https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-s-diplomatic-efforts-in-gulf-region
CONSTANTINOPLE - REPORT: With the aim of attracting capital worth 50 billion dollars, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan embarked on a tour of Gulf countries.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-oman-double-taxation-agreement-approved
The Council of Ministers approved on Wednesday an agreement for double taxation avoidance and the prevention of tax evasion regarding income taxes as well as the relevant protocol between the Republic of Cyprus and the Sultanate of Oman, Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos said after the Cabinet meeting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elementary-school-and-kindergarten-return-to-turkish-occupied-kormakitis
On Wednesday, Athena Michaelidou, the Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, announced that the Elementary School and Kindergarten in Turkish-occupied Kormakitis will reopen in September....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-ministry-implements-stricter-measures-for-new-asylum-seekers
The Interior Ministry of Cyprus announced on Wednesday that international protection applicants who have arrived in the Republic of Cyprus from January 1, 2023, onwards will not be considered eligible candidates for the voluntary relocation program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-top-20-professions-that-can-land-you-a-european-work-visa
An astonishing number of 400 different occupations have been classified as shortage occupations in at least one European Union or Schengen Area member state, while another 321 different professions have been listed as a surplus in at least one of these countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/housekeeper-accused-of-stealing-in-paphos
The Paphos Police are investigating a theft case involving a 38-year-old housekeeper who was arrested....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-piraeus-ferry-ready-to-set-sail-in-ten-days
In ten days, on July 29, the Larnaca - Piraeus ferry line is set to launch, and the demand has surged, with the Daleela ferry already fully booked. According to Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hadjimanoli, who spoke on the show "Διασπορά Ειδήσεων" on SPOR FM,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/varosha-s-mysterious-hotel-reservations-raise-concerns
Today, Yeniduzen highlights a peculiar development in Varosha as its main story under the headline "A strange reservation." The newspaper reports on the opening of reservations for four hotels within the Varosha gated area, scheduled for 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-announces-members-of-advisory-council
The Council of Ministers, chaired by President Nicos Christodoulides, convened today at the Presidential Palace. Following the meeting, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis informed reporters of the Council's decision to appoint the following individuals as members of the Advisory Council:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/north-korea-us-soldier-fled-to-evade-disciplinary-action
An American soldier facing military disciplinary actions fled across the heavily armed border from South Korea into North Korea, U.S. officials said Tuesday, becoming the first American detained in the North in nearly five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/journalists-sweltering-heatwave-across-europe
Millions of people in several parts of the world have been experiencing intense heat.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-beach-dead-man-identified
The man who was found dead on Tuesday morning (18/7) in the sea of Limassol has been identified....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australian-sailor-and-beloved-dog-rescued-after-months-adrift-at-sea
An Australian sailor who spent months adrift in the Pacific Ocean alongside his beloved dog has recounted his remarkable tale of surviving on raw fish and rainwater after finally making it safely back to dry land....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alternatives-for-eu-turkey-relations
Turkey’s EU accession process cannot resume under current circumstances, and new possible ways to cooperate should be explored through a “parallel and realistic framework”, according to the report adopted by the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) of the European Parliament which was approved on Tuesday, and which includes extended references to the Cyprus Problem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-rule-in-nyc-fines-imposed-for-takeout-extras
In an effort to reduce plastic use, New York will start fining restaurants and third-party delivery services that provide disposable utensils, soy sauce packets, and similar items without the customer requesting them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/expect-41°c-in-inland-areas
The Meteorology Department has issued a yellow warning for exceptionally high temperatures, in effect since yesterday at 9:00 PM and lasting until 6:00 PM today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-take-the-lead-in-education-in-europe
Approximately 2.6 million tertiary students in the European Union were registered in 2021, studying in culture-related fields, constituting 14 percent of all tertiary students in the bloc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-24-hour-solution-to-plastic-waste
Researchers at The University of Texas in Austin discovered an enzyme that eats plastic fast, and scientists think it could revolutionize how we deal with waste....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-argentina-relations-strengthened-at-celac
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with Argentine President Alberto Fernández during the second day of the EU-CELAC Summit in Brussels on Tuesday. The meeting focused on two key topics: the forthcoming opening of a Cypriot embassy in Buenos Aires and the celebration of Argentina's 60th anniversary of participation in UNFICYP....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-and-sons-saved-from-drifting-boat-in-ormidhia-waters
Last week, the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) Police Marine Unit carried out a daring rescue operation in the waters of Ormidhia, saving a father and his two sons after their boat broke free from its anchor and drifted away....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-soldier-detained-in-north-korea
An American soldier has been detained in North Korea after crossing the border from South Korea during a tour in the region.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/construction-materials-up-by-5-78
An annual increase of 5.78% was recorded in the Price Index of Construction Materials for the period January-June 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, according to data published by the Cyprus Statistical Service on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-threatening-100-dogs-in-animal-shelter-in-yiolou
A fire broke out near the community of Yolou on Tuesday, endangering an animal shelter housing approximately 100 dogs. Citizens are now making desperate pleas for assistance to evacuate the area and save the vulnerable animals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-and-cyprus-buck-the-trend-as-passport-stamping-continues-amid-ees-implementation
Ireland and Cyprus will continue stamping travelers' passports despite the planned implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) in the European Union by the end of this year or the beginning of next year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-exudes-cautious-optimism-for-cyprus-problem-resolution
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides conveyed "cautious optimism" after being briefed by EU leaders at the EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit. The discussions with Turkish President Tayip Erdogan during the NATO meeting in Vilnius were among the key topics discussed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dogs-left-in-harsh-heatwave-ignored-by-authorities
The Agriculture Ministry, responsible for the welfare of animals on the island, has pledged to take swift action in response to a new case of dogs reportedly left unprotected during a prevailing heatwave, as reported by Philenews....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourism-to-drop-by-10-in-the-mediterranean
According to tourism agencies and experts, the high summer temperatures in Southern Europe could permanently change tourist habits, with more travelers choosing more relaxed destinations or taking their vacations in spring or autumn to avoid excessive heat.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/varosha-hotels-now-accepting-bookings-for-2025
The latest developments in Varosha have been brought to light by Yeni Bakis newspaper. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/animal-rescues-amidst-devastating-wildfires-as-over-300-saved-but-losses-also-reported
More than 300 cats, dogs, farm animals and horses have been rescued from the East Attica wildfires that flared up on Monday, an Interior Ministry official said on Tuesday, while animal protection groups reported that dozens also perished as the blazes tore through fields, farms, yards and animal shelters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fitch
Fitch Ratings released a new report on Monday stating that the credit profiles of Greek and Cypriot banks have significantly improved over the past year due to de-risking and restructuring....
