https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-enforces-11-76-cap-on-loan-interest-rates
The Central Bank of Cyprus, exercising its powers under article 314A of the Cyprus Penal Code, Cap.154, and in accordance with its provisions, determines the reference interest rate to be 11.76%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mother-accuses-legal-service-of-cover-up-in-thanasis-death
Andriana Nikolaou, the mother of National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, launched a new attack on the Legal Service following coroner Panikos Stavrianou's request to overturn a previous conclusion by death investigator Dorias Varosiotou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/supreme-court-stands-firm-guarantors-must-pay-€30k-loan-debt
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of Cyprus has dismissed the appeal of two individuals contesting a ruling by the Paphos District Court, which held them liable for €30,244.32 plus interest and costs, as guarantors of a business loan granted by Laiki Bank in 2002....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-extends-ev-charging-grants-by-two-months
The deadline for applications for the second phase of the "Electrification with 1000" grant program has been extended by two months, now closing on September 30, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., the Department of Electromechanical Services announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-economist-the-division-of-cyprus-looks-indefinite
As Cyprus marks the 50th anniversary of its division, a resolution to the longstanding conflict remains elusive. Despite decades of diplomatic efforts, the island remains split between its Greek south and Turkish north, with the status quo appearing increasingly permanent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chamber-of-commerce-warns-of-risks-from-cyprus-1-5-wage-hike
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has expressed concern over a new agreement between the Ministry of Finance and public sector unions to grant a 1.5% general wage increase starting in October 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-parliament-urges-recognition-of-northern-cyprus-as-independent-state
In a resolution marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Attila, the Turkish parliament has called on the international community to recognize the occupied territories in Northern Cyprus as an independent state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-€30-million-eu-grant-for-enhanced-maritime-surveillance
Cyprus has secured an additional €30 million in funding from the European Commission to enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities. This funding follows the successful selection...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-civil-servants-to-receive-pay-raises-after-15-year-freeze
PASYDY, the public sector union, announced its approval of a new agreement with the Ministry of Finance to grant pay raises to civil servants beginning October 1, 2024. The deal was reached during today's Joint Staff Committee meeting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/city-council-revokes-honorary-title-for-us-senator-robert-menendez
The Paphos City Council has revoked the decision to award U.S. Senator Robert Menendez the title of Honorary Citizen of Paphos and the Golden Key of the City....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-solar-panels-for-national-guard-by-2027
Cyprus will begin installing solar panels in National Guard camps and other facilities starting in September, aiming for completion by 2027, according to Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-financial-hit-as-chinese-consortium-exits-energy-project
Following the public admission by Energy Minister George Papaconstantinou, the agreed separation between Cyprus' Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (ETYFA) and the Chinese consortium CPP-METRON Consortium Ltd (CMC Ltd) is imminent, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's printed edition of Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stranded-and-struggling-asylum-seekers-in-cyprus-un-buffer-zone
The UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus has become a temporary refuge for asylum seekers who arrived via Turkey, with 25 individuals currently stranded in the Aglantzia area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-reveals-pros-and-cons-of-great-sea-interconnector
Cyprus' Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry, George Papanastasiou, announced on Thursday that the comprehensive cost-benefit study for the Cyprus-Greece (Crete) electricity interconnection, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI),...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bronze-age-relics-unearthed-at-erimi-pitharka-limassol
The Erimi-Pitharka archaeological site, in Limassol district, dates to the Late Bronze Age, in accordance with previous findings, a press release issued by the Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture says....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-requests-€89-2m-in-eu-grants-for-recovery-plan
The European Commission received a payment request on Thursday from Cyprus for €89.2 million in grants, netting €76.9 million after pre-financing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-line-trade-and-crossings-surge-irregular-migration-declines
Trade and personal crossings across the Green Line in Cyprus saw significant increases in 2023, while irregular migration dropped by more than 50%, according to the annual European Commission report on the implementation of the Green Line Regulation published Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-risks-losing-€657m-eu-grant-for-interconnector-project-says-energy-minister
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou expressed concerns over the potential withdrawal of a €657 million subsidy by the European Commission for the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus and Greece......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/auditor-general-challenges-pension-misconduct-claims
Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides addressed several contentious issues during the third day of hearings at the Supreme Judicial Council, which is reviewing Attorney General George Savvides' request to dismiss Michaelides for alleged misconduct....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-halloumi-pdo-status-with-5-year-plan
Cyprus has been granted a 5-year transition period by the European Commission to comply with the requirements for the production of halloumi......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-halts-heavy-industry-in-vasilikos
The Cypriot government has granted a long-standing request from the Vasilikos area's coordinating committee, prohibiting further heavy industry licensing in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-pushes-for-equal-religious-access-across-cyprus
Representatives of the U.S. Embassy met with officials from the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Justice of the Republic of Cyprus to discuss religious......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yet-another-extension-granted-to-cyfield-for-nicosia-motorway
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has approved yet another extension for the construction of the Nicosia peripheral motorway, pushing the completion date to mid-August 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/consulco-hosts-london-gin-night-for-its-partners
Consulco Group hosted three unique cocktail parties, under the name “London Gin Night”, dedicated to its customers and partners.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-era-in-cyprus-local-governance-begins-with-20-new-municipalities
Cyprus is undergoing a significant local government reform aimed at enhancing service quality, financial and administrative autonomy, and transparency. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pancyprian-amateur-theatre-festival-returns-to-cyprus-this-october
The Cyprus Theatre Organisation has announced the 37th Pancyprian Amateur Theatre Festival 2024, aiming to strengthen, promote, and support amateur theatre across Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-government-website-allows-you-to-track-projects-live
The new website, www.diakivernisi.gov.cy, is a platform where all citizens can stay informed about the implementation of the government's initiatives. It was presented a few days ago by the Deputy Minister to the President, Irene Piki....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/enigmatic-4-000-year-old-building-found-on-crete
A big, round, 4,000-year-old stone building discovered on a Cretan hilltop is puzzling archaeologists and threatening to disrupt a major airport project on the Greek tourist island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archimandrite-nektarios-arrested-in-avvakoum-monastery-probe
Police arrested 37-year-old Archimandrite Nektarios on Tuesday in connection with a financial scandal at the Holy Monastery of Saint Avvakoum in Fterikoudi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-biden-eases-path-to-citizenship-for-500-000-undocumented-spouses
President Joe Biden is set to announce a major reform to U.S. immigration policy, offering up to 500,000 undocumented spouses of American citizens an easier path to legal status and U.S. citizenship. ...
