https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-people-are-working-from-home-thanks-to-the-pandemic
The proportion of those employed that work from home in the European Union has increased after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eva-hits-cyprus-showers-storms-and-hail
The Department of Meteorology has issued a Yellow Warning in effect from 12:00 noon until 20:00 on Monday evening, as locally strong thunderstorms are expected to affect the region from time to time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/op-ed-why-inequality-is-growing-in-the-us-and-around-the-world
U.S. income inequality grew in 2021 for the first time in a decade, according to data the Census Bureau released in September 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prepare-for-a-rainy-weekend-live-image
Today will be mostly clear, but after noon, developing clouds will bring isolated showers or thunderstorms, especially in the mountains. Winds will be variable, light, and 2 to 3 Beaufort at first, then gradually shift southwest to northwest, light, to 3 Beaufort, and locally up to a moderate 3 to 4 Beaufort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/showers-and-isolated-thunderstorms-when-will-the-dust-subside-live-image
A weak low-pressure system is present in the area. There will be sporadic, sparse dust in the air, but it should stop early on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurostat-electricity-prices-up-by-32-in-cyprus
In the first half of 2022, average household electricity prices in the European Union increased sharply compared with the same period in 2021, from 22.0 euros per 100 kWh to 25.3 euros per 100 kWh, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hourly-labor-costs-in-2020-was-at-€18-10-with-some-exceptions
Based on the findings of the Labor Cost Survey (LCS) conducted by the Cyprus Statistical Service, the hourly labor cost was set at €18.10 with 2020 serving as the benchmark year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-tornado-touches-down-in-dali-video
On Monday afternoon (31/10), heavy rainfall and strong thunderstorms were recorded in various areas of the island, while a tornado was confirmed in the Dali area at noon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/winds-dust-and-rain-who-will-be-impacted-by-inclement-weather
The mostly clear weather that has prevailed over the last few days will not last long, as the new weather forecast predicts showers, isolated storms, strong winds, and an outbreak of dust. All of this is expected to result in a slight drop in temperature, bringing it closer to normal for the season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-most-misspelled-words-in-the-world-cyprus-residents-struggle-to-spell-minuscule
There are more than 171,000 words in the English language, so it’s only natural that we might misspell a few of them every once in a while....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-days-of-perfect-weather-from-the-mountains-to-the-sea
With the three-day weekend rapidly approaching (since the October 28 holiday falls on a Friday just before the weekend), many Cypriots have already planned excursions and trips for the day or the entire weekend. Of course, the weather plays an important role in what activities we choose to do....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-a-vacation-is-less-expensive-than-staying-at-home
Can a vacation be less expensive than staying at home? That is exactly what EasyJet told British citizens, and the vacation package it offered for a trip to Egypt sold out in less than 24 hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/op-ed-when-journalism-takes-precedence-over-the-news
Long-standing Cypriot journalism dysfunctions have come to light as a result of the Primate of the Church's declining health, and they can in no way be excused under the guise of informing the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/workplace-accidents-decreased-in-2020-but-severity-of-nearly-50-not-specified
In 2020, almost 2.7 million non-fatal work accidents resulted in workers being absent from work for four days or more in the EU, while 3,355 work-related accidents were fatal, according to data released by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-annual-inflation-rate-at-9-0-lower-than-eu-s-9-9
The euro area's annual inflation rate was 9.9% in September 2022, up from 9.1% in August and up from 3.4% a year earlier, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/showers-and-thunderstorms-affected-areas
The region's barometric low is moving east and weakening, with weak high pressure expected to arrive on Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/youth-unemployment-in-cyprus-in-2021-at-14-2-compared-to-13-across-the-eu
The youth (people aged 15–29 years) unemployment rate in the European Union fell to 13.0% in 2021, from 13.3% in 2020, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/70-less-wildlife-in-the-world-in-less-than-half-a-century
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reported a steep decline in the world's wildlife population in a report released last Thursday. The figures show a 69% drop from 1970 to 2018, a drop of less than half a century....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-controversies
The three front-runners for the presidency of the republic laid out their objectives and ideas for tackling various issues and the nation's shift to a digital economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-milk-meat-and-coffee-still-affordable
According to the Consumer Protection Service's Price Observatory, price increases of up to 21% and price decreases of up to 13% were observed between September 14 and October 12....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-extra-cautious-over-cyclone-from-west
Weather officials in Cyprus have issued a yellow warning for daytime Sunday due to heavy thunderstorms affecting parts of the island, as cyclone activity west of the island is moving southeast...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/average-employee-gross-earnings-up-3-2-in-2021
The average gross monthly earnings of employees for 2021 increased by 3.2% compared to 2020 to €2,067, reaching a decade high....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/op-ed-cyprus-is-bursting-like-a-fat-guy-out-of-his-leotard
Cyprus’ changing demographics are causing havoc to the real estate market, accentuating socio-economic imbalances and creating polarised communities. A bit dramatic? Let’s see....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fall-weather-makes-a-move-but-still-shy
Alternating weather systems are affecting Cyprus following last week’s transitional weather, with suspicious clouds sticking around until Friday while full-fledged unsettled conditions are expected through the weekend...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-future-of-the-banking-sector-is-digital-green-and-social
The future of the banking sector is digital, green and social, said the participants at the 3rd online FMW Conference, titled "Banking System: New Challenges and Opportunities". The Conference also highlighted the contrast between trying to tame inflation by raising interest rates and supporting vulnerable groups to avoid social unrest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-achieves-highest-growth-in-nearly-two-decades-reports-record-global-revenue-of-us$45-4b
EY announced combined global revenues of US$45.4b for the financial year ending June 2022 (FY22), an increase of 16.4% in local currency (13.7% in US dollars). This marks one of the most successful years in the history of the organization with the highest growth seen in nearly two decades attributed to the EY NextWave strategy to deliver long-term value for EY people, clients and society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/october-feel-arrives-as-spotty-showers-move-in
Temperatures are dropping rapidly in Cyprus after an unusual scorching weekend, with spotty showers and thunderstorms expected in different areas throughout the week...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-issues-rare-heat-warning-in-fall-month
A heat warning went into effect Sunday late morning for Cyprus’ inland areas, with maximum temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius and levels dropping back down as rain clouds move in early next week...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€100-increase-in-average-gross-monthly-earnings-in-q2-2022
The average gross monthly earnings of employees increased by €100 in the second quarter of 2022, according to provisional data, published by Cyprus Statistical Service on Wednesday. In particular, they reached €2,081, compared to €1,982 in the same period of 2021, recording an increase of 5%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-evs-are-a-flop-in-cyprus-…-so-far
It's only a 150-kilometer drive across Cyprus; well below how far an average electric vehicle can drive on a single charge. Range anxiety — a major barrier in the shift to EVs — shouldn't be a thing....
