https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wants-to-rein-in-‘passport-selling-agencies
The Cyprus government has issued strict guidelines aimed at curbing the overt promotion of passports, censuring agencies that explicitly try to lure rich foreign nationals for enrollment in the citizenship-by-investment programme...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bodyguards-deported-on-public-safety-grounds
Cyprus Immigration deported four security guards following an executive decision by Police Chief Zacharias Chrysostomou, while the usual suspects are facing repeated searches and charges ranging from illegal possession to unlawful security cameras...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-students-in-the-north-arrested-for-not-standing-during-anthem
Two female students at the Eastern Mediterranean University were detained by Turkish Cypriot police at their graduation ceremony, following the girls’ refusal to stand during the national anthem...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspects-remain-in-custody-in-drug-overdose-death
The Limassol District Court renewed the remand of three suspects in connection with the death of 18-year-old Ioannis Asikkis, who died from a drug overdose last week...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-sentenced-in-child-internet-porn-case
A 28-year-old man got up to three years suspended sentence after he was found guilty on child porn charges, with the court saying the content in his possession was ‘disgusting’...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-votes-in-once-in-a-generation-abortion-referendum
Ireland began voting on Friday in an abortion referendum that could be a milestone on a path of change in a country that, only two decades ago, was one of Europe’s most socially conservative...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-soldiers-‘horrifically-tortured-children-during-eoka-struggle
British soldiers allegedly tortured Greek Cypriots by stubbing cigarettes out on their rectums, simulating executions and using a metal contraption that caused eyes to bleed, High Court papers have revealed...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/child-sex-abuse-complaints-get-buried-in-school
Disy MP Efthymios Diplaros is defending comments he made publicly about teachers involved in sexual abuse cases who face no consequences, dismissing criticism that he was acting irresponsibly with his remarks...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-medics-stand-by-their-treatment-of-boy-s-leg-injuries
State doctors disagree with a private orthopedic over a boy’s treatment, following his injuries on his feet at a Nicosia school that reignited a debate over public hospital treatment...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/m-s-to-close-100-uk-stores-in-four-years
British retailer Marks & Spencer plans to close more than 100 stores in its home market by 2022, accelerating a drive to re-shape its business as it strives to make at least a third of sales online...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/environmental-study-holding-up-casino-resort
A potentially huge glitch has appeared just days ahead of the scheduled stone laying ceremony for the Cypriot casino resort, with an environmental impact assessment not yet in the clear and the company blaming the delay on British military interests...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-move-forward-in-building-athens-first-mosque
Another step has been taken toward the opening of Athens’ first mosque after the Education Ministry launched an online public debate on the rules governing its operation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/britain-slashes-top-stake-on-gambling-machines-to-£2
Britain will cut the maximum stake on fixed odds betting terminals to just two pounds after the government rejected claims that it would damage the industry in favour of efforts to tackle problem gambling...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/the-guards-are-waiting
Today, Greece is being run by a combination of “pink guards” officials of the old PASOK, friends and relatives...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bbc-s-wrong-translation-of-‘fuego-highlights-eurovision-reality
An error on BBC that got the translation mixed up in Cyprus’ Eurovision song title “Fuego” shows it can be a daunting experience for the media trying to keep up with different languages and cultures all at once...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/radisson-hotels-take-over-larnaca
The well known Radisson hotel chain will soon be welcoming guests in Larnaca, with Radisson Blu coming in July and two more in the works
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-egypt-gas-pipeline-could-cost-$1-billion
A pipeline connecting Cyprus’ Aphrodite gas field to Egypt’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities will cost between $800 million and $1 billion, Egyptian petroleum minister Tarek El Molla said on Monday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-s-new-startup-culture-technology-and-seagrass-sunglasses
Greek student Stavros Tsompanidis was walking on a beach when he saw a business idea in the piles of dried-up seagrass...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-leaders-test-each-other-s-readiness-for-talks
The two Cypriots leaders are opening their cards this week in a very public way, with one calling on the other to demonstrate readiness to restart peace talks in what some describe as a politically difficult period...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/facebook-to-play-cupid-in-online-dating-debut
Facebook is entering the dating game to matchmake millions of people on the world’s largest online social network and nudge them into spending more time there...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-famous-cyprus-beach-to-get-its-sand-back
A sand nourishment project will take place right on the beach at the world-famous Fig Tree bay, but this year local authorities are trying to minimise controversy by obtaining permits and using science to combat erosion...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/unique-conference-on-technology-set-for-june-in-nicosia
Technology is more crucial than ever in a world of Fake News, and Cyprus is meeting the challenge head on with a unique conference on June 21 in Nicosia. Guest speakers include Margaritis Schinas and Alexis Papachelas...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-bank-in-a-time-crunch-to-bid-on-ccb
The deadline in the privatisation process for the Cyprus Cooperative Bank (CCB) has been postponed until mid-May, setting in motion the executive board at the Hellenic Bank to intensify discussions on making a bid. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/motive-behind-waffle-house-shooting-eludes-nashville-police
The gunman, who began shooting outside the restaurant and then moved inside, aborted his attack and fled when a customer wrestled the rifle from him...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/over-40-000-volunteers-will-clean-up-cyprus
It is the largest voluntary action that takes place in Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-keep-a-tight-lip-in-strovolos-double-murder
Police are keeping a tight lip in the Strovolos double murder case, saying the investigation is going forward despite public and media criticism pointing to a series of errors.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/legislation-in-the-works-to-tax-airbnb-rentals-in-cyprus
Home owners who rent out their properties through Airbnb will have to pay taxes if a new law is passed in the Republic of Cyprus, but this may not be enough for tourism stakeholders who have been calling for more restrictions on the online service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/buying-greek-property-makes-sense
Investor confidence in the real estate market’s prospects and the notion that prices have completed their downward cycle has prompted more property acquisitions...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-searching-for-clues-in-brutal-double-murder-case
Crime investigators in Nicosia believe they are getting closer to cracking the Strovolos double murder case wide open, despite coming away empty handed during a search in the perimeter of the home and sharing little information with the media. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-couple-murdered-in-front-of-their-son
The autopsy of the Strovolos couple in Nicosia who were murdered in their own home Thursday has revealed the 60-year-old man and his 59-year-old wife were savagely stabbed multiple times and went into hemorrhagic shock....
