https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/halloumi-talks-continue-as-stakeholders-seek-common-ground
In a meeting lasting over four hours on Monday evening at the Agricultural Research Institute in Aglandjia, discussions on the issue of halloumi concluded with a concise announcement from the Ministry. It was decided to continue talks with different stakeholder groups individually....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-netanyahu-called-on-eu-to-pressure-egypt-to-accept-gaza-refugees
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to convince European leaders to put pressure on Egypt to accept refugees from Gaza, according to people briefed on the discussions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/which-european-country-bears-the-brunt-of-energy-costs
The pre-tax prices of electricity and natural gas soared after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but they're now on the decline. Although slightly higher than the second half of 2022, the final prices for customers, including taxes, reached their peak in the first half of 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labour-minister-discusses-pension-relief-proposal-on-spor-fm
Greek Minister of Labour Yannis Panagiotou addressed the proposal to exempt the basic pension from the actuarial reduction of 12% for employees with 40 years of contributions during an interview with SPOR FM and the show Diaspora News....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-warns-of-potential-war-crimes-amid-israel-gaza-violence-surge
The United Nations has warned that there was “clear evidence” that war crimes may have been committed in “the explosion of violence in Israel and Gaza”....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-and-cyprus-key-to-evacuation-plans-for-us-citizens-in-israel
Key to the emergency plans devised by the United States and other Western nations for evacuating their citizens from Israel are Greece and Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-vows-smart-lights-rule-over-timers
In a recent presentation of the Ministry of Transport's 2024 budget to the Finance Committee, Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadis, categorically stated that there will be no timers installed at traffic lights until at least March or April 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israelis-find-sanctuary-in-greece-and-cyprus
As the conflict with Hamas in Gaza intensifies, a growing number of Israeli citizens are seeking refuge in Greece and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-migrant-influx-by-expanding-pournara-center
The Minister of Interior, Mr. Constantinos Ioannou, has issued instructions to gradually expand the capacity of the First Reception Centre, Pournara, to accommodate a larger number of people. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-migrant-arrival-puts-cyprus-on-high-alert
As tensions escalate in the Israel-Hamas conflict, Cyprus is bracing for a potential surge in Syrian migrants from Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/full-basic-pension-exempted-from-actuarial-reduction
The Minister of Labor, Yiannis Panayiotou, presented a proposal at the Social Insurance Council meeting, exempting the full basic pension from a 12% actuarial reduction for employees with 40 years of contributions. This proposal aims to relieve actuarial reductions for early pensions.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-reveals-startling-quadrupling-of-cocaine-users-in-two-decades
The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkides Procopiou, revealed a significant rise in cocaine use in Cyprus, with the number of users estimated to have quadrupled in the past two decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-clouds-and-intermittent-dust
A loose low-pressure system is making its presence felt in the region, leading to a mix of weather conditions. Intermittent thin dust particles will be observed in the atmosphere, affecting visibility and air quality.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-military-deploys-aircraft-to-greece-for-evacuation-contingency
The readiness to activate contingency plans for the evacuation of US nationals from Israel and Lebanon is the primary reason that a large number of US military transport aircraft have been transferred to Crete Air Base at Souda Bay in recent days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/property-sales-surge-to-15-year-high-due-to-foreign-buyers
Residential property sales in Cyprus hit a 15-year record high in the second quarter of 2023, with significant increases in prices, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/one-in-four-businesses-in-cyprus-face-cyber-attacks-concerns-mount
In a recent survey conducted by the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), it was revealed that approximately one in four businesses in Cyprus has encountered some form of cyber-attack....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/should-tenants-have-a-paw-sitive-right-to-pets
Is a tank full of snakes in a bedsit OK? Would three St Bernard dogs in a two-bedroom flat be too much?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-deposits-bounce-back-with-€87-7-million-growth
Total deposits recorded a noteworthy uptick in September 2023, rebounding from two consecutive months of decline, according to data released Wednesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-dust-concentrations-pose-health-risks
The Air Quality Monitoring Network, operated by the Department of Labour Inspection, has detected elevated concentrations of dust in the atmosphere on Wednesday, raising concerns about potential health risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-€77-million-housing-policy-to-tackle-housing-crisis
Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou introduced the government's new housing policy. In his opening statement, Mr. Ioannou outlined a comprehensive plan involving multiple levels of actions and measures, which allocates €77 million over a five-year period for the implementation of specific initiatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/porsche-presents-third-e-hybrid-variant-of-the-cayenne
Porsche is expanding its hybrid range for the new Cayenne further. As the third plug-in model of the luxury SUV series that was comprehensively revised recently, the new Cayenne S E-Hybrid impresses with its finely balanced driving dynamics, comfort and efficiency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/britain-s-new-ship-to-protect-underwater-cables
Concerned by threats to underwater pipes and cables that connect it with Europe and the rest of the world, Britain this month formally dedicated a new and unusual surveillance ship called the RFA Proteus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-delays-green-tax-implementation-to-early-2024
"It's paranoid that, at a time when there is accuracy and an increase in fuel prices, the government is implementing measures to combat price increases, and additional taxes are being introduced," stated Finance Minister Makis Keravnos during the discussion of the 2024 budget in Parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-support-package-under-fire-for-short-term-fixes
The government's package of support measures has been criticized by the Pancyprian Association of Consumers and Quality of Life, which claims these solutions are only temporary and patchwork....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-minister-urges-peace-in-israel-palestine-at-eu-council
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos stressed that there’s an urgent need for de-escalation and for the creation of the political horizon that will lead to a two state solution in Israel - Palestine, ahead of his participation in the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU being held in Luxembourg on Monday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-nations-turn-to-cyprus-for-safe-passage-amid-middle-east-crisis
As the international community closely monitors developments in Israel and the Gaza Strip, Cyprus stands prepared to provide humanitarian assistance in this Middle East crisis. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pfizer-doubles-price-of-lifesaving-covid-19-drug-to-$1-390
The price of the lifesaving COVID-19 antiviral medication Paxlovid will more than double as the United States transitions out of the emergency phase of the pandemic, drugmaker Pfizer said Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-appeals-for-eu-coordination-on-refugee-challenges
Cyprus calls for coordinated action at the EU level to deal with a possible new influx of refugees as a result of the war between Hamas and Israel, Interior Minister, Constantinos Ioannou, said during the first day of the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assessing-the-dual-impact-of-government-s-support-measures
Recent days have witnessed crucial discussions surrounding measures to support households and businesses, a pressing necessity given the prevailing circumstances....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-highlights-success-in-reducing-migration-from-occupied-areas
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou welcomed the announcement of the EU’s Action Plan for the management of migration in the Eastern Mediterranean, ...
