https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-needs-300-000-foreign-workers-amid-labor-shortage
It is estimated that Greece’s labor market needs more than 300,000 workers from other countries, from dishwashers to chefs to carpenters, machine operators and electricians to web and software developers....
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/10-700-greek-students-suspended-for-violating-school-cell-phone-ban
Since the beginning of the academic year in September, a total of 10,700 students have been suspended for violating the new regulations banning cell phones in schools, according to Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mr-george-s-story-a-struggle-for-respect-and-equality-in-cyprus
A lawyer friend recently shared with me the story of Mr. George, a 72-year-old Cypriot. George, a retired teacher, spent his entire life concealing his sexual identity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temporary-truce-in-the-healthcare-sector-as-december-showdown-looms
A temporary truce has been reached in the healthcare sector following the 48-hour doctors' strike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-teens-top-europe-in-vaping
According to a report by Hector Georgiou, a recent ESPAD survey showed that Cypriot teenagers are among the top users of e-cigarettes in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nato-foxes-and-airbags-cyprus-political-circus-rolls-on
Christodoulides is trying to get us into NATO, Mitsotakis is working behind the scenes to help us, AKEL is having a meltdown, Turkey is telling us to forget about it, and the Fox from Argaka (Averof Neofytou) is shouting that the idea was his....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-moves-forward-with-$680-million-arms-deal-to-israel
The Biden administration is moving forward with a $680 million arms deal with Israel, even as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hits-2-16-us-visa-refusal-rate
Cyprus is stepping closer to a big travel milestone: visa-free trips to the U.S. are becoming a real possibility! ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-greece-forge-closer-ties-in-historic-meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides described the second intergovernmental meeting between Cyprus and Greece as a historic milestone. For the first time, 14 Greek Cabinet ministers joined their Cypriot counterparts in Nicosia, reflecting the deepening collaboration between the two nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-now-in-effect-after-13-months-of-conflict
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, starting at 4 a.m. local time (2 a.m. UK time). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-bold-move-passport-revoked-secession-on-the-horizon
I begin with a bow to our dear young Nikos, who, with a fiery decision, didn't hesitate to take on everyone and everything by revoking the passport of the President of Paphos' football club, even though he himself is from Paphos and a fan of the team! Great balls of fire. Respect, Mr. President!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-angela-merkel-misjudge-germany-s-dependence-on-russian-gas
In her memoir ''Freedom'', Angela Merkel reflects on her 16-year tenure as German chancellor, offering insights into her political approach and the global crises that defined her leadership....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-faces-labor-strikes-as-key-sectors-demand-action
Cyprus is grappling with escalating labor unrest in its most crucial industries, as healthcare, construction, and tourism workers push for long-standing demands. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctors-strike-disrupts-public-hospitals-across-the-island
Public hospitals across Cyprus are grappling with disruptions today as a 48-hour strike by government doctors gets underway. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-fc-owner-among-77-investors-stripped-of-golden-passports
Sergey Lomakin, owner of Paphos FC, is among 77 foreign investors whose Cypriot citizenship, obtained through the controversial "golden passport" scheme, has been revoked by the Council of Ministers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/exxonmobil-and-qatar-energy-to-drill-two-new-wells-in-cyprus-offshore-gas-fields
ExxonMobil, in partnership with Qatar Energy, is planning to drill two more wells in Cyprus' offshore Blocks 5 and 10 early next year. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-slams-icc-s-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant
In a strong rebuttal to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Embassy in Cyprus accused the court of undermining its own credibility and legitimacy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/vafeadis-everyone-is-responsible-for-their-own-car
''Everyone is responsible for their own car,'' said the Minister of Transport, Mr. Vafeadis, regarding the problematic – and deadly – airbags found in tens of thousands of unsuspecting drivers’ cars on Cypriot roads...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eib-president-nadia-calvino-to-visit-cyprus-for-talks-and-office-opening
Nadia Calviño, the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), is set to make her first official visit to Cyprus on Friday, November 22, where she will open the new EIB Group office and hold talks with Cypriot leaders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of crimes against humanity and war crimes related to the war in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-you-driving-an-unsafe-car-gaps-in-recall-alerts-spark-concern-in-cyprus
Car safety in Cyprus is under the spotlight as gaps in the vehicle recall system are leaving drivers unknowingly at risk. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-tighten-rules-for-migrants-who-commit-crimes
Cyprus is reviewing its rules for handling migrants who have special protection but commit serious crimes, according to a report by Kathimerini's George Kakouris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-workers-strike-over-rising-costs-and-low-wages
Greek workers are currently on strike today, Wednesday, causing disruptions at ports, and on buses and trains. The nationwide strike, which includes transport workers, doctors, teachers, and construction workers, is a protest against rising living costs and demands for higher wages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-court-upholds-tougher-rules-for-glamping-projects
The Supreme Constitutional Court recently made a decision that has significant implications for luxury camping (glamping) and visitor farm projects in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-the-helm-at-global-maritime-trade-summit-in-hong-kong
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has taken center stage at the prestigious Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit, held just ahead of Hong Kong Maritime Week from November 17 to 23. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/road-to-nowhere-as-paphos-polis-project-hits-a-dead-end
The long-awaited Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has hit a major roadblock, with construction halted at just 21% completion and the Republic of Cyprus now facing legal challenges from the former contractor, INTRAKAT. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-strikes-russian-base-with-us-supplied-atcms-missiles
For the first time, Ukraine has used U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory, targeting a military installation near the town of Karachev in the Bryansk region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-key-undersea-communication-cables-cut-in-baltic-sea
Two important undersea communication cables in the Baltic Sea were cut recently, and it looks like it was done on purpose. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-mourning-as-four-young-lives-lost-in-weekend-crashes
Cyprus was left in shock on November 17 after two tragic road accidents claimed the lives of four young people, leaving a nation grieving and demanding answers, according to 24News' Stella Markou....
