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/eu-s-media-law-shift-sparks-concerns-for-journalists
It doesn't come as a shock that, in the debate over the European Media Freedom Act between EU Council member states and the European Parliament, the EU Council incorporated a paragraph into its negotiating stance, stating that national security should be an exception when prohibiting surveillance of journalists and related practices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-highlights-75-reduction-in-african-arrivals
In bilateral meetings held in Geneva, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou emphasized the shift from illegal to legal migration channels, as stated in a press release by the Interior Ministry on Friday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mall-of-cyprus-unveils-extended-free-parking-hours-for-christmas
The Mall of Cyprus decided to extend the hours (from 2 to 4 hours) for free parking ahead of the festive period, as reported in «K» the marketing manager of the mall, Giorgos Pissis, noting that this decision started from 01/12 and is valid until 31/12....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-19-cases-surge-ahead-of-festive-season
In a recent statement to the Cypriot News Agency, Elizabeth Constantinou, the Director of Medical and Public Health Services, highlighted a surge in confirmed coronavirus cases, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmer-s-donkey-causes-fire-lands-him-in-court
In a peculiar case currently under the scrutiny of the District Court of Famagusta, a 61-year-old farmer is grappling with legal consequences following a series of events set into motion by his donkey's misadventure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-approves-measures-for-npls-and-foreclosures-framework
Cyprus' Finance Ministry has expressed satisfaction with the parliament's approval of laws integral to the comprehensive package for managing Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) and the foreclosure framework....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sanctions-hit-four-cyprus-entities-tied-to-russian-defense
In a strategic move, the United States Treasury Department has unveiled a targeted set of sanctions aimed at four legal entities associated with Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parisian-nursery-and-school-grapple-with-knife-incidents
In a disturbing turn of events, staff at a nursery in Creteil, a Parisian suburb, found themselves face-to-face with a knife-wielding man on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twenty-akamas-wrongdoings-reported-to-the-attorney-general
The owners of agricultural premises in the Akamas area are set to face justice for unauthorized interventions and modifications, violating their licenses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-land-alterations-spark-legal-action-in-akamas
In a significant development, reports of wrongdoing by 20 owners of agricultural/land properties in the Akamas region have been forwarded to the General Prosecutor's Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-spells-and-sneaky-clouds
Amidst the gentle influence of weak high pressure, today's meteorological narrative unfolds with a nuanced dance of clear and cloudy elements. In the initial hours, a majority of regions will wake up to the crisp clarity of a cloudless sky....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tesla-recalls-over-2m-vehicles-following-autopilot-safety-concerns
In response to safety concerns related to its Autopilot system, Tesla is initiating a massive recall, impacting more than 2 million vehicles across its entire model range....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-climb-to-success-in-the-public-sector-pay-scale
The Ministry of Finance has officially disclosed the main provisions of the agreement reached with trade unions PASYDY and FCC, outlining significant salary advancements for public and broader public sector employees, including those within Local Government Authorities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cattle-farm-slapped-with-€11-000-fine-over-injury
In a recent development, the I & C Hadjiyiannakou (Farms) Ltd, engaged in cattle farming, faces a €11,000 fine imposed by the Larnaca District Court....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-building-disaster-raises-maintenance-concerns
Limassol Municipality is grappling with a severe building safety issue following the collapse of balconies in a privately owned building on Nafplio and Ethnikis Antistasis streets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-cyprus-ceo-on-65-years-challenges-and-future-strategies
Deloitte Cyprus celebrates 65 years of presence on the island, playing a major role in the financial affairs of the state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-set-to-battle-bullying-in-schools
The focus of today's Parliament Committee on Education session is the pervasive issue of school bullying, coupled with the Ministry of Education's strategies to address this escalating problem, which coincides with a surge in violence and delinquency within school premises....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rain-hits-kornos-underpass-bridge-shuts-down
The Kornos underpass bridge faced another bout of flooding, leading authorities to close it for traffic due to heavy rainfall....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-authorities-tighten-grip-mandate-passport-surrender
In a recent government decree effective Monday, Russians subjected to travel bans must hand over their passports to authorities within five days of notification. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australia-plans-drastic-cut-in-migration-to-fix-broken-system
Australia's government announces a bold move to slash its annual migration intake by half within two years, aiming to curb the strain on housing and infrastructure. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minors-still-held-in-adult-prisons-urgent-action-needed
In a concerning development, legislation addressing the detention of minors in adult prisons remains stalled since 2021....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/super-league-matches-go-silent-for-two-months
The Greek government has asked the Super League to hold championship matches without spectators for two months because of the risk of trouble....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/urgent-measures-taken-after-a-series-of-fires-on-buses
According to the commitment of the Ministry of Transport and the owners of the 570 immobilized buses, a return to normality is expected early this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-historic-visit-from-iraqi-president
In a historic meeting at the Presidential Palace, President Nicos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus welcomed President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid of Iraq, who is on an official visit to Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-unveils-sweeping-reforms-to-enhance-animal-welfare-standards
In a groundbreaking move, the European Commission has proposed extensive reforms to EU rules on animal welfare during transport, marking the most significant overhaul in recent years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-162-nameless-bodies-exposed-in-eu-borders-investigation
In a startling revelation, The Guardian uncovered a distressing reality – over the past decade, at least 1,015 refugees and migrants who perished at Europe's borders were laid to rest in unmarked graves....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-uptick-in-covid-19-cases-amid-winter-surge
Dr. Christos Charalambous, from the Epidemiological Surveillance and Control of Infectious Diseases Unit of the Health Ministry, reported a slight increase in COVID-19 cases in Cyprus in recent days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-navy-to-be-upgraded-say-national-guard-chief
The Navy is implementing a far-reaching modernization program, having among other things enhanced its anti-ship capabilities, while...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-s-historic-visit-to-athens-signals-potential-thaw-in-relations
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to visit Athens, accompanied by a ministerial delegation, for crucial talks with Greek counterparts in a bid to enhance relations between the historically at-odds neighbors....
