https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-in-store-at-the-6th-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-tomorrow
Nicosia is embracing a new identity as it transforms into a global educational and technological hub, thanks to the upcoming 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-to-expand-workforce-in-2024
In the 2024 budget, authorities anticipate total general government revenue of €13.2 billion and expenditures of €11.8 billion, resulting in a fiscal surplus of €659 million, equal to 2.2% of GDP. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-in-the-age-of-virality
Stephanos Kasselakis' recent visit to Cyprus and his carefully crafted statements following his meeting with the President of the Republic have highlighted a significant shift in politics. It seems that politics today can be reduced to a formula, easily memorized and executed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-cracks-down-on-illegal-labor-as-limassol-raids-yield-arrests
In a concerted effort to combat illegal employment and unlawful residence, law enforcement authorities took action yesterday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/25-new-asylum-examiners-to-speed-processing-and-deter-migrant-arrivals
The Asylum Service of Cyprus has taken a significant step to enhance the efficiency of processing asylum applications by appointing 25 additional asylum examiners, according to Minister of Interior Constantinos Ioannou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/california-boosts-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers-to-$20-per-hour
California is raising the minimum wage for fast food workers, marking a hard-won victory for those workers and union organizers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-aids-lebanon-to-tackle-migration-flows
Cyprus has taken robust measures to address the escalating migration flows from the east, particularly from Lebanon, in close collaboration with its neighbor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-rejects-president-s-referendum-on-turkish-cypriot-properties
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Constitutional Court, in its new composition, rejected the President's third referendum on the amendment law passed by the Parliament concerning Turkish Cypriot properties and the powers of the 'Guardian.'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-biden-stands-with-striking-autoworkers-demanding-40-pay-raise
President Joe Biden on Tuesday joined a picket line with striking autoworkers in Michigan, supporting their call for a 40% pay raise and saying they deserve a "lot more" than they are getting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cbc-lowers-gdp-growth-projections-for-2023-and-2024
The Central Bank of Cyprus has revised its growth projections for 2023 and 2024. They now expect GDP growth to be 2.4% in 2023 and 2.7% in 2024, down from their previous forecasts of 2.6% and 2.8%. This is due to Western sanctions against Russia and the fragile external environment affecting professional and non-tourism services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nearly-€158-000-in-fines-imposed-for-undeclared-and-illegal-labor
In a series of targeted measures and inspections by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and the Ministry of Interior, 204 illegal workers and 98 undeclared workers were found to be working at businesses, and as a result, administrative fines of €157,900 were issued against these companies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-workers-toiling-longer-earning-less
Greeks work 41 hours a week, more than any other Europeans, but are paid less. Monthly salaries do not exceed 1,038 euros on average, according to the latest figures compiled by the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA), ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-scientists-unveil-a-game-changing-tool-to-catch-cancer-earlier
An increasing number of cancer patients are finding a cure thanks to innovative diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, especially if the disease is detected early....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/22-startups-aim-for-10k-prize
Twenty-two startups hailing from Cyprus, Great Britain, Israel, and Greece are vying for the prestigious 10,000 euro prize at the 2023 Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/43-undeclared-workers-uncovered-in-hotel-raids
In July, the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance's Inspection Service conducted targeted inspections at hotels across Cyprus, revealing 43 undeclared workers. This resulted in 20 Violation Notices and 19 Imposition of Fines, totaling €49,000....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/corruption-and-desperation-forge-a-new-path-to-cyprus
A new migratory route to Cyprus has emerged this summer, with increased departures from Syria to Cyprus surpassing those from Lebanon, according to a report by Open Democracy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legal-challenge-threatens-qatargate-corruption-case
Nine months into the Qatargate legal case, Eva Kaili, a former vice president of the European Parliament, has initiated a legal challenge that could potentially derail the entire investigation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rik-controversy-journalist-s-removal-sparks-outrage
The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women convened on Monday to discuss the removal of journalist Despina Roussou from the show "Proino Dromologio" (Morning Routes) and the subsequent handling of the situation by RIK management. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/150-million-year-old-dinosaur-barry-to-be-sold-in-paris-auction
An unusually well-preserved dinosaur skeleton, a Camptosaurus known as Barry, will go under the hammer in Paris next month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lego-bricks-for-real-buildings-in-florida
A Florida construction firm is seeing fast adoption of its intuitively-made building blocks that work like real-life LEGO bricks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-raises-rates-for-the-10th-time-as-it-tries-to-quell-inflation
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the 10th meeting in a row on Thursday to counter stubborn inflation but signalled that it is likely done tightening policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mexican-congressional-hearing-unveils-extraterrestrial-specimens
Mexican lawmakers heard testimony that "we are not alone" in the universe and saw the alleged remains of non-human beings in an extraordinary hearing marking the Latin American country's first congressional event on UFOs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mysterious-blast-rocks-aradippou-industrial-zone
Police investigations are ongoing in the industrial area of Aradippou as authorities work to identify the object responsible for the explosion at a metal recycling plant, which resulted in injuries to three individuals....
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/news/king-charles-iii-pays-tribute-to-queen-elizabeth-ii-on-first-anniversary-of-her-passing
The King has remembered his late mother's "devoted service" and "all she meant" to the country on the first anniversary of her death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chlorakas-council-concerned-over-young-jihadists-infiltrating-paphos
In a recent letter addressed to the chairman and members of the House Standing Committee on Internal Affairs, the Chlorakas Community Council voiced concerns about the alleged influx of young jihadists in the Pafos area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-a-historic-first-asylum-applications-drop-by-51
Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced today that, for the first time in Cyprus' immigrant history, there has been a shift in the balance between migrant arrivals and departures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unemployment-drops-in-august-2023
The number of registered unemployed persons decreased in August 2023, both on an annual and monthly basis, according to data released on Tuesday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-lady-jill-biden-tests-positive-for-covid-19
First lady Jill Biden tested positive for Covid-19 Monday, the White House announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fueling-futures-scholarships-in-energy-studies-await
Following the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry's announcement regarding scholarships for studies related to Hydrocarbons (Natural Gas and Oil), Renewable Energy Sources (RES), and Energy Transition,...
