https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/major-developments-expected-in-2025-for-vasilikos
The year 2025 is shaping up to be pivotal for the long-delayed PV terminal project in Vasilikos, following last year’s setback caused by the withdrawal of the Chinese consortium CMC. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/approximately-12-investigations-underway-by-the-independent-authority-against-corruption
Transparency Commissioner Harris Pogiatzis revealed that around 12 investigations by the Independent Authority Against Corruption are currently in progress, with results expected to be announced soon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ai-in-finance-embrace-the-future-or-be-left-behind
Technology is changing how we do everything, and finance is no different. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-digital-citizen-for-easier-access-to-services
Cyprus is making it easier for its citizens to handle official paperwork with the launch of the ''Digital Citizen'' program. Starting today, Cypriots can access and store important documents, such as their identity cards, driving licenses, and vehicle registration certificates, all in digital format....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disagreement-among-disy-mps-over-strengthening-anti-corruption-authority
According to an article by Pavlos Neophytou, a clash has emerged within the Democratic Rally (DISY) party over the process and timeline for enhancing the Independent Authority Against Corruption....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-heartbreak-in-cyprus-36-year-old-mother-dies-two-days-after-giving-birth
A community is in mourning following the tragic death of 36-year-old Stella Michael, who passed away just two days after giving birth to her second child....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-€115-million-in-second-payment-under-eu-recovery-plan
Cyprus has received its second payment under the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), with €115 million granted after successfully fulfilling 37 out of 38 agreed milestones....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctors-strike-disrupts-public-hospitals-across-the-island
Public hospitals across Cyprus are grappling with disruptions today as a 48-hour strike by government doctors gets underway. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-rules-could-see-avax-take-over-paphos–polis-road-project
The government is stepping up efforts to strengthen the framework for public works contracts following the unfortunate cancellation of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/understanding-surrogacy-in-cyprus-a-legal-guide-to-the-legal-process
Motherhood is a significant milestone in every woman's life, but for some, the journey to having biological children can be challenging. Due to medical conditions or infertility, many women and couples find themselves unable to conceive naturally. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-successfully-completes-emergency-drill
Hermes Airports conducted a successful emergency exercise at Larnaca International Airport, involving key agencies such as the Department of Civil Aviation, Cyprus Police, Fire Brigade, Cyprus Airways, and various government services. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/yet-another-contractor-get-axed-over-major-project-delays
Cyprus’s Ministry of the Interior has terminated the employment of the engineer and contractor for the Liopetri Fishing Shelter and River Restoration Project due to long-standing delays and unmet contractual obligations, according to an announcement by the ministry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-bold-day-one-agenda-immigration-gender-policies-and-foreign-relations
President-elect Donald Trump has set an ambitious agenda for his first day in office, outlining policy goals on issues from immigration to energy and international relations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-and-paphos-airports-to-handle-17-5-million-passengers-annually
The deal to hand over Larnaca and Paphos airports to Hermes Airports Ltd is nearly sealed, as the company moves toward......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-road-project-delayed-again-as-investigation-continues
Decisions on key issues surrounding Akamas—particularly potential disciplinary proceedings for the first phase of the road network and the resumption of related work—are running behind schedule....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/polls-close-in-key-us-battlegrounds-as-trump-secures-early-wins
Polls have closed in the U.S. presidential election, including in all seven crucial swing states, as results start to trickle in....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/urgent-airbag-recall-thousands-of-cars-in-cyprus-at-risk
Thousands of vehicles in Cyprus may be equipped with potentially dangerous Takata airbags, as the recall process for these defective products remains incomplete. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gains-investor-confidence-as-economic-reforms-us-ties-bolster-growth
International investors have shown sustained confidence in Cyprus’ economy and business ecosystem, recognizing the country as a stabilizing force in the region......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-ministry-proposes-solutions-for-9-500-stranded-property-buyers
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou presented solutions for resolving issues faced by ''stranded buyers'' to the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, addressing about half of the nearly 9,500 pending cases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-migrant-transfer-deal-with-albania-gains-eu-support
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni feels vindicated in her approach to immigration, as a recent agreement with Albania is emerging as a "model" that several EU member states are now openly discussing, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/effort-to-create-new-cooperative-bank-in-cyprus-begins-with-ipo-search
The Cypriot company for the promotion of the cooperative movement is at the process of seeking an investment firm that would underwrite an initial public offering for the creation of a “small cooperative bank” in Cyprus that would replace the Cooperative Cyprus Bank which went into liquidation back in 2018, Panikos Hambas told CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surgeon-accused-of-negligence-and-fraud-in-nicosia
A 34-year-old man has lodged a formal complaint against a Nicosia-based surgeon, accusing him of medical negligence and fraud following a scheduled inguinal hernia repair surgery.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/roof-collapse-at-paphos-department-store-injures-three
A section of the metal roof at a department store in Paphos collapsed on Monday, injuring three people, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-takes-cyprus-to-court-over-tax-law-delays
The European Commission has referred Cyprus, along with Spain, Poland, and Portugal, to the European Court of Justice for failing to implement the 2022 directive on a global minimum level of taxation for multinational corporations and large companies (Pillar 2 directive)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-arrested-in-connection-with-escape-of-armed-fugitive
Police have arrested four individuals in connection with the escape of 42-year-old convicted felon Doros Theofanous, known as "The Hairdresser," who fled custody on Thursday, September 26. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/escaped-convict-armed-and-allegedly-heading-to-columbia
Authorities in Cyprus are in an intense manhunt for 42-year-old Isovite Doros Theofanous, known as “the hairdresser,” who staged a daring escape from his parents’ home in Choletria, Paphos on Thursday, September 26. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/killer-hairdresser-escapes-in-bold-plan-police-officers-suspended
Police are in a state of high alert after convicted murderer Doros Theofanous, infamously known as "The Hairdresser," escaped from custody on Thursday, September 26. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-awaits-response-after-court-echr-nominees-rejected
The Council of Europe (CoE) has rejected Cyprus’s nominees for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), stating that not all candidates met the necessary qualifications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-falls-behind-on-eu-recovery-plan-meets-only-5-of-targets
In today's 'Oikonomiki', Panayiotis Rougalas reports that Cyprus has only achieved 5% of the milestones outlined in its Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), falling far behind other European Union countries in implementing reforms tied to the EU’s Next Generation funding program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-ruling-shakes-political-landscape-in-cyprus
In a report written by Kathimerini's Christos Bouris, the recent decision by the Supreme Court to remove Odysseus Michaelides from his role as Auditor General marks a significant and historic event in Cyprus. ...
