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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/property-sales-in-cyprus-hit-€20-9m-in-august-limassol-leads-with-€5-4m-home
The 10 most expensive property sales across Cyprus in August totaled €20.9 million, with the highest transaction being a house in Ayios Tychonas, Limassol, sold for €5.4 million, according to data from Ask Wire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inflation-slows-to-0-7-in-september-due-to-falling-oil-prices
Inflation hit a three-year low due to the fall in oil prices in September 2024, rising at a rate of 0.7%, according to data released by the Statistical Service on Thursday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in September 2024 increased by 0.38 units to 118.48 units compared to 118.10 units in August 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-prices-in-cyprus-rise-2-5-year-on-year-in-q2-2024
Τhe House Price Index for the second quarter of 2024 amounts to 112.86 units, according to preliminary estimate of the Statistical Service. Compared to the Index of the corresponding quarter of 2023, the Index increased by 2.5%.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reveals-crystal-waters-as-junior-eurovision-2024-entry
Cyprus has unveiled its entry for Junior Eurovision 2024, a song titled "Crystal Waters," performed by 11-year-old Maria Pissarides. The announcement was made by Cyprus' national broadcaster, CyBC....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/45-cypriots-set-to-return-from-lebanon-via-greek-military-aircraft
Forty-five Cypriots have expressed interest in being repatriated from Lebanon, according to Theodoros Gotsis, Press Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-central-bank-raises-2024-gdp-growth-forecast-to-3-5
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has revised GDP growth rate up by 0.5 percentage points for 2024, to 3.5%, compared to its forecasts last June, stressing that there does not seem to be any significant negative impact on investments from the conflict in the Middle East.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-cyprus-issues-its-annual-transparency-report-fostering-resilience-creating-enduring-value
Deloitte Cyprus issued its 13th Transparency Report covering the period from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kedipes-extends-business-plan-to-2030-for-full-repayment-of-state-aid
The Cyprus Asset Management Company (KEDIPES) has extended its business plan by three years, pushing its timeline to 2030, with the goal of fully repaying the €3.54 billion in state aid received in 2018....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-warm-days-ahead
A weak high-pressure system is affecting the region today, bringing mostly clear skies with the possibility of locally increased clouds in the afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/avvakoum-synodal-court-removes-two-monks-amid-misconduct-allegations
The Synodal Court of the Church of Cyprus has removed Archimandrites Nektarios and Porphyrios from their positions following allegations related to financial and moral misconduct at the Holy Monastery of Saint Abbacum. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/kpmg-academy-upcoming-seminars-focused-on-professional-growth
The KPMG Academy is celebrating 15 years of delivering top-tier professional development in Cyprus. Known for its high-quality training programs, the Academy is gearing up for the next semester......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-greenlights-solar-water-heating-grants-up-to-€900
The Cabinet approved a grant scheme on Wednesday aimed at installing solar water heating systems in homes, according to Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-urges-stronger-oversight-with-new-auditor-general
Andreas Papaconstantinou was officially appointed as Cyprus' new Auditor General on Wednesday, following a ceremony at the Presidential Palace with President Nikos Christodoulides.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/30-boats-arrive-in-ayia-napa-from-lebanon-as-evacuations-continue
Boats from Lebanon are arriving daily at the marinas of Ayia Napa and Larnaca, carrying European citizens as well as diplomatic and administrative staff from foreign embassies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-hosts-successful-5th-wellness-camp-in-agros
The 5th Lidl Wellness Camp, organized by Lidl Cyprus, took place with great success on the weekend of September 14-15 at the picturesque Rodon Mount Hotel & Resort in Agros....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oil-prices-surge-4-after-iran-fires-missiles-at-israel
Oil prices surged nearly 4% on Tuesday following Iran's ballistic missile attacks on Israel, launched in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/letymbiotis-announces-activation-of-cyprus-‘estia-evacuation-plan
Cyprus’ national evacuation plan ''Estia'' for the reception and repatriation of citizens of third countries, is in full operation, Government Spokesperson Constantinos Letymbiotis announced on platform "X"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-revenue-rises-to-€474-million-in-july
Tourism revenue in Cyprus grew by €19.4 million in July 2024, reaching €474.0 million, an increase of 4.3% compared to €454.6 million in July 2023, according to the results of the Passenger Survey carried out by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-leader-open-to-talks-holds-firm-on-sovereignty
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, fresh from meetings with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, expressed willingness to engage in a trilateral meeting on the Cyprus issue but maintained his firm stance on sovereign equality and a two-state solution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-checks-98-of-passengers-in-under-10-minutes
During the months of July and August, 98.9% and 97.8% of passengers, respectively, have been served at security checks in less than 10 minutes, at Larnaca airport while at the passport control points at departures......
