https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mega-investments-and-unanswered-questions
In the realm of business expansions and openings, an intriguing anomaly surfaces—the apparent lack of foresight. Take, for instance, multi-million investments requiring a substantial workforce. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/official-launch-of-women-in-tech®-cyprus-powered-by-techisland-and-adsterra
TechIsland and its member Adsterra proudly announced the official launch of the Women in Tech® Cyprus Chapter. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nigerian-gang-exploits-facebook-connections-in-elaborate-scam
Greek authorities have dismantled a criminal organization consisting of Nigerian and Sierra Leonean nationals accused of duping women out of substantial sums of money through an elaborate online scam....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-s-robust-€65-2m-budget-signals-ambitious-2024-plans
At 65.2 million euros, the proposed budget of the Ministry of Tourism for 2024 surpasses previous years, accounting for initial budgets and excluding additional expenditures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-remains-found-in-akamas-identified-as-missing-british-resident
The bones discovered on November 15 in Akamas have been positively identified as belonging to John Hugo, a 69-year-old British man and a permanent resident of Cyprus, according to statements from Assistant Police Operations Director Michael Nicolaou to CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-minister-pushing-for-all-day-schools
The Ministry of Education in Cyprus, led by Minister Athena Michaelidou, is on a mission to supercharge the all-day school scene. The goal? Give kids more time to learn and develop skills in a school setting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/city-of-dreams-mediterranean-faces-bumpy-start-with-181-job-losses
In a stark indicator of the challenges facing the Limassol casino-resort, the recent dismissal of 181 employees reveals significant issues four months after its grand opening. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dac6-revisited-through-the-prism-of-dac8
The Directive on Administration Cooperation (''DAC'') has been amended multiple times since 2011 to allow for the automatic exchange of information across multiple fields of taxation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-as-233-illegal-residents-repatriated-last-saturday
A total of 233 persons who resided illegally in Cyprus, departed the country within a week (18-25/11/2023), as part of Police efforts for the return of third-country nationals to their countries of origin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/portugal-breaks-records-with-149-hours-of-uninterrupted-renewable-energy
In a remarkable feat, Portugal achieved a new milestone by generating more renewable energy than its electricity demands for an unprecedented 149 consecutive hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/investors-pull-$956m-from-binance-after-ceo-resigns-amid-legal-woes
In the aftermath of Binance CEO Changping Zhao's resignation and guilty plea, investors withdrew approximately $956 million from the cryptocurrency exchange within the last 24 hours. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-splurges-€1-47m-on-electric-cars-amid-rising-living-costs
In a significant move towards sustainable practices, Mr. Alexis Vafeadis, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, recently accepted a fleet of electric vehicles from Michaels Automotive Ltd....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/major-players-unveil-ambitious-plans-for-shopping-malls-in-limassol
After Nicosia, the competition among shopping centers is shifting to the market in Limassol. The focus of the two strong players in the capital, Nicosia Mall (owned by Zorpa Group, PHC Group, Athienitis Group, and VLM Group) and Atterbury Europe (Mall of Cyprus), is set on their next investments in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-intel-goes-solo-against-organized-crime
In a significant move, the Police Intelligence Service in Cyprus gains independence, breaking ties with the YKAN to focus on a broader spectrum of organized crime, including hooligans.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-aphrodite-field-consortium-seal-the-deal
In a recent update on the Aphrodite field development, the Ministry of Energy has granted a seven-day extension until November 27 for the consortium to finalize an agreement with the government on the field's development plan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tunnels-under-al-shifa-hospital-built-by-israel-says-former-pm
In a recent CNN interview, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak made a startling revelation, acknowledging that Israel had played a role in constructing bunkers beneath Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital several decades ago. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayors-take-on-eco-warriors-in-akamas-showdown
In a heated dispute, the municipalities of Polis Chrysochous and Pegeia are vehemently protesting against the interference of various environmental organizations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hellenic-bank-rakes-in-€240-7m-in-2023-s-first-9-months
Hellenic Bank announced on Tuesday a profit of €240.7 million for the first 9 months of 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-200-ndrangheta-s-members-sentenced-to-2-200-years
In a historic ruling following one of Italy's largest mafia trials, more than 200 'Ndrangheta gang members received sentences totaling over 2,200 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-anticipates-release-of-hostages-by-hamas
In a promising development, Israel's ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog, revealed that Hamas might release a substantial number of Israeli hostages ''in coming days.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/22-arrested-in-coordinated-immigration-crackdown
In a coordinated operation on Sunday morning, the Civil Registry and Migration Department descended on Paphos, leading to the arrest of 22 individuals hailing from various corners of the globe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-200-illegal-migrants-exit-cyprus-in-forced-repatriation-drive
In the past week (11-17/11/2023), a total of 202 individuals, residing illegally in Cyprus, voluntarily left the country as part of the ongoing efforts by the Police to facilitate the return of third-country nationals to their countries of origin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/intense-policing-targets-truck-and-bus-compliance
In a dedicated effort to enhance road safety, the police conducted a comprehensive education and enforcement campaign from Monday, November 6, to Sunday, November 12....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-detained-in-larnaca-for-child-exploitation-material
In a recent operation, Larnaca police apprehended a 36-year-old man under suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material. The arrest followed a tip received by the Cybercrime Sub-Division, alerting them to the online activities of a user in Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/create-a-superministry-to-reduce-bureaucracy
In Cyprus, the proliferation of committees, excessive bureaucracy, and overlapping responsibilities of high-ranking officials have reached unprecedented levels, especially when problems are on the rise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seizes-5-000-illegal-meds-in-pangea-operation
The fear of social stigmatization among our fellow citizens regarding diseases such as mental illness, HIV/AIDS, and erectile dysfunction is being intentionally exploited....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-corruption-authority-probes-allegations-against-former-president
The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority has initiated an investigation based on the claims made in the book ''Mafia State'' by journalist Makarios Droussiotis, which exposes allegations of corruption against former President Nicos Anastasiades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-ministry-s-one-stop-shop-for-shipping-sets-sail-monday
The one-stop-shop shipping centre at the Deputy Ministry of Shipping will be operating as of next Monday, starting with the services of the Department of Population Records and Immigration, announced the competent Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-tech-giants-clash-with-eu-over-internet-control
A Financial Times article has reported that major players like TikTok and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, are pushing back against the European Union's (EU) recent internet regulations aimed at fostering greater openness and competition in online markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/gulf-air-soars-to-new-heights-with-additional-flights
In a strategic move to bolster its European operations, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced an increase in the number of flights to Larnaca and Athens....
