https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-governor-herodotou-reveals-breakthrough-in-digital-finance
The Central Bank of Cyprus has completed the tender for a new digital platform for customer compliance, said CBC Governor Constantinos Herodotou, speaking at an event organized by the Association of Cyprus Electronic Money and Payment Institutions, on Thursday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-protects-consumers-against-unlawful-practices
In a unanimous decision, the plenary session of the Parliament has approved a groundbreaking harmonizing law aimed at empowering consumers to protect their collective interests effectively....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yet-another-incident-of-school-violence-now-in-larnaca
On Thursday (28/09), a disturbing incident of violence transpired at a school in Larnaca, intensifying concerns surrounding student safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/embracing-the-digital-change-in-education
In the modern age, one of the paramount areas that demands digital transformation is education....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-approves-24-hour-care-facilities-for-disabled-adults
The Council of Ministers has given its nod to a proposal by the Ministry of Social Welfare, paving the way for the acquisition of five buildings designated for 24-hour care facilities for adults with disabilities. Deputy Minister Marilena Evangelou made this announcement following the Council of Ministers' meeting on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/california-takes-bold-step-towards-gender-neutral-school-bathrooms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring K-12 schools to provide gender-neutral bathrooms by July 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/were-test-monkey-deaths-concealed-in-neuralink-trials
Following last week's announcement by Elon Musk regarding the recruitment of human test subjects for Neuralink trials, questions arose regarding the accuracy of his earlier statement claiming that monkeys involved in the experiments had not experienced fatalities due to the implants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/gatwick-airport-cuts-flights-amid-covid-outbreak
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/no-fee-increases-for-2024-at-larnaca-marina
Kition Ocean Holdings announced on Thursday that there will be no increases in berthing fees for recreational boat owners at Larnaca Marina in 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whatsapp-users-beware-of-password-scam
The Cybercrime Sub-Directorate has issued a warning to citizens regarding a concerning trend of suspicious messages related to password hacking on Social Media, with a particular focus on WhatsApp....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/giorkatzis-to-run-for-president-of-nicosia-district-council
The candidate for the position of President of Nicosia District Council in the upcoming local government elections on 9 June 2024 is being seriously considered by the Mayor of Nicosia, Constantinos Yiorkatzis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/halloumi-exports-hit-€112-million-mark
The demand for halloumi, Cyprus’ renowned cheese, in foreign markets is steadily growing with exports in the first four months of 2023 amounting to €112 million, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment, Petros Xenofontos has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holocaust-memorials-under-attack-amidst-german-far-right-rise
Surveys show that hardcore political beliefs are spreading beyond traditionally right-wing demographic groups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senator-menendez-rejects-bribery-charges-calls-them-baseless
US Senator Bob Menendez on Friday vehemently rejected the bribery offenses he and his wife were charged with by federal prosecutors in connection with their relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, calling them “baseless.”...
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/officials-unveil-bold-dual-vaccination-strategy
Cyprus' Ministry of Health has unveiled its vaccination strategy for the upcoming fall/winter season, targeting COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. Key highlights include:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/musk-s-neuralink-calling-for-human-test-subjects
Elon Musk’s controversial biotechnology startup Neuralink opened up recruitment for its first human clinical trial Tuesday, according to a company blog....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/focus-on-growth-employment-control-and-surplus-in-the-2024-budget
The 2024 state budget to be tabled to the Council of Ministers for approval next week will have three key characteristics, Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos told CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-considers-making-face-covering-in-protests-a-crime
DISY is set to present a proposal to amend the Penal Code to criminalize participating in demonstrations while deliberately concealing one's identity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/airlift-saves-62-year-old-ailing-passenger-in-cyprus
In a carefully coordinated operation overseen by the Larnaca Search and Rescue Coordination Center (KSΕD), a 62-year-old patient was safely transported to Paphos General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-remove-speed-bumps-introduce-cameras-for-safer-roads
The Ministry of Transport in Cyprus is planning to remove speed bumps from roads, except for those located near schools. Minister Alexis Vafeades confirmed this intention, as reported by the website "Offsite News." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-encryption-shields-child-abusers-in-shadows
Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to roll out encrypted messaging on his platforms will let child abusers “hide in the dark”, according to a government campaign urging the tech billionaire to halt the move....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/consumers-revolt-as-rising-prices-trigger-surge-in-complaints
In recent months, the Pancyprian Consumers Association has been inundated with consumer complaints, particularly following the reinstatement of excise duty on fuel and the termination of electricity subsidies. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/corruption-and-desperation-forge-a-new-path-to-cyprus
A new migratory route to Cyprus has emerged this summer, with increased departures from Syria to Cyprus surpassing those from Lebanon, according to a report by Open Democracy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-minister-addresses-un-on-pyla-and-cyprus-problem
Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos began his contacts in New York, on the sidelines of the High Level Week of the 78th UN General Assembly.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-vafeadis-targets-unpaid-camera-fines
The Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadis, showed his dedication to finding solutions during yesterday's meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farewell-to-self-serve-soda-at-mcdonald-s
Testing out all the possible soda combinations at your local McDonald’s will one day become a thing of the past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€5-000-fines-for-obstructing-mobile-cameras
In an effort to combat the growing problem of obstruction of mobile camera operators on roadways, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, has revealed a new bill that seeks to criminalize such behavior....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-to-ban-american-xl-bully-dogs
American XL bully dogs are a danger to communities and will be banned, Rishi Sunak has vowed after a man was mauled to death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/k-treppides-co-ltd-cyprus-financial-market-recovery-or-impending-closure-uncovering-hidden-risks