https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-eu-shake-up-includes-higher-schengen-visa-fees-stricter-border-checks-and-key-new-citizenship-rules
In 2024, the European Union implemented several significant changes impacting the Schengen Area and EU citizenship rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-found-dead-in-jetblue-landing-gear-compartment
On Tuesday, JetBlue confirmed that two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of one of its planes after it completed a flight from New York....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-the-european-artificial-intelligence-ai-act-will-transform-auditing-and-financial-reporting-and-the-crucial-role-of-the-external-auditor
The European Union took a bold step in August 2024 by adopting the AI Act, a landmark regulation designed to ensure that Artificial Intelligence systems are safe, ethical, and transparent. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-eu-and-south-america-strike-historic-trade-deal-amid-controversy
The European Union and Mercosur, a bloc of four South American countries, have finalized a landmark trade deal after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement establishes a massive market of 700 million people, removing tariffs on over 90% of goods traded between the two regions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/business-loans-on-the-rise-in-cyprus-but-consumer-borrowing-takes-a-hit
Cyprus experienced a rise in net new loans in October, driven primarily by businesses borrowing more, especially for amounts exceeding €1 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/green-line-regulation-boosts-trade-but-challenges-remain
The Green Line Regulation, which defines the legal framework for the movement of goods, people, and services between the government-controlled areas and the northern Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus, remains a vital tool for the country’s reunification,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-schengen-conundrum-amid-unresolved-division
Cyprus remains caught in a political and logistical bind as Bulgaria and Romania prepare to join the Schengen free-movement area on January 1, 2025, according to a report by Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-poised-to-join-u-s-visa-waiver-program-after-key-final-steps
Cyprus is on the verge of joining the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, with just a few minor issues remaining to be addressed, according to a report by Dorita Yiannakou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-food-prices-leave-cypriot-households-struggling
A recent survey reveals that consumers in Cyprus are increasingly worried about their financial future, as rising food costs and economic challenges weigh heavily on households....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/magical-christmas-with-lidl-the-lidl-christmas-movie
Every year, Lidl's Christmas campaign reinforces its position as the go-to partner for a magical holiday season, offering a diverse product range and celebrating the spirit of sharing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-join-european-crackdown-on-unsafe-truck-and-bus-driving
Cyprus Police will step up roadside inspections on truck and bus drivers from Nov. 11 to 17 as part of a Europe-wide initiative to reduce traffic accidents and promote safer roads. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/urgent-airbag-recall-thousands-of-cars-in-cyprus-at-risk
Thousands of vehicles in Cyprus may be equipped with potentially dangerous Takata airbags, as the recall process for these defective products remains incomplete. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/america-decides-today-key-points-on-the-us-election
In one of the most pivotal U.S. elections in recent decades, the nation heads to the polls today as Kamala Harris faces off against Donald Trump. The race appears tight, polarizing American society while drawing worldwide attention. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-targets-traffic-offenders-with-new-photo-radar-e-toll-systems
Cyprus is gearing up to roll out two new systems to better enforce traffic violations captured by radar cameras and to ensure fines reach offenders who have avoided detection or failed to pay up. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tram-derails-in-central-oslo-injuring-four-people
A tram crash in central Oslo on Tuesday morning injured four people, including the driver. The incident occurred when the blue tram, carrying around 20 passengers, derailed and collided with a computer shop on Storgata, one of the city’s main streets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/safety-measures-ignored-as-two-students-injured-in-school-incidents
In light of a recent ban on mobile phones in secondary schools, discussions about student safety have intensified following two serious incidents in schools, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/using-ai-to-steal-your-homes-from-under-your-nose
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game for real estate scams, making it easier for criminals to pull off tricky schemes like deed theft....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-elon-musk-s-$1-million-giveaway-to-voters-raises-legal-red-flags
Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), has committed to giving away $1 million daily to voters who sign his political action committee's (PAC) petition supporting constitutional rights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-migrant-transfer-deal-with-albania-gains-eu-support
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni feels vindicated in her approach to immigration, as a recent agreement with Albania is emerging as a "model" that several EU member states are now openly discussing, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-luxury-resort-tied-to-russia-s-$230m-magnitsky-scandal
Cypriot police are close to completing an investigation into allegations connecting a luxury resort to one of Russia’s biggest financial scandals, the Magnitsky case, according to police officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-checks-98-of-passengers-in-under-10-minutes
During the months of July and August, 98.9% and 97.8% of passengers, respectively, have been served at security checks in less than 10 minutes, at Larnaca airport while at the passport control points at departures......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-border-crackdown-sparks-eu-tensions-over-immigration-policy
In a report in this Sunday's Kathimerini by Pavlos Xanthoulis, Germany’s decision to tighten immigration controls and reintroduce land border checks has raised concerns about the future of the Schengen Agreement and the European Union’s unity on migration policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-tightens-borders-affecting-travelers-across-europe
Germany is about to make a big change at its borders, and it could affect a lot of people. Starting September 16, 2024,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/halloumi-s-status-under-review-in-september-meeting
The Monitoring Committee on the renowned Cypriot white cheese, Halloumi, will convene for its first meeting in the last week of September, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment Maria Panagiotou has told CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/august-sees-deadliest-week-on-cyprus-roads-in-2024
Cyprus has seen a troubling increase in road fatalities so far this year compared to the same period last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-s-recurring-pollution-problem-calls-for-stronger-government-action
A recurring pollution problem in the Limassol sea has once again provoked strong reactions from citizens, highlighting a lack of coordination among state departments. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hundreds-of-cyprus-telecom-installers-lose-licenses-over-new-exam
Approximately 600 telecommunications installers in Cyprus, responsible for tasks such as setting up telephone and internet lines, have been left without the necessary licenses to continue their work, despite having legally operated for years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sharp-increase-in-bounced-checks-for-july-2024
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has reported a notable increase in bounced checks for July 2024, according to preliminary data from the Central Information Register (CIR)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/20-year-old-arrested-for-attacking-police-in-late-night-incident
Shortly after midnight, Polemidia police officers conducting crime prevention checks in Limassol encountered a 20-year-old man pushing a motorcycle with its engine off. When approached, the man assaulted one officer by pushing him backward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/multicare-elite-–-the-new-top-tier-health-plan-from-universal-life
Universal Life, the insurance company with the most experience and expertise in the Health sector in Cyprus, proudly announces the launch of MultiCare Elite....
