https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-migrants-who-murder-have-bad-genes
Former President Donald Trump suggested that some migrants in the U.S. who have committed murder may be predisposed to violence, saying it's "in their genes."
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-decline-in-use-of-online-government-services
In 2023, Cyprus reported that only 66% of its citizens accessed government websites for online services, according to data from Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/brexit-leads-to-sharp-decline-in-eu-students-at-uk-universities
The number of students from the European Union enrolling in British universities has dropped sharply since Brexit, new figures show. There are fewer students from Italy, Germany, and France coming to study in the UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-illusion-of-prosperity-as-unemployment-numbers-mask-realities
In its analysis, the Central Bank of Cyprus notes that in the first quarter of 2024, unemployment fell to 6%, the lowest level since 2009....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-unemployment-falls-to-4-2
Britain’s unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in the second quarter, down from 4.4% in the previous quarter, according to data released Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-athletes-banned-from-tv-and-opening-at-paris-olympics
In Russia, the Olympics are not broadcast on television, and some politicians and media have labeled athletes competing in Paris as traitors. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-non-cash-payment-value-hits-€129-billion
Non cash payments in Cyprus in the second half of 2023 rose by 12% year on year to €129 billion with total transactions amounting to 152 million marking an annual increase of 15%, the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-battles-major-sheep-and-goat-plague-in-11-regions
New cases of sheep and goat plague are expected in Greece, with 35 outbreaks already reported across 11 of the country's 13 regions, according to Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras. Movement and slaughter bans will remain in effect next week to curb the spread....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-students-face-€1-100-rents-in-limassol
Rising rental prices are placing significant strain on individuals seeking housing in Cyprus and Greece, with particular challenges faced by incoming university students. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/are-we-in-a-real-estate-bubble
The real estate market has been steadily rising since 2015, marking the ninth consecutive year of growth in the sector. However, this broad trend has not been without fluctuations, particularly influenced by the economic disruptions of the pandemic era. Monthly analyses of transaction numbers and volumes from this platform illustrate these ups and downs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/july-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-cyprus-securities-and-exchange-commission
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-less-road-violations-as-traffic-cam-system-grow
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has reported a gradual decline in road violations at locations equipped with light marking systems during the second quarter of 2024, according to a recent statement. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/thousands-protest-mass-tourism-in-barcelona-shouting-tourists-go-home
Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona over the weekend to express their anger at the overwhelming impact of mass tourism on Spain's most visited city. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/surge-in-corporate-loans-despite-interest-rate-hike
The Central Bank of Cyprus has released its latest data revealing notable shifts in financial trends for May 2024. Despite a 0.52% uptick in lending rates for non-financial corporations borrowing amounts over €1 million, new loans to these entities surged by 10% compared to the previous month. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-government-website-allows-you-to-track-projects-live
The new website, www.diakivernisi.gov.cy, is a platform where all citizens can stay informed about the implementation of the government's initiatives. It was presented a few days ago by the Deputy Minister to the President, Irene Piki....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-launches-10-new-digital-civil-registry-services
The creation of online services for the benefit of citizens is a high priority for the government, said Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou on Thursday during a joint press conference with Deputy Minister......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-plans-alternative-education-for-juvenile-delinquents
Concerns over youth delinquency have prompted Cyprus's Ministry of Education to develop a targeted plan for an alternative education program aimed at juvenile offenders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-reduces-traffic-light-violation-fines
Parliament unanimously passed a law reducing some out-of-court fines for traffic light violations, a measure largely prompted by the widespread use of photoelectric cameras in cities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cuts-migrant-arrivals-by-50-earns-european-praise
Cyprus continues to grapple with a significant migration challenge, a situation that has evolved into a complex and multifaceted issue. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-europe-in-prison-overcrowding
Cyprus leads Europe in prison overcrowding and the percentage of female inmates, according to the Council of Europe’s Annual Penal Statistics on Prison Populations (SPACE I) for 2023, released Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mario-nava-advocates-bicommunal-energy-project-in-cyprus
A bicommunal photovoltaic power plant would increase cooperation in the energy field and build trust, Mario Nava, the Director-General of the European......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-reports-€209-1m-increase-in-deposits-for-april
Total deposits have recorded a monthly rise for the third consecutive month in April, as total loans dropped after two months of growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-to-implement-first-interest-rate-cut
The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to execute its much-anticipated rate cut, scheduled to take effect on Thursday, June 6, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-leader-s-australian-diplomatic-debut-shadows-population-data-discrepancy
Ersin Tatar, the first Turkish Cypriot leader to visit Australia, made headlines as he embarked on a significant diplomatic mission. Reports from the "presidency" reveal that Tatar recently toured the country, marking a pivotal moment in Turkish Cypriot-Australian relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/over-4-000-fewer-unemployed-in-cyprus
Cyprus is rejoicing as the latest figures from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) reveal a significant boost in its labor market, with the unemployment rate plummeting to a joyful 6% in the first quarter of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-remains-the-champion-of-property-sales-to-foreign-nationals
Based on the Pancyprian Sales Statistics (excluding Cypriot citizens) Paphos remains the champion city in property sales for the current year 2024......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reports-€133-1-million-increase-in-march-loans
In March, both total deposits and loans saw an upward trend, with liquidity (the difference between loans and deposits) exceeding €27 billion, according to statistics on deposits and loans from Monetary Financial Institutions published today by the Central Bank of Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€182m-deal-marks-hellenic-s-strategic-move-into-insurance-sector
CNP Cyprus, the subsidiary of the French insurance giant CNP Assurances, is finally being transferred to Hellenic Bank for €182 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-enforcement-cops-send-420-youths-to-rehab
Between 2021 and 2024, YKAN, Cyprus' drug enforcement agency, facilitated rehabilitation treatment programs for 420 young individuals, the majority of whom were students. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/april-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-cyprus-securities-and-exchange-commission
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...
