https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-pioneer-regrets-contribution-to-field-quits-google-over-concerns
The man often touted as the godfather of AI has quit Google, citing concerns over the flood of fake information, videos and photos online and the possibility for AI to upend the job market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperature-rise-expected-as-weak-high-pressure-dominates-region
In weather news, the Meteorological Service has forecasted a temperature rise for the region. Weak high pressure will continue to affect the area until Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-says-it-‘kann-deliver-on-air-defence
A fifth generation stealth fighter jet developed and produced in Turkey was shown off on Monday, with Ankara delivering on a promise made two years ago when the first indigenous engine was put to the test amid F16 restrictions...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/russian-officials-attempt-to-link-cultural-centre-fire-to-malicious-activity
According to the competent authorities of the Republic of Cyprus, the fire that broke out at the Russian Cultural Centre on Wednesday afternoon was determined to be caused by human error, specifically by a cigarette lighter. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-s-wrong-with-a-little-transparency
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding e-kalathi in recent days. It is an electronic platform that aims to provide consumers with real-time updates on the prices of products in supermarkets, enabling them to easily find the best deals on their preferred products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mykonos-bars-face-minuscule-fine-for-illegal-structures-demolition
In the latest twist in the Mykonos saga, a new Environment Ministry legislative provision stipulates that if the Principote and Nammos bars on the island demolish all of their illegal structures by early May,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-gets-honorary-doctorate-in-greece
Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, is traveling to Athens today, where he will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Piraeus and will participate in the Delphi Economic Forum, organized on a private initiative, with the participation of heads of state and government...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/thessaloniki-comic-con-returns-for-its-seventh-edition
Thessaloniki’s longest-running festival exclusively devoted to comics, cosplay, and animation, The Comic Con, is set to take place on May 5-7 at TIF-Helexpo’s Ioannis Vellidis conference center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-breaks-out-at-russian-cultural-center-in-nicosia
A big fire broke out on Wednesday (26/04) at noon at the Russian Cultural Center in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-will-require-presidential-candidates-to-disclose-donations
Today (Wednesday, April 26), the Parliament's Institutions Committee began discussing the law proposal submitted by DISY MP and chairman of the Committee, Demetris Demetriou, on behalf of his party's Parliamentary Group, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-couple-stands-at-ease-during-diplomatic-reception
Cyprus’ first couple felt right at home on Tuesday when the president and the first lady, both career diplomats by trade, hosted a reception for members of diplomatic and consular missions on the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/davis-cup-playoffs-return-to-cyprus
The Cypriot Davis Cup Team will fight in Cyprus for qualification at the European Zone Group B promotion play-offs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-impact-of-sanctions-go-beyond-individuals-and-companies
George Christofides, Vice President of the Bar Association, addressed the sanctions imposed by the UK and US on legal and natural persons in Cyprus during an interview on the ''DIASPORA NEWS'' program. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/everything-is-a-party
Well, well, well, if you have a seat and some showmanship experience, apparently everything becomes a piece of cake and the gold dust blinds you from reality. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-value-of-authenticity
Easter always goes hand in hand with the search for authenticity. For the authentic Epitaph procession, good company for the subsequent authentic feast, the authentic Greek landscape, the authentically spiritual experience of the Resurrection service. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nba-to-open-basketball-school-in-costa-navarino
The National Basketball Association announced on Wednesday that it is partnering with TEMES to run a Basketball School at the resort of Costa Navarino this summer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-resolute-amid-damage-control-over-sanctions
There is clear political will on the part of the Government so that there is no shadow of a doubt, Cyprus’ President, Nikos Christodoulides, said on Tuesday evening, when asked to comment on media reports regarding the inclusion of Cypriot natural and legal persons on the list of the latest sanctions by the US...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whistleblower-suspicious-of-biden-s-cyprus-trip-in-2014
A former White House stenographer is accusing US President Joe Biden of committing crimes a decade ago in connection with Ukraine and Cypriot-registered gas company Burisma, while also raising suspicions over a private dinner in Limassol back in 2014...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/air-guardsman-caught-applying-for-hitman-job-on-rentahitman-com
An Air National Guardsman was arrested and charged Thursday with applying to be a hitman on a parody website, officials say....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leaker-identified-as-fit-military-leader-with-gun-worshipping-gamer-group
The Washington Post has traced the recent Pentagon intelligence leak to a man who shared hundreds of secret files with a small group of young gamers on a private Discord server....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bill-for-e-kalathi-product-price-comparison-app-submitted-for-cabinet-approval
The bill for the implementation of a digital tool that enables daily information on retail prices and product comparisons is ready for submission to the Cabinet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snowfall-blankets-troodos-just-days-before-easter
A wintry night on Wednesday brought severe weather to Cyprus, causing various problems. However, the snowfall that followed transformed Troodos into a magical landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-banks-freeze-mortgage-installments-for-12-months
Eurobank, Piraeus and Alpha Bank have announced that they will be keeping mortgage installments at their current levels for 12 months. As pledged by the first two banks, the baseline rates of serviced mortgage loans will remain at the levels they were on March 31, 2023, minus 20 basis points, for 12 months, starting in May. National Bank is expected to follow suit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dead-loved-ones-could-be-uploaded-to-your-computer-by-end-of-year
You may soon be able to catch up with friends and relatives who have passed away — on your computer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-report-governments-need-new-ways-of-working-to-seize-digital-opportunities
Governments around the world are at risk of failing citizens through lack of digitalization, according to EY research presented in a new report: “How can government workers and technology align to serve future citizens?”. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-ip-day-–-celebrating-innovation-and-creativity
On April 26th, 2023 Cyprus Intellectual Property (IP) Day will bring together acclaimed local and international speakers and IP experts sharing their insights and expertise on the importance of identifying, managing and protecting ones Intellectual Property. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dalai-lama-regrets-asking-boy-to-suck-my-tongue
The Dalai Lama has apologized after a video emerged showing the spiritual leader kissing a child on the lips and then asking him to “suck my tongue” at an event in northern India....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-walks-the-talk-in-fight-against-cancer
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides kicked off the 48th Christodoula march to raise awareness against cancer, vowing that his government will continue to be present in the longest-ever running campaign to ease human suffering on issues associated with cancer, supporting the efforts of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-minister-of-research-discusses-efforts-to-create-a-modern-digital-state
Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Philippos Hadjizacharia, discussed the country's efforts to modernize its public administration and create a digital state at an event in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pwc-cyprus-easter-charity-bazaar-marked-as-an-absolute-success
The participation of PwC Cyprus people in the organization's annual charity Easter Bazaar, which took place at the headquarters in Nicosia on Thursday, April 6, 2023, was unprecedented. PwC people participated with their creations, handicrafts, and various delicacies, which were made available to their colleagues, to collect money and allocate it for charitable purposes. Noteworthy, the proceeds from the sales will be allocated to various charities chosen by the employees themselves....
