https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-direction-s-liam-payne-falls-to-his-death-from-hotel-balcony
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentine authorities said Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-debt-to-exceed-$100-trillion-this-year
Global public debt is nearing the size of the world economy, posing risks to living standards in developed nations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/google-invests-in-mini-nuclear-reactors-to-power-the-ai-revolution
Google is diving into nuclear power to help fuel the future of artificial intelligence. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/almost-three-quarters-of-wildlife-lost-due-to-human-actions
Human activity is causing a significant decline in wildlife around the globe, according to a new report from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-flu-shots-offered-for-gesy-beneficiaries
The Ministry of Health is offering free flu vaccines for GeSY beneficiaries, focusing on protecting vulnerable groups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-and-christodoulides-meet-in-new-york-as-un-pushes-for-cyprus-solution
In a key development in the stalled Cyprus reunification talks, President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar are set to meet informally with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday. This marks the first significant diplomatic engagement in nearly eight years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/taavi-roivas-on-why-ai-is-the-future-of-government
Taavi Rõivas, Estonia’s former Prime Minister, visited Cyprus for the Digital Agenda Summit 2024, where he was invited to speak about Estonia’s pioneering journey in creating a fully digitized government....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-100-us-troops-deployed-to-israel-as-war-in-gaza-escalates
The United States is deploying one of its most advanced missile defense systems, along with approximately 100 troops, to Israel, deepening its involvement in the escalating conflict in the Middle East ahead of an expected Israeli offensive on Iran, according to U.S. media reports.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-with-guns-before-trump-rally-in-california
Authorities in California announced the arrest of a suspect before former President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/med9-summit-in-cyprus-pushes-for-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza
At a time when the war crisis in the Middle East is intensifying, raising global concerns, the 11th summit of southern European leaders in Cyprus provided a platform for the EU to address criticism of its inaction on calls for a ceasefire. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-and-larnaca-set-for-greener-urban-transport
Cyprus has officially launched its Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) for Limassol and Larnaca, making a significant step towards the the country’s transition towards greener, more accessible urban spaces....
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/ecb-to-review-akel-s-proposed-bank-tax-amid-financial-concerns
The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to evaluate a proposed "windfall tax" on banks, commonly associated with the leftist political party AKEL, in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/florida-counts-the-cost-tornadoes-flooding-and-milton-s-impact
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall in Sarasota County, Florida, near Siesta Key at 8:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-change-made-deadly-hurricane-helene-500-times-more-likely
As Hurricane Milton nears Florida, fueled by an unusually warm Gulf of Mexico, new research highlights how climate change is driving more intense storms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-economy-shows-resilience-growth-outpaces-eu-average
The Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, Christodoulos Patsalides, has called on banks to consider the social dimension of their pricing policies......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-startups-take-the-spotlight-at-the-digital-agenda-summit
This year’s Digital Agenda Summit will feature some of Cyprus's most exciting startups, showcasing how they've turned their innovative ideas into real-world success. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/prognosys-solutions-celebrates-20-years-of-innovation-and-leadership-in-regulatory-compliance
Prognosys Solutions, the leading provider of regulatory reporting solutions for the banking and financial industries in Cyprus, celebrated its 20th......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-activates-national-plan-for-potential-evacuations-from-lebanon
Nicosia remains on high alert as it prepares for potential crises stemming from escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, including the possibility of a large-scale conflict involving Hezbollah in Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-worried-about-inflation-as-tensions-rise-between-israel-and-iran
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran could disrupt global energy supply chains, with Cyprus likely to feel the effects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-takes-cyprus-to-court-over-tax-law-delays
The European Commission has referred Cyprus, along with Spain, Poland, and Portugal, to the European Court of Justice for failing to implement the 2022 directive on a global minimum level of taxation for multinational corporations and large companies (Pillar 2 directive)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-tobacco-smuggling-bust-shakes-cyprus
In a big win against tobacco smuggling, Customs officials and local police have seized a large amount of untaxed tobacco products in Larnaca and Limassol over the past two days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-must-embrace-unity-to-find-peace-says-un-official
''If we hope for a settlement to the Cyprus issue, Cypriots must learn to live together on the island again,'' says UN Official Colin Stewart....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-central-bank-raises-2024-gdp-growth-forecast-to-3-5
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has revised GDP growth rate up by 0.5 percentage points for 2024, to 3.5%, compared to its forecasts last June, stressing that there does not seem to be any significant negative impact on investments from the conflict in the Middle East.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dirty-waste-secret-haunts-ex-minister-eyeing-eu-job
A waste management scandal in Cyprus is casting a shadow over former environment minister Costas Kadis, just as he seeks a prominent position in the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-is-not-at-risk-from-iran-s-ballistic-missiles
The recent escalation between Israel and Iran—marked by Tehran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel Tuesday night—and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon have raised concerns for the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-credit-rating-upgraded-due-to-strong-economy-and-lower-debt
Rating Agency Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI) has upgraded Cyprus’ Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and Short-Term FCR (ST FCR) to ‘BBB’ and ‘A2’, respectively, from ‘BBB-’ and ‘A3’, maintaining a positive outlook....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-urges-tighter-oversight-of-cypriot-service-providers-to-combat-financial-crime
Cypriot accountants and lawyers are under pressure from U.S. authorities to align with banking standards in combating financial crime. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-abolishes-planning-permission-for-low-risk-developments
According to a report by Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, effective October 2, 2024, Cyprus will eliminate the need for planning permission for low-risk developments, such as the construction of one or two residential units. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/127-236-people-in-cyprus-were-at-risk-of-poverty-in-2023
Nearly 14% of people in Cyprus were at risk of poverty in 2023, according to a new report from the Statistical Service of Cyprus. This means around 127,236 individuals lived on a yearly disposable income of €11,324 or less....
