https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-s-eu-speech-photos-spark-debate
Photos capturing yesterday's speech by the President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, at the European Parliament have gained traction on the internet, leading to speculation that they might have been digitally altered to showcase a larger presence of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in the chamber....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/backlash-over-cyprus-vat-refund-change
The recent decision made by the Department of Customs to raise the expenditure limit for VAT refunds to third-country travelers visiting Cyprus is receiving criticism for its adverse effects on tourism expenditure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anticipating-the-arrival-of-natural-gas-in-cyprus
After attending a workshop on energy issues in Nicosia and engaging in meetings with stakeholders in the UK, George Papanastasiou, the Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry, is now embarking on a two-day working visit to Israel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-leads-cyprus-eu-initiative
President Nicos Christodoulides is currently in Strasbourg with the main objective of promoting the proposal for a more active involvement of the European Union (EU) in resolving the deadlock on the Cyprus problem and resuming talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jpmorgan-chase-settles-$290m-lawsuit-with-epstein-victims
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) reached a tentative $290 million settlement with victims of Jeffrey Epstein, one of two lawsuits alleging the nation's largest bank ignored warnings about its longtime client and facilitated his alleged sex trafficking....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-s-controversial-visit-to-the-occupied-areas
Breaking from tradition, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan embarked on an unauthorized visit to the "TRNC" before his scheduled trip to Azerbaijan on June 13....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/planetarium-cyprus-where-science-and-wonder-converge
Some people ask, ''Does a planetarium merely provide answers, or does it also evoke questions?'' Achilleas Kentonis, the executive director of the Interstellar Institute, responds, ''First and foremost, it stimulates questions, and then answers naturally follow.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-visits-occupied-territories-video
Recep Tayyip Erdogan embarked on his first visit outside of Turkey since his re-election arriving in the occupied territories. He landed at approximately 13:10 and will depart in the afternoon, proceeding to Azerbaijan thereafter. At 14:30, Erdogan and Tatar will hold a joint press conference....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groundbreaking-court-to-tackle-first-home-foreclosures
The groundwork for the establishment of a specialized jurisdiction court, which will exclusively handle issues related to the foreclosure of primary residences, will be laid on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-a-stand-for-solidarity-in-eu-immigration-reform
Minister of Interior Konstantinos Ioannou announced on Friday that Cyprus views the establishment of a mandatory solidarity mechanism as a significant development for the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-keeps-his-eu-initiative-alive-after-phone-call
Dialogue prospects on divided Cyprus may seem small after UN efforts failed this week to bring together the two community leaders, but President Nikos Christodoulides remained upbeat on Thursday over a hard sell to involve Brussels in the peace process, citing a phone call he received on Thursday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-shocking-face-of-violence
In Cyprus, we have witnessed the rapid dissemination, facilitated by the prevalence of audiovisual content on social media platforms, of two videos that expose the brutal and shocking nature of violence. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-warns-of-vat-consequences
With the deadlines long expired and the saga of amending the Value Added Tax Law to apply the reduced rate of 5% to specific residential square meters dragging on, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos sounds the alarm, emphasizing the palpable risk of Cyprus being taken to the European Court and fined....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-top-diplomat-in-cyprus-tries-to-bring-leaders-together
UN Secretary General's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, has been trying to bring together Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, however this has not been made possible for the moment...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finmin-underlines-the-importance-of-disciplined-policy
The contact circle with the banks has not been completed, and there will be a new one to adopt measures that will provide relief to borrowers regarding the increased interest rates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-highlights-progress-in-migration-management-efforts
During a recent press conference on migration, Constantinos Ioannou, the Minister of Interior, discussed the current state of asylum applications and the return of irregular migrants to their countries of origin between March and May 2023. He emphasized the government's policies and measures to address these challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wasted-potential-cyprus-grapples-with-renewable-energy-storage-challenges
The Parliamentary Trade Committee of the House of Representatives examined the issue of the absence of renewable electricity storage systems, which leads to the rejection of significant power generation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-plan-to-safeguard-vulnerable-groups-homes-nears-approval
The Director of the Press Office of the President of the Republic, Victor Papadopoulos, announced that a new plan to safeguard the first homes of vulnerable groups in Cyprus is on the horizon. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-emerges-as-top-beneficiary-of-eib-support-in-europe
The European Investment Bank (EIB) President, Werner Hoyer, announced that Cyprus remains the largest beneficiary of EIB support per capita in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-attends-2nd-european-political-community-summit-in-moldova
Maintaining a stable and secure environment in the Eastern Mediterranean remains of the utmost strategic importance, President Nikos Christodoulides said Thursday, addressing the 2nd European Political Community Summit taking place in Chisinau, Moldova....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/minister-calls-for-duty-free-halloumi-exports-to-australia
Minister for Agriculture Petros Xenophontos participated in the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the EU on Tuesday, where he participated in discussions regarding the state of the agricultural market in the EU as well as trade with Ukraine.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-envoy-a-modern-european-approach-says-letymbiotis
The proposal for the appointment of a special envoy from the EU for the Cyprus issue is a modern European proposal that can change the EU's relations with Turkey and solve a longstanding problem, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aphrodite-emerges-from-sea-but-behind-closed-doors
NewMed Energy, one of the partners in 'Aphrodite' hydrocarbons field, listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, will officially announce the delivery of the modified development and production plan of the block on Wednesday, Cyprus Energy Minister George Papanastasiou told the Cyprus News Agency...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/is-there-an-energy-plan-or-isn-t-there
When in 2011 Cyprus discovered natural gas in "Aphrodite," the discussion about geopolitical upgrading was so intense that it led to the creation... of a movie titled "Block 12" and the establishment of specialized studies in oil & gas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-china-discuss-tourism-cooperation
Deputy Minister of Tourism of Cyprus, Kostas Koumis, and Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism of China, Li Qun exchanged on Monday ideas, views and suggestions, during a meeting at the Ministry of Tourism, in Nicosia, in a bid to further strengthen the cooperation between Cyprus and China in the tourism sector...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-conceals-details-in-revived-us-visa-waiver-talks
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides suggested on Monday that ongoing efforts to secure a US visa waiver was an example of a 'new level of relations' between Nicosia and Washington, while providing little details on the process but adding that his government’s position on sanctions against Russia was 'in line' with American goals as outlined recently by the US Ambassador...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unleashing-potential-through-a-revised-recovery-plan
The Directorate General for Growth, in collaboration with all stakeholders, is currently preparing Cyprus' revised Recovery and Resilience Plan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-gathers-oil-companies-for-sales-pitch
Τhe main points of the government's energy strategy will be presented to representatives of companies involved internationally in the natural gas and electricity supply chain, during a two-day workshop titled 'The Cyprus Gateway: Natural Gas to Power and Liquefaction' taking place on Monday and Tuesday, in Nicosia...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-calls-island-s-division-a-european-problem
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for 'political courage' in Cyprus peace talks during a visit to Berlin by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, who said the island’s division was a 'European problem' and Brussels could lead the way to a solution...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-bus-safety-32-complaints-only-this-year
The House Transport Committee scrutinized the safety of buses, particularly those transporting students and citizens, during its session on Thursday, May 25. ...
