https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-measures-to-combat-school-violence-and-delinquency
The Council of Ministers in Cyprus has given the green light to a series of measures aimed at preventing violence and delinquency, with a strong emphasis on the role of schools in addressing this issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hagia-sophia-to-charge-tourist-visitors-in-2024
In a move that is raising eyebrows and sparking debate, the Turkish government is set to impose entry fees at the Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, a decision announced by the Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nouri Ersoy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-chief-inspects-alexoui-murder-scene
Police Chief Stelios Papatheodorou visited the location where the mafia execution of Alexis Mavromichalis, also known as "Alexoi," occurred last night....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-foreclosures-on-first-homes-until-the-end-of-2023
In a development concerning foreclosures, four months after the summer 2023 decisions, the data remains unchanged. Banks and credit redemption companies have been urged to provide a two-month grace period for first homes and properties up to 350 thousand euros. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-turn-for-alexoui-as-mafia-claims-second-life
In a disturbing turn of events, Law Enforcement Authorities are on high alert following a recent deadly attack on Alexis Mavromichalis, known as "Alexoui." The tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday night, October 31st....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-cablenet-fined-€6-000-for-workplace-safety-violations-leading-to-fatal-injury
In a significant legal ruling, the Larnaca District Court has issued a fine of €6,000 to CABLENET COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS LTD for multiple violations of safety and health regulations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-vafeadis-clarifies-penalties-for-traffic-violations
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis addressed inquiries about potential reductions in fines related to traffic cameras during his appearance on SIGMA. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-netanyahu-called-on-eu-to-pressure-egypt-to-accept-gaza-refugees
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to convince European leaders to put pressure on Egypt to accept refugees from Gaza, according to people briefed on the discussions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/which-european-country-bears-the-brunt-of-energy-costs
The pre-tax prices of electricity and natural gas soared after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but they're now on the decline. Although slightly higher than the second half of 2022, the final prices for customers, including taxes, reached their peak in the first half of 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-push-for-gaza-humanitarian-corridor
Nicosia is actively pursuing the creation of a humanitarian corridor to provide much-needed aid to Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict and the Israeli Defense Forces' ground operations in the Palestinian enclave.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-s-cabinet-seeks-$105-billion-aid-for-israel-and-ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make the case Tuesday that the United States should immediately send aid to Israel and Ukraine, testifying at a Senate hearing as the administration’s massive $105 billion emergency aid request for conflicts in those countries and others has already hit roadblocks in the divided Congress.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/don-t-travel-to-lebanon-says-foreign-ministry
Cyprus’ Foreign Ministry advises Cypriot nationals with an updated travel advice, as of 29th October 2023, to avoid all travel to Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-migrant-influx-by-expanding-pournara-center
The Minister of Interior, Mr. Constantinos Ioannou, has issued instructions to gradually expand the capacity of the First Reception Centre, Pournara, to accommodate a larger number of people. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-migrant-arrival-puts-cyprus-on-high-alert
As tensions escalate in the Israel-Hamas conflict, Cyprus is bracing for a potential surge in Syrian migrants from Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-annual-time-change-sparks-heated-discussions
In a recurring ritual that influences the daily lives of millions, the European Union finds itself divided over the issue of daylight saving time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-s-fuel-tax-reduction-faces-24-hour-delay
The government's plan to reduce the consumption tax on fuel is encountering a significant delay, postponing the expected relief for consumers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/7-000-tons-of-halloumi-on-the-brink
Official Ministry of Agriculture data have unveiled a critical situation in the halloumi production industry, a beloved and essential product in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-maintains-interest-rates-amid-tightening-impact
The European Central Bank (ECB) has opted to maintain interest rates unchanged for the first time in over a year, marking a shift following 10 consecutive rate hikes. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/diver-found-dead-in-zenovia-shipwreck-s-engine-room
The diver who ventured into the depths of the "Zenovia" shipwreck on October 26 was discovered lifeless in the vessel's engine room on Friday, October 27. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-to-mediate-labor-dispute-with-state-health-services-agency
Cyprus' Minister of Health, Dr. Poppy Kanari, is set to hold separate meetings with trade unions and the State Health Services Agency (OKYpY) to address a dispute arising from the Agency's failure to negotiate a collective agreement for staff employed under personal contracts, according to the Cypriot Ministry of Health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/one-in-four-businesses-in-cyprus-face-cyber-attacks-concerns-mount
In a recent survey conducted by the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), it was revealed that approximately one in four businesses in Cyprus has encountered some form of cyber-attack....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/dhiraj-mukherjee-from-shazam-success-to-paying-it-forward
In this insightful interview, Dhiraj Mukherjee, the co-creator of Shazam, shares his experiences and philosophy on shaping the future. Notably, after the remarkable success of Shazam, which he co-founded and later sold to Apple for a substantial sum of around 400 million, Dhiraj has been actively paying it forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/democracy-is-ailing-because-we-are-failing-it
Interestingly, here as in the rest of Europe, the big ''winner'' of what happened after October 7 in Israel is one and only. The far right....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-the-safest-haven-us-prepares-for-middle-east-evacuation
The U.S. government is actively considering contingency plans for the potential evacuation of Americans from the Middle East as tensions rise in the Israel-Hamas conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-dust-concentrations-pose-health-risks
The Air Quality Monitoring Network, operated by the Department of Labour Inspection, has detected elevated concentrations of dust in the atmosphere on Wednesday, raising concerns about potential health risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kedipes-prepares-60-million-euro-mortgage-to-rent-initiative
The sale of primary residences worth up to 350 thousand euros faces a potential new suspension. As of the end of October, no additional steps have been taken regarding divestments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-€77-million-housing-policy-to-tackle-housing-crisis
Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou introduced the government's new housing policy. In his opening statement, Mr. Ioannou outlined a comprehensive plan involving multiple levels of actions and measures, which allocates €77 million over a five-year period for the implementation of specific initiatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/healthcare-workers-demand-collective-contract-in-eight-hour-strike
In a resolute move, employees of the Organization of State Health Services (OKYS) are set to conduct an eight-hour strike on October 25, 2023, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, in a bid to push for a collective employment contract. The strike, which involves various professional groups within the organization, is being organized by trade unions DEK, PEO, DEEC, PASYDY, PASYNO, and PASYKI.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-delays-green-tax-implementation-to-early-2024
"It's paranoid that, at a time when there is accuracy and an increase in fuel prices, the government is implementing measures to combat price increases, and additional taxes are being introduced," stated Finance Minister Makis Keravnos during the discussion of the 2024 budget in Parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-support-package-under-fire-for-short-term-fixes
The government's package of support measures has been criticized by the Pancyprian Association of Consumers and Quality of Life, which claims these solutions are only temporary and patchwork....
