https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weekend-weather-stormy-skies-and-spotty-showers-on-the-horizon
Good morning, Cyprus! As we roll into Friday and kick off the weekend, don’t put away the umbrella just yet. A low-pressure system is sweeping in from the southwest, bringing along some strong northeastern winds that will stick around until tomorrow afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-you-a-flamingo-in-disguise-time-to-test-your-one-legged-skills
A new study suggests that the ability to balance on one leg can be a significant indicator of health for individuals aged 50 and older. Researchers found......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/norway-s-billion-dollar-man-says-americans-just-work-harder-than-europeans
Norway’s ''billion-dollar man'' Nicolai Tangen, who manages Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, says America’s success over Europe comes down to one simple factor: Americans work harder....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/16-injured-as-truck-crashes-into-bus-stop-near-gillot-israel
A serious incident unfolded earlier today when a truck crashed into a bus stop at a busy intersection near Gillot in central Israel, injuring several people, according to Israeli police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-urges-banks-to-show-social-responsibility-despite-sector-s-strength
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) released its annual Financial Stability Report for 2023 on Tuesday, indicating that the financial sector is overall strong and capable of handling unexpected challenges. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-rescued-after-being-wedged-upside-down-for-7-hours
A woman in Australia faced a dramatic situation when she became trapped upside down for seven hours while trying to retrieve her lost phone from a crevice between boulders in the Hunter Valley region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-crisis-looms-as-cyprus-dams-hit-27
Cyprus is grappling with a severe water shortage as the ongoing drought pushes the country's dam capacity to worrying levels. According to Gianna Economidou......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-cuts-rates-again-as-eurozone-inflation-and-economy-struggle
The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut interest rates for the third time, marking the first consecutive reduction in 13 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/isolated-showers-thunderstorms-expected-this-afternoon
A weak low-pressure system is affecting the region.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/behind-the-numbers-are-cyprus-s-non-performing-loans-just-a-makeup-job
Are there good makeup artists in Cyprus? Sometimes I wonder, but since I’m out of the fashion scene, I can’t say for sure. However, when I think back to the banking events of the last 15 years, then yes—at least in the banks, they exist....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flight-cancellations-leave-air-haifa-struggling-for-passengers
Air Haifa, a new low-cost airline, completed its inaugural flight on the Tel Aviv-Larnaca route yesterday morning. Upon returning from Larnaca, passengers were surprised to find the flight nearly empty, a rare occurrence during this peak travel season for the Israeli aviation industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-profits-in-crosshairs-as-tax-talks-heat-up
The future of a special tax on bank deposits paid to the state may be heading for a shift, though a final decision is not guaranteed. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/afternoon-showers-expected-in-the-mountains
Today's weather will be partly cloudy, with isolated showers expected in the afternoon, primarily in the mountains. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heat-holds-on-but-showers-loom-by-midweek
A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mild-conditions-with-isolated-rain-over-coming-days
A weak low-pressure system is affecting the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mostly-clear-weather-possible-mountain-showers
A weak high-pressure system is affecting the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/week-starts-with-mostly-clear-weather-mild-winds-to-follow
A weak low-pressure system will temporarily affect the area today.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-projects-€1-13-billion-fiscal-surplus-for-2025
Cyprus is on track to achieve a fiscal surplus of €1.13 billion in 2025, amounting to 3.3% of GDP, according to the state budget presented to the House of Representatives on Thursday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olive-oil-and-potato-prices-surge-in-cyprus-by-over-50
Olive oil and potatoes saw the largest annual price increases in September 2024, surging by 61.3% and 57.7% respectively, according to data from the Cyprus Consumer Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/45-cypriots-set-to-return-from-lebanon-via-greek-military-aircraft
Forty-five Cypriots have expressed interest in being repatriated from Lebanon, according to Theodoros Gotsis, Press Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-hike-mortgage-rates-as-new-loans-drop-by-a-third-in-august
Banks in Cyprus raised the interest rates on home loans in August, while reducing the interest rates offered on household deposits, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-s-electric-vehicle-sales-plummet-in-europe-amid-eu-tariffs
Chinese automakers are seeing a sharp decline in electric vehicle (EV) sales across Europe, with sales figures dropping to their lowest in the past 18 months. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperatures-rise-to-31°c-inland
Today, the weather will be mostly clear, though local cloud cover may develop around midday and early afternoon, possibly bringing isolated showers in the mountains.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-right-freedom-party-wins-big-in-austria-election
Austria's political landscape has entered a period of uncertainty following the far-right Freedom Party’s (FPÖ) historic success in Sunday’s general election......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-revenue-rises-to-€474-million-in-july
Tourism revenue in Cyprus grew by €19.4 million in July 2024, reaching €474.0 million, an increase of 4.3% compared to €454.6 million in July 2023, according to the results of the Passenger Survey carried out by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-credit-rating-upgraded-due-to-strong-economy-and-lower-debt
Rating Agency Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI) has upgraded Cyprus’ Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and Short-Term FCR (ST FCR) to ‘BBB’ and ‘A2’, respectively, from ‘BBB-’ and ‘A3’, maintaining a positive outlook....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperatures-rise-to-32°c-inland-cooler-on-the-coast
A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area, bringing occasional strong winds and isolated showers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-subsidies-and-zero-vat-on-essentials-to-end-on-october-1st
The Ministry of Finance announced today that starting October 1, 2024, it will stop the staggered electricity subsidy and the zero VAT rate on basic goods. These measures were designed to help households deal with rising costs of living....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-have-€28-7-billion-in-cash-and-liquidity
The amount of liquidity in Cyprus's banking system rose to €28.7 billion in August 2024, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). This increase was fueled by a growth in deposits alongside a decline in loans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-skies-and-rising-temperatures-ahead
Today’s weather will be mostly sunny with a few scattered clouds. Winds will start as light and variable at 3 Beaufort, then shift to a southwest to northwest direction, increasing to light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort....