https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/accusations-against-von-der-leyen-shake-re-election-bid-as-brussels-elite-speak-out
Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term as president of the European Commission has been dented after accusations of favouritism in the selection of a fellow party member to a lucrative new job.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-suspends-combat-unit-leave-amid-iran-s-threat-of-revenge
Israel has suspended leave for combat units and increased its air defense readiness due to potential missile or drone threats from Iran. This action comes after senior Revolutionary Guard commanders were killed in a Syrian airstrike earlier this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-ministry-suffers-€880-000-in-drug-warehouse-damage
In a session before the Parliament's Health Committee, officials reported €880,000 in damages to 149 pharmaceutical preparations, affecting 105,401...
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/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/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/global-maritime-alliance-implements-fees-to-curb-ship-emissions
At the latest meeting of the International Maritime Organization, a coalition of 60 member states made a joint decision to levy fees on greenhouse......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-details-akamas-park-s-future-promises-change
Minister of Agriculture Maria Panayiotou announced plans for administrative investigation......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/christodoulides-talk-of-inclusion-did-actions-match-his-words
Last week, President Christodoulides attempted to address the declining popularity he faced after a year of governance marked by individual crises and a premature reshuffle. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-extends-financial-aid-to-tornado-victims
The Council of Ministers, led by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, has decided to provide financial aid for damages caused by the tornado in the Limassol district on February 14....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-guard-s-death-raises-questions-on-cyprus-justice-system
Revelations surrounding the death of National Guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou, emerging years after the incident, have sparked both sensation and concern about the functioning of the criminal justice system in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-calls-for-urgent-refugee-return-evaluation
Minister for the Interior Constantinos Ioannou raised the need to review the status of Syria as a safe or not destination for the purposes of returning of refugees and migrants, during his intervention at the Justice and Home Affairs Council of the EU, according to a press release....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-record-4-388-new-voters-joining-european-elections
To date a total of 4,388 new voters have been registered to vote for the June 9 elections, of which 1,386 concern Europeans residing in Cyprus for the forthcoming local administration elections. There were also 34 applications from Europeans for the European elections.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eib-turns-down-funding-for-great-sea-interconnector-project
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has declined to finance the Great Sea Interconnector project, linking Cyprus, Greece, and Israel. Kyriakos Kakouris, EIB Vice President, confirmed the decision, stating that no new funding request has been submitted by the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotel-berengaria-€40m-revival-sparks-environmental-debate
Positively, the Environmental Authority has conditionally approved the revival and operation of Hotel Berengaria and the construction of houses in Prodromos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-police-pursue-allegations-of-human-trafficking
Yesterday, a new case of human trafficking for the purpose of labor exploitation was referred to the Nicosia Criminal Court....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-economic-mood-sours-in-february
In February 2024, economic sentiment in Cyprus witnessed a decline, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI-CypERC) dropping by 2.1 points compared to January, according to the University of Cyprus Economics Research Center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pillar-two-readiness-and-technology
As per our previous publications and alerts, we had the opportunity to communicate a significant development - the introduction of BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two or Global Minimum Tax. The European Union unanimously adopted a directive in December 2022 (the ''Minimum Tax Directive''). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leaked-documents-reveal-extent-of-china-s-hacking-operations
A significant data breach has exposed over 570 files and documents related to Chinese hacking activities, shedding light on the scale and effectiveness of China's cyber espionage operations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phone-ringing-debt-ignored-cyprus-faces-loan-repayment-hurdles
Despite efforts to reduce Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) in Cyprus, the lingering burden continues to weigh heavily on the country's economy and society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-adopts-pay-as-you-throw-system-to-tackle-surging-municipal-waste
The Statistical Service of Cyprus reveals a 5% surge in municipal solid waste, reaching 615,000 tonnes in 2022. Per capita waste generation stands at 673 kg, ranking Cyprus the 5th highest in the EU. With 77.5% disposed of in landfills, the nation is gearing up for a "Pay as You Throw" (PAYT) system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-fined-$354-9-million-in-new-york-civil-fraud-trial
Former US President Donald Trump faces a hefty fine of $354.9 million (£281.6 million) following a civil fraud trial in New York. Including interest, he must pay at least $453.5 million (£359.9 million).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-confirms-extensive-gas-find-in-cronos-2-project
The Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry announced the successful completion of the assessment drilling operations for "Cronos-2" within Block 6 of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-biodiversity-under-threat-eu-commission-acts
The European Parliament's Petitions Committee (PETI) remains vigilant regarding complaints about EU environmental legislation in Cyprus's Akamas region, following a recent debate in Brussels.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-berengaria-comes-the-development-of-the-highlands
In recent months, work on the historic Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, a €35 million project, has come to a standstill. But this is only temporary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-banks-wary-of-cypriot-student-accounts
The impact of Cyprus being deemed a high-risk destination continues to reverberate even in European Union countries, with remnants of its troubled past lingering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-president-s-trustworthiness-too-good-to-be-true
On the 17th of April 2022, I delved into the enigma of the Christodoulides phenomenon, marveling at the unprecedented surge of public adoration that preceded his formal candidacy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-grapples-with-energy-project-crisis
The firm spearheading one of the Republic of Cyprus' most ambitious energy ventures, Terminal F.P. at Royal, finds itself grappling with challenges that threaten its completion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-forgets-vice-presidency-son-s-death-in-document-probe
A recent report from special counsel Robert Hur has shed light on President Biden's retention of documents pertaining to military and foreign policy, particularly concerning Afghanistan and other matters of national security deemed sensitive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-highlights-smallest-resident-population-at-pournara
The outlook for Cyprus in relation to migration is positive, as in 2023 a 46% reduction in irregular migrant applications and a 66% increase in returns have been achieved, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said on Wednesday....
