https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-expert-slams-western-governments-as-paralysed-in-gaza-crisis
A United Nations expert has accused Australia and other western governments of paralysis over the Israel-Gaza crisis, saying leaders are either “muttering inaudible words of condemnation” or staying silent in fear....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gears-up-for-icij-bombshell-on-russian-ties
The government is on high alert due to the announcement of a documentary by the ICIJ on the Cypriot Investment Program and its relations with Russian oligarchs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-accuses-hamas-of-hospital-exploitation
Gaza’s Shifa Hospital has become the focus of a dayslong stalemate in Israel’s war against the Hamas militant group....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-high-alert-for-thunderstorms
A yellow warning is in effect, issued shortly after midnight by the meteorology department of Cyprus, for severe thunderstorms expected to occur until 06:00 pm.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/traffic-woes-make-nicosia-s-core-the-key-to-urban-transformation
Traffic is one of the most pressing issues that need resolution. While all cities face similar problems, Nicosia leads the pack. Focusing on Nicosia, the state's main effort is concentrated on developing the regional road network—an effort I not only agree with but advocate for intensifying. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kombos-propose-high-frequency-aid-corridor-to-gaza
Cyprus is putting forth an ambitious plan for a secure and closely monitored humanitarian aid hub and sea corridor to facilitate the efficient flow of aid to Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-brave-souls-fall-in-us-military-chopper-disaster-off-cyprus
In a heartbreaking incident, five American service members lost their lives in the eastern Mediterranean as a U.S. military MH-60 helicopter crashed during routine training, about thirty nautical miles off Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-black-friday-s-shopping-basket-be-lighter-this-year
The November market outlook differs this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assessing-george-papanastasiou-s-9-month-energy-impact
Last March, when the newly elected President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, announced his Cabinet, one portfolio that drew attention was the Ministry of Energy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boc-reports-€349-million-in-profits-plans-employee-bonuses-for-2024
In a significant financial turnaround, Bank of Cyprus reported a notable profit of €349 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2023, marking a substantial improvement from the €19 million loss in the same period last year. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exodus-to-cyprus-as-israelis-escape-hamas-fallout
In quieter times, the four-storey building that houses the Jewish community centre in the heart of Larnaca is an oasis of peace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/russian-tycoons-secure-bargains-as-multinationals-retreat
In the post-Ukraine war era, a unique trend is shaping Russia's business landscape. Big Western players like McDonald's, Ball Corp., and Henkel AG made a swift exit, leaving behind a $21 billion void. Enter a new generation of Russian business leaders, seizing opportunities amidst the multinational exodus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rishi-sunak-sacks-home-secretary-suella-braverman
Rishi Sunak has sacked Suella Braverman as home secretary sparking a major reshuffle of his top team....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurozone-economic-snapshot-november-13-2023
Inflation in the Eurozone, which stood at 10.6% in October 2022, has decreased to 2.9% in October 2023, sparking optimism among central bankers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/finyard-launches-in-cyprus-providing-innovative-software-solutions-for-the-fintech-space
Finyard, an innovative software solutions provider, that helps global brands within the FinTech space offer their clients cutting-edge applications, has opened its doors in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elizabeth-mccaul-unveils-hidden-financial-dangers
A strong signal highlighting the need for closer scrutiny of non-bank financial institutions comes from Frankfurt, as Elizabeth McCaul, a member of the European Central Bank's Supervisory Board, emphasizes the potential risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/babies-among-12-dead-in-israel-hamas-fuel-dispute
Hamas has denied refusing an offer of fuel from Israel for Gaza's biggest hospital, which the World Health Organisation says is "not functioning" due to bombing and gunfire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-challenge-to-open-gaza-s-maritime-path
Cyprus' proposal for a maritime humanitarian corridor to Gaza is gaining momentum in European discussions. However, practical challenges tied to the port situation in the besieged Palestinian area have kept the effort in a preliminary stage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/un-chief-s-controversial-view-on-cyprus-unity
In a recent interview, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP, Colin Stewart, referred to the fact that his country of origin, Canada, has a French-speaking Prime Minister, despite the fact that French-speakers make up 25% of the population, in order to show that ethnic and linguistic differences are being addressed and over time will not pose a threat to the unity of the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-22-year-old-mastermind-in-kalogeropoulos-murder
In a dramatic turn of events, authorities handed over a 21-year-old suspect connected to the murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos. The individual voluntarily presented himself in Tae Larnaca, leading to his arrest on Friday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trans-people-now-eligible-for-baptism-and-godparent-duty
The Vatican’s doctrinal office has said that transgender people can under certain circumstances be baptised in the Catholic church and serve as godparents in a statement that has been hailed as a “major step for trans inclusion”....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/business-booms-and-busts-in-cyprus
Newly released data from Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union, provides insights into the business landscape in 2021. The rate of "enterprise births"...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/central-banks-across-europe-hold-firm-amidst-rate-cut-speculations
Europe's top central bankers have affirmed that despite market expectations for a reduction due to weakening growth, interest rates will persist at elevated levels. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/financial-tsunami-looms-as-limassol-court-decision-sends-shockwaves-through-cyprus
In a potentially precedent-setting decision, the Limassol District Court has upheld its initial ruling in favor of a Russian depositor of the People's Bank, potentially exposing the state to financial implications of up to 2-3 billion euros....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-celebrates-65-years-of-success-in-cyprus
This year marks 65 years of continuous successful presence for Deloitte in Cyprus. The company celebrated 65 years of ''making an impact that matters'' at an event held on 2 November, in the presence of all partners and staff. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-s-rejection-shakes-up-gaza-crisis
Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a deal for a five-day ceasefire with Palestinian militant groups in Gaza in return for the release of some of the hostages held in the territory early in the war, according to sources familiar with the negotiations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-and-a-dash-of-clouds-ahead
In the latest weather report, a weak high pressure system is influencing the area, bringing intermittent dust to the atmosphere....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-confronts-alarming-rise-in-children-s-mental-health-struggles
A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals alarming rates of mental health issues among children in Cyprus. One in three or one in four children, both globally and locally, report recurring mental health challenges more than once a week, according to the WHO Health Behaviour in School-aged Children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelenskyy-s-unspoken-strategy-for-ukraine-s-victory
Ukraine's counteroffensive is still on track and will achieve its set goals by the end of the year, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministries-unite-to-transform-halloumi-industry
There is a need for order, mainly regarding the conduct of inspections but also other issues related to the production and distribution of halloumi cheese, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Agriculture are trying, with George Papanastasiou and Petros Xenofontos agreeing that the management of all issues concerning the product, should be transferred to one and only ministry. And this was deemed necessary, since halloumi is now a protected designation of origin....
