https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-say-no-to-more-babies-despite-chinese-government-urges
Amid a national emergency, China's Communist Party strives to increase birth rates with incentives like cheaper housing and tax benefits....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/congress-urges-biden-host-cyprus-president-at-the-white-house
Greek-American US Congress members of the Hellenic Caucus have sent a letter to US President Joe Biden, urging him to formally welcome the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, to the White House, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-and-far-right-parties-react-to-greece-s-marriage-equality-proposal
Marriage equality legislation has managed to rattle the entire spectrum of the political system in Greece’s conservative society, from the right to the left....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-urges-turkey-to-halt-actions-disrupting-regional-stability-in-cyprus
The European Commission has issued a call to Turkey, urging the cessation of threats and actions that disrupt good neighborly relations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-s-move-to-ease-building-permits-sparks-questions
The recent Ministry of Interior announcement, abolishing planning permission requirements for small developments, has left many with questions about the upcoming changes, especially those planning to build in the coming months....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-president-praises-france-s-support-for-cyprus-in-paris-meetings
The strategic cooperation between Cyprus and France in the key sectors of security, defence, energy, tourism, trade and education and the mutual will to further deepen them, were emphasised by the President of the Parliament Annita Demetriou and French officials, with whom she met on Wednesday as part of her visit to France....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-backs-un-resolution-condemning-houthi-attacks-on-red-sea-shipping
The Cypriot registry seems to remain unaffected for the time being by the latest developments in the Red Sea......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/showers-dance-in-fog-steps-out
Today, as the local thin fog and low clouds dissipate, expect intermittent clouds with the possibility of isolated showers in the afternoon, mainly in the mountains and inland areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-plague-of-the-cyprus-port-industry
Cyprus holds a pivotal role as a major trading hub and a crucial maritime center, leveraging its strategic geographical position and island status to foster maritime transport development. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arnold-schwarzenegger-detained-at-munich-airport-over-unregistered-luxury-watch
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the renowned actor and former Governor of California, has encountered a legal hurdle at Munich Airport where he is reportedly being detained and questioned under tax law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-rushes-€15-200-aid-to-armenians-displaced-by-conflict
Cyprus has sent humanitarian aid worth €15,200 to Armenia through the European Civil Protection Mechanism.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-witnesses-356-bounced-cheques-yet-a-€1-7m-surge
In a recent disclosure, the Cyprus Central Bank unveiled a decrease in the issuance of uncovered checks during 2023, reporting a total of 356 compared to the previous year's 473.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kursat-rejects-extradition-request-in-greek-cypriot-land-dispute
In a recent development, the extradition case of Turkish Cypriot lawyer Kursat has been adjourned until February 6 by a court in Rome....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/makis-keravnos-voices-concerns-over-geopolitical-developments
The global supply chain disruption and its economic impact on Europe and the world have raised concerns among Europeans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cargo-ship-survives-red-sea-ambush-unscathed
In a concerning incident in the Red Sea, a cargo ship named Zografia, flying the Maltese flag and owned by Greece, faced an attack. Initial reports indicate that the vessel sustained minor damage during the assault....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-mobile-cameras-monitor-traffic-from-both-directions
The Cyprus Traffic Police issued a statement addressing recent concerns about the directional functionality of speed cameras, emphasizing that the capability to monitor both directions has been in effect since the system's initiation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-non-performing-loans-hold-steady-at-€2b-amid-rising-rates
Non-performing loans in the Cyprus banking system remained essentially unchanged at €2 billion in October 2023, marking a marginal reduction of just €2 million, in an environment of rising interest rates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyprus-dominates-eu-exports-in-november
Cyprus recorded the highest annual increase in exports among the member states of the EU in November 2023 compared to November 2022......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/faster-approvals-in-just-90-days-deputy-minister-reveals
The average processing time for the guaranteed minimum income (GMI) applications has been reduced by 75%, from 12 months to 90 days, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Marilena Evangelou, said during a press conference on the modernisation and upgrade of the GMI....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/switzerland-hosts-global-peace-summit-for-ukraine
Ukraine's plea for peace resonated as Switzerland stepped forward to host a summit, according to a joint announcement by the presidents in Bern. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shots-fired-during-car-chase-in-larnaca
In the early hours of today, gunfire erupted as law enforcement engaged a 35-year-old woman from Larnaca wanted in connection with various criminal cases. The incident occurred in Livadia, within the Larnaca district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-leads-gop-race-with-big-iowa-win
In a resounding win, former President Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the Iowa caucuses, marking a significant step in his potential bid for the Republican candidacy in the upcoming election....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-and-thunderstorms-to-hit-western-regions
A mild low-pressure system has a subtle impact on the region. Expect variable weather conditions today, primarily characterized by intermittent clouds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-stays-neutral-on-south-africa-s-genocide-case-against-israel-at-icj
Cyprus remains impartial and refrains from making anticipatory interpretations concerning the legal outcomes of war conflict cases brought before international judicial bodies, stated Theodoros Gotsis, the Foreign Ministry Spokesman....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/houthi-rebels-launch-anti-ship-missile-at-us-destroyer-in-red-sea
Yemen's Houthi rebels fired an anti-ship cruise missile at the USS Laboon, an American destroyer in the Red Sea. The missile was shot down by a U.S. fighter jet in the latest attack unsettling global shipping....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-is-therefore-right-that-i-resign
I wrote in my previous article ("How the prestige of the institutions is undermined", Kathimerini, 7/1/24) that, based on the conclusion of the auditors of the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority and announcements of the Audit Service,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-protests-british-bases-role-in-gaza-conflict
Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday morning outside the Akrotiri Base, in Limassol district, in Cyprus, with placards, flags and shouting slogans, protesting the involvement, as they say, of the British Bases in Cyprus in Israel's war in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/one-stop-shipping-centre-launched-to-boost-competitiveness
The One Stop Shipping Centre has set sail in Cyprus, marking a significant development for the Cypriot shipping industry. Launched by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping under the President of the Republic,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dr-anastasatos-forecasts-bright-future-for-cyprus-economy-in-candid-interview
Eurobank group's chief economist, Dr Tasos Anastasatos, expresses optimism about the Cyprus economy, emphasizing that the decision to expand the group's banking presence in Cyprus is linked to these positive economic prospects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/taiwan-elects-lai-ching-te-as-president-amidst-china-s-strong-disapproval
Taiwan's political landscape makes history as Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) clinch a landmark third consecutive term....
