https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/averof-s-podcast-musings-and-the-flip-flop-chronicles
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. Averof has appeared on a podcast again – how does he manage to do it all? – to question why they are celebrating 24 percent when they considered 26 percent disastrous during the Presidential elections! ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/philippine-foreign-secretary-to-visit-cyprus-for-high-level-talks
Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo will make an official visit to Cyprus on Friday, June 21, at the invitation of his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos. Manalo will also be received by President Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-conclusion-of-aydin-dikmen-s-artifact-saga
The case involving Aydin Dikmen, the Turkish antiquities thief, reached its conclusion on Tuesday, June 6th, as the Munich Court of Appeal ruled on the return of remaining artifacts:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-foul-play-in-dr-michael-mosley-s-death
The autopsy conducted on British TV presenter and author Dr. Michael Mosley, who was found dead on a Greek island on Sunday morning after a days-long search, has revealed no signs of foul play, according to local sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-of-tv-doctor-michael-mosley-found
The body of British TV doctor Michael Mosley, missing for four days, was discovered on the Greek island of Symi, near a cave complex close to Agia Marina. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/passenger-traffic-up-at-larnaca-and-paphos-airports-amid-drop-in-hotel-bookings
Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports increased by 4.26% in May 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-embassy-denies-zelensky-casino-purchase
The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Cyprus has firmly denied allegations that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has purchased a casino in Kyrenia. In a recent statement,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/900-tourists-in-cyprus-affected-by-fti-group-bankruptcy
Around 900 tourists who purchased travel packages from the German-based FTI Group, which has recently filed for bankruptcy, are currently in Cyprus, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-rejects-fti-group-s-bailout-plea-leading-to-bankruptcy
FTI Group, Europe’s third-largest travel provider, declared bankruptcy today following unsuccessful negotiations with the federal government, impacting 11,000 employees and tens of thousands of travelers currently on holiday or with future bookings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hoteliers-express-concern-over-slowdown-in-summer-bookings
The chair of the Cyprus Hotel Association (PASYXE), Thanos Michaelides, expressed concerns over a summer slowdown in bookings, fearing that 2024 might end with fewer reservations compared to last year. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dr-nicolas-p-mastrogianopoulos-at-the-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
Dr. Nikolas P. Mastroyiannopoulos is the Founding Managing Partner of W11 Ventures. He is a non-executive director on the Board of Directors of the Green Energy Group in Limassol, and the CIM Business School in Nicosia Cyprus and the Chairperson of the Techisland Health Cluster Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/do-adults-and-children-truly-navigate-death-differently
It’s only really when our time comes that we will know and understand what it’s truly like to die....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/10-year-old-in-police-custody-over-livadia-school-vandalism
At Voroklini Police Station, a 10-year-old is expected to testify today, accompanied by his parents, regarding his alleged involvement in an incident of vandalism that occurred on Holy Saturday afternoon at Livadia Primary School....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pick-up-your-voter-books-by-june-6
The election commissioner announced on Tuesday that the voter registration books of new voters, registered in the supplementary electoral rolls of April 2, 2024, have been prepared and transmitted to the Community and Parish Leaders for collection by the voters or their proxies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-media-and-language-sector-shrinks-while-eu-expands
The number of people working as authors, journalists or linguists in the EU increased by 9.1% in 2022 compared to 2017, while in Cyprus the number......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-hotspots-where-cypriots-are-headed-to-this-easter
The Easter festive period can actually be described as the vanguard of the summer holidays for Cypriots who choose to holiday outside Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriots-opting-for-easter-holidays-abroad
According to the Association of Cyprus Tourism Agents (ACTA), a substantial number of Cypriots are opting for Easter holidays abroad, as indicated by recent figures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-shine-bright-as-they-prepare-for-paris-2024
In a remarkable display of athletic prowess, Cypriot athletes are making waves across Europe, leaving their mark in various sporting disciplines and raising hopes for a triumphant showing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-airfares-hit-20-30-increase-from-2019-to-2023
Throughout the summer of 2023, air travel across Europe witnessed a significant uptick in prices, with fares soaring 20 to 30% higher compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to recent data from E data.E. released in October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-president-files-€2m-defamation-lawsuit-against-author
Former President Nicos Anastasiades has taken legal action against Makarios Drushiotis, alleging defamation stemming from claims made in the books ''Mafia State'' and ''The Gang.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-a-satirical-take-on-current-affairs
I begin today's column with a clarification: there is no issue of institutional credibility in Cyprus. There is, however, an issue of credibility regarding the individuals representing the institutions. Now that we've cleared that up, let's move on....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lags-in-online-book-shopping
Cyprus ranked lowest in the European Union for online purchases of printed or digital books, magazines, or newspapers in 2023, according to Eurostat data released on World Book Day. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-prime-minister-confirms-delay-in-rwanda-deportation-flights
The Rwanda deportation scheme will not begin until the summer, Rishi Sunak admitted on Monday, acknowledging a further delay to the policy even as MPs and peers began debating it for the final time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/summer-optimism-in-cyprus-tourism-despite-regional-uncertainty
Tourism in Cyprus soared last March, boasting a 9.8% increase, welcoming 202,256 travelers. From January to March 2024, arrivals hit 415,251, marking a 5.4% rise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greece-ferry-bookings-open-on-wednesday
The Deputy Ministry of Shipping announced the commencement of the third season of operation for the Cyprus-Greece Maritime Passenger Link in a press conference held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-gears-up-for-easter-holiday-travel
With the Easter holidays on the horizon and favorable weather beckoning, Cypriots are organizing their getaways, both domestic and international. As the country's hotels prepare to open at full capacity next week, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/navalny-s-unfinished-story-to-speak-beyond-the-grave
A memoir written by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny before his death will be published later this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multicultural-children-s-story-celebration-lights-up-european-writers-day
Read Library and the University of Nicosia Library recently co-organized a two-day event titled ''A Multicultural Celebration of Children's Stories'' in honor of European Writers' Day, as prompted by the European Commission. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/venice-introduces-entry-fee-for-day-trippers
In a move aimed at tackling over-tourism, Venice, Italy, has unveiled new regulations for 2024, including restrictions on tour group sizes and the introduction of a €5 entry fee for day-trippers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mafia-state-author-stands-firm-i-can-back-up-every-word-with-evidence
Makarios Drousiotis, author of the book ''Mafia State,'' testified before the Anti-Corruption Authority under Gabrielle Louise McIntyre, with his session lasting a full four hours....
