https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-proposes-tighter-immigration-law
The Swedish government is proposing to tighten the immigration requirements for family members of foreign residents residing in the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/gasoline-trade-in-divided-cyprus
The issue of gasoline from the occupied territories is one of the most well-known psychodramas of Cyprus. It is a distortion of the market due to the country's division and the occupation of part of it by another country. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/personal-use-of-fuel-from-occupied-side-permitted-but-with-limitations
According to Stefan de Kersmacker, the Commission's responsible representative, fuel is permitted to be transported via the Green Line under certain conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/self-service-kiosks-to-capture-fingerprints
According to a report from Greek City Times, a recent development in travel regulations will require holidaymakers visiting EU countries, including popular destinations like France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Italy, to provide their fingerprints....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/land-sales-surge-in-akamas
The irregularities observed within Akamas' protected area, as highlighted in last Sunday's report by "K," appear to be just one aspect of a broader issue emerging in anticipation of the implementation of the local plan in September....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-journalists-accuse-eu-leaders-of-invalidating-media-freedom
Draft legislation published by EU leaders that would allow national security agencies to spy on journalists has been condemned by media and civil society groups as dangerous and described by a leading MEP as “incomprehensible”....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-farmers-take-to-the-streets-over-pesticide-ban
Cypriot farmers descend in droves upon Nicosia this week to protest against a long-delayed EU pesticide ban, with tractor drivers taking part in the demonstration and warning 79% of arable land would be lost...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/japan-raises-age-of-consent-to-16-in-landmark-reforms-to-sex-crime-legislation
Japan has raised the age of consent from 13, among the world’s lowest, to 16 years old as lawmakers passed key reforms to sex crime legislation.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-calls-for-medicine-market-reform
Health Minister for Health Popi Kanari said that Cyprus is in favor of the creation of a single market for medicines, and highlighted the problems that Cyprus faces regarding medicine access as a small member state, during the second day of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) of the EU, which was held on Tuesday in Luxembourg in its Health Ministers configuration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-islands-grapple-with-doctor-shortages-as-tourism-takes-priority
Many Greek islands face severe shortages of doctors and nurses and attempts to solve the issue fall afoul of local economies and, in certain cases, government bureaucracy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-slow-ride-on-the-electric-car-bandwagon
We are slowly rushing towards zero-emission transportation. The data from new vehicle registrations indicate that while the numbers are increasing, the percentage of electric cars on Cypriot roads remains limited....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/380-cyta-employees-on-the-brink-of-departure
In an effort to further reduce operational expenses and renew its workforce, Cyta has implemented another voluntary employee exit plan, targeting individuals who meet specific conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-tax-deductions-for-businesses-and-extends-tax-payment-deadline
The Cabinet approved several important measures on Wednesday, including a bill on tax rebates for businesses for energy upgrades, an extension of the tax payment deadline, and a suspension of the obligation to file tax returns for individuals with a taxable income below €19,500....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cracking-down-on-conversion-therapies-parties-positions-and-ethical-concerns-unveiled
Based on the voting patterns of the AKEL and DISY parliamentary groups thus far, it appears that the proposed law criminalizing "conversion therapies" will be presented to the Parliament's plenary session on Thursday, May 25th....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/restoring-a-wounded-reputation
Last March, a publication by the Financial Times revealed the move of three shareholders of PWC Cyprus to resign from the audit firm and establish the company Kiteserve. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-strict-adherence-to-sanctions-worries-legitimate-entities
Banks have become cautious regarding sanctions imposed by the USA, EU, and UK, and they are not willing to take any risk in serving individuals or entities in Cyprus who are subject to sanctions....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/non-compliance-with-us-sanctions-bad-says-cbc-governor
No impact to financial stability has been recorded so far by the US and UK sanctions against Cypriot persons and entities for assisting Russian sanctioned nationals apart from Cyprus’ credibility, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus Constantinos Herodotou said on Wednesday, noting that non-compliance would pose 'very negative consequences to the economy'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/taxapp-cy-the-easy-way-to-submit-a-tax-return
With TaxApp, taxpayers can easily and quickly submit their tax returns while ensuring correct submission.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-states-need-foreign-workers-and-are-changing-their-requirements
Working in EU: Recent Changes You Must Be Aware of If You Are Planning to Get a Job in Any of the Member States...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/structural-integrity-certificates-should-be-made-mandatory
The recent earthquakes in neighboring countries, as well as the aftershocks, felt in Cyprus, have brought to the forefront what we have been saying for years: the need to check the suitability of all our buildings on a regular basis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-to-require-travel-authorization-from-nov-2023-exempting-eu-citizens
The United Kingdom authorities have announced that the country will introduce a travel authorization requirement – the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – in November 2023, but this will not apply to EU nationals until next year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mep-s-pass-bill-banning-home-sales-or-rentals-without-energy-upgrade
All properties available for sale or rent must incur compulsory energy upgrade costs, costing tens of thousands of euros, from 2030 onward, based on what is stated in the relevant European Union directive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-law-enforcement-to-shed-schengen-s-lone-sheep-status
Justice Minister Anna Koukkides-Prokopiou has said she is pleased with the launch of the Schengen Information System (SIS) and the fact that the Republic of Cyprus will be able to have access to the system starting from the end of July. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/road-tax-deadline-looms
There are only a few days left until the deadline for renewing registration licenses and, as a result, drivers who fail to renew will face a charge or even a fine if they are caught by the police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/americans-will-soon-need-to-pay-a-small-fee-to-enter-the-uk
U.S. citizens will soon have to apply for permission before their United Kingdom trips and pay a small fee to enter as part of the country's upcoming Electronic Travel Authorization scheme....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/accountability-at-last-former-lebanon-pm-charged-with-homicide
The investigation into the Beirut port explosion has taken a new turn, with the judge overseeing the probe charging a former prime minister and two other former ministers with homicide with probable intent.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/all-you-need-to-know-to-renew-your-road-tax-license
The following is a notice from the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works (Department of Road Transport) regarding the renewal of vehicle registration permits for the year 2023:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-national-minimum-wage-takes-effect-on-first-day-of-2023
National Minimum Wage in effect in Cyprus for the first time in January...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-visa-required-for-qatari-citizens-visiting-the-eu
Qatari nationals are now eligible to travel to the European Union’s Schengen Zone countries without being required to apply for a visa at first....
