https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourists-spend-over-€1-5-billion-setting-new-high
The most recent data from the Statistical Service regarding tourism revenues are confirming expectations, as expressed by Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis in a recent interview with "K". It appears that this year could potentially set a new record for tourism revenues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/could-kasselakis-be-the-catalyst-for-resolving-the-cyprus-problem
Stefanos Kasselakis, the newly elected President of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, is currently on a two-day visit to Cyprus, marking his first international trip since assuming office as the President of SYRIZA-PS....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-checkpoints-take-center-stage
In a striking development, 2023 has seen an extraordinary increase in crossings through checkpoints in Cyprus, as revealed by reports in the Turkish Cypriot press....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/26-9-increase-in-tourism-revenue-compared-to-last-year
The year 2023 is poised to go down in history with remarkable revenue figures, as highlighted in a recent interview with the Deputy Minister and substantiated by the latest tourism revenue data from the Statistical Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/inflation-fears-and-green-investments
The European Central Bank (ECB) has revised its inflation forecast upward, now predicting that inflation will reach 5.6% in 2023 and 3.2% in 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unexpected-earnings-dip-in-2022-at-€2-202
In a surprising turn of events, Cyprus witnessed its first annual drop in monthly earnings after seven prosperous years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/read-library-unveils-a-world-of-stories-at-nicosia-book-festival-2023
The Nicosia Book Festival welcomes the Digital Read Library for its inaugural participation this year, marking a significant addition to the event's lineup. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/50-years-of-cyprus-rally-excellence
The Cyprus Rally, marking its remarkable 50th edition, promises an exhilarating spectacle from October 6 to 8, 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-net-interest-income-doubles-amid-ecb-rate-hikes
The Cypriot banking system's net interest income (NII) saw a remarkable doubling in the first half of 2023, marking an annual increase of 100%, primarily due to the ongoing rate hikes by the European Central Bank (ECB) aimed at tackling rising inflation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/15-4-spike-in-public-expenditure-for-2024
In the 2024 Budget, there's a notable rise of EUR 0.5 billion in public personnel expenditure. According to the Council of Ministers' approved budget table for 2024, this marks a substantial increase of 496 million euros. In terms of percentages, this surge amounts to 15.4% compared to the personnel expenditure allocated for the public sector in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/california-boosts-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers-to-$20-per-hour
California is raising the minimum wage for fast food workers, marking a hard-won victory for those workers and union organizers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-budget-points-to-surplus-and-debt-reduction
The 2024 budget reflects the clear imprint of our policy priorities, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides says in a written statement, adding that the fiscal balance for 2024 is estimated to be surplus, reaching 2.2% of GDP, while the medium-term goal, by 2026, is to reduce public debt to 60%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/just-a-breath-away-from-a-new-tourism-record
Hermes Airports statistics reveal that August achieved an unprecedented milestone in air traffic, with a total of 1.516 million passengers. When examining this figure in terms of arrivals and tourist arrivals, it amounts to 511,387 arrivals. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-landmark-tipped-to-become-holistic-wellness-destination
MHV, in partnership with Marriott International, Inc., has announced that The Landmark Nicosia Hotel will join the Autograph Collection Hotels. The hotel is set to reopen in late 2024 under the name "The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection," marking the first Cyprus hotel to be part of this prestigious collection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-government-spokesperson-resigns-amid-political-scandal
In a significant development today, Deputy Government Spokesperson Doxa Komodromou has formally submitted her resignation to President Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/animal-incidents-in-paphos-tell-two-tales-of-harm-and-justice
A 60-year-old woman from Paphos and her dog fell victim to an attack by two dogs. The incident occurred at around 16:00 on Thursday afternoon (21/9) while the woman was walking her own dog....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-and-israel-forge-energy-partnership-mend-ties
Turkey and Israel will soon begin taking joint steps in energy drilling, President Tayyip Erdogan was cited by Turkish media as saying on Thursday, adding the two countries would also operate energy networks to Europe through Turkey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-remove-speed-bumps-introduce-cameras-for-safer-roads
The Ministry of Transport in Cyprus is planning to remove speed bumps from roads, except for those located near schools. Minister Alexis Vafeades confirmed this intention, as reported by the website "Offsite News." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-and-netanyahu-forge-meeting-at-un-general-assembly
In a historic turn of events, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in person for the first time on Tuesday, marking a crucial milestone in the ongoing effort to mend strained relations between the two nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/borrowers-in-a-high-stakes-game-of-loan-roulette
In 2023, borrowers face a pivotal year, primarily due to the soaring levels of inflation, rising prices, and increasing interest rates. This year also carries significant importance for banks, not in terms of profits, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-achieves-record-global-revenue-of-nearly-$50-billion
EY reports record global revenue results of just under US$50b...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/halloumi-woes-persist-as-pdo-battle-heats-up
One year after the implementation of an agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheese makers, and KEBE regarding halloumi cheese, issues persist....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oregon-s-magic-mushroom-trials-draw-thousands
Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on magic mushrooms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-raises-rates-for-the-10th-time-as-it-tries-to-quell-inflation
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the 10th meeting in a row on Thursday to counter stubborn inflation but signalled that it is likely done tightening policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mexican-congressional-hearing-unveils-extraterrestrial-specimens
Mexican lawmakers heard testimony that "we are not alone" in the universe and saw the alleged remains of non-human beings in an extraordinary hearing marking the Latin American country's first congressional event on UFOs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-real-estate-market-hits-€132-million-high
August passed by as usual with most people on vacation, including the real estate market. Let's take a look at how the month fared for coastal cities, with no surprises for Nicosia, which was also in vacation mode. Notably, Larnaca had an outstanding performance, surpassing Nicosia for the first time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/will-justice-minister-and-chief-of-police-lose-jobs-over-viral-video
When the video of Nikos Christodoulides' meeting at the Presidential Palace went viral the day after Limassol riots, many people thought that the Minister of Justice and the Chief of police might lose their jobs soon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-block-access-to-troubled-ayios-nikolaos-complex
Ayios Nikolaos apartment complex in Chlorakas has been officially sealed off, marking a significant turn of events for the site that formerly served as housing for migrants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-s-in-as-grade-schoolers-begin-year
The echoes of children's voices return to the halls of primary education as the academic year commences, with approximately 9,323 first-year students....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/king-charles-iii-pays-tribute-to-queen-elizabeth-ii-on-first-anniversary-of-her-passing
The King has remembered his late mother's "devoted service" and "all she meant" to the country on the first anniversary of her death....
