https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-opens-sea-corridor-to-gaza-with-eu-and-us-support
Nicosia's initiative, since the beginning of the war in neighboring Israel, appears to be taking shape as Cyprus emerges as a humanitarian bridge for the suffering Palestinian people. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-shadows-of-conflict-cyprus-extends-hand-to-gaza
Humanitarian aid destined for Gaza is anticipated to depart from Cyprus in the coming days, according to a source familiar with the situation on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-missiles-target-zelenskiy-and-greek-pm-in-odesa
A deadly missile strike rocked the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, causing intense moments as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis were in the vicinity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/measles-resurgence-sparks-concern-as-two-unvaccinated-cases-emerge
In a concerning development, two cases of measles have been reported in Cyprus, raising alarms among health authorities. The Director of the Pediatric Department at Makarios Hospital,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inflation-and-new-markets-propel-spending-close-to-€3-billion-in-2023
Just before the end of last summer, economic analysts' projections for 2023 tourism revenue were nearing a record close to €3 billion. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/albania-reopens-soviet-era-air-base-amid-russian-threat
NATO member Albania, which has no fighter jets of its own, opened a rebuilt Soviet-era air base to serve NATO aircraft on Monday amid an increased threat from Russia, Prime Minister Edi Rama said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/family-throws-6-year-old-overboard-on-journey-to-cyprus
In a heart-wrenching incident, a 6-year-old child lost his life during a treacherous voyage to Cyprus, prompting an investigation by the authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/haiti-declares-state-of-emergency-amid-violence-and-prison-breaks
Haiti has plunged into a state of emergency as the capital city witnessed intense violence, prompting the government to take drastic measures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-marriage-shouldn-t-be-the-answer-to-€2b-loans
In 2023, Cyprus secured a substantial loan totaling €2.02 billion from the Bank of Cyprus, earmarking €510 million specifically for housing initiatives. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/larnaca-s-renaissance-as-the-island-s-boutique-oasis
In a recent article by Kathimerini journalist Maria Eracleous, the spotlight is on Larnaca's burgeoning tourism sector, with a particular focus on the Accor Group's inaugural venture in the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olive-oil-prices-spike-49-in-cyprus
In January 2024, the price of olive oil experienced a significant surge, with Cyprus leading the pack with a remarkable 49% increase, according to data released by Eurostat, the EU's statistical office. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-trademarks-empower-businesses-in-the-digital-era
In the digital era, registering trademarks is of paramount importance, especially for small businesses and new entrepreneurs, as they play a crucial role in protecting a company’s brand and intellectual property....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prominent-financier-lord-jacob-rothschild-dead-at-87
Financier and member of the Rothschild banking family, Lord Jacob Rothschild, has died at the age of 87, his family has announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ceos-globally-forecast-increase-in-revenues-profits-and-deal-making-in-2024-as-business-transformation-moves-up-the-agenda
CEOs are optimistic about their ability to drive revenue growth and profitability in 2024 despite global economic headwinds, according to the latest EY CEO Outlook Pulse survey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-bank-posts-impressive-2023-profit-of-€365-4-million
Hellenic Bank reported a substantial profit of €365.4 million for the year 2023, marking a significant upswing from €21.8 million in 2022. The Return on Tangible Equity (ROTE) for 2023 soared to 28.7%, a stark contrast to the 2.0% recorded in 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-embassy-nicosia-hosts-exhibit-of-ukrainian-women-amid-russian-aggression
On the somber occasion of the second anniversary of Russia’s brutal re-invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Embassy Nicosia, in collaboration with Sunseed Art and Resilient Ukraine, is the proud sponsor of an art exhibit that depicts the faces, roles, stories, and remarkable resilience of Ukrainian women....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phone-ringing-debt-ignored-cyprus-faces-loan-repayment-hurdles
Despite efforts to reduce Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) in Cyprus, the lingering burden continues to weigh heavily on the country's economy and society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netherlands-tops-global-pension-charts
A recent analysis by the Mercer CFA Institute has identified European nations as leaders in global pension systems. The Netherlands secures the top spot in the rankings, with Iceland and Denmark following closely behind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/porsche-s-new-panamera-e-hybrids-faster-greener-better
Porsche presents two new e-hybrid variants of the Panamera...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-erupt-worldwide-over-navalny-s-death
Hundreds of demonstrators, many Russian expatriates, took to the streets in various cities globally on Friday to denounce the demise of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-target-unpaid-traffic-tickets-with-photo-radar
Ahead of the summer season, law enforcement plans to roll out a photo radar system targeting unclaimed traffic offences, where offenders or vehicle owners evade detection or refuse to collect notifications from post offices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-urged-to-accelerate-loan-restructurings
The governor of the Central Bank has shed light on the strategy for restructuring Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) and navigating credit risk management....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/safebulkers-inc-boosts-cypriot-fleet-with-modern-ships
In a strategic move to fortify the Cypriot flag, Safebulkers Inc., a prominent shipping company, has added two state-of-the-art vessels to its fleet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-joins-28-nations-in-recognizing-same-sex-families
In a groundbreaking move, Greece has joined over 37 nations in granting recognition and equal rights to families with same-sex parents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-3-7-greenhouse-gas-increase-stands-out-in-eu
In the third quarter of 2023, greenhouse gas emissions through economic activity had increased by 3.7% in Cyprus and decreased by 7.1%......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-tourists-warned-against-turkish-occupied-cyprus-trips
Vice-President of the Alliance of Tourist Agents of Russia, Aleksan Mkrtchyan, has warned Russian tourists to avoid trips to Turkish occupied Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-berengaria-comes-the-development-of-the-highlands
In recent months, work on the historic Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, a €35 million project, has come to a standstill. But this is only temporary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-radio-stats-30-000-jobs-€4b-revenue
About 30,000 persons were employed by radio broadcasting enterprises across the European Union in 2022, with these enterprises recording a net turnover......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/become-an-ambassador-for-a-day
In its third consecutive year, EU female-led foreign missions in Cyprus present a distinctive opportunity for women to work alongside a female diplomat for a day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-the-helm-in-pioneering-anchored-ship-electricity-revolution
In a pioneering initiative set to transform offshore electricity for anchored ships, Cyprus is taking a leading role in the European BlueBARGE project. ...