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1. Cyprus maritime sector advances amidst ambitious goals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-maritime-sector-advances-amidst-ambitious-goals

''Without a doubt, we take pride in the achievements of the past 60 years. Our ambition is to set even higher targets and strengthen the competitiveness of Cypriot shipping,...

2. Cypriots feel downbeat amid global events

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-feel-downbeat-amid-global-events

A recent survey conducted by the Cyprus Association of Opinion Poll and Market Research Enterprises (SEDEAK) has revealed a prevailing sense of pessimism among Cypriots regarding the future of Cyprus...

3. Unemployment rate drops while inflation inches up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unemployment-rate-drops-while-inflation-inches-up

The latest data from the Cyprus Statistical Service reveals a positive shift in the country's economic landscape, with the unemployment rate falling to 5.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 6.9% in the same period the previous year....

4. PwC: Slow progress in gender equality in the workplace

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-slow-progress-in-gender-equality-in-the-workplace

To mark International Women’s Day 2024, PwC has released two studies, the Women in Work Index and Inclusion Matters, finding that global progress on achieving gender parity at work continues at a sluggish rate....

5. CyStat: Gender disparities persist in workforce

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cystat-gender-disparities-persist-in-workforce

Although women make up the majority of the workforce in Cyprus, they are still paid significantly less than men, according to data published in a Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat) infographic on the occasion of International Women's Day....

6. Exploring the possibility of same-sex marriage in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exploring-the-possibility-of-same-sex-marriage-in-cyprus

In today's Sunday edition of Kathimerini, journalist Ioanna Kyriakou delves into the complex landscape surrounding the feasibility and readiness for same-sex marriage in Cyprus, ...

7. Nicosia water board official accused of sexual harassment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-water-board-official-accused-of-sexual-harassment

A senior official at the Nicosia Water Board is under scrutiny following allegations of sexual harassment in multiple incidents....

8. 800 divorces annually, 35,000 single parents, and outdated benefits

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/800-divorces-annually-35-000-single-parents-and-outdated-benefits

The Human Rights Committee of the Parliament convened today, shedding light on critical issues affecting single-parent families in Cyprus....

9. Arizona, CY exhibition to unveil Cyprus-America connections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arizona-cy-exhibition-to-unveil-cyprus-america-connections

Art Seen Gallery in Nicosia is thrilled to present "Arizona, CY," a captivating solo exhibition by Nicos Philippou and Marilena Zackheos. The exhibition, curated by Maria Stathi, will run from March 1st to April 4th, 2024....

10. New award recognizes leaders advancing gender equality in maritime sector

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-award-recognizes-leaders-advancing-gender-equality-in-maritime-sector

The Council of Ministers, responding to a proposal by Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, established an award today to recognize industry executives whose actions fortify efforts to advance gender equality within the shipping sector. ...

11. Cyprus economy 2024: Ktrends reveals challenges and successes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-economy-2024-ktrends-reveals-challenges-and-successes

Delving into the latest findings from the 6th wave of ''Ktrends'' research by ''Kathimerini'' newspaper unveils a multifaceted picture of Cyprus's economic landscape in January 2024. ...

12. Doctors' abortion refusal raises concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctors-abortion-refusal-raises-concerns

A significant controversy emerged during today's session of the Human Rights Committee of the Parliament, shedding light on the refusal of six out of eight anesthesiologists at Makarios Hospital to participate in an abortion procedure, citing religious reasons. ...

13. Growth in women's roles in science and engineering

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/growth-in-women-s-roles-in-science-and-engineering

Women made up 44% of the science and engineering workforce in Cyprus in 2022, a trend that aligns with the EU average of 41%, according to Eurostat data released on the UN's International Day of Women and Girls in Science....

14. Become an ambassador for a day!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/become-an-ambassador-for-a-day

In its third consecutive year, EU female-led foreign missions in Cyprus present a distinctive opportunity for women to work alongside a female diplomat for a day....

15. Parliamentarian shines light on homophobic video screening at lyceum

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentarian-shines-light-on-homophobic-video-screening-at-lyceum

A distressing occurrence unfolded as a homophobic video was screened before graduating students during their religious studies at a Nicosia high school....

16. Transgender athletes shake up women's volleyball game

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transgender-athletes-shake-up-women-s-volleyball-game

In a surprising turn of events, a women's college volleyball match in Canada witnessed the participation of five transgender athletes, igniting a heated debate on fairness and safety in sports....

17. Cypriot society: A landscape where pizzas outpace police

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-society-a-landscape-where-pizzas-outpace-police

We live in a society where pizzas arrive faster than the police, once remarked French director Claude Chabrol, and I fear this holds particularly true in the case of our state. Unfortunately, unlike the Cypriot Police, the Cypriot underworld operates like a Swiss watch....

18. Transgender students choose dorms based on gender identity in elite schools

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transgender-students-choose-dorms-based-on-gender-identity-in-elite-schools

In a recent revelation, top-tier fee-paying schools in the UK, including Taunton School and Bedales, are allowing transgender students to choose dormitories based on their gender identity....

19. Lidl Cyprus ''Top Employer'' in Cyprus also in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-top-employer-in-cyprus-also-in-2024

Lidl Cyprus is the Top Employer for the 7th consecutive year in Cyprus and Europe, according to the results of the internationally recognized independent organization Top Employer Institute....

20. Women say 'NO' to more babies despite Chinese Government urges

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-say-no-to-more-babies-despite-chinese-government-urges

Amid a national emergency, China's Communist Party strives to increase birth rates with incentives like cheaper housing and tax benefits....

21. Commissioner: ''86 years before gender equality is achieved in Cyprus''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commissioner-86-years-before-gender-equality-is-achieved-in-cyprus

The European Commission has positioned Cyprus at 21st among the 27 member states concerning gender equality, revealed Josie Christodoulou, the Commissioner for Gender Equality. ...

22. The cabinet reshuffle saga is a lesson in governance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-cabinet-reshuffle-saga-is-a-lesson-in-governance

When Nikos Christodoulides was vying for the Presidency last year, the primary question scrutinized was not just his readiness to govern, but also the individuals he would choose to surround himself with....

23. Oscar Pistorius released on parole after nearly 11 years for murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oscar-pistorius-released-on-parole-after-nearly-11-years-for-murder

Oscar Pistorius, the South African former Paralympic star, has been released on parole after serving nearly 11 years for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius claimed he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder when he fatally shot her through a bathroom door on Valentine's Day....

24. Veganism: From fringe movement to global phenomenon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/veganism-from-fringe-movement-to-global-phenomenon

The launch of Burger King's Impossible Whopper in 2019 was a 'pinch me' moment for longtime vegan advocate Toni Vernelli....

25. Life2vec, an AI algorithm, predicts your future with high accuracy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/life2vec-an-ai-algorithm-predicts-your-future-with-high-accuracy

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have introduced an algorithm named 'Life2vec' that leverages personal life stories to forecast an individual's future, including potential lifespan. ...

26. Life expectancy in Cyprus drops amid COVID turbulence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/life-expectancy-in-cyprus-drops-amid-covid-turbulence

Life expectancy in Cyprus took a hit, decreasing by a year, reveals the latest European Commission health profile. ...

27. PwC Cyprus recognized for leading the way in ''gender equality''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pwc-cyprus-recognized-for-leading-the-way-in-gender-equality

PwC Cyprus was honored with the renewal of the ''Gender Equality Employer'' Certification at a ceremony held by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance on December 15, 2023....

28. Cyprus and the porn industry: High-tech hub exposed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-porn-industry-high-tech-hub-exposed

For many years, the Republic of Cyprus, due to its art visa law, served as a hub for white flesh trafficking....

29. UK and Cyprus to strengthen global collaboration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-and-cyprus-to-strengthen-global-collaboration

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Director General for Europe, Peter Wilson and the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Kyriacos Kouros chaired the first annual review of the UK-Cyprus Memorandum of Understanding....

30. Police investigate 494 cases of domestic violence in just 2 months

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-494-cases-of-domestic-violence-in-just-2-months

In just two months—September and October 2023—Cyprus Police investigated a staggering 494 cases of domestic violence, leading to the issuance of 93 arrest warrants. Nicosia reported 131 cases, Limassol 135, Larnaca 117, Paphos 37, Famagusta 68, and Morphou 6, highlighting a pervasive issue across the island....

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