https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-nears-visa-free-us-travel-in-final-stages
sident of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said Wednesday that Cyprus is at the final stage regarding joining the Visa Waiver Program thus becoming eligible for visa-free entry into the USA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wife-sues-lawyer-lytras-over-alleged-violence
Authorities are seeking to arrest criminal lawyer Apostolos Lytras, 52, following a lawsuit filed by his wife, Sofia Polyzogopoulou, on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lifeguard-bans-blacks-from-occupied-area-s-beach
A controversy has ignited at Kymides Beach in the occupied areas, sparked by a lifeguard's discriminatory social media post outlining restrictive rules targeting specific nationalities and races....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/standard-poor-s-upgrades-bank-of-cyprus-rating
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has upgraded Bank of Cyprus’ long-term issuer rating to BB+, just one notch below investment-grade status, and assigned a positive outlook. This comes shortly after the upgrade of Cyprus’ long-term rating to BBB+, also with a positive outlook....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-minister-vafeades-calls-for-fair-climate-laws-in-shipping
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades spoke of the need to prevent the side effects of legislation to tackle climate change on the shipping sector and ports, during discussions in the Transport Council of the EU held on Tuesday in Luxembourg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-extends-electricity-subsidies-amid-high-temperatures
Cyprus will extend electricity subsidies until the end of October to help citizens cope with the high summer temperatures, President Nicos Christodoulides announced after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/65-migrants-drowned-11-rescued-in-italy-s-ionian-sea-disaster
The waters of the Ionian Sea seem tranquil enough in the middle of June, but they also form part of the most dangerous migration route in the world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-sell-1-billion-bond-after-improved-credit-ratings
The Republic of Cyprus is expediting its return to the financial markets, seeking to leverage recent credit rating upgrades by Fitch and Standard & Poor's......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chevron-frederick-university-offer-scholarships-for-female-engineers
Frederick University and Chevron are announcing three full scholarships for the academic year 2024-25 for new female students who will enrol in any of the undergraduate programs of study of Frederick University’s School of Engineering in the academic year 2024-25....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cuts-migrant-arrivals-by-50-earns-european-praise
Cyprus continues to grapple with a significant migration challenge, a situation that has evolved into a complex and multifaceted issue. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-warning-issued-for-extreme-temperatures
The meteorological department has issued a yellow warning for extreme maximum temperatures today. The warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-projects-3-gdp-growth-in-2024
The Central Bank of Cyprus has revised its 2024 forecast for GDP growth to 3%, from 2.8% that was expected last March, mainly due to the upward revision of domestic demand, while it maintained its forecast for growth in the years 2025 and 2026, at 3.1% and 3.2%, respectively....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archimandrite-nektarios-arrested-in-avvakoum-monastery-probe
Police arrested 37-year-old Archimandrite Nektarios on Tuesday in connection with a financial scandal at the Holy Monastery of Saint Avvakoum in Fterikoudi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stranded-abroad-here-s-what-airlines-must-provide
Flight cancellations and lengthy delays are the primary issues frustrating travelers, according to Trade and Industry Officer Anastasia Stylianides. Addressing these concerns, Stylianides also clarified the rights of passengers when their flights are canceled....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-hosts-comedy-summit-at-the-vatican
On Friday, Pope Francis welcomed more than 100 comedians to the Vatican, including stars like Jimmy Fallon and Chris Rock, for an event filled with laughter and fun. The gathering, which sparked both excitement and criticism, was a celebration of humor's ability to bring people together....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-cyprus-launch-strategic-dialogue-post-blinken-kombos-meeting
Cyprus and US confirmed Monday the strategic aspect of their relationship and set the timetable for the beginning of the Strategic Dialogue which is going to be starting in September....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/geroskipou-awakes-to-explosion-solar-heater-suspected
An early morning explosion on Tuesday startled residents in the quiet neighborhood of Geroskipou. The blast, originating from a home solar water heater, caused significant damage but resulted in no injuries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-labour-costs-increase-by-4-9
Cyprus has reported a 4.9% rise in hourly labour costs (total cost) during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to data released on Monday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-cypriot-woman-killed-in-troodos-road-accident
A tragic accident claimed the life of 47-year-old Maria Pasteurcamp, a Ukrainian national with Cypriot citizenship, on Monday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-investment-and-educational-opportunities-rise-in-cyprus
The recent meeting between Cypriot Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kompos and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has underscored the strong and growing ties between Cyprus and the United States......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-in-brussels-for-key-eu-summits
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides is in Brussels to attend the informal European Council and the European People's Party (EPP) informal summit. EU leaders will evaluate the results of the recent European elections and discuss the appointment of new top EU officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eyes-market-return-with-ten-year-bond
Cyprus is gearing up to re-enter the financial markets in the near future to capitalize on the recent positive momentum bolstering its economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/union-fears-lower-language-standards-risk-patient-health
The Union of Public Employees - PASYDY is worried about plans to make it easier for nurses and midwives to get licensed to work in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/countries-must-create-greenspaces-by-2050-according-to-new-eu-law
The European Union has approved a new law aimed at restoring nature across its member countries, according to a report by Kathimerini's Alexandra Voudouri. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-cyclist-s-death-in-nicosia
Authorities in Nicosia are investigating the tragic death of Sotiris Petridis, 43, who passed away yesterday afternoon after a bicycle accident....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-€3-1b-climate-investment-by-2030
Cyprus’ total investment on climate change in both EU and public funds as well as private investments are estimated to amount to €3.1 billion by 2030, the Finance Ministry has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmakas-wildfire-linked-to-eac-equipment-failure
A fire that ravaged 3.2 square kilometers in Farmakas was determined to have been sparked by a short circuit in an EAC transformer, according to statements from both the Fire Service and EAC officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-achieves-€600-million-fiscal-surplus-in-q1-2024
Cyprus generated a fiscal surplus close to €600 million in the first quarter of 2024, marking an increase of 58% year on year, driven by the rise in state revenue which exceeded the rise in spending....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-sunny-days-ahead
A gentle low-pressure system is bringing calm weather to Cyprus today. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-sees-surge-in-air-travel-as-summer-season-takes-off
Airplanes arriving in Cyprus were about 85% full in May, with numbers continuing to climb, according to Maria Kouroupi, Director of Aviation Development and Communication at Hermes Airports. ...
