https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suez-canal-blockage-and-south-china-sea-clashes-threaten-global-trade
Although the pandemic-induced disruptions in global supply chains have eased and water flow in the Panama Canal has improved, new threats to international trade have emerged....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-unprecedented-80-drop-in-asylum-applications
Cyprus experienced a sharp reduction in first-time asylum applications in May 2024, marking an over 80% decrease from the previous month, according to data released by Eurostat. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/record-6-6-million-passengers-from-january-to-july-2024
A total of 6.6 million passengers traveled through Cyprus' airports from January to July this year while according to Hermes Airports, passenger traffic in August is expected to surpass 1.5 million people....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-to-remove-2-500-speed-bumps-across-the-island
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced that 13 speed bumps have been removed out of the 113 that were approved for removal by the relevant committee. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-mosquito-day-deadly-dengue-surges-worldwide
World Mosquito Day, observed annually on August 20, serves as a crucial reminder of the dangers posed by mosquito-borne diseases and the ongoing global efforts to combat them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-tech-mogul-mike-lynch-missing-after-superyacht-sinks-in-freak-sicilian-storm
British tech magnate Mike Lynch and five others remain missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off the coast of Sicily early Monday, Italian authorities reported. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourist-arrivals-in-cyprus-exceed-2-2m-in-2024
Tourist arrivals for the period of January – July 2024 exceeded 2.2 million, pushed by the arrivals of July which marked an all-time record for the specific month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/progress-and-pain-as-7-missing-persons-identified-so-far-in-2024
The remains of five Greek Cypriots and two Turkish Cypriots were identified in 2024, highlighting the ongoing efforts of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) to bring closure to families affected by decades-old conflicts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-issue-may-have-sparked-deadliest-wildfire-in-greece
Investigators suspect a faulty power cable may have caused Greece’s worst wildfire this year, said sources close to a probe over the blaze that killed one woman and torched 10,000 hectares near Athens, covering a total area about the size of Paris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-warn-of-dangerous-decline-in-young-people-s-mental-health
Experts are sounding alarms over a ''dangerous'' decline in the mental health of young people worldwide, citing factors such as intergenerational inequality, pervasive social media use, low wages, unstable employment, and the climate crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-tobacco-smuggling-from-occupied-territories-hits-new-high-in-cyprus
Last Friday, two Cypriots and a British national were apprehended at Paphos Airport with illegal tobacco products valued over €30,000 while attempting to smuggle them into the UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-resident-loses-€30-000-in-cryptocurrency-scam
A 54-year-old resident of Limassol reported to the police yesterday that he was scammed out of €30,000 by an online scammer posing as a cryptocurrency investment advisor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sharp-increase-in-bounced-checks-for-july-2024
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has reported a notable increase in bounced checks for July 2024, according to preliminary data from the Central Information Register (CIR)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-leads-olympic-medal-count-with-126-china-follows-closely
The Olympic Games have concluded, and the final medal tally reveals the United States once again dominating the overall count, securing a total of 126 medals.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paris-bids-farewell-to-olympics-with-stunning-closing-ceremony
The Olympic flame was extinguished Sunday as French swimmer Léon Marchand took one last breath, bringing an end to the Paris Summer Games....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trade-deficit-slashed-by-20-in-2024-amid-falling-imports
Cyprus saw its trade deficit shrink by over 20% in the first half of 2024, according to the latest data from the Statistical Service. The trade deficit, which is the difference between what the country imports and exports, fell to €3.57 billion, down from €4.48 billion during the same period in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-athlete-tugolukova-16th-in-paris-olympics
Cyprus’ Vera Tugolukova placed 16th overall in Rhythmic Gymnastics at the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-is-growing-older-and-smarter
Cyprus' population is aging and becoming more educated, according to final results from the 2021 Census of Population and Housing released on Friday by the Statistical Service. Conducted in government-controlled areas, the census recorded a population of 923,381 as of October 1, 2021, reflecting a 9.9% increase from the 2011 census....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/potato-harvests-increase-in-2023-but-long-term-decline-persists
Cyprus witnessed a modest increase in potato production in 2023, with 95,000 tonnes harvested, marking a 5.6% rise from the previous year, according to recent data from Eurostat, the European Union's statistical office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-sees-23-profit-growth-raises-financial-targets
The Bank of Cyprus has announced a 23% increase in its profit after tax for the first half of 2024, reaching €270 million, compared to the same period in 2023. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dubai-airport-breaks-record-with-44-9m-passengers-in-2024
Dubai International Airport has broken a passenger record for the first half of the year, handling 44.9 million travelers from January to June, an 8% increase from the 41.6 million recorded during the same period in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/local-inspectors-begin-tackling-illegal-garbage-dump-sites
The Environment Department has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to address illegal waste dumping sites, emphasizing the need for municipal and community cooperation. The initiative, which runs until December, aims to tackle persistent issues that have recently led to fires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-permits-surge-8-5-in-early-2024
Building permits issued during the period January-May 2024 went up by 8.5%, according to data published on Wednesday by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-completes-takeover-of-hellenic-bank
Eurobank S.A., a subsidiary of Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A., has successfully completed its mandatory takeover bid for Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-bolsters-lebanon-with-€1b-aid-package
The European Union has begun political dialogue with the Lebanese government to implement critical reforms, backed by substantial EU funding. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-boosts-r-d-funding-by-nearly-20-spending-€138m-in-2023
Cyprus significantly boosted its investment in research and development (R&D) in 2023, with government budget allocations rising by 19.8% compared to the previous year, according to new data from Eurostat. This increase is notably higher than the average 5.3% rise observed across the European Union during the same period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversy-as-2-7m-tourists-flock-to-occupied-cyprus
According to Halkin Sesi, citing data on tourism in the pseudo-state, the occupied territories in Cyprus saw an influx of 2.7 million third-country nationals in the first five months of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€6m-fund-available-for-innovators-to-tackle-real-world-challenges
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has announced a new funding program called "Co-Develop" with a total budget of €6 million. This program aims to solve real-world problems by connecting researchers with businesses in areas such as digital technologies, advanced agriculture, health, and the environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrest-25-illegal-residents-in-nationwide-crackdown
Members of the Aliens and Immigration Service arrested 25 third-country nationals who were illegally residing in the Republic of Cyprus during a nationwide coordinated operation, authorities said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rif-launches-€6m-fund-to-foster-innovation-and-economic-growth
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) announced on Tuesday a new call for the "Co-Develop" funding programme, with a total budget of €6 million, aimed at better leveraging resources and apply innovative solutions to real problems....
