https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finland-stops-visa-processing-in-russia
The Finnish authorities have announced that the country will no longer accept visa and residence permit applications at the VFS center in Saint Petersburg from August 1, 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ceo-of-hellenic-bank-placed-on-leave
The Hellenic Bank's CEO, Oliver Gatzke, has been placed on mandatory leave with full pay after informing the bank of his decision to terminate his employment contract, effective from July 22, 2024, when the contract was due to expire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-repatriate-migrants-to-lebanon
The Police have a special permit for the boat used in the operation to repatriate migrants to Lebanon, according to Christos Andreou, the spokesperson for the Cyprus Police, who stated this to CNA. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-ends-social-income-for-its-poorest-citizens
The government of Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has decided to halt the granting of ''social income'' to unemployed and low-income citizens in Italy, starting August 1....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-four-year-wait-bristol-pub-s-legendary-roasts-have-diners-waiting-years-for-a-seat
If anticipation heightens pleasure then diners at one Bristol pub must be ecstatic by this point. With customers waiting up to four years to sample its award-winning meals, the Bank Tavern in central Bristol looks to be one of the hottest tickets not just in town but anywhere....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-pm-honors-cyprus-heroes
On October 11th and 12th, the first intergovernmental meeting between Cyprus and Greece was held in Greece. President Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced this after concluding their meeting at the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kevin-spacey-declared-innocent-in-trial
The famous actor, who won an Oscar, has been declared not guilty of sexually assaulting four men.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-eases-residency-rules-for-travelers
The Spanish authorities have announced that foreigners holding the country’s temporary residence permits will no longer be subject to strict rules as before....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawsuit-threatens-€284-5m-pdo-halloumi-industry
Shortly before the completion of a year (July 22, 2022) since the agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheesemakers, and KEVE, and the implementation of the terms of the European Regulation in the halloumi production chain, it seems that Cyprus' protected cheese is facing new challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/urgent-review-of-geri-s-industrial-zone
Eleven days later, the fire at the paper and plastic recycling factory in the Industrial Zone of Geriou remains unabated due to the materials involved. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-long-journey-always-begins-with-a-small-step
The many crises the EU has been facing recently should not let us forget the ongoing pain caused by the open wound of Cyprus’ division....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farewell-to-an-icon-legendary-singer-tony-bennett-passes-away-at-96
Renowned performer Tony Bennett, known for his unique interpretations of the "Great American Songbook," passed away on Friday at the age of 96....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/76-year-old-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-in-mercy-killing
In a significant legal development, David Hunter, a 76-year-old British man, has been found guilty of manslaughter for causing the death of his seriously ill wife, Janice Hunter, aged 74. The tragic incident occurred in their home near Paphos in December 2021....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighting-aid-en-route-to-greece-as-cyprus-extends-a-helping-hand
Cyprus is sending to Greece two firefighting aircraft and a ground unit to assist in the firefighting efforts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iraq-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-sweden-over-quran-burning
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, ordered on Thursday to withdraw the Iraqi charge d’affaires in Stockholm and expel the Swedish ambassador to Iraq, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/chatgpt-s-rise-sparks-academic-debates
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence software based on advanced language models, capable of generating texts from corresponding programs, was put into use....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brexit-regrets-the-uk-s-changing-tune-on-eu-exit
British nationals are expressing increasing regret over the decision to leave the European Union, according to a recent YouGov survey. Despite Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's claims that Brexit brought benefits to the UK, over half of the population would now vote to remain in the EU if a referendum were held again....
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/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/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/promising-drug-slows-alzheimer-s-decline-by-36
A new drug that claims to slow mental decline caused by Alzheimer's by 36 percent could spell 'the beginning of the end' for the degenerative brain disease....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/road-safety-concerns-and-uncontrolled-access-in-akamas-national-forest-park
An incident in Akamas involving a four-wheeled motorbike falling off a cliff and injuring the driver has brought attention to the dangerous conditions of the road and the lack of protective measures. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/quest-for-justice-in-thanasis-tragic-death
Last Wednesday, many people gathered outside Legal Services to support Andriana Nikolaou in her battle for justice regarding her son's death, Thanasis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-hotel-plans-to-appeal-acropolis-view-ruling
Greece's highest court has recently ruled that Coco-Mat Athens BC, a hotel located at the base of the Acropolis in Koukaki, must demolish its two top floors due to obstruction of the view of the Acropolis, according to a report from Greek City Times....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/extreme-temperatures-prompt-acropolis-hour-reduction
Greek authorities have made adjustments to the operating hours of the Acropolis due to the anticipated extremely high temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-invasion-1974-cyprus-remembers
Sirens will once again ring out across all cities this year, as part of the commemorative events marking the somber anniversaries of the coup attempt and the Turkish invasion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-groping-not-a-crime-if-done-in-less-than-10-seconds
A judge in Italy has ruled that groping is not a crime if it lasts less than 10 seconds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pseudo-gov-t-pushes-forward-with-controversial-marina-project-in-varosha
The self-declared pseudo-government in the occupied areas has made a decision to proceed with the construction of a marina intended for private boats and tourism development in Varosha, an area belonging to the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/shake-those-summertime-blues-with-a-fun-packed-weekend
Looking for a thrilling weekend filled with entertainment options? This summer, you're in luck! From captivating theatre performances to electrifying music events and lively parties, there's no shortage of exciting activities to choose from....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-fined-€120-000-for-abandoning-kittens
A fine of 120,000 euros was imposed on a 76-year-old resident of Rhodes for abandoning four kittens inside a cardboard box....
