https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pollution-problems-plague-cyprus-ports
Ports are under scrutiny for violations including changing ballast water without proper consent, leading to significant air pollution and discharge of solid waste. ...
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/cyprus-travel-expo-2024-a-hit-with-10-000-visitors
The Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents Association (ACTΤA) and Display Art Plc orchestrated a resounding success with the 25th Travel Expo Cyprus, held from April 19th to 21st, 2024, at the prestigious Cyprus State Fairgrounds.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-ambitious-housing-strategy-minister-ioannou-reveals
The government has set the people and their servicing without undue inconvenience at the core of its policies, Minister of the Interior Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday, adding the Ministry is working on issuing of public documents the Civil Registry Department.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/imported-wine-squeezes-cyprus-market
According to Kathimerini reporter, Andreas Karamitas, wine marketing in Cyprus boasts an annual turnover of approximately €7 million, a sum primarily fueled by domestic consumption rather than exports, which only account for around €1 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vet-services-under-fire-for-neglecting-uncontrolled-dog-imports
A scathing report by the Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights, Maria Stylianou-Lottidis, sheds light on the failure of Cyprus's Veterinary Services to tackle the issue of uncontrolled importation of dogs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-a-satirical-take-on-current-affairs
I begin today's column with a clarification: there is no issue of institutional credibility in Cyprus. There is, however, an issue of credibility regarding the individuals representing the institutions. Now that we've cleared that up, let's move on....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/155-million-crossings-in-over-two-decades
In the two decades since the roadblocks opened, travel between the divided territories in Cyprus has seen a significant increase, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism cited by Yeni Douzen. The figures reveal a total of 155 million crossings from April 23, 2003, to the present day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-minister-faces-15-year-jail-term-for-record-breaking-bribe
A Russian deputy defence minister has been detained on suspicion of bribe-taking, the country’s top law enforcement agency has said, a rare move amid the offensive in Ukraine.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-ministry-explores-convenient-fine-payment-methods
The Ministry of Transport is exploring fresh avenues for fine distribution, putting the brakes on photo radar for the time being....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shipping-industry-seeks-to-attract-high-school-students
An educational workshop to enhance maritime awareness and visibility among young people in the professional sector was organized under the auspices of the Shipping Deputy Ministry, the Cyprus Shipowners' Association, and the Ministry of Education....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-s-homeless-to-benefit-from-xenios-shelter-initiative
The Programme ''Xenios'' for the support and reintegration of homeless, was presented Monday in Larnaca at a press conference.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-stands-against-early-fees-for-great-sea-interconnector
Cypriot electricity consumers should not be burdened with a surcharge before the operation of the electricity interconnector linking Greece and Cyprus and the consequent reduction of electricity costs, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou said on Monday....
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/summer-optimism-in-cyprus-tourism-despite-regional-uncertainty
Tourism in Cyprus soared last March, boasting a 9.8% increase, welcoming 202,256 travelers. From January to March 2024, arrivals hit 415,251, marking a 5.4% rise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-population-in-cyprus-now-at-around-30-000
Approximately 30,000 Syrians currently reside in the Republic of Cyprus, either under subsidiary protection status or illegally, according to data from the Ministry of Interior. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-ministry-s-review-41-of-objections-approved
Out of the 3,560 objections submitted and examined by the District Officers, 1,461 objections were approved or 41%, while 2,099 objections......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tehran-avoids-escalating-conflict-with-israel
Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-ministry-warns-of-rise-in-child-sexual-abuse
The Ministry of Education and Culture in Cyprus has expressed worry about a rise in reports of children being sexually abused by family members and others in the community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mfa-audit-uncovers-misuse-of-public-funds-and-abuse-of-power
A recent audit conducted by the Audit Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has revealed instances of misappropriation of public money and abuse of power spanning the years 2021 and 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-defense-leaks-signal-aegean-park-conflict
Tensions with Ankara have resurfaced again after Ankara’s objections to Greece’s announcement to designate marine parks, including one in the Aegean Sea....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-eu-relations-fracture-over-cyprus-connection
''The Cypriot connection to progress in Turkey-EU relations will never be accepted by us,'' declares the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-emphasizes-legality-amid-increased-migration-flows
Speaking at a meeting with the Interim Coordinating Council of the Limassol District Local Administration Organization, Interior Minister Konstantinos......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reiterates-non-recognition-of-kosovo-s-independence
In a statement to CNA on Thursday, Cyprus' Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Theodoros Gotsis, reaffirmed the nation's enduring positions regarding Kosovo. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-students-sail-through-education-with-1-000-adopted-ships
Elementary schools in Cyprus have adopted 1,000 ships in almost two decades, as part of an international awareness campaign initiated by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, the island’s main ship-owning umbrella organisation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-predicts-growth-and-lower-unemployment-rates
The Ministry of Finance welcomed, in a press release on Wednesday, the new estimates for Cyprus by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the World Economic Outlook (WEO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tensions-mount-over-great-sea-interconnector
The Greek Energy Minister, Theodoros Skylakakis, expressed frustration at the Delphi Economic Forum regarding the tactics employed by the Cypriot government concerning the final investment decision on the Great Sea Interconnector power cable. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-acts-against-russian-owned-companies
The European Commission released guidelines on the implementation of the new article 5r of Council Regulation 833/2014 of the 12th package of restrictive......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-public-debt-declines-economic-outlook-brightens
According to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas, Cyprus is seeing a promising reduction in its public debt, with figures suggesting a return to 2019 levels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-enforcement-cops-send-420-youths-to-rehab
Between 2021 and 2024, YKAN, Cyprus' drug enforcement agency, facilitated rehabilitation treatment programs for 420 young individuals, the majority of whom were students. ...
