https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-foreign-workers-amidst-hotel-staffing-crisis
The accord forged by the Ministry of Labour alongside employer and trade union representatives to tackle workforce shortages, especially prevalent......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agreement-reached-on-foreign-worker-policy
In a significant development, all social partners have come to an agreement regarding the participation of foreign workers in Cyprus' labor market. Labour and Social Partners Minister Yannis Panagiotou announced the breakthrough, highlighting the importance of cooperation among stakeholders in addressing challenges facing the job market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-rally-against-police-brutality-and-bias
A peaceful demonstration unfolded Saturday at noon in Eleftheria Square, driven by the African Community in Cyprus and bolstered by allied organizations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/we-are-all-responsible
Eleven people crammed into one apartment, each paying between 150 to 200 euros in rent, all to live stacked together in appalling conditions. ...
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/labor-minister-discusses-cost-of-living-allowance-for-cyprus
In an interview with Oriana Papantoniou, Minister of Labor and Social Insurance Yiannis Panayiotou highlighted the significant strides made during his first year in office, emphasizing a people-centric approach to governance. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canada-turns-down-plea-for-apology-to-british-abused-kids
The Canadian government has turned down the latest plea for an apology to British children who endured abuse while in the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-mayor-updates-un-envoy-on-bi-communal-trust-building-projects
Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis met with UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar during her ongoing visit to Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-simplifies-work-permit-rules-for-third-country-nationals
The European Parliament recently voted on new rules for non-EU citizens who want to work and live in the EU. These rules aim to simplify the process of obtaining a work and residence permit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-a-beacon-of-hope-in-the-middle-east-crisis
Cyprus is playing a pivotal role in Western efforts to deal with the crisis in the Middle East; its added value stems not from its military power, but rather from its geographic location, its membership in the European Union, and its excellent relations with all the regional actors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-crew-escapes-houthi-attack-unscathed
Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis told CNA that based on the information so far, it seems there are not any Cypriots on the cargo ship True Confidence, which was hit by a missile in the Red Sea....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-role-do-banks-ultimately-play
Are banks merely financial entities providing a range of services to the public and businesses, solely driven by profit for shareholders? Banks serve as the heart of our economic and social systems, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-police-pursue-allegations-of-human-trafficking
Yesterday, a new case of human trafficking for the purpose of labor exploitation was referred to the Nicosia Criminal Court....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/dimitra-explains-what-it-s-like-to-be-a-bee-mama
Dimitra Zakynthinos is a resident of central Athens and has a very particular approach to issues concerning the environment and our transition to the green era. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/800-divorces-annually-35-000-single-parents-and-outdated-benefits
The Human Rights Committee of the Parliament convened today, shedding light on critical issues affecting single-parent families in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/king-charles-battle-and-cyprus-cancer-crusade
The specter of cancer has reached even the ''semigod'' King Charles of Britain, sending shockwaves through the British populace and beyond....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-reveals-harrowing-conditions-in-nicosia-psychiatric-hospital
A woman testified before the Parliament's Human Rights Committee, shedding light on the deplorable conditions her sister endured during her stay at the Nicosia psychiatric hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-incentive-plans-aim-to-revive-maronite-villages-says-president
The government is working on and will soon will announce incentive plans for new families and young couples to resettle in the occupied Maronite villages......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-files-un-complaint-against-spain-over-border-tragedy
A 25-year-old individual from Cameroon, who identified himself under the pseudonym Ludovic, has lodged a complaint with the United Nations against Spain, alleging multiple violations of the convention against torture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/homeless-residents-forge-dangerous-caves-along-california-riverbanks
In a recent discovery that sheds light on the struggles of homelessness in California, authorities in Modesto uncovered a series of makeshift caves along the banks of the Tuolumne River, serving as clandestine dwellings for those without homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-scientist-revolutionizes-agriculture-with-soil-free-crop-growth
Growing crops without soil may sound like a contradiction, but for the research team "Eplants" (Electronic Plants) at Linköping University, Sweden, led by Associate Professor Eleni Stavrinidou, it is not only possible, but also groundbreaking....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-warns-of-non-performing-loan-surge-amid-economic-challenges
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) issued a warning on Monday, cautioning about the potential influx of non-performing loans (NPLs) driven by high-interest rates and inflation, which are impacting households' disposable income and businesses' profitability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-online-service-for-2024-european-elections
The Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday the operation of the electronic information service for registration in the special electoral roll for the 2024 European elections of citizens, who reside in areas where the Government of the Republic does not exercise effective control. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/low-paid-government-workers-demand-higher-pay
The ''Equality'' guild staged a rally outside the Presidential Palace on Monday, followed by a protest march to the Ministry of Finance, highlighting concerns over low-paid public sector workers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-s-clean-water-shortage-sparks-health-emergency
Palestinians who fled to southern Gaza, after warnings from Israel to leave their homes, are standing in line for hours to get contaminated water they believe is making them ill....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-call-for-humanitarian-pauses-draws-attention-ahead-of-un-vote
European Union leaders have stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, instead appealing for humanitarian “pauses” to provide aid, as the UN warned its operations were being “paralyzed” by Israel’s bombardment of the besieged enclave....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-s-fuel-shortage-claims-2-000-young-lives
Aid agencies are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza as doctors warn an Israeli blockade on fuel means many more vulnerable babies and wounded people in hospitals will soon die. One agency says at least 2,000 children in Gaza have been killed in the past few weeks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/real-estate-market-remains-unpredictable-despite-economic-chaos
Everything around us exudes a sense of precision. Costs are on the rise, from the basic materials used in production to the final products we consume. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-surge-of-violence-in-the-middle-east
The latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing Arab-Israeli dispute....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-to-immediately-deport-immigrants-for-false-age-claims
Foreigners who lie about their age to benefit from a protection scheme reserved for unaccompanied minors arriving in Italy will be deported under a security decree expected to be approved by Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet on Wednesday as part of her far-right government’s crackdown on irregular immigration....