https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-accurate-were-1924-s-predictions-for-2024
In the echoes of 1924, visionaries dared to peek into the future, envisioning what life might resemble a century later - in our very own 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-tribes-set-political-agenda-for-2024
In a shift from traditional left-right divides, Europe's voters are now categorized into five distinct tribes, with upcoming elections in 2024 poised to revolve around major crises, including climate change, migration, economic turbulence, the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing impact of Covid....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/can-cyprus-withstand-yet-another-crisis
The recent Houthi attacks on commercial vessels navigating the Red Sea have triggered another disturbance in the intricate web of the global supply chain...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/central-bank-chief-cautions-on-early-rate-cuts-amid-global-tensions
Central Bank Governor and European Central Bank (ECB) member Constantinos Herodotou stated that discussions regarding interest rate reductions are premature, given ongoing geopolitical conflicts and potential disruptions in the supply chain arising from tensions in the Red Sea....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-leads-gop-race-with-big-iowa-win
In a resounding win, former President Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the Iowa caucuses, marking a significant step in his potential bid for the Republican candidacy in the upcoming election....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-millionaire-s-$2m-gift-transforms-village
In a surprising twist of fate, the legacy of a frugal Greek millionaire, Steven Zonas, unfolded in 1980, revealing a hidden fortune that transformed his native village, Mexiates in Phthiotis, Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-economy-faces-worst-5-year-period-in-30-years
The World Bank projects a sluggish global economy from 2020 to 2025, marking the worst five-year period in the last three decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-egypt-and-the-complicated-amalthea-mission
The arrival of the British ship ''RFA Lyme Bay'' from Malta to Port Said in Egypt with 87 tons of humanitarian aid - of which 10 are Cypriot - should be welcomed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-warns-of-non-performing-loan-surge-amid-economic-challenges
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) issued a warning on Monday, cautioning about the potential influx of non-performing loans (NPLs) driven by high-interest rates and inflation, which are impacting households' disposable income and businesses' profitability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economy-receives-positive-rating-boost
Fitch, the International Rating Agency, upgraded Cyprus' long-term rating to positive, citing economic resilience and fiscal strength. The agency affirmed the 'BBB' rating, previously upgraded in March 2023. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-path-to-fighting-inflation-is-difficult
In an insightful dialogue about the economic landscape, Joachim Nagel, a prominent figure in the financial realm and a member of the ECB Governing Council, shares his perspectives on inflation, interest rates, and the challenges facing the European economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-allocates-65m-euros-for-diverse-tourism-initiatives-in-2024
The National Tourism Strategy's update has recently concluded, announced by Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis, known as "K." This undertaking commenced shortly after his assumption of office in March 2023, with an initial target to finalize it by the year's end.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mega-investments-and-unanswered-questions
In the realm of business expansions and openings, an intriguing anomaly surfaces—the apparent lack of foresight. Take, for instance, multi-million investments requiring a substantial workforce. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-proposes-lifeline-to-gaza-in-amalthea-project
The debate on the humanitarian corridor in Gaza, from Cypriot territory within the context of the 'Amalthea' project, represents Cyprus' attempt to assert 'flag projection' and a broader diplomatic role in the evolving situation in the Middle East sub-system post-October 7....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/energy-minister-urges-chevron-to-honor-agreement-for-aphrodite-field-development
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou has issued new communications to Chevron, the operator of the Aphrodite field, from the Parliament ahead of the crucial meeting with Chevron's Chairman, Clay Neff. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-forecasts-economic-challenges-for-cyprus-in-2023-and-beyond
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its ''World Economic Outlook'' for October, published on Tuesday, forecasts that Cyprus's growth rate for 2023 will slow down to 2.2% of GDP, down from the 2.5% it had projected in its April outlook....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/inflation-fears-and-green-investments
The European Central Bank (ECB) has revised its inflation forecast upward, now predicting that inflation will reach 5.6% in 2023 and 3.2% in 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cbc-lowers-gdp-growth-projections-for-2023-and-2024
The Central Bank of Cyprus has revised its growth projections for 2023 and 2024. They now expect GDP growth to be 2.4% in 2023 and 2.7% in 2024, down from their previous forecasts of 2.6% and 2.8%. This is due to Western sanctions against Russia and the fragile external environment affecting professional and non-tourism services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/focus-on-growth-employment-control-and-surplus-in-the-2024-budget
The 2024 state budget to be tabled to the Council of Ministers for approval next week will have three key characteristics, Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos told CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-raises-rates-for-the-10th-time-as-it-tries-to-quell-inflation
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the 10th meeting in a row on Thursday to counter stubborn inflation but signalled that it is likely done tightening policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-s-economic-slowdown-threatens-global-stability
China is unlikely to surpass the US as the world's largest economy as initially predicted for the early 2030s, primarily due to a growing lack of confidence in the Chinese economy, according to Bloomberg Economics analysts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-and-calm-seas
Presently, the influence of a seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the region, casting its impact on the anticipated weather trends during the forthcoming hours. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-deceleration-amid-inflation-and-rising-rates
Cyprus' economy experienced a slowdown in the second quarter of 2023, prompting inquiries about the situation. According to the preliminary estimate provided by the Statistical Service, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-burps-to-burgers-the-climate-friendly-cows-bred-to-belch-less-methane
When Canadian dairy farmer Ben Loewith's calves are born next spring, they will be among the first in the world to be bred with a specific environmental goal: burping less methane....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-dilemma-with-core-inflation-at-5-5
The European Central Bank (ECB) is almost certain to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in its meeting tomorrow, though what happens next is unclear....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-savings-1-3-to-1-9-by-2030
MEPs approved today's plans, already agreed with the Council, that set new energy-saving targets for 2030, as part of the European Green Deal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-approves-sale-of-lab-grown-chicken
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted approval for the sale of cell-cultured chicken, marking a significant milestone for the cultured meat industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-struggles-with-renewable-energy-and-storage-gap
Only 15% of Cyprus' total energy production comes from Renewable Energy Sources (RES), highlighting the country's significant lag in this sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/planetarium-cyprus-where-science-and-wonder-converge
Some people ask, ''Does a planetarium merely provide answers, or does it also evoke questions?'' Achilleas Kentonis, the executive director of the Interstellar Institute, responds, ''First and foremost, it stimulates questions, and then answers naturally follow.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-projects-steady-gdp-growth-for-cyprus-in-2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintained its projection for Cyprus’ economic growth in 2023 at 2.5% of GDP, while real GDP growth is expected to pick up pace in the next year....
