https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vafeades-confirms-qatar-s-interest-in-larnaca-marina-development
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Thursday that Qatar and other international investors have shown interest in the development of Larnaca Port and Marina. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/resilient-ceos-embrace-ai-plan-for-sustainable-futures
Two in three CEOs optimistic about revenue and profit growth despite a challenging economic environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hadjimanoli-we-hope-to-expand-into-the-asian-market
Marina Hadjimanoli stepped into her role as Deputy Minister of Shipping amidst a period of upheaval, with the shipping sector grappling with various challenges including geopolitical conflicts and safeguarding supply chains against potential terrorist threats targeting merchant vessels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/global-talent-crisis-desire-for-international-experience-skyrockets
EY survey shows 75% of employers do not have fully developed mobility functions vital for meeting modern business and talent demands....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-powered-deepfake-identity-thefts-surge-3-000
Several months ago, a worker in Hong Kong unexpectedly conducted a transaction worth $25 million for her company, following instructions given......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mod-breach-exposes-uk-military-personnel-s-names-and-bank-details
The Ministry of Defence has suffered a significant data breach and the personal information of UK military personnel has been hacked....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/250-000-military-documents-allegedly-breached-in-idf-cyberattack
The global hacker organization Anonymous issued a statement today, Friday, claiming to have successfully conducted a cyberattack on the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and reportedly obtained 250,000 military documents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tehran-avoids-escalating-conflict-with-israel
Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-strikes-iran-air-defenses-activated-amid-rising-tensions
Iran has fired air defense batteries amid reports of explosions near a major airbase in Isfahan province, according to state media, amidst escalating tensions following Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel following an attack against its consulate in Syria....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-showcases-business-potential-at-japan-forum
Cyprus Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou showcased Cyprus as a prime international business hub during the Cyprus-Japan Business Forum in Tokyo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fortifying-digital-banks-and-battling-cyber-threats
The period we are going through raises serious concerns about the security of critical digital infrastructures. Among these, the most significant are those of banks, and in this direction...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-voice-cloning-raises-alarm-as-us-and-uk-forge-landmark-ai-safety-pact
A new form of deepfake technology, known as voice cloning, has recently surfaced, raising concerns about its potential misuse. OpenAI, a prominent tech company,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lawyers-challenge-money-laundering-watchdog-in-cyprus
Establishing a system to oversee financial companies in Cyprus is proving tricky, according to an article written by Apostolos Tomaras. It all started when the US and UK slapped sanctions on Russia,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-estonia-pledge-deeper-ties-across-borders
The similarities between Cyprus and Estonia, despite their geographical distance, noted on Wednesday in Nicosia......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-estonia-presidents-meet-to-strengthen-ties
In a display of camaraderie and mutual interest, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Estonian President Alar Karis met Wednesday at the Presidential Palace, highlighting the strong bond between their nations despite geographical differences. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-a-familiar-economic-space-for-greece
In an interview conducted by Kathimerini reporter Panayiotis Rougalas, Greece's Central Bank Governor, Mr. Yiannis Stournaras, sheds light on various aspects of the country's monetary policy and economic landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/future-ships-to-navigate-seas-without-crews
In what seems like a scene from science fiction, the future of ocean exploration is unfolding before our eyes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-in-four-students-in-cyprus-have-been-bullyed
In Cyprus, a troubling rise in bullying is highlighted as a quarter of students admit to being victims, both in physical and online contexts, according to a statement by the "Hope for Children" CRC Policy Center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sanctions-target-intellexa-over-cyber-spyware
The United States has issued sanctions against Intellexa, linked to the black van, and other entities as part of cybersecurity principles, as revealed in a post on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's website.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cabinet-unlocks-potential-for-smart-military-development
Marking the first step toward establishing the framework necessary to enable the creation of a “smart” army, the cabinet on Thursday......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-survey-cybersecurity-tops-global-cros-concerns
EY Global Bank Risk Survey 2023 finds CRO role has expanded and evolved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-florida-passes-bill-banning-minors-from-social-media-platforms
In a bid to combat rising concerns over child safety, the Florida House and Senate approved a bill imposing one of the nation's strictest bans on social media use by minors under 16. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leaked-documents-reveal-extent-of-china-s-hacking-operations
A significant data breach has exposed over 570 files and documents related to Chinese hacking activities, shedding light on the scale and effectiveness of China's cyber espionage operations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netherlands-tops-global-pension-charts
A recent analysis by the Mercer CFA Institute has identified European nations as leaders in global pension systems. The Netherlands secures the top spot in the rankings, with Iceland and Denmark following closely behind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-emerges-as-key-hub-for-emc-project-with-$300-million-funding
The EMC cable aims to connect Europe with Saudi Arabia, with construction slated to begin in the summer of 2024...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-27-year-old-arrested-for-uploading-child-pornography-files
Following a tip-off from EUROPOL, the Cybercrime Branch acted swiftly, leading to the arrest of a 27-year-old individual for the alleged upload of eight files of child pornography on the internet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-senior-swindled-of-€480-000-in-cryptocurrency-scam
In a disturbing turn of events, a 73-year-old resident of Nicosia has fallen prey to a sophisticated internet fraud scheme, resulting in a substantial loss of over €480,000 in a cryptocurrency scam....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-cyprus-vital-for-regional-stability
In an era defined by conflict and rapidly changing geopolitical landscapes we see just how crucial Cyprus’ role is as a secure pillar of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region, US Ambassador Julie Fisher said Thursday, addressing an event at the University of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-names-digital-security-authority-as-cybersecurity-hub
The Digital Security Authority has been appointed as the National Cybersecurity Certification Authority (NCCA) in the Republic of Cyprus, which aims to contribute towards Cyprus’ aim to become a regional hub for cybersecurity services, a press release said on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-playing-into-putin-s-hands-on-ukraine-aid-threat
In a bold statement, President Joe Biden minced no words as he warned Republicans about unwittingly aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin....