https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/3-2kg-of-cannabis-seized-after-bus-collision
In a coordinated operation by the Drug Enforcement Unit, a quantity of approximately 3.2 kilograms of cannabis was located and seized yesterday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/online-support-surges-for-nubz-the-shoe-wearing-chicken
In the picturesque town of Escondido, California, a captivating saga unfolds as a disabled Malaysian Serama chicken named Nubz finds his place in the hearts of the online community, all thanks to the compassion of dog walker Meech Davignon....
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/business/packages-in-under-an-hour-delivered-by-drone-to-start-in-the-uk
Amazon will start delivering packages by drone in just under an hour around the UK next year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/almost-9kg-of-cannabis-uncovered-in-limassol
In a significant development in the battle against illicit narcotics, the YKAN (Limassol Branch) executed a meticulously planned operation yesterday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourists-spend-over-€1-5-billion-setting-new-high
The most recent data from the Statistical Service regarding tourism revenues are confirming expectations, as expressed by Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis in a recent interview with "K". It appears that this year could potentially set a new record for tourism revenues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deputy-minister-proposes-joint-tourist-packages-with-saudi-arabia
Cypriot Deputy Minister, Costas Koumis has proposed joint tourist packages between Saudi Arabia and Cyprus, focusing on the Saudi City of Neom which lies about two hours from Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-charms-of-a-forgotten-neighborhood
In Seat 7A, I don my mask and fasten my seatbelt, opening my book. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/135-debt-reduction-sparks-hope-for-economy
According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Cyprus, the private debt-to-GDP ratio has shown a significant decrease from its peak at the end of the first quarter in 2015 to the end of March 2023. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/90-winter-flight-schedule-boosts-tourism-hopes
Airlines based in Cyprus are planning to operate 90% of their flights during the upcoming winter season, as revealed by Maria Kouroupi, the Director of Communications and Marketing at Hermes Airports, in an interview with "K." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourism-sets-record-revenue-with-fewer-arrivals
The latest data on tourism revenues for the month of May has brought encouraging news for the tourism sector, signaling positive effects on the Cypriot economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/motorcycle-chase-ends-in-drug-arrest
On Monday afternoon, the Paphos Police arrested a 29-year-old man for illegal drug possession and various traffic violations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-s-solar-power-initiative-for-vulnerable-homes
The government is currently working on the installation of free solar power systems for vulnerable individuals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-seize-16-kilos-of-cannabis-in-paphos
The Police, in collaboration with the Customs Department, carried out a new seizure of a large quantity of cannabis yesterday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-made-in-major-weapons-and-drugs-seizure
More than 340 firearm cartridges, a large sum of money, and a quantity of cocaine were found in the residence of a 49-year-old, who was arrested and placed under custody for police investigations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-holiday-scam-protecting-yourself-when-booking-online
An increasing number of individuals are opting to plan their vacations online, a trend that, as observed in previous years, carries potential risks and pitfalls. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jurisdiction-war-persists-in-fake-cocaine-case
Cyprus Police have issued arrest warrants for two drug trafficking suspects after they failed to appear in court, but things are far from clear as SBA authorities on the island claim jurisdiction over the case in what has become an unprecedented legal clash...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-sanctions-list-expected-by-the-end-of-may
The episode with the sanctions imposed by the United States and Britain on natural and legal persons that include Cypriot names is expected to continue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-announces-receipt-of-first-us-sanctions-list
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-aren-t-shying-away-from-trendy-easter-getaways
Cypriots seem to have resumed their travels vigorously, with many of our fellow citizens opting for long getaways for the Easter holidays. Speaking to K, Acta's spokesman, Harris Papacharalambous, said that demand is at pre-coronavirus levels for both inbound and outbound travel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/easter-holiday-boosts-air-travel-in-cyprus-by-26
April will kick off the summer tourist season with satisfactory arrivals and hotel occupancies for the Easter period. Since last week, demand for travel has started to rise from foreign tourists, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-lays-off-another-10-000-workers
Meta, the parent company of social media giant Facebook, has announced it will cut another 10,000 jobs as part of a company-wide restructuring effort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coked-up-football-fan-critical-after-fall-from-moving-vehicle
A man has been hospitalized in critical condition after falling from a vehicle barreling down the Paphos-Limassol highway, with police arresting the driver who tested positive for cocaine...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-case-in-cyprus-raises-legal-eyebrows-again
The Supreme Court in the Republic of Cyprus has picked up the pieces following a decision by the attorney general last year to commute a reduced and later suspended sentence in a highly publicized Cypriot-Australian drug case marred by legal oddities...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-is-in-the-midst of-the-new-narcos
Since December 20, cannabis has been washing up on the shores of free and occupied Famagusta, specifically over 100 kilos of packaged Indian hemp were collected by police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-landscape-of-bank-equity-is-changing-in-cyprus
A day before 2022 came to an end, Eurobank made the announcement that it had added 3.2% more shares of Hellenic Bank, bringing its total to 29.2% (pending regulatory approval), and altering the bank's balance "for good"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-most-likely-scenario for-the-drugs-found-in-protaras
Stelios Sergides, deputy commander of the YKAN, told CNA that 340 kilos of cannabis, 38 kilos of cocaine, 3.5 kilos of ecstasy pills, and 4.5 kilos of methamphetamine were seized in Cyprus in 2022, with the number of drugs increasing over the previous five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-20-kg-of-drugs-have-washed-up-on-the-beaches-in-the-famagusta-district
On Sunday, police discovered two packages containing drugs on a beach in the government-controlled areas of the Famagusta district. Over 20 kg of cannabis has washed up in the area in the last ten days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/what-did-cypriot-consumers-purchase-in-2022
Cashless transactions have significantly increased since businesses are now required to accept credit or debit cards. Card payments now account for approximately 72% of all commercial transactions, rather than cash. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/grant-johnson-city-of-dreams-mediterranean-will-be-the-game-changer-for-cyprus-hospitality-industry
The multi-themed City of Dreams Mediterranean resort in Limassol, which will include a luxury hotel, casino, entertainment and sports facilities, adventure park, shops and restaurants, among others, will begin operations in the second quarter of 2023. Grant Johnson, the General Manager of COD analyzes what exactly the City of Dreams Mediterranean will be, what it will offer to the tourism product of Cyprus, how it will strengthen the country's economy and its position as a popular tourist destination and at the same time he analyzes how this project will have significant benefits for the local community and its people. ...
