https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-exits-enhanced-surveillance-ten-years-after-financial-crisis
Ten years after the financial crisis Cyprus has exited the European Commission’s excessive imbalances procedure (EIP), on the basis of EU documents issued under the spring package of the 2023 European Semester...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/all-hell-breaks-loose-as-house-probes-match-fixing
All hell broke loose during a House ethics committee hearing on Wednesday, when lawmakers heard troubling allegations about match fixing in Cyprus after a whistleblower publicly accused former president Nicos Anastasiades of interfering with a probe...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australian-citizens-collaborate-to-repatriate-cypriot-treasures
Thirty-six (36) Cypriot antiquities were successfully repatriated from Australia on May 20, thanks to the generous initiative of Australian citizens who voluntarily returned the antiquities in their possession to Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-controversial-e-kalathi-bill-house-and-stakeholders-remain-unconvinced
The e-kalathi bill fails to convince the House and stakeholders. Yesterday, the Commerce Committee of the House of Representatives held discussions on the matter, with Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry George Papanastasiou present....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-hidden-ashtray-a-presidential-mishap
On Tuesday afternoon (23/05), the President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, warmly welcomed former President Nicos Anastasiades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wages-charm-offensive-on-turkmenistan
Nicosia’s ambassador to Turkmenistan presented his credentials this week, with the Cypriot diplomat who holds multiple ambassadorships in Central Asia already waging a charm offensive in a capital known for seeking neutrality on the global stage...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-ups-voice-during-defense-meeting-in-brussels
Defence Minister Michalis Giorgallas stressed that EU - NATO needs to take place on an equal footing for all member states, speaking after the conclusion of the Foreign Affairs Council which was held in Brussels on Tuesday in its Defence Ministers configuration...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2-building-land-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank is selling building land in various areas of Cyprus such as Famagusta, Paphos, Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-pushes-for-energy-cooperation-while-insisting-on-two-states
TC leader Ersin Tatar recently sent a message to President Nicos Christodoulides, expressing the TC side's support for a solution in Cyprus. Tatar emphasized the importance of cooperation "between the two states living side by side" and reiterated his belief that a two-state solution would enhance prosperity on the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wants-hungary-to-match-actions-to-words
Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos is calling on Budapest to match actions to words, with reports suggesting he had a follow up with his Hungarian counterpart in Brussels after Nicosia cried foul over a Turkic summit faux pas two months ago...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-favors-sanctions-while-taking-jab-at-turkey
Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos has accused Turkey of shunning Europe’s sanctions against Russia, while also expressing his own country’s support for a 'proper implementation' of measures amid reports that Athens cried foul over Kiev’s proposal to blacklist Greek companies...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-search-of-an-energy-strategy
After President Christodoulides' visit to Israel and his meeting with Netanyahu, two key issues have emerged regarding Nicosia's energy strategy:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/restoring-a-wounded-reputation
Last March, a publication by the Financial Times revealed the move of three shareholders of PWC Cyprus to resign from the audit firm and establish the company Kiteserve. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-agents-set-up-shop-in-cyprus
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is reportedly setting up shop in the Republic of Cyprus, with the move taking place as US-Cypriot cooperation has been expanding on multiple levels...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-begs-to-differ-with-eni-boss-on-eastmed
The Cypriot government says it does not share views on EastMed gas made by ENI boss Claudio Descalzi, who told Italian lawmakers an eastern Mediterranean gas project cannot go forward without Turkey, with Nicosia begging to differ and pointing to other companies willing to take the risk...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italians-come-clean-on-eastmed-gas
Turkey cannot be left out of the natural gas game in the eastern Mediterranean according to ENI’s newly re-elected CEO Claudio Descalzi, whose recent comments during a parliamentary hearing committee echoed latest developments but also gave credence to Rome’s previous doubts over Cypriot endeavors that bypass Ankara...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-publishes-new-sanctions-list-with-cypriot-entities-raises-concerns
In a recent development, the United States released a new sanctions list on Friday (19/05), which includes the names of several Cypriot citizens and entities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pigeon-drug-couriers-paphos-mayor-exposes-startling-phenomenon
Photographic evidence showcasing pigeons being exploited for drug transportation has been released by Phaidon Phaidonos. Expressing his dismay, the Mayor of Paphos took to Facebook, highlighting that those responsible are known, leading to the question of why no action has been taken....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-israel-and-the-us-join-forces-in-civil-protection
Cyprus is interested in further developing its capabilities in the field of civil protection, not only at a state level but also at an international and regional level, by deepening its multifaceted partnerships with states in our region - and beyond....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-i-am-not-here-to-cover-for-anyone
"I am not here to cover for anyone," President Nicos Christodoulides emphasized during discussions on the new sanctions lists from the UK and the US....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-acknowledges-hiring-mistakes-promises-reforms-for-transparency
President Nicos Christodoulides has acknowledged errors in the hiring process of advisers within the Presidency and ministries. Addressing the issue of hiring a consultant at the Deputy Ministry of Culture during his statements in Larnaca,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/latest-sanctions-list-revealed-no-new-cypriot-names-so-far
The UK announced a new sanctions list on Friday (19/05), which has been made public. However, as of now, there are no Cypriot names included in the list....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/locals-near-buffer-zone-puzzled-over-circling-plane
Two Turkish airplane sightings flying over local areas were reported Thursday by Greek Cypriots near the buffer zone in rural locations outside the divided capital, with UN officials saying they are looking into the incident...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/uk-and-us-specialists-to-provide-consultancy-on-sanctions
A group of British experts from various departments of the UK state services will visit Cyprus, with a view to providing consultancy services for establishing a National Unit for Sanctions Control,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-reminds-europe-of-unresolved-cyprus-issue
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides has stressed the need for the member states of the Council of Europe to not forget that the Cyprus problem remains unresolved adding that the current status quo cannot be accepted...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversial-appointments-continue-latest-allegations-spark-public-outcry
The reactions regarding the appointments of the Christodoulides government are intensifying day by day, forcing them to take measures in order to address any lingering concerns that may provoke public sentiment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/houses-and-building-land-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank is selling houses and building land in various areas of Cyprus such as Nicosia, Famagusta, Paphos, and Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/improperly-screwed-bolts-blamed-for-school-bus-incident-in-larnaca
Light has been shed on the cause of the incident involving a moving bus carrying schoolchildren in Larnaca, revealing that two of its wheels had become loose due to improperly screwed-in bolts, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-on-verge-of-becoming-lng-hub-as-talks-of-israel-pipeline-intensify
The announcements made by the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, regarding a pipeline that will transport natural gas from Israel's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to Cyprus for liquefaction (LNG) and export to European markets...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alarming-rise-in-domestic-violence-in-cyprus
The Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO) in Cyprus has released data revealing a concerning surge in domestic and partner violence incidents in 2022. ...
