https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-nationals-to-require-electronic-travel-authorization-eta-starting-next-year
Nationals of the 27 European Union Member States traveling to the United Kingdom will need to apply for an electronic travel authorization (ETA) starting next year, which will cost them almost €12....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australian-embassy-celebrates-50-years-of-diplomatic-ties-with-cyprus
A wonderful reception took place yesterday within the historic walls of Nicosia, as the Australian embassy commemorated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/burisma-owner-may-have-bidens-on-tape
Shocking revelations in Washington suggest the owner of Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company registered in Cyprus, said he had secretly recorded phone conservations with Joe Biden as 'insurance policy' while accusations continue to build up against the FBI for redacting crucial information from a document alleging bribery and corruption...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-touches-base-with-cypriot-meps
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides will elaborate on Tuesday morning before the European Parliament plenary in Strasbourg on his proposal for a more active involvement of the EU in efforts to lift the deadlock in the Cyprus problem and immediately resume negotiations for a Cyprus settlement within the agreed UN framework...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-pledge-to-safeguard-cyprus-reputation
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides has stressed that the government will not allow a very small minority of people in the country to tarnish Cyprus' reputation, which was built after many years of effort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tackling-vulgarity-and-impunity-in-politics
MP Andreas Themistocleous' recent display of vulgarity is just one example of a more significant issue within politics, and unfortunately, it won't be the last. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/almost-130-000-out-of-court-fines-imposed-on-road-safety
In a recent interview with Chief Sergeant Tasos Asiikkis of the Traffic Department at the Police Headquarters, some astonishing numbers regarding the implementation of photo-recording cameras have come to light....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-holiday-scam-protecting-yourself-when-booking-online
An increasing number of individuals are opting to plan their vacations online, a trend that, as observed in previous years, carries potential risks and pitfalls. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-outcry-over-traffic-violations-of-mobile-camera-operators
Camera operators working for a photo verification company are grappling with a complex and challenging situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-speed-camera-van-blockers
Traffic police officials are calling on rogue drivers not to block speed camera vans by deliberately parking their vehicles directly behind, warning them of fines in case they get caught...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-warns-of-vat-consequences
With the deadlines long expired and the saga of amending the Value Added Tax Law to apply the reduced rate of 5% to specific residential square meters dragging on, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos sounds the alarm, emphasizing the palpable risk of Cyprus being taken to the European Court and fined....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surge-in-fraudulent-accommodation-scams-targets-holidaymakers
The director of the Electronic Crime Sub-Directorate, Andreas Anastasiades, has issued a warning about a surge in fraudulent activities where criminals are posing as tenants or owners of houses, apartments, and hotels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-party-protests-dog-shelter-conditions
The Green Party – Citizens' Cooperations is arranging a demonstration to bring attention to what they consider to be unacceptable conditions at the municipal dog shelter in Ayioi Trimithias, Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-urged-to-simplify-visa-process-for-turkish-government-opponents
The Co-chairperson of the German Left Party, Martin Schirdewan, wants Germany to facilitate visa application procedures for Government opponents in Türkiye, and offer a simplified political refugee admission process for them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-calls-for-stronger-anti-corruption-measures
In a seminar organized by the Cyprus Bar Association on "Independent Anti-Corruption Authority: legislation, practice, and challenges," President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, emphasized the government's commitment to combating corruption and promoting political accountability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schengen-visa-processing-delays-impact-turkish-citizens
Citizens of Türkiye have started to consider traveling to destinations other than those in the European Union/Schengen Area as they keep on facing Schengen visa processing delays as well as long waiting times for available appointment slots.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/an-effective-foreclosure-framework-is-important-says-finmin
An effective and functional foreclosure framework is crucial for encouraging borrowers to restructure their debt, due to the high stock of non-performing loans (NPLs), the Cyprus Ministry of Finance said in a press release on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/corruption-on-the-island-of-saints
The millions - some say billions - that we lost as a state due to the corruption of various officials are not enough. Now we will have to pay additional funds to bring in "esteemed legal experts" from abroad - specifically from Great Britain - to assist in the investigations. Clearly, we are rapidly heading back to an era where corruption was limited, somewhere around 1950....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-conceals-details-in-revived-us-visa-waiver-talks
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides suggested on Monday that ongoing efforts to secure a US visa waiver was an example of a 'new level of relations' between Nicosia and Washington, while providing little details on the process but adding that his government’s position on sanctions against Russia was 'in line' with American goals as outlined recently by the US Ambassador...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/divestments-trigger-a-risk-of-backlash-in-the-recovery-fund
As Cyprus races against time to secure €1.1 billion in grants and loans from the Recovery Fund (NextGenerationEU) by June 2026, a new challenge arises. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-in-new-asylum-applicants-per-population-but-overall-numbers-decrease
Cyprus had the highest rate of new applicants for asylum compared to its population in February 2023, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU. At the same time, however, new asylum applications have significantly reduced compared to last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-bus-safety-32-complaints-only-this-year
The House Transport Committee scrutinized the safety of buses, particularly those transporting students and citizens, during its session on Thursday, May 25. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-looks-forward-to-hosting-next-3-1-summit
During a reception held by the Embassy of Israel in Nicosia to commemorate Israel's 75th independence anniversary, Cyprus's Defense Minister, Michalis Giorgallas, expressed that Nicosia eagerly looks forward to hosting the next political level 3+1 meeting involving Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the USA before the year's end. Additionally, Cyprus plans to host the 9th Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Trilateral Summit in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legendary-rock-icon-tina-turner-dead-at-83
Tina Turner, the American-born singer who left a hardscrabble farming community and abusive relationship to become one of the top recording artists of all time, died on Wednesday at the age of 83....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australian-citizens-collaborate-to-repatriate-cypriot-treasures
Thirty-six (36) Cypriot antiquities were successfully repatriated from Australia on May 20, thanks to the generous initiative of Australian citizens who voluntarily returned the antiquities in their possession to Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-hidden-ashtray-a-presidential-mishap
On Tuesday afternoon (23/05), the President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, warmly welcomed former President Nicos Anastasiades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyriakides-our-goal-now-medicines-for-all
"I have always envisioned a European Health Union, where the European Union would be intimately connected to every citizen regarding health matters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-slammed-with-record-€1-2-billion-fine-over-user-data-handling
Meta was hit with a record 1.2 billion euro ($1.3 billion) fine by its lead privacy regulator in the European Union for its handling of user information and given five months to stop transferring users’ data to the United States....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/restoring-a-wounded-reputation
Last March, a publication by the Financial Times revealed the move of three shareholders of PWC Cyprus to resign from the audit firm and establish the company Kiteserve. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-agents-set-up-shop-in-cyprus
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is reportedly setting up shop in the Republic of Cyprus, with the move taking place as US-Cypriot cooperation has been expanding on multiple levels...
