https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-embarks-on-€8-billion-growth-spree-with-major-projects
In a recent press release, the Association of Large Investment Projects affirmed that Cyprus is poised for sustained economic growth, with a portfolio of major projects exceeding €8 billion. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-establishes-committee-to-combat-coastal-marine-pollution
The Council of Ministers has greenlit the creation of a committee dedicated to tackling marine pollution along the coasts of Cyprus. Tasked with decision-making on response measures and pollution prevention, the committee aims to enhance coordination among relevant authorities for effective solutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-president-steinmeier-embarks-on-first-ever-state-visit-to-cyprus
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will carry out a state visit to Cyprus between 11-13 February at the invitation of the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/curbing-food-waste-for-a-greener-tomorrow
Food waste poses a pressing issue requiring attention, contributing to uncontrolled food production and straining natural resources. Humans, as the predominant species on the planet, occupy a significant portion of land for food production....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cera-proposes-reduced-electricity-increases-amidst-parliamentary-discussion
The head of Regulatory Energy Cyprus (Cera), Andreas Poulikkas, briefed the Parliament's Finance Committee on the latest proposals submitted by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) for review. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-farmers-protests-send-ripples-across-europe
The surge of farmers' fury has reverberated in a manner unprecedented for Brussels, the nerve center of European decision-making....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interest-rates-extended-borrowers-face-dilemma
Last Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) opted to maintain interest rates, extending the uncertainty for borrowers regarding their loans and repayments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hungary-s-economy-targeted-in-eu-retaliation-plan
In a tense diplomatic standoff, officials in Brussels have allegedly devised a clandestine strategy aimed at Hungary's economy should Prime Minister Viktor Orbán persist in blocking a €50 billion support package for Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chamber-of-commerce-exposes-government-s-failure-on-buffer-zone-unfairness
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) approaches the issue of expanding the list of products falling under the Green Line Regulation......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-€1-9b-entry-into-mega-energy-project-uncertain
Republic of Cyprus is poised to enter the shareholding structure of one of the largest energy projects in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreclosure-fate-tied-to-mortgage-to-rent-scheme
Cyprus' parliament has given the green light to a groundbreaking law aimed at empowering homeowners and offering relief in the face of mortgage challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-bolsters-fleet-with-environmentally-friendly-airbus-220s
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing operational capacity and embracing sustainability, Cyprus Airlines acquired two state-of-the-art AIRBUS 220s in July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-amendments-reducing-sick-leave-for-civil-servants
The Cabinet of Ministers, led by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, has greenlit a significant amendment to regulations governing sick leave for civil servants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-gives-green-light-to-sweden-s-nato-membership
In a pivotal move, the Turkish parliament has voted in favor of Sweden's NATO membership bid, marking a significant step forward for the Nordic nation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-secures-€40m-boost-for-green-energy-storage
The Republic of Cyprus has secured €40 million from the Just Transition Fund for energy storage facilities, addressing the inflexibility of its electricity system in storing excess energy from renewables....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-tribes-set-political-agenda-for-2024
In a shift from traditional left-right divides, Europe's voters are now categorized into five distinct tribes, with upcoming elections in 2024 poised to revolve around major crises, including climate change, migration, economic turbulence, the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing impact of Covid....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/makis-keravnos-voices-concerns-over-geopolitical-developments
The global supply chain disruption and its economic impact on Europe and the world have raised concerns among Europeans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/can-cyprus-withstand-yet-another-crisis
The recent Houthi attacks on commercial vessels navigating the Red Sea have triggered another disturbance in the intricate web of the global supply chain...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-cameras-ahead-aimed-at-preventing-accidents-on-roads
Serious road accidents have become an open wound for society in Cyprus, with the competent authorities taking additional measures as the systems of photo-signaling and mobile cameras, which may have improved the numbers of accidents compared to previous years, however they did not manage to solve the whole issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-cyprus-releases-the-cyprus-tax-facts-guide-2024
EY Cyprus is delighted to announce the release of the latest edition of the Cyprus Tax Facts guide for the year 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/atterbury-europe-unveils-green-vvision-for-limassol-mall
In a groundbreaking move towards a sustainable and environmentally friendly future, Atterbury Europe is set to revolutionize the construction and operation of the proposed Mall of Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-s-photovoltaics-for-all-plan-sparks-debate-on-eligibility-and-funding
The Government Grant Scheme for transitioning citizens to renewable energy sources and promoting energy-saving initiatives in homes for the period 2024-2025 is currently open for public consultation until January 19, 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-s-new-special-envoy-heads-to-cyprus-in-early-february
Unless something unexpected happens, Maria-Angela Kouegiar is expected to arrive in Cyprus in the first ten days of February after the formal renewal of the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) by the Security Council (SC) of the organization on January 30....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-redefines-sustainability-with-new-housing-grants
In an exclusive announcement, the Ministry of Energy, Trade, and Industry is reaching out to stakeholders for their input on the innovative ''Grant Scheme for Renewable Energy and Energy Saving in Housing 2024-2025.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-pm-sparks-debate-on-same-sex-marriage-rights
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has decided to open the debate on same-sex marriage and parenthood, as is expected to address the issue extensively in a television interview on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iphone-survives-5-000-meter-fall-from-boeing
In a dramatic turn of events for aviation giant Boeing, the anticipation surrounding the approval of new models of its best-selling MAX jet has been overshadowed by a mid-air breach that has thrust the planemaker into the regulatory spotlight....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-names-colombian-envoy-for-cyprus-ambassador-backs-decision
Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has welcomed the appointment of a UNSG personal envoy on Cyprus saying that she looks forward to working with the envoy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aging-global-shipping-fleet-raises-environmental-concerns
The global shipping fleet has reached its oldest average age in nearly 15 years, a concerning trend as the industry faces mounting pressure to adopt greener practices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-right-and-conservatives-gain-momentum-in-europe
The far-right and conservative parties are gaining strength across Europe, while the possibility of reaching up to 29% of the seats in the European Parliament is visible, explains to "K" Tobias Gerhard Schminke, founder of the platform for collecting electoral data Europe Elects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-targets-green-initiatives-and-economic-revitalization
By March 2024, the initial six phases of the tax transformation project commissioned by the Ministry of Finance to the Centre for Economic Research of the University of Cyprus will conclude,...
