https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investment-thresholds-in-golden-visa-program-under-review
Reports circulating in the market in recent days regarding the Golden Visa program suggest that the government intends to establish three different investment thresholds, depending on the area where the property in question is located....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-extends-maternity-leave-to-foster-work-life-balance
In a move aimed at supporting new mothers and promoting work-life balance, Cyprus’ Council of Ministers has given the green light to an increase in maternity leave. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-faces-headwinds-in-2024
According to an article by Maria Eracleous published in Kathimerini's Oikonomiki, the tourism sector in Cyprus is grappling with a challenging start to 2024, primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict in Israel and heightened price sensitivity impacting travel demand....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/february-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-european-securities-and-markets-authority
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/business/christodoulides-unveils-€60m-relief-package-amid-rising-prices
In an address to the nation, the President of Cyprus unveiled a series of targeted measures aimed at alleviating the economic challenges faced by households and businesses amidst rising prices. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-detains-us-ballerina-for-alleged-$51-high-treason
Vladimir Putin's Federal Security Service has detained Ksenia Karelina, a dual Russian-American ballerina, on suspicion of treason, officials reported Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/defected-russian-pilot-found-dead-in-spain
The Russian pilot, Maksym Kuzminov, who gained international attention for defecting to Ukraine with a Mi-8 helicopter in August, was found dead with gunshot wounds in southern Spain last week, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-demand-for-electric-vehicle-subsidies-as-applications-surge
In response to the subsidy schemes for electric vehicles, the Road Transport Department reports significant interest since the application process began on Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-tale-of-two-nations-greece-s-stability-amidst-america-s-unraveling
It’s a strange thing: Greece has become a relatively predictable, politically stable country. I wouldn’t say boring, because we still have a long way to go. At the same time, the United States is no longer the predictable, stable country we used to know....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/porsche-s-new-panamera-e-hybrids-faster-greener-better
Porsche presents two new e-hybrid variants of the Panamera...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kato-pyrgos-aims-to-become-cyprus-first-energy-self-sufficient-community
Inspired by the success of the Tilos Project, the first operational renewable energy initiative that achieved energy independence for the island of Tilos, Kato Pyrgos aspires to become the first energy self-sufficient community in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-kombos-to-support-13th-russian-sanctions-package
Cyprus supports the 13th package of sanctions against Russia, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said during the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/philippines-accuses-china-of-dumping-cyanide-into-disputed-scarborough-shoal
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Philippines has accused Chinese fishing vessels of utilizing cyanide to harm the Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll in the South China Sea, according to a report in Business Insider....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-reveals-harrowing-conditions-in-nicosia-psychiatric-hospital
A woman testified before the Parliament's Human Rights Committee, shedding light on the deplorable conditions her sister endured during her stay at the Nicosia psychiatric hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/transforming-homes-into-energy-generators-one-wall-at-a-time
Imagine if you could turn your house walls into solar panels just by painting them – that's the idea behind solar paint. Unlike traditional solar panels, this high-tech paint contains tiny light-sensitive particles....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-step-up-checks-on-bus-drivers-in-eu-campaign
Cyprus police take part in a European campaign in the context of which they will step up checks on lorry and bus drivers during a week of awareness and enforcement from Monday 19 February 2024 to Sunday 25 February 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greece-and-france-halt-funds-for-turkish-drones-in-ukraine
Greece, Cyprus and France reportedly blocked the financing for the supply of Turkish-made Bayraktar drones and artillery shells for Ukraine, which were to be purchased with European funds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-fined-$354-9-million-in-new-york-civil-fraud-trial
Former US President Donald Trump faces a hefty fine of $354.9 million (£281.6 million) following a civil fraud trial in New York. Including interest, he must pay at least $453.5 million (£359.9 million).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/neofytou-confronts-turkish-delegate-on-cyprus-invasion-and-occupation
DISY MP and former presidential candidate Averof Neofytou didn't hold back during a recent meeting at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean when he engaged in a spirited exchange with Turkish representative Samil Ayrim....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-joins-28-nations-in-recognizing-same-sex-families
In a groundbreaking move, Greece has joined over 37 nations in granting recognition and equal rights to families with same-sex parents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-000-tons-of-discarded-tires-pile-up-across-cyprus
Today, more than 1,000 tons of tires lie scattered in open spaces throughout Cyprus, posing a significant problem for the environment and public health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-s-party-divided-over-us-arab-peace-initiative-for-gaza
Reports of a joint US-Arab peace plan for Gaza, including a "tight timeline" for establishing a Palestinian state, have stirred strong reactions among Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right allies.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alarming-surge-in-eating-disorders-in-cyprus-raises-concerns
In 2023, an alarming 60% surge in eating disorders was reported, with an additional 50% increase noted by February this year, according to Health Commission President Efthimios Diplaros....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-s-parliament-approves-same-sex-marriage-rights
Greece’s 300-member Parliament approved the bill granting same-sex couples equal rights in marriage in a roll call vote on Thursday night. The reform extends full parental rights to gay couples but will not allow for medically assisted reproduction through a surrogate.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-alleges-etek-negligence-in-sapa-fallout
Fresh revelations have emerged in the ongoing SAPA scandal following intense scrutiny in the Parliamentary Committee on Institutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-will-make-the-invisible-visible
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday that a bill granting same-sex couples equal rights in marriage would make their families ''visible.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flavors-of-life-culinary-journey-to-battle-childhood-cancer
Reserve your spots for the Culinary Journey ‘Flavors of Life’ and enjoy an unforgettable culinary event while actively supporting the fight against childhood cancer!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-controversy-over-the-homophobic-school-video-and-societal-issues
In Cyprus, a heated debate has ensued over a school video labeled as homophobic. Despite the Minister of Education asserting no wrongdoing, tensions escalated on social media and in Parliament...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-€40m-setback-in-smart-meter-implementation
A €40 million allocation from the Recovery and Resilience Fund, earmarked for the purchase and installation of smart meters, is in jeopardy due to tight timetables....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-3-7-greenhouse-gas-increase-stands-out-in-eu
In the third quarter of 2023, greenhouse gas emissions through economic activity had increased by 3.7% in Cyprus and decreased by 7.1%......
