https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourism-to-drop-by-10-in-the-mediterranean
According to tourism agencies and experts, the high summer temperatures in Southern Europe could permanently change tourist habits, with more travelers choosing more relaxed destinations or taking their vacations in spring or autumn to avoid excessive heat.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/carlos-alcaraz-the-new-wimbledon-championship-s-winner
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz beat reigning champion Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set men’s final on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-politician-calls-for-frexit-due-to-riots
61-year-old French presidential candidate Nicolas Dupont-Aignan believes that the large numbers of migrants who have failed to integrate into French society are responsible for the repeating riots in the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-youngsters-to-receive-20-000-euros-upon-turning-18
A universal inheritance is proposed by the Minister of Labor of Spain, Yolanda Diaz, as a means to address social inequalities. Under this framework, all young people living in Spain would receive 20,000 euros after they turn 18....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncovering-hidden-gems-abroad
July is a month that many people eagerly await to enjoy their vacations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-stocks-rally-on-hope-of-interest-rate-peak
Eurozone inflation fell more than expected to 5.5 percent in June, its lowest rate since the start of last year, but a slight rebound in core consumer price growth tempered any relief for policymakers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/young-greeks-appear-more-pro-american
Anti-Americanism in Greece seems to be on the wane, as a recent Pew Institute survey in 23 countries showed that 56% of Greeks have a positive view of the United States...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-reads-support-into-eu-council-draft
The inclusion of a specific reference to the Cyprus problem in the text of the conclusions of the forthcoming European Council reflects the support of the EU and partners to reunification efforts, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said in a discussion on the preparation of the meeting, during the General Affairs Council held on Tuesday in Luxembourg...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/self-service-kiosks-to-capture-fingerprints
According to a report from Greek City Times, a recent development in travel regulations will require holidaymakers visiting EU countries, including popular destinations like France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Italy, to provide their fingerprints....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-receives-funding-for-nicosia-motorway
The European Commission has announced a significant investment of €6.2 billion to co-finance 107 infrastructure projects aimed at promoting sustainable, safe, and efficient transport throughout the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/annual-inflation-drops-in-cyprus-eurozone-and-eu-compared-to-april
The annual inflation rate was 3.6% in Cyprus, 6.1% in the eurozone and 7.1% in the EU in May 2023, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/unveiling-europe-s-hidden-gems-for-2023-10-affordable-and-underrated-destinations
Step off the overcrowded destinations that one can find all year and opt instead for unique destinations that have it all; beauty, serenity and, in most cases, more affordable prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-parliament-wants-cyprus-to-drop-spy-games
The European Parliament approved on Thursday a text including a series of recommendations to the EU institutions and to member states, including targeted recommendations on Cyprus regarding its reported role as an export hub for spyware
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-mediterranean-shipwreck-exposes-desperate-migrant-journeys
Wednesday’s deadly shipwreck off southern Greece, involving a large boat carrying migrants that capsized after apparently rebuffing offers of help, is just the latest case of smugglers packing vessels full of desperate people willing to risk their lives to reach continental Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/backlash-over-cyprus-vat-refund-change
The recent decision made by the Department of Customs to raise the expenditure limit for VAT refunds to third-country travelers visiting Cyprus is receiving criticism for its adverse effects on tourism expenditure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-17-refugees-die-after-fishing-vessel-sinks-off-greece
At least 32 migrants drowned early on Wednesday when their boat capsized and sank off Greece, the country’s coast guard said...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/17-of-cypriots-admit-to-purchasing-fake-goods
According to a report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), Cypriots have admitted to accessing content illegally, particularly for watching sports. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-and-poland-withdraw-from-joint-military-exercise
In a surprising turn of events, Spain and Poland have decided to withdraw from a joint military exercise involving Turkey and the Pseudo-Communist state. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/minister-calls-for-duty-free-halloumi-exports-to-australia
Minister for Agriculture Petros Xenophontos participated in the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the EU on Tuesday, where he participated in discussions regarding the state of the agricultural market in the EU as well as trade with Ukraine.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-unemployment-higher-than-eu-average
In 2022, the unemployment rate of people aged 15-74 in Cyprus was 6.8%, a little higher than the EU average (6.2%), according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, with data recording a large variation across the EU’s NUTS 2 regions. The unemployment rate among the young was also above the EU average in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-low-in-unmet-medical-needs-for-children-but-dental-care-concerns-arise
Cyprus stands out as one of the countries with the lowest rates of children under 16 living in households with unmet medical needs, according to recent data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU. However, when it comes to unmet dental care needs, Cyprus slightly exceeds the EU average....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/killer-whales-are-deliberately-hitting-and-sinking-boats
Researchers believe killer whales are deliberately hitting boats, causing some to sink, following a string of incidents off the southwestern tip of Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-in-new-asylum-applicants-per-population-but-overall-numbers-decrease
Cyprus had the highest rate of new applicants for asylum compared to its population in February 2023, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU. At the same time, however, new asylum applications have significantly reduced compared to last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/declining-rates-of-early-school-leavers-cyprus-outperforms-eu-target
The share of “early school leavers” (young people aged 18-24 leaving early from education and training after having completed at most a lower secondary education) has steadily decreased in the EU over the last 10 years,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-hosts-desalination-conference
'Desalination for the Environment, Clean Water and Energy conference and exhibition' begins Tuesday in Limassol with the participation of more than 300 delegates from around the world and 30 exhibitors...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-harnesses-renewable-energy-to-fuel-the-entire-country-s-needs-for-9-hours-straight
Spain is among a handful of countries leading the world in the push toward renewable energy. And last week it reached a new milestone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-med-9-energy-ministers-unite-to-transform-mediterranean-into-green-energy-hub
Energy Ministers of the EU-MED 9 (Cyprus, France, Greece, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Malta, Portugal and Slovenia), decided on Thursday to collaborate to make the Mediterranean Region into a hub of green energy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-praises-visit-by-us-guided-missile-destroyer
Cyprus Defence Minister, Michalis Giorgallas, has said that the call which class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke paid on Wednesday at Limassol port, is a proof of the strong position which Cyprus has in the region...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-economy-maintains-momentum-but-faces-uncertainties
The Cypriot economy maintained a strong momentum in the first quarter of 2023 with real GDP registering an annual growth rate of 3.4%, marking however signs of a slowdown on the backdrop of the uncertain external environment and the restrictive monetary policy by the European Central Bank in a bid to place inflation under control....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/frustrated-pega-member-fears-cyprus-role-in-sudan
European Union lawmakers investigating the use of Pegasus spyware against opposition politicians and journalists on Tuesday raised deep concern about abuses in Hungary and Poland and lamented a lack of cooperation with their inquiry...