https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zero-emission-buildings-by-2030
In a bid to combat climate change, the European Parliament has approved a plan to make buildings more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-ripple-effect-of-houthi-attacks-on-cyprus-maritime-industry
From super yachts to shipping giants, the Houthi insurgency's impact and sparking a call for global unity.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-a-beacon-of-hope-in-the-middle-east-crisis
Cyprus is playing a pivotal role in Western efforts to deal with the crisis in the Middle East; its added value stems not from its military power, but rather from its geographic location, its membership in the European Union, and its excellent relations with all the regional actors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-prime-minister-plans-may-trip-to-ankara-for-bilateral-talks
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis indicated on Tuesday that he is planning a trip to Ankara in May, hailing what he said was a “sincere desire” from the Turkish side to “bridge tensions” with Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-continue-and-intensify-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza
In a press briefing on Tuesday, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced the continuation and intensification of the "Amalthea" humanitarian aid operation for Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-turkmenistan-forge-parliamentary-ties-for-future-cooperation
In a landmark virtual meeting, the President of the Cyprus-Turkmenistan Friendship Group in the House of Representatives, Haris Georgiades, and the President of the Turkmenistan parliamentary group, Batyr Bayliyev, expressed their commitment to fostering regular dialogue between the two Friendship Groups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-55-450-euro-internet-extortion-case
Authorities have launched an investigation into a fraud case following a report by a 60-year-old man alleging that he was defrauded of a total of 55,450 euros by a suspicious woman via the Internet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-establishes-coordination-team-in-cyprus-for-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza
The EU will have a coordination team in Cyprus and will finance and steer the flow of goods to Gaza, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said today while addressing the European Parliament plenary session, in Strasbourg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-plans-proposal-to-subsidize-medical-escort-expenses
President Nikos Christodoulides announced plans to present a proposal on Wednesday to subsidize travel, accommodation, and food expenses for patient escorts abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-praises-eu-financial-plan-for-2025
The joint statement on the orientation of the eurozone’s fiscal policy for 2025 satisfies Cyprus as it validates the cautious and conservative fiscal policy that Cyprus has followed so far, Minister for Finance Makis Keravnos said in Brussels, where he was attending the meeting of the Eurogroup on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-eyes-support-for-internet-cable-connecting-europe-and-asia
Eurobank, initially hesitant about financing the East to Med Data Corridor (EMC) cable system, is now contemplating entering the second round of funding for the mega project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gesy-€1-58b-revenue-€500m-reserve-stable-until-2031
The Health Insurance Organisation (OAY) has disclosed that its revenue from contributions to the General Health System (GeSY) reached €1.58 billion in 2023,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-a-familiar-economic-space-for-greece
In an interview conducted by Kathimerini reporter Panayiotis Rougalas, Greece's Central Bank Governor, Mr. Yiannis Stournaras, sheds light on various aspects of the country's monetary policy and economic landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/diplomatic-evacuations-begin-as-gang-violence-escalates-in-haiti
In response to escalating gang violence in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, the United States and other diplomatic missions have initiated evacuations, according to a report by CNN....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/washington-to-larnaca-via-bucharest
The proposal for the Gaza sea corridor has gained momentum, with Cyprus's groundwork and the deteriorating Middle East humanitarian situation cited as catalysts, according to a report by George Kakouris in this Sunday's printed edition of Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bridges-east-and-west-as-amalthea-project-gets-under-way
Apostolos Tomaras' recent article in Kathimerini's printed Sunday edition details the establishment of the Gaza Maritime Humanitarian Aid Corridor, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cuellar-receives-london-s-assurance-on-cyprus-problem
UN Secretary-General's personal envoy on Cyprus, María Angela Holguín Cuéllar, received reassurances by UK officials during her contacts in London on Thursday......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-senator-allizard-heads-to-cyprus-for-osce-mission
French Senator Pascal Allizard, Special Representative on Mediterranean Affairs for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-cyprus-reports-€199-4m-profits-in-2023
Eurobank Cyprus unveiled its financial results for 2023, boasting a profit of €199.4 million, marking a significant increase of €105.1 million or 111% compared to 2022.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unemployment-rate-drops-while-inflation-inches-up
The latest data from the Cyprus Statistical Service reveals a positive shift in the country's economic landscape, with the unemployment rate falling to 5.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 6.9% in the same period the previous year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/saints-sergios-bacchus-church-rises-from-devastation
Out of the ruins and devastation, the small church of Saints Sergios and Bacchus, in the Karpas peninsula, east of Neta village in Turkish occupied......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/joint-statement-by-eu-cyprus-uae-us-and-uk-leads-aid-effort-to-gaza
In a joint statement, the European Commission, Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and the United Kingdom have announced the activation of a maritime corridor to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ec-president-and-cyprus-unite-for-humanitarian-sea-corridor
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Cyprus on Thursday evening to discuss the establishment of a humanitarian sea corridor to Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-shows-gaza-aid-efforts-to-ursula-von-der-leyen-over-dinner
President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Cyprus following their participation in the 27th Plenary Session of the European People's Party in Bucharest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-dinner-marks-60-years-of-cyprus-ship-registry
The Deputy Ministry of Shipping held a dinner in Athens on Tuesday, in the presence of Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus Marina Hadjimanolis, to mark the 60th anniversary since the establishment of the Cyprus Ship Registry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-calls-for-eu-leadership-in-middle-east
In a compelling address to the plenary of the European People's Party (EPP) conference in Bucharest, President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the pivotal role the European Union...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-considers-rate-cut-despite-falling-inflation
The European Central Bank is set to keep interest rates at record highs on Thursday and take baby steps towards cutting them in the coming months as inflation continues to fall despite stubbornly high underlying price pressures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-commends-christodoulides-proud-of-his-leadership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke today at the plenary session of the European People's Party in Bucharest, Romania....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-opens-sea-corridor-to-gaza-with-eu-and-us-support
Nicosia's initiative, since the beginning of the war in neighboring Israel, appears to be taking shape as Cyprus emerges as a humanitarian bridge for the suffering Palestinian people. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hotel-industry-faces-backlash-over-residence-fees
The inclusion of a residence tax within the framework of the green tax reform, affecting hotels, tourist accommodations, and Airbnb, is expected to trigger reactions within the hotel industry....