https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-sends-fleet-to-mediterranean-as-israeli-gaza-conflict-intensifies
For the second consecutive day, Israeli forces found themselves engaged in intense street fighting with Hamas gunmen in southern Israel as they prepared for a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-in-need-of-a-literary-renaissance
From this column, we've emphasized numerous times the pressing need for substantial state support within the book sector....
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/business/vat-submission-deadline-extended-to-october-16
The Tax Department has announced that the submission of the VAT Declaration and the payment of the due tax for the period ending on August 31, 2023, are extended until October 16, 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-rejects-president-s-referendum-on-turkish-cypriot-properties
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Constitutional Court, in its new composition, rejected the President's third referendum on the amendment law passed by the Parliament concerning Turkish Cypriot properties and the powers of the 'Guardian.'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-landmark-tipped-to-become-holistic-wellness-destination
MHV, in partnership with Marriott International, Inc., has announced that The Landmark Nicosia Hotel will join the Autograph Collection Hotels. The hotel is set to reopen in late 2024 under the name "The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection," marking the first Cyprus hotel to be part of this prestigious collection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tax-return-deadline-extended-to-october-31
The Finance Ministry has announced an extension of the tax return submission deadline for the year 2022 until October 31, 2023, at 23:59. This extension comes after a proposal presented to the Council of Ministers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-cuts-interest-income-rates-from-30-to-17
The Cyprus government decided to slash taxation on interest income from 30% to 17%, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday, noting that banks should follow suit in boosting income for depositors.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/extended-park-ride-hours-for-nicosia-commuters
The "Park & Ride" service will have extended operating hours starting next Monday, September 18. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-extends-zero-vat-on-essentials
The government has decided to extend the application of the zero VAT rate on essential goods for another six months, with Finance Minister Makis Keraynos announcing the addition of coffee and sugar to the list of exempted products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-day-extension-for-israelis-accused-of-gang-rape-in-ayia-napa
Five Israelis were brought to court in connection with a reported gang rape case involving a 20-year-old tourist in Ayia Napa....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/big-on-big-issues-and-small-on-small-issues
Are you tired of scrolling and reading throughout long and multiple pages filled with every single detail of each accounting policy your entity of interest is using the last couple of years, only to find what really matters for you in page 25? Don’t get me wrong! I do that for living....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-of-health-in-conflict-with-insurance-agency-over-healthcare-control
During yesterday's Parliamentary Committee on Health meeting, the Government decided to shift the responsibility of sending patients abroad from the Ministry of Health to the Health Insurance Organization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gov-t-embraces-flexible-work-for-public-servants
The Council of Ministers, in its meeting on August 30, 2023, greenlit a policy framework aimed at regulating flexible employment within the public service. This initiative aligns with the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pyla-developments-raise-alarm-in-nicosia
For months, the intention of the Turkish side to occupy a part of the buffer zone in Nicosia has been known. They plan to construct a road from the village of Arso to Pyla....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/upcoming-parking-charges-at-mall-of-cyprus-and-ikea
Parking fees will be implemented at the Mall of Cyprus and IKEA starting September 1, aiming to enhance parking utilization and visitor efficiency. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surf-s-up-ministry-boosts-lifeguard-services-on-cyprus-beaches
The Ministry of Interior is actively implementing measures to improve the quality of lifeguard services on organized beaches, prioritizing the safety of beachgoers, according to a recent statement from the Ministry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/media-expert-dr-john-oliver-at-digital-agenda-2023
Dr. John Oliver, a leading expert in media management and former president of the European Union Media Management, will be a keynote speaker at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023, taking place on October 17th at Nicosia Municipal Theater....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawsuit-threatens-€284-5m-pdo-halloumi-industry
Shortly before the completion of a year (July 22, 2022) since the agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheesemakers, and KEVE, and the implementation of the terms of the European Regulation in the halloumi production chain, it seems that Cyprus' protected cheese is facing new challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hollywood-artists-unite-in-historic-strike
Leaders of Hollywood’s actors’ union voted Thursday to join screenwriters in the first joint strike in more than six decades, shutting down production across the entertainment industry after talks for a new contract with studios and streaming services broke down....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-approves-€361m-supplementary-budget-for-2023
With criticism against the government's agreement for the purchase of the Metropolitan building, which will house the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance, the Plenary of the House of Representatives approved the supplementary state budget amounting to €361 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-gov-t-to-pay-€345-000-to-turkish-cypriot-for-illegal-use-of-property
The big news: "Compensation of €345,000 will be paid to a T/C of American origin by the Republic of Cyprus, while also returning his property in Limassol, which was being used illegally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eyewitness-alleges-horse-abuse
New information has surfaced regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of a horse that collapsed on Thursday afternoon in Corfu.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-revised-working-hours-for-gov-t-employees-make-a-dent-in-traffic
The implementation of flexible working hours in the public service has not shown significant improvements or worsening in traffic conditions so far, according to Evi Anagiotou, Head of the Sustainable Mobility Branch at the Department of Public Works....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-pulls-plug-on-fuel-subsidies
Temporary fuel state subsidies are set to expire before the weekend in the Republic of Cyprus, after the finance minister announced an extension could not be justified...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/indictment-refiled-in-al-jazeera-case-as-ag-addresses-thanasis-case
Attorney General George Savvides has confirmed the re-filing of an indictment in the Al-Jazeera news network reportage case, stating that they have fulfilled their stated intentions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/visa-fraud-scandal-widens-after-airport-arrest
Cyprus Police made headway in an investigation into visa fraud over the weekend, following an airport arrest in connection with an illegal network where Syrians rejected for refugee status ended up paying middlemen for subsidiary protection...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temporary-vat-reduction-on-essentials-estimated-at-€14-5-million
In the upcoming days, most likely early next week, a clearer picture is expected to emerge regarding the government's course of action on the reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for fuel and electricity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-ends-tax-break-fuel-and-electricity-prices-to-rise
The Director General of the Ministry of Finance, Michalis Pantelis, has expressed the government's intention to end the measure of reducing excise tax on fuel and electricity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tesla-s-optimus-robot-a-step-towards-a-sci-fi-future
Have you ever imagined what it would be like if a robot could run your errands, do your chores and maybe even become an extension of you? Well, don't put away your popcorn just yet, because Tesla's new Optimus robot could bring us one step closer to this sci-fi fantasy....
