https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-prioritizes-cross-border-electricity-links-at-eu-council
Electricity interconnection with third countries is a constant priority for Cyprus, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-dies-in-engine-accident-at-schiphol-airport
Tragedy struck at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Wednesday when a man was killed after being trapped in a moving aircraft engine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-reports-€209-1m-increase-in-deposits-for-april
Total deposits have recorded a monthly rise for the third consecutive month in April, as total loans dropped after two months of growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shipping-minister-to-address-european-maritime-day
Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis, departs on Wednesday for Svendborg, Denmark to attend the European Maritime Day EMD 2024 Conference between 30-31 May....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/med9-ministers-align-on-crisis-strategies-for-agriculture
The Agriculture Ministers of the MED9 group called for enhancement and promotion of crisis measures in the context of the Common Agricultural Policy......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-arrested-after-clash-with-police-over-self-harm-threat
Police authorities sprang into action following reports of a 61-year-old female resident, under court order for eviction, allegedly dousing herself with gasoline and threatening self-immolation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-on-alert-amid-measles-outbreak
Dr. Avraam Elia, Director of the Pediatric Department at Makario Hospital in Nicosia, emphasized the critical need to vaccinate children amid a resurgence of measles cases across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wins-6-medals-at-balkan-athletics-championships
Cyprus secured six medals, two gold, two silver and two bronze at the 77th Balkan Athletics Championships held in Izmir, Turkey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepares-special-polling-booths-for-wheelchair-users
In a move to ensure accessibility and inclusivity in the electoral process, the Chief Returning Officer has announced the establishment of special polling booths for voters in wheelchairs during the upcoming June 9 elections in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kition-claims-government-breached-marina-upgrade-deal
Kition Ocean Holdings has accused the Cypriot government of breaching the terms of their concession agreement for the Larnaca marina and port redevelopment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palestinian-delegation-urges-action-not-just-words-from-australia
Palestinian officials have asked for Australia’s help in ''building vibrant democratic institutions'' and fighting corruption, as part of talks aimed at meeting the Albanese government’s conditions for recognising Palestine as a state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/qatar-s-emir-in-cyprus-for-bilateral-summit
The Emir of Qatar arrives in Cyprus on Monday for an official visit during which he will discuss with President of the Republic bilateral relations, regional......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/massive-landslide-buries-2-000-in-papua-new-guinea
More than 2,000 people were buried alive by a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea last week, the national disaster centre said on Monday, as treacherous terrain and the difficulty of getting aid to the site raises the risk few survivors will be found....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/30-000-year-old-mammoth-bones-found-in-austria
Hundreds of mammoth bones have been uncovered in an Austrian wine cellar, in a discovery labelled an ''archaeological sensation.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/some-supermarkets-charging-more-than-advertised-says-cps
The Consumer Protection Service of the Ministry of Commerce in Cyprus is urging greater transparency in supermarket pricing, requesting the disclosure of discounts offered by supermarkets and the names of those included in the Price Observatory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bbf-introduces-ask-bbf-for-comprehensive-real-estate-services
BBF, a leading residential and commercial developer in Cyprus, constantly invests in innovative solutions that put customers at the center of all operations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-investment-funds-increase-by-€293-million
The total assets of investment funds in Cyprus grew by approximately €293 million, or 4.5%, in March 2024 compared to December 2023, reaching €6.78 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mistreatment-of-israeli-hostages-caught-on-camera
Families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas released a harrowing video on Wednesday depicting the mistreatment of women detained by the militant group....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-hold-key-meetings-with-polish-officials-in-warsaw
The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, travels to Poland for an official visit on Wednesday evening, where he will meet with the country's political leadership....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-institute-s-climate-efforts-recognized-with-prestigious-pam-award
The Cyprus Institute (CyI) was among the winners of a Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) Award, awarded in recognition of CyI’s research and educational activities in addressing the Climate Crisis and advancing mitigation actions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/half-of-cypriots-find-starting-a-business-easy-survey-shows
Half of Cypriots consider starting a business easy, and more than half believe they possess the necessary skills for successful entrepreneurship, according to the 'Global Entrepreneurship Monitor' (GEM) survey results presented at the University of Cyprus on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/beluga-whale-trapped-in-seoul-skyscraper-aquarium
In the heart of Seoul's bustling cityscape, Bella the beluga whale resides on the ground floor of the world's sixth-highest skyscraper, where she has spent a decade swimming aimlessly in a small, barren enclosure at the Aquarium of Another Life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/funeral-plans-set-for-raisi-and-officials-after-helicopter-crash
Funeral ceremonies are set to begin on Tuesday for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, as authorities probe what caused the aircraft to smash into the side of a remote mountainside during foggy weather on Sunday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/centcom-continues-to-facilitate-humanitarian-aid-into-gaza
US CENTCOM said on Monday that its personnel continued to support the delivery of humanitarian assistance into Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/little-penguins-dwindle-to-120-amid-port-development-threats
A once-thriving population of little penguins on a tourist island off Perth’s coast has plummeted to no more than 120 birds, with plans to build a container port in nearby foraging grounds further threatening the survival of the colony....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/norway-funded-projects-highlighted-in-nicosia-walking-tour
The Norwegian Embassy is organising a special walking event in the heart of Nicosia, highlighting some of the flagship projects funded by the Norwegian......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/home-prices-surge-in-q4-2023
House prices in Cyprus continued their upward trajectory in the fourth quarter of 2023, with apartment prices being the primary driving force, as per a report released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-minister-advocates-for-ai-integration-in-education-at-eu-council-meeting
Modernisation of the curriculum in order to enhance digital skills and critical thinking, so that, among other aims, students can learn to use artificial intelligence......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-employment-surges-by-5-2-in-2024
Government employment surged by 5.2% in the first four months of 2024, reaching a total of 54,837 individuals, according to data released Monday by the Statistical Service. By April 2024, the number climbed further to 55,253, revealing a breakdown of personnel across various sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/solar-storm-threatens-earth-s-power-and-internet
A rare warning has been issued over a solar storm that could affect Earth’s power supplies and knock out the internet....
