https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-set-to-cut-key-interest-rate-by-0-25-in-upcoming-meeting
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to reduce its key interest rate by 0.25% on Thursday, according to most economists in Greece and the Eurozone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/excavations-in-karavas-to-find-remains-of-turkish-invasion-victims
Excavations have begun in the ‘Pente Mili’ area of Karavas in Cyprus' occupied Kyrenia district, for locating the remains of the first victims of the Turkish invasion, approximately 40-70 people, the House Committee on Refugees, heard on Tuesday, as well as that developments were expected regarding the issue of remains that were sprayed with chemicals and could not be identified....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-and-russia-set-for-new-naval-exercises-in-sea-of-japan
China’s Defense Ministry announced on Monday the start of joint naval and air exercises with Russia, dubbed “Northern United-2024,” scheduled for this month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-cyprus-new-eu-minimum-wage-directive-means-for-workers-and-employers
Cyprus is set to implement the European Union’s directive on adequate minimum wages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-trade
Cyprus’ trade deficit dropped by 17% in the first seven months of 2024, falling to €4.31 billion compared to €5.19 billion during the same period last year, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-made-in-paphos-for-illegal-hunting-in-restricted-area
A second arrest was made by Paphos police on Monday in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal hunting in a restricted area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/survey-reveals-shift-from-tv-to-online-news-in-the-uk
For the first time since the 1960s, online news sources have surpassed television as the main way people get their news, according to a new survey by Ofcom. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-jams-hit-hard-as-schools-reopen
As the new school year begins, Cyprus is grappling with severe traffic congestion, highlighting a longstanding issue that intensifies with the return of students to their classrooms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-faces-a-tough-decision-today
The ambiguity surrounding Cyprus's electrical interconnection with Europe is coming to an end. Cyprus must now decide who to align with and who to distance itself from....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wired-uk-founder-david-rowan-at-the-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit
Investor, author, and World Economic Forum contributor David Rowan will be joining us at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bounced-cheques-in-cyprus-reach-€57k-in-august
A total of 30 bounced cheques worth €57,129 were issued in August 2024, according to data published on Monday by the Central Bank of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/star-wars-legend-james-earl-jones-passes-away-at-93
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor best known for voicing Darth Vader in *Star Wars* and Mufasa in *The Lion King*, has died at the age of 93. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/princess-of-wales-announces-end-of-chemotherapy-in-heartfelt-video
In a heartfelt video message released by Kensington Palace, Catherine, Princess of Wales, has shared the uplifting news that she has completed her chemotherapy treatment and is now focusing on staying cancer-free. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1st-women-in-stem-cyprus-forum
Women in Tech® Cyprus and TechIsland are co-organizing the first Women in STEM Cyprus Forum, scheduled to take place on October 8th, 2024, at the Kolla Cultural Factory in Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mystery-deepens-over-mummified-body-found-near-ayia-napa
The discovery of a body in an advanced state of mummification has left investigators in search of answers. The body, found north of Ayia Napa at approximately 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 5, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-imposes-20-euro-levy-on-cruise-visitors-to-curb-overtourism
Greece plans to impose a 20-euro levy on cruise ship visitors to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos during the peak summer season, in a bid to avert overtourism, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multicare-elite-by-universal-life-delivers-unparalleled-medical-coverage-with-the-highest-limits-in-cyprus
Interview with Accident & Health Manager of Universal Life Stelios Sofroniou...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meet-the-dogs-now-working-in-a-900-year-old-english-abbey
Meet Eric and Florence, two black Labradors who have become official members of staff at Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire, despite being dogs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-aren-t-cyprus-schools-using-digital-books
In recent days, there has been much discussion, particularly on social media, regarding our country's position on philagognosia (love of reading)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oil-and-potatoes-lead-price-hikes-in-august
Olive oil and potatoes saw the steepest price increases in August 2024, according to the latest data from the Cyprus Consumer Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/paphos-set-to-sparkle-with-la-traviata-at-the-aphrodite-festival
Get ready for a weekend of dazzling culture and captivating music as Paphos prepares to host one of its most anticipated events of the year! The medieval charm of Kato Paphos Castle...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/brexit-leads-to-sharp-decline-in-eu-students-at-uk-universities
The number of students from the European Union enrolling in British universities has dropped sharply since Brexit, new figures show. There are fewer students from Italy, Germany, and France coming to study in the UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inflation-slows-as-august-sees-small-price-increases
Inflation in Cyprus slowed down in August 2024, with prices rising by 1.5%, compared to a 2.11% increase in July. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the cost of living, went up slightly from 117.73 to 118.10....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australia-gives-workers-the-right-to-ignore-after-hours-work-messages
Australia has implemented a new ''right to disconnect'' law, allowing employees to ignore work calls and messages after hours without fear of repercussions. The law aims to protect workers from the expectation of being always available...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-unemployment-drops-by-8-9-in-august
The number of registered unemployed people in Cyprus dropped by 8.9% in August compared to the same month last year, according to data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat). This marks a decrease of 1,177 people, bringing the total number of unemployed to 12,079....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sba-police-urge-vigilance-amid-rise-in-thefts
The Sovereign Base Area Police are warning farm, home and business owners to be vigilant in securing their properties, following a recent surge in acquisitive crime, mostly theft....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/confronting-the-end-of-an-era
I've said many times that the Cyprus problem effectively ended in 2017. Now, we're in a new phase that hasn't yet made clear if we're dealing with the ''ghost'' of a dead issue or the birth of a new reality. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chevron-and-partners-propose-$4-billion-plan-for-aphrodite-gas-field
Chevron and its partners, Shell and NewMed Energy, have put forward a new $4 billion plan to develop the Aphrodite gas field off Cyprus,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-surge-in-online-scams
Online scams are becoming a serious issue in Cyprus, with recent data revealing a sharp increase in fraudulent activities. In the past 25 days, authorities have reported eight significant fraud cases, totaling over half a million euros in losses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-backs-eurobank-s-big-move-into-india
President Nikos Christodoulides has shown strong support for Eurobank’s plan to expand into India, seeing it as a significant chance to boost business ties between Cyprus and one of the world's largest economies....
