https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-investment-association-unveils-€8-billion-in-projects
Members of the Cyprus Association of Large Investment Projects unveiled ambitious plans Thursday, highlighting 18 to 20 projects valued at over €8 billion. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-540-ukrainian-refugees-denied-protection
About 2,540 Ukrainian refugees have been suspended from temporary protection in the Netherlands since March 4, 2024. They are now forced to seek safety in the country or leave.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/venice-introduces-entry-fee-for-day-trippers
In a move aimed at tackling over-tourism, Venice, Italy, has unveiled new regulations for 2024, including restrictions on tour group sizes and the introduction of a €5 entry fee for day-trippers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€26-340-in-bounced-checks-in-march
In March 2024, a total of 15 bad cheques, amounting to €26,340, were issued, with 6 individuals (5 legal entities and 1 natural person) being listed in the preliminary registry of the Central Information Register (CIR) for dishonoured cheques.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-stumped-on-declared-cash
The question of the whereabouts of over 90 million euros in cash allegedly spent by travelers arriving in Cyprus through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the last 15 months remains unanswered by competent state authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cabinet-approves-closer-partnership-with-us-to-tackle-financial-crimes
Within a short period after Nicosia's announcement of closer cooperation with the US on money laundering issues, the Council of Ministers approved the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Cyprus Police and the FBI. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-astrobank-residential-plots-for-sale
Residential plots have been listed for sale by AstroBank in the districts of Famagusta, Paphos, Larnaca and Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boat-spotted-off-cape-greco-carrying-22-migrants
Another boat with irregular migrants was spotted around 12:25 by radar in the maritime area of Cape Greco, a picturesque stretch of coastline known for its rugged cliffs and clear blue waters.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/botswana-threatens-to-send-20-000-elephants-to-germany
Botswana's President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has sparked controversy by threatening to send 20,000 elephants to Germany amidst a disagreement over the import of hunting trophies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-extends-rent-program-to-assist-more-homeowners
The Cabinet has approved an expansion of beneficiaries for the Rent Relief Program against Installments, announced Finance Minister Makis Keravnos after the body's session.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/intruders-strike-in-limassol-steal-€51-000-from-russian-investor
Authorities are investigating a robbery case involving a 36-year-old Russian entrepreneur who fell victim to a theft during a cryptocurrency transaction.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-admits-grave-mistake-in-airstrike-killing-british-volunteers
Three British aid workers killed in Gaza have been identified following an airstrike that Israel has acknowledged as a ''grave mistake.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-impact-as-over-3-000-migrants-hit-record-highs
The recent promising developments in the realm of migration patterns may soon be relegated to history if proactive measures aren't swiftly implemented to address the recent surge in arrivals.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sun-with-a-side-of-gentle-breezes-perfect-day-ahead
The region is enveloped in a serene atmosphere, with the high-pressure system gracefully receding, accompanied by sporadic dust particles lingering in the air until Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/taiwan-hit-by-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-strongest-in-25-years
Taiwan experienced its most powerful earthquake in a quarter century, disrupting the morning rush hour and claiming four lives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-official-under-fire-for-opposing-ny-resolution-on-cyprus-invasion
The Turkish Consul-General in New York, Reyhan Özgür, is facing criticism after sending a letter opposing a resolution about Turkey's invasion of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-voice-cloning-raises-alarm-as-us-and-uk-forge-landmark-ai-safety-pact
A new form of deepfake technology, known as voice cloning, has recently surfaced, raising concerns about its potential misuse. OpenAI, a prominent tech company,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gasoline-prices-rise-across-cyprus-provinces-after-subsidy-removal
Following the elimination of the 8.3-cent subsidy per liter on April 1st, increases in the average price of 95-octane gasoline have been observed in the provinces of Limassol, Nicosia, and Famagusta, with the exception of Paphos, where the price only rose by 8 cents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wave-of-500-migrants-arrive-in-cyprus-within-48-hours
Two boats carrying a total of 68 migrants arrived in Cyprus during the night.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-$175m-bond-halts-ny-fraud-case-collection
Former President Donald Trump has taken action in his New York civil fraud case, posting a $175 million bond on Monday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragedy-strikes-in-ayia-napa-as-swimmer-dies-on-beach
A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday (31/03) when a swimmer took his last breath on a beach in the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-and-gentle-breezes
Today, expect mostly clear skies across the region, with gentle breezes blowing from the southwest to northwest at speeds of 3 to 4 on the Beaufort scale.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/america-s-airports-finally-win-the-restroom-race
After a decade-long slump, American airports are celebrating a resurgence in restroom excellence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-high-speed-trains-boost-birth-rates-in-south-korea
In a bold move to combat its plummeting birth rates, South Korea has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative: the Great Train eXpress (GTX)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/200-brits-rejected-daily-due-to-passport-rules
Simon Calder, a travel correspondent at the Independent, highlights a concerning trend: approximately 200 UK nationals face rejection at EU airports......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspect-nabbed-in-high-stakes-cable-heist
Authorities have cracked down on a brazen cable theft operation, culminating in the arrest of a 33-year-old suspect from Limassol, thrusting the sleepy village of Kandou into the spotlight of criminal intrigue.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-insurance-organization-fines-40-providers-€80k
The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) has imposed fines totaling 80 thousand euros on over 40 health providers in 2023 for abuses within the General Healthcare System (GHS), according to data obtained by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-court-sentences-man-to-10-years-for-rape-conviction
The Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca imposed sentences today on a 67-year-old man, with the highest being 10 years for the crime of raping a woman.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tougher-regulations-loom-for-tobacco-heat-sticks-in-europe
European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers’ new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were designed to exploit just months after their launch.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fbi-in-cyprus
By enlisting the help of the FBI – as announced recently – Cyprus is making an effort to deal with the problem of corruption that has been a blight on the country’s reputation for so many years....
