https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/where-cyprus-stands-in-eu-minimum-wage
The minimum wage in Cyprus is slightly lower than 1,000 euro per month since the country became the 22nd out of 27 EU member states to have instituted a national minimum wage on January 1st, 2023, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, about the situation as it stood on July 1st....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-fans-embrace-barbie-for-feminism
In recent years, China’s box office has been dominated by homegrown movies often with a nationalist lean, such as patriotic war epics. But this weekend, a different type of film captured national attention – one that’s decidedly American and bubblegum pink....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/closure-after-5-decades-former-pastor-charged-with-murder
An 83-year-old former pastor has been charged with the kidnapping and murder of a neighboring pastor’s daughter in 1975, Pennsylvania officials announced Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rapid-expansion-for-cyprus-airways
Cyprus Airways in the first half of 2023 carried a total of 260,000 passengers marking a steep increase of 300% year on year, while it doubled its operations compared with June of last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-cinemas-thrive-with-barbie-and-oppenheimer
Vue International has said it had the biggest weekend for UK cinema ticket sales in four years following the release of Barbie and Oppenheimer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farewell-to-an-icon-legendary-singer-tony-bennett-passes-away-at-96
Renowned performer Tony Bennett, known for his unique interpretations of the "Great American Songbook," passed away on Friday at the age of 96....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighting-aid-en-route-to-greece-as-cyprus-extends-a-helping-hand
Cyprus is sending to Greece two firefighting aircraft and a ground unit to assist in the firefighting efforts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/extreme-heat-warning-issued-by-met-service
The Meteorology Department has recently released a new warning for extreme heat, alerting citizens to brace themselves for scorching temperatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-ministry-implements-stricter-measures-for-new-asylum-seekers
The Interior Ministry of Cyprus announced on Wednesday that international protection applicants who have arrived in the Republic of Cyprus from January 1, 2023, onwards will not be considered eligible candidates for the voluntary relocation program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/north-korea-us-soldier-fled-to-evade-disciplinary-action
An American soldier facing military disciplinary actions fled across the heavily armed border from South Korea into North Korea, U.S. officials said Tuesday, becoming the first American detained in the North in nearly five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-take-the-lead-in-education-in-europe
Approximately 2.6 million tertiary students in the European Union were registered in 2021, studying in culture-related fields, constituting 14 percent of all tertiary students in the bloc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-and-sons-saved-from-drifting-boat-in-ormidhia-waters
Last week, the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) Police Marine Unit carried out a daring rescue operation in the waters of Ormidhia, saving a father and his two sons after their boat broke free from its anchor and drifted away....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-soldier-detained-in-north-korea
An American soldier has been detained in North Korea after crossing the border from South Korea during a tour in the region.
...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fitch
Fitch Ratings released a new report on Monday stating that the credit profiles of Greek and Cypriot banks have significantly improved over the past year due to de-risking and restructuring....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cmp-secures-funding-for-vital-operations
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) said Tuesday that its funding and its operations are not under threat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-soars-by-22-percent-in-june
In a significant boost to Cyprus' tourism sector, the country experienced a surge of 22.7% in tourist arrivals during June 2023, compared to the same month the previous year. The Statistical Service of Cyprus released the latest data, revealing that a total of 456,985 visitors flocked to the island in June, surpassing the 372,324 arrivals recorded in June 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-outbreaks-increase-public-urged-to-stay-vigilant-amid-heatwave
In recent days, the number of fires breaking out has increased, Fire Service Spokesperson, Andreas Kettis, told CNA on Monday, adding that during this period of high temperatures, the risk of fires is too high and called on the public to be vigilant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawsuit-dismissed-103-citizens-challenge-to-covid-19-measures-rejected
In a recent development, the Nicosia District Court has rejected a lawsuit filed by 103 adult and minor plaintiffs who sought to challenge the constitutionality of the state's measures implemented to safeguard citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-icon-jane-birkin-dies-at-76-world-mourns-loss
The singer, actress, and fashion icon Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groundwater-shifts-earth-raises-sea-31-5in
Water has power. So much power, in fact, that pumping Earth’s groundwater can change the planet’s tilt and rotation. It can also impact sea-level rise and other consequences of climate change....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-battle-looms-as-cyprus-faces-eu-scrutiny-over-professional-qualifications
The European Commission decided to refer Cyprus and Malta to the Court of Justice of the European Union for incorrect transposition of EU rules on the recognition of professional qualifications, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heatwave-sparks-fire-risk-in-cyprus
The Department of Forests and the Cyprus Fire Service have issued a joint press release, cautioning the public about the heightened risk of fires due to prevailing heatwave conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cablenet-partners-with-salesforce-and-tech-mahindra
Cablenet is excited to announce its partnership with Salesforce and Tech Mahindra, which has led to the launch of a cutting-edge Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-counts-down-to-moon-day
As humanity prepares to return to the moon, with the first woman to step on its surface, in just a few years from now, we celebrate this magical celestial body on the 20th of July, a day that was declared by the UN as the International Moon Day. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driving-forward-eu-approves-electric-charging-stations-every-60-km
At the plenary session in Strasbourg, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted today to approve new regulations focusing on expanding the availability of alternative fuel stations for cars and trucks,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-disturbing-surge-in-incidents-reported-to-helpline-1480
Incidents reported to Helpline 1480 during the second quarter of 2023 have seen a notable increase of 47.97% compared to the same period in 2022, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Education on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-whistleblower-accused-of-being-foreign-agent-arms-dealer
A missing witness into the investigation of Hunter Biden's business dealings who claims he has proof of the President's son's corrupt connections to the Chinese government has reappeared after he himself was accused of being a Chinese agent and fled custody....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-among-countries-with-lowest-food-deprivation-rates
Out of people that were at risk of poverty in Cyprus in 2022, 5.6% were unable to afford a meal containing meat, fish, or a vegetarian equivalent every second day (19.7% in the EU), which was an increase compared to the last year, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prigozhin-meets-putin-after-failed-mercenary-march-on-moscow
The Kremlin has said the Wagner group head, Yevgeny Prigozhin, met Vladimir Putin on 29 June, five days after his mercenary fighters marched towards Moscow in an aborted rebellion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-gov-t-to-pay-€345-000-to-turkish-cypriot-for-illegal-use-of-property
The big news: "Compensation of €345,000 will be paid to a T/C of American origin by the Republic of Cyprus, while also returning his property in Limassol, which was being used illegally....
