https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/developer-s-double-plea-amidst-partially-frozen-road-project-in-akamas
None of those who attended the meeting of the Environment Committee left any wiser about what is happening in the projects that have been carried out in recent months for the first phase of improvement of part of the road network of the Akamas National Forest Park....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-minister-pushing-for-all-day-schools
The Ministry of Education in Cyprus, led by Minister Athena Michaelidou, is on a mission to supercharge the all-day school scene. The goal? Give kids more time to learn and develop skills in a school setting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/open-university-of-cyprus-fined-€45-000-for-data-breach
The Open University of Cyprus has incurred a €45,000 fine from Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Irini Loizidou, in connection with a cyber-attack that transpired in March....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dac6-revisited-through-the-prism-of-dac8
The Directive on Administration Cooperation (''DAC'') has been amended multiple times since 2011 to allow for the automatic exchange of information across multiple fields of taxation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/major-players-unveil-ambitious-plans-for-shopping-malls-in-limassol
After Nicosia, the competition among shopping centers is shifting to the market in Limassol. The focus of the two strong players in the capital, Nicosia Mall (owned by Zorpa Group, PHC Group, Athienitis Group, and VLM Group) and Atterbury Europe (Mall of Cyprus), is set on their next investments in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-mall-reveals-ambitious-plans-for-limassol-shopping-center
In a recent announcement, Nicosia Mall disclosed its intentions for the forthcoming opening in Limassol. ...
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-force-faces-renewed-criticism-after-recent-tragedies
The debate on the problems in the police force, which was a hot topic in the public sphere last week due to the two fatal attacks that occurred in a short span of time, was reignited on Wednesday, when all the relevant officials, led by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou and the Chief of Police, Stelios Papatheodorou, met in the Parliament's Institutions Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-mental-health-services-focus-on-prevention
In a world where the challenges of modern life continue to escalate, the importance of comprehensive mental health services cannot be overstated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/university-of-nicosia-1-in-business-and-economics-1-in-education-and-1-in-psychology-in-cyprus-and-greece
Ranked #1 in the discipline of Business and Economics, #1* in Education, and #1** in Psychology in Cyprus and Greece by the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, the University of Nicosia (UNIC) reasserts its leading position in these three subject areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/7-000-tons-of-halloumi-on-the-brink
Official Ministry of Agriculture data have unveiled a critical situation in the halloumi production industry, a beloved and essential product in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-celebrates-cyprus-as-a-maritime-powerhouse-at-maritime-cyprus-2023
President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the Maritime Cyprus 2023 Conference in Limassol, highlighting Cyprus as a major ship management center in Europe and worldwide. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/revolutionizing-management-of-multi-owner-buildings-in-cyprus
The proposed legislative changes, tabled in the parliament yesterday, seek to modify and enhance the existing framework for the management of common buildings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-champions-eu-s-innovative-auto-rules
Cyprus supported the compromise proposal put forward by the Spanish Presidency of the EU Council on the proposed Euro 7 regulation, during a meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council in Brussels, on Monday, with the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Marios Panayides, stressing that the new rules should protect human health while ensuring the competitiveness of the automotive industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nearly-€158-000-in-fines-imposed-for-undeclared-and-illegal-labor
In a series of targeted measures and inspections by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and the Ministry of Interior, 204 illegal workers and 98 undeclared workers were found to be working at businesses, and as a result, administrative fines of €157,900 were issued against these companies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/43-undeclared-workers-uncovered-in-hotel-raids
In July, the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance's Inspection Service conducted targeted inspections at hotels across Cyprus, revealing 43 undeclared workers. This resulted in 20 Violation Notices and 19 Imposition of Fines, totaling €49,000....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/judge-rejects-thanasis-family-plea-for-exclusion
Today, the judge decided to spare Thanassis Nikolaou from a serious questioning about his death. This decision came after considering his family's request, which was based on the fact that he used to work as a lawyer for the Legal Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-eu-card-to-make-travel-easier-for-people-with-disabilities
The European Commission has unveiled a legislative proposal aimed at improving access to free movement for individuals with disabilities within the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-s-roadmap-for-seamless-social-security-services
European Commission has proposed concrete steps to further digitalise the coordination of social security systems in Europe, in a dedicated Communication....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/venice-to-charge-€5-entry-fee-to-tackle-over-tourism
Venice will become the first city in the world to charge day-trippers an entry fee in a determined bid to curb mass tourism, its tourism chief announced yesterday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-a-historic-first-asylum-applications-drop-by-51
Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced today that, for the first time in Cyprus' immigrant history, there has been a shift in the balance between migrant arrivals and departures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unemployment-drops-in-august-2023
The number of registered unemployed persons decreased in August 2023, both on an annual and monthly basis, according to data released on Tuesday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-landowners-displeased-with-compensation-delay
The community councils have started expressing their unhappiness after yesterday's announcement of compensation measures for the Akamas communities by the Minister of Interior and Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/compensation-plans-unveiled-for-akamas-communities
Starting tomorrow, September 1, 2023, the stipulations outlined in the Akamas Local Plan will be enacted. Yesterday, Mr. Konstantinos Ioannou, the Minister of Interior, and Mr. Petros Xenophontos, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/viral-image-adds-intrigue-to-syrian-man-s-controversy
A 47-year-old Syrian man has captured headlines due to his public threats following the Chloraka incidents, sparking a whirlwind of responses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-s-abaya-ban-draws-cheers-from-the-right-debate-on-the-left
The French government's decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools drew applause on Monday from the right, but also criticism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministries-launch-joint-crackdown-on-undeclared-employment
The Ministries of Interior and Labour announced they will start doing checks on Monday in workplaces concerning undeclared employment of third-country nationals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-soccer-president-stays-firm-after-lip-kissing-incident
Facing his possible removal from office, the president of the Spanish soccer federation refused to resign Friday despite an uproar for kissing a player on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dumping-dilemma-as-cyprus-struggles-to-break-the-cycle-of-illegal-waste
The problem of the existence of three illegal dumpsites in the Akamas community area has been trapped in a vicious circle of blame for years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chloraka-complex-agios-nikolaos-shut-down-as-president-tightens-security
In response to recent incidents, President Nicos Christodoulides convened a meeting at the Presidential Palace to address the situation in Chloraka. ...
