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1. Ireland first to ban goods from Israeli settlements

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-first-to-ban-goods-from-israeli-settlements

Ireland is making history as the first European country to introduce a law banning the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, a move that could send ripples across the EU and beyond....

2. Watch: Cyprus’ new attack helicopters take flight at Paphos air base

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/watch-cyprus-new-attack-helicopters-take-flight-at-paphos-air-base

A new video obtained by Kathimerini offers the first glimpse of the National Guard’s newly acquired H145M helicopters in action at the Andreas Papandreou Air Base, showcasing the powerful aircraft’s capabilities as part of Cyprus’ growing defense arsenal....

3. Cyprus ranks second in share of foreign tourists in Q1 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-second-in-share-of-foreign-tourists-in-q1-2025

Cyprus had the second highest share of overnight stays by foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2025, according to monthly data on tourist accommodation published by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency....

4. Cyprus sees drop in child poverty rate, ranks second lowest in EU

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-drop-in-child-poverty-rate-ranks-second-lowest-in-eu

About 26,000 children in Cyprus were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024, accounting for 14.8% of the country’s child population, according to figures released Tuesday by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical agency....

5. Nations cry foul over Israel’s Eurovision public vote win

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nations-cry-foul-over-israel-s-eurovision-public-vote-win

Israel’s first-place finish in the public vote at last weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest has sparked growing calls from several countries for greater transparency and a review of the voting system....

6. Olympia Nisiforou, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, and George Chrysochos to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympia-nisiforou-constantinos-yiorkadjis-and-george-chryssochos-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025

This year’s Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will shine a spotlight on how Cyprus can step up its role in environmental protection and sustainable development. ...

7. Schengen within reach, but Cyprus hits the Green Line wall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schengen-within-reach-but-cyprus-hits-the-green-line-wall

Cyprus is making steady progress toward joining the Schengen Zone, but major hurdles still stand in the way before it can fully lift border controls with the rest of the European Union. ...

8. Cyprus posts second-highest budget surplus in the EU for 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-posts-second-highest-budget-surplus-in-the-eu-for-2024

Cyprus has posted the second-largest government surplus in the European Union for 2024, tying with Ireland and just behind Denmark, according to new data released by Eurostat on Tuesday....

9. Macron paves the way for France to recognize Palestinian state in June

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-paves-the-way-for-france-to-recognize-palestinian-state-in-june

French President Emmanuel Macron has signaled that France may officially recognize a Palestinian state as early as June....

10. Tourists are flocking to Cyprus this Easter: Here's what's driving the surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cautious-optimism-for-easter-bookings-in-cyprus

Tourism officials are expressing cautious optimism about Cyprus’ 2025 Easter holiday season, with early bookings and rising airport traffic pointing to another strong year for the island’s travel sector....

11. EU offered zero-for-zero tariff deal before Trump’s trade war

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-offered-zero-for-zero-tariff-deal-before-trump-s-trade-war

The European Union says it tried to stop a trade war before it started, offering Donald Trump a clean-slate deal to scrap tariffs on cars and a bunch of industrial goods. But the U.S. didn’t bite. Now the EU is done waiting....

12. Toyota opens emergency center for TAKATA airbag replacements

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/toyota-opens-emergency-center-for-takata-airbag-replacements

Toyota Cyprus has announced the opening of a dedicated emergency center at the Cyprus State Fair in Nicosia starting April 7. The goal? To accelerate the replacement of faulty TAKATA airbags in thousands of Toyota vehicles imported from non-European markets without official Toyota approval....

13. UK introduces mandatory travel permit for Europeans starting April 2

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-introduces-mandatory-travel-permit-for-europeans-starting-april-2

Starting Wednesday, April 2, European travelers visiting the UK will need a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization, a move aimed at enhancing border security....

14. Cyprus’ housing is in crisis as foreign buyers take over the market

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-housing-is-in-crisis-as-foreign-buyers-take-over-the-market

As housing becomes an increasingly pressing issue for the majority of Cypriots, Parliament is opening up a debate on the surge in real estate purchases by third-country nationals....

15. 2024 EU shake-up includes higher Schengen visa fees, stricter border checks, and key new citizenship rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-eu-shake-up-includes-higher-schengen-visa-fees-stricter-border-checks-and-key-new-citizenship-rules

In 2024, the European Union implemented several significant changes impacting the Schengen Area and EU citizenship rules....

16. Europe’s salary showdown

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/europe-s-salary-showdown

Curious about which European countries are paying the best?...

17. Meta slammed with €250 million fine for Facebook data breach

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-slammed-with-€250-million-fine-for-facebook-data-breach

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been hit with a hefty fine of over €250 million (approximately £206 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) due to a significant data breach....

18. Is Dubai cracking down on drug lords and money launderers?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-dubai-cracking-down-on-drug-lords-and-money-launderers

Dubai’s glitzy reputation as a playground for Europe’s most notorious drug lords and money launderers may finally be under threat....

19. Cyprus' average monthly salary reaches €2,250 in 2023

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-average-monthly-salary-reaches-€2-250-in-2023

Cyprus saw a notable increase in average salaries in 2023. According to the latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service, the average gross monthly salary for employees on the island reached €2,363 in 2023, ...

20. AKEL proposes law for euthanasia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akel-proposes-law-for-euthanasia

According to Kathimerini's Hector Georgiou, last Friday, October 18, 2024, AKEL Deputy Irini Charalambidou held a press conference to outline her proposal for a law titled ''On Medically Assisted Termination of Life.''...

21. Annual International Meeting of the Contact Committee

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/annual-international-meeting-of-the-contact-committee

The Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus is organizing the Annual Meeting of the Contact Committee, which it chairs, at the Cap. St. Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024. ...

22. England and Wales introduce safe zones for abortion access

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/england-and-wales-introduce-safe-zones-for-abortion-access

Safe access zones outside abortion clinics in England and Wales will take effect at the end of October, prohibiting protests within 150 meters of clinics and hospitals that provide abortion services....

23. Von der Leyen unveils new European Commission lineup

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-unveils-new-european-commission-lineup

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the list of new commissioners, including Kostas Kadis from Cyprus, who has been appointed as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. ...

24. Millions of Lego pieces lost at sea still turning up after nearly three decades

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/millions-of-lego-pieces-lost-at-sea-still-turning-up-after-nearly-three-decades

On a rainy day in late June, marine biologist Hayley Hardstaff discovered a Lego dragon on Portwrinkle Beach in Cornwall, England. It was a black plastic piece missing its upper jaw, but to Hardstaff, it represented a small part of one of the strangest maritime incidents in history. ...

25. What makes a good salary across Europe's capitals?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-makes-a-good-salary-across-europe-s-capitals

What constitutes a good salary in Europe can vary greatly depending on several factors, including profession, education, and individual expectations. ...

26. €13 billion tax bill for Apple, €2.4 billion fine for Google

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€13-billion-tax-bill-for-apple-€2-4-billion-fine-for-google

Apple has lost its legal battle against a €13 billion ($14.4 billion) tax bill after Europe’s top court ruled in favor of the European Commission on Tuesday....

27. Brexit leads to sharp decline in EU students at UK universities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/brexit-leads-to-sharp-decline-in-eu-students-at-uk-universities

The number of students from the European Union enrolling in British universities has dropped sharply since Brexit, new figures show. There are fewer students from Italy, Germany, and France coming to study in the UK....

28. Cyprus banks to engage with top investors in London

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-to-engage-with-top-investors-in-london

The investment community is turning its focus to a major conference in London, set for late September, where several Cypriot banks will be represented....

29. UK travelers to the EU will need €7 visa-waiver starting May 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-travelers-to-the-eu-will-need-€7-visa-waiver-starting-may-2025

UK travelers heading to the EU will need to pay a €7 fee starting in May 2025, thanks to new rules introduced by the EU. This fee, part of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), will be required for UK and other visa-exempt travelers, similar to the US ESTA system....

30. British tech mogul Mike Lynch missing after superyacht sinks in freak Sicilian storm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-tech-mogul-mike-lynch-missing-after-superyacht-sinks-in-freak-sicilian-storm

British tech magnate Mike Lynch and five others remain missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off the coast of Sicily early Monday, Italian authorities reported. ...

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