https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-change-made-deadly-hurricane-helene-500-times-more-likely
As Hurricane Milton nears Florida, fueled by an unusually warm Gulf of Mexico, new research highlights how climate change is driving more intense storms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-agenda-summit-2024-underway-shaping-cyprus-tech-future
The Digital Agenda Summit 2024 kicked off this morning at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, bringing together top industry leaders, government officials, and tech experts from around the region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-economy-shows-resilience-growth-outpaces-eu-average
The Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, Christodoulos Patsalides, has called on banks to consider the social dimension of their pricing policies......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-coordinates-with-eu-trio-on-2025-presidency
Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos met in Luxembourg with his counterparts from Poland and Denmark regarding the preparation of the Cypriot......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-highlights-breast-cancer-screening-upgrades
President Nikos Christodoulides announced the addition of three new cancer screening programs for both men and women during his address at the 20th annual "Pink Silhouette Walk" organized by Europa Donna Cyprus, in Nicosia, on Saturday, in a bid to raise awareness on breast cancer.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-startups-take-the-spotlight-at-the-digital-agenda-summit
This year’s Digital Agenda Summit will feature some of Cyprus's most exciting startups, showcasing how they've turned their innovative ideas into real-world success. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-head-of-soul-publishing-aleksandra-sulimko-at-the-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit
Aleksandra Sulimko is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at TheSoul Publishing, where she drives the company’s operational excellence, alignment, and best management practices across the business....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-must-embrace-unity-to-find-peace-says-un-official
''If we hope for a settlement to the Cyprus issue, Cypriots must learn to live together on the island again,'' says UN Official Colin Stewart....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inflation-slows-to-0-7-in-september-due-to-falling-oil-prices
Inflation hit a three-year low due to the fall in oil prices in September 2024, rising at a rate of 0.7%, according to data released by the Statistical Service on Thursday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in September 2024 increased by 0.38 units to 118.48 units compared to 118.10 units in August 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-prices-in-cyprus-rise-2-5-year-on-year-in-q2-2024
Τhe House Price Index for the second quarter of 2024 amounts to 112.86 units, according to preliminary estimate of the Statistical Service. Compared to the Index of the corresponding quarter of 2023, the Index increased by 2.5%.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-cyprus-issues-its-annual-transparency-report-fostering-resilience-creating-enduring-value
Deloitte Cyprus issued its 13th Transparency Report covering the period from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperatures-rise-to-31°c-inland
Today, the weather will be mostly clear, though local cloud cover may develop around midday and early afternoon, possibly bringing isolated showers in the mountains.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/switzerland-approves-border-change-italy-yet-to-finalize
Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their Alpine border due to the melting of glaciers, a result of climate change....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lucky-joker-ticket-in-kokkinotrimithia-wins-€18-6-million-jackpot
A single ticket has made one individual extraordinarily wealthy following the 2812th JOKER draw, as they secured a prize of €18,694,681.21. The winning ticket, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-erupt-at-akrotiri-against-israeli-airstrikes-and-british-military-bases
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the British Bases in Akrotiri, Cyprus, on Sunday, voicing their opposition to Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and southern Lebanon and calling for the withdrawal of British military bases from the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-rise-of-applied-regulatory-compliance-from-theory-to-practice
As regulatory expectations continue to soar, it is clear that firms must shift from mere consultation to actionable compliance. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-lights-coming-to-latsia-geri-roundabout
New traffic lights will soon be set up at the Latsion-Geriou roundabout, located near Nicosia General Hospital. This change is in response to increased traffic expected from the opening of the JUMBO store and new businesses in the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amendment-introduced-to-share-geopolitical-risks-equally-on-gsi
Late last night, Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy introduced an important amendment that aims to share the geopolitical risks equally between Greece and Cyprus for the Great Sea Interconnector, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-construction-raises-concerns-at-latchi-tourist-site
Authorities are grappling with a series of planning violations at a tourist complex in Latchi, Cyprus, being developed by Israeli interests....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sahara-desert-turns-green-after-rare-heavy-rains
The typically dry and barren Sahara Desert is experiencing an unusual burst of greenery following heavy rainfall in early September. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/businesses-in-cyprus-can-benefit-economically-from-policies-for-fewer-cars
Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting pedestrian-friendly and bicycle-friendly policies, amid growing concerns over the climate crisis and the need to reduce air and noise pollution. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-shares-surge-4-6-on-first-day-back-in-athens
Bank of Cyprus shares surged on their first day of trading at the Athens Exchange, reaching €5.00, marking a notable return to the Greek financial market after seven years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fall-of-the-man-who-held-the-powerful-accountable
In the famous film ''Dead Poet's Society'', Welton is an exclusive private boarding school for the American elite, where tradition reigns supreme. The school is conservative and strict, with its main values encapsulated in the motto: ''Tradition, Honor, Discipline, Excellence.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-backs-un-call-for-israel-to-end-occupation-in-palestine
According to a report by Kathimerini's Christos Bouris, Cyprus has supported a United Nations resolution urging Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories within a year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electric-cars-outnumber-petrol-cars-in-norway-for-the-first-time
Norway has made history by becoming the first country where electric vehicles (EVs) now outnumber petrol cars. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-refuses-dutch-request-to-leave-asylum-system
In a surprising move, the Netherlands has requested an opt-out from the EU migration and asylum system, just days after Germany reintroduced border controls. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-join-world-leaders-at-un-s-summit-of-the-future
Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, is expected to participate in the Summit of the Future, a high-level global summit convened by the United Nations (UN), which will take place on Monday 23rd of September 2024 at the UNHQ in New York....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/floods-across-europe-kill-16-evacuations-intensify
Torrential rain and severe flooding in central and eastern Europe have claimed at least 16 lives, with numerous individuals still missing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-majority-of-eu-funds-with-minor-tax-reform-pending
The European Commission has given Cyprus the green light for most of its request for €152 million in funding as part of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience plan, which aims to boost economies after the pandemic. Out of 38 goals Cyprus needed to meet, 37 were approved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fitch-upgrades-hellenic-bank-s-rating
Fitch Ratings has raised Hellenic Bank’s (HB) support rating from ‘bb-’ to ‘bb’, thanks to a similar boost for Eurobank S.A., which owns a majority stake in HB. This change reflects Eurobank’s growing role and influence over HB....
