https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/google-faces-fines-for-spending-billions-on-default-search-engine-deals
A U.S. court has ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by persuading partners to set its search engine as the default on their devices. The fine to be paid by Google will be determined at a later date.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-significant-uptick-in-new-loans
In June 2024, new loans in Cyprus substantially increased, reaching €330.6 million, up from €234.9 million in May. Data from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) show that total new loans, which include both new and renegotiated contracts, climbed to €514.9 million from €391.6 million the previous month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/virus-in-newborns-linked-to-autism-risk-study-finds
A common virus in newborns may significantly increase their risk of developing autism, according to a new study....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-solutions-for-property-buyers-in-limbo-after-court-ruling
The government is working to help property buyers who are now in a difficult situation after the Court of Appeal ruled the 2015 Real Estate Transfer and Mortgage Law unconstitutional....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transparency-concerns-cloud-eu-vote-on-ursula-von-der-leyen-s-presidency
The political fate of Ursula von der Leyen hangs in the balance today as 720 Members of the European Parliament convene in Strasbourg at 1 p.m. local time......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-court-rules-against-secrecy-in-covid-19-vaccine-contracts
The European Commission was wrong to limit public access to certain details in contracts for COVID-19 vaccines, according to a ruling from the EU's second-highest court on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legal-challenges-mount-over-vasilikos-terminal-abandonment
Cyprus is preparing for significant changes in its energy sector following the formal termination of the contract between the Natural Gas Infrastructure......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-meets-trafficking-standards-us-state-department-report
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, the State Department said in its report regarding "In Persons Trafficking"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ministry-probes-public-works-tenders-from-10-years-ago
A report by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini delves into how Cyprus is grappling with significant issues in its public construction projects, like the renovation of Larnaca's port, which have faced major delays and complications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-recruiting-western-top-guns-to-train-their-military
In a joint bulletin released Wednesday, the US and its closest intelligence partners raised concerns about China's intensified campaign to recruit former Western military pilots and other service members for training its own aviators....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-vilification-of-entrepreneurship
In recent weeks, Kathimerini (''K'') has been delving into public procurement, an area that absorbs a significant portion of public funds. The focus was on the Nicosia perimeter road project, which holds crucial importance for the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-port-workers-to-transition-with-new-management
The government, alongside port and marina workers' representatives, have struck a deal, announced Minister of Labour Yiannis Panayiotou......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words
A picture is worth a thousand words, a picture is a gut punch. In Paphos, a woman with a cane lies on the ground in front of a bus stop. Thousands of similar scenes unfold across Nicosia and other cities,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-law-firms-turn-to-ai-for-cost-cutting-and-efficiency
Law firms worldwide are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and reduce costs, with many either......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncovering-transparency-issues-in-public-contracts
The uproar surrounding a revitalizing project on the outskirts of Nicosia, the capital, is just a drop in the bucket compared to the broader issues plaguing certain contracting firms and the administration overseeing public contracts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-employment-surges-by-5-2-in-2024
Government employment surged by 5.2% in the first four months of 2024, reaching a total of 54,837 individuals, according to data released Monday by the Statistical Service. By April 2024, the number climbed further to 55,253, revealing a breakdown of personnel across various sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyfield-in-the-spotlight-as-trouble-brews-over-nicosia-s-mega-projects
A storm is brewing over a major project in Nicosia, as delays and ballooning costs spark concerns about fairness and oversight in public contracts, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-urges-italians-to-increase-birth-rates
Pope Francis pressed his campaign Friday to urge Italians to have children, calling for long-term policies to help families and warning that the country’s demographic crisis was threatening the future.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labour-minister-s-intervention-prompts-port-employees-to-end-strike
The Minister of Transport's diligent efforts to resolve the crisis among employees in the Operational Department of the Port of Larnaca have evidently yielded promising results....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversy-surrounds-17-5-year-extension-request-for-nicosia-ring-road
Recent revelations concerning the implementation timelines of significant public works projects have shed light on longstanding challenges within the realm of project execution. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-set-to-acquire-cnp-in-multimillion-euro-deal
Everything appears to be proceeding smoothly, and it seems that CNP Cyprus will soon be under the ownership of Hellenic Bank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-stands-against-early-fees-for-great-sea-interconnector
Cypriot electricity consumers should not be burdened with a surcharge before the operation of the electricity interconnector linking Greece and Cyprus and the consequent reduction of electricity costs, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou said on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/politico-greek-companies-under-scrutiny-in-eu-fund-fraud-probe
Greek authorities, alongside the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), are delving into allegations of fraud concerning the allocation of €2.5 billion in EU funds to just 10 companies in Greece.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-port-echoes-vasilikos-unrest
The ambitious redevelopment of Larnaca's port, a cornerstone of the city's growth, has hit a rough patch....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hellenic-bank-s-pursuit-of-cnp-cyprus-uncovers-uncertainties
The exclusive negotiations between Hellenic Bank and CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings, a subsidiary of the French insurance powerhouse CNP Assurances, have captured attention for their high stakes and strategic importance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-insurance-organization-fines-40-providers-€80k
The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) has imposed fines totaling 80 thousand euros on over 40 health providers in 2023 for abuses within the General Healthcare System (GHS), according to data obtained by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-russia-defies-sanctions-with-its-secret-gas-fleet
Moscow's response to Western sanctions on the Russian gas industry has revealed a strategic shift in its approach, with the creation of a 'shadow fleet' of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-defense-industry-poised-for-growth
In an interview conducted by Kathimerini reporter Andreas Karamitas, Dr. Tasos Kounoudis, President of the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CRAI), provided significant insights into the European Union's investment in the defense industry and its implications for Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vasiliko-energy-project-now-under-eu-scrutiny
The procedures and decisions related to Cyprus' largest energy project in Vasilikos are gaining significant attention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-rules-for-presidential-advisers-set-amid-political-turmoil
The House of Representatives, in a vote of 46 in favor and one against, has approved a bill outlining the criteria for hiring advisers-associates to the president, ministers, and deputy ministers....
