https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tackles-alarming-rates-of-antibiotic-consumption
Cyprus is facing a serious problem with the consumption of antibiotic drugs and is now implementing a surveillance program on antibiotic prescriptions in outpatient health care in collaboration with the Health Insurance Organization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-considers-deputy-ministry-for-european-affairs
Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos, has said that the Republic of Cyprus has been considering the establishment of a Deputy Ministry for European Affairs in view of the Cypriot Presidency of the EU, during the first half of 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/appointment-of-19-year-old-consultant-in-tourism-ministry-how-it-happened-and-what-it-means
The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Costas Koumis, recently defended the appointment of a 19-year-old consultant. Koumis stated that nothing illegal had been done and that the hiring process was a common practice that has been used for many years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/19-year-old-advisor-appointment-sparks-political-outcry
The appointment of a 19-year-old student as an adviser to the Deputy Minister of Tourism has sparked political controversy. Both AKEL and DISY parties have released statements condemning the move. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/it-s-surprising-how-little-was-frozen
Upon his arrival at Larnaca airport last Wednesday, Justice Commissioner Didier Raeder brought with him two pressing questions. Firstly, how is it that a country like Cyprus, which has been heavily infiltrated by Russian capital for several years, has only managed to freeze a mere 104 million euros worth of assets belonging to oligarchs under EU sanctions?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-ministry-reports-10-deaths-and-over-2000-cases-of-covid
Ten deaths were announced by the Ministry of Health between April 21 to May 4 due to COVID-19 as well as 2.404 new cases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-firms-struggle-to-detach-from-sanctioned-providers
The business registrar in the Republic of Cyprus has been flooded with requests from companies scrambling to make changes to their structures, after hundreds of firms on the island saw their assets frozen due to new sanctions targeting agencies viewed by Washington and London as 'Russian enablers'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/employers-and-trade-unions-clash-over-cola-index-proposal
Today, Wednesday, May 3rd, employers will have a meeting regarding the Cost of Living Adjustment (CoLA) index, and on Thursday, May 4th, the trade unions will have theirs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sexual-harassment-now-a-separate-disciplinary-offence-in-police-and-fire-brigade
The Council of Ministers unanimously approved a proposal from the Ministry of Justice and Public Order to classify sexual harassment as a separate disciplinary offense in the Police and Fire Brigade. The decision was made during a meeting held on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/14-year-old-kills-8-classmates-and-security-guard-in-belgrade
A 14-year-old boy opened fire in his Belgrade classroom on Wednesday morning, shooting dead eight fellow pupils and a security guard in a pre-planned attack and wounding seven others, Serbian officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-announce-measures-on-interest-rates
Since July 2022, lending rates in Cyprus have risen by 3.5%, putting borrowers in a difficult position with dangerously increasing loan repayments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-republic-not-involved-in-the-sale-of-the-3-hotels-in-varosha
Today, a scheduled meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to commemorate the new government's inauguration. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kombos, met with the Municipality of Famagusta, led by Mayor Simos Ioannou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/100-cypriot-wines-to-feature-new-winecore-logo-on-packaging
The wine industry in Cyprus is at a turning point, as coordinated upgrading and promotion efforts are underway in both the private and public sectors. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-fire-incident-report-in-cyprus-delayed
Officials in Cyprus have postponed their findings on the fire at the Russian center in Nicosia, after a chemical report requested by the fire department was delayed, leaving room for speculation about the blaze as well as the overall investigation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/probe-into-t-c-businessman-s-acquisition-of-g-c-properties-in-varosha
Government officials have refuted reports published by T/C newspaper Yeni Bakis which claimed that a T/C businessman had acquired three Greek Cypriot hotels and two floors of apartment buildings in the closed city of Famagusta with the approval of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/russian-officials-attempt-to-link-cultural-centre-fire-to-malicious-activity
According to the competent authorities of the Republic of Cyprus, the fire that broke out at the Russian Cultural Centre on Wednesday afternoon was determined to be caused by human error, specifically by a cigarette lighter. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-entrepreneur-purchases-hotels-in-closed-famagusta
Yeni Bakis reported today that a Turkish Cypriot entrepreneur claims to have purchased three hotels and two floors of apartment buildings from their Greek Cypriot proprietors in the closed Famagusta. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-s-wrong-with-a-little-transparency
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding e-kalathi in recent days. It is an electronic platform that aims to provide consumers with real-time updates on the prices of products in supermarkets, enabling them to easily find the best deals on their preferred products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-american-think-tank-reaffirms-cyprus-commitment
The American Hellenic Institute says it is committed to continuing to strengthen US-Cyprus relations, following a visit by delegates to the island to emphasize military ties between the two countries...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-for-answers-in-russian-fire-probe-continues
Law enforcement authorities in Nicosia are still conducting an investigation into a fire at the Russian Centre of Culture and Science, with diplomats from both countries waiting for official word on whether it was an accident or arson...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tightens-criteria-for-immigration-permit-scheme
A revised set of criteria on the expedited process for granting immigration permits to third-country nationals who invest in Cyprus will be in effect as of May 2, 2023, the Interior Ministry announced on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/last-cypriot-citizen-arrives-from-sudan-by-plane-while-others-travel-by-car-to-egypt
The last Cypriot citizen arrived from Sudan by plane late on Wednesday evening while the arrival of seven people who were traveling to Egypt by car is also expected,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mykonos-bars-face-minuscule-fine-for-illegal-structures-demolition
In the latest twist in the Mykonos saga, a new Environment Ministry legislative provision stipulates that if the Principote and Nammos bars on the island demolish all of their illegal structures by early May,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-flight-from-sudan-welcomed-by-foreign-minister
The first flight that arrived from Sudan to Larnaca was welcomed on Tuesday evening by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-couple-stands-at-ease-during-diplomatic-reception
Cyprus’ first couple felt right at home on Tuesday when the president and the first lady, both career diplomats by trade, hosted a reception for members of diplomatic and consular missions on the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-become-transfer-hub-for-people-fleeing-sudan
The Republic of Cyprus activated its ESTIA Special National Plan to receive and repatriate foreign citizens from crisis areas through its territory, according to a press release from the Foreign Ministry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/occupied-areas-cable-cars-planned-for-bellapais-and-saint-hilarion
"The cable cars in Bellapais and Saint Hilarion, which are in the final stages of planning, are among the most significant projects in the development of alternative tourism," said "Minister of Tourism, Environment and Culture" and President of the "TRNC" DK, Fikri Ataoglu....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-stuck-in-sudan-as-evacuations-turn-dangerous
Greek commandos are part of a mission to Egypt which will include the evacuation of Cypriot citizens in Sudan, where humanitarian convoys organized by western countries are under the threat of attacks...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/raab-resigns-oliver-dowden-takes-his-place-as-deputy-prime-minister
British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned from the government on Friday after an independent report found he had bullied officials, the latest scandal to force out one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's top ministers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-economic-losses-due-to-rejected-renewable-energy-production
The issue of storing electricity from renewable energy sources has become a problem due to extensive production rejections of both large and small photovoltaic parks by the Transmission and Distribution Operators on Easter Sunday and Monday in Cyprus....
