https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-259-new-fire-service-members
Minister of Justice and Public Order, Marios Charalambous, announced the imminent completion of the recruitment process for 259 new firefighters, bolstering the current Fire Service strength of 680 members.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elephant-breaks-free-from-circus-roams-montana-streets
In Butte, Montana, a peculiar sight unfolded as an elephant broke free from the confines of the Jordan World Circus and strolled through the city streets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-firm-on-un-resolution-for-settlement
The President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides rejected the Turkish demand for a ''two-states'' solution to the long-standing Cyprus issue as ''irrational''......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whatsapp-s-lowered-age-limit-sparks-controversy
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has revised its minimum age requirement for the messaging app in Europe, lowering it to 13 from 16, a move that has drawn criticism from children's rights advocates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/massive-international-fraud-ring-busted-cyprus-plays-crucial-role
Cyprus, along with international law enforcement agencies, cracked down on a massive fraud ring with a staggering €645 million turnover....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-crisis-deepens-as-hamas-rejects-ceasefire
Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. It said any agreement must end Israel's war in Gaza.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-crucial-tax-reform-study-president-says
A study on the level of chargeable income tax is in progress, as part of the wider effort over a tax reform in Cyprus, President Christodoulides said on Thursday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-influence-tactics-exposed-in-eu-election-probe
Less than two months before European voters in 27 countries take part in EU Parliament elections, Belgium says it is investigating pro-Russian networks that are trying to influence the vote....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/kids-go-free-paradox-museum-limassol-extends-special-offer
Paradox Museum Limassol is once again offering free admission for all children on April 13 and 14, in response to overwhelming demand....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/polish-interest-peaks-as-famagusta-tourism-draws-attention
There is an increased interest in organized trips from Poland, in the free area of Famagusta, the Famagusta Tourist Development and Promotion Company, which participated in an exhibition recently organized in Poland, notes in a press release....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alphamega-hypermarkets-and-bean-bar-reward-employees-with-pay-rises
C.A. Papaellinas Emporiki Ltd granted its annual pay rises of more than €4.5m ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multicultural-children-s-story-celebration-lights-up-european-writers-day
Read Library and the University of Nicosia Library recently co-organized a two-day event titled ''A Multicultural Celebration of Children's Stories'' in honor of European Writers' Day, as prompted by the European Commission. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-seeks-cabin-crew-in-cyprus
Nicosia, 10th of April 2024: Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, is hosting a recruiting day for Cabin crew, this Thursday, 11th of April in Larnaca, in the Best Western Plus Larco Hotel, 10 Pontou Street, 6301, Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-urges-eu-support-for-lebanon-amid-migration-challenges
The Cypriot government is pleading with the European Union (EU) for financial support for Lebanon to bolster its border management efforts, according to a report by our Brussels correspondent, George Kakouris. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-media-abuzz-with-mesmerizing-video-of-playful-marine-visitors
In a splash of excitement that has social media buzzing, the coastal waters of Limassol, Cyprus, played host to a delightful surprise: a pod of dolphins putting on a spectacular show of aquatic acrobatics!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mexico-cuts-ties-with-ecuador-after-embassy-raid
Mexico announced the severance of diplomatic ties with Ecuador following a tumultuous incident at the Mexican embassy in Quito. The event unfolded when Ecuadorian police forcibly entered the embassy to arrest former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-exposes-serious-issues-in-collecting-unpaid-taxes-in-cyprus
An audit report from the Tax Department for 2022 has uncovered a staggering accumulation of over €2.5 billion in arrears, with €1 billion considered unsecure due to delays in necessary measures, the Audit Service revealed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-540-ukrainian-refugees-denied-protection
About 2,540 Ukrainian refugees have been suspended from temporary protection in the Netherlands since March 4, 2024. They are now forced to seek safety in the country or leave.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-google-explores-charging-for-ai-search-enhancements
Google is contemplating charging for new "premium" features powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) in its search business, marking a significant shift. The proposed revamp, aimed at its search engine, would be the first time the tech giant has put any of its core products behind a paywall....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-stumped-on-declared-cash
The question of the whereabouts of over 90 million euros in cash allegedly spent by travelers arriving in Cyprus through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the last 15 months remains unanswered by competent state authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-electricity-market-struggles-amid-smart-meter-setback
Cyprus faces significant hurdles in its electricity sector, notably in establishing a fair and competitive market. This impacts consumer choice of suppliers and efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources at home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boat-spotted-off-cape-greco-carrying-22-migrants
Another boat with irregular migrants was spotted around 12:25 by radar in the maritime area of Cape Greco, a picturesque stretch of coastline known for its rugged cliffs and clear blue waters.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhodes-island-initiates-special-visa-for-turkish-tourists
Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sofia-and-bucharest-airports-open-doors-to-schengen-zone
Airports in Sofia and Bucharest on Sunday removed passport check points for those departing to or arriving from most European Union member states as Bulgaria and Romania partially joined the Schengen open-travel zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/employers-call-for-tax-reform-to-spur-economic-growth
Employers are advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of the tax system, proposing significant changes aimed at boosting economic activity and competitiveness. Here's a breakdown of their proposals:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/200-brits-rejected-daily-due-to-passport-rules
Simon Calder, a travel correspondent at the Independent, highlights a concerning trend: approximately 200 UK nationals face rejection at EU airports......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fbi-in-cyprus
By enlisting the help of the FBI – as announced recently – Cyprus is making an effort to deal with the problem of corruption that has been a blight on the country’s reputation for so many years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/journalist-who-filmed-navalny-s-last-video-now-in-police-custody
In a troubling development for press freedom in Russia, Antonina Favorskaya, a journalist renowned for her coverage of opposition leader Alexei Navalny......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-estonia-pledge-deeper-ties-across-borders
The similarities between Cyprus and Estonia, despite their geographical distance, noted on Wednesday in Nicosia......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/occupied-territories-are-a-black-hole-for-illicit-funds
The recent update to the US-UK sanctions list, active since last April and aimed at Russia, continues to scrutinize Cypriot-based entities suspected of violating the Russian embargo. ...