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1651. Russian officials attempt to link cultural centre fire to malicious activity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/russian-officials-attempt-to-link-cultural-centre-fire-to-malicious-activity

According to the competent authorities of the Republic of Cyprus, the fire that broke out at the Russian Cultural Centre on Wednesday afternoon was determined to be caused by human error, specifically by a cigarette lighter. ...

1652. Turkish Cypriot entrepreneur purchases hotels in closed Famagusta

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-entrepreneur-purchases-hotels-in-closed-famagusta

Yeni Bakis reported today that a Turkish Cypriot entrepreneur claims to have purchased three hotels and two floors of apartment buildings from their Greek Cypriot proprietors in the closed Famagusta. ...

1653. What's wrong with a little transparency?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-s-wrong-with-a-little-transparency

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding e-kalathi in recent days. It is an electronic platform that aims to provide consumers with real-time updates on the prices of products in supermarkets, enabling them to easily find the best deals on their preferred products....

1654. Greek American think tank reaffirms Cyprus commitment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-american-think-tank-reaffirms-cyprus-commitment

The American Hellenic Institute says it is committed to continuing to strengthen US-Cyprus relations, following a visit by delegates to the island to emphasize military ties between the two countries...

1655. Search for answers in Russian fire probe continues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-for-answers-in-russian-fire-probe-continues

Law enforcement authorities in Nicosia are still conducting an investigation into a fire at the Russian Centre of Culture and Science, with diplomats from both countries waiting for official word on whether it was an accident or arson...

1656. Cyprus tightens criteria for immigration permit scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tightens-criteria-for-immigration-permit-scheme

A revised set of criteria on the expedited process for granting immigration permits to third-country nationals who invest in Cyprus will be in effect as of May 2, 2023, the Interior Ministry announced on Friday....

1657. Last Cypriot citizen arrives from Sudan by plane while others travel by car to Egypt

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/last-cypriot-citizen-arrives-from-sudan-by-plane-while-others-travel-by-car-to-egypt

The last Cypriot citizen arrived from Sudan by plane late on Wednesday evening while the arrival of seven people who were traveling to Egypt by car is also expected,...

1658. Mykonos bars face minuscule fine for illegal structures demolition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mykonos-bars-face-minuscule-fine-for-illegal-structures-demolition

In the latest twist in the Mykonos saga, a new Environment Ministry legislative provision stipulates that if the Principote and Nammos bars on the island demolish all of their illegal structures by early May,...

1659. First flight from Sudan welcomed by Foreign Minister

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-flight-from-sudan-welcomed-by-foreign-minister

The first flight that arrived from Sudan to Larnaca was welcomed on Tuesday evening by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos....

1660. First couple stands at ease during diplomatic reception

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-couple-stands-at-ease-during-diplomatic-reception

Cyprus’ first couple felt right at home on Tuesday when the president and the first lady, both career diplomats by trade, hosted a reception for members of diplomatic and consular missions on the island...

1661. Cyprus to become 'transfer hub' for people fleeing Sudan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-become-transfer-hub-for-people-fleeing-sudan

The Republic of Cyprus activated its ESTIA Special National Plan to receive and repatriate foreign citizens from crisis areas through its territory, according to a press release from the Foreign Ministry....

1662. Occupied areas: Cable cars planned for Bellapais and Saint Hilarion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/occupied-areas-cable-cars-planned-for-bellapais-and-saint-hilarion

"The cable cars in Bellapais and Saint Hilarion, which are in the final stages of planning, are among the most significant projects in the development of alternative tourism," said "Minister of Tourism, Environment and Culture" and President of the "TRNC" DK, Fikri Ataoglu....

1663. Cypriots stuck in Sudan as evacuations turn dangerous

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-stuck-in-sudan-as-evacuations-turn-dangerous

Greek commandos are part of a mission to Egypt which will include the evacuation of Cypriot citizens in Sudan, where humanitarian convoys organized by western countries are under the threat of attacks...

1664. Raab resigns, Oliver Dowden takes his place as Deputy Prime Minister

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/raab-resigns-oliver-dowden-takes-his-place-as-deputy-prime-minister

British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned from the government on Friday after an independent report found he had bullied officials, the latest scandal to force out one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's top ministers....

1665. Cyprus faces economic losses due to rejected renewable energy production

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-economic-losses-due-to-rejected-renewable-energy-production

The issue of storing electricity from renewable energy sources has become a problem due to extensive production rejections of both large and small photovoltaic parks by the Transmission and Distribution Operators on Easter Sunday and Monday in Cyprus....

1666. Four people die from Covid, including a 19-year-old

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-people-die-from-covid-including-a-19-year-old

Four deaths due to COVID-19 - including a 19-year-old with underlying health conditions - and 1,546 new cases were announced by the Ministry of Health on Friday for the period between April 7-20....

1667. ''The impact of sanctions go beyond individuals and companies''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-impact-of-sanctions-go-beyond-individuals-and-companies

George Christofides, Vice President of the Bar Association, addressed the sanctions imposed by the UK and US on legal and natural persons in Cyprus during an interview on the ''DIASPORA NEWS'' program. ...

1668. 'The goal is 1,000 voluntary returns per month,' says Ioannou

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-the-goal-is-1-000-voluntary-returns-per-month-says-ioannou

The government of Cyprus has outlined a four-pillar plan to address immigration issues, according to Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou. The first pillar is to limit the flow of asylum seekers entering Cyprus, followed by managing asylum applications and reception areas more efficiently....

1669. 'Everything is a party'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/everything-is-a-party

Well, well, well, if you have a seat and some showmanship experience, apparently everything becomes a piece of cake and the gold dust blinds you from reality. ...

1670. Finance Minister considers lowering VAT rates for basic necessities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/finance-minister-considers-lowering-vat-rates-for-basic-necessities

The Minister of Finance of Cyprus, Makis Keravnos, has announced that the Ministry is considering measures for banks and credit-acquiring companies to absorb high-interest rate increases, as well as reducing value-added tax (VAT) for basic necessity products to tackle high prices....

1671. Finance Minister requests containment of lending rates for housing loans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-requests-containment-of-lending-rates-for-housing-loans

The Finance Minister of Cyprus, Makis Keravnos, has written letters to the Director General of the Cyprus Banks Association and the Director General of the Association of Credit Acquisition Companies and Credit Facility Managers, requesting measures to control rising lending rates for serviceable loans up to €350,000....

1672. Nicosia resolute amid damage control over sanctions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-resolute-amid-damage-control-over-sanctions

There is clear political will on the part of the Government so that there is no shadow of a doubt, Cyprus’ President, Nikos Christodoulides, said on Tuesday evening, when asked to comment on media reports regarding the inclusion of Cypriot natural and legal persons on the list of the latest sanctions by the US...

1673. Easter leaves two fires and three minor injuries in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/easter-leaves-two-fires-and-three-minor-injuries-in-cyprus

The Cyprus Police reported two incidents of arson and malicious damage to two schools in Nicosia during this year's Easter season. The police stated that two fires caused "unpleasant" incidents, but the measures taken worked satisfactorily....

1674. Finance Ministry launches tender for Companies Law modernization

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/finance-ministry-launches-tender-for-companies-law-modernization

Cyprus Ministry of Finance has launched a tender with an estimated value of €2 million aiming to acquire services for the modernization and reform of the outdated Companies Law, aiming to improve the economy’s competitiveness and ease of doing business....

1675. FBI arrests 2 for running Chinese police station in NY

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-arrests-2-for-running-chinese-police-station-in-ny

Two men have been arrested by the FBI for allegedly running a covert station for China’s police force in New York. The station, which was allegedly set up in February 2022 in Manhattan’s Chinatown, was operated by Beijing’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and used as a base to track Chinese dissidents living in the US....

1676. Assets of US and UK sanctioned entities in Cyprus will be frozen

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/assets-of-us-and-uk-sanctioned-entities-in-cyprus-will-be-frozen

Cypriot individuals and entities included in UK and US sanctions list will see their assets in the Cypriot banking system frozen and will not be able to carry out any banking transaction in Cyprus, Marios Skandalis, Chief Compliance Officer of Bank of Cyprus, the island’s largest lender has said....

1677. Cypriot family safe in Khartoum amid Sudan crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-family-safe-in-khartoum-amid-sudan-crisis

The Cypriot Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that a 10-member Cypriot family is safe in their home in Khartoum. A Ministry spokesperson stated that the family is known to have grown up in Khartoum and is therefore capable of protecting themselves. ...

1678. No information for Cypriots trapped in Sudan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-information-for-cypriots-trapped-in-sudan-mfa-says

The is no information for Cypriots who have been trapped in Sudan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Theodoros Gotsis...

1679. Talk about Arcturus variant reaches Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/talk-about-arcturus-covid-variant-reaches-cyprus

So far we do not know whether the new COVID variant Arcturus has reached Cyprus, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology at the School of Medicine of the University of Nicosia, Dr. Petros Karayiannis told the Cyprus News Agency...

1680. Nicosia scrambles to protect brand after sanctions incident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-scrambles-to-guard-trademark-after-sanctions-incident

President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides convened an extraordinary meeting on Thursday following the inclusion of Cypriot natural and legal persons in the lists of the latest sanctions published on Wednesday by the United States of America and the United Kingdom...

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