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.
...
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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/viral-image-adds-intrigue-to-syrian-man-s-controversy
A 47-year-old Syrian man has captured headlines due to his public threats following the Chloraka incidents, sparking a whirlwind of responses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/evros-blaze-devours-808-7-sq-km
The Evros fire in northeastern Greece has destroyed at least 808.7 square kilometers, an area larger than New York City, which occupies 778.2 square kilometers, making it the largest blaze in the EU since 2000, according to data from Copernicus’ Emergency Management Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourist-arrivals-and-revenue-soar
An increase in both tourist arrivals and tourism revenue has been recorded in Cyprus this year, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/sailing-back-to-the-future-as-windwings-propel-shipping-s-green-revolution
It seems a bit silly, but merchant shipping which long ago ditched its sails for internal combustion is now switching back, but not to any sail you’ve ever seen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-air-traffic-system-issue-causes-ongoing-turbulence
Disruption to air travel continued into Tuesday after the UK's air traffic control systems suffered a "technical fault" on Monday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/leonid-radvinsky-the-mastermind-behind-onlyfans
The profits of the OnlyFans platform have seen a remarkable surge over the past year, and recent revelations of its owner pocketing over $300 million (€278 million) in dividends have sparked fresh inquiries into the leader behind this adult content platform....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/food-costs-soar-greens-up-25-3-fish-dip-by-15
Increases were noted in 32 out of 45 categories of essential consumer products in the Consumer Product Price Monitor for July 2023, according to the Consumer Protection Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gang-rape-horrors-shake-italy-7-men-accused-victim-s-assault-filmed
The treatment is already allowed on a voluntary basis in several EU countries, but only in Poland is it currently compulsory for rapists and child sex abusers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/company-fined-€12-000-for-workplace-safety-violations
A fine of €12,000 was imposed on a company that was judged by the District Court of Nicosia to have violated the laws concerning workplace safety and health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tepco-plant-discharges-radioactive-water-into-pacific
Japan has begun discharging more than 1m tonnes of tainted water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in a move that has prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all seafood imports from Japan and sparked anger in nearby fishing communities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/did-we-get-colin-stewart-wrong
In a short period of time, from the day he assumed his duties as the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy, Mr. Colin Stewart has managed to be at the center of attention. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-no-stricter-measures-for-now-says-minister
A meeting will take place on August 29th with the Scientific Advisory Committee for COVID-19, in the presence of the Minister of Health, to evaluate the epidemiological indicators and the new data regarding the virus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hollywood-studio-enforces-mask-mandates-amid-rising-covid-19-cases
Hollywood studio Lionsgate is returning to mask mandates for many of its employees amid rising COVID-19 cases reported in Los Angeles....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unicorn-of-the-savanna-meet-the-spotless-giraffe
There’s a brand new spotless superstar on the scene at a Tennessee zoo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/transport-and-storage-grow-by-22-3
During the second quarter of 2023, the business activity index in the transportation and storage sector reached 154.4 units, indicating a growth of 17.3% compared to the same period in 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desperate-battle-against-unyielding-fires-rages-on
Greece is grappling with an ongoing state of fire as blazes continue to ravage several regions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/japan-to-release-treated-radioactive-water-from-fukushima-plant
After months of controversy and anticipation, Japan is set to begin releasing treated radioactive wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant later this week despite fierce objections from some countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-joins-condemnation-amidst-un-buffer-zone-tensions
Swift condemnation has followed the recent attacks on United Nations peacekeepers and the resulting damage to UN vehicles by Turkish Cypriots. A draft statement addressing the incidents in the village of Pyla, including plans by Turkey, is currently being considered by the Security Council....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dumping-dilemma-as-cyprus-struggles-to-break-the-cycle-of-illegal-waste
The problem of the existence of three illegal dumpsites in the Akamas community area has been trapped in a vicious circle of blame for years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hungarian-women-seek-abortion-relief-across-the-border
Despite abortions being legal in Hungary, dozens of Hungarian women are travelling to Austria each week to terminate their pregnancies due to long waiting lists and humiliating treatment....
