in the Swiss resort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-sees-no-common-ground-in-divided-cyprus
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' report on the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, released on Wednesday night as an official document of the Security Council, number S/2023/3, records the lack of common ground between the two sides for peace talks leading to a mutually agreeable solution...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-pledges-support-in-cyprus-maritime-sector
British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Irfan Siddiq expressed his country’s readiness to deepen its cooperation with Cyprus in the maritime and marine sectors.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/op-ed-immigration-as-a-matter-of-national-survival
The migration issue, along with Turkey's ongoing threats and galloping inflation due to the explosion in energy prices, undoubtedly ranks first in the hierarchy of Cypriot citizens' concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-urges-world-leaders-to-go-climate-neutral
President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades asked world leaders to walk the road towards climate neutrality and a future of green, sustainable, resilient economies and societies, during his intervention at the COP27, in Sharm el Sheikh on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-transparency-and-a-single-cyprus-identity-on-the-campaign-agenda
The Cyprus problem, energy, green economy, public education, the calls for disclosure of information related to the Cyprus Investment Programme, and the failure of four independent candidates to run under a common candidacy, were the main topics of candidates' statements and activities on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-achieves-highest-growth-in-nearly-two-decades-reports-record-global-revenue-of-us$45-4b
EY announced combined global revenues of US$45.4b for the financial year ending June 2022 (FY22), an increase of 16.4% in local currency (13.7% in US dollars). This marks one of the most successful years in the history of the organization with the highest growth seen in nearly two decades attributed to the EY NextWave strategy to deliver long-term value for EY people, clients and society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tomorrow-plan-the-legacy-of-the-anastasiades-government
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades said he has a “clear conscience” as he delivered on his commitments concerning the creation of a “welfare state with no exclusions,”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cheaper-electricity-in-september-how-much-will-you-pay
The issue of electricity pricing is at the top of every household's agenda, especially with galloping inflation and the increase in fuel prices, making it a big hurdle for many. Despite this, things seem to be encouraging as far as September is concerned as bill pricing is expected to be reduced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-energy-commissioner-cyprus-has-enormous-potential-in-terms-of-solar-and-wind-energy-production
In the wake of rising energy costs due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kathimerini sits down with EU Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, to discuss the EastMed pipeline, Europe's push toward Green energy and the potential for Cyprus to ensure its citizens both affordable prices and energy security by developing solar and wind power....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-feels-the-need-to-transform-shipping-into-a-low-carbon-industry-says-president
As a leading maritime nation, Cyprus feels responsible to accelerate the transition of shipping to a low carbon and climate-resilient industry, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Friday, addressing the One Ocean Summit taking place in Brest, under the aegis of the EU French Presidency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-is-undercutting-three-of-its-strongest-allies-in-region-by-undermining-eastmed
US Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Nicole Malliotakis recently sent a stern letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken vociferously objecting to the Administration’s recent reversal of support for the Eastern Mediterranean Pipeline....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/op-ed-beyond-the-eastmed-pipeline
The US decision to shift its focus from the EastMed gas pipeline to regional electricity interconnectors is an opportunity for Greece. The pipeline has always been a long shot, and the case for pursuing it may have run its course. Greece now has a chance to reframe the dialogue around energy and climate change in the region, and it should seize it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mp-alexandra-attalides-honored-as-2021-anti-corruption-champion-by-us
In honor of International Anti-Corruption Day, celebrated each year on December 9th, US Ambassador to Cyprus, Judith Garber, presented MP Alexandra Attalides with a certificate acknowledging her work in fighting corruption in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-agenda-2021-ends-with-a-bang
The second and final day of Digital Agenda Cyprus was more impressive with speakers bringing together ideas, predictions and discussions about the future of technology and what to expect during the post-pandemic era....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/speakers-gather-in-nicosia-to-discuss-the-technological-revolution
Digital Agenda Cyprus was off to a running start on Tuesday with introductory remarks by founder Demetris Lottides...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-largest-tech-conference-in-the-region-begins-tuesday-in-cyprus
Speakers from around the world are gathering in Nicosia for the largest tech event in the region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-insurance-organization-targeting-abuses-in-gesy-system
The phenomena of abuses of the General Health System (GESS) that have emerged since its application, is one of the serious issues that concern the Health Insurance Organization (OAY)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-to-leave-for-athens-and-then-to-new-york
President Anastasiadis is going to Athens tomorrow to take part in the EUMED Summit, and will continue on to New York for the UN General Assembly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tries-to-find-footing-in-tourism-uncertainty
Tourism deputy minister Savvas Perdios remained optimistic after a trip to Moscow, saying he hoped Russia would allow the resumption of chartered flights to destinations including Cyprus in a matter of weeks, but he also reiterated his position that all the efforts in Nicosia still depended largely on decisions in other capitals...
