https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-heart-of-the-ecb-beats-in-cyprus
The second consecutive visit of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde in 2022 is certainly semantic. Apart from the visibility of Cyprus being the first visit by Central Bank Governors as part of the decision to visit a country on an annual basis to hold one of their meetings, two other readings emerge....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/world-animal-day-the-importance-of-animals-in-our-lives
October 4 was designated World Animal Day because it coincides with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, who has been proclaimed by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of animals and nature. It was first celebrated in 1931 at a conference of environmentalists in Florence, as a way of raising public and scientific awareness of endangered animals. Since then, the feast day has expanded to include all species of the animal kingdom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/op-ed-where-will-turkey-be-in-a-year-from-now
The disputes with Greece will be useful ammunition for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan should he decide to manufacture a crisis that would divert attention away from his country’s economic disintegration. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sba-judge-slams-criminal-justice-system-in-cyprus
A resident judge on the British Bases in Cyprus, who recently denied a removal request for two suspects in connection with an ongoing fake cocaine investigation, took the time in his remarks to issue a far-reaching indictment against the maladies of the Greek Cypriot criminal justice system...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mario-nava-energy-can-strengthen-the-connection-between-the-two-communities
In an interview with Kathimerini, Mario Nava touches on a number of issues with regard to the Cyprus Problem, including how trade between the two communities is the only answer to smuggling, the progress in the implementation of the Halloumi case and the role of the EU in future Cyprus talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cheaper-electricity-in-september-how-much-will-you-pay
The issue of electricity pricing is at the top of every household's agenda, especially with galloping inflation and the increase in fuel prices, making it a big hurdle for many. Despite this, things seem to be encouraging as far as September is concerned as bill pricing is expected to be reduced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ryanair-blames-lack-of-incentives-for-closing-its-athens-hub
The intense competition in the domestic market, which started to shrink Ryanair’s share, is the reason why it decided to close its base in Athens this winter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/100-000-workers-to-benefit-from-established-minimum-wage
The introduction of the national minimum wage in Cyprus, which will affect the salaries of almost 100 thousand workers from the beginning of 2023, has turned into a game of nerves but with an almost happy ending....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-minimum-wage-set-at-940-euros-per-month
The Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Kyriakos Kousios, announced the establishment of the National Minimum Wage after the meeting of the Council of Ministers, calling it a historic day for the welfare state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/photovoltaic-systems-are-increasing-in-popularity-in-cyprus
With inflated electricity prices hitting households and businesses, the installation of photovoltaic systems, or solar panels, comes as an attractive solution for more and more consumers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-to-introduce-domestic-covid-measures
German authorities have said that the country will introduce domestic COVID protective measures in October as they are needed for autumn and winter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-and-emirates-announce-codeshare-partnership
Emirates and AEGEAN announce the launch of a codeshare partnership, enabling their passengers to benefit from increased connectivity and travel to eight domestic Greek destinations via Athens, with a single ticket....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/op-ed-turkey-must-behave-as-a-nato-ally
Senator Bob Menendez, chair of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, calls for more steps to deepen the multidimensional relationship between Greece and the US, from defense and security to emerging technologies, the digital economy, the maritime industry and commercial shipping....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finland-s-pm-partying-video-causes-backlash
The Finnish Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, is facing a backlash after being seen partying in a leaked video....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-response-muted-following-reports-of-turkey-s-second-s-400-shipment
The Biden administration on Tuesday stopped short of threatening additional penalties following reports Turkey plans to receive the second batch of the Russian S-400 missile defense system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/edf-funds-seven-cypriot-projects-proposed-in-2021
Several Cypriot businesses and research institutions have secured funding for seven projects from the European Defence Fund (EDF) for 2021, the Ministry of Defence has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flag-goes-up-over-‘suspicious-findings-in-berton-s-case
Leaked information in local media point to shocking revelations expected to shed light on the cause and manner of death for Berton, an impounded Savannah cat that died in state custody in Cyprus after authorities refused to allow his owner to take her ailing pet to a private vet...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/puzzling-details-emerge-as-police-probe-berton-s-death
Cyprus Police say the animal unit will investigate the death of Berton, an impounded Savannah cat that died in state custody, as more shocking details emerged about the hybrid’s ordeal after he was removed from the care of his owner in Limassol...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/berton-s-mom-demands-independent-post-mortem
The owner of Berton, a controversial Savannah cat who died in state custody on Monday, is calling for an independent forensic pathologist to be present during the post mortem of her beloved pet...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/savannah-cat-berton-dies-in-state-custody
A Savannah cat named Berton, a house pet who was taken away from his Limassol home following an incident, was found dead on Tuesday at a Paphos zoo where he was being detained...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/turkish-inflation-surges-to-nearly-80
Turkish inflation rose to a fresh 24-year high of 79.6% in July, data showed on Wednesday as the lira’s continued weakness and global energy and commodity costs pushed prices higher, though the price rises came out below forecasts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/op-ed-solving-cyprus
The recent commemoration of the 48th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus is a dark reminder that a solution is long overdue. Greek and Cypriot government officials, as well as organizations around the world, called for an end to the Turkish occupation and the reunification of the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-officials-smuggle-ailing-berton-out-of-limassol-zoo
There was no end in sight for Berton’s ordeal after news broke on Tuesday that the ailing Savannah cat in state custody was taken to Paphos, unbeknownst to his owner, instead of getting treatment by a local vet in Limassol...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cbc-noticeable-decrease-in-household-and-business-debt
Business and household debt in Cyprus reached €56.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, according to data from the Central Bank of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/foreign-direct-investment-in-europe-a-game-of-two-halves-current-volatility-impacts-strategy-while-long-term-appeal-instills-confidence
Europe’s attractiveness for FDI has shown signs of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic with a 5% increase in the number of projects announced in 2021 compared to 2020, according to the latest annual EY European Attractiveness Survey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-rooting-for-hybrid-cat-detained-at-limassol-zoo
Public support came pouring in over the weekend for a woman and her Savannah cat, which is being detained at the Limassol zoo over safety concerns, with social media users shocked that her request to take the animal to the vet was initially rejected...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-has-a-strong-presence-at-domestic-award-institutions
Lidl Cyprus received a total of sixteen awards in a wide range of business activity and innovation; notably at the impressive Cyprus HR Awards award ceremony, the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards and Cyprus Retail Excellence Awards as well as at the Cyprus BITE Excellence Awards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-sending-money-to-turkey-for-the-$20-billion-akuyo-nuclear-plant
A Russian state-owned company is transferring money to a subsidiary that’s building a $20 billion nuclear power plant on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, alleviating concerns the project could be delayed by war sanctions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-gas-discoveries-boosted-by-eu-s-shift-from-russia-supplies
The European Union’s drive to slash reliance on Russian natural gas is boosting the strategic importance of finds in Cyprus, the country’s energy minister said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-pm-resigns-spelling-trouble-for-europe
Italian prime minister Mario Draghi has resigned, ending a national unity government formed to tackle unpopular reforms and spelling trouble for Europe at a time of acute economic challenges....