https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-19-cases-decline-yet-vaccine-turnout-falls-short
In a recent report, Cyprus has seen a decline in COVID-19 cases and a drop in the positivity rate, according to official data from the Ministry of Health. Data from October 20th to October 26th, 2023, revealed 838 reported cases, with the positivity rate decreasing to 3.2%, compared to 3.6% the previous week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-accused-of-turning-a-blind-eye-to-israel-palestine-war
Concerns that the UK Foreign Office has neglected the Israel-Palestine conflict in its tilt to the Indo-Pacific and the pursuit of trade deals across the Middle East is to be investigated by the foreign affairs select committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€16-billion-in-energy-investments-for-2021-2030
Cyprus' investment footprint in the energy sector is small but not insignificant, with expected investments in the sector amounting to over €16 billion for the decade 2021-2030, experts said at the third and fourth sessions of the 11th energy symposium, organised by FMW and the Institute of Energy of South East Europe in Nicosia on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-foreclosures-on-first-homes-until-the-end-of-2023
In a development concerning foreclosures, four months after the summer 2023 decisions, the data remains unchanged. Banks and credit redemption companies have been urged to provide a two-month grace period for first homes and properties up to 350 thousand euros. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-vafeadis-clarifies-penalties-for-traffic-violations
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis addressed inquiries about potential reductions in fines related to traffic cameras during his appearance on SIGMA. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-passport-ranks-21st-worldwide-thanks-to-its-perks-and-power
Cyprus's passport is currently the 21st most powerful globally, with a total score of 104.00. This ranking considers not only travel opportunities but also taxation, global reputation, dual citizenship policies, and personal freedom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/key-economic-issues-dominate-the-headlines
Despite various actions taken and a decrease in inflation, there are worries about the central bank's ability to achieve its goals. Some experts suggest that the target of 2% price growth, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-reveals-startling-quadrupling-of-cocaine-users-in-two-decades
The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkides Procopiou, revealed a significant rise in cocaine use in Cyprus, with the number of users estimated to have quadrupled in the past two decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kissinger-ai-could-replace-humans-in-the-next-5-years
Henry Kissinger described artificial intelligence as the "biggest challenge of our times," predicting that humanity could be replaced by machines in the next five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-delays-green-tax-implementation-to-early-2024
"It's paranoid that, at a time when there is accuracy and an increase in fuel prices, the government is implementing measures to combat price increases, and additional taxes are being introduced," stated Finance Minister Makis Keravnos during the discussion of the 2024 budget in Parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sex-doll-sparks-31-hour-crime-scene-drama
Police were ‘greatly relieved’ when a report of a dead body dumped in some woods turned out to be someone’s ‘dirty and overused’ sex doll....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-really-happened-at-the-gaza-hospital-explosion
In the midst of Israeli and Palestinian disputes regarding the bombing of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, the BBC's Verify service is working to piece together the events by scrutinizing videos, images, and other evidence, including eyewitness accounts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-international-book-fair-returns-for-its-second-year
The Limassol International Book Fair is back for its second edition, and it's set to captivate book enthusiasts from November 17 to 19 at Lanitis Carob Mills in Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tavern-in-nicosia-shaken-by-early-morning-blast
In the early hours of Monday morning, a powerful explosion rocked the serene province of Nicosia, sending shockwaves through the quiet neighborhood of Aglantzia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/types-of-coffee-loved-by-cypriots
As coffee still reigns supreme as the most popular beverage in Cyprus, our coffee culture has evolved, with Cypriots embracing varieties from distant regions of the world, such as Brazil, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-president-s-startling-revelation-about-food
In April 2022, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, said on his Telegram channel: “Our food is our silent weapon. Silent — but formidable."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mysterious-skeleton-discovery-sparks-investigation-in-limassol
Authorities are eagerly awaiting the results of an autopsy scheduled for today regarding the human skeleton discovered on Tuesday (3/10) in a desolate area north of the Limassol General Hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/executives-club-of-cyprus-announces-youth-tech-fest-cyprus-2023
The Executives Club of Cyprus is delighted to announce the forthcoming Youth Tech Fest Cyprus 2023, accessible at www.youthtechfest.com....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bedbugs-threaten-2024-olympics-in-paris
In recent weeks, a concerning surge of bedbugs has been reported not only in Paris but also in several other French cities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/violent-clashes-between-tenants-and-property-owners-as-rents-spike-700
A craftsman in Turkey, who has been diligently paying rent for two decades, now finds himself threatened with eviction due to an unexpected rent increase of nearly 700%. His monthly rent has surged from 3,200 Turkish lira (110 euros) to a staggering 25,000 lira (867 euros)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ep-s-santos-urges-progress-on-cyprus-missing-persons
European Parliament's Standing Rapporteur for the missing persons in Cyprus, Isabel Santos, stressed on Thursday during a meeting she had with Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, the need to speed up the process for establishing the fate of missing persons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-football-chief-faces-legal-heat-over-ethics-probe
In a statement released today, the Ethics and Sports Protection Committee announced that it has received and reviewed the investigation regarding the alleged conflicts of interest involving Mr. Georgios Koumas, the President of the Cyprus Football Federation (CFF)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-fines-to-fine-lines
The face of the honorable Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadi, conveyed a different message compared to his statements before the Parliament's Transportation Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-biden-stands-with-striking-autoworkers-demanding-40-pay-raise
President Joe Biden on Tuesday joined a picket line with striking autoworkers in Michigan, supporting their call for a 40% pay raise and saying they deserve a "lot more" than they are getting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-escorts-back-on-track-to-aid-hundreds-of-disabled-students
The perennial issue of meeting the needs of students requiring school assistants has resurfaced as the new school year begins. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-summit-2023-cyprus-on-the-fast-track-of-becoming-a-tech-island
TechIsland held its annual TechIsland Summit within the framework of the Reflect Festival on 20 September 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/widely-used-anti-covid-drug-linked-to-virus-mutations
An anti-Covid drug widely used across the world may have caused mutations in the virus, researchers said on Monday, but there was no evidence that the changes had led to more dangerous variants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-demands-urgent-action-on-migrant-smuggling
Migrant smuggling is a global concern that demands our immediate attention, Minister of Justice and Public Order Anna Koukkides Procopiou said on Tuesday, adding that a country deeply affected by this phenomenon, is Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-achieves-record-global-revenue-of-nearly-$50-billion
EY reports record global revenue results of just under US$50b...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/death-toll-in-libya-floods-at-11-300-as-more-bodies-wash-ashore
International rescue teams in Libya are calling for more help to retrieve the bodies of victims killed in devastating floods that swept through the eastern city of Derna, killing thousands....
