https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-prices-hold-ground-with-annual-gains
House prices were up on an annual basis in the second quarter of this year but remained more or less stable on a quarterly basis, a preliminary estimate released by the Cyprus Statistical Service on Tuesday shows....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-ski-resort-shuts-down-forever
Due to the effects of global warming that have led to a lack of snow, a ski resort in the French Alps, La Sambuy, has decided to cease operations permanently....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-net-interest-income-doubles-amid-ecb-rate-hikes
The Cypriot banking system's net interest income (NII) saw a remarkable doubling in the first half of 2023, marking an annual increase of 100%, primarily due to the ongoing rate hikes by the European Central Bank (ECB) aimed at tackling rising inflation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-in-cyprus-in-jeopardy-as-31-000-at-risk-of-poverty
In 2022, 24.7% (almost 20 million) of the children (aged less than 18 years) in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU. In Cyprus, this percentage stood at 18.1% (about 31 thousand children)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-football-chief-faces-legal-heat-over-ethics-probe
In a statement released today, the Ethics and Sports Protection Committee announced that it has received and reviewed the investigation regarding the alleged conflicts of interest involving Mr. Georgios Koumas, the President of the Cyprus Football Federation (CFF)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dramatic-twist-in-nikos-rodotheos-attempted-murder-case
During today's proceedings, the prosecution suspended the case against Joseph ''Sifis'', the accused in the attempted murder of Nikos Rodotheos, following the withdrawal of a key witness. The prosecution stated that it "cannot substantiate the case."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-scientists-unveil-a-game-changing-tool-to-catch-cancer-earlier
An increasing number of cancer patients are finding a cure thanks to innovative diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, especially if the disease is detected early....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-2022-workweek-exceeds-eu
In 2022, the usual working week for people aged 20-64 in Cyprus averaged 39.5 hours, above the EU average at 37.5 hours, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/family-sues-google-over-bridge-collapse-death
The family of a North Carolina man who died trying to cross a collapsed bridge is suing Google for negligence, saying it's responsible for directing him along the route, their lawyers announced Wednesday....
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/us-plane-brings-captives-back-home
The plane carrying five American citizens freed as part of a deal between the U.S. and Iran have now landed back home in the United States....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/death-toll-in-libya-floods-at-11-300-as-more-bodies-wash-ashore
International rescue teams in Libya are calling for more help to retrieve the bodies of victims killed in devastating floods that swept through the eastern city of Derna, killing thousands....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-cry-for-help-facing-a-migrant-surge-amid-eu-discord
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has appealed for greater European support as her country confronts a surge of people fleeing north Africa, amid growing tensions between Rome and other EU capitals over migration policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-arrested-in-supermarket-theft-case
Police have detained a 46-year-old woman in connection with an ongoing supermarket theft investigation. The arrest was made following an incident at a supermarket in Kato Paphos on September 15, 2023, at approximately 5:30 PM, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drunk-passenger-shoves-policeman-at-larnaca-airport
In a startling incident that unfolded at Larnaca Airport on Thursday (14/09), a disruptive passenger created havoc, leaving authorities and onlookers stunned. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-of-uk-researcher-for-spying-fuels-uk-s-china-policy-reevaluation
The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has reignited a fierce debate about the future of the United Kingdom’s relationship with Beijing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-among-worst-in-eu-for-keeping-homes-warm
Cyprus was the country with the second largest share of population declaring that they could not afford keeping their home adequately warm in 2022, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cdb-bank-and-astrobank-in-talks-for-potential-acquisition
In an official announcement released by CDB Bank to the Cyprus Stock Exchange, both banks have confirmed discussions regarding the potential acquisition of CDB Bank by Astrobank. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-blue-horizon-ferry-crew-members-jailed-in-passenger-s-death-case
Two of the four crew members of the Blue Horizon ferry arrested for their involvement in the death of a passenger were jailed until their trial early Monday morning, after testifying before an investigative magistrate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-building-permits-dip-7-4
Building permits issued in Cyprus in the first half of 2023 dropped by an annual 7.4%, with the value of the permits rising by 16.5% and the total area by 3.0%, data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus show....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-you-make-the-list-2022-2023-scholarships-announced
The Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation's Board of Directors is excited to announce that on September 6, 2023, they released the names of individuals who have been awarded scholarships for graduate and postgraduate studies in both Cyprus and abroad for the 2022-2023 academic year. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/king-charles-iii-pays-tribute-to-queen-elizabeth-ii-on-first-anniversary-of-her-passing
The King has remembered his late mother's "devoted service" and "all she meant" to the country on the first anniversary of her death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rainy-days-ahead
The Meteorological Service has just released its latest forecast, and it seems like we're in for some weather excitement in the coming days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-riot-sparks-outrage-as-13-suspects-face-scrutiny
In the wake of racially charged riots that roiled the coastal city of Limassol last week, significant developments in the legal proceedings have underscored the gravity of the situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hackney-diamonds-rolling-stones-unveil-1st-album-in-18-years
The Rolling Stones are back with their first original music album in 18 years, titled "Hackney Diamonds." This announcement comes after the passing of drummer Charlie Watts, who contributed to two tracks on the album. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/weight-loss-drug-ozempic-transforms-denmark-s-economy
Massive demand for diabetes and weight loss drugs made by Danish pharmaceutical group Novo Nordisk has turned it into Europe's most valuable company, giving Denmark's economy a major makeover....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-greenlights-who-local-office
The Cabinet has greenlit the establishment of a World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Cyprus, as confirmed in a statement released by Health Minister Popi Kanari....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shocking-video-reveals-crew-s-role-in-tragic-piraeus-port-death
The recent incident involving the crew of the Blue Horizon ship and the death of a 36-year-old in Piraeus is gaining attention due to emerging videos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unemployment-drops-in-august-2023
The number of registered unemployed persons decreased in August 2023, both on an annual and monthly basis, according to data released on Tuesday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-of-ex-convict-sheds-light-on-police-shortcomings-in-limassol-riots
A shocking outbreak of violent riots rocked Limassol last Friday as masked assailants targeted immigrants and vandalized migrant-owned businesses during an anti-immigrant march. ...