https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-lawmakers-pass-proposals-to-address-migration-crisis
European Union lawmakers on Thursday approved a series of proposals aimed at ending the yearslong standoff over how best to manage migration, a conundrum that has provoked one of the bloc’s biggest political crises....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-turk-connect-over-tombstone-in-istanbul
Kerem Soyyilmaz knew very little about the 1923 population exchange between Greece and Turkey but felt such a strong urge to investigate after discovering in the summer of 2017 a marble slab with an inscription in Greek...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/passports-of-russian-officials-confiscated-to-prevent-overseas-escape
A Soviet-style practice is being resorted to by Russia's security services, confiscating the passports of senior officials and executives of state-owned companies to prevent travel abroad, as "paranoia about leaks and defections spreads in Vladimir Putin's regime," reports the Financial Times....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-in-focus-greece-cyprus-and-israel-hold-trilateral-meeting
Foreign Ministers of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos, Greece Nikos Dendias and Israel Eli Cohen, who met on Friday in Nicosia, pointed out the importance of the trilateral energy cooperation and its contribution to the stability in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-israel-thankful-for-mutual-support
The relations between Cyprus and Israel will flourish even more, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen who arrived Thursday on the island ahead of a tripartite meeting between Cyprus, Israel and Greece said, also noting that Cyprus is a safe place for Israelis...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-cracks-down-on-stadium-violence
Following the riots inside and outside the Eleftheria stadium, the government places the fight against violence in sports venues squarely on the shoulders of the police. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-protesters-slam-tatar-in-london
A group of Greek Cypriot protesters in the United Kingdom attempted to block on Wednesday the vehicle of Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, who traveled to London to speak at an event...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-snow-and-sleet-expected-in-the-mountains-as-temps-drop
Today, after the dissipation of low clouds and fog in the morning, mostly clear weather is expected, though locally, increasing clouds may occur. In the afternoon, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-report-on-cyprus-notes-rise-of-antisemitism
A US report on Cyprus highlights significant human rights issues including reports of abuse and harsh conditions in detention centers for asylum seekers...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-countdown-to-the-green-line-guards-has-begun
The swearing-in of the first 221 special constables who will be in charge of guarding the Green Line is a step forward in the implementation of plans to increase measures to stop illegal flows from the occupied part of Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/austrian-chancellor-calls-for-very-high-walls-at-eu-borders
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has demanded that the EU external border should be fenced by a high wall in an effort to curb illegal migration as more refugees are coming to Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mep-s-pass-bill-banning-home-sales-or-rentals-without-energy-upgrade
All properties available for sale or rent must incur compulsory energy upgrade costs, costing tens of thousands of euros, from 2030 onward, based on what is stated in the relevant European Union directive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-pushes-on-rebuilding-as-death-toll-nears-50-000
Turkey has stepped up plans to house victims of the devastating earthquake which struck its border region with Syria, the interior minister said, as the combined death toll in the two countries crept toward 50,000....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-do-norwegian-babies-nap-outside-in-freezing-temperatures
An Australian man living in Norway has clocked more than 14 million views on a clip that shows about a dozen babies sleeping outside in their strollers in freezing temperatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-presents-report-on-the-future-of-banking-in-cyprus
The report showcases the importance and contribution of Cypriot banks to the wider economy and society, and identifies current and upcoming challenges and opportunities...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-orders-arrests-over-collapsed-buildings-in-earthquake
Turkey vowed on Sunday to investigate thoroughly anyone suspected of responsibility for the collapse of buildings in the country's devastating earthquakes nearly one week ago and has already ordered the detention of 113 suspects...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/met-warns-of-extreme-low-temps-tonight-troodos-at-10-degrees
The Met Office issued an orange warning on Wednesday morning. The minimum temperature in the Troodos region is expected to be around -10 degrees Celsius, according to the statement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/every-election-related-detail-you-need-to-know-the-results-the-locations-and-the-polls
The presidential election countdown has begun, with only 48 hours until the first round of voting. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/half-a-billion-euro-investment-in-digital-transformation
Over the next five years, a little more than half a billion euros (€512 million) will be set aside for digital transformation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plays-leading-role-in-natural-disaster-research-in-the-south-med
Today, a strategic project of particular significance for Cyprus was officially launched at the CERIDES Centre of Excellence of the European University Cyprus in the presence of Environment Commissioner Clelia Vassiliou. ...
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/electric-charging-points-in-nicosia-unveiled-today
The promotion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure will create the green and sustainable cities and communities of tomorrow said the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Yiannis Karousos,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-s salt-lake-overflows-video
The weekend's extreme weather brought about numerous issues in a number of places. There were, however, some spectacular moments. The Larnaca Salt Lake's overflow is one of them....
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/cyprus-features-prominently-in-us-congress-turkey-report
The possible sale of F-16s to Turkey and tensions between Turkey and Cyprus and Greece are included in a US Congressional Research Service report on Turkey released on January 9, which outlines Biden administration support of the sale and opposition by 'some members of Congress'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/looking-ahead-to-2023-house-prices-in-cyprus
The end of 2021 saw Europe’s and Cyprus’ economies gradually recovering from the two-year rollercoaster ride of lockdowns, the stock market at record highs, and inflation increasing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-plan-to-bring-in-more-german-tourists
In a trip organized by the FTI Group and Meeting Point, German travel agents recently visited the island and discovered increased demand for Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/where-you-can-t-go-in-2023-and-why
Travelers from all over the world are expected to take their vengeance for two years in prison in 2023, as they can now take their dream vacation to any part of the world they want, with no restrictions....
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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/november-s-real-estate-performance
The year is almost over, and we now have a good idea of how the real estate market performed in 2022. As we all know, the difficulties were and continue to be numerous....