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)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/caught-on-camera-new-website-lets-you-check-traffic-fines
Starting January 7, 2025, drivers in Cyprus will have a new, hassle-free way to check if they’ve been caught by traffic cameras. The Traffic Department, in collaboration with the system’s contractor, is rolling out a dedicated website that will allow citizens to search for pending fines online....
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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-inaugurates-new-wing-of-prisons
President Nicos Christodoulides inaugurated the new wing of the Closed Prison on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-oil-spill-in-black-sea-after-two-russian-tankers-wreck
Two Russian oil tankers have sustained severe damage in the Black Sea, leading to an oil spill, according to Russian authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elpis-is-a-lifeline-for-victims-of-domestic-violence
The “ELPIS” application, designed specifically for victims of domestic violence at high risk, will become operational in the coming days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-big-changes-for-better-waste-management
The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment announced plans to upgrade Cyprus' waste management infrastructure,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-russian-general-igor-kirillov-assassinated-in-moscow
In a bold and high-profile operation, Ukraine's SBU intelligence service assassinated Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-cars-affected-by-takata-airbag-recall
Following the Cyprus government’s announcement to recall around 50,000 vehicles due to faulty Takata airbags, the issue is now extending to the Cyprus Police force....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brutal-attack-in-the-heart-of-nicosia-leaves-29-year-old-man-injured
A scene straight out of a movie unfolded on the streets of Nicosia late Sunday night, as a 29-year-old Greek Cypriot man was violently beaten by a group of about 30 young men....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prometheus-sets-sail-a-new-energy-chapter-for-cyprus-begins
Cyprus has taken a big step toward its energy future with the launch of the floating natural gas plant Prometheus from Shanghai....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-launches-mortgage-subsidy-to-ease-inflation-s-grip
The government of Cyprus is stepping up to help homeowners struggling with rising interest rates and inflation....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/manhunt-ends-as-suspect-charged-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-s-shooting
On December 4, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-launched-amid-nursing-home-abuse-allegations
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding injuries sustained by a 76-year-old nursing home resident, following a complaint from his daughter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘business-as-usual-for-world-s-top-companies-as-they-get-ahead-of-mandatory-sustainability-reporting-rules
With mandatory sustainability reporting nearly upon us, new research from KPMG reveals the world’s biggest companies are taking a proactive approach, with a significant increase in businesses already publishing ESG data, including carbon reduction targets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/temu-s-tempting-deals-are-a-double-edged-sword-for-cypriot-shoppers
Temu, an emerging e-commerce platform, offers an extensive range of products, from gadgets and household goods to clothing and toys, at remarkably low prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-bases-in-cyprus-gibraltar-under-russian-threat
British defense officials have reportedly held emergency discussions with counterparts in Cyprus and Gibraltar over potential Russian threats to the UK’s sovereign military bases, according to the Daily Telegraph....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-half-of-citizens-and-businesses-targeted-by-cybercriminals-in-2024
In a startling revelation, a recent survey by the Digital Security Authority has found that one in two people in Cyprus fell victim to a cyber attack in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spacex-lands-$843m-deal-to-kill-the-international-space-station
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been awarded an $843 million contract to oversee one of NASA’s most ambitious tasks yet: the controlled deorbit and destruction of the International Space Station (ISS). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-digital-citizen-for-easier-access-to-services
Cyprus is making it easier for its citizens to handle official paperwork with the launch of the ''Digital Citizen'' program. Starting today, Cypriots can access and store important documents, such as their identity cards, driving licenses, and vehicle registration certificates, all in digital format....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dine-and-donate-for-the-sake-of-vulnerable-children
Get Fresh, a culinary pioneer committed to wholesome and delicious food, is launching a heartwarming initiative to support Hope For Children CRC Policy Center. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nationally-funded-research-project-dynamo-to-redefine-energy-sharing-within-communities
The first meeting of the consortium for the DYNAMO project (Decentralized Energy Management Platform for Smart Communities) was recently held, launching the project which aims to redefine energy sharing and transactions within communities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/african-workers-unite-for-historic-labour-conference
African migrant workers and labour activists gathered in Nicosia's Old Town on Sunday for Cyprus's first-ever African Workers’ Conference....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-$2-million-treasure-hunt-begins-across-the-u-s
Jon Collins-Black, an author and entrepreneur, has launched an adventurous treasure hunt across the United States, inspired by his love of fantasy and legendary hunts like Forrest Fenn's. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attempted-murder-in-nicosia-as-residents-attacked-with-axes-and-clubs
A violent incident rocked the Strovolos area of Nicosia early this morning, as a group of intruders launched a brutal attack on a household, injuring four residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-schengen-conundrum-amid-unresolved-division
Cyprus remains caught in a political and logistical bind as Bulgaria and Romania prepare to join the Schengen free-movement area on January 1, 2025, according to a report by Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-greek-orthodox-priest-at-the-center-of-anti-woke-education
The ideological conflict in the US has shifted from a traditional left-versus-right divide to a new dichotomy: “woke” versus “anti-woke.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eu-anniversary-coins-spark-collector-mania
The Central Bank of Cyprus’ commemorative coins celebrating 20 years since Cyprus joined the European Union have proven to be a hot commodity among collectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-earns-an-a-for-health-leadership
The European Commission's first team under Ursula von der Leyen for the 2019-2024 term has had a tumultuous and significant five years....
