https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-delays-green-tax-implementation-to-early-2024
"It's paranoid that, at a time when there is accuracy and an increase in fuel prices, the government is implementing measures to combat price increases, and additional taxes are being introduced," stated Finance Minister Makis Keravnos during the discussion of the 2024 budget in Parliament....
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/european-nations-turn-to-cyprus-for-safe-passage-amid-middle-east-crisis
As the international community closely monitors developments in Israel and the Gaza Strip, Cyprus stands prepared to provide humanitarian assistance in this Middle East crisis. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-addresses-global-security-at-cairo-summit
This is not a regional crisis of limited concern or impact, it is fundamentally a question of international peace and security and a challenge that our global collective security system must respond to, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides told the International Peace Summit that took place Saturday in Cairo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ed-sheeran-reveals-cyprus-as-tour-stop-for-2024-world-tour
In an exciting development for Cypriot music enthusiasts, global pop sensation Ed Sheeran unveiled the list of countries set to be part of his forthcoming world tour. Notably, this announcement marks the first-ever inclusion of Cyprus in Sheeran's tour itinerary....
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/over-400-pets-rescued-in-spain-s-anti-trafficking-sting
A troubling incident unfolded on Wednesday morning when a 24-year-old foreigner, who had been seeking asylum in Cyprus, resorted to self-immolation in front of the Immigration and Aliens Service in Larnaca....
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/netherlands-tops-global-pension-rankings-with-ai-driven-excellence
A new analysis, ranking 47 pension systems across the world, has shed light on the growing impact of AI on pension systems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-special-unit-for-human-trafficking-victims-in-anti-trafficking-effort
The Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare in Cyprus has introduced a new unit dedicated to managing human trafficking victims. This unit operates from a shelter in Nicosia designed to aid victims of sexual exploitation but extends its services across the entire island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-partners-bracing-for-interior-minister-s-warning-on-refugee-flows
Cyprus Minister of the Interior will express to his EU counterparts the deep worry about the possibility of increased flows of refugees from the conflict areas in the Eastern Mediterranean to the EU countries and particularly the frontline member states....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/biden-s-mission-in-the-middle-east
US President Joe Biden may be advanced in age, and there are ongoing concerns within his team regarding the risks of a literal stumble that could potentially harm his image. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tilos-project-sheds-light-on-benefits-and-challenges
Cyprus is on the path to achieving a green transition, with Dr. George Pehlivanoglou leading the way. He emphasizes that to make this transition successful, essential changes are needed in the energy market structure and advancements in energy production, storage, management, and distribution services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-000-arrivals-in-cyprus-as-estia-national-plan-activated
A total of 1,084 people from Europe and other countries have arrived in Cyprus since the activation of the Special National Plan ''Estia'' until 12 noon on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhapsody-of-the-seas-brings-159-americans-to-cyprus
The cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas sailed into Limassol port at dawn, carrying 159 foreign nationals from Israel, the majority of them Americans, as part of the ferry route arranged by the US Embassy in cooperation with the Republic of Cyprus. The US-Cyprus cooperation was praised by Ambassador Julie Fisher, who was at the passenger terminal this morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-could-meet-40-of-it-energy-needs-through-solar-power-by-2030
Cyprus is on track to meet 40% of its energy needs through solar power by 2030, according to Francesco La Camera, the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-in-store-at-the-6th-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-tomorrow
Nicosia is embracing a new identity as it transforms into a global educational and technological hub, thanks to the upcoming 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit in 2023....
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/news/grazer-takes-crown-in-alaska-s-fat-bear-week
A "gutsy" brown bear described as "thicker than a bowl of oatmeal" has been crowned the champion of Alaska's annual Fat Bear Week competition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-port-welcomes-cruise-ship-carrying-foreign-nationals-escaping-israeli-war
In a historic moment at Larnaca Port, the very first cruise ship arrived, marking a significant event in the midst of the Israeli conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-eu-in-asylum-seeker-returns-4th-in-deportations
Cyprus ranks first among the EU member states in the percentage of returns on new asylum seekers applications, Interior Ministry announced Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-hamas-war-puts-cyprus-and-egypt-at-forefront-of-credit-risks
Cyprus and Egypt are currently facing the most direct credit risks among countries rated by Scope Ratings due to the Israeli-Hamas conflict, warns the German firm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-22-1-surge-in-commercial-flights-in-september-2023
In a promising turn for the aviation industry, Cyprus experienced a remarkable upswing in commercial flights in September 2023. Data gathered by Eurocontrol and published by Eurostat, the EU's statistical service, unveiled a 22.1% increase in the number of flights compared to September 2022. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-we-are-not-hamas
After days of devastating Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, residents of the besieged enclave say there is no way to escape death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-s-tax-policies-fill-sovereign-fund-coffers
Countries like Saudi Arabia, Norway, and Chile have long established their own sovereign-wealth funds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/navigating-the-complexities-of-israel-ukraine-and-history
When Russia invaded Ukraine, the West adopted the motto "on the right side of history" to justify its support for Ukraine against Moscow's occupation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/portugal-and-austria-airlift-citizens-from-israel-to-cyprus
Approximately 160 individuals were transported from Israel to Cyprus throughout yesterday and today using a C-130 aircraft operated by the Portuguese Air Force....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/middle-east-turmoil-shifts-energy-and-diplomatic-priorities
The tumultuous situation in the Middle East, prompted by Hamas's aggressive attack on Israel and Tel Aviv's military response, is reshaping the priorities of the Netanyahu government and the balance in the South-Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-october-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-esma
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-israel-flight-surge-in-response-to-current-events
In response to the evolving situation in Israel, over 15 flights are set to depart from Larnaca airport to Tel Aviv today, primarily operated by Israeli airlines. ...