https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/venice-to-charge-€5-entry-fee-to-tackle-over-tourism
Venice will become the first city in the world to charge day-trippers an entry fee in a determined bid to curb mass tourism, its tourism chief announced yesterday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-gift-of-culture
In just a few days, the cultural scene in our country is gearing up for a new season, a new cultural year. As has been the tradition for many years, the Cypriot countryside came alive during the summer, thanks to the contributions of the State,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hotel-employees-get-wage-boost
The Council of Ministers convened earlier today to address key labor-related matters. One significant decision that emerged from the meeting was the approval of a higher minimum wage threshold for the hotel industry,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-football-league-kicks-off-with-thrilling-victories-and-draws
Omonia, Aris, AEL, APOEL, Anorthosis and Paphos achieved victories on Match Day 1 of the Cyprus Football League, while Apollon drew with Othellos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-restaurants-to-celebrate-august-15th-in-style
As summer reaches its peak, locals and visitors in Nicosia are gearing up for a memorable August 15th celebration. While many might head to the coast or countryside for the occasion, others are finding exciting ways to enjoy the holiday in the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/londoners-at-risk-as-average-rents-could-surge-to-£2-700-month-next-year
Average rental costs in London may soar to £2,700 per month next year, new figures from City Hall suggest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surf-s-up-ministry-boosts-lifeguard-services-on-cyprus-beaches
The Ministry of Interior is actively implementing measures to improve the quality of lifeguard services on organized beaches, prioritizing the safety of beachgoers, according to a recent statement from the Ministry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-dives-to-save-cat-at-sea
A man, a member of the ferry boat crew, spotted a kitten in the sea and without hesitation, he dived to save it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-gov-t-to-pay-€345-000-to-turkish-cypriot-for-illegal-use-of-property
The big news: "Compensation of €345,000 will be paid to a T/C of American origin by the Republic of Cyprus, while also returning his property in Limassol, which was being used illegally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schools-vulnerable-to-ransomware
The confidential documents stolen from schools and dumped online by ransomware gangs are raw, intimate, and graphic. They describe student sexual assaults, psychiatric hospitalizations, abusive parents, truancy — even suicide attempts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-encourages-green-transportation-with-new-policy
Effective Saturday, July 1, the Nicosia Municipal Council will implement new parking fees in municipal parking areas, following a decision made on April 20, 2023.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hourly-labor-costs-in-cyprus-rise-by-5-in-q1-2023
According to provisional data released by the Statistical Service on Friday, hourly labor costs in Cyprus saw a 5% increase in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period the previous year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-gets-eight-years-in-cyprus-deadly-fire
An elderly man in Cyprus has been sentenced to eight years in prison after he was found guilty in the fire that killed four Egyptian workers...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tackling-vulgarity-and-impunity-in-politics
MP Andreas Themistocleous' recent display of vulgarity is just one example of a more significant issue within politics, and unfortunately, it won't be the last. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/380-cyta-employees-on-the-brink-of-departure
In an effort to further reduce operational expenses and renew its workforce, Cyta has implemented another voluntary employee exit plan, targeting individuals who meet specific conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finmin-underlines-the-importance-of-disciplined-policy
The contact circle with the banks has not been completed, and there will be a new one to adopt measures that will provide relief to borrowers regarding the increased interest rates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-and-mercer-join-forces-to-revolutionize-tech-industry-compensation-in-cyprus
A new era for the booming Tech Industry...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-strict-adherence-to-sanctions-worries-legitimate-entities
Banks have become cautious regarding sanctions imposed by the USA, EU, and UK, and they are not willing to take any risk in serving individuals or entities in Cyprus who are subject to sanctions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/boc-chief-urges-sanctioned-entities-to-seek-exemptions-themselves
The CEO of the Bank of Cyprus, Panicos Nicolaou, expressed the view that individuals and entities subject to sanctions should seek exemption from international authorities in order for banks to allow payments from frozen accounts to business entities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-scrambles-to-ease-burden-on-sanctions
The Registrar of Companies will accept requests from service providers to replace sanctioned persons with other persons, according to reliable sources...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/unions-and-employers-sign-new-transitional-agreement-on-cola
Cyprus’ social partners (trade union and employers) on Friday signed, in the presence of the Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Yiannis Panayiotou, a new transitional agreement on the Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (CoLA) stipulating an increased allowance of 66.7% of last year’s inflation from the previous 50%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/presidential-assistants-win-legal-battle-for-indefinite-public-sector-employment
The Labor Disputes Court justified the four close associates of the former President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades, who were seeking permanent employment in the Public Sector under indefinite status....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/non-compliance-with-us-sanctions-bad-says-cbc-governor
No impact to financial stability has been recorded so far by the US and UK sanctions against Cypriot persons and entities for assisting Russian sanctioned nationals apart from Cyprus’ credibility, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus Constantinos Herodotou said on Wednesday, noting that non-compliance would pose 'very negative consequences to the economy'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-hypocrisy-over-varosha
The news of three hotels owned by Greek Cypriots being sold to a Turkish Cypriot entrepreneur in Varosha summarizes our ongoing hypocrisy in the Cyprus issue, both in terms of the displaced and the property aspect in the negotiations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kaili-fights-back-after-politico-report
MEP Eva Kaili, who has been indicted over her involvement in the “Qatargate” corruption scandal, has denied claims made in a Politico report that she is also facing another criminal investigation into fraudulent payments involving four former assistants in the European Parliament from 2014 to 2020...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mep-eva-kaili-also-being-investigated-for-fraud
In the wake of allegations that she was involved in the so-called Qatargate kickback scandal, Greek MEP Eva Kaili is also being investigated for misappropriating European Parliament funds, Politico has reported...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/taxapp-cy-the-easy-way-to-submit-a-tax-return
With TaxApp, taxpayers can easily and quickly submit their tax returns while ensuring correct submission.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-hourly-wages-still-under-eu-average
In 2022, the average hourly wages and salaries in the whole economy were estimated to be 15.6 euros in Cyprus, 22.9 euros in the EU and 25.5 euros in the euro area, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU. Compared with 2021, they increased by 7.5% in Cyprus, by 4.4% in the EU and by 4.0% in the euro area...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/minister-of-labor-to-submit-cola-mediation-proposal
Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Yiannis Panayiotou said on Friday he would submit a mediation proposal to the social partners (trade unions and employers) to reach an agreement on the issue of the Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-hourly-labor-costs-below-eu-average-at-19-4-euros
The average hourly labor costs in Cyprus increased from €18 in 2021 to €19.4 in 2022, according to Eurostat. Hourly labor costs were the lowest in the EU in Bulgaria (€8.2) and Romania (€9.5), and highest in Luxembourg (€50.7), Denmark (€46.8) and Belgium (€43.5). ...
