https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surgery-cost-inquiry-leads-to-heated-confrontation-with-doctor
The Patient Rights Observatory of the Federation of patient associations of Cyprus (OSAK) has recently received complaints regarding various issues related to healthcare services in Cyprus....
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/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/negotiations-on-cyprus-eez-and-chevron-continue-amid-disagreements
Two days of negotiations regarding the development plan (FDP) for block "12" ("Aphrodite") within the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) have concluded in Nicosia. These discussions involved the Ministry of Energy and senior officials from the consortium responsible for its management, which includes Chevron, Shell, and NewMed Energy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-bears-held-illegally-in-nicosia
Veterinary Service officials have uncovered a startling discovery at an establishment in Nicosia, revealing that two bears were being held in captivity without the required licenses. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/august-2023-petroleum-sales-up-2-3
The total sales of petroleum products amounted to 124,832 tonnes in August 2023, recording an increase of 2.3% compared to August 2022, according to data published by the Statistical Service on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/loans-gain-€8-5-million-momentum
Total loans in August recorded a net increase of €8.5 million, following a significant decrease of €100 million the previous month. Meanwhile, for a second consecutive month, deposits saw a net decrease, amounting to €175.5 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-buyers-flock-to-cyprus-real-estate
Recent data on property sales in Cyprus reveal distinct trends in different provinces. Notably, the real estate landscape in Nicosia contrasts sharply with that of coastal provinces....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-clears-the-air-on-carry-on-baggage-fees
From now on, traveling by plane will be a different process for millions of passengers in Europe who wish to travel with carry-on baggage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/just-a-breath-away-from-a-new-tourism-record
Hermes Airports statistics reveal that August achieved an unprecedented milestone in air traffic, with a total of 1.516 million passengers. When examining this figure in terms of arrivals and tourist arrivals, it amounts to 511,387 arrivals. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-immunologists-say-about-covid-shot-side-effects
It's officially fall, and that means pumpkin spice lattes are back—and that a new COVID-19 booster is available....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nearly-€158-000-in-fines-imposed-for-undeclared-and-illegal-labor
In a series of targeted measures and inspections by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and the Ministry of Interior, 204 illegal workers and 98 undeclared workers were found to be working at businesses, and as a result, administrative fines of €157,900 were issued against these companies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-appointment-sparks-tensions-in-new-york-talks
The appointment of a UN envoy on Cyprus was rejected by Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, during his meeting on Saturday with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres in New York. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-high-is-too-high-before-tax-relief-kicks-in
Diesel prices have dipped by nine cents per liter at gas stations compared to late August, while unleaded 95-octane petrol is now six cents cheaper....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-honors-xenophon-kallis-advocate-for-the-missing
Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides, expressed his sorrow for the passing of Xenophon Kallis, noting his dedication to the struggle to ascertain the fate of the missing persons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/menendez-faces-corruption-charges-cash-and-gold-bars-found-in-home
Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey is facing corruption charges, accused of secretly aiding Egypt's authoritarian government and using his political influence to protect a friend in exchange for cash and gold bars. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-unveil-bold-dual-vaccination-strategy
Cyprus' Ministry of Health has unveiled its vaccination strategy for the upcoming fall/winter season, targeting COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. Key highlights include:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/foreign-demand-fuels-cyprus-real-estate-boom-as-local-interest-wanes
Demand in the real estate market remained steady from January to August despite rising prices, but interest has gradually waned, according to Paul Loizou, CEO of Ask Wire. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-encryption-shields-child-abusers-in-shadows
Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to roll out encrypted messaging on his platforms will let child abusers “hide in the dark”, according to a government campaign urging the tech billionaire to halt the move....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/consumers-revolt-as-rising-prices-trigger-surge-in-complaints
In recent months, the Pancyprian Consumers Association has been inundated with consumer complaints, particularly following the reinstatement of excise duty on fuel and the termination of electricity subsidies. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-inflation-skyrockets-to-3-1-in-august
The annual inflation rate in Cyprus saw a rise to 3.1% in August 2023, up from 2.4% in July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-minister-addresses-un-on-pyla-and-cyprus-problem
Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos began his contacts in New York, on the sidelines of the High Level Week of the 78th UN General Assembly.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-famous-artist-botero-breathes-his-last-at-91
Fernando Botero, the Colombian whose voluptuous pictures and sculptures of overstuffed generals, bishops, prostitutes, housewives and other products of his whimsical imagination made him one of the world’s best-known artists, died Friday in Monaco. He was 91....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-bonds-dive-as-ecb-battles-inflation-surge
The value of Cypriot bonds held by the Eurosystem has dipped below €7 billion as the European Central Bank takes measures to combat inflation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/7-68-million-people-await-hospital-treatment-in-england-a-record-high
The number of people in England waiting to start routine hospital treatment has hit a record high....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-fence-erected-at-pournara-migrant-reception-center
The Interior Ministry has announced the installation of a second reinforcing fence around the perimeter of the ''Pournara'' reception center in Kokkinotrimithia, Nicosia district. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/90-winter-flight-schedule-boosts-tourism-hopes
Airlines based in Cyprus are planning to operate 90% of their flights during the upcoming winter season, as revealed by Maria Kouroupi, the Director of Communications and Marketing at Hermes Airports, in an interview with "K." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unprecedented-disasters-prompt-urgent-calls-for-risk-assessment-review
Unfortunately, this year has been a game changer in terms of risk prediction as the scale and impact of recent disasters has been unprecedented, Dr. George Boustras, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-surge-electricity-rates-hold-steady
Fuel prices are set to rise by 2-2.5 cents per liter for diesel and slightly less for unleaded gasoline, effective today at petrol stations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-of-uk-researcher-for-spying-fuels-uk-s-china-policy-reevaluation
The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has reignited a fierce debate about the future of the United Kingdom’s relationship with Beijing....
