https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-secures-pyla-buffer-zone-agreement
In a recent statement, the United Nations has announced a breakthrough in Pyla. According to their announcement, they have reached arrangements that are poised to bring resolution to the ongoing situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-politicians-perks-and-pensions-excessive-or-fair
The political landscape in Cyprus is abuzz once again, as opposition parties seize yet another opportunity to level criticism at President Christodoulides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-will-not-waive-pension
Speaking on state radio regarding pensions and simultaneous salary payments to high-ranking state officials, Mr. Letymbiotis stated that no one can renounce their pension....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-gears-up-for-quantum-nicosia-marathon-2023
On Sunday, December 10, 2023, Nicosia will host the eagerly awaited "Quantum Nicosia Marathon 2023," featuring various race categories, including the Marathon, Half Marathon, 7.7 Miles (12,400m), and 5km races (individual and corporate). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-controversial-path-to-1-704-new-cypriot-citizens
In the period spanning from November 5, 2021, to June 19, 2023, a total of 1,704 "citizenships" were granted with the approval of the ''Ministry of Interior'', according to the Dursun Oguz. This information was reported by Kibris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/policeman-fined-300-euros-for-unauthorized-parking-in-disabled-spot
In a recent incident that raised eyebrows, a police officer found themselves on the receiving end of a 300 Euro fine for unlawfully parking a police vehicle in a designated disabled parking space....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-s-silent-pension-raises-eyebrows
Both the President of the Republic and members of Parliament have emphasized the necessity of legislative regulation to put an end to the simultaneous receipt of public employee pensions and salaries by political officials.
...
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/€9-5-million-tourism-investment-shaping-paralimni-s-future
In a significant development within the Famagusta province, specifically in the municipality of Paralimni, a noteworthy €9.5 million investment project is currently underway in the tourism sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-embarks-on-ambitious-reform-and-overhaul-of-tax-framework
The Cyprus Tax Framework is set for a significant overhaul as work begins on the Integrated Tax Transformation Project. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-governor-herodotou-reveals-breakthrough-in-digital-finance
The Central Bank of Cyprus has completed the tender for a new digital platform for customer compliance, said CBC Governor Constantinos Herodotou, speaking at an event organized by the Association of Cyprus Electronic Money and Payment Institutions, on Thursday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-2-000-users-raise-alarm-over-iphone-15-pro-heat
Numerous Apple customers have voiced concerns about the recently launched iPhone 15, citing issues of overheating just days after its release....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-bears-held-illegally-in-nicosia
Veterinary Service officials have uncovered a startling discovery at an establishment in Nicosia, revealing that two bears were being held in captivity without the required licenses. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-champions-eu-s-innovative-auto-rules
Cyprus supported the compromise proposal put forward by the Spanish Presidency of the EU Council on the proposed Euro 7 regulation, during a meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council in Brussels, on Monday, with the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Marios Panayides, stressing that the new rules should protect human health while ensuring the competitiveness of the automotive industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tax-return-deadline-extended-to-october-31
The Finance Ministry has announced an extension of the tax return submission deadline for the year 2022 until October 31, 2023, at 23:59. This extension comes after a proposal presented to the Council of Ministers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-hold-government-accountable-for-halloumi
Sheep and goat farmers are gearing up for decisive action, including staging a protest outside the Presidential building, if their meeting with the President on Tuesday, September 26, fails to address their demands concerning Halloumi's Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status. Sotiris Kadis, the president of the Sheep and Goat Farmers Association, conveyed this message during an interview with SPOR FM and Diaspora News....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/concerns-rise-over-passive-response-to-student-brawl-in-high-school
The recent incident involving the assault of a 12-year-old girl by two 14-year-old girls at a Nicosia secondary school has sparked significant concerns regarding our societal response to acts of violence and intimidation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/flavored-heated-tobacco-to-be-banned-as-cyprus-aligns-with-eu-directives
The Council of Ministers has approved amendments to regulations, including bans and warning labels on heated smoking products with flavored substances, according to Health Minister Poppy Kanari, in a move to align national legislation with European directives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/liquidity-cover-hits-318-in-banking
Konstantinos Herodotou, the Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, delivered a robust message at the TechIsland conference in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-considers-making-face-covering-in-protests-a-crime
DISY is set to present a proposal to amend the Penal Code to criminalize participating in demonstrations while deliberately concealing one's identity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sales-from-the-occupied-area-to-the-republic-of-cyprus-skyrocket
Data, released by the Turkish Cypriot newspaper ''Kibris'' and sourced from the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, reveals a remarkable surge in sales of products from the occupied territories to the Republic of Cyprus in 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-european-health-insurance-card-ehic-is-your-passport-to-health
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a valuable resource for European citizens, providing access to essential healthcare services during temporary stays in 27 European Union (EU) countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/135-debt-reduction-sparks-hope-for-economy
According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Cyprus, the private debt-to-GDP ratio has shown a significant decrease from its peak at the end of the first quarter in 2015 to the end of March 2023. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/halloumi-woes-persist-as-pdo-battle-heats-up
One year after the implementation of an agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheese makers, and KEBE regarding halloumi cheese, issues persist....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€5-000-fines-for-obstructing-mobile-cameras
In an effort to combat the growing problem of obstruction of mobile camera operators on roadways, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, has revealed a new bill that seeks to criminalize such behavior....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/unlimited-data-dominates-in-mobile-telephony-contracts
In the first half of 2023, over 50% of mobile phone contracts now offer unlimited voice, SMS, and data, highlighting the growing importance of data in these contracts. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oregon-s-magic-mushroom-trials-draw-thousands
Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on magic mushrooms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hails-success-of-€300-traffic-fines
The extensive network of traffic cameras across Cyprus has unearthed a concerning revelation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-in-hanoi-claims-lives-of-more-than-30
The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit is excited to announce its partnership with the organization "Techisland" as the primary sponsor of the "Alpha Stage" platform, which aims to support startups in Cyprus and the surrounding area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ceo-confidence-in-artificial-intelligence-tempered-by-social-ethical-and-security-risks
CEOs globally are embracing opportunities created by AI, but also remain wary of unknown, unintended consequences, according to the findings of the latest EY CEO Outlook Pulse survey. ...
