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1. Rate hikes got you down? Bank of Cyprus has €2 Million (with strings attached)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/rate-hikes-got-you-down-bank-of-cyprus-has-€2-million-with-strings-attached

Bank of Cyprus, perhaps feeling a twinge of sympathy for mortgage holders grappling with those pesky European Central Bank interest rate hikes, has unveiled a €2 million rewards program....

2. Murderer behind bars gives controversial podcast interview

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/murderer-behind-bars-gives-controversial-podcast-interview

In a bizarre and controversial turn of events, Loy Dejan, a notorious four-time murderer, has made waves by giving an online interview from his prison cell, further igniting concerns over the rampant use of mobile phones inside Cyprus' Central Prison....

3. Heated reactions over Cyprus' 'Pay As You Throw' waste management plan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/heated-reactions-over-cyprus-pay-as-you-throw-waste-management-plan

Cyprus' Parliament saw strong reactions on Wednesday following Agriculture Minister Maria Panagiotou’s announcement regarding the ''Pay As I Throw'' (PAYT) waste management system....

4. 2024: A year of change and controversy in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-a-year-of-change-and-controversy-in-cyprus

2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year. ...

5. Online registrations now available for first-graders

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/online-registrations-now-available-for-first-graders

As part of its policy and initiatives to transition to a more modern digital school system and enhance services for better management of processes in public schools, the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth (MESY) announces the launch of the Education and Training e-Governance Project (eDEA)....

6. Bank of Cyprus rolls out support measures for vulnerable groups

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-rolls-out-support-measures-for-vulnerable-groups

After a tense voting session last week, when the bill to tax bank profits narrowly failed to pass in Parliament, the Bank of Cyprus seems to be stepping up with measures aimed at helping vulnerable communities across the island. ...

7. The Banker: Bank of Cyprus wins Bank of the Year award again for 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-banker-bank-of-cyprus-wins-bank-of-the-year-award-again-for-2024

The Banker, one of the leading international publications focused on banking and finance, has named Bank of Cyprus the Bank of the Year in Cyprus in its 2024 awards....

8. USS The Sullivans makes strategic stop in Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uss-sulliavan

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) has arrived at Larnaca Port, marking a brief yet meaningful stopover in Cyprus before redeploying in the Eastern Mediterranean....

9. Primary residence and the benefit of 5% reduced VAT rate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/primary-residence-and-the-benefit-of-5-reduced-vat-rate

Nowadays having your own permanent residence is a must, however the cost for the acquisition or construction of a house/apartment has significantly increased in the last few years....

10. BOC finalizes sale of troubled loans to boost stability and growth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boc-finalizes-sale-of-troubled-loans-to-boost-stability-and-growth

In September 2024, the Bank of Cyprus reached a deal with funds linked to Cerberus Global Investments B.V. to sell a portfolio of non-performing loans—primarily business loans backed by collateral. ...

11. Hellenic Bank reports €284.4M profit for 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-bank-reports-€284-4m-profit-for-2024

Hellenic Bank reported a profit of €284.4 million for the first nine months of 2024, up from €240.7 million in the same period last year....

12. Cyprus repays over €1B in debt, easing financial strain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-repays-over-€1b-in-debt-easing-financial-strain

Cyprus made strides in paying down its debt in the second quarter of 2024, settling over €1 billion in bonds and loans....

13. Cyprus and US: A partnership through decades of change and challenge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-us-a-partnership-through-decades-of-change-and-challenge

As President Nikos Christodoulides arrives at the White House today for an anticipated meeting with President Joe Biden, this event represents a defining moment in Cyprus-U.S. relations....

14. Harris and Trump neck and neck in final stretch

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/harris-and-trump-neck-and-neck-in-final-stretch

As the November 5 election approaches, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a tight race for the White House, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll, which shows them tied at 48% among likely voters. ...

15. Cyprus and U.S. launch historic strategic dialogue to strengthen bilateral ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-u-s-launch-historic-strategic-dialogue-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties

Nicosia and Washington are forming a concrete footprint for deepening their bilateral relations at the strategic level with the first-ever CY-US Strategic Dialogue launched today. ...

16. Winners of Robotex and MRC Cyprus 2024 Awarded at the Bank of Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/winners-of-robotex-and-mrc-cyprus-2024-awarded-at-the-bank-of-cyprus

The winners of the 7th Robotex Cyprus and the 1st Minoan RobotSports Competition MRC Cyprus that took place last June under the auspices of the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, were honored. ...

17. Freedom Holding Corp. marks 5th anniversary of Nasdaq IPO with significant growth milestones

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-marks-5th-anniversary-of-nasdaq-ipo-with-significant-growth-milestones

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its IPO on the Nasdaq Capital Market, one of the world’s leading stock exchanges. ...

18. Protests rise against Barcelona's growing tourist influx

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-rise-against-barcelona-s-growing-tourist-influx

Barcelona is grappling with a surge in tourism that has led to rising tensions among locals. Iconic landmarks like Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, along with bustling streets like Las Ramblas, are attracting 170,000 visitors daily, according to city authorities. ...

19. 2.2 million visitors since Varosha's reopening, Tatar says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-2-million-visitors-since-varosha-s-reopening-tatar-says

Long-term goals for Varosha include the demolition and reconstruction of some buildings, as well as the renovation of others, which would contribute to the economy of the Turkish-occupied north, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said. ...

20. Deloitte Cyprus issues its annual Transparency Report: Fostering resilience, creating enduring value

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-cyprus-issues-its-annual-transparency-report-fostering-resilience-creating-enduring-value

Deloitte Cyprus issued its 13th Transparency Report covering the period from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024. ...

21. First Lady returns to Foreign Affairs duties amid allowance controversy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-lady-returns-to-foreign-affairs-duties-amid-allowance-controversy

First Lady Philippa Karsera-Christodoulides is set to return to her position at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the expiration of her unpaid leave granted after her husband, Nikos Christodoulides, was elected President of the Republic. ...

22. Cyprus falls behind on EU recovery plan, meets only 5% of targets

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-falls-behind-on-eu-recovery-plan-meets-only-5-of-targets

In today's 'Oikonomiki', Panayiotis Rougalas reports that Cyprus has only achieved 5% of the milestones outlined in its Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), falling far behind other European Union countries in implementing reforms tied to the EU’s Next Generation funding program....

23. Illegal construction raises concerns at Latchi tourist site

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-construction-raises-concerns-at-latchi-tourist-site

Authorities are grappling with a series of planning violations at a tourist complex in Latchi, Cyprus, being developed by Israeli interests....

24. EU cuts funds to Hungary over unpaid asylum fine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-cuts-funds-to-hungary-over-unpaid-asylum-fine

The European Union has begun the process of reclaiming hundreds of millions of euros meant for Hungary after the country's government refused to pay a significant fine for violating the bloc’s asylum rules....

25. Building permits surge 150% in June amid major reform

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/building-permits-surge-150-in-june-amid-major-reform

Building permits issued in Cyprus saw a massive 150% jump in June 2024 compared to the same month last year, as authorities worked to clear a backlog ahead of a major reform. ...

26. Cyprus' Supreme Court suspends Auditor General (UPDATE)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-supreme-court-to-rule-on-auditor-general-s-potential-dismissal

UPDATE: The Supreme Constitutional Court unanimously ruled Wednesday to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides, citing misconduct and incompetence....

27. Russia's ongoing efforts to undermine elections, experts warn

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-ongoing-efforts-to-undermine-elections-experts-warn

Russia has been actively working to influence democratic elections globally, according to Yulia Smirnova of the Berlin-based Center for Monitoring, Analysis, and Strategy....

28. 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. ...

29. Wizz Air’s 7-hour flights start at £89 if you're up for a squeeze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-s-7-hour-flights-start-at-£89-if-you-re-up-for-a-squeeze

Ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air will maintain its no-frills offering even as it introduces longer flights, betting that passengers will "suffer the pain" for cheaper fares....

30. US-Cyprus defence cooperation sparks Turkish backlash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-cyprus-defence-cooperation-sparks-turkish-backlash-as-un-pushes-for-peace

Turkey condemned the signing of a roadmap this week to enhance U.S.-Cyprus defense cooperation, citing concerns about the impact on peace efforts and regional security....

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