https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-issues-travel-advisory-for-israel
Cyprus, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a travel advisory on Sunday, urging its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Israel, Gaza, and certain areas in the West Bank, including Nablus and Jenin, which also encompasses East Jerusalem. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/angels-pet-cemetery-redefines-pet-farewell-in-cyprus
Angelos Petevinos, a devoted pet owner, found himself in a heart-wrenching situation a few years ago when his beloved dog, Sushi, fell seriously ill....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-mirage-for-birds-with-over-1-000-fatal-collisions-in-a-single-day
In a grim escalation of tensions, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have accused Hamas of taking "hostages and prisoners of war," according to Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari, the IDF spokesperson....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-vp-says-interest-rate-cuts-premature
In an interview with CNA, Louis de Guindos, Vice President of the European Central Bank, expressed that discussions regarding interest rate cuts are premature....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pkk-attack-sparks-turkey-s-cleanup-efforts
The PKK has claimed responsibility for Sunday morning's terrorist attack outside Turkey's Interior Ministry in Ankara, resulting in the deaths of two assailants and injuries to two police officers. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/25-new-asylum-examiners-to-speed-processing-and-deter-migrant-arrivals
The Asylum Service of Cyprus has taken a significant step to enhance the efficiency of processing asylum applications by appointing 25 additional asylum examiners, according to Minister of Interior Constantinos Ioannou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/e-kalathi-takes-on-soaring-fuel-and-food-prices
The ongoing debate within the House Commerce Committee regarding the Retail Price Recording and Monitoring Bill has become both tiresome and contentious....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/embracing-the-digital-change-in-education
In the modern age, one of the paramount areas that demands digital transformation is education....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/keravnos-expects-more-from-banks-to-boost-cyprus-economy
The Cyprus economy has proven its resilience in recent years, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said Tuesday at the 4th Conference "Banking System: New Challenges and Opportunities", that takes place in Nicosia, noting that there are still challenges that the banking sector must address....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/presidency-in-prolonged-crisis
The United Nations General Assembly in New York proved to be a critical test for Nikos Christodoulides during his first year in office, as well as a highly significant personal and political endeavor. On one hand, he aimed to use the platform of these meetings to communicate a positive message regarding the Cyprus problem. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ghs-welcomes-ygia-polyclinic
On Monday, September 25, 2023, the "" Polyclinic officially became part of the General Health System, offering inpatient care and a First Aid Department...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-grapples-with-alarming-air-pollution-crisis
Europe is currently in the throes of a severe public health emergency, marked by dangerously high levels of air pollution prevalent across nearly all regions of the continent. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€369-million-eib-loan-for-smart-investments
The government has secured a €369 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) with favorable terms to support expenditures and investments within the framework of the "Thalia" program. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/e-kalathi-bill-sparks-debate-in-parliament
During yesterday's session of the Parliamentary Committee on energy and trade, the debate shed light on a crucial aspect of the E-kalathi bill. It became evident that there are lingering disagreements among stakeholders and the majority of MPs on this issue. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/olive-oil-prices-soar-due-to-shortage-and-weather-woes
The price of olive oil is expected to rise dramatically, possibly exceeding 10 euros per liter and reaching 15 euros in Europe, according to agricultural organizations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ministry-on-high-alert-as-fuel-prices-soar-globally
Constantinos Karagiorgis, Director of the Consumer Protection Service at the Ministry of Commerce, Energy, and Industry, has noted a concerning and continuous rise in fuel prices on the international stage. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ssm-chief-urges-banks-to-be-prudent-amidst-soaring-profits
The Chairman of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), Andrea Enria, has emphasized that the gains from high interest rates for banks will eventually come to an end....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farewell-to-self-serve-soda-at-mcdonald-s
Testing out all the possible soda combinations at your local McDonald’s will one day become a thing of the past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-government-reforms-begin-with-secretariat-s-launch
The Secretariat for the coordination and support of government work which is included in the Governance Programme of the President of the Republic, under the pillar "Restructuring the State", starts work on Friday, an Presidency press release says....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/infectious-diseases-spike-after-storm-daniel-hits
Health authorities are closely monitoring citizens’ visits to medical units in the areas affected by storm Daniel in order to detect and pre-empt potential outbreaks of infectious diseases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archbishop-backs-controversial-sex-education
Archbishop George has expressed a positive stance on sex education in schools. In a meeting held last week, Minister of Education Athena Michaelidou, Inspector of Secondary Education Home Economics Christiana Filippou Haridimou, and a representative of Secondary Education briefed His Beatitude on the content and details of the course....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-cuts-interest-income-rates-from-30-to-17
The Cyprus government decided to slash taxation on interest income from 30% to 17%, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday, noting that banks should follow suit in boosting income for depositors.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-extends-zero-vat-on-essentials
The government has decided to extend the application of the zero VAT rate on essential goods for another six months, with Finance Minister Makis Keraynos announcing the addition of coffee and sugar to the list of exempted products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-of-uk-researcher-for-spying-fuels-uk-s-china-policy-reevaluation
The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has reignited a fierce debate about the future of the United Kingdom’s relationship with Beijing....
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/comment/opinion/cyprus-apartment-showdown-nicosia-vs-limassol
In our previous report, we delved into a comparative analysis of apartment sales in the Paphos, Larnaca, and Famagusta districts for 2022 and the first 7.5 months of 2023. Today, we shift our focus to the Nicosia and Limassol provinces, two significant players in the local real estate market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunter-slapped-with-3-000-euro-fine
A hunter in Cyprus has received a 3,000 euro out-of-court fine for engaging in illegal hunting in a restricted area. According to Paphos Police Department spokesman and Paphos CID head Michael Nicolaou,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/chlorakas-attack-highlights-growing-racial-tensions-in-cyprus
The violent attack on Syrian residents in Chloraka last Sunday during a community demonstration related to the refugee-migration issue represents a failure on multiple fronts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/news-crews-attacked-and-forced-to-flee-amid-chaos-in-limassol
The coastal city of Limassol is currently in the grip of a fervent protest, with demonstrators passionately advocating for heightened "state security," as articulated in their official declaration, amidst scorching temperatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assessing-school-preparedness-are-they-ready-for-the-first-bell
Education is finalizing preparations for the upcoming school year, set to commence on September 7 for secondary and September 11 for primary education. ...
