https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-bolsters-lebanon-with-€1b-aid-package
The European Union has begun political dialogue with the Lebanese government to implement critical reforms, backed by substantial EU funding. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-boosts-r-d-funding-by-nearly-20-spending-€138m-in-2023
Cyprus significantly boosted its investment in research and development (R&D) in 2023, with government budget allocations rising by 19.8% compared to the previous year, according to new data from Eurostat. This increase is notably higher than the average 5.3% rise observed across the European Union during the same period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€6m-fund-available-for-innovators-to-tackle-real-world-challenges
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has announced a new funding program called "Co-Develop" with a total budget of €6 million. This program aims to solve real-world problems by connecting researchers with businesses in areas such as digital technologies, advanced agriculture, health, and the environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rif-launches-€6m-fund-to-foster-innovation-and-economic-growth
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) announced on Tuesday a new call for the "Co-Develop" funding programme, with a total budget of €6 million, aimed at better leveraging resources and apply innovative solutions to real problems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-banks-show-resilience-amid-challenges-reports-central-bank-governor
Despite the continuous challenges, the Cypriot banking system continues to register a positive course, which is reflected in the main supervisory indicators, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-unemployment-decreases-while-social-benefits-paid-increase
The number of unemployed persons registered at the District Labour Offices in Cyprus fell to 11,877 at the end of July 2024, marking a 9.9% decrease compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Statistical Service on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-global-stock-markets-tumble-amid-us-recession-fears
Global stock markets experienced significant declines on Monday as concerns about a potential US recession led investors to abandon risky assets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/christodoulides-challenges-turkish-stance-with-new-push-for-cyprus-talks
President Christodoulides has declared himself ''ready'' to engage in negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem. Wherever he goes, he emphasizes his willingness to resume talks...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/corruption-at-the-heart-of-the-cyprus-problem
Is there any doubt that corruption is a major reason why the Cyprus problem remains unresolved? A recent example is the Vasiliko case, the construction project of the ''Liquefied Natural Gas Storage and Regasification Terminal'' in Vasiliko....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/august-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-european-securities-and-markets-authority
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-president-urges-transparency-amid-vasilikos-scandal
DISY President Annita Demetriou's call for transparency regarding the Vassilikos scandal carries dual significance. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-non-cash-payment-value-hits-€129-billion
Non cash payments in Cyprus in the second half of 2023 rose by 12% year on year to €129 billion with total transactions amounting to 152 million marking an annual increase of 15%, the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-ties-commissioner-pick-to-eu-job-role
President Nikos Christodoulides’ recent statements regarding Cyprus’ nominee for the European Commissioner post have sparked controversy, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/djokovic-finally-strikes-gold
Novak Djokovic achieved tennis immortality by clinching his first Olympic gold medal and completing the elusive career "Golden Slam" with a dramatic win over Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-could-face-financial-strain-over-vasilikos-debacle
The abandonment of the Vasilikos terminal project by a Chinese consortium has triggered a cascade of financial and operational challenges for Cyprus, with substantial implications for state finances and energy infrastructure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-to-craft-their-own-play-inspired-by-nicosia-s-history
The Nicosia International Festival 2024, which actively participates in Nicosia’s candidacy for the European Capital of Culture 2030, is developing its theatrical co-creation workshop "Exploring the Theatre", with the support of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministers-unaware-of-eu-probe-into-vasiliko-project
The European Commission has launched an investigation into the Vasiliko project, sparking a wave of controversy and finger-pointing among Cyprus officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uber-to-add-100-000-electric-cars-to-its-global-fleet
Uber has announced a deal to integrate 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) from China's BYD into its global fleet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-cyprus-reports-€105-7m-net-profit-for-h1-2024
Eurobank Cyprus reported a net profit of €105.7 million for the first half of 2024, marking a 16% increase, or €14.9 million, compared to the same period in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-now-flies-from-larnaca-to-cairo
Wizz Air the most environmentally sustainable airline globally1, is excited to announce a new route from Larnaca to Cairo. Starting on October 29, the new route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-battles-major-sheep-and-goat-plague-in-11-regions
New cases of sheep and goat plague are expected in Greece, with 35 outbreaks already reported across 11 of the country's 13 regions, according to Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras. Movement and slaughter bans will remain in effect next week to curb the spread....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/journalists-spies-and-political-prisoners-freed-in-largest-prisoner-swap-since-cold-war
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been freed from Russian custody as part of a significant prisoner exchange involving numerous foreign citizens held in Russia and several Russian political prisoners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-celebrates-its-successful-sponsorship-of-the-uefa-euro-2024
• Lidl's sponsorship of the biggest football event in Europe, as an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024™, signaling the company's first international participation in football....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-arrested-for-negligence-in-death-of-newborn-in-nicosia
A case of severe negligence leading to the death of a three-month-old baby girl has shocked Cyprus. Authorities have arrested the 23-year-old father and are seeking the 22-year-old mother, who is believed to have fled to Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-cyprus-wins-the-gold-medal-for-corruption
The column, in an unsuspecting moment and while all the relevant officials were reassuring you, was the first to write about the impending fiasco of the mammoth projects in Larnaca and warned that what would follow with the project in Vasilikos would be infinitely worse....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/70-of-cypriots-and-greeks-choose-card-payments-over-cash
We are moving ever closer to abolishing cash for consumers and businesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/record-surge-in-olive-oil-fraud-amid-rising-prices-of-liquid-gold
The European Union reported a record number of potential olive oil fraud and mislabeling cases in the first quarter of 2024, driven by inflationary pressures and a growing hidden market for the kitchen staple....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/vasilikos-cyprus-political-figures-and-public-officials-to-be-summoned
The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the construction contract of the Natural Gas Terminal (NGA) in Vasilikos, Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympic-men-s-triathlon-postponed-due-to-seine-water-contamination
The men's triathlon at the Olympic Games has been postponed due to poor water quality in the River Seine, despite significant investments in infrastructure. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-relaunches-lng-terminal-tender-after-€0-5b-contract-termination
Cyprus will soon launch tenders for the completion of the Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal for electricity generation, despite the termination of a €0.5 billion......