https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-make-swift-decision-on-euroasia-interconnector-participation
Cyprus' decision as to whether it will participate in the EuroAsia Interconnector will be taken once the project study is submitted in mid-November, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou told CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mobile-units-lead-the-way-in-sustainable-disposal-and-awareness
Four mobile units are set to embark on a crucial mission across Cyprus, collecting hazardous household waste as part of a groundbreaking initiative established by the Ministry of Agriculture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-warns-that-israel-s-gaza-occupation-could-be-a-potential-big-mistake
Any move by Israel to occupy Gaza would be a “big mistake,” US president Joe Biden has said, amid hopes that the enclave’s border with Egypt would open to allow aid in, as Israeli troops continued to prepare for a ground invasion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/foreign-company-hired-to-clean-cyprus-reputation-–-but-is-it-really-dirty
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assigned a foreign company the Herculean task of orchestrating a campaign to cleanse Cyprus' tarnished reputation abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-eu-in-asylum-seeker-returns-4th-in-deportations
Cyprus ranks first among the EU member states in the percentage of returns on new asylum seekers applications, Interior Ministry announced Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exciting-ai-innovations-await-at-digital-agenda-summit-2023
Get ready for a thrilling day of technological exploration and innovation at the upcoming Digital Agenda Summit 2023. This annual event promises to be even more captivating this year, with a lineup of remarkable speakers, discussions, and an exciting new feature...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eviction-orders-issued-for-pissouri-residences-amid-ground-subsidence-concerns
In Pissouri, eviction orders have been issued for 25 residences in the Limnes area due to ground subsidence. The President of the Pissouri Community Council, Lazaros Lazarou, reported this to Parliament. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-demands-1-1-million-to-evacuate-north-gaza
In a harrowing turn of events, the Israel-Hamas conflict has reached a critical juncture. Israel has issued a startling demand, calling for the evacuation of all 1.1 million Palestinians in North Gaza, amounting to nearly half of the strip's population. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-ministry-wants-to-eliminate-permits-for-small-developments
The Ministry of Interior has introduced a comprehensive plan featuring 22 measures aimed at simplifying and expediting the examination of planning applications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-we-are-not-hamas
After days of devastating Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, residents of the besieged enclave say there is no way to escape death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-s-tax-policies-fill-sovereign-fund-coffers
Countries like Saudi Arabia, Norway, and Chile have long established their own sovereign-wealth funds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-solar-ambitions-face-off-against-shadowy-bureaucratic-interests
As I had unfortunately predicted, complications have emerged in the "Solar Panels for All" plan. ...
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/news/netanyahu-forms-emergency-unity-government-amid-gaza-war
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced an emergency wartime government, as pressure mounts for the establishment of corridors to allow aid and medicine into the Gaza Strip and to allow civilians to leave....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-code-of-conduct-for-officials-introduced
The Council of Ministers has officially adopted the Code of Conduct for government members, announced the Deputy Government spokesman. This development signifies a significant step towards establishing a clear set of ethical guidelines within the government....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/portugal-and-austria-airlift-citizens-from-israel-to-cyprus
Approximately 160 individuals were transported from Israel to Cyprus throughout yesterday and today using a C-130 aircraft operated by the Portuguese Air Force....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/middle-east-turmoil-shifts-energy-and-diplomatic-priorities
The tumultuous situation in the Middle East, prompted by Hamas's aggressive attack on Israel and Tel Aviv's military response, is reshaping the priorities of the Netanyahu government and the balance in the South-Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-israel-war-s-impact-on-economy-and-energy-prices
Economists have been examining the inevitable economic consequences of the war in Israel, particularly its influence on fuel and electricity costs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gains-vice-presidential-seat-at-european-investment-bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) appointed for the first time ever a Vice President from Cyprus in its Management Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-s-warning-and-energy-implications
In a stern warning, Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-link-connects-israel-cyprus-crete-and-greece
In a significant development for the energy sector, George Papanastasiou, the Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry, expressed his warm welcome for the forthcoming implementation of the electricity interconnection project connecting Israel, Cyprus, Crete, and mainland Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/estia-plan-activated-for-foreign-nationals-in-israel-crisis
Cyprus has decided to activate the national ESTIA plan for the reception and repatriation of foreign citizens following the situation in Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-military-unearths-1-500-hamas-militant-bodies
Israel’s military said about 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants were found in Israeli territory as, as it said it had largely gained control in the country’s south and “restored full control” over the border on the fourth day of fighting following an unprecedented surprise attack....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-set-to-surge-amid-israel-conflict
In an exclusive interview with SPOR FM and the show DIASPORA NEWS, Minister of Energy George Papanastasiou predicted a looming surge in fuel prices in the coming days, attributing it to the ongoing conflict in Israel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-urges-two-state-solution-for-israel-palestine-peace
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized on Monday that a two-state solution, aimed at facilitating peaceful coexistence between Israel and the Palestinians, remains the sole viable path once hostilities subside....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-cut-off-from-food-water-and-electricity-as-hamas-rockets-persist
In a grim turn of events, Israel is grappling with the gravest attack it has encountered in half a century. Ongoing combat in the Gaza Strip has unfolded as Israel responds to an unexpected offensive launched by the militant group, Hamas, during the early hours of Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-overtime-pay-debacle-and-lessons-in-effective-governance
The issue surrounding the payment of overtime compensation to the Deputy Government Spokesperson, Doxa Komodromou, has become the focal point of political discussion in recent weeks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-issues-travel-advisory-for-israel
Cyprus, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a travel advisory on Sunday, urging its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Israel, Gaza, and certain areas in the West Bank, including Nablus and Jenin, which also encompasses East Jerusalem. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-sends-fleet-to-mediterranean-as-israeli-gaza-conflict-intensifies
For the second consecutive day, Israeli forces found themselves engaged in intense street fighting with Hamas gunmen in southern Israel as they prepared for a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-customary-warning-ongoing-idf-hamas-clash
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue their fierce battle against Hamas in the southern region of Israel, with military spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht confirming the prolonged conflict more than 48 hours after a surprise attack by the Palestinian militant group. ...
