https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/qr-codes-could-help-patients-verify-whether-clinics-are-legally-licensed
Patients could soon be able to check whether a medical facility or beauty institute is legally authorised to operate by scanning a QR code displayed on its premises, under a bill submitted to the House of Representatives last week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gets-its-cop31-invitation-but-on-turkey-s-terms
The participation of the president of the Republic of Cyprus in the COP31 UN climate conference, taking place on Turkish soil in Antalya on November 11–12, triggered a minor crisis in Brussels. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-broadcaster-warns-of-possible-naval-clash-over-cyprus-electricity-link-video
A Turkish state television news outlet has warned of a possible naval confrontation involving Greek and French vessels in the waters between Crete, Rhodes and Cyprus, linking the prospect to plans to resume work on the Great Sea Interconnector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/emgf-forum-accelerating-the-eastern-mediterranean-s-role-as-an-energy-corridor-for-europe
The development of the Eastern Mediterranean into an interconnected energy corridor, capable of making a meaningful contribution to security of supply across the wider region, was at the heart of the high-level event co-hosted by HELLENiQ ENERGY and the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) on Wednesday, 7 October, in Athens.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-bills-schengen-and-the-power-cable-cyprus-priorities-in-brussels
For households watching their energy bills and businesses struggling with running costs, President Nikos Christodoulides took a practical request to Brussels: Give governments more room to help....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece–cyprus-power-cable-moves-toward-fresh-surveys-as-turkey-watches
Nexans, the French contractor responsible for the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnection, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), has also asked the Republic of Cyprus authorities to issue the permits needed to conduct surveys....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hadassah-brings-the-future-of-medicine
Leading professors and doctors from the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem gathered today at the St Raphael Resort in Limassol for “Hadassah’s Distinguished Medical Professors & Doctors Live in Limassol”, Hadassah’s first medical conference in Europe. The event is the prelude to this evening’s official opening of Hadassah Medical Centre Limassol.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/setback-for-eight-villages-fighting-mitsero-asphalt-plant
Eight villages trying to stop an asphalt plant from moving to Mitsero have lost their latest court bid, but their fight over whether the project should go ahead is still alive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-road-to-completing-the-vasilikos-projects-is-fraught-with-obstacles
Cyprus’s long-delayed Vasilikos LNG terminal could become operational by 2030, but finding a reliable contractor and resolving technical, financial and legal challenges remain key hurdles. Eight companies have expressed interest in completing the project, which stalled after the collapse of the contract with Chinese consortium CPP-METRON....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-mutual-assistance-clause-stalls-as-ireland-refuses-debate-and-nicosia-s-push-for-strategic-autonomy-falters
The much-publicized EU “mutual assistance clause” remains limited in scope, despite Nicosia’s ambitious push and President Nikos Christodoulides’ efforts to convince European partners that “the time has come for the EU’s strategic autonomy.” ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/survey-counts-404-eleonora-s-falcons-along-cyprus-southern-coast
A total of 404 Eleonora’s falcons were recorded along the coast between Akrotiri and Cape Aspro during this year’s annual bird survey, according to results released by the Akrotiri Environmental Educational Centre and the Republic of Cyprus Game and Fauna Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uninsured-unauthorised-rally-ends-in-porsche-crash-in-laneia
A Porsche taking part in an allegedly unauthorised rally collided with a pickup truck in Laneia, in the Limassol district, on Tuesday, leaving one person injured and prompting a sharp response from the Cyprus Motorsport Federation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/up-to-€32-000-to-make-your-home-cheaper-to-heat-and-cool
If your home struggles to stay cool in summer and warm in winter, a new grant scheme could help cover improvements that reduce the energy it needs and potentially bring down the bills....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/what-s-shaping-cyprus-business-this-week
Key gatherings across Cyprus this week bring together leaders in artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and sustainable finance. Here is your quick look at the top conferences, networking events, and local industry milestones on the agenda....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-puts-the-eu-through-the-wringer-over-christodoulides
Ankara put the EU through the wringer by attempting to exclude the Republic of Cyprus from the United Nations climate change conference, COP31, taking place in Antalya from Nov. 9 to 20, according to information obtained by Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ten-days-that-shook-disy-why-annita-stepped-asid
Concern—and, in some cases, bitterness—prevails among most senior DISY figures as they watch recent events unfold. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-justice-minister-questions-greek-national-anthem-and-backs-turkish-cypriot-president
Former Justice and Public Order Minister Emily Yiolitis has called for Cyprus to assert a distinct identity independent of both Greece and Turkey, questioning the use of the Greek national anthem and saying she would be willing to vote for a Turkish Cypriot president....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/visa-free-u-s-travel-and-direct-flights-top-amcham-s-cyprus-wish-list
A policy study by the American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus (AmCham), which is part of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), focuses on specific initiatives to further strengthen and deepen relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the United States....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-destruction-of-our-community-akrotiri-residents-push-back-against-plans-for-new-antennas
The Parliamentary Environment Committee saw heated discussion over plans to install new antennas in the Akrotiri area. Residents and other attendees voiced strong concerns about the potential effects on human health and the environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/42-third-country-nationals-arrested-in-cyprus-police-operation
Police arrested 42 third-country nationals found to be living illegally in the Republic of Cyprus during a nationwide operation on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-seeks-stronger-powers-to-seize-crime-profits-even-without-a-conviction
A bill bringing Cyprus into line with EU Directive 2024/1260 on asset recovery and confiscation represents an important tool in the fight against money laundering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-sewerage-expansion-to-cover-aradippou-livadia-voroklini-and-pyla
A major expansion of Larnaca’s sewerage infrastructure is set to cover Aradippou, Livadia, Voroklini and Pyla, with plans for a new wastewater collection network, treatment facilities and infrastructure allowing reclaimed water to be reused....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-kept-asylum-seeker-detained-too-long-european-court-rules
How long can authorities keep someone detained while deciding whether he can stay in the country?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politicsblog-the-prince-foulis-and-lucky-luke
One indisputable fact is that there is never a dull moment in this country. Apart from the Cyprus problem, which has been stuck in the mud and comatose for years, leaving it somewhat short on, shall we say....action, everything else delivers nonstop drama and daily twists. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/‘i-truly-felt-at-home-israeli-ambassador-bids-farewell-to-cyprus-after-five-years
Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik is preparing to leave the country after five years in office, describing his time on the island as one of the most meaningful chapters of his life and saying Cyprus will retain a special place in his heart....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/this-isn-t-a-story-about-a-fish-tavern…
The political storm battering the Democratic Rally (DISY) is simply the turmoil that had long been brewing beneath the surface at the party’s Pindarou headquarters, now erupting into the open....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-says-it-is-fixing-its-waste-problem-the-eu-has-been-waiting-since-2013
Cyprus is back before the European Union’s highest court over its waste-management record, more than a decade after the last major ruling against the Republic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meter-tampering-unsafe-buildings-and-chaos-at-larnaca-apartment-complex
Buying or renting an apartment should come with a few basic assurances: a safe building, reliable utilities, and shared spaces that do not pose a health risk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schengen-crossing-checks-at-british-bases-will-be-tightened-green-line-next
One of the two major obstacles to Cyprus’ full participation in the Schengen area appears close to being removed, according to information obtained by Kathimerini, following consultations between the Foreign Ministry and the administration of the British bases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-demands-permission-for-greece-cyprus-cable-athens-says-none-is-needed
Ankara is standing by its demand that any activity in areas it considers part of Turkey’s continental shelf must receive its authorization, particularly work on the electricity connection between Greece and Cyprus, the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI)....
