https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-repays-over-€1b-in-debt-easing-financial-strain
Cyprus made strides in paying down its debt in the second quarter of 2024, settling over €1 billion in bonds and loans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-rents-in-cyprus-causing-a-burden-for-middle-class-families
In an interesting article written by Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, the Cypriot government has launched programs aimed at addressing the country’s severe housing crisis, but high rent prices across Cyprus continue to stretch the budgets of most households, especially for middle and lower-middle-income families....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-weigh-extended-traffic-fine-deadlines-and-countdown-timers
Cyprus’s Transport Committee reviewed law proposals on Tuesday that would change traffic fine deadlines, introduce discounts for quick payments, and possibly install countdown timers at traffic lights, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/experts-urge-creation-of-cyprus-digital-development-organization-to-drive-reform
Cyprus has long sought to drive digital reform across various ministries, agencies, and central administration, but these efforts have largely fallen short....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-ease-in-deneia-as-turkish-troops-farmers-withdraw-amid-un-monitoring
Turkish soldiers and farmers who had gathered in the buffer zone near Deneia early Wednesday have withdrawn after blocking Greek Cypriot farmers from accessing their fields, according to local authorities.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gains-investor-confidence-as-economic-reforms-us-ties-bolster-growth
International investors have shown sustained confidence in Cyprus’ economy and business ecosystem, recognizing the country as a stabilizing force in the region......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/north-korea-sends-10-000-troops-to-aid-russia-sparking-international-alarm
Western leaders say North Korea has sent roughly 10,000 soldiers to bolster Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says risks escalating the conflict beyond Ukrainian borders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-announces-new-measures-to-help-vulnerable-households
In a bid to ease energy expenses for vulnerable groups and promote sustainable housing solutions, the Cabinet approved a set of medium-term measures during its meeting on Tuesday, chaired by President Nicos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/interdisciplinary-conference-on-domestic-violence-and-health-professionals-successfully-completed
The interdisciplinary conference co-organised by the Physiotherapy Program of the Health Sciences Department of University of Nicosia......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-immediate-ban-on-fuel-cars-in-nicosia-s-center-ministry-clarifies
Social media buzzed with debate after Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades hinted at a potential ban on conventional-fuel vehicles in parts of Nicosia’s city center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-to-launch-national-sanctions-unit
Cyprus is set to establish a new National Sanctions Implementation Unit (NSIU) in the coming year, aiming to improve how financial sanctions are enforced in the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luxembourg-s-deputy-pm-visits-cyprus-for-trade-talks
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel is paying......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/increase-in-missing-minors-from-cyprus-juvenile-homes-raises-alarms
Cyprus is grappling with a steady rise in cases of minors disappearing from juvenile homes, a long-standing issue of national welfare policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-finance-chief-moved-amid-questions-over-government-transparency
Papnayiotis Rougalas reports in this Sunday's Kathimerini that the Council of Ministers of Cyprus announced a significant reshuffle on Thursday,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-urges-faster-completion-of-88-major-projects
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides urged ministers to accelerate the government’s agenda of 88 key projects for the administration’s second year, Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki announced after a recent Cabinet meeting. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-zelenskyy-s-make-russia-small-again-t-shirt-sparks-kremlin-fury
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stirred up strong reactions from Moscow after wearing a T-shirt with the bold slogan, ''Make Russia small again,'' during his nightly address on Wednesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teachers-sound-alarm-over-hungry-students-in-schools
Primary school teachers in Cyprus are raising concerns about children coming to school hungry, with some students lacking even a simple sandwich to get through the day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/safety-measures-ignored-as-two-students-injured-in-school-incidents
In light of a recent ban on mobile phones in secondary schools, discussions about student safety have intensified following two serious incidents in schools, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-u-s-launch-first-strategic-dialogue-in-nicosia
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicosia will host the first-ever Strategic Dialogue between Cyprus and the United States this Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-imf-raises-cyprus-growth-forecast-for-2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Cyprus's economic growth in 2024 from 2.7% to 3.3%. This updated prediction comes from the IMF's October World Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-leads-protest-against-school-mobile-phone-ban-low-student-turnout
A protest against the recent ban on mobile phones in secondary and technical schools drew a modest turnout in Eleftherias Square, with about 60 to 70 students in attendance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reaches-agreement-for-delivery-of-fsru
The Cypriot government and a Chinese consortium have come to an agreement for the delivery of the floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) ''Prometheus,'' which is expected to be finalized within 60 days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/8-year-old-boy-injured-in-school-incident
Larnaca police are investigating a troubling incident involving an 8-year-old boy who was seriously injured at his primary school last Thursday. The boy’s injury has raised concerns about safety protocols within the school premises and has led to potential legal action from his family....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-eyes-direct-flights-to-the-u-s-aiming-for-new-heights-in-tourism
Let’s accept that we may not solve everything, but we can aim to address some key issues. At the very least, we should lay the groundwork for their resolution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-under-siege-as-cyberattacks-raise-alarms
Since October 17, hackers have been launching a series of targeted attacks on various organizations and companies across Cyprus, sparking public debate about the country's ability to fend off cyber threats. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-is-holding-the-mind-reset-programme-for-the-4th-consecutive-year
On the 16th and 17th of September, the first phase of the successful environmental educational programme was successfully completed, and focuses on the training of teachers of the participating schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/massive-cyber-attacks-target-key-websites-in-cyprus
In the past 24 hours, Cyprus has been hit by a series of major cyber attacks, targeting both government websites and critical internet infrastructure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vasilikos-terminal-in-limbo-as-negotiations-hang-by-a-thread
According to Apostolos Tomaras in today's Kathimerini, four months after the Chinese consortium pulled out of the construction of the Vasilikos terminal, efforts to fill the gap are still getting started....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eu-nominee-under-fire-for-waste-management-scandal
Costas Kadis, Cyprus' nominee for EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, is facing criticism over his handling of a controversial waste management scandal ahead of his November 6 hearing before the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pilot-program-to-promote-cultural-literacy-in-15-cypriot-schools
Cyprus is launching a pilot program in schools aimed at promoting cultural literacy among students, officials announced Thursday in Nicosia. Education Minister Athina Michaelidou and Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou introduced the "Schools as Ambassadors of Culture - Students as Ambassadors of Citizenship" initiative, which will roll out in 15 schools across all educational levels this academic year.
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