https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/us-imposes-sanctions-on-three-cyprus-based-entities
The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions against individuals assisting the Russian defense industry, involving Cyprus-based entities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eac-invites-bids-for-renewable-energy-land-lease
The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) has announced a tender for the long-term land lease for the development of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) projects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-splurges-€1-47m-on-electric-cars-amid-rising-living-costs
In a significant move towards sustainable practices, Mr. Alexis Vafeadis, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, recently accepted a fleet of electric vehicles from Michaels Automotive Ltd....
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/news/the-secrets-controversies-and-tape-recorder-incident-shaking-the-energy-sector
The communication between the Minister of Energy and EAC's leadership is likened to a game of "broken phone," despite efforts to portray the recent public rift between the two sides as a mere parenthesis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-us-sanctions-target-cyprus-over-russia-connections
Four individuals and two legal entities related to Cyprus are included in a new US list of sanctions imposed due to Russia's offensive against Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/piki-shares-the-government-s-tech-powered-6-year-plan
The government is ramping up the execution of a series of projects, bolstering resources and expertise in collaboration with the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, according to Irene Piki, Deputy Minister to the president....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ap-s-groundbreaking-ai-guidelines-for-newsrooms
The Associated Press (AP) has taken a step toward incorporating generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT into its operations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/euroasia-interconnector-seeks-alternative-funding
The developer of the EuroAsia Interconnector is seeking alternative funding avenues to construct Cyprus' electricity interconnection with the European Union, following the European Investment Bank's rejection of a loan request. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-s-big-parade-shows-readiness
Poland held its largest military parade in decades on Tuesday, in a flex of defensive muscle that comes as tensions rise on the border between the NATO nation and key Russian ally Belarus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/battling-medicine-shortages-head-on
Recommendations to pharmaceutical companies to increase their production capacity of antibiotics for the treatment of respiratory infections, and to EU member states not to stockpile them at the expense of their general availability in Europe, were addressed by the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) ahead of the winter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/euroasia-interconnector-loan-denied-by-european-investment-bank
The European Investment Bank will not approve a loan for financing the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel through the EuroAsia Interconnector, as confirmed by a representative from the EIB in an interview with "K" magazine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-euroasia-saga-continues
In a statement to ''K'' news, the European Commission expressed its appreciation for the recent signing of the cable purchase agreement for the EuroAsia Interconnector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrol-station-owners-protest-fuel-supply-from-occupied-territories
The Pancyprian Association of Liquid Fuel Retailers launched a protest on Wednesday at 11:00, as petrol station owners blocked the entrance of the St. Dometius barricade with their tankers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-center-stage-as-it-strengthens-its-defense-planning
Last week, Ankara used the reference to the ''Republic of Cyprus'', the legitimate and internationally recognized state entity on the island of Cyprus, in the ongoing regional plans of NATO as a pretext to derail the process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-procures-32-electric-vehicles-to-reduce-emissions
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has announced that, for the purpose of promoting clean road transport vehicles and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants in the atmosphere, it has received and delivered 32 electric vehicles to Departments and Services of the Public Sector to meet their needs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-change-and-increased-wildfires
The occurrence of the first wildfires just before we officially enter the summer period can be perceived as a warning of the danger that Cyprus faces in experiencing extreme environmental destruction from fires in the coming period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-launches-innovative-support-center-for-green-line-trade
The European Commission has announced the establishment of an information and support center, in collaboration with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce (TCCC), to facilitate legal trade across the Green Line for Cypriot businesses and individuals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unleashing-potential-through-a-revised-recovery-plan
The Directorate General for Growth, in collaboration with all stakeholders, is currently preparing Cyprus' revised Recovery and Resilience Plan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-ups-voice-during-defense-meeting-in-brussels
Defence Minister Michalis Giorgallas stressed that EU - NATO needs to take place on an equal footing for all member states, speaking after the conclusion of the Foreign Affairs Council which was held in Brussels on Tuesday in its Defence Ministers configuration...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-lukoil-completes-sale-of-oil-refinery-in-italy
Russia's second-largest oil producer Lukoil said on Thursday its subsidiary LITASCO had completed the sale of the ISAB oil refinery in Sicily to Cypriot private equity firm G.O.I. Energy following approval by Italian authorities...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-defense-minister-hurries-down-to-cyprus
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov visited Cyprus on Friday amid reports that a recent EU plan to send ammunition to Kiev was being held up in some European capitals including Athens and Nicosia...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-contracts-awarded-by-former-finance-minister-says-audit-office
The Audit Office has confirmed that two contracts, awarded by the former Finance Minister without an open tender, were illegal. The Attorney General's opinion that the direct award was legal was also called into question....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-chips-in-as-eu-seeks-quick-ammo-for-ukraine
The Republic of Cyprus has joined other EU member states as the European Defence Agency sought ways to procure ammunition for Ukraine, but ammo from Nicosia to Kiev is not expected any time soon...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mobile-traffic-cams-set-to-be-fully-operational-on-wednesday
Cyprus’ data protection Commissioner has approved the use of mobile traffic cams on vehicles after Brink’s and Conduent identified the need for closed circuit traffic surveillance...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-who-s-who-of-the-christodoulides-government
On Monday afternoon (27/02), Nikos Christodoulides, the country's new leader, unveiled his new administration. Read the detailed biographies of the individuals who make up the new government....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-spy-balloon-contained-surveillance-equipment
The Chinese spy balloon that the U.S. shot down over the Atlantic Ocean last weekend carried high-tech equipment capable of collecting communications signals and other sensitive information, the U.S. government said Thursday....
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/ukraine-resignations-abound-amid-corruption-allegations
Ukraine's leadership appears to be in disarray, with corruption allegations, resignations of close associates of President Volodymyr Zelensky, and the president himself undergoing a wide-ranging reshuffle of his government staff....
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. ...
