https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-media-abuzz-with-mesmerizing-video-of-playful-marine-visitors
In a splash of excitement that has social media buzzing, the coastal waters of Limassol, Cyprus, played host to a delightful surprise: a pod of dolphins putting on a spectacular show of aquatic acrobatics!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-€575-5-million-in-new-loans
Cyprus recorded a significant increase in total new loans in February, reaching €575.5 million, up from €462.7 million in the previous month. This surge was primarily driven by a notable rise in loans granted to companies, totalling approximately €130 million, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/retail-turnover-surges-by-5-8-in-february-2024
The Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for February 2024 surged by 5.8% compared to the same period the previous year, according to data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-sexy-water-make-you-sexy
Move over plain old water—there's a new drink in town, and it's turning heads for all the right (and maybe a few questionable) reasons. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-israel-s-ai-system-identified-37-000-hamas-targets-in-gaza
During the recent conflict in Gaza, the Israeli military utilized an undisclosed AI-powered database, known as Lavender, to identify potential targets linked to Hamas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olive-oil-jumps-61-7-in-march-2024
In March 2024, the price of olive oil surged by 61.7% compared to the same period in 2023, as reported by the Cyprus Consumers Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-540-ukrainian-refugees-denied-protection
About 2,540 Ukrainian refugees have been suspended from temporary protection in the Netherlands since March 4, 2024. They are now forced to seek safety in the country or leave.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/humanitarian-aid-ships-return-to-cyprus-after-gaza-bombardments
Three ships carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza civilians, part of the ''Amalthea'' initiative, have returned to Cyprus following Israeli bombardments that claimed the lives of seven members of the NGO World Central Kitchen involved in the effort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€26-340-in-bounced-checks-in-march
In March 2024, a total of 15 bad cheques, amounting to €26,340, were issued, with 6 individuals (5 legal entities and 1 natural person) being listed in the preliminary registry of the Central Information Register (CIR) for dishonoured cheques.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-eu-aid-amid-migration-surge
In response to increased migration flows, particularly from Syrians in Lebanon, Cyprus urges EU aid for Lebanon and steps up surveillance to prevent boat departures, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-electricity-market-struggles-amid-smart-meter-setback
Cyprus faces significant hurdles in its electricity sector, notably in establishing a fair and competitive market. This impacts consumer choice of suppliers and efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources at home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officer-s-patrol-car-not-a-taxi-remark-preceded-woman-s-tragic-end
A police officer who conversed with 28-year-old Kyriaki over the phone before her tragic demise outside the Agii Anargyri Police Station has provided insights into his statement, ''the patrol car is not a taxi.''
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meet-e-kofini-a-tool-to-lift-veil-on-food-prices
The Ministry of Agriculture is gearing up to unveil a cutting-edge digital tool aimed at bringing greater transparency to the often murky world of agricultural product pricing....
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/rhodes-island-initiates-special-visa-for-turkish-tourists
Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-impact-as-over-3-000-migrants-hit-record-highs
The recent promising developments in the realm of migration patterns may soon be relegated to history if proactive measures aren't swiftly implemented to address the recent surge in arrivals.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-6-2-increase-in-average-monthly-earnings-for-q4-2023
The average gross monthly earnings of employees in Cyprus during the fourth quarter of 2023 saw a notable increase compared to the same period in 2022, according to provisional data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2-march-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-cyprus-securities-and-exchange-commission
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cablenet-breaks-the-10-market-share-barrier-in-mobile-contract-subscriptions
The market share report published by the Office of the Commissioner for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR) for the Electronic Communications market until the end of 2023 was fully aligned with Cablenet's 2023 financial performance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gasoline-prices-rise-across-cyprus-provinces-after-subsidy-removal
Following the elimination of the 8.3-cent subsidy per liter on April 1st, increases in the average price of 95-octane gasoline have been observed in the provinces of Limassol, Nicosia, and Famagusta, with the exception of Paphos, where the price only rose by 8 cents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-central-kitchen-halts-gaza-operations-after-volunteers-killed
At least 7 volunteers from the non-governmental organization ''World Central Kitchen'' (WCK) lost their lives in a devastating incident in Gaza's Deir al-Balah area. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-insurance-organization-fines-40-providers-€80k
The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) has imposed fines totaling 80 thousand euros on over 40 health providers in 2023 for abuses within the General Healthcare System (GHS), according to data obtained by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tougher-regulations-loom-for-tobacco-heat-sticks-in-europe
European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers’ new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were designed to exploit just months after their launch.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mykonos-faces-tourism-crisis-amid-declining-numbers
Despite promising signs for other parts of the country as regards the number of flights and seat bookings for the 2024 tourism season, Mykonos is seeing a decline in both indices for the second year in a row.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-industrial-output-soars-with-4-2-surge
Cyprus’ Industrial Production Index surged to 99.5 units (base year 2021=100), marking an annual increase of 4.2% compared to the same period in 2023, according to data released on Thursday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netherlands-makes-history-as-the-first-country-to-wipe-out-stray-dogs
In a landmark achievement, the Netherlands has become the world's first country to eradicate the issue of stray dogs, setting a global benchmark in animal welfare practices. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dirty-fuel-suspected-in-baltimore-bridge-collapse-tragedy
Federal, state, and local authorities are launching a comprehensive investigation into the tragic Baltimore bridge collapse, focusing on various potential factors, including the possibility of contaminated fuel playing a role. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-boasts-second-largest-eu-born-resident-share
Cyprus had the third largest share of foreign-born residents among EU countries (22.7%), and more specifically the second largest share of residents born in another EU country (10.6%) in 2023, according to data released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-oil-payments-delayed-amid-sanctions-scrutiny
Russian oil companies are facing significant delays in receiving payments for crude and fuel as banks in China, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) exercise increased caution over potential U.S. secondary sanctions, according to eight sources familiar with the matter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seal-of-approval-limassol-s-adorable-mascot-captivates-hearts
The story of Mr. Poseidon, as the seal is affectionately known, highlights a crucial aspect: the intricate relationship between the coastal economy and the marine ecosystem....