https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-courts-global-investors-in-ambitious-growth-push
In a bid to position Cyprus as an enticing destination for foreign investments, the President of the Republic addressed a gathering of over 100 foreign investors and companies at the Presidential Palace. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-rev-up-tractors-in-protest-against-eu-agricultural-policies
In the third such demonstration within eight months, Cypriot farmers steered their tractors through city streets, protesting against what they perceive as the European Union's misguided policies in the common agricultural policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prisons-department-takes-action-following-attempts-to-smuggle-contraband
The Prisons Department in Cyprus has heightened security measures following recent incidents involving the attempted smuggling of mobile phones and drugs into the prison area. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-highlights-smallest-resident-population-at-pournara
The outlook for Cyprus in relation to migration is positive, as in 2023 a 46% reduction in irregular migrant applications and a 66% increase in returns have been achieved, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-to-receive-€1-2b-for-green-transition-and-resilience-plan
Cyprus is set to receive a total of 1.2 billion euros from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-establishes-committee-to-combat-coastal-marine-pollution
The Council of Ministers has greenlit the creation of a committee dedicated to tackling marine pollution along the coasts of Cyprus. Tasked with decision-making on response measures and pollution prevention, the committee aims to enhance coordination among relevant authorities for effective solutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fallout-from-boeing-737-max-9-door-panel-incident-bolts-missing
A door panel detachment from a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight on January 5 has raised significant safety alarms, with a preliminary report from U.S. investigators shedding light on the concerning incident.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/porsche-unleashes-powerhouse-taycan-with-enhanced-performance
Higher, faster, further and coming to Porsche Centres in the spring of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transgender-athletes-shake-up-women-s-volleyball-game
In a surprising turn of events, a women's college volleyball match in Canada witnessed the participation of five transgender athletes, igniting a heated debate on fairness and safety in sports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cera-proposes-reduced-electricity-increases-amidst-parliamentary-discussion
The head of Regulatory Energy Cyprus (Cera), Andreas Poulikkas, briefed the Parliament's Finance Committee on the latest proposals submitted by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) for review. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-cameras-really-curb-road-fatalities
In early February, tragedy struck the roads of Cyprus once again as authorities announced the loss of 25-year-old Marios Roditis in a fatal collision on a Larnaca road Sunday night....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-skies-ahead-with-a-chance-of-clouds
Today, the weather across the region is expected to be mainly sunny. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/boeing-faces-setback-as-737-max-jets-require-rework-due-to-mis-drilled-holes
Boeing is facing a new setback in the production of its 737 Max jets, as approximately 50 undelivered planes will require rework due to a manufacturing problem. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-disputes-uk-high-commissioner-s-call-for-incentives-in-cyprus-talks
The Cypriot Government does not accept the position expressed by British High Commissioner Irfan Siddique that the Turkish Cypriots want incentives for the resumption of talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/consumer-alerts-raised-over-potential-fuel-price-hikes
Konstantinos Karagiorgis, Director of the Consumer Protection Service, emphasized the importance of factual justification for price increases during an interview with CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/t-c-s-want-incentives-from-g-c-s-to-return-to-talks
''I personally think there is flexibility in the positions expressed by the Turkish side" says British High Commissioner Irfan Siddiq, explaining that "they want to have the right to talk about a separate state...''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-increases-surveillance-with-new-cameras
Cyprus is expanding its traffic violation control system with the activation of additional cameras across various districts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-praises-job-growth-declares-us-economy-strongest-in-the-world
President Joe Biden lauded the robust jobs report released on Friday, touting it as evidence of the United States possessing the world's strongest economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-urges-morocco-to-stem-transit-asylum-claims-amidst-rising-numbers
The Spanish government has formally requested Morocco's cooperation in preventing Senegalese passport holders, lacking a Schengen visa in the past two years, from boarding flights with layovers in Spain until February 19.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-farmers-protests-send-ripples-across-europe
The surge of farmers' fury has reverberated in a manner unprecedented for Brussels, the nerve center of European decision-making....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-face-trial-for-stadium-disturbances-in-limassol
Yesterday, at the Limassol District Court, charges were filed against four individuals linked to a recent incident of violence within stadiums.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-senators-grill-social-media-ceos-over-child-safety-concerns
In a heated session on Wednesday, U.S. senators confronted leaders of major social media companies, urging swift legislative action to address escalating threats of sexual predation targeting children on their platforms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-raises-minimum-wage-to-€1000-boosting-income-for-25-000-workers
In a move aimed at bolstering the income of low-wage earners, the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance has announced a significant rise in the National Minimum Wage, effective this January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-directs-immediate-compensation-for-potato-producers
Following the recent onslaught of hailstorms and heavy rains wreaking havoc on potato farms in the free Famagusta district, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-s-bill-to-combat-fan-violence-under-scrutiny
Further discussion between the Ministry of Justice and relevant stakeholders regarding the proposed law on tackling fan violence, presented to Parliament by the ministry on Wednesday, was deemed necessary during the session in the Parliament's Legal Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-paphos-highway-lane-closed-after-street-light-pole-collapse
In a recent incident on the Limassol to Paphos highway, traffic authorities have closed off the left lane following the collapse of a street light pole near the Germasogeia roundabout.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interest-rates-extended-borrowers-face-dilemma
Last Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) opted to maintain interest rates, extending the uncertainty for borrowers regarding their loans and repayments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snowfall-forces-road-closures-leading-to-troodos
In response to heavy snowfall, several roads leading to Troodos, including Platres-Troodos, Karvouna-Troodos, and Prodromos-Troodos, have been closed to traffic, announced local authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-president-demands-clarity-amidst-chaos
Today, Mrs. Annita Dimitriou, President of the Democratic Rally (DISY), penned a letter to the President of the Republic, focusing on the Cyprus issue ahead of the upcoming meetings in Cyprus with the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hungary-s-economy-targeted-in-eu-retaliation-plan
In a tense diplomatic standoff, officials in Brussels have allegedly devised a clandestine strategy aimed at Hungary's economy should Prime Minister Viktor Orbán persist in blocking a €50 billion support package for Ukraine....
