https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€26-340-in-bounced-checks-in-march
In March 2024, a total of 15 bad cheques, amounting to €26,340, were issued, with 6 individuals (5 legal entities and 1 natural person) being listed in the preliminary registry of the Central Information Register (CIR) for dishonoured cheques.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-stumped-on-declared-cash
The question of the whereabouts of over 90 million euros in cash allegedly spent by travelers arriving in Cyprus through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the last 15 months remains unanswered by competent state authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officer-s-patrol-car-not-a-taxi-remark-preceded-woman-s-tragic-end
A police officer who conversed with 28-year-old Kyriaki over the phone before her tragic demise outside the Agii Anargyri Police Station has provided insights into his statement, ''the patrol car is not a taxi.''
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meet-e-kofini-a-tool-to-lift-veil-on-food-prices
The Ministry of Agriculture is gearing up to unveil a cutting-edge digital tool aimed at bringing greater transparency to the often murky world of agricultural product pricing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/insights-of-the-first-women-leaders-forum
On Tuesday, 26/03/24 the Women Leaders’ Forum 2024-IMH took place at Hilton in Nicosia. During the forum, business and professional sector leaders shared their insights on building, sustaining...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fortifying-digital-banks-and-battling-cyber-threats
The period we are going through raises serious concerns about the security of critical digital infrastructures. Among these, the most significant are those of banks, and in this direction...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/intruders-strike-in-limassol-steal-€51-000-from-russian-investor
Authorities are investigating a robbery case involving a 36-year-old Russian entrepreneur who fell victim to a theft during a cryptocurrency transaction.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/women-driving-the-future-alina-sauer-s-mission-at-bmw
In an era where women are increasingly making their mark in traditionally male-dominated fields, Alina Sauer stands out as a shining example of female leadership in the automotive technology sector...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhodes-island-initiates-special-visa-for-turkish-tourists
Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-impact-as-over-3-000-migrants-hit-record-highs
The recent promising developments in the realm of migration patterns may soon be relegated to history if proactive measures aren't swiftly implemented to address the recent surge in arrivals.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-secretary-general-set-to-discuss-cyprus-divide-with-tatar
The United Nations Secretary-General will meet with the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Friday at the headquarters of the international organisation......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-6-2-increase-in-average-monthly-earnings-for-q4-2023
The average gross monthly earnings of employees in Cyprus during the fourth quarter of 2023 saw a notable increase compared to the same period in 2022, according to provisional data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-smoking-in-cars
In Cyprus, lighting up a cigarette in your car could cost you a hefty sum if kids are riding along. It's one of those lesser-known traffic violations that could hit your wallet hard - a whopping 300 euros!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-voice-cloning-raises-alarm-as-us-and-uk-forge-landmark-ai-safety-pact
A new form of deepfake technology, known as voice cloning, has recently surfaced, raising concerns about its potential misuse. OpenAI, a prominent tech company,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finland-12-year-old-child-fatally-shoots-classmate
A 12-year-old child opened fire in a classroom at Viertolan Koulu school in Vantaa, Finland, killing one classmate and seriously injuring two others before being apprehended by police Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sofia-and-bucharest-airports-open-doors-to-schengen-zone
Airports in Sofia and Bucharest on Sunday removed passport check points for those departing to or arriving from most European Union member states as Bulgaria and Romania partially joined the Schengen open-travel zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragedy-strikes-in-ayia-napa-as-swimmer-dies-on-beach
A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday (31/03) when a swimmer took his last breath on a beach in the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-calls-for-gaza-ceasefire-and-hostage-release-on-easter
Pope Francis renewed his calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages in a peace-focused Easter Sunday address, marking Christianity's most important day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/200-brits-rejected-daily-due-to-passport-rules
Simon Calder, a travel correspondent at the Independent, highlights a concerning trend: approximately 200 UK nationals face rejection at EU airports......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspect-nabbed-in-high-stakes-cable-heist
Authorities have cracked down on a brazen cable theft operation, culminating in the arrest of a 33-year-old suspect from Limassol, thrusting the sleepy village of Kandou into the spotlight of criminal intrigue.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-insurance-organization-fines-40-providers-€80k
The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) has imposed fines totaling 80 thousand euros on over 40 health providers in 2023 for abuses within the General Healthcare System (GHS), according to data obtained by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-court-sentences-man-to-10-years-for-rape-conviction
The Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca imposed sentences today on a 67-year-old man, with the highest being 10 years for the crime of raping a woman.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-sneak-peek-of-landmark-nicosia-s-new-spa-and-wellness-facilities
As progress continues on The Landmark Nicosia, the capital's premier lifestyle destination, MHV unveils exclusive glimpses of the forthcoming spa and indoor wellness facilities. Set to reopen under Marriott's Autograph Collection, the revitalized hotel promises a fusion of modern luxury and Cypriot heritage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tougher-regulations-loom-for-tobacco-heat-sticks-in-europe
European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers’ new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were designed to exploit just months after their launch.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mykonos-faces-tourism-crisis-amid-declining-numbers
Despite promising signs for other parts of the country as regards the number of flights and seat bookings for the 2024 tourism season, Mykonos is seeing a decline in both indices for the second year in a row.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-you-ready-to-lose-an-hour-of-sleep
Get ready to adjust your clocks because daylight saving time is making its comeback this Sunday, March 31st....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-s-night-sky-lights-up-with-pink-martini-s-30th-anniversary-tour
A delightful musical cocktail in the heart of summer!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/halloumi-wins-reprieve-as-eu-grants-five-year-transition-period
Cyprus' iconic Halloumi cheese remains a protected designation of origin (PDO) after the European Union granted a crucial five-year grace period to comply with production specifications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-industrial-output-soars-with-4-2-surge
Cyprus’ Industrial Production Index surged to 99.5 units (base year 2021=100), marking an annual increase of 4.2% compared to the same period in 2023, according to data released on Thursday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legal-maneuvering-clouds-thanasis-inquest-verdict-on-may-10th
In a culmination of legal proceedings, the coroner's inquest into the death of 26-year-old national guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou concluded today, with a decision slated for May 10th.
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