https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-european-rules-tighten-the-reins-on-cryptocurrency-platforms
Out of more than 1,200 companies that held pre-MiCA national registrations across the EU, only about 210 had secured a full CASP license....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/real-estate-agent-in-occupied-areas-records-her-own-airport-arrest-over-illegal-land-sales
Legal actions by the Republic of Cyprus targeting the development and sale of displaced Greek Cypriot land have drawn sharp criticism from northern business leaders, who warn that judicial enforcement is derailing efforts to rebuild diplomatic relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erhurman-says-no-formal-cyprus-plan-exists
Diplomatic activity surrounding the Cyprus issue is set to increase this month, following the conclusion of parliamentary elections and the end of the Republic of Cyprus's term heading the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/licensing-chaos-in-tourism-55-of-accommodations-without-a-license
The issue of licensing Cyprus hotels, which is a long-standing problem, casts shadows over the legality and credibility of the Cypriot tourism product, as it poses risks related to the country's reputation and visitor safety, as the Audit Office points out in a report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aradippou-mayor-calls-for-industrial-areas-to-be-relocated-away-from-homes-after-factory-fire
The Mayor of Aradippou has urged authorities to redesign planning policies so that industrial estates and residential neighbourhoods are no longer located next to one another, following Monday's major factory fire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2-the-leptos-group-and-city-friends-club-limassol-unite-in-support-of-a-cleaner-coastal-environment-in-cyprus
Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable development, the Leptos Group, in collaboration with the City Friends Club Limassol, successfully organised a beach clean-up initiative along the newly constructed Aktaia Odos beachfront in Limassol (between Limassol Blu Marine and the Limassol Marina) ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-expert-claims-renewable-cartel-is-profiting-warns-of-fragile-supply
A summer of high electricity demand is renewing attention on Cyprus' ability to maintain a stable power supply, despite temperatures remaining within seasonal averages during the opening weeks of the season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-the-eu-s-highest-level-of-water-scarcity
Cyprus has recorded the highest level of water scarcity in the European Union, according to the latest figures released by the European Parliament using Eurostat data....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-struggle-erupts-inside-the-eac
Three trade unions representing employees at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have submitted a letter to the organisation's Board of Directors alleging serious governance issues linked to the conduct of board chairman George Petrou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-test-ai-traffic-cameras-targeting-mobile-phone-use
Cyprus will begin testing artificial intelligence traffic cameras as part of an effort to reduce fatal road collisions linked to drivers using mobile phones....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-tax-cut-of-8-33-cents-per-litre-extended-until-sept-17
Drivers in Cyprus will continue paying less for petrol and diesel after the government extended a fuel tax cut until Sept. 17, keeping a discount of 8.33 cents per liter, including VAT, at filling stations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-controlled-recruitment-of-nurses-from-third-countries-to-plug-600-staff-gap
Cyprus is considering the controlled recruitment of nurses from third countries as part of efforts to tackle a persistent staffing crisis in the country’s health system, where officials say there is currently a shortage of around 600 nurses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mid-air-drama-on-cyprus-flight-ends-in-death-of-passenger
A 35-year-old man has died after a major mid-air disturbance on a Jet2 flight from Cyprus to Manchester, during which passengers and cabin crew reportedly had to restrain him....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officals-consider-microchipping-stray-cats-to-better-track-and-care-for-them
If you've ever left food out for a neighborhood cat, adopted a stray kitten, or watched a colony of cats gather outside a café or apartment block, you'll know just how much a part of everyday life cats are in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/5-men-including-2-illegal-aliens-arrested-for-importing-20kg-of-dried-poppy-pods
A coordinated operation by Cyprus’ Anti-Narcotics Service has led to the arrest of five men and the seizure of more than 20 kilograms of dried poppy pods, as authorities step up efforts to tackle suspected drug-related imports across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-report-is-only-the-beginning
The publication of the Independent Authority Against Corruption's findings has put Cyprus at a critical moment. The report's release was met less with shock than with a sense of quiet reflection, which may say more about its credibility than any public reaction could. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-of-law-or-state-of-the-internet-anastasiades-rejects-corruption-findings-and-calls-for-criminal-probe
Former President Nicos Anastasiades strongly criticized the Independent Authority Against Corruption during a press conference where he responded to the findings of the Mafia State report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-let-the-truth-shine
Former President Nicos Anastasiades has pushed back strongly against the findings of the Independent Authority Against Corruption linked to the book ''Mafia State,'' calling the allegations against him ''unsubstantiated'' and demanding an immediate, independent criminal investigation to clear his name....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/left-cyprus-for-a-better-career-the-government-wants-you-back
The second phase of the government's repatriation campaign begins tomorrow, with events scheduled in London and Birmingham. Cyprus is once again seeking to attract talented professionals who left for opportunities abroad as it looks to strengthen its labor market. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-warn-against-illegal-camping-in-protected-forest-areas
The Department of Forests has appealed to the public to use only licensed camping facilities when visiting Cyprus' forested regions, warning that unauthorised camping is placing pressure on environmentally sensitive areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicos-anastasiades-and-ethics
Socrates Hasikos once told me, on a February morning in 2015, as he sat behind his ministerial desk, half-joking and half-serious: ''I've told Anastasiades this...Mr. President, you've set the bar for ethics so high that in the end, we may end up walking underneath it.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-receives-first-€177-million-payment-under-eu-defence-fund
Cyprus has received an initial €177.2 million payment from the European Union through the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence funding programme, marking the first tranche of financial support allocated to the country under the scheme....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-warns-cyprus-over-defence-deal-with-france-calling-it-illegal
Turkey has issued fresh warnings to Cyprus over its recent defense cooperation agreement with France, with Ankara describing the move as ''illegal'' and a threat to regional stability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-step-up-school-bus-checks-after-safety-concerns
Cyprus officials say they are stepping up checks on school buses ahead of the new school year, following growing concerns about safety and a recent audit report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-young-women-die-after-being-pulled-from-sea-off-oroklini-beach
A summer day at the beach ended in tragedy Thursday evening when two young women were pulled unconscious from the sea off Oroklini and later pronounced dead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/critical-raw-materials-moving-to-the-centre-of-europe-s-strategic-agenda
Critical raw materials have moved from being a specialised industrial topic to one of the defining economic and strategic issues facing Europe today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-safeguards-consumer-trust-with-its-new-corporate-commitment-lidl-full-guarantee
Remaining true to its strategic commitment to providing high-quality value products, Lidl Cyprus announces the new initiative “Lidl Full Guarantee”. This is a dynamic corporate action that aims to further strengthen its relationship of trust with the consumer public, ensuring the non-negotiable quality of all its products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/after-the-mafia-state-report-attention-turns-to-investor-confidence
The findings of the investigation into Mafia State, which identified potential criminal offenses involving 15 individuals and legal entities, are expected to have an immediate effect on public confidence and Cyprus’s reputation abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-fines-can-be-delivered-anywhere-police-say
The Cyprus Police have issued a clarification on the delivery of traffic fines, following public discussion about how and where notices can be served....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-area-road-barriers-removed-after-criticism-in-limassol
The Municipality of Limassol has removed a series of bollards installed on Thekla Lysioti Street following public complaints and ongoing discussions over the implementation of transport projects in the city....
