https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-checkpoints-take-center-stage
In a striking development, 2023 has seen an extraordinary increase in crossings through checkpoints in Cyprus, as revealed by reports in the Turkish Cypriot press....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-continues-to-foster-trust-through-transparency
Deloitte Cyprus issued its 12th Audit Transparency Report for the year ending 31 May 2023. The report provides an in-depth analysis on how the firm embraces its responsibilities to its clients, people, society, and the market, with the highest quality standards. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/26-9-increase-in-tourism-revenue-compared-to-last-year
The year 2023 is poised to go down in history with remarkable revenue figures, as highlighted in a recent interview with the Deputy Minister and substantiated by the latest tourism revenue data from the Statistical Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phone-scammers-strike-again-as-elderly-woman-loses-€3-000
An 89-year-old woman in Nicosia became the latest victim of a telephone scam on Wednesday afternoon, losing €3,000 to fraudsters. The case has been reported to the police and is currently under investigation by the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (CID)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/premium-spirits-take-center-stage-at-the-4th-cyprus-cocktail-festival
The 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, a part of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, is delighted to announce the participation of the Photos Photiades Group Ltd as one of the primary suppliers at the festival. The event is scheduled for October 17, 2023, at Nicosia's Municipal Garden, starting at 19:00, featuring the premium brand Tanqueray....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/reviving-the-greek-diaspora
The active Greek diaspora in the United States is dwindling and this needs to be stopped. Proponents of the generation that played such an important role after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 have either stopped participating actively in public life or have passed away....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aegean-airlines-expands-winter-routes-for-23-24-season
Aegean Airlines is set to offer its largest-ever route program for the upcoming winter season, introducing 18 new routes to 14 different countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unexpected-earnings-dip-in-2022-at-€2-202
In a surprising turn of events, Cyprus witnessed its first annual drop in monthly earnings after seven prosperous years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/read-library-unveils-a-world-of-stories-at-nicosia-book-festival-2023
The Nicosia Book Festival welcomes the Digital Read Library for its inaugural participation this year, marking a significant addition to the event's lineup. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€9-5-million-tourism-investment-shaping-paralimni-s-future
In a significant development within the Famagusta province, specifically in the municipality of Paralimni, a noteworthy €9.5 million investment project is currently underway in the tourism sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-secretary-of-state-commits-to-reunified-cyprus-on-independence-day
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken extends best wishes to Cyprus on its 63rd Independence Day, expressing America's commitment to a united Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-prices-surge-by-3-in-latest-billing-cycle
In a recent development, electricity prices have witnessed a notable uptick, surging by 3% when compared to the preceding month. Christina Papadopoulou, the spokesperson for EAC (the electricity authority), elucidated that a significant portion of this increase, amounting to 1.20%, is earmarked for third-party entities rather than being allocated to AHK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/government-faces-mounting-criticism-over-six-month-stumble
If a governing coalition in a state aspiring to be European were to make as many mistakes and omissions as the Christodoulides government has in just six months, it would face strong opposition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vassos-eliades-at-the-cyprus-cocktail-festival-2023
We are pleased to announce the participation of Vassos Eliades in the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, a signature event of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-warns-of-24-increase-in-cancer-cases-by-2035
According to the Cancer Registry in Cyprus, we have about 4,000 new cases of cancer a year and ''if no decisive action is taken immediately, cancer cases are expected to increase by 24% by 2035, making it the leading cause of death in the EU'', said the Minister of Health, Popi Kanari, in her address at the First Oncology Forum held on Saturday by the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/violent-clashes-between-tenants-and-property-owners-as-rents-spike-700
A craftsman in Turkey, who has been diligently paying rent for two decades, now finds himself threatened with eviction due to an unexpected rent increase of nearly 700%. His monthly rent has surged from 3,200 Turkish lira (110 euros) to a staggering 25,000 lira (867 euros)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rory-mcilroy-sparks-europe-s-ryder-cup-victory
Shane Lowry has said that Europe's 2023 Ryder Cup triumph sits right alongside his Open victory at Portrush in 2019....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/25-new-asylum-examiners-to-speed-processing-and-deter-migrant-arrivals
The Asylum Service of Cyprus has taken a significant step to enhance the efficiency of processing asylum applications by appointing 25 additional asylum examiners, according to Minister of Interior Constantinos Ioannou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-celebrates-63rd-independence-anniversary-with-impressive-military-parade
Cyprus marked its 63rd independence anniversary with a grand military parade that showcased the unwavering commitment of the National Guard to ensure the nation's security....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-independence-in-the-face-of-threats
The independence of the Republic of Cyprus is a response to all those who are plotting the dissolution of our state entity, said the Minister of Defense, Michalis Georgallas, after the conclusion of the military parade for the anniversary of Cyprus Independence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/50-years-of-cyprus-rally-excellence
The Cyprus Rally, marking its remarkable 50th edition, promises an exhilarating spectacle from October 6 to 8, 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-ski-resort-shuts-down-forever
Due to the effects of global warming that have led to a lack of snow, a ski resort in the French Alps, La Sambuy, has decided to cease operations permanently....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-net-interest-income-doubles-amid-ecb-rate-hikes
The Cypriot banking system's net interest income (NII) saw a remarkable doubling in the first half of 2023, marking an annual increase of 100%, primarily due to the ongoing rate hikes by the European Central Bank (ECB) aimed at tackling rising inflation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deputy-minister-proposes-joint-tourist-packages-with-saudi-arabia
Cypriot Deputy Minister, Costas Koumis has proposed joint tourist packages between Saudi Arabia and Cyprus, focusing on the Saudi City of Neom which lies about two hours from Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-s-military-called-to-combat-daily-shootings-and-bombings
Sweden’s prime minister on Thursday said that he’s summoned the head of the military to discuss how the armed forces can help police deal with an unprecedented crime wave that has shocked the country with almost daily shootings and bombings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lexus-reliably-number-one-for-reliability
Fashions come and fashions go, but with each year that passes Lexus reliability remains constant. The lasting quality of its vehicles has been validated yet again with the number one ranking in the annual What Car? Reliability Survey for a seventh time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/california-boosts-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers-to-$20-per-hour
California is raising the minimum wage for fast food workers, marking a hard-won victory for those workers and union organizers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-senate-chairman-eyes-turkey-s-f-16-deal
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s new chairman on Thursday said he would look at Turkey’s $20 billion Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet deal and that more issues than Sweden’s ascension to NATO would affect the decision on lifting his predecessor’s longstanding hold....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/online-applications-open-for-child-tuition-and-feeding-subsidy-scheme
As of August 28, 2023, parents of eligible children up to four years old can apply for the Child Tuition and Feeding Subsidy Scheme through a dedicated online platform. The initiative aims to provide financial support to parents for early childhood education and nutrition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-cyprus-recognized-by-international-tax-review-as-national-transfer-pricing-firm-of-the-year-for-the-5th-consecutive-time
For the fifth consecutive year, EY Cyprus was named Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year by the International Tax Review (ITR) in recognition of the high-quality tax services offered. ...