https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-state-members-earn-in-semi-governmental-boards
The monthly income for the president/member of a semi-governmental organization, derived from participating in the organization's sessions, averages around €400 to €500....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-soars-to-new-heights-with-71-increase-in-cypriot-passengers
In 2023, Wizz Air experienced a remarkable surge in popularity among Cypriot travelers, with a staggering 71% increase in passengers compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 2.2 million passengers, as announced by the company....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/virgin-atlantic-flight-forced-to-stop-due-to-missing-parts-of-the-wing
A Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester to New York faced a last-minute cancellation as a vigilant passenger discovered faulty bolts on the plane's wing.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/antony-blinken-stuck-in-davos-amid-plane-safety-concerns
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was briefly stranded in Davos on Wednesday after his plane experienced a ''critical failure'' related to an oxygen leak and another plane is being flown to Switzerland to pick him up...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-forced-to-pay-£1-2m-in-compensation
Thousands of passengers have scored a significant victory against budget airline Wizz Air, as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reveals a landmark compensation payout of £1.2 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shines-with-20-tourism-surge
In a burst of post-pandemic enthusiasm, Cyprus shines as the EU's tourism star, celebrating an impressive 20% surge in 2023 – a dazzling spectacle second only to a breathtaking fireworks display!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-stakes-legal-battle-rocks-cyprus
In a significant development, Cypriot lawyer Akan Kirsiat, currently under arrest in Rome, is set to decide today on his extradition to the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-crime-boss-gunned-down-in-greece
New evidence has emerged about the mafia execution of Vangelis Zambounis on Sunday morning in Neos Kosmos. The Hellenic Police are still investigating the case, which is another episode in the bloody cycle of the Greek mafia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-addresses-cyprus-reunification-in-tv-interview
In an interview today Mera Mesimeri, the US Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, addressed various topics, including the implications of the appointment of Cuellar and the ongoing challenges in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mitsotakis-unveils-stance-on-same-sex-marriage
He opened his cards on the issue of same-sex marriage, which has caused a lot of discussion, yesterday the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-suspects-apprehended-in-larnaca-handed-over-to-occupation-authorities
Cyprus authorities have apprehended three individuals aged 46, 37, and 47, shedding light on a case involving the abduction, kidnapping, and murder of Aicha Alav and two Cameroonian suspects. The incident occurred in occupied Nicosia on December 22, 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-s-new-special-envoy-heads-to-cyprus-in-early-february
Unless something unexpected happens, Maria-Angela Kouegiar is expected to arrive in Cyprus in the first ten days of February after the formal renewal of the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) by the Security Council (SC) of the organization on January 30....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commissioner-ylva-johansson-visits-cyprus-to-discuss-migration
Commissioner for Internal Affairs, Ylva Johansson, will visit Cyprus on Tuesday, as part of her ongoing tour in Greece and Cyprus, to discuss migration management as well as the implementation of the EU Action Plan for the Eastern Mediterranean route....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-underway-of-turkish-cypriot-lawyer-arrested-in-rome
In light of initial evidence, the Cyprus government suggests that Turkish Cypriot lawyer Akan Kıursat, recently apprehended in Rome for allegedly selling Greek Cypriot property in the occupied areas,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-raises-alarm-on-buffer-zone-militarization
Colin Stewart, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, expressed concern over the increase of militarisation along the buffer zone and said the UN Secretary-General’s report on the peacekeeping mission in Cyprus reflects these concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-000-rescued-from-snow-stranded-vehicles-in-sweden
Swedish authorities have successfully evacuated over 1,000 people who were stranded in heavy snow for more than 24 hours on the main E22 road in the Skane region.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/europe-tightens-rules-on-short-term-rentals-for-sustainable-tourism
The noose has tightened for short-term rentals within European territory, i.e. ''Airbnb'' and other well-known platforms. The aim of the new three rules from the European institutions is to promote more sustainable tourism,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aging-channel-in-oroklini-raises-alarming-flood-risks
In Oroklini, an aging earthen channel crucial for rainwater management is on the verge of closure, posing a flood risk for Cyprus's largest community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-half-of-container-ships-avoid-red-sea-due-to-attacks
In a dramatic response to mounting security threats, half of the container ships navigating the Red Sea and the Suez Canal are steering clear of the danger zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hotel-occupancy-rates-at-30-40-in-december
The average occupancy rates in December, the predominantly festive month, in hotels and accommodation units, is expected to range around 35% to 40%, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-opt-for-overseas-new-year-celebrations
Many Cypriots are traveling abroad this year for the New Year, choosing as destinations mostly Greece and the United Kingdom, but also Central European countries, the President of the Association of Travel Agents (ACTA) Haris Papacharalambous has told CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/houthi-threat-spurs-quick-shield-for-cypriot-ships
The Deputy Ministry of Shipping has taken temporary measures to protect Cypriot ships due to the attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement against ships passing through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-implements-protective-measures-for-ships-amid-houthi-attacks
The Deputy Ministry of Shipping has taken temporary measures to protect Cypriot ships due to the attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement against ships passing through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait between Yemen and northeast Africa leading to the Red Sea, Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hatzimanolis told CNA on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-discusses-cyprus-and-russian-influence-in-exclusive-interview
In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini, the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus weighs in on whether the island nation's ties to Russian influence are changing. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eyes-new-measures-amid-migration-challenges
There may have been progress so far in the management of migration, according to figures released by the government these days, but this is mainly due to a sharp decline in the number of applicants from African countries, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-flee-as-iceland-s-volcano-roars-to-life
Molten rock is putting on a fiery show in Iceland as a volcano erupts following weeks of seismic activity. The Icelandic Meteorological Office reports lava spewing from a 3.5km crack in the Reykjanes peninsula, triggering rapid growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/decoding-the-tragic-legacy-from-helios-airplane-crash-to-bus-blazes
Miraculously, there is no other explanation for the situation with the "crazy" school buses. They catch fire, burn up in the good seats, break down on long downhill grades, and, it is whispered, have a whole host of other problems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-shipping-firms-redirect-routes-as-red-sea-attacks-intensify
In a significant move with potential global repercussions, major shipping companies, including MSC, Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd, opt to steer clear of the Red Sea route....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-humanitarian-aid-shipment-en-route-to-gaza
In a significant milestone for Cyprus, the first ship laden with humanitarian aid is en route to the Gaza coast, marking the initial phase of the country's humanitarian corridor initiative....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-opposes-georgia-s-port-plan
In a bid to revolutionize freight travel, Georgia's Anaklia project aims to cut travel times and boost trade volumes significantly by 2030....
