https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meet-the-dogs-now-working-in-a-900-year-old-english-abbey
Meet Eric and Florence, two black Labradors who have become official members of staff at Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire, despite being dogs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-bank-officials-to-present-aml-progress-in-u-s
Top officials from four major Cypriot banks are headed to the U.S. on Sept. 16 to present updates on their progress in anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, sanctions enforcement, and foreign account management. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-tries-to-help-trump-beat-harris-in-u-s-election-2024
Russia is intensifying its efforts to interfere in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, aiming to help Donald Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris, according to U.S. intelligence officials. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scattered-showers-and-storms-across-cyprus
A low-pressure system and unstable air mass are affecting the region, bringing varying weather conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/proposal-steals-the-spotlight-at-ed-sheeran-s-larnaca-concert
A magical moment unfolded at Ed Sheeran's concert in Larnaca on Saturday, September 7, when a surprise marriage proposal added an unforgettable touch to the night. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-lady-s-let-s-go-troodos-festival-draws-crowds-despite-rain
The ''Let’s Go Troodos!'' Festival, organized by First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, attracted large crowds on Saturday at the Presidential Residence in Troodos, marking the first time the venue opened to the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greece-electricity-project-meeting-set-for-tuesday
A meeting scheduled for next Tuesday on the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project is considered crucial by all parties involved, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poverty-line-for-family-of-4-in-occupied-cyprus-set-at-27-402-tl-€953
The Turkish Cypriot Civil Servants' union (KTAMS) has set the poverty line for a family of four at 27,402 Turkish liras (approximately €953), according to a recent study....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-shot-hvaldimir
The sudden death of Hvaldimir, a beluga whale famous in Norway and suspected of being trained by Russia as a ''spy whale,'' has turned into a potential murder mystery....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/i-read-it-on-the-internet
The other day, a colleague at work shared his thoughts with me about the so-called ''woke agenda.'' He argued that it actually serves ''the economic interests of powerful multinationals.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-doctor-faces-trial-for-kidnapping-and-rape
A Nicosia doctor, accused of kidnapping, beating, and raping his former partner, is now facing a direct trial after being arrested by local authorities. The alleged assault took place on August 24 in a neighborhood of the capital, sparking a swift investigation by the Nicosia CID....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-found-in-mummified-state-sparks-investigation-near-ayia-napa
The discovery of a mummified body in a wooded area north of Ayia Napa has sent shockwaves through the community, raising urgent questions about the identity and cause of death of the deceased....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-conflict-intensifies-as-israel-blocks-polio-vaccination-efforts
In the latest escalation of the Israeli-Hamas conflict, tensions have intensified with significant new developments. As the conflict continues, reports emerge of mounting casualties and humanitarian challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/brexit-leads-to-sharp-decline-in-eu-students-at-uk-universities
The number of students from the European Union enrolling in British universities has dropped sharply since Brexit, new figures show. There are fewer students from Italy, Germany, and France coming to study in the UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boc-fintech-hackathon-5-0-where-the-fintech-nation-begins
The Bank of Cyprus is organizing the 5th BoC Fintech Hackathon 5.0, focused on innovative technologies in the financial sector (Fintech), on October 18-20, 2024. It will be held in person at the IDEA Innovation Center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inflation-slows-as-august-sees-small-price-increases
Inflation in Cyprus slowed down in August 2024, with prices rising by 1.5%, compared to a 2.11% increase in July. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the cost of living, went up slightly from 117.73 to 118.10....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-in-turmoil-over-great-sea-interconnector
Cyprus is facing significant political upheaval over the Great Sea Interconnector, a major project intended to bring affordable electricity to the island. With the decision deadline looming tomorrow, there is still no scheduled Cabinet meeting to finalize the issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pharmacies-to-end-after-hour-and-weekend-services-amid-dispute
In a recent decision, the Pancyprian Pharmaceutical Association (PFA) has announced that it will no longer compile the lists for pharmacies that offer after-hours and weekend services. This move comes as a response to ongoing disputes over working hours and part-time regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-s-first-teacherless-gcse-class-begins
David Game College in London is set to start the UK’s first "teacherless" GCSE course this September, where artificial intelligence (AI) will replace human teachers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-to-make-final-call-on-power-link-funding-today
The Cyprus Cabinet is meeting today to finalize decisions on the financing of the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, known as the Great Set Interconnector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australia-gives-workers-the-right-to-ignore-after-hours-work-messages
Australia has implemented a new ''right to disconnect'' law, allowing employees to ignore work calls and messages after hours without fear of repercussions. The law aims to protect workers from the expectation of being always available...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-unemployment-drops-by-8-9-in-august
The number of registered unemployed people in Cyprus dropped by 8.9% in August compared to the same month last year, according to data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat). This marks a decrease of 1,177 people, bringing the total number of unemployed to 12,079....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-link-faces-delays-as-cabinet-postpones-decision
At an extraordinary meeting tomorrow, the Cabinet will discuss the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project and the agreement in principle reached between Athens and Nicosia last Monday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-homebuyers-favor-apartments
Homebuyers in Cyprus are showing a growing interest in buying apartments, according to a new report. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-aftershocks-follow-4-9-magnitude-earthquake-off-cyprus-coast
Two aftershocks have been recorded following a 4.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cyprus that occurred last night, according to Christodoulos Hadjigeorgiou, Director of the Geological Survey Department....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/9-real-estate-investment-opportunities-by-astrobank
AstroBank is selling a commercial building in Strovolos and other commercial, residential and agricultural properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/athens-and-nicosia-reach-tentative-agreement-on-energy-project
According to a report by Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras, a tentative agreement between Athens and Nicosia, backed by the European Commission, has eased uncertainty surrounding a significant energy project. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-higher-borrowing-costs-lower-deposit-rates-in-july
Interest rates on consumer loans and mortgages in Cyprus increased in July, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The rate for consumer credit climbed to 6.67% from 6.18% in June, while the rate for home loans rose to 4.59% from 4.52%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-test-detects-prostate-cancer-in-15-minutes
Researchers at Ashton University in Birmingham have developed a new diagnostic test that can detect prostate cancer in less than 15 minutes with up to 90% accuracy, offering a potentially faster and more reliable screening method....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-seizes-venezuelan-president-maduro-s-private-jet
The United States has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of U.S. sanctions and other criminal activities....
