https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/uk-denies-direct-imports-from-occupied-cyprus-citing-non-recognition-of-trnc
The UK ''has no intention to begin directly importing products'' from the occupied part of Cyprus, Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations, Lord Ahmad has stated in response to a question in the House of Lords....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-real-estate-investment-opportunities-by-astrobank
AstroBank is selling properties in several districts to suit all prospective buyers’ needs, whether for personal use or as an investment. The Bank's portfolio includes houses and apartments, office space, land, and commercial buildings. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-inflation-relief-plan-for-october-s-end
At the end of October, the government is expected to announce measures to alleviate the impact of inflation, while at the beginning of 2024 the government plans to implement the new green tax on fuels, together with compensatory measures, said the Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos, while handing over the 2024 state budget to the President of the Parliament, Annita Demetriou.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-seeks-centralized-energy-storage-solution
As part of the Save and Upgrade plan, only eight applications have been submitted thus far for the installation of home storage systems. It's important to note that these grants exclude new homes, which are expected to meet almost zero energy consumption standards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/acm-christofides-ltd-joins-cyprus-cocktail-festival-2023
The 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, part of the prestigious Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, is excited to announce ACM Christofides LTD's significant involvement as a leading supplier. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-s-silent-pension-raises-eyebrows
Both the President of the Republic and members of Parliament have emphasized the necessity of legislative regulation to put an end to the simultaneous receipt of public employee pensions and salaries by political officials.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-prices-hold-ground-with-annual-gains
House prices were up on an annual basis in the second quarter of this year but remained more or less stable on a quarterly basis, a preliminary estimate released by the Cyprus Statistical Service on Tuesday shows....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phone-scammers-strike-again-as-elderly-woman-loses-€3-000
An 89-year-old woman in Nicosia became the latest victim of a telephone scam on Wednesday afternoon, losing €3,000 to fraudsters. The case has been reported to the police and is currently under investigation by the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (CID)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-delegation-extends-support-to-armenia-amidst-crisis
A delegation from the House of Representatives of Cyprus, visiting Yerevan during a challenging time for Armenia, expressed support and solidarity to Armenia's leadership. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/real-estate-boom-in-greece-and-cyprus
The real estate landscapes of Greece and Cyprus are undergoing significant transformations, with both nations showcasing promising growth and recovery. However, beneath the surface of these top-line numbers, there are underlying challenges and disparities that need to be addressed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-prices-surge-by-3-in-latest-billing-cycle
In a recent development, electricity prices have witnessed a notable uptick, surging by 3% when compared to the preceding month. Christina Papadopoulou, the spokesperson for EAC (the electricity authority), elucidated that a significant portion of this increase, amounting to 1.20%, is earmarked for third-party entities rather than being allocated to AHK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/e-kalathi-takes-on-soaring-fuel-and-food-prices
The ongoing debate within the House Commerce Committee regarding the Retail Price Recording and Monitoring Bill has become both tiresome and contentious....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buckle-up-for-a-day-of-thunderstorms-hail-and-fun-in-the-sky
Hey there, weather enthusiasts! It's time for a dose of weather fun! Today, we've got a yellow warning in the house, and it's all set to paint the skies with excitement from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nyc-drowns-under-state-of-emergency-from-flooding
New York City began drying out Saturday after being soaked by one of its wettest days in decades, as city dwellers dried out basements and traffic resumed on highways, railways and airports that were temporarily shuttered by Friday’s severe rainfall....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-welcome-metsola-at-sunday-parade
The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, will hold a meeting with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, tomorrow, October 1st, at the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-senate-chairman-eyes-turkey-s-f-16-deal
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s new chairman on Thursday said he would look at Turkey’s $20 billion Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet deal and that more issues than Sweden’s ascension to NATO would affect the decision on lifting his predecessor’s longstanding hold....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-bills-to-surge-by-4-56-due-to-soaring-fuel-costs
Households are set to face another financial hit as electricity bills are expected to increase by 4.56%, coinciding with a continued upward trend in energy costs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-greek-language-courses-for-turkish-cypriot-adults
As part of the program of Literacy Courses for Turkish Cypriot Adults at the State Institutes of Further Education, free Greek language courses are offered to all Turkish Cypriot / Turkish-speaking citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, who have a Republic of Cyprus identity card....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-takes-on-migration-housing-and-traffic-head-on
Migration, housing and traffic are the subjects the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides focuses on, aiming for immediate and effective resolution, he said, speaking at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) in Limassol on Wednesday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-brings-400-000-smart-meters-for-all
Demetris Nathaniel, EAC's Deputy Press Spokesman, informed K that the first 40,000 smart meters will be operational by the first half of 2024, with the remainder to be installed within 2-3 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-bears-held-illegally-in-nicosia
Veterinary Service officials have uncovered a startling discovery at an establishment in Nicosia, revealing that two bears were being held in captivity without the required licenses. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/loans-gain-€8-5-million-momentum
Total loans in August recorded a net increase of €8.5 million, following a significant decrease of €100 million the previous month. Meanwhile, for a second consecutive month, deposits saw a net decrease, amounting to €175.5 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-buyers-flock-to-cyprus-real-estate
Recent data on property sales in Cyprus reveal distinct trends in different provinces. Notably, the real estate landscape in Nicosia contrasts sharply with that of coastal provinces....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2-houses-and-agricultural-plots-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank is selling houses and agricultural plots at affordable prices in Paphos, Famagusta, Larnaca and Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-rejects-president-s-referendum-on-turkish-cypriot-properties
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Constitutional Court, in its new composition, rejected the President's third referendum on the amendment law passed by the Parliament concerning Turkish Cypriot properties and the powers of the 'Guardian.'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/war-in-ukraine-nears-potential-dirty-deal-conclusion
Thomas Friedman, American political commentator, author and weekly columnist for The New York Times, tells Kathimerini that the ongoing war in Ukraine will probably be resolved with “a dirty deal” that will include the loss of a part of eastern Ukraine in exchange for Kyiv’s accession to NATO and the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-biden-stands-with-striking-autoworkers-demanding-40-pay-raise
President Joe Biden on Tuesday joined a picket line with striking autoworkers in Michigan, supporting their call for a 40% pay raise and saying they deserve a "lot more" than they are getting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/keravnos-expects-more-from-banks-to-boost-cyprus-economy
The Cyprus economy has proven its resilience in recent years, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said Tuesday at the 4th Conference "Banking System: New Challenges and Opportunities", that takes place in Nicosia, noting that there are still challenges that the banking sector must address....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/e-kalathi-cost-of-basket-per-province
A few hours before tomorrow's session of the House Trade Committee, during which the bill on the e-kalathi digital tool will be discussed again, The Consumer Protection Agency conducted a price survey for 51 products in 5 supermarkets per province and presents indicatively the information and options that the consumer could have had today if he had the specific electronic application at his disposal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/notorious-italian-mafia-boss-succumbs-to-cancer-after-30-years-on-the-run
Italian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was convicted of multiple murders and was arrested in January after spending 30 years on the run, has died of cancer, officials said on Monday....
