https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-protects-consumers-against-unlawful-practices
In a unanimous decision, the plenary session of the Parliament has approved a groundbreaking harmonizing law aimed at empowering consumers to protect their collective interests effectively....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-budget-points-to-surplus-and-debt-reduction
The 2024 budget reflects the clear imprint of our policy priorities, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides says in a written statement, adding that the fiscal balance for 2024 is estimated to be surplus, reaching 2.2% of GDP, while the medium-term goal, by 2026, is to reduce public debt to 60%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/california-takes-bold-step-towards-gender-neutral-school-bathrooms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring K-12 schools to provide gender-neutral bathrooms by July 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-un-demand-turns-heads
Russia has thrown its weight behind the prompt appointment of a special envoy or adviser tasked with addressing the enduring division of Cyprus, a matter that falls under the jurisdiction of the UN Secretary-General....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/could-diagnostic-tests-help-kids-learn-better
The Parliamentary Committee on Education explored the need for diagnostic examinations in all primary and secondary education classes at the start of the academic year to identify and address student weaknesses effectively....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-calls-for-global-recognition-of-trnc-in-defiant-un-speech
In his address to the UN General Assembly, the Turkish President expressed doubts about the feasibility of a solution on the island based on the federal model, despite the sincere efforts put forth by the Turkish Cypriot side....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-s-workshop-marks-cyprus-s-tech-hub-aspiration
TechIsland’s 'Building Tech Islands' Workshop: A Milestone in Cyprus’s Quest to Attract Global Tech Giants...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-achieves-record-global-revenue-of-nearly-$50-billion
EY reports record global revenue results of just under US$50b...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rik-controversy-journalist-s-removal-sparks-outrage
The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women convened on Monday to discuss the removal of journalist Despina Roussou from the show "Proino Dromologio" (Morning Routes) and the subsequent handling of the situation by RIK management. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ssm-chief-urges-banks-to-be-prudent-amidst-soaring-profits
The Chairman of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), Andrea Enria, has emphasized that the gains from high interest rates for banks will eventually come to an end....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oregon-s-magic-mushroom-trials-draw-thousands
Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on magic mushrooms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/apple-watch-s-double-tap-thumb-index-magic
Apple held its annual iPhone keynote event, Wonderlust, on Tuesday where it unveiled new products, features, and an unexpected surprise featuring Tim Cook and an Oscar-nominated actress....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-reveals-4-year-old-s-diagnosis
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Courtney bought a bounce house for her two young children. Soon after, her son, Alex, then 4, began experiencing pain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/will-justice-minister-and-chief-of-police-lose-jobs-over-viral-video
When the video of Nikos Christodoulides' meeting at the Presidential Palace went viral the day after Limassol riots, many people thought that the Minister of Justice and the Chief of police might lose their jobs soon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-awards-the-highly-anticipated-awards-ceremony-of-the-tech-sector
The winners of the first ceremony in 7 categories...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-unique-slice-of-france-in-china
In his posthumously published memoirs A Moveable Feast (1964), Ernest Hemingway famously wrote, "If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-uncovers-117-000-year-human-ancestor-bottleneck
A team of scientists from the United States, Italy, and China may have finally explained a large gap in the African and Eurasian fossil record....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-s-son-in-law-spotted-aboard-us-military-vessel
The son-in-law of the Turkish president and self-proclaimed entertainer, who comes from a family business but also made his own way, is a conservative supporter of Ottoman tradition and a pioneer.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stolen-luxury-watches-valued-over-$1-3-billion
Luxury watches valued at over $1.3 billion have been reported as stolen or lost, and their number is rising due to increased resale prices in the secondary market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-deceleration-amid-inflation-and-rising-rates
Cyprus' economy experienced a slowdown in the second quarter of 2023, prompting inquiries about the situation. According to the preliminary estimate provided by the Statistical Service, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cabinet-to-decide-on-flexible-working-in-cyprus-public-sector
The Council of Ministers is poised to make a decision regarding proposed flexible working arrangements in the public sector this August, according to Maria Kleanthous, First Officer and Head of the Human Resources Management and Labour Relations Section of the Department of Public Administration and Personnel. The move comes as part of the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, with a target completion date set for the close of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/futuristic-refueling-as-london-s-gas-free-shell-station-sets-a-new-standard
One London gas station has totally reimagined what a refueling area can look like....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tesla-model-x-resurrects-in-ukraine-after-totaling-in-the-u-s
A Tesla Model X totaled in the U.S. late last year suddenly came back online and started sending notifications to the phone of its former owner, CNBC Executive Editor Jay Yarow, months later....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/office-workers-catching-chatgpt-fever-as-usage-surges
According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, many American workers are adopting ChatGPT to assist with everyday tasks, even as tech giants like Microsoft and Google have restricted its use due to security concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/is-home-really-the-best-office
Working remotely has its advantages, but there's growing evidence to support what many managers have long suspected: Fully remote workers are less productive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electrifying-cyprus-only-2-5k-evs-drive-the-change
A total of 26,462 vehicles have been registered with the Department of Road Transport between January and July 2023, according to the most recent data released by the Department of Statistics. Out of the overall new registrations, 701 were electric vehicles, with 502 of them being private saloon cars....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/is-there-a-need-for-radical-changes-in-civil-protection
The catastrophic fire in Rhodes, a typical and unfortunate example of what is internationally referred to as a mega-fire - a fire that is extremely destructive to the local environment...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strongest-work-from-home-rights-for-australians
Before COVID-19 sent one-third of the global workforce home, the Melbourne property surveyor that employs drone operator Nicholas Coomber called its 180-strong staff into the office every day at 9 a.m. to hand out assignments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-trade-in-e-med-could-spark-net-zero-emissions-in-region
Recent research conducted by the Cyprus Institute (CyI) has highlighted the significant role electricity trade can play in achieving cost-optimal greenhouse gas emission abatement targets. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-the-way-in-eu-internet-accessibility
Recent statistics shared by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, highlight Cyprus as one of the countries with the lowest percentage of people unable to afford an internet connection in the EU....