https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/100-cypriot-wines-to-feature-new-winecore-logo-on-packaging
The wine industry in Cyprus is at a turning point, as coordinated upgrading and promotion efforts are underway in both the private and public sectors. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-ranks-3rd-in-eu-for-long-working-hours
A 9.7% of employed people in Cyprus (7% in the EU) worked long hours (working usually 49 hours or more per week) in their main job in 2022 according to data published by Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union. Cyprus also had the third-largest percentage among all member states....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gov-t-officials-submit-asset-declarations-who-holds-the-most-valuable-property
The deadline for submitting the Asset Declarations by members of the new Government, as provided by legislation, ends today, Thursday, April 27th....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/altia-new-portfolio-under-management
Altia, the fastest growing property company in Cyprus, officially announces the management of a new real estate package known as "Starlight" which will be added to the existing portfolio managed by the company....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bookings-for-cyprus-countryside-accommodation-rise-during-easter-holidays
According to official data released by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, bookings for countryside accommodation in Cyprus increased during the Easter holiday season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-winemakers-to-receive-€22-million-in-eu-support
Cyprus through the National Plan for the wine sector will provide viticulturists and winemakers with more than €22 million of support from EU funds by October 2023, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment Petros Xenofontos said on Sunday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/astrobank-agricultural-land-for-sale-across-cyprus
AstroBank has listed for sale agricultural land across Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-of-agriculture-announces-his-four-priorities
Minister of Agriculture, Petros Xenophontos, outlined his four priorities for the agriculture sector during an interview on the DIASPORA news show. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-report-reveals-47-mine-contaminated-areas-in-cyprus
According to data from UNFICYP, 47 suspected hazardous areas in Cyprus could be contaminated with mines and/or explosive remnants of war (ERW), covering roughly 1.7 million square meters of land....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/real-estate-investment-opportunities-by-astrobank
Houses, building plots, agricultural, commercial, and industrial real estate, in many areas of Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-states-need-foreign-workers-and-are-changing-their-requirements
Working in EU: Recent Changes You Must Be Aware of If You Are Planning to Get a Job in Any of the Member States...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/structural-integrity-certificates-should-be-made-mandatory
The recent earthquakes in neighboring countries, as well as the aftershocks, felt in Cyprus, have brought to the forefront what we have been saying for years: the need to check the suitability of all our buildings on a regular basis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-of-agriculture-pushing-for-a -farmers card
Agriculture Minister Petros Xenofonos announced today during a meeting of the House of Representatives Agriculture Committee that he intends to create a farmer's card to provide services to the agricultural world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trade-deficit-increased-by-163-5-in-january-2023
A large increase was recorded in the trade deficit in January 2023 according to preliminary data published on Monday by the Statistical Service, since the increase in imports was more than three times the increase in exports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-equipped-a-new-computer-class-in-the-arakapas-school-after-the-wildfire
Non-profit organization TechIsland rebuilt the Regional Primary School in Arakapas, which suffered from a terrible wildfire. The organization has invested more than 200 000 euros in renovating the school. TechIsland also contributed to the opening of a computer class with the help of Asbis, one of the board members of the company. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-pushes-on-rebuilding-as-death-toll-nears-50-000
Turkey has stepped up plans to house victims of the devastating earthquake which struck its border region with Syria, the interior minister said, as the combined death toll in the two countries crept toward 50,000....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/companies-to-be allowed-up-to-50-of-third-country-workers
The Council of Ministers adopted on Wednesday an updated policy that allows businesses to employ more staff from third countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/altia-dynamic-beginning-as-the-fastest-growing-real-estate-company-in-cyprus
Altia officially starts its operations in the Cypriot market as the fastest growing property company on the island, with a unique portfolio that includes a wide range of options in residential, commercial and agricultural properties....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-halloumi-now-the-potato-patent
Another product is being registered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment. This is the red potato, the country's second most important agricultural product, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/averof-neofytou-speaks-to-oriana-papantoniou-on-diaspora-news
The candidate for the Presidency of the Republic and President of DISY, Averof Neofytou, gave an interview with "SPOR FM 95.0" and the show "DIASPORA NEWS" with journalist Oriana Papantoniou at noon on Tuesday (31/01)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/california-reeling-over-back-to-back-mass-shootings
Just two days after a gunman killed 11 people at a Los Angeles-area dance studio, seven more victims were shot dead in an agricultural area near San Francisco, as California suffered one of its bloodiest spates of mass gun violence in decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-red-warning-from-the-beaches-of-protaras
First and foremost, let me state that I am not an environmental expert. As an active citizen, I am recording my concerns about the changes brought about by climate change...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pyrgos-dig-reveals-industrial-plant-dating-back-to-2350-bc
From 2350 BC to 1850 BC, the Greek population of Pyrgos in Cyprus had a very important industrial building of about 4000 m2, where not only copper but also olive oil, perfume, medicines, textiles, paints, and wine were processed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-mergers-and-acquisitions-needed-to-bolster-competitiveness
Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council proposed the encouragement of acquisitions and mergers of Cyprus' companies in order to improve their competitiveness....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/program-to-combat-desertification-in-cyprus-and-greece-gets-underway-in-nicosia
LIFE AgrOassis, a program that aims to tackle the desertification of land in Cyprus and Greece, kicked off today, during an event in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ec-approves-7-75m-aid-for-cyprus-agricultural-sector
The European Commission has approved a 7.75 million euro Cypriot scheme to help some agricultural producers through direct grants, in order to deal with the side effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/14-billion-euros of-loans-on-ice-due-to-the-suspension-of-foreclosure-sales
In Cyprus, credit purchasing companies manage over 80,000 loans totaling €20 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-consequences-of-continuing-foreclosure-suspensions
Lambros Papadopoulos, President of the state-owned asset management company, KEDIPES, warned on Tuesday that the continued suspension of foreclosures will negatively affect the company’s revenue from non-performing loans (NPLs) management resulting in a reduced repayment of state aid....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-s-grain-agreement-with-russia-extended-4-months
A diplomatic agreement that restarted Ukraine's maritime food exports will continue for at least another four months, keeping the economic lifeline open as the major food producer faces its first full winter at war with Russia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-first-mountain-agriculture-of-troodos-products-have-hit-the-market
Another innovative project led by the Cyprus Institute is taking shape, with the introduction of the first fruits and vegetables bearing the quality label "Mountain Agriculture Troodos" to the market....
