https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/al-jazeera-report-trial-postponed-as-case-hits-legal-snag
In a significant development, the criminal case involving the Al Jazeera report and events tied to the exceptional naturalization of foreign investors and businessmen saw a postponement on Tuesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/photovoltaics-for-all-scheme-launches-€30m-fund
The public will be able to start submitting applications on January 2024 for a scheme to install photovoltaics, dubbed "Photovoltaics for All", with a budget of €30 million, which is expected to correspond to 6,000 applications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-and-cyprus-collaborate-on-humanitarian-sea-corridor-to-gaza
Greece is in daily contact with Cyprus regarding the initiative for a humanitarian sea corridor to Gaza, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgios Gerapetritis said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fitch-upgrades-hellenic-s-long-term-rating-to-bb-with-stable-outlook
In a recent announcement, Fitch Ratings raised Hellenic Bank's long-term rating from "BB-" to "BB+" and assigned a stable outlook to the bank. The agency also upgraded the bank's Viability Rating (VR) to "bb+" from "bb-."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-amends-minimum-guaranteed-income-and-social-benefits-laws
The Council of Ministers in Cyprus has recently approved an amendment to the Minimum Guaranteed Income and Social Benefits Laws, signaling a significant change in the country's approach to residency requirements.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-400-pets-rescued-in-spain-s-anti-trafficking-sting
A troubling incident unfolded on Wednesday morning when a 24-year-old foreigner, who had been seeking asylum in Cyprus, resorted to self-immolation in front of the Immigration and Aliens Service in Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fees-for-pame-express-service-to-be-decided-in-2024
Decisions regarding potential charges for the Pame Express service will be made in February 2024 by the Department for Transport, Communications, and Works....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-hamas-to-broadcast-executions-of-israeli-hostages-online
Hamas militants have vowed to broadcast their executions of Israeli hostages on the internet. Recent history shows there's virtually nothing tech companies can do to prevent that from happening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-hamas-war-puts-cyprus-and-egypt-at-forefront-of-credit-risks
Cyprus and Egypt are currently facing the most direct credit risks among countries rated by Scope Ratings due to the Israeli-Hamas conflict, warns the German firm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-we-are-not-hamas
After days of devastating Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, residents of the besieged enclave say there is no way to escape death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-president-s-startling-revelation-about-food
In April 2022, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, said on his Telegram channel: “Our food is our silent weapon. Silent — but formidable."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/moody-s-boosts-bank-of-cyprus-and-hellenic-bank-ratings-to-baa2
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Bank of Cyprus’ and Hellenic Bank’s long-term deposit ratings to Baa3 from Ba1, citing the continued resilience of the Cypriot economy and credit conditions, which are leading to supportive operating conditions for Cypriot banks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kasselakis-arrives-in-cyprus-talks-on-cyprus-problem-await
Stefanos Kasselakis, the newly elected president of the SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, expressed his support for restarting talks on the Cyprus issue from where they left off in Crans Montana during an interview with the Cyprus News Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rory-mcilroy-sparks-europe-s-ryder-cup-victory
Shane Lowry has said that Europe's 2023 Ryder Cup triumph sits right alongside his Open victory at Portrush in 2019....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/war-in-ukraine-nears-potential-dirty-deal-conclusion
Thomas Friedman, American political commentator, author and weekly columnist for The New York Times, tells Kathimerini that the ongoing war in Ukraine will probably be resolved with “a dirty deal” that will include the loss of a part of eastern Ukraine in exchange for Kyiv’s accession to NATO and the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-escorts-back-on-track-to-aid-hundreds-of-disabled-students
The perennial issue of meeting the needs of students requiring school assistants has resurfaced as the new school year begins. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-un-demand-turns-heads
Russia has thrown its weight behind the prompt appointment of a special envoy or adviser tasked with addressing the enduring division of Cyprus, a matter that falls under the jurisdiction of the UN Secretary-General....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/borrowers-in-a-high-stakes-game-of-loan-roulette
In 2023, borrowers face a pivotal year, primarily due to the soaring levels of inflation, rising prices, and increasing interest rates. This year also carries significant importance for banks, not in terms of profits, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-european-health-insurance-card-ehic-is-your-passport-to-health
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a valuable resource for European citizens, providing access to essential healthcare services during temporary stays in 27 European Union (EU) countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-victim-has-no-obligations
In a recent development, the European Parliament gave its approval to the report on Turkey's path to accession. This report is notable for its severity, addressing not only President Erdogan's erosion of democracy within Turkey but also the ongoing Cyprus problem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-mediterranean-s-wake-up-call
The devastating aftermath of the natural disaster in the Thessalian Plain leaves no one untouched. We cannot afford complacency in the face of such a biblical catastrophe, merely observing from the safety of our couches....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/debate-rages-over-cyprus-efforts-to-deter-migration-through-benefit-cuts
A discussion about the benefits for asylum seekers has arisen recently due to violent and racist incidents in Chloraka and Limassol last week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/unmasking-jack-straw-s-biased-agenda-in-cyprus-problem
In an article published in Politico, former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw suggested dividing Cyprus. He argues that Britain, which guarantees the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, cannot achieve a two-state solution on its own. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/appalling-lack-of-accessibility-revealed-at-nicosia-bus-stop
Disturbing images have surfaced, shedding light on the dire condition of a bus stop in Nicosia, where an elderly disabled individual was found waiting in distress....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-finance-minister-continues-to-question-euroasia-project
Former Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides has returned to the issue of the Eurasia Interconnector, expressing concerns and raising important questions. In a post on the "X" platform, he highlighted the need for transparency and clarity surrounding this significant and costly project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-converts-ship-to-boost-natural-gas-integration
Good news has emerged regarding the development of the LNG Terminal in Cyprus and the introduction of Natural Gas to the region. The conversion of the ETYFA ship Prometheus into a floating LNG regasification and storage unit (FSRU) is now finished....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/euroasia-interconnector-seeks-alternative-funding
The developer of the EuroAsia Interconnector is seeking alternative funding avenues to construct Cyprus' electricity interconnection with the European Union, following the European Investment Bank's rejection of a loan request. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/media-s-impact-in-cyprus-crisis-fanning-flames-or-offering-relief
A series of events in recent days, from Chloraka to Apostolos Andreas and then to Pyla, along with the disputes on social media about what is happening or not, remind us more than ever of the need for serious media that don't simply adopt official statements and don't stay on the surface of things, in the emotional and political stereotypes.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andros-kyprianou-discusses-akel-s-surprising-no-to-the-annan-plan
"The looming threat of Tassos' resignation if the 'yes' vote was adopted for the Annan Plan," states Andros Kyprianou, former Secretary General of AKEL's Central Committee, in an interview with "K."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrides-eib-denies-euroasia-funding-government-s-involvement-a-no-go
Constantinos Petrides, the former Finance Minister, has reacted to the recent refusal of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to provide funding for the EuroAsia Interconnector electricity interconnection project....
