https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migrant-reception-center-in-kofinou-inaugurated-today
The inauguration of the first phase of construction works at the International Protection Applicant Reception Center in Kofinou, upgraded with the support of the European Asylum Agency (EUAA), took place today, conducted by the Minister of Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, along with Nina Gregory, the Executive Director of EUAA, and Beate Gminder, Deputy Director-General in the Directorate-General for Internal Affairs of the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-house-prices-on-the-rise-hpi-increases-5-9
House Price Index (HPI) recorded a 5.9% increase for the first quarter of 2023, marking its fifth consecutive quarterly growth compared to the same period in 2022, according to a preliminary estimate by the Statistical Service of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inland-heats-up-coast-stays-cooler
Today, the weather will predominantly be sunny, offering pleasant conditions for outdoor activities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electric-buses-join-public-transport-in-cyprus
The first electric urban buses were presented on Tuesday by the Cyprus Public Transport and will be added to their existing fleet and commence servicing routes in the next few days. The move aims to contribute to efforts for sustainable and greener public transport, the company said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hottest-day-on-record
The world has experienced its hottest day on record, according to meteorologists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/taliban-s-violations-of-women-s-rights
The UN report released last month was compiled after a week-long visit to Afghanistan by Richard Bennett, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, and Dorothy Estrada-Tanck, who led a contingent from the working group on discrimination against women and girls....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-spells-out-need-for-envoy-deal-on-cyprus
An important step forward would be an agreement with the sides on an appointment of a United Nations envoy, who could explore ways to reach common ground towards resuming negotiations for a lasting settlement in Cyprus, the UN Secretary General says, while urging the leaders to send a clear signal that 'this time things will be different'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gasoline-and-diesel-prices-expected-to-drop
Reductions of up to 3 cents are expected to be observed in the retail prices of unleaded gasoline (95 octanes) and diesel fuel in the coming days, according to the Director of Consumer Protection Service at the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, Konstantinos Karagiorgis, as reported by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heatwave-hits-region-with-record-breaking-temperatures
In a dramatic turn of events, a blistering heatwave has descended upon the region, bringing with it record-breaking temperatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/double-impact-on-gas-station-owners
Citizens are in turmoil following the termination of reduced special consumption tax rates on transportation and heating fuels, which resulted in increases of 8.32 cents in gasoline and diesel, and 6.83 cents in heating fuels.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-chance-of-showers-in-mountains
In the latest weather forecast, Monday, 07/03, is expected to bring mainly clear skies with a chance of isolated showers in the mountains during the afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-neighbor-to-add-another-lane-for-gas-export
Partners in the Israeli offshore gas project Leviathan said on Sunday they would invest $568 million to build a third pipeline that will allow increased natural gas production and exports...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/profit-distribution-for-players-in-classes-a-and-b-increased-by-22
Total gross revenue (pay-in) from class A and class B bookmakers amounted to 267.6 million in the first quarter of 2023 marking an increase of 21% compared with the respective quarter of last year, National Betting Authority (NBA) has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/urgent-call-to-liberalize-electricity-market
Mr. Neophytou attended the Annual General Assembly of the Electricity Market Association (EMA) on Thursday, June 29th, and delivered a greeting. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-stocks-rally-on-hope-of-interest-rate-peak
Eurozone inflation fell more than expected to 5.5 percent in June, its lowest rate since the start of last year, but a slight rebound in core consumer price growth tempered any relief for policymakers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-issues-green-line-report
Trade, as well as crossings through the Green Line have increased in 2022 compared to 2021, according to an annual report on the implementation of the Green Line Regulation published by the Commission...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-nights-with-low-cloudiness-forecasted
Weather enthusiasts and nature lovers have reason to rejoice as the forecast for Thursday, June 29 promises a delightful day filled with abundant sunshine. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-speaker-tells-college-grads-cyprus-needs-them
The brain drain in Cyprus may not be as threatening as that of other countries, but it is still a concern, the President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou said on Tuesday evening, addressing the graduation ceremony of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences of the University of Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-encourages-green-transportation-with-new-policy
Effective Saturday, July 1, the Nicosia Municipal Council will implement new parking fees in municipal parking areas, following a decision made on April 20, 2023.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weak-seasonal-low-pressure-impacts-area
Today's weather forecast indicates a predominantly clear day, although sporadic patches of clouds may appear throughout the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interest-rate-increases-boost-cypriot-banks-2022-profits-to-€177-million
Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank generated a combined profit of €164.7 Million in Q1 2023, Driven by interest rate increases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-related-deaths-surge-in-vienna
A new UN report said the number of people suffering from drug use disorders had skyrocketed in the last 10 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/land-sales-surge-in-akamas
The irregularities observed within Akamas' protected area, as highlighted in last Sunday's report by "K," appear to be just one aspect of a broader issue emerging in anticipation of the implementation of the local plan in September....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hio-president-assures-no-increase-in-gesy-contributions-until-2030
In a recent interview on the DIASPORA NEWS show, Stavros Michael, the president of the Health Insurance Organization (HIO), announced that there would be no rise in the contributions of beneficiaries to GESY until at least 2030....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wheat-prices-up-by-more-than-6
The price of wheat rose more than 6% last week amid concerns that the international agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain, which expires on July 18, may not be renewed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€10-banknote-most-counterfeited-bill-in-cyprus
In a recent annual report, the Central Bank of Cyprus shed light on the prevalence of counterfeit bills and coins circulating in the country. The report, according to an article on Philenews, highlighted the €10 banknote as the most counterfeited bill, making up 40.8 percent of the total counterfeit pieces....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/conservatives-storm-to-victory-in-repeat-greek-election
Greece's conservative New Democracy party stormed to victory in a parliamentary election on Sunday with voters giving reformist Kyriakos Mitsotakis another four-year term as prime minister...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-organic-farming-flourishes-eurostat-data-reveals
The area used for organic agricultural production has increased in all member states of the EU, including Cyprus, between 2012 and 2021, according to data published by Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-military-intelligence-reveals-russian-navy-s-use-of-combat-dolphins
British military spies on Friday said Russia appears to be training combat dolphins in the annexed Crimean peninsula to counter Ukrainian forces....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-bank-rakes-in-€69-7-million-in-profits-during-q1-of-2023
Hellenic Bank has reported a profit of €69.7 million for the first quarter of 2023, signaling a strong start to the year. ...
