https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-u-s-launch-first-strategic-dialogue-in-nicosia
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicosia will host the first-ever Strategic Dialogue between Cyprus and the United States this Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-imf-raises-cyprus-growth-forecast-for-2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Cyprus's economic growth in 2024 from 2.7% to 3.3%. This updated prediction comes from the IMF's October World Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-leads-protest-against-school-mobile-phone-ban-low-student-turnout
A protest against the recent ban on mobile phones in secondary and technical schools drew a modest turnout in Eleftherias Square, with about 60 to 70 students in attendance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-$100-banknotes-flood-cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus called on Monday for caution over the circulation of counterfeit US$ 100 banknotes in the market.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/crocs-releases-first-dog-shoes-for-furry-friends
Crocs, known for its colorful and comfortable footwear, is now catering to a new demographic—dogs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jazeera-airways-year-round-service-between-kuwait-and-cyprus-welcomed-by-ambassador
The decision of Jazeera Airways to extend the route between Kuwait and Cyprus for the whole year is “a right move” in this direction of cooperation between the two countries in all fields......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surgeon-accused-of-negligence-and-fraud-in-nicosia
A 34-year-old man has lodged a formal complaint against a Nicosia-based surgeon, accusing him of medical negligence and fraud following a scheduled inguinal hernia repair surgery.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/roof-collapse-at-paphos-department-store-injures-three
A section of the metal roof at a department store in Paphos collapsed on Monday, injuring three people, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-marks-5th-anniversary-of-nasdaq-ipo-with-significant-growth-milestones
Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its IPO on the Nasdaq Capital Market, one of the world’s leading stock exchanges. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/avvakoum-monks-counterattack-with-book-church-the-mafia-state-of-cyprus
Monks deposed in connection with the Avvakoum scandal are preparing to fight back with a forthcoming book titled 'Church - The Mafia State of Cyprus'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-european-job-fair-hundreds-of-positions-available
Cyprus’ Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and EURES Cyprus are organising on Tuesday in Nicosia the “Find Your Career in Europe” event, with the participation of representatives from employment agencies from nine EU member states, along with company representatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-old-municipal-market-earns-highly-commended-award-at-share-2024
The project of conservation and new use of the old Municipal Market of Nicosia was awarded in the 'Highly Commended' category at the SHARE 2024 Architectural Awards of Central and South-Eastern Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-of-representatives-hosts-conference-on-75-years-of-council-of-europe
The House of Representatives is organising on Monday, in collaboration with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), a conference on "75 years of operation of the Council of Europe: Republic of Cyprus - benefits and prospects"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-cautiously-prepares-for-further-rate-reductions
The intention of the central bankers on the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Governing Council to proceed with another interest rate cut next week, as inflation data proves favorable, is indirectly but clearly reflected in the minutes of their last meeting, released today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-elected-to-un-human-rights-council-for-the-first-time
The Republic of Cyprus' election in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2025-27 for the first time, is a "great success", Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos told CNA immediately after the results of the vote were announced on Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-archbishop-urges-global-action-for-peace-hostages-release
Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus, who received October 7 terrorist attack survivor, Gal Gilboa Dalal, called on the leaders of the powerful countries in the world to exercise their influence for peace in the region and for all the hostages to return to their homes, according to a statement from the Archbishopric....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pierre-gentile-assumes-role-as-un-third-member-on-missing-persons
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cyprus, welcomes the arrival of Pierre Gentile, who assumed his responsibilities as the new UN Third Member of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-coordinates-with-eu-trio-on-2025-presidency
Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos met in Luxembourg with his counterparts from Poland and Denmark regarding the preparation of the Cypriot......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-4-million-passengers-at-cyprus-airports
September ended on a positive note regarding passenger traffic at Larnaka and Pafos Airports, Hermes Airports says in a press release, noting that an all-time record for the month has been set....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-conference-cypriot-mp-to-highlight-education-s-role-in-terrorism-prevention
Cypriot MP Rita Theodorou Superman will represent the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly at the UN International Conference on the Protection of Victims of Terrorism and the Promotion of their Rights......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agros-rosewater-gains-eu-protection-for-its-distinctive-aroma
Agros Rosewater is “an aromatic water produced from whole flowers of a species of aromatic rose that grows in the community of Agros, in southwest Cyprus, the rosa damascena. The product is characterised by a particularly intense aroma, which resembles the scent of fresh roses”, the Commission notes in its press release.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/activists-call-on-parliament-to-address-police-behavior-during-protest
Giorgos Tattis and Oz Karahan are scheduled to appear in court on November 18 following their arrest on Tuesday morning, October 1......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inflation-slows-to-0-7-in-september-due-to-falling-oil-prices
Inflation hit a three-year low due to the fall in oil prices in September 2024, rising at a rate of 0.7%, according to data released by the Statistical Service on Thursday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in September 2024 increased by 0.38 units to 118.48 units compared to 118.10 units in August 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reveals-crystal-waters-as-junior-eurovision-2024-entry
Cyprus has unveiled its entry for Junior Eurovision 2024, a song titled "Crystal Waters," performed by 11-year-old Maria Pissarides. The announcement was made by Cyprus' national broadcaster, CyBC....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-hike-mortgage-rates-as-new-loans-drop-by-a-third-in-august
Banks in Cyprus raised the interest rates on home loans in August, while reducing the interest rates offered on household deposits, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-troops-launch-ground-offensive-in-lebanon-targeting-hezbollah
Israeli forces have launched a ''limited, localized, and targeted'' ground operation inside southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/switzerland-approves-border-change-italy-yet-to-finalize
Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their Alpine border due to the melting of glaciers, a result of climate change....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-checks-98-of-passengers-in-under-10-minutes
During the months of July and August, 98.9% and 97.8% of passengers, respectively, have been served at security checks in less than 10 minutes, at Larnaca airport while at the passport control points at departures......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/escaped-convict-doros-theofanous-captured-after-three-day-manhunt
Police have arrested Doros Theofanous, a 42-year-old convict serving a life sentence, who escaped from legal custody on September 26. Known as the ''hairdresser,'' Theofanous was captured on Sunday afternoon in the coastal area of Limassol after a three-day manhunt....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-arrested-in-connection-with-escape-of-armed-fugitive
Police have arrested four individuals in connection with the escape of 42-year-old convicted felon Doros Theofanous, known as "The Hairdresser," who fled custody on Thursday, September 26. ...
