https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mortgage-to-rent-scheme-sparks-overwhelming-interest-as-call-centers-inundated
In a significant response to the newly launched 'Mortgage to Rent' Scheme by the implementing agency, KEDIPES, the service center has been inundated with hundreds of calls since the official commencement of the initiative today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreclosure-showdown-escalates-with-parliament-vote
The Greek government is set to present legislation in Parliament this Friday addressing borrower protection in relation to foreclosures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-expects-over-300-000-polish-tourists-in-2024
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, announced on Thursday that tourist arrivals from Poland are expected to exceed 300,000 in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-evaluates-fire-fighting-systems-for-buses-after-immobilisation
A committee of experts is meeting with the Fire Service to evaluate the automatic fire-fighting systems available to companies in Cyprus and their suitability for use, Transport, Communications and Works Minister Alexis Vafeadis said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-path-to-fighting-inflation-is-difficult
In an insightful dialogue about the economic landscape, Joachim Nagel, a prominent figure in the financial realm and a member of the ECB Governing Council, shares his perspectives on inflation, interest rates, and the challenges facing the European economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-egypt-presidents-to-meet-in-cairo
President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus engaged in a significant diplomatic endeavor on Tuesday, as he met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-edge-as-unficyp-peacekeepers-attacked-in-buffer-zone
Four months ago, in late August, UNFICYP peacekeepers faced a violent attack within the buffer zone in Pyla by a group of Turkish Cypriots....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-authorities-probe-suspected-insider-trading-ahead-of-hamas-attack
In a recent development, Israeli authorities are delving into allegations raised by US researchers who suggest that certain investors might have had advance knowledge of the Hamas plan to attack Israel on October 7....
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/news/570-buses-grounded-after-aglantzia-blaze
The incident last Friday (01/12), where a fire broke out in the school bus engine in Aglantzia, prompted the Ministry of Transport and stakeholders to hold meetings over the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unpacking-a-week-of-changing-skies
Get ready for a change in the weather pattern over the coming days!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-maintains-stalwart-position-in-imo
Shipping Deputy Minister of Cyprus Marina Hadjimanolis told CNA on Friday that Cyprus' re-election at the Council of the International Maritime Organization demonstrates the strong position of the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ahi-reflects-on-kissinger-s-controversial-legacy-in-cyprus
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) issued a statement on Monday, commenting on the legacy of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and his significant failure in addressing the Cyprus issue. Kissinger passed away last week at the age of 100....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/questions-arise-over-€18-5m-purchase-for-foreign-ministry-relocation
Members of the Finance Committee in the Parliament have raised questions about the proposed release of 18.5 million euros for the purchase of the former Laiki Bank building in Nicosia, intended as the temporary relocation site for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mortgage-rates-soar-to-4-91-deposits-decline-in-october-2023
Mortgage interest rates in Cyprus climbed to 4.91% in October 2023, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus in its November 2023 edition of Monetary and Financial Statistics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-predicts-war-crimes-trial-for-netanyahu-over-gaza-offensive
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asserted on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would eventually face trial as a war criminal for Israel's ongoing offensive in the Gaza Strip, according to a Reuters report today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-joins-forces-with-cyprus-police-to-investigate-sanctions-violations
The US experts tasked with scrutinizing the revelations in the Cyprus Confidential write-up regarding violations of sanctions against Russia have been in Cyprus since Sunday, December 3....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-groundbreaking-e-health-project-unveiled
The planning of the project for citizens’ e-health file will last 30 months, but at the same time the implementation of some pillars of the project will begin, said the Chairman of the National e-health Authority (NeHA), Professor Christos N. Schizas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-special-representative-s-year-end-reception-unites-leaders-in-cyprus
On December 11, the annual reception of the UN Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, is scheduled to take place on the occasion of the end of the year,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-affirms-commitment-to-us-relations
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides has said there is political will from both Cyprus and the US to further strengthen their relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-polls-reflect-growing-criticism-of-netanyahu
80% of Israelis believe that the current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, bears a share of the responsibility for the security gaps that ''allowed'' the deadly attacks of October 7, according to a poll published in the newspaper Maariv....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/unveiling-the-dark-side-of-christmas-traditions
As December unwraps its festive allure, the question looms large: What truly defines Christmas? Is it the glittering lights, festive feasts, and gift exchanges, or does the essence of this season transcend the commercialized merry-making?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/honoring-excellence-at-the-bank-of-cyprus-man-of-the-year-awards-2023
Historian Thucydides stated, ''Excellent are those whose morale is not shaken by calamities, those who show the greatest determination in action.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/low-paid-government-workers-demand-higher-pay
The ''Equality'' guild staged a rally outside the Presidential Palace on Monday, followed by a protest march to the Ministry of Finance, highlighting concerns over low-paid public sector workers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/unveiling-the-silent-suffering-of-elder-abuse
Two hundred and twenty reports of elderly abuse were received by the Observatory for the Elderly from January to October 2023, as revealed by its chairman, Mr. Dimos Antoniou, in a recent conversation with reporter, Oriana Papantoniou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-cyprus-signs-mou-with-university-of-cyprus
Organization to offer scholarships to students of the MBA and MSc Finance and cover CFA qualification costs for undergraduates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/13-year-old-victim-of-school-assault-injured
In a disturbing incident last week at a Nicosia district high school, a group of students reportedly lifted and threw a 13-year-old boy, leaving him with a broken shoulder blade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-six-vehicles-seized-for-unpaid-fines
In a concerted effort to combat crime, address traffic violations, and enhance overall public safety, the Limassol Police Department conducted extensive checks over the last 48 hours. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/critical-student-bus-routes-axed-due-to-safety-directive
In a directive, the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has announced that starting Monday, December 4, 2023, buses lacking a specific automatic engine fire extinguishing system are prohibited from operating routes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-snow-triggers-major-incident-and-icy-chaos-in-the-uk
In a wintry turn of events, the UK experiences an Alpine transformation as heavy snow blankets Cumbria, leading to abandoned cars and a declared major incident by local police....
