https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pwc-cyprus-recognized-for-leading-the-way-in-gender-equality
PwC Cyprus was honored with the renewal of the ''Gender Equality Employer'' Certification at a ceremony held by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance on December 15, 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-and-cyprus-to-strengthen-global-collaboration
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Director General for Europe, Peter Wilson and the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Kyriacos Kouros chaired the first annual review of the UK-Cyprus Memorandum of Understanding....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-highlights-75-reduction-in-african-arrivals
In bilateral meetings held in Geneva, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou emphasized the shift from illegal to legal migration channels, as stated in a press release by the Interior Ministry on Friday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-cameras-boost-road-safety-in-larnaca
In Larnaca province, the photo-marking system is now operational, featuring 18 fixed devices across six locations, starting from December 15, 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-considers-plan-with-iom-to-boost-international-workforce
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has conveyed to IOM (International Organization for Migration) Director General Amy Pope Cyprus' willingness to look into implementing a pilot programme to attract labour force from third countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-estonia-collaborate-on-e-health-initiatives
Cooperation between Cyprus and Estonia in the field of e-Health is being promoted with Cyprus aiming to draw expertise and good practices in the field of e-Health from Estonia, which is considered a model country in this field....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-approves-measures-for-npls-and-foreclosures-framework
Cyprus' Finance Ministry has expressed satisfaction with the parliament's approval of laws integral to the comprehensive package for managing Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) and the foreclosure framework....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-pack-bags-for-record-breaking-2023-getaways
Cypriots are preparing suitcases for abroad, taking advantage of the short holidays offered by the Christmas and New Year celebrations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/makarios-avenue-struggles-to-fulfill-commercial-expectations
Two years after the official opening of Makarios Avenue (8 December 2021), the commercial success of the street has fallen short of expectations,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-overtime-dilemma-–-george-vassiliou-s-proposal
Only a young John Kapodistrias, with his wit and cunning, can rescue this troubled land from the folly of officials and citizens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/postal-workers-strike-over-burnout-and-job-insecurity
In a decisive move, 300 members of the Branch Council of Postal Distributors, part of the Pancyprian union "Equality," launched a strike today, set to last until Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-france-convention-breaks-fiscal-barriers
In a strategic maneuver to bolster economic collaboration, Cyprus and France are gearing up to sign a pivotal Convention on Monday in the capital city of Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-and-mitsotakis-sign-landmark-friendship-declaration
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's arrival in Athens signals a pivotal moment in the longstanding tension between Greece and Turkey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-locals-can-mitigate-the-risks-of-cyprus-new-citizenship-rules-to-attract-tech-talent
Cyprus's recent initiative to boost its technology sector by offering tax breaks and fast-track naturalization to third-party nationals is a strategic move that could significantly reshape its economy and society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-battles-antibiotic-overuse
In a recent press conference, The Pathological Society of Cyprus highlighted the alarming statistic that 1 in 2 citizens annually take antibiotics, leading to Cyprus outpacing other European countries in antibiotic consumption....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-cyprus-new-office-transforming-work-in-a-post-covid-world
The global pandemic has led in an era of exceptional change in the core model of work, prompting organizations to reassess traditional structures and embrace a hybrid approach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-my-friend-kyriakos-we-will-not-threaten-you-if-you-do-not-threaten-us
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks about all issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations in an exclusive interview with K, twenty-four hours before he arrives in Athens, stressing that he is looking forward to "a new page" based on the ''win-win principle''....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-delegation-thrives-in-seville-european-smart-tourism-capital-2023
Nassos Hadjigeorgiou, Executive Director of the Pafos Region Tourism Development and Promotion Company, and Dr. Zenon Zignonos, Smart City Projects Manager of the Municipality of Pafos, engaged in a highly successful transition to Seville, the designated European Smart Tourism Capital for 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-maintains-stalwart-position-in-imo
Shipping Deputy Minister of Cyprus Marina Hadjimanolis told CNA on Friday that Cyprus' re-election at the Council of the International Maritime Organization demonstrates the strong position of the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/unveiling-the-silent-suffering-of-elder-abuse
Two hundred and twenty reports of elderly abuse were received by the Observatory for the Elderly from January to October 2023, as revealed by its chairman, Mr. Dimos Antoniou, in a recent conversation with reporter, Oriana Papantoniou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/olives-harvested-memories-revived
Going to the newspaper offices on Friday, I noticed in the area of Egomi some workers picking olives on a remaining parcel of land in the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-zero-vat-on-meat-and-vegetable-from-today
As of December 1, the zero VAT rate on meat and vegetables, categorized under specific customs tariff codes, has come into effect in Cyprus....
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/news/government-achieves-historic-50-drop-in-asylum-applications
There is a 50% reduction in the period March-October 2023 in new asylum applications compared to the 2022 corresponding period, the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday, noting at the same time that for the first time, the overall balance of arrivals-returns presents a positive picture, and Cyprus is now ranking in the first places among European states in absolute numbers of returns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-tests-visa-free-entry-for-five-eu-nations
China has revealed that citizens from five European Union nations—France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain—will be exempt from visa requirements. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-s-robust-€65-2m-budget-signals-ambitious-2024-plans
At 65.2 million euros, the proposed budget of the Ministry of Tourism for 2024 surpasses previous years, accounting for initial budgets and excluding additional expenditures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/first-imo-gender-equality-award-presented-to-tototheo-maritime-co-ceo-despina-panayiotou-theodosiou
Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, Co-CEO of Tototheo Maritime™, and a prominent figure in the maritime industry, has been honored with the inaugural ''Gender Equality Award'' by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christmas-villages-across-cyprus-sparkle-in-seasonal-grandeur
In a joyous celebration on the evening of November 25, 2023, the Christmas Villages for 2023-2024 were officially launched in Kyperounda....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kedipes-introduces-rent-to-own-scheme-for-vulnerable-households
Starting December 4, the government, in collaboration with KEDIPES, opens applications for the innovative "rent for hire-purchase" scheme. This initiative aims to fully settle loans secured on the main residences of vulnerable households, offering a lifeline to those facing financial challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lackluster-sales-show-consumer-hesitation-and-vigilance
From 9 in the morning, several stores opened their doors for Black Friday, primarily in the field of electrical and electronic devices, but the traffic is at low levels and certainly not comparable to previous years....
