https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotel-bookings-hits-95-in-august-says-pasyxe-president
President of Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE) Thanos Michaelides has told CNA that the current tourist period is on a good track, however, the season must be over in order to assess the situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/residential-properties-and-offices-for-sale-by-astrobank
Homes and building plots, as well as offices have been listed for sale by AstroBank in the districts of Paphos, Larnaca and Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pyla-developments-raise-alarm-in-nicosia
For months, the intention of the Turkish side to occupy a part of the buffer zone in Nicosia has been known. They plan to construct a road from the village of Arso to Pyla....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-days-ahead
A stretch of clear, sunny weather is on the horizon for the upcoming days, as a seasonal low-pressure system continues to influence the area. While a few coastal areas might see some initial thin cloud cover, overall, the skies are expected to remain mostly clear.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-shines-as-europe-s-top-eco-friendly-destination
Sweden is Europe’s most sustainable travel destination, the new Sustainable Travel Index for 2023 by Euromonitor International has shown....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canadian-woman-s-poison-pen-lands-her-20-year-sentence
A Canadian woman who mailed a threatening letter containing a poisonous substance to former President Donald Trump while he was serving in the White House was sentenced to over two decades in prison on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-70-victims-of-maui-fires-identified
As the first victims of the fires that scorched Maui are identified by authorities and family members, an early pattern has emerged. Many who perished were over the age of 70....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientists-uncover-ultra-strong-lightweight-material
Galvorn is stronger than steel, lighter than aluminum, and has the conductivity of copper, according to an article on LinkedIn....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-7-000-property-purchase-permits-granted-in-2-5-years
In the span from January 2021 to August 2023, approximately 6,958 foreigners were given the authorization to acquire real estate within the occupied territories, as reported by ''official'' data, according to a Yeni Dusen report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cost-of-living-up-as-prices-show-increase-of-2-4-in-a-year
In an announcement on its official website, CyStat shared that the cost of living, or how much things cost, has gone up in Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-video-shows-turkish-cypriot-un-peacekeepers-clash-near-pyla-buffer-zone
Fresh video footage has come to light depicting the clashes that transpired on Friday morning within the buffer zone near Pyla, involving Turkish Cypriots and United Nations personnel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-peacekeepers-adjust-position-amidst-tensions-in-buffer-zone
In a recent update to the incident at the Pyla buffer zone, Simos Mitidis, the leader of the G/C community in Pyla, conveyed that the UNFICYP personnel have slightly repositioned themselves in response to the confrontation with Turkish forces within the buffer zone. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/did-cyprus-president-really-party-during-crisis
During the summer of 2021, a photo of Nicos Anastasiades with Takis Zacharato and Angela Demetriou went viral for all the wrong reasons. It wasn't just how the leader of an otherwise serious state chose to have fun, but also the timing that made it so....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clashes-erupt-in-pyla-buffer-zone-as-un-prevent-roadwork
Clashes erupted this morning within the buffer zone near Pyla, Cyprus, as Turkish Cypriots confronted United Nations personnel. The incident unfolded as UN peacekeepers intervened to block unauthorized road construction between occupied Arsus and Pyla, which violates the established status quo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/steady-covid-19-cases-at-1-000-weekly-health-official-reports
The Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health, Elizabeth Constantinou, revealed that the number of new coronavirus cases in Cyprus maintains stability, averaging around 1,000 cases weekly. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uss-ramage-visit-highlights-joint-cy-us-security-efforts
The visit of the USS Ramage, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer to Cyprus, showcases the efforts of Cyprus and the US to support regional security and stability, said Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-national-injured-in-billion-dollar-money-laundering-sweep
Singapore law enforcement authorities disclosed on Thursday that a Cypriot national sustained injuries while attempting to evade capture by leaping from a second-floor balcony within an affluent district, marking one of the most significant money laundering cases to date. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-rise-as-peacekeepers-confront-construction-dispute-in-buffer-zone
Clashes erupted earlier today within the buffer zone near Pyla as tensions escalated between Turkish Cypriots and United Nations personnel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-nationals-arrested-for-money-laundering-in-singapore
The Singaporean Police arrested 10 foreigners on suspicion of money laundering and forgery offenses in connection with a case involving 1 billion Singapore dollars (737 million dollars) in cash, luxury cars, and other assets.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/extreme-heat-expected
The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for the upcoming weather conditions, forecasting an intense heatwave set to affect the region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-money-blues-why-s-the-economy-going-south
"Currency developments validate predictions made some time ago. The high interest rate environment will be a new reality accompanying us for several years," former Minister of Finance Constantinos Petrides stated in a post on the platform 'X'....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strategic-release-of-7-000-tons-of-barley
The release of up to 7,000 tons of barley, an amount equivalent to 30% of the strategic reserves, was decided by the Grain Advisory Committee, which convened at the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/museum-curator-sacked-for-selling-priceless-artifacts-on-ebay
A member of staff who was allegedly stealing priceless items from the British Museum was named to bosses three years ago - after they went up for sale on eBay....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abandoned-hunting-breeds-dominate-stray-population-in-cyprus
A significant proportion of stray dogs in Cyprus are hunting dogs, with approximately 85-90% of dogs ending up in shelters belonging to abandoned hunting breeds, reports the Cyprus Environmental Movement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-stress-looms-over-cyprus-as-part-of-global-crisis
Cyprus is among the 25 countries facing extremely high water stress each year, the World Resources Institute (WRI) said in a recent study. In total, these countries are home to a quarter of the Earth's population, while at least 50% of the world's population - some 4 billion people - is under highly water-stressed conditions for at least one month of the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labor-department-imposes-outdoor-work-ban-in-higher-mountains
In response to an amber warning for extremely high temperatures, the Department of Labour Inspections in Cyprus has enforced a ban on outdoor work in higher mountainous areas between 12:00 and 16:00 local time on Thursday. This directive applies specifically to areas situated at elevations ranging from 1150 to 1650 meters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-solar-climb-to-2030-green-triumph
The rapid expansion of solar power is propelling most EU countries toward achieving their 2030 renewable energy goals ahead of schedule, according to new data. This development is boosting optimism in global emission reduction efforts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-deceleration-amid-inflation-and-rising-rates
Cyprus' economy experienced a slowdown in the second quarter of 2023, prompting inquiries about the situation. According to the preliminary estimate provided by the Statistical Service, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/rocking-the-boat-a-not-so-cypriot-tradition
You know, there's been quite a buzz about the whole corruption scene in Cyprus. It's kind of ironic, really – this beautiful little country, seemingly full of potential, yet tangled up in this mess. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-inflation-dips-to-17-month-low
UK inflation eased to a 17-month low in July, official data showed Wednesday, though it also revealed that prices of services, such as haircuts, hotels and restaurants, increased at a faster pace than the previous month.
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