https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/safe-bulkers-inc-launches-deck-officer-training-scholarship-program
In a bid to foster interest in maritime professions among young individuals and align with environmental, social, and corporate governance goals, Polly Hatzioannou's company, SAFE BULKERS Inc., has announced the initiation of the Deck Officer Training Scholarship program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadline-approaches-for-vehicle-registration-renewal
Cyprus residents are reminded that the deadline for renewing vehicle registration permits for 2024 is fast approaching. The renewal period, which began on January 4, will conclude on March 11 at midnight. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-in-engomi-where-explosion-occurred-lacked-required-permits
The apartments involved in Tuesday's (20/02) explosion in Egomi did not possess the necessary permits from the planning department, stated Mr. Zacharias Kyriakou, the Mayor of the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-bank-posts-impressive-2023-profit-of-€365-4-million
Hellenic Bank reported a substantial profit of €365.4 million for the year 2023, marking a significant upswing from €21.8 million in 2022. The Return on Tangible Equity (ROTE) for 2023 soared to 28.7%, a stark contrast to the 2.0% recorded in 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labour-minister-eyes-growth-and-jobs-ahead
The Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Yannis Panayiotou, notes a common approach for the development of the economy between the Government and the business community......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/norwegian-lng-fueling-india-s-energy-future-starting-2026
In a strategic move echoing India's green ambitions, Deepak Fertilisers has joined forces with Norwegian giant Equinor to secure a 15-year supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-government-to-sell-its-stake-in-piraeus-bank-anticipates-high-demand
Greece will proceed with the complete divestment of the state from Piraeus Bank with the disposition of the 27% it controls through the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-teens-turn-to-weight-loss-drugs-amid-rising-obesity-rates
In response to escalating obesity rates among teens, some adolescents are turning to powerful weight loss medications, with the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsing their use for those aged 12 and above. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/8-year-old-chess-prodigy-makes-history-defeating-grandmaster
In a groundbreaking achievement, 8-year-old chess prodigy Aswath Kaushik has entered the record books as the youngest player ever to defeat a chess grandmaster. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-embassy-nicosia-hosts-exhibit-of-ukrainian-women-amid-russian-aggression
On the somber occasion of the second anniversary of Russia’s brutal re-invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Embassy Nicosia, in collaboration with Sunseed Art and Resilient Ukraine, is the proud sponsor of an art exhibit that depicts the faces, roles, stories, and remarkable resilience of Ukrainian women....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eldyk-soldier-loses-arm-in-tragic-training-accident
A 23-year-old soldier from the Cyprus National Guard Emergency Unit (ELDYK) is currently in intensive care at a private hospital after a training accident resulted in the amputation of his right arm and injuries to his eye and face, as per reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-award-recognizes-leaders-advancing-gender-equality-in-maritime-sector
The Council of Ministers, responding to a proposal by Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, established an award today to recognize industry executives whose actions fortify efforts to advance gender equality within the shipping sector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-holguin-s-imminent-return-to-cyprus-on-march-11-12
UN Secretary-General's personal envoy on Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, is scheduled to return to Cyprus around March 11 or 12, as per sources from the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lpg-leak-unveiled-as-cause-in-fast-paced-probe
Investigations into the strong explosion that rocked Egkomi on Tuesday night (20/2) are progressing rapidly.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-targets-gambling-addiction-with-new-gesy-proposal
In January 2024, the National Betting Authority submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Minister of Health, advocating for the inclusion of treatment for gambling-related behavioral disorders in Gesy, Cyprus' healthcare system.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-firm-on-expanding-russia-sanctions
During the discussion at the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) held in Brussels on Monday, Cyprus took a clear stance on the issue of EU sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, which marks two years in two days.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-underway-on-mysterious-explosion-in-makedonitissa
Authorities are grappling with the complexities of unraveling the cause behind a powerful explosion that rocked a three-story house in Makedonitissa around 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-authorities-issue-arrest-warrant-for-navalny-s-brother-possibly-in-cyprus
In the aftermath of the mysterious death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a Siberian prison, the Russian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for his brother, Oleg Navalny....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-achieves-significant-debt-reduction-in-2023
The Cyprus government reported that the island nation ended 2023 with a debt of €22.4 billion, constituting around 99% of the Republic of Cyprus' total debt. This marks a notable reduction of €689 million or 3% from the corresponding period in the previous year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-faces-headwinds-in-2024
According to an article by Maria Eracleous published in Kathimerini's Oikonomiki, the tourism sector in Cyprus is grappling with a challenging start to 2024, primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict in Israel and heightened price sensitivity impacting travel demand....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/february-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-european-securities-and-markets-authority
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/navalny-s-widow-faces-suspension-on-x
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexei Navalny, faced a brief suspension of her account on social media platform X, which was later restored. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/young-woman-suffers-burns-in-nicosia-explosion
The health condition of the young woman injured in last night's powerful explosion in Engomi remains stable and out of danger....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosion-rocks-nicosia-house-injuring-two
A powerful explosion rocked a three-story house in the Makedonitissa area of Nicosia on Tuesday night (20/2), prompting a response from police authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-detains-us-ballerina-for-alleged-$51-high-treason
Vladimir Putin's Federal Security Service has detained Ksenia Karelina, a dual Russian-American ballerina, on suspicion of treason, officials reported Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-2-9-dip-in-tourist-arrivals-in-january
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus for January 2024 declined by 2.9% compared to the same period last year, with 87,961 arrivals, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gunfire-targets-suspect-s-vehicle-in-kalogeropoulos-murder-trial
Authorities are investigating a report of gunfire directed at the vehicle of one of the four individuals charged in connection with the murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos, which occurred on October 30th in Limassol.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-farmers-descend-on-athens-protesting-economic-hardships
In a demonstration mirroring concerns across Europe, Greek farmers drove tractors into Athens on Tuesday to protest outside parliament, citing issues with rising energy costs, foreign competition, and recent flooding. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/madonna-s-chair-mishap-captivates-fans-worldwide
Madonna encountered a memorable moment during her ongoing Celebration Tour, captivating social media with a graceful recovery after falling from her chair during a performance at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kato-pyrgos-aims-to-become-cyprus-first-energy-self-sufficient-community
Inspired by the success of the Tilos Project, the first operational renewable energy initiative that achieved energy independence for the island of Tilos, Kato Pyrgos aspires to become the first energy self-sufficient community in Cyprus. ...
