https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-eu-in-asylum-seeker-returns-4th-in-deportations
Cyprus ranks first among the EU member states in the percentage of returns on new asylum seekers applications, Interior Ministry announced Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-addresses-eu-s-future-climate-at-euco-summit
President Christodoulides will participate in Friday’s informal summit of the European Council in Granada, Spain, which will focus on the future of the EU and the external dimension of migration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cavaway-a-member-of-the-alexandrion-group-at-the-cyprus-cocktail-festival-2023
The 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, a part of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, is delighted to announce Cavaway's presence, a member of the Alexandrion Group, as one of the key suppliers at the festival. The event will be held on October 17, 2023, at the Nicosia Municipal Garden, starting at 19:00, showcasing the premium brands Kreskova Vodka and Black Tears Dry Spiced Rum....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-nations-reach-agreement-on-handling-irregular-immigration
European Union countries on Wednesday sealed a deal on how to handle irregular immigration at times of exceptionally high arrivals, taking a step towards overhauling the bloc’s asylum and migration rules before a pan-European election next year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nikos-christodoulides-joins-med9-summit-in-malta
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides departs Friday for Malta to participate in the MED9 Summit, which will take place in Valletta in the afternoon of the same day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-in-cyprus-in-jeopardy-as-31-000-at-risk-of-poverty
In 2022, 24.7% (almost 20 million) of the children (aged less than 18 years) in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU. In Cyprus, this percentage stood at 18.1% (about 31 thousand children)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-welcomes-most-tourists-among-eu-countries-with-91-of-visitors-from-abroad
In 2022, the EU received 45.8% of all international tourism arrivals in the world, despite representing 3.0% of the world's land area and 5.6% of the world's population, according to the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) shared by Eurostat on the occasion of World Tourism Day (27 September)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-clears-the-air-on-carry-on-baggage-fees
From now on, traveling by plane will be a different process for millions of passengers in Europe who wish to travel with carry-on baggage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tops-eu-in-internet-piracy
A recent report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) sheds light on the concerning issue of internet piracy within the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/olive-oil-prices-soar-due-to-shortage-and-weather-woes
The price of olive oil is expected to rise dramatically, possibly exceeding 10 euros per liter and reaching 15 euros in Europe, according to agricultural organizations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-inflation-skyrockets-to-3-1-in-august
The annual inflation rate in Cyprus saw a rise to 3.1% in August 2023, up from 2.4% in July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ssm-chief-urges-banks-to-be-prudent-amidst-soaring-profits
The Chairman of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), Andrea Enria, has emphasized that the gains from high interest rates for banks will eventually come to an end....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-mediterranean-s-wake-up-call
The devastating aftermath of the natural disaster in the Thessalian Plain leaves no one untouched. We cannot afford complacency in the face of such a biblical catastrophe, merely observing from the safety of our couches....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-governor-joins-eu-leaders-in-frankfurt
The Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), Constantinos Herodotou, is in Frankfurt, Germany, to participate in the meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/passengers-stranded-as-swiss-plane-forgets-luggage-in-zurich
A Swiss International Air Lines plane arrived at its destination without a single checked bag on board....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-among-worst-in-eu-for-keeping-homes-warm
Cyprus was the country with the second largest share of population declaring that they could not afford keeping their home adequately warm in 2022, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-kiss-that-ended-a-soccer-career
Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish soccer federation, resigned on Sunday under mounting pressure, culminating in a three-week controversy surrounding his kiss of a player on the lips during Spain's historic Women's World Cup victory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/morocco-earthquake-toll-mounts
The aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday continues to unfold as rescuers intensify their efforts to locate survivors amidst the widespread destruction. The official death toll has surpassed 2,100, and authorities fear it will climb even higher....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/volos-hit-by-floods-after-10-hour-storms
One man was found dead and hundreds of houses and roads were flooded in the port city of Volos, in central Greece, on Tuesday morning, following 10 hours of thunderstorms in the wider region which are expected to persist for another 24 hours. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unique-winemaking-journey-unveiled
With its indigenous grape varieties and historic wine, Cyprus is an emerging wine destination. Here's how its wineries blend tradition and innovation....
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/cyprus-sees-sharp-drop-in-asylum-applications
Cyprus has witnessed a significant decline in new asylum applications from non-EU countries, according to recently released data from Eurostat, the EU's statistical service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-sexual-education-truly-safeguard-cyprus-youth
With a small yet significant change in our education system, the new school year is commencing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-soccer-president-stays-firm-after-lip-kissing-incident
Facing his possible removal from office, the president of the Spanish soccer federation refused to resign Friday despite an uproar for kissing a player on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ec-greece-you-are-not-alone-the-eu-is-with-you
Water-dropping planes from several European countries joined hundreds of firefighters Wednesday battling wildfires raging for days across Greece that left 20 people dead, while major blazes also burned in Spain’s Tenerife and in northwestern Turkey near the Greek border....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-inflation-drops-from-10-6-to-2-4
The annual inflation rate in Cyprus was 2.4% in July 2023 (dropping from 2.8% in June 2023 and from 10.6% in July 2022), while also dropping to 5.3% in the eurozone (from 5.5% in June and 8.9% in July 2022), and to 6.1% in the EU (from 6.4% in June and 9.8% last year), according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/croatia-tops-the-list-for-summer-escapes
Croatia has recently gained considerable popularity as a top holiday escape for tourists around the world, particularly attracting the interest of travellers coming from Britain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lionesses-roar-to-victory-as-england-reaches-fifa-women-s-world-cup-final
The Lionesses have a chance to become world champions after a dramatic 3-1 victory over Australia on their home turf....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/southern-europe-shines-as-affordable-summer-haven
In an analysis by Allianz Research, holidays in southern European countries retain their cost advantage over other "competitive" summer destinations worldwide, despite rising expenses. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amsterdam-crowned-ultimate-tourist-hotspot-in-europe
Amsterdam has been announced as Europe’s best capital city destination to visit as a tourist in 2023, leaving behind popular destinations like Rome, Paris, and London....
