https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eyes-key-eu-portfolio-in-von-der-leyen-s-second-commission
As EU member states finalize the 26 names for Ursula von der Leyen's second European Commission......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-57-beach-theft-cases-make-11-arrests
The Cyprus Police are investigating 57 cases of thefts from beachgoers across various beaches on the island, according to Police Spokesman Christos Andreou. Since the start of the summer, police have made 11 arrests.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hollywood-cheers-biden-s-exit-backs-harris-for-2024
Hollywood figures have largely welcomed President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, marking a shift in sentiment from recent weeks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/city-council-revokes-honorary-title-for-us-senator-robert-menendez
The Paphos City Council has revoked the decision to award U.S. Senator Robert Menendez the title of Honorary Citizen of Paphos and the Golden Key of the City....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bbf-proud-sponsor-of-the-year-for-limassol-nautical-club-at-road-to-paris-2024-press-conference
BBF, the Official Sponsor Partner of the Limassol Nautical Club (LNC) for the year 2023-24, proudly attended a Press Conference held at the LNC premises on Friday, 12 July 2024, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lot-polish-airlines-expand-routes-to-cyprus-for-2025
LOT Polish Airlines has announced the resumption of flights to Larnaca Airport, marking a significant return after a two-year hiatus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/construction-of-youth-housing-in-occupied-cyprus-to-begin-next-month
Within a month, construction will commence on social housing projects for young people in the occupied areas of Morphou and Gerolakkos, according to "Prime Minister" Unal Ustel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/higher-than-normal-temps-to-persist-through-mid-august
Higher than normal temperatures and heatwave episodes are expected for the rest of July until almost the mid of August, according to the Cyprus Department of Meteorology and the Climate Watch of the German Meteorological Service (DWD) for the eastern Mediterranean region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/skinny-fox-bids-adieu-to-nicosia-s-dining-scene
Skinny Fox, a celebrated dining destination in Nicosia known for its gourmet dishes and warm ambiance, has announced it will permanently close its doors early next month, bidding farewell to its loyal patrons and culinary community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-celebrates-8m-passengers-milestone-at-larnaca-airport
Wizz Air, the most sustainable airline globally*, is delighted to announce a significant milestone at Larnaka International Airport, with the airline reaching 8 million passengers traveling to and from Larnaka International Airport since commencing operations in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legal-challenges-mount-over-vasilikos-terminal-abandonment
Cyprus is preparing for significant changes in its energy sector following the formal termination of the contract between the Natural Gas Infrastructure......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/armed-convoy-of-800-fighters-from-paphos-to-nicosia-marred-by-tragedy
In recent months, a freshly painted bus from another era has been placed in a shelter near the roundabout at the Paphos General Hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-financial-hit-as-chinese-consortium-exits-energy-project
Following the public admission by Energy Minister George Papaconstantinou, the agreed separation between Cyprus' Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (ETYFA) and the Chinese consortium CPP-METRON Consortium Ltd (CMC Ltd) is imminent, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's printed edition of Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-unilever-to-cut-1-3-of-its-office-jobs-in-europe
Unilever, one of the largest distributors of consumer goods such as Dove, and BEn & Jerry's, Lipton, Knorr, etc., has announced plans to eliminate a third of its office-based roles in Europe by the end of 2025, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-grapples-with-energy-future-amid-interconnector-debate
The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) has summoned ADMIE, the country's electricity grid operator, for a crucial meeting on July 15 to discuss new data that could potentially alter a decision barring charges to Cypriot consumers ahead of the Great Sea Interconnector project's implementation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/burberry-announces-hundreds-of-redundancies-following-share-price-drop
British fashion house Burberry is set to make hundreds of redundancies after a significant drop in its share price. The layoffs will primarily affect employees in the UK, according to a report by the Telegraph....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-european-effort-to-combat-desertification-in-rural-areas
Cyprus participates in a new project aimed at combating desertification in rural areas of Southern Europe and Northern Africa, the Cyprus Institute said in an announcement on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-warns-nicosia-to-reverse-delays-in-power-grid-project
The ambitious electricity interconnection project linking Cyprus with the European power grids through Greece faces significant hurdles as tensions rise between Athens and Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-funds-drive-cyprus-organic-plant-production-with-€5-2m
The Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organization (CAPO) has disbursed over 5 million euros to beneficiaries under Action A.A. 1.4 - Organic Plant Production of Cyprus' Strategic CAP Plan for the 2023-2027 programming period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/visually-impaired-paralympian-blocked-from-competing-due-to-uk-guide-dog-policy
A Paralympic swimmer set to compete in this summer’s Games says his career is at risk after post-Brexit policy changes barred him from flying in and out of the UK with his guide dog....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kedipes-hits-€1-36b-milestone-in-state-aid-repayments
KEDIPES has announced a €60 million cash repayment made on June 26, 2024, as part of its ongoing efforts to repay state aid received by the former......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-gains-green-light-for-100-acquisition-of-hellenic-bank
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (the “CySEC”) approved on 25 June 2024, the publication of the Takeover Bid Document for the acquisition by Eurobank S.A. of up to 100% of the issued share capital of Hellenic Bank, whose shares are listed on the Main Market of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (“CSE”).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sklavenitis-expands-to-27-stores-with-papantoniou-deal
Sklavenitis Cyprus has announced the integration of Papantoniou Supermarkets into its network....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-minister-vafeades-calls-for-fair-climate-laws-in-shipping
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades spoke of the need to prevent the side effects of legislation to tackle climate change on the shipping sector and ports, during discussions in the Transport Council of the EU held on Tuesday in Luxembourg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chevron-frederick-university-offer-scholarships-for-female-engineers
Frederick University and Chevron are announcing three full scholarships for the academic year 2024-25 for new female students who will enrol in any of the undergraduate programs of study of Frederick University’s School of Engineering in the academic year 2024-25....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-biden-eases-path-to-citizenship-for-500-000-undocumented-spouses
President Joe Biden is set to announce a major reform to U.S. immigration policy, offering up to 500,000 undocumented spouses of American citizens an easier path to legal status and U.S. citizenship. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-cyprus-launch-strategic-dialogue-post-blinken-kombos-meeting
Cyprus and US confirmed Monday the strategic aspect of their relationship and set the timetable for the beginning of the Strategic Dialogue which is going to be starting in September....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-alleges-human-trafficking-at-occupied-zone-universities
The Republic of Cyprus has filed a complaint against "academic institutions" in the occupied areas to the European Association for Quality Assurance......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-and-uk-universities-slip-in-global-rankings
MIT continues to dominate the QS World University Rankings for the 13th year in a row. The latest rankings, which measure both job prospects and sustainability, show Imperial College London jumping to the second spot. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schools-to-close-early-on-friday-due-to-heatwave
Education Minister Athina Michaelidou defended the government's decision to suspend classes early on Friday due to soaring temperatures, calling it a balanced approach despite inevitable discontent....
