https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-tens-of-thousands-snag-caribbean-golden-passports-for-$100-000
Tens of thousands of passports have been obtained by Russians, Iranians, Chinese and others from Caribbean nations, granting them visa-free travel to European countries, according to a report by the European Commission....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-takes-action-against-misinformation-on-meta-and-tiktok-after-hamas-attacks
The European Commission has announced an investigation into the dissemination of "false information" and "illegal content" on social networks like Meta (Facebook, Instagram) and TikTok....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-appeals-for-eu-coordination-on-refugee-challenges
Cyprus calls for coordinated action at the EU level to deal with a possible new influx of refugees as a result of the war between Hamas and Israel, Interior Minister, Constantinos Ioannou, said during the first day of the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-unveils-east-med-action-plan-to-stem-migration-flows
The European Commission has unveiled an EU Action Plan for the Eastern Mediterranean in anticipation of the forthcoming meetings, including the Justice and Home Affairs Council scheduled for October 19 and the European Council on October 26-27....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-ranking-officer-s-connection-to-organized-crime-exposed
Nikos Loizidis, the president of the Police Force branch of the Equality Guild, has raised serious concerns about a member of the authority responsible for investigating complaints and allegations against the police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspense-builds-as-foreclosure-deadline-nears-and-creditors-seek-solutions
Cyprus is nearing the end of the suspension of divestments of primary residences worth up to 350 thousand euros, but a solution remains elusive regarding open funds tied to the divestment framework. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ursula-von-der-leyen-to-address-cyprus-problem
The European Commission has reaffirmed its position on the Cyprus issue in a letter penned on behalf of its President Ursula von der Leyen and addressed to the Famagusta Association of Great Britain President Dr Vassilis Mavrou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investment-funds-hit-record-high-at-€2-9-billion
Assets investment by investment funds in Cyprus rose to €2.9 billion in the second quarter of this year, reaching the highest point ever, manifesting the sector’s growing contribution to the Cypriot economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-third-place-in-the-economist-economic-pentathlon
With three gold and two silver medals, Cyprus ranks third in The Economist’s economic pentathlon which has calculated how the 27 EU member states perform on the five major challenges facing them, namely demand/inflation, debt, demography, decarbonisation and decoupling from the world’s autocracies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-surge-of-violence-in-the-middle-east
The latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing Arab-Israeli dispute....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scandal-involving-subsidies-for-t-c-land-use-sparks-outrage
A recent 2022 Audit Office report raises concerns about the use of Turkish Cypriot and state land in Cyprus. Roughly 30 companies and individuals receive substantial subsidies from the Cyprus Agricultural Payments Agency, despite some lacking state contracts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-biggest-baddest-warship-now-in-the-east-med
The United States this week dispatched a group of warships, including the USS Gerald Ford, to support Israel following the brutal attacks by Hamas militants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gates-and-kyriakides-forge-global-health-partnership
In a meeting held on Wednesday (11/10), Bill Gates conferred with EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unusual-school-incident-as-teacher-accused-of-cutting-student-s-hair
In an incident that came to light today, a mother alleged that her son's hair was cut by a teacher at a high school in Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-greek-cypriots-and-turkish-cypriots-are-the-same
Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots are the same, said Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday at the opening of Ümit İnatçı's art exhibition, “Universalis Spiritus,” in Nicosia. He noted that this principle has guided his efforts to reunite the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-code-of-conduct-for-officials-introduced
The Council of Ministers has officially adopted the Code of Conduct for government members, announced the Deputy Government spokesman. This development signifies a significant step towards establishing a clear set of ethical guidelines within the government....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-urges-de-escalation-amid-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has drawn global attention as the death toll rises, with over 1,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis reported dead. Calls for peace have intensified amid the escalating violence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ferreira-commits-eu-support-to-pyla-deal-implementation
The European Commission will support the implementation of the agreement reached on Pyla, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira said, welcoming the agreement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-cyprus-organised-an-event-on-the-implementation-and-implications-of-the-european-corporate-sustainability-reporting-directive-csrd
EY Cyprus has organized an event to present the challenges that many Cypriot companies will face in implementing the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-secures-pyla-buffer-zone-agreement
In a recent statement, the United Nations has announced a breakthrough in Pyla. According to their announcement, they have reached arrangements that are poised to bring resolution to the ongoing situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/targeted-fuel-and-heating-reductions-in-government-s-considerations
The Cyprus Electricity Authority has announced a 3% increase in electricity prices for upcoming bills. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-president-s-startling-revelation-about-food
In April 2022, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, said on his Telegram channel: “Our food is our silent weapon. Silent — but formidable."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-in-europe-with-anti-femicide-law
Cyprus encourages all States to acknowledge the existence of femicide, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the UN Ambassador Andreas Hadjichrysanthou has said, noting that the Cyprus Parliament has adopted a law on femicide which was the first of such piece of legislation in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-inflation-relief-plan-for-october-s-end
At the end of October, the government is expected to announce measures to alleviate the impact of inflation, while at the beginning of 2024 the government plans to implement the new green tax on fuels, together with compensatory measures, said the Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos, while handing over the 2024 state budget to the President of the Parliament, Annita Demetriou.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/executives-club-of-cyprus-announces-youth-tech-fest-cyprus-2023
The Executives Club of Cyprus is delighted to announce the forthcoming Youth Tech Fest Cyprus 2023, accessible at www.youthtechfest.com....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-seeks-centralized-energy-storage-solution
As part of the Save and Upgrade plan, only eight applications have been submitted thus far for the installation of home storage systems. It's important to note that these grants exclude new homes, which are expected to meet almost zero energy consumption standards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-s-silent-pension-raises-eyebrows
Both the President of the Republic and members of Parliament have emphasized the necessity of legislative regulation to put an end to the simultaneous receipt of public employee pensions and salaries by political officials.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-warns-of-24-increase-in-cancer-cases-by-2035
According to the Cancer Registry in Cyprus, we have about 4,000 new cases of cancer a year and ''if no decisive action is taken immediately, cancer cases are expected to increase by 24% by 2035, making it the leading cause of death in the EU'', said the Minister of Health, Popi Kanari, in her address at the First Oncology Forum held on Saturday by the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doxa-komodromou-reveals-shocking-truths-about-her-resignation
In a recent interview with "Kathimerini," former Deputy Government Representative Doxa Komodromou shed light on the controversy surrounding her resignation, which was closely tied to the issue of overtime payments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-net-interest-income-doubles-amid-ecb-rate-hikes
The Cypriot banking system's net interest income (NII) saw a remarkable doubling in the first half of 2023, marking an annual increase of 100%, primarily due to the ongoing rate hikes by the European Central Bank (ECB) aimed at tackling rising inflation....
