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1. Massive cash haul uncovered at Paphos airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/massive-cash-haul-uncovered-at-paphos-airport

In a joint operation between the Customs Department and the YKAN (Financial Intelligence Unit), a startling discovery was made at Paphos Airport on Thursday night, 8th June 2023....

2. €1 million to boost Turkish Cypriot cheese exports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€1-million-to-boost-turkish-cypriot-cheese-exports

The European Commission's EU-funded assistance program aimed at eradicating zoonotic diseases (those that jump from animal to human) in dairy animals in areas not under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus was officially launched today....

3. Regulatory change delays electric air taxi market entry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/regulatory-change-delays-electric-air-taxi-market-entry

The era of electric air taxis is near, but a regulatory change has created an obstacle for manufacturers. ...

4. The shocking face of violence

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. ...

5. Parliament approves reduced VAT rate on first homes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-approves-reduced-vat-rate-on-first-homes

The plenary session of the Cyprus Parliament passed on Thursday almost unanimously a law allowing for the imposition of a reduced VAT rate of 5% on the first 130 sqm of a primary residence, including both houses and apartments...

6. Finance minister warns of VAT consequences

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....

7. Drones revolutionize Russia-Ukraine conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drones-revolutionize-russia-ukraine-conflict

The war between Russia and Ukraine is witnessing an increasing use of drones alongside conventional weapons....

8. Revolutionary mRNA vaccine boosts skin cancer treatment by 65%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/revolutionary-mrna-vaccine-boosts-skin-cancer-treatment-by-65

In a mid-stage trial, Moderna Inc and Merck & Co announced on Monday that the addition of their experimental mRNA-based vaccine has shown a 65% reduction in the risk of spreading the deadliest form of skin cancer when used in combination with immunotherapy alone....

9. Minister highlights progress in migration management efforts

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....

10. Wasted potential: Cyprus grapples with renewable energy storage 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. ...

11. The Cyprus conundrum: Hakan Fidan's potential role in shaping Turkish policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-cyprus-conundrum-hakan-fidan-s-potential-role-in-shaping-turkish-policy

The ''Turkish Century'' heralded by the re-election of Recep Tayyip Erdogan officially unfolds on Friday, generating interest in the individuals that the Turkish president will select for his cabinet. ...

12. President Christodoulides calls for stronger anti-corruption measures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-calls-for-stronger-anti-corruption-measures

In a seminar organized by the Cyprus Bar Association on "Independent Anti-Corruption Authority: legislation, practice, and challenges," President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, emphasized the government's commitment to combating corruption and promoting political accountability....

13. EU envoy a modern European approach, says Letymbiotis

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, ...

14. An effective foreclosure framework is important, says FinMin

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/an-effective-foreclosure-framework-is-important-says-finmin

An effective and functional foreclosure framework is crucial for encouraging borrowers to restructure their debt, due to the high stock of non-performing loans (NPLs), the Cyprus Ministry of Finance said in a press release on Tuesday....

15. Divestments trigger a risk of backlash in the Recovery Fund

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/divestments-trigger-a-risk-of-backlash-in-the-recovery-fund

As Cyprus races against time to secure €1.1 billion in grants and loans from the Recovery Fund (NextGenerationEU) by June 2026, a new challenge arises. ...

16. Christodoulides calls island’s division a European problem

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...

17. All hell breaks loose as House probes match fixing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/all-hell-breaks-loose-as-house-probes-match-fixing

All hell broke loose during a House ethics committee hearing on Wednesday, when lawmakers heard troubling allegations about match fixing in Cyprus after a whistleblower publicly accused former president Nicos Anastasiades of interfering with a probe...

18. In search of an energy strategy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-search-of-an-energy-strategy

After President Christodoulides' visit to Israel and his meeting with Netanyahu, two key issues have emerged regarding Nicosia's energy strategy:...

19. Face recognition to replace boarding passes at Berlin airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/face-recognition-to-replace-boarding-passes-at-berlin-airport

Berlin Brandenburg Airport has introduced a new digital service for biometric access control, making it easier for travelers to go through the controls....

20. Kyriakides: 'Our goal now, medicines for all'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyriakides-our-goal-now-medicines-for-all

"I have always envisioned a European Health Union, where the European Union would be intimately connected to every citizen regarding health matters....

21. Cyprus, Israel and the US join forces in civil protection

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-israel-and-the-us-join-forces-in-civil-protection

Cyprus is interested in further developing its capabilities in the field of civil protection, not only at a state level but also at an international and regional level, by deepening its multifaceted partnerships with states in our region - and beyond....

22. CBC urges banks to embrace transformation for sustainablefuture

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cbc-urges-banks-to-embrace-transformation-for-sustainablefuture

Constantinos Herodotou, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, emphasized the need for Cypriot banks to seize the current favorable circumstances and address impending challenges during his speech at the 2023 ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit held in Limassol on Thursday....

23. Nicosia reminds Europe of unresolved Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-reminds-europe-of-unresolved-cyprus-issue

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides has stressed the need for the member states of the Council of Europe to not forget that the Cyprus problem remains unresolved adding that the current status quo cannot be accepted...

24. Controversial appointments continue: Latest allegations spark public outcry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversial-appointments-continue-latest-allegations-spark-public-outcry

The reactions regarding the appointments of the Christodoulides government are intensifying day by day, forcing them to take measures in order to address any lingering concerns that may provoke public sentiment....

25. Over 1.2 billion in Russian assets frozen in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-2-billion-in-russian-assets-frozen-in-cyprus

Some 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in Russian-owned assets managed by Cyprus-registered companies were frozen in compliance with sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, Cyprus’ Finance Ministry said Tuesday...

26. BOC Chief urges sanctioned entities to seek exemptions themselves

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/boc-chief-urges-sanctioned-entities-to-seek-exemptions-themselves

The CEO of the Bank of Cyprus, Panicos Nicolaou, expressed the view that individuals and entities subject to sanctions should seek exemption from international authorities in order for banks to allow payments from frozen accounts to business entities....

27. Rights violations raise concerns amid sanctions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/rights-violations-raise-concerns-amid-sanctions

The Pancyprian Bar Association has expressed growing concerns over the violation of fundamental rights of both individuals and legal entities affected by the recent restrictive measures and sanctions imposed on April 12, 2023....

28. Unions and employers sign new transitional agreement on CoLA

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/unions-and-employers-sign-new-transitional-agreement-on-cola

Cyprus’ social partners (trade union and employers) on Friday signed, in the presence of the Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Yiannis Panayiotou, a new transitional agreement on the Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (CoLA) stipulating an increased allowance of 66.7% of last year’s inflation from the previous 50%....

29. Doctors without degrees: The NHS apprenticeship revolution

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctors-without-degrees-the-nhs-apprenticeship-revolution

Aspiring doctors and nurses may soon have the opportunity to work in the UK's National Health Service (NHS) without going to university, according to recent revelations. This proposal aims to address the workforce crisis currently faced by the struggling health service....

30. Three of four unions accept Labour Minister's improved CoLA proposal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/three-of-four-unions-accept-labour-minister-s-improved-cola-proposal

Assuming it is God's will and with PEO's permission on Friday, it's anticipated that the issue of Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA) will come to a close....

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