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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protecting-citizens-information-in-cyprus-under-scrutiny
The water leak at the Ministry of Finance in Cyprus has exposed broader issues in the country's digital services, raising concerns about both physical infrastructure protection and the safeguarding of citizens' data....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-cyprus
The 8th Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum, focusing on ''AI & Business: creating value, minimizing risks,'' held at the University of Cyprus on Tuesday (28/11), delved into the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on business. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/open-university-of-cyprus-fined-€45-000-for-data-breach
The Open University of Cyprus has incurred a €45,000 fine from Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Irini Loizidou, in connection with a cyber-attack that transpired in March....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/partial-reports-of-recent-cyberattacks-in-cyprus-to-be-made-public
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Irene Loizidou Nicolaidou, informed the Parliament's Finance Committee that reports on cyberattacks targeting the Land Registry, University of Cyprus, and Open University...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-intel-goes-solo-against-organized-crime
In a significant move, the Police Intelligence Service in Cyprus gains independence, breaking ties with the YKAN to focus on a broader spectrum of organized crime, including hooligans.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/voice-council-president-unveils-rise-in-child-abuse-amidst-cyber-surge
In an interview with ''SPOR FM 95.0'' on the ''DIASPORA NEWS'' show, Anastasia Papadopoulou, President of the ''Voice'' Council, discussed the escalating flow of complaints related to the sexual abuse of children and minors. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-detained-in-larnaca-for-child-exploitation-material
In a recent operation, Larnaca police apprehended a 36-year-old man under suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material. The arrest followed a tip received by the Cybercrime Sub-Division, alerting them to the online activities of a user in Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scammers-exploit-kalogeropoulos-mavromichalis-murders-to-target-cypriots
In a disturbing turn of events, fraudsters have seized the opportunity presented by the Kalogeropoulos and Mavromichalis murders to orchestrate an electronic fraud scheme. The primary objective: intercepting sensitive data from unsuspecting citizens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurozone-economic-snapshot-november-13-2023
Inflation in the Eurozone, which stood at 10.6% in October 2022, has decreased to 2.9% in October 2023, sparking optimism among central bankers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electronic-ids-set-to-transform-citizen-services
Before the end of the current year, citizens and various professional groups will benefit from the use of electronic identity and electronic signatures in several government services, said Philippos Hadjizacharia, the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, during his speech at the 19th annual Economist Conference in Nicosia.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-decade-ago-amazon-launching-drones-for-parcel-deliveries
Exactly a decade ago, Amazon revealed a program that aimed to revolutionize shopping and shipping. Drones launched from a central hub would waft through the skies delivering just about everything anyone could need....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-accused-of-turning-a-blind-eye-to-israel-palestine-war
Concerns that the UK Foreign Office has neglected the Israel-Palestine conflict in its tilt to the Indo-Pacific and the pursuit of trade deals across the Middle East is to be investigated by the foreign affairs select committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/survey-reveals-26-8-face-violence-from-students-in-cyprus
In Cyprus, a recent government school violence survey has revealed alarming statistics regarding the behavior of students and the treatment of teachers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/one-in-four-businesses-in-cyprus-face-cyber-attacks-concerns-mount
In a recent survey conducted by the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), it was revealed that approximately one in four businesses in Cyprus has encountered some form of cyber-attack....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/google-maps-incident-reveals-offensive-messages-near-gaza
When Google Maps users navigated to the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday, they might have seen placenames that included, “F**k Israel,” and “May god curse Israel’s Jerusalem.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/university-of-cyprus-department-of-computer-science-and-global-game-developer-and-publisher-wargaming-group-limited-boost-cooperation
In a bid to step up their cooperation, the Department of Computer Science of the University of Cyprus and Wargaming Group Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. ...
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/limassol-international-book-fair-returns-for-its-second-year
The Limassol International Book Fair is back for its second edition, and it's set to captivate book enthusiasts from November 17 to 19 at Lanitis Carob Mills in Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-vows-to-improve-shipping-registry
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to enhancing the services provided by the Cypriot Shipping Registry, while addressing on Monday evening a dinner hosted at the Presidential Palace on the occasion of the "Cyprus Shipping 2023" International Conference....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-enhancing-work-life-balance-100-year-careers
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is shaking off doomsday predictions about what AI means for humanity — instead laying out how he sees the technology vastly improving businesses and the work-life balance of their employees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whatsapp-users-beware-of-password-scam
The Cybercrime Sub-Directorate has issued a warning to citizens regarding a concerning trend of suspicious messages related to password hacking on Social Media, with a particular focus on WhatsApp....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-and-netanyahu-forge-meeting-at-un-general-assembly
In a historic turn of events, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in person for the first time on Tuesday, marking a crucial milestone in the ongoing effort to mend strained relations between the two nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ssm-chief-urges-banks-to-be-prudent-amidst-soaring-profits
The Chairman of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), Andrea Enria, has emphasized that the gains from high interest rates for banks will eventually come to an end....