https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-standby-as-christmas-cases-skyrocket
Health officials in the Republic of Cyprus went on high alert Monday after 1925 coronavirus cases were announced, confirming local predictions about a spike after Christmas weekend but local experts still needing time to understand the situation better...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-majority-in-the-occupied-territories-are-in-favor-of-the-adoption-of-the-euro
The majority of those living in the occupied territories support the changeover to the euro to reduce the effects of the crisis due to the fall of the Turkish pound, according to the latest part of the poll by the Center for Migration, Identity and Rights Research (CMIRS)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/updated-measures-for-people-arriving-from-the-uk
Due to the rapid increase in Omicron cases in the United Kingdom, all passengers entering the Republic of Cyprus from the United Kingdom over the age of 12 and regardless of vaccination coverage or previous illness are required to do the following:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/safe-pass-arrest-sheds-light-on-giant-loophole
A man at a local store in Limassol was arrested on Wednesday after police officers who asked to inspect his Safe Pass determined the document did not match his ID card, but not everyone is on the same page regarding secondary inspections at the door...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christmas-on-borrowed-cash-for-many
One in four households will take on credit card debt to buy food and presents this festive season, according to the 2021 study of the European Consumer Payment Report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dubai-ruler-must-pay-ex-wife-$700m-in-divorce-settlement
A British court on Tuesday ordered the ruler of Dubai to pay his ex-wife and their children close to 550 million pounds ($730 million), in one of the most expensive divorce settlements in British history....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-ship-oruc-reis-to-continue-hydrocarbon-exploration
The Antalya station issued a navigational telex (Navtex) late Thursday announcing that the Turkish ship Oruc Reis will continue its seismic exploration mission in the sea area between southern Turkey and the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus through January 31....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-lira-blows-through-15-to-dollar-ahead-of-rate-decision
The Turkish lira dropped to an all-time low beyond 15 against the dollar on Thursday ahead of another expected interest rate cut by the central bank, which has fallen in line with President Tayyip Erdogan’s risky new economic program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-fined-790-000-euros
The Central Bank of Cyprus said it has imposed a fine amounting to €790,000 to Bank of Cyprus, the island’s largest lender over failure to comply with τhe anti-money laundering law and the CBC directive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mammoth-1-3-billion-euro-fine-to-amazon
Italy's antitrust watchdog said on Thursday it had fined Amazon 1.13 billion euros ($1.28 billion) for alleged abuse of market dominance, in one of the biggest penalties imposed on a U.S. tech giant in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/my-snowman-a-musical-for-young-audiences
“It’s Christmas Eve and the whole town is asleep. But the girl, sad, wide awake and all alone in her room is looking out the window hoping for a miracle: If only her Snowman would come alive and be her best friend, the friend she so desperately needs…”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-face-criticism-in-double-murder-case
A man is being accused of double murder in the case of two Russian women, with police being criticized on social media for initially missing the burial site and officials responding that the discovery was made possible following a tough suspect interrogation late at night...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clarifications-min-health-for-the-new-measures-the-exceptions-for-telework
In a written announcement, the Ministry of Health clarified the new measures that were decided upon during yesterday's meeting of the Council of Ministers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-of-health-announces-new-measures
Minister of Health Michalis Hadjipantelas held a news conference today at noon to announce stricter measures in order to reduce the growing number of coronavirus cases recorded on a daily basis in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-technology-sector-can-become-the-new-mainstay-of-the-cypriot-economy
These are some of the key conclusions that emerged from the findings of a survey conducted last October by IMR/University of Nicosia™ on behalf of the non-profit organisation TechIsland. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/increased-risk-of-depression-due-to-the-use-of-social-media-according-to-research
The use of social media is associated with an increased risk of depression, according to a new American scientific study. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-subsidies-for-electric-vehicles
The car market is going through a difficult period, as evidenced by the statistics of new motor vehicle registrations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-cheats-death-after-army-bullet-shatters-window
A local man thanks his lucky stars after saying his vehicle was struck by a stray bullet, with defense ministry officials acknowledging a shooting practice was taking place nearby but also raising questions over the alleged incident...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/the-pandemic-adversely-affected-students-mental-health
The effects of the Covid-19 disease pandemic on the quality of life and mental health of students in Cyprus are recorded in a study published in September 2021 by the Frederick University Mental Resilience Research Unit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-chief-prosecutor-drops-by-to-check-on-cyprus
Europe’s newly-appointed chief prosecutor paid a visit to the Republic of Cyprus on Monday, where she held talks with the island’s Law Office in an effort to iron out Nicosia’s administrative challenges and concerns in the EU’s fight against corruption...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-flexes-muscle-puts-warship-in-eastern-mediterranean
France showcased its military muscle Monday with a tour of its new frigate Auvergne in the eastern Mediterranean,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covscan-cyprus-starts-running-on-trial-basis
Door greeters at supermarkets started using the android app CovScan on Monday to verify the authenticity of their customers’ Safe Pass documents, but the program will run on a trial basis for two weeks following criticism that consumers and businesses had little time to prepare...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pfizer-pill-clinical-trials-show-89-protection-against-severe-covid
The Pfizer pill against coronavirus showed high efficacy against possible hospitalization, in second phase clinical trials conducted by an independent committee of scientists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alexoui-and-rudolf-acquitted-in-glykas-case
A Nicosia criminal court has acquitted Alexoui and Rudolf of attempted murder charges, following a lengthy prosecution based solely on a victim witness and a changing story that captivated court watchers and legal minds on the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-makes-covscan-mandatory-but-questions-remain
Door greeters at supermarkets and other businesses will have to use an android app when checking Safe Pass, according to a Cabinet decision, but the policy going into effect on Monday has left many questions unanswered with citizens calling even pharmacies to get the latest scoop...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-puts-up-new-fight-for-squeaky-cheese
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is taking to task European Union decisions on halloumi/hellim, the island’s famous cheese, saying they favor Greek Cypriots and leave their counterparts in the north at the mercy of inspectors approved by the south...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pushes-for-more-favorable-travel-guidelines
Cypriot Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela is pushing Brussels to modify the EU traffic light system or scrap it altogether, saying the criteria currently in place disfavor Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/announcement-of-appointment-of-directors-senior-managers-in-k-treppides-co-ltd
The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is committed to develop leaders who derive from own people and who pursue excellence in the provision of high quality specialised and unique services. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-into-toxic-substance-found-in-nasal-swabs
The Minister of Health is in contact with the Attorney General and the Chief of Police to investigate reports that a toxic substance was found in the swabs used to perform rapid tests....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nautical-geo-sails-again-this-time-south
Nautical Geo, a research vessel that Turkey expelled two weeks ago from an area west of Cyprus, was scheduled to resume activities off the coast of the island but this time staying out of zones claimed by Turkey...
