https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-approve-100-000-electronic-ids-for-digital-transition
The Council of Ministers is set to approve the purchase of 100,000 electronic ID cards during its meeting today at 11:00 a.m., President Nikos Christodoulides announced while speaking at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, held at the Nicosia Municipal Theater....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-agenda-summit-2024-underway-shaping-cyprus-tech-future
The Digital Agenda Summit 2024 kicked off this morning at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, bringing together top industry leaders, government officials, and tech experts from around the region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-economy-shows-resilience-growth-outpaces-eu-average
The Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, Christodoulos Patsalides, has called on banks to consider the social dimension of their pricing policies......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-coordinates-with-eu-trio-on-2025-presidency
Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos met in Luxembourg with his counterparts from Poland and Denmark regarding the preparation of the Cypriot......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/occupied-cyprus-fails-to-elect-new-house-speaker
Efforts to elect a new ‘parliamentary president’ in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus stalled on Monday, as multiple rounds of voting ended in deadlock. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-customs-seizes-over-1kg-of-cannabis-hidden-in-cereal-boxes
Cyprus Customs officers seized over one kilogram of cannabis concealed in a postal package at Larnaca International Airport, authorities announced Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/kotsovolos-continues-celebrating-3-years-in-cyprus-with-great-offers
Kotsovolos continues celebrating 3 years of presence in Cyprus with great offers until Sunday, October 13th.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-rules-cyprus-violated-syrian-refugees-rights
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that the Republic of Cyprus violated the human rights of two Syrian refugees after intercepting their boat and preventing them from reaching Cypriot shores....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-decision-influences-the-lives-of-syrian-refugees-in-cyprus
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a significant ruling that prohibits member states from designating a third country as a "safe" country of origin for only parts of its territory. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawyer-criticizes-mep-s-vacation-photo-in-occupied-cyprus
Lawyer Chris Triantafyllidis expressed outrage over a photograph of MEP Fidias Panagiotou, which depicted him relaxing with a hookah at a hotel in occupied Kyrenia.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/da24-and-cocktail-festival-a-night-at-the-museum-experience
The organizing committee of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit (DA24) and the Cyprus Cocktail Festival announced that the Cyprus Archaeological Museum will remain open until 9 PM on Wednesday, October 9......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-2-million-visitors-since-varosha-s-reopening-tatar-says
Long-term goals for Varosha include the demolition and reconstruction of some buildings, as well as the renovation of others, which would contribute to the economy of the Turkish-occupied north, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-court-blocks-partial-safe-zones-for-refugee-returns
The European Court of Justice has ruled against the fragmentation of third countries into "safe" and "unsafe" areas, a decision that affects efforts......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/series-of-events-moments-at-the-museum-24-at-the-bank-of-cyprus-cultural-foundation
I sing and illustrate the traditional songs of my country...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/crystal-balls-barbed-wire-and-other-cypriot-delights
Christodoulides insists that we’ll soon have “some developments on the Cyprus issue.” Watch out—when we least expect it, there might just be some progress, and the President will be hailed as a visionary, maybe even earning the title of a posthumous prophet. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-un-ambassador-hadjimichael-dies-from-injuries-after-car-crash
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep shock at the death of Minas Hadjimichael, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a car accident in Limassol on September 27, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/threats-made-against-speed-camera-operator-in-larnaca
A speed camera operator reported receiving verbal threats from three individuals early this morning in Larnaca, according to police.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/prognosys-solutions-celebrates-20-years-of-innovation-and-leadership-in-regulatory-compliance
Prognosys Solutions, the leading provider of regulatory reporting solutions for the banking and financial industries in Cyprus, celebrated its 20th......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-activates-national-plan-for-potential-evacuations-from-lebanon
Nicosia remains on high alert as it prepares for potential crises stemming from escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, including the possibility of a large-scale conflict involving Hezbollah in Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-worried-about-inflation-as-tensions-rise-between-israel-and-iran
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran could disrupt global energy supply chains, with Cyprus likely to feel the effects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/week-starts-with-mostly-clear-weather-mild-winds-to-follow
A weak low-pressure system will temporarily affect the area today.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-fast-track-22-000-asylum-applications
The reduction in migration flows due to government measures offers Cyprus the opportunity to speed up the processing of 22,000 pending asylum applications, said Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nikolas Ioannides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-increases-funds-for-animal-welfare-groups
President Nikos Christodoulides, marking World Animal Day on Oct. 4, announced the expansion of the mandate of Environment Commissioner Dr. Antonia Theodosiou to include animal welfare.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-submits-commandaria-for-unesco-cultural-status
Cyprus has officially submitted its candidacy to register Commandaria, a historic sweet wine, on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, the Deputy Ministry of Culture announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-line-barrier-removal-approved-by-cyprus-government
The Council of Ministers has decided to remove the barbed wire fence along the Green Line, a barrier installed during the tenure of former Interior Minister Nikos Nouris to curb migration flows.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-chosen-as-base-for-belgian-military-operation-to-rescue-nationals-from-lebanon
Belgium's federal government is deploying troops to Cyprus on Thursday in preparation for the possible evacuation of Belgian citizens from Lebanon, as tensions rise in the region, Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder told Belga news agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-takes-cyprus-to-court-over-tax-law-delays
The European Commission has referred Cyprus, along with Spain, Poland, and Portugal, to the European Court of Justice for failing to implement the 2022 directive on a global minimum level of taxation for multinational corporations and large companies (Pillar 2 directive)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/activists-call-on-parliament-to-address-police-behavior-during-protest
Giorgos Tattis and Oz Karahan are scheduled to appear in court on November 18 following their arrest on Tuesday morning, October 1......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-flights-from-lebanon-for-uk-nationals-with-boat-routes-to-cyprus
More charter flights are expected throughout the day to evacuate British nationals from Lebanon, according to the UK Foreign Office, which described the number of flights as "limited."
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-must-embrace-unity-to-find-peace-says-un-official
''If we hope for a settlement to the Cyprus issue, Cypriots must learn to live together on the island again,'' says UN Official Colin Stewart....
