https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-declares-being-gay-a-sin-but-not-a-crime
Pope Francis has declared homosexuality a 'sin' but not a 'crime' as he branded laws that criminalize gay people 'unjust'....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/banks-are-revising-lending-rates
Cypriot banks are preparing new loan rates in an effort to redesign the pricing of loans. In the first half of 2023, Cypriot banks will see significant changes in the pricing of new loans, accompanied by increases in interest rates, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lavrov-plays-passive-aggressive-towards-cyprus
"Greece and Cyprus have been among the most welcoming countries to us in recent years. There have been numerous joint cultural and educational events....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/airlines-to-oppose-france-s-ban-on-short-haul-flights
French and European airlines plan to invoke their rights to freedom of movement in protest to the environmental restrictions on short-haul flights, which France has partially banned and Brussels has approved in December....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pega-s-amendment-games
The debate on Cyprus will turn into a game of balances and... amendments in relation to the draft report of the European Parliament's Committee of Inquiry into Surveillance Software (PEGA), ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fake-news-vs-reliable-content
The media's fragmentation of journalism and deconstruction of information is nothing new....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-red-warning-from-the-beaches-of-protaras
First and foremost, let me state that I am not an environmental expert. As an active citizen, I am recording my concerns about the changes brought about by climate change...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-upcoming-presidential-elections-and-the-tragedy-of-cyprus
Any serious student of Cypriot history would have to admit that we have missed a number of opportunities for a viable solution to our problem over the decades, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-base-at-lefkoniko-and-the-f-16-scenario
The occupation authorities confirmed the analysis of "K" via OSINT about upgrading works in terms of the expansion of the base in Lefkoniko,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-halepianes-tseri-exit-opens-tomorrow-at-3pm
In the upcoming months, improvements and relief from the annoyance faced by hundreds of drivers every day are anticipated. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/herodotou-calls-for-increased-vigilance-to-avert-private-debt-defaults
Constantinos Herodotou, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) called for the preservation of fiscal space, as the economic prospects are deteriorating due to Russia’s war in Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/averof-neofytou-only-those-who-agree-with-my-positions-can-serve-in-my-government
In an interview with K, DISY presidential candidate and president of DISY Averof Neofytou reiterated his position that if he loses the elections, resulting in a victory for Nikos Christodoulides,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tech-companies-calling-for-employee-naturalizations-after-5-years
Following the 2023 Presidential Elections and the resumption of the meetings of the House of Representatives, ICT companies will begin "pushing" for the right to apply for naturalization after 5 years of residence and work in the Republic of Cyprus,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/debate-the-disagreements-the-tensions-and-what-united-the-candidates
The RIK debate on Thursday night (19/01) ended with disagreements, tensions, and characterization among the participants, who included Averof Neophytou, Nikos Christodoulides, Andreas Mavroyiannis, and Christos Christou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wargaming-intends-to-hold-on-to-hellenic
Wargaming Group, a Cypriot technology company, intends to remain a shareholder in Hellenic Bank. Despite selling a 13.41% stake to Eurobank in early December, Wargaming says its goal now is to focus on what it says it "does best," which is creating good games....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/judge-hears-new-evidence-in-mercy-killing-case
A harrowing video recorded in Britain was played this week before a Cypriot judge, who is presiding over the criminal trial of a British pensioner who is facing murder charges after ending the life of his cancer-stricken wife...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-aims-for-higher-targets-in-green-energy
In 2022, renewable energy sources now make up a larger percentage of total energy consumption. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kadis-akamas-local-plan-to-be-implemented-before-the-elections
Today's Council of Ministers meeting will address the local plan for Akamas. An issue that remains a source of contention between the Ministries of Interior and Agriculture,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-vulnerabilities-remain-despite-progress-says-ssm
Cypriot banks have made progress, according to a report by the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), but there are still many issues. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-s-population-shrinks-for-first-time-in-60-years
China's population fell last year for the first time in six decades, a historic turn that is expected to mark the start of a long period of decline in its citizen numbers with profound implications for its economy and the world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pwc-survey-seven-out-of-ten-ceos-are-pessimistic-about-2023
According to the 26th Annual Global CEO Survey conducted by PwC between October and November 2022, nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents expect global economic growth to slow over the next 12 months....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-country-s-digitization-and-other-stories
We heard a lot and very little during this election. Lots of one-liners, 'cockfighting', insults, and histrionics. Nothing was said regarding the substance. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exam-paper-leak-rocks-school-reform-in-cyprus
There was uproar in the Greek Cypriot education system on Monday after an exam paper leak was made public, with authorities unsure whether to call police and teachers calling on the government to rethink a controversial semester reform...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pyrgos-dig-reveals-industrial-plant-dating-back-to-2350-bc
From 2350 BC to 1850 BC, the Greek population of Pyrgos in Cyprus had a very important industrial building of about 4000 m2, where not only copper but also olive oil, perfume, medicines, textiles, paints, and wine were processed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reminiscent-of-venice-over-the-weekend-video
The weekend scene in various parts of Cyprus, particularly in the provinces of Larnaca and Famagusta, was reminiscent of Venice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-do-we-assimilate-immigrant-children-into-our-educational-system
As our great George Seferis would say, let's speak plainly. Today, in practice, how do we welcome a child who, for a variety of reasons, finds himself in a classroom where no one, or almost no one, speaks the same language as him, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-media-campaigning-is-dominating-this-year-s-electoral-race
If this election differs from previous ones in any way, it is because the lion's share of the advertising pie has shifted to digital media, particularly social media, with Facebook and Instagram dominating in terms of the amount of advertising content given to them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tesla-drastically-lowers-ev-pricing-in-the-us-and-europe
After steadily increasing prices over the past couple of years, Tesla has cut them drastically across its lineup in the US and Europe, in an apparent bid to boost sales. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/eight-brand-spanking-new-restaurants-in-town
The city's culinary landscape has recently been enhanced by the addition of several new restaurants and dining establishments, all of which are listed below....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israelis-applying-for-french-citizenship-skyrocketed-after-november-elections
Following the November elections, which saw the installation of the country's most right-wing and religious government to date, the French embassy in Israel saw a 13 percent increase in applications for citizenship....