https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-warns-of-non-performing-loan-surge-amid-economic-challenges
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) issued a warning on Monday, cautioning about the potential influx of non-performing loans (NPLs) driven by high-interest rates and inflation, which are impacting households' disposable income and businesses' profitability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-s-plea-to-russia-to-reshape-diplomatic-landscape
"I would like to ask the Russian leadership and the Russian people to reconsider their policy on Cyprus, especially after what happened in Ukraine and what is happening in the world with a multitude of global changes," Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told the Russian state news agency TASS - as reported by the latter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/which-city-will-win-culture-capital-2030-in-cyprus
Deputy Minister of Culture, Vasiliki Kassianidou, announced on Monday that the official process was launched through which the cities of Cyprus are invited to submit an application to claim the title of the 2030 European Capital of Culture.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-media-law-shift-sparks-concerns-for-journalists
It doesn't come as a shock that, in the debate over the European Media Freedom Act between EU Council member states and the European Parliament, the EU Council incorporated a paragraph into its negotiating stance, stating that national security should be an exception when prohibiting surveillance of journalists and related practices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-porn-industry-high-tech-hub-exposed
For many years, the Republic of Cyprus, due to its art visa law, served as a hub for white flesh trafficking....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/synagermos-firmly-in-opposition-says-paphos-mayor
In an exclusive interview with ''Kathimerini,'' Paphos Mayor Phaidonas Phaidonos asserts that any speculation about Synagermos aligning with the Christodoulides government is definitively put to rest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-environmental-issues-and-minister-s-decision
There have been signs and monsters about the works being done in Akamas and the breaches of the conditions of the Special Ecological Assessment (SEA) but the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Xenophontos, is still not sure that he should order a disciplinary investigation to be held accountable....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-and-cyprus-to-strengthen-global-collaboration
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Director General for Europe, Peter Wilson and the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Kyriacos Kouros chaired the first annual review of the UK-Cyprus Memorandum of Understanding....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-opposes-georgia-s-port-plan
In a bid to revolutionize freight travel, Georgia's Anaklia project aims to cut travel times and boost trade volumes significantly by 2030....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-denies-plans-to-visit-ankara-after-erdogan-s-offer
President Christodoulides put an end to the DISY-government-opposition political confrontation from Brussels, in response to a report in the newspaper "Truth" which, citing sources, referred to an invitation by Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, to the President of the Council of Europe - on the sidelines of the brief, informal meeting between the two in the framework of the Climate Summit (COP 28) in Dubai....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-highlights-75-reduction-in-african-arrivals
In bilateral meetings held in Geneva, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou emphasized the shift from illegal to legal migration channels, as stated in a press release by the Interior Ministry on Friday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-joins-elite-with-third-plea-for-€152-3m
Acting Permanent Secretary of DG Growth at the Finance Ministry, Andreas Zachariades, said on Thursday that as of Friday, Cyprus will be among the first ten EU member states that have submitted the third payment request from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism of the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-considers-plan-with-iom-to-boost-international-workforce
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has conveyed to IOM (International Organization for Migration) Director General Amy Pope Cyprus' willingness to look into implementing a pilot programme to attract labour force from third countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mall-of-cyprus-unveils-extended-free-parking-hours-for-christmas
The Mall of Cyprus decided to extend the hours (from 2 to 4 hours) for free parking ahead of the festive period, as reported in «K» the marketing manager of the mall, Giorgos Pissis, noting that this decision started from 01/12 and is valid until 31/12....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tesla-recalls-over-2m-vehicles-following-autopilot-safety-concerns
In response to safety concerns related to its Autopilot system, Tesla is initiating a massive recall, impacting more than 2 million vehicles across its entire model range....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-cyprus-ceo-on-65-years-challenges-and-future-strategies
Deloitte Cyprus celebrates 65 years of presence on the island, playing a major role in the financial affairs of the state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-employees-brace-for-25-30m-euro-salary-squeeze
The agreement signed with unions PASYDYS and SEK is set to bring an annual cost of 25-30 million euros, impacting state employees and those in the wider public sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/relocating-250-000-palestinians-to-cyprus
The US website GIS/Defense & Foreign Affairs has published a report implicating Cyprus, particularly the occupied territories, in connection with the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-astrobank-residential-and-commercial-properties-for-sale
AstroBank is selling residential and commercial properties in various areas of Cyprus such as Larnaca, Paphos and Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-overtime-dilemma-–-george-vassiliou-s-proposal
Only a young John Kapodistrias, with his wit and cunning, can rescue this troubled land from the folly of officials and citizens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-consortium-s-march-deadline-for-aphrodite-gas-field-revamp
The consortium licensed for Cyprus’ ''Aphrodite'' gas field will update the development and production plan of the field by March 31, as announced by the Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, George Papanastasiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/crisis-averted-as-cyprus-and-chevron-reach-compromise
The resolution of the dispute between the Republic of Cyprus and Chevron Cyprus Limited, the manager of the Aphrodite field, can be seen as a compromise satisfying both parties. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shines-as-one-of-google-s-favorite-travel-searches-in-2023
According to a report by cntraveller.com, Cyprus stands out among the destinations most sought-after on Google in 2023. This comes in a year that has seen a return to pre-pandemic levels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arachova-faces-unrest-as-oliver-slaying-triggers-online-boycott
In the enchanting town of Arachova, situated at the base of Mount Parnassos, a distressing event has stirred waves of unease. The recent brutal killing and torture of an 8-year-old Husky named Oliver have prompted an online boycott targeting the winter resort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversy-erupts-as-schools-implement-voucher-scanning-systems-for-needy-students
The decision by certain schools to install systems for scanning vouchers of needy students, enabling them to receive their food, has sparked strong reactions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-struggles-with-hungary-s-blockade-on-ukraine-s-accession-and-funding-release
Efforts to prepare for the summit of the 27 European Union heads of state continued in a tense atmosphere until Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-macron-honors-architect-of-notre-dame-s-restoration
In a poignant visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral, President Emmanuel Macron commemorated the one-year countdown to its scheduled reopening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-s-alleged-plan-to-resettle-palestinian-refugees-raises-concerns
Turkey is reportedly strategizing the resettlement of Palestinian refugees, aiming to relocate up to 250,000 individuals from the Gaza Strip to Kurdish-inhabited regions in southeastern Turkey and the occupied territories of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outcry-erupts-over-treatment-of-palestinian-prisoners
A series of videos aired by Israeli television networks, depicting numerous Palestinian detainees clad only in underwear and blindfolded, has ignited a social media storm of criticism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mitsotakis-and-erdogan-s-cyprus-talks-heat-up
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who met in Athens on Thursday, referred to the Cyprus issue during their joint statements to the press....
