https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-loan-servicers-struggle-as-red-loans-hit-€21-2b
While non-performing loans (NPLs) in Cypriot banks are gradually declining, the situation remains dire for "red loans" held by loan acquisition companies, or "servicers." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-a-lifetime-of-fighting-for-better-health
Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, is currently in New York attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/supreme-court-ruling-on-auditor-general-fuels-corruption-debate-in-cyprus
The decision to dismiss the auditor general—determined by the highest level of Justice in Cyprus—has sparked a significant public, legal, and political debate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fall-of-the-man-who-held-the-powerful-accountable
In the famous film ''Dead Poet's Society'', Welton is an exclusive private boarding school for the American elite, where tradition reigns supreme. The school is conservative and strict, with its main values encapsulated in the motto: ''Tradition, Honor, Discipline, Excellence.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-cuts-funds-to-hungary-over-unpaid-asylum-fine
The European Union has begun the process of reclaiming hundreds of millions of euros meant for Hungary after the country's government refused to pay a significant fine for violating the bloc’s asylum rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-water-shortage-as-dams-reach-critically-low-levels
Cyprus is facing a significant water shortage as dam levels plummet due to a severe drought and ongoing climate changes, raising concerns among national and local authorities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calls-to-reduce-fines-for-late-ubo-submissions-in-cyprus
High fines have spurred companies in Cyprus to comply with the submission of beneficial ownership details to the Company Registrar's Beneficial Ownership Register.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-ruling-shakes-political-landscape-in-cyprus
In a report written by Kathimerini's Christos Bouris, the recent decision by the Supreme Court to remove Odysseus Michaelides from his role as Auditor General marks a significant and historic event in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aphrodite-gas-project-moves-to-new-phase-of-talks-from-january-2025
Chevron and the Republic of Cyprus have agreed to enter a four-month negotiation period to finalize plans for the development of the ‘Aphrodite’ gas field in Block 12 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reasons-behind-the-auditor-general-ruling-deemed-a-mockery
Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras reports today that the Constitutional Court of Cyprus has ruled unanimously to dismiss Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides following a request by the Attorney General, George Savvidis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-turkish-center-to-oversee-maritime-and-air-traffic-in-occupied-cyprus
Turkey's Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced that a maritime monitoring center in occupied Cyprus is expected to be operational by the end of next year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/england-and-wales-introduce-safe-zones-for-abortion-access
Safe access zones outside abortion clinics in England and Wales will take effect at the end of October, prohibiting protests within 150 meters of clinics and hospitals that provide abortion services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groups-call-for-sanctions-and-boycott-of-israel-during-nicosia-protest
A protest took place Wednesday morning outside the "Doing Business with Israel" conference, organized by Invest Cyprus in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-supreme-court-to-rule-on-auditor-general-s-potential-dismissal
UPDATE: The Supreme Constitutional Court unanimously ruled Wednesday to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides, citing misconduct and incompetence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-join-world-leaders-at-un-s-summit-of-the-future
Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, is expected to participate in the Summit of the Future, a high-level global summit convened by the United Nations (UN), which will take place on Monday 23rd of September 2024 at the UNHQ in New York....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosions-from-hezbollah-pagers-kill-9-in-lebanon-and-syria
Explosions from pagers used by Hezbollah militants rocked Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and injuring thousands, Lebanese officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-introduces-new-teen-accounts-for-instagram
Meta is rolling out a new ''teen account'' feature for Instagram users under 18, enhancing parental controls over their children's activity on the platform. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-new-party-launches-and-record-breaking-koupepi
While this column is mainly satirical and humorous, it has often been the first to reveal significant news, such as upcoming failures in the Larnaca marina and port projects and the Vasilikos terminal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-unveils-new-eu-commission-amid-slovenian-delay
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has selected Cyprus' Kostas Kadis as the next Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. Announcing the decision today, von der Leyen praised Kadis, saying,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-blames-biden-and-harris-for-latest-assassination-attempt
Former President Donald Trump on Monday attributed the recent assassination attempt against him to a polarized political climate and rhetoric from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/will-the-great-sea-interconnector-become-another-failed-project
The Cyprus-Greece electrical interconnection, known as the Great Sea Interconnector, has highlighted the challenges of publicly discussing such a significant project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/behind-the-power-games-in-disy
Annita Demetriou, the current president of Cyprus's Democratic Rally (DISY) party, recently addressed speculation about her potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential elections, calling the discussion premature, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-president-criticized-for-overtime-and-pension-controversies
Last September, Cypriot society witnessed the debacle involving Doxa Komodromou, who, despite being an official, billed the state for overtime at the president's request for events and speeches outside regular hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-critical-challenges-in-key-energy-projects
Cyprus is grappling with pivotal energy projects at a crucial juncture. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-border-crackdown-sparks-eu-tensions-over-immigration-policy
In a report in this Sunday's Kathimerini by Pavlos Xanthoulis, Germany’s decision to tighten immigration controls and reintroduce land border checks has raised concerns about the future of the Schengen Agreement and the European Union’s unity on migration policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-greece-near-deal-on-critical-electricity-interconnection-project
The upcoming visit of Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides to Athens on Wednesday could mark the end of months of uncertainty surrounding the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras in Sunday's Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canada-taps-cyprus-expertise-for-migrant-and-repatriation-efforts
Canada is leveraging Cyprus’s experience in managing migrant and refugee needs amid a surge in global displacement, Canadian Ambassador for Women, Peace, and Security Jacqueline O’Neill said Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/30-000-boeing-workers-strike-as-labor-contract-rejected
Over 30,000 Boeing workers, about 20% of the company’s workforce, are preparing to strike on Friday after rejecting a proposed labor contract....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-cyprus-crete-power-link-gaining-momentum
President Nicos Christodoulides announced that discussions on the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection are advancing positively. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-makes-a-good-salary-across-europe-s-capitals
What constitutes a good salary in Europe can vary greatly depending on several factors, including profession, education, and individual expectations. ...
