https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/undocumented-workers-discovered-at-paphos-construction-site
Five individuals and their employer are facing charges for illegal employment in Paphos, according to Michael Nicolaou, Assistant Police Director of Operations in Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dubai-airport-grapples-with-storm-chaos
A significant disruption unfolded in Dubai this afternoon as planes navigated through waterlogged runways and the airport found itself submerged....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-us-sanctions-cyprus-based-entities-linked-to-arms-network
On Monday, the United States announced sanctions against ten individuals and twelve entities, with two of them operating within a global arms network and registered in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/astrobank-s-record-breaking-year-€30-4m-in-profits-for-2023
AstroBank reported Profit After Tax of €30.4 million for 2023, representing a return on equity (RoE) of 13.9%, compared with €12.2 million and RoE of 6.2% for 2022, achieving an increase on profit of 150%, mainly due to increased interest income....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-rising-israel-iran-tensions
When Saddam Hussein attacked the center of Tel Aviv with scud missiles in January 1991, Israeli citizens wore gas masks due to the risk of chemical attacks. It took 33 years for Israel to face another missile attack from a sovereign state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surge-in-irregular-migrant-returns-from-cyprus-in-2024
Cyprus has seen a significant rise in the number of returns of irregular migrants in 2024 compared to the previous year, attributed to government measures aimed at strengthening the returns sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-airlines-push-biden-to-halt-china-routes
Large U.S. airlines and some of their unions are asking the Biden administration to stop approving any more flights between the United States and China because of what they call ''anti-competitive'' policies that China imposes on U.S. carriers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-defense-on-high-alert-amid-iran-s-48-hour-warning
A US official is quoted as saying that Israel is preparing for a direct attack from Iran — “possibly on Israeli soil” — in the next 24 to 48 hours, citing American intelligence reports.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multinational-cooperation-shines-in-cyprus-argonaut-2024-exercise
In a significant milestone today, the ''Argonaut 2024'' exercise concluded successfully, meeting the objectives outlined by the Minister of Defense. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assistant-secretary-rena-bitter-to-visit-nicosia
Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel April 11-19 to Nicosia, Frankfurt, Bucharest, and Sofia, the US State Department said on Thursday in a media note....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/will-fredriksen-group-set-sail-for-cyprus
The Fredriksen Group, led by prominent shipping magnate John Fredriksen, is contemplating relocating a significant portion, if not all, of its shipping operations from Norway to Cyprus, citing dissatisfaction with Norway's framework conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/immigrant-takes-fatal-plunge-during-immigration-raid
In a tragic turn of events, an immigration raid conducted by the Aliens and Immigration Service in Limassol ended in disaster when a suspect, in a bid to evade authorities, plunged to his death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-blocks-exports-to-israel-amid-gaza-conflict
Turkey announced it's blocking exports of 54 different product categories to Israel until a ceasefire is declared in Gaza. This move comes as a response to Israel's military operations in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hellenic-bank-s-pursuit-of-cnp-cyprus-uncovers-uncertainties
The exclusive negotiations between Hellenic Bank and CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings, a subsidiary of the French insurance powerhouse CNP Assurances, have captured attention for their high stakes and strategic importance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-governor-faces-toughest-banking-challenges-yet
A new dawn breaks with the appointment of Mr. Christodoulos Patsalides as the Central Bank of Cyprus's new governor, heralding both promise and challenge....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-commissioner-approves-school-cctv-for-safety
The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Irini Nikolaidou Loizidou, has given the green light for the operation of Closed Circuit Video Surveillance (CCTV) in schools, aiming to prevent and tackle violence and delinquency. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/austrian-spy-allegedly-passed-data-to-russian-operatives
Austria is reeling from what authorities are calling its most significant espionage scandal in decades. At the center of the storm is the arrest of Egisto Ott, a former intelligence officer whose alleged actions have unveiled a web of Russian infiltration and manipulation within the country.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thanos-hotels-bold-move-into-greek-hospitality
With over 50 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a track record of highly successful operations in three ultra-luxurious hotels in Cyprus......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/israel-s-dual-strikes-incite-global-concern
The recent Israeli strikes on a humanitarian organization in Gaza and the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1st are sending shockwaves through the already volatile region.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-israel-s-ai-system-identified-37-000-hamas-targets-in-gaza
During the recent conflict in Gaza, the Israeli military utilized an undisclosed AI-powered database, known as Lavender, to identify potential targets linked to Hamas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lebanon-to-cyprus-$3000-per-person-for-the-deadly-journey
The security authorities of the Republic were not oblivious to the presence of networks smuggling illegal immigrants westwards through Cyprus, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storm-causes-damage-to-health-ministry-s-drug-warehouses-in-nicosia
Severe weather on Clean Monday wreaked havoc on pharmaceutical warehouses belonging to the Ministry of Health in Nicosia, Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/countdown-begins-for-next-cyprus-central-bank-governor
As the clock ticks towards the end of Mr. Konstantinos Herodotou's tenure on April 11, all eyes are on the impending announcement of his successor by President Nikos Christodoulides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mafia-state-author-stands-firm-i-can-back-up-every-word-with-evidence
Makarios Drousiotis, author of the book ''Mafia State,'' testified before the Anti-Corruption Authority under Gabrielle Louise McIntyre, with his session lasting a full four hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/humanitarian-ship-jennifer-returns-to-cyprus-after-gaza-mission
The ship ''Jennifer,'' which departed from Larnaca bound for Gaza with humanitarian aid, is set to return to Cyprus within the next two days, according to CNA sources. Accompanied by two support vessels, the exact cargo volume onboard remains unconfirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-central-kitchen-halts-gaza-operations-after-volunteers-killed
At least 7 volunteers from the non-governmental organization ''World Central Kitchen'' (WCK) lost their lives in a devastating incident in Gaza's Deir al-Balah area. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-ngo-workers-killed-in-gaza-during-israeli-attack
World Central Kitchen (WCK), a renowned food charity founded by Chef José Andrés, reported that seven of its workers were killed during an Israeli attack in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netherlands-makes-history-as-the-first-country-to-wipe-out-stray-dogs
In a landmark achievement, the Netherlands has become the world's first country to eradicate the issue of stray dogs, setting a global benchmark in animal welfare practices. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-russia-defies-sanctions-with-its-secret-gas-fleet
Moscow's response to Western sanctions on the Russian gas industry has revealed a strategic shift in its approach, with the creation of a 'shadow fleet' of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seal-of-approval-limassol-s-adorable-mascot-captivates-hearts
The story of Mr. Poseidon, as the seal is affectionately known, highlights a crucial aspect: the intricate relationship between the coastal economy and the marine ecosystem....
