https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-child-labor-seen-as-solution-to-labor-shortage
Lawmakers in several states, predominantly Republicans, are pushing for legislation that would relax labor laws for children, allowing them to work in more hazardous occupations, longer hours on school nights...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cheers-to-the-14th-cyprus-wine-competition-a-toast-to-wine-lovers-everywhere
Get ready to raise your glasses as the 14th Cyprus Wine Competition, a testament to the nation's devotion to the wine sector, is just around the corner! From May 22 to May 26, 2023, Cyprus will host a vibrant extravaganza dedicated to the art of winemaking, attracting wine aficionados from far and wide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ai-warning-urgent-government-intervention-needed-says-openai-ceo
Tech companies are in danger of unleashing a rogue artificial intelligence that will cause “significant harm to the world” without urgent intervention by governments, the creator of ChatGPT has admitted....
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/news/mykonos-bars-face-minuscule-fine-for-illegal-structures-demolition
In the latest twist in the Mykonos saga, a new Environment Ministry legislative provision stipulates that if the Principote and Nammos bars on the island demolish all of their illegal structures by early May,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-to-stand-trial-in-fatal-substation-accident
The Cyprus Electricity Authority will stand trial as a corporation in the fatal accident at a utility substation in 2021, but prosecutors won’t be seeking any prison sentence as there are no individual defendants in the case...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mykonos-bar-ordered-to-remove-illegal-builds-or-face-euro-22m-euro-fine
The owners of the Principote beach club in Panormos on the island of Mykonos started work on Monday to remove some of the illegal constructions for which they have been fined 22.2 million euros....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cysec-fines-cif-one-million-euros-for-regulatory-violations
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced its decision to impose a fine of one million euros on the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) Itrade Global Ltd....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bill-proposes-stricter-penalties-for-dog-owners
A bill amending existing animal welfare legislation which is being discussed at the parliamentary committee level aims to introduce strict penalties for dog owners but leaves untouched provisions to do with the euthanasia of dogs, something that has sparked the reaction of animal welfare organizations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/complaints-against-lawyers-increased-in-2022
There has been an increase in the number of complaints filed against lawyers, which have been reviewed by the Cyprus Bar Association's Disciplinary Council. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-ayia-napa-marina-delivery-of-luxury-homes-begins-with-beach-villa-6
Ayia Napa Marina, the iconic award-winning mixed-use development, has officially begun delivery of its luxury villas, with Beach Villa 6 already handed over to its owner. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-propose-law-to-text-camera-citations-to-owners
The Cypriot government seeks to amend legislation so that authorities can notify traffic camera violators via SMS or email text, but legal issues and a drastic drop in daily violations could hinder those efforts when the bill heads for the House this year...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/critics-say-helmet-law-in-cyprus-is-a-backward-step
Bicycle advocates say a new law in Cyprus that requires cyclists to wear helmets on the road is not the right answer, arguing an austere approach does not make things safer but could result to other problems including unintended consequences...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/eight-brand-spanking-new-restaurants-in-town
The city's culinary landscape has recently been enhanced by the addition of several new restaurants and dining establishments, all of which are listed below....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dubai-abolishes alcohol-tax
According to the BBC, Dubai is eliminating the 30% alcohol tax and will no longer require personal alcohol licences, which are required for anyone wishing to consume alcohol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wolt-delivery-drivers-labor-violations-confirmed-fines-to-be-imposed
Following interviews with 94 deliverymen working for an online platform, the director of the Labour Relations Department of the Labour Ministry, Antis Apostolou, said on Wednesday that violations relating to undeclared work and non-licensing to employ third-country nationals have in some cases come to light....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-to-become-a-smart-city-after-launch-of-digital-projects
Six smart and digital city projects implemented by the Municipality of Paphos were inaugurated on Thursday by Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Kyriakos Kokkinos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/black-friday-see-how-the-annual-shopping-event-is-shaping-up-photos
On Thursday afternoon, sales began to increase significantly, particularly in shopping centers that benefited from favorable weather conditions, however, as of Friday morning, traffic appears to be somewhat subdued, at least in comparison to the corresponding images from 2019....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/duma-passes-law-prohibiting-lgbt-propaganda
Russian lawmakers on Thursday gave their final approval to a bill that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in the country, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-are-these-strange-white-cameras-on-the-streets-photos
Several citizens have inquired about the new cameras. What precisely do they do? Are they for specific public services? And where have they been installed? Are new lawsuits on the way?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-onelove-armbands-for-england-wales-and-eu-countries
England, Wales and other European nations will not wear the OneLove armband at the World Cup in Qatar because of the threat of players being booked....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/immerse-yourself-in-a-christmas-wonderland
There is a little over a month left until Christmas, which means that now is the perfect time to book a trip for anyone who is planning to reach another country, especially a European country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tobacco-from-north-lands-gals-in-jail
Two women have been detained at a checkpoint in rural Nicosia after customs officers found a large quantity of tobacco products in their vehicle, but charges and circumstances of their detention were not immediately clear...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/company-ordered-to-pay-fines-after-miner-s-death
A judge in Paphos has ordered a mining company to pay a fine to the Labor office for a series of violations that led to the death of a Syrian worker after a pit collapsed during excavations...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-traffic-cameras-pop-up-in-nicosia
A new traffic camera installation popped up this week at a busy intersection in Nicosia, with officials confirming social media hype and saying more were on the way in Limassol...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-still-in-the-mix-as-eu-probes-greek-spyware
Cypriot Deputy Attorney General Savvas Angelides has fired back at allegations over a conflict of interest in an alleged cover-up involving Israeli-made malware, as Nicosia and other EU capitals have been feeling pressure to come clean following rumors of widespread unlawful surveillance...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tighter-controls-and-penalties-for-cross-border-transactions-in-cyprus
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is introducing additional controls for cross-border services and announced that investor protection will be strengthened under new rules regarding how complaints are handled....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sba-police-probe-corrupt-official-in-pizzo-case
A local man working for the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus is facing corruption charges, where he is being accused of receiving money from businesses in order to turn a blind eye on violations...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ba-cancels-hundreds-more-flights-this-summer
Most of the axed journeys, around 650, are in July while Heathrow and Gatwick airports will see around two-thirds of the cancellations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fines-of-€1-378-100-imposed-for-personal-data-breaches
One thousand six hundred and sixteen (1616) complaints were received in the last four years by the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection on cases of personal data breach since the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)....
