https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-blue-horizon-ferry-crew-members-jailed-in-passenger-s-death-case
Two of the four crew members of the Blue Horizon ferry arrested for their involvement in the death of a passenger were jailed until their trial early Monday morning, after testifying before an investigative magistrate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/judge-rejects-thanasis-family-plea-for-exclusion
Today, the judge decided to spare Thanassis Nikolaou from a serious questioning about his death. This decision came after considering his family's request, which was based on the fact that he used to work as a lawyer for the Legal Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/payabl-backs-fastest-growing-tech-event-in-cyprus
payabl. announced as the Platinum Partner for Reflect Festival 2023...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-promises-air-conditioning-for-all-schools-in-three-years
In a visit to Acropolis High School to mark the beginning of the new school year, President Nicos Christodoulides pledged that within the next three years, air conditioning would be installed in all school facilities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fattal-group-acquires-yet-another-holiday-property-in-cyprus
The facelift at Elias Latsi Holiday Village Resort is progressing smoothly, thanks to the recent positive response from the Environmental Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-tycoon-benny-steinmetz-arrested-on-arrival-in-cyprus
Israeli billionaire mining tycoon Benny Steinmetz was arrested upon his arrival in Larnaca last Thursday and is expected to make a court appearance later this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-israel-energy-cooperation-thrives-despite-regional-tensions
Since 2014, the Trilateral-Greece-Cyprus-Israel cooperation, with Prime Ministers Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Benjamin Netanyahu, was completed in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gov-t-embraces-flexible-work-for-public-servants
The Council of Ministers, in its meeting on August 30, 2023, greenlit a policy framework aimed at regulating flexible employment within the public service. This initiative aligns with the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greece-israel-trilateral-meeting-ends-on-high-note
The Cyprus-Greece-Israel trilateral meeting led by Nicos Christodoulides, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Benjamin Netanyahu has successfully concluded its discussions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wargaming-to-divest-6-8-stake-in-hellenic-bank-to-eurobank-for-€65-9-million
Wargaming has announced its decision to sell its remaining stake of 6.8% (28,023,767 shares) in Hellenic Bank to Eurobank.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-approves-updated-covid-19-vaccine-to-combat-new-variants
The European Commission gave the green light on Thursday to an updated COVID-19 vaccine called Comirnaty XBB.1.5, which has been tweaked by BioNTech-Pfizer to tackle new variants of the virus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hungary-s-orban-government-outlaws-lgbt-propaganda-to-protect-youth
Orban's government banned 'LGBT propaganda' by claiming to protect young generations from amoral content....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourists-on-jet-skis-killed-by-algerian-coastguard
Two French-Moroccan holidaymakers have been killed by the Algerian coastguard after apparently straying into Algerian waters on their jet ski....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/compensation-plans-unveiled-for-akamas-communities
Starting tomorrow, September 1, 2023, the stipulations outlined in the Akamas Local Plan will be enacted. Yesterday, Mr. Konstantinos Ioannou, the Minister of Interior, and Mr. Petros Xenophontos, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/average-student-spending-at-€250-as-back-to-school-shopping-begins
A few days before schools reopen (September 7 for secondary and high schools, and September 11 for primary schools), chaos is ensuing in bookstores, stationery shops, and stores selling school attire and sports shoes.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fiba-world-cup-greece-roars-to-victory-over-new-zealand
In an exhilarating display of determination, Greece has successfully secured its spot in the World Cup's round of 16, emerging victorious against New Zealand with a final score of 83-74. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-turn-on-school-bus-fare-hike
In a reversal that has quelled widespread apprehension, school bus fares will not be subject to an increase after all. The issue has spurred heated debates among organized parents and the Department of Transportation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-policemen-charged-for-power-abuse-and-cruelty-stemming-from-2021
Developments have arisen regarding the serious incidents that occurred two years ago, specifically on February 13, 2021, during the march of the "Os Dame" group. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wanted-syrian-activist-s-presence-at-emergency-meeting-raises-eyebrows
Police spokesman Christos Andreou fielded questions regarding the presence of a Syrian protester at an emergency meeting with the Justice Minister and Chief of Police, despite an active narcotics-positive status and an outstanding arrest warrant. The warrant had been issued a mere few hours prior to the gathering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-s-abaya-ban-draws-cheers-from-the-right-debate-on-the-left
The French government's decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools drew applause on Monday from the right, but also criticism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finnish-travelers-take-the-lead-in-digital-travel-docs
The Finnish Border Guard has announced that Finns will be the first in the world to test digital travel documents starting from August 28....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-tax
Leaving the door open for potential action, the Finance Ministry is considering an additional tax on banks due to dissatisfaction with their current approach to deposit and lending rates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vigilante-militias-detain-migrants-in-evros-new-video-emerges
A recently surfaced video depicts four migrants allegedly apprehended by vigilante "militias" in the Evros region, now circulating across online platforms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/food-costs-soar-greens-up-25-3-fish-dip-by-15
Increases were noted in 32 out of 45 categories of essential consumer products in the Consumer Product Price Monitor for July 2023, according to the Consumer Protection Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-ship-carried-stolen-ukrainian-grain
The Turkish vessel known as the "Sword Lion" has found itself in a holding pattern at the bustling Iskenderun port, its anticipated unloading of a unique cargo - Ukrainian grain of questionable origins - temporarily postponed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-soccer-president-stays-firm-after-lip-kissing-incident
Facing his possible removal from office, the president of the Spanish soccer federation refused to resign Friday despite an uproar for kissing a player on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hotel-employees-get-wage-boost
The Council of Ministers convened earlier today to address key labor-related matters. One significant decision that emerged from the meeting was the approval of a higher minimum wage threshold for the hotel industry,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sixty-more-migrants-found-in-cyprus
Yesterday afternoon, checks continued at the apartment complex of Agios Nikolaos in Chloraka to record the residents who are migrants. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/did-we-get-colin-stewart-wrong
In a short period of time, from the day he assumed his duties as the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy, Mr. Colin Stewart has managed to be at the center of attention. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-supply-disruption-leaves-occupied-areas-in-darkness
In a recent development, several regions within the occupied territories are currently facing power outages due to a disruption in the electricity supply originating from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), according to reports in the local Turkish-Cypriot newspapers....
