https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-resident-loses-€30-000-in-cryptocurrency-scam
A 54-year-old resident of Limassol reported to the police yesterday that he was scammed out of €30,000 by an online scammer posing as a cryptocurrency investment advisor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-entrepreneurs-hit-hard-by-turkey-s-instagram-shutdown
Turkey's decision to block access to Instagram has dealt a significant blow to female entrepreneurs who rely on the platform to market and sell products ranging from homemade cookies to baby bedding....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/epic-double-ookla-and-umlaut-rank-epic-once-again-at-the-top-of-telecommunications-in-cyprus-for-its-fixed-internet-and-mobile-networks-respectively
Epic continues to stand at the top of telecommunications in Cyprus, with two new international awards that are the culmination of its continuous investments in the development of a state-of-the-art, ultra-fast and reliable mobile and fixed internet network, offering an epic communication experience with innovative solutions, continuous evolution, and dedication to excellence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/famagusta-to-target-global-tourists-with-new-campaign
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/91-dead-in-bangladesh-protests-pm-resignation-demanded
Clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday left at least 91 people dead and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at tens of thousands of protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-refute-rumors-of-cyprus-airspace-closure
Flights to and from Cyprus are continuing as usual, according to Cyprus' Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis. Letymbiotis addressed and refuted online rumors suggesting the alleged closure of the country's airspace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-surges-in-high-speed-internet-and-tech-jobs
Cyprus is making notable progress in its digital transformation, with coverage of very high capacity networks (VHCN) reaching 77.1% in 2023, a 28.5% increase from the previous year, according to the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-ranks-among-top-innovators-in-europe
Among the best-performing countries in terms of innovation between 2023 and 2024 is Cyprus, according to the latest European Commission data....
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/fake-emails-impersonate-cyprus-police-chief
In a troubling trend, cybercriminals are impersonating the Cyprus Police to deceive and exploit citizens through misleading emails and messages.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/maximus-stars-in-new-cablenet-campaign
On the air is the new campaign of Cablenet, the fastest-growing television station in Cyprus. Following the successful launch of Purple Max Internet......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-police-and-military-help-settlers-block-gaza-aid-convoys
Individual members of Israel’s security forces are tipping off far-right activists and settlers to the location of aid trucks delivering vital supplies to Gaza, enabling the groups to block and vandalise the convoys, according to multiple sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-investigate-email-threats-sent-to-schools-across-europe
Email threats similar to those sent on Friday to schools across Cyprus have also been sent to several other European countries, according to information Europol has shared with Cyprus Police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-insights-into-elderly-woman-s-struggle-at-bus-stop
A recent photo circulating on the internet depicts an elderly woman lying on the ground at a bus stop in Paphos, drawing attention to ongoing infrastructure issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brutal-attack-on-young-apoel-fan
In a shocking incident that has reverberated across the internet, a young APOEL fan fell victim to a vicious attack on Saturday night, May 11, in Nicosia, leaving the community in disbelief....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/solar-storm-threatens-earth-s-power-and-internet
A rare warning has been issued over a solar storm that could affect Earth’s power supplies and knock out the internet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-online-bullying-crisis-with-14-4-of-children-affected
Around 14.4% of children in Cyprus have been victims of online bullying at least 1-2 times in the last months, according to the results of the international Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey of the World Health Organization (WHO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-crackdown-on-tiktok-lite-over-child-addiction-concerns
European digital regulators are taking a stern stance against TikTok's latest feature, which rewards users for engaging with content, citing concerns over addiction, especially among children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/astrobank-s-record-breaking-year-€30-4m-in-profits-for-2023
AstroBank reported Profit After Tax of €30.4 million for 2023, representing a return on equity (RoE) of 13.9%, compared with €12.2 million and RoE of 6.2% for 2022, achieving an increase on profit of 150%, mainly due to increased interest income....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/scandals-and-sanctimony-in-cyprus
In recent years, we've seen it all. From COVID to the Ukraine conflict and the dramatic events unfolding next door in Gaza. Yet, nothing has rocked the average Cypriot quite like the scandal of the Avvakoum Monastery. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/epic-business-one-is-here-to-solve-every-communication-need-of-your-business
Every business has some basic needs, regardless of size and type. These needs come in addition to the already significant demands and challenges that an entrepreneur may face when managing their business....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-ramps-up-digital-services-with-new-mobile-app
The government works on two levels concerning the roll out of Digital Citizen, namely the upgrading of the government portal gov.cy......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/another-record-year-for-cablenet
For yet another year, Cablenet has achieved double-digit revenue growth. Specifically, in 2023, it reached €74.3 million compared to €63.9 million in 2022...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-parliament-approves-landmark-regulation-on-ai-use
In a landmark decision, the European Parliament Plenary in Strasbourg voted today to approve a new regulation aimed at safeguarding fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-55-450-euro-internet-extortion-case
Authorities have launched an investigation into a fraud case following a report by a 60-year-old man alleging that he was defrauded of a total of 55,450 euros by a suspicious woman via the Internet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-eyes-support-for-internet-cable-connecting-europe-and-asia
Eurobank, initially hesitant about financing the East to Med Data Corridor (EMC) cable system, is now contemplating entering the second round of funding for the mega project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-27-year-old-arrested-for-uploading-child-pornography-files
Following a tip-off from EUROPOL, the Cybercrime Branch acted swiftly, leading to the arrest of a 27-year-old individual for the alleged upload of eight files of child pornography on the internet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-removes-iran-leader-s-social-media-accounts-for-breaking-rules
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, experienced a significant blow to his online presence as Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, took down his official accounts for violating content policies, according to a report by India Today.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-senior-swindled-of-€480-000-in-cryptocurrency-scam
In a disturbing turn of events, a 73-year-old resident of Nicosia has fallen prey to a sophisticated internet fraud scheme, resulting in a substantial loss of over €480,000 in a cryptocurrency scam....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/houthi-threats-target-red-sea-internet-backbone
Telecom companies affiliated with the UN-recognized Yemeni government expressed concerns on Sunday over potential sabotage plans by Houthi rebels targeting a network of submarine cables in the Red Sea....