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31. Greek-American representation in congress grows with six new members

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-american-representation-in-congress-grows-with-six-new-members

Six Greek-Americans have been elected to the US House of Representatives in Tuesday’s presidential election, evenly representing the Democratic and Republican parties and strengthening the community’s voice in Congress by one....

32. Cypriot society divided over Christodoulides’ high-profile visit with Biden

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-society-divided-over-christodoulides-high-profile-visit-with-biden

Last Sunday, as President Nikos Christodoulides faced internal scrutiny over his decision to address transparency in the institution's fund, managed by the First Lady, and the sudden transfer of Treasury Director General George Pantelis, an unexpected invitation made headlines....

33. Russia slaps Google with astronomical fine over YouTube bans on state media accounts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-slaps-google-with-astronomical-fine-over-youtube-bans-on-state-media-accounts

Google faces an astronomical fine reportedly exceeding two undecillion rubles – a figure followed by 36 zeros – after removing pro-government and state-run accounts from its YouTube platform, Russian state news agency Tass reported....

34. Cyprus to launch 'National Sanctions Unit'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-to-launch-national-sanctions-unit

Cyprus is set to establish a new National Sanctions Implementation Unit (NSIU) in the coming year, aiming to improve how financial sanctions are enforced in the country....

35. CBC urges banks to show social responsibility despite sector’s strength

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-urges-banks-to-show-social-responsibility-despite-sector-s-strength

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) released its annual Financial Stability Report for 2023 on Tuesday, indicating that the financial sector is overall strong and capable of handling unexpected challenges. ...

36. Putin urges Dollar ditch, but asks summit guests for Dollars and Euros

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-urges-dollar-ditch-but-asks-summit-guests-for-dollars-and-euros

Russian President Vladimir Putin is leading efforts to reduce global reliance on the US dollar by promoting "de-dollarization" at a summit with over 20 world leaders. ...

37. Spike in suspicious transactions as Cyprus freezes over €25 million in illicit assets

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/spike-in-suspicious-transactions-as-cyprus-freezes-over-€25-million-in-illicit-assets

Reports of suspicious transactions in Cyprus have risen sharply in 2023, reaching levels similar to those in 2021, as per a story by Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....

38. Israel targets Hezbollah-linked bank in air strikes on Beirut

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-targets-hezbollah-linked-bank-in-air-strikes-on-beirut

Israel launched multiple air strikes across Beirut and southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds, including branches of a bank accused of financially supporting the militant group. ...

39. Over 100 US troops deployed to Israel as war in Gaza escalates

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. ...

40. Ukraine imposes sanctions on Cypriot lawyer and associates

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-imposes-sanctions-on-cypriot-lawyer-and-associates

Ukraine has added several Cypriot individuals and companies to its sanctions list, including prominent lawyer Andreas Sofocleous and employees from his law firm, Andreas M. Sofocleous & Co LLC, which operates both in Cyprus and Ukraine....

41. Russians bypass sanctions in occupied areas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russians-bypass-sanctions-in-occupied-areas

Russians are leveraging the occupied territories to evade sanctions imposed by the European Union and other Western entities in response to the conflict in Ukraine, according to an article from the Dutch newspaper Het Parool. ...

42. EU takes Cyprus to court over tax law delays

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)....

43. Cyprus’ luxury resort tied to Russia’s $230M Magnitsky scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-luxury-resort-tied-to-russia-s-$230m-magnitsky-scandal

Cypriot police are close to completing an investigation into allegations connecting a luxury resort to one of Russia’s biggest financial scandals, the Magnitsky case, according to police officials....

44. Oil prices surge 4% after Iran fires missiles at Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oil-prices-surge-4-after-iran-fires-missiles-at-israel

Oil prices surged nearly 4% on Tuesday following Iran's ballistic missile attacks on Israel, launched in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon....

45. US urges tighter oversight of Cypriot service providers to combat financial crime

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. ...

46. Groups call for sanctions and boycott of Israel during Nicosia protest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groups-call-for-sanctions-and-boycott-of-israel-during-nicosia-protest

A protest took place Wednesday morning outside the "Doing Business with Israel" conference, organized by Invest Cyprus in Nicosia....

47. IRS experts aid Cyprus in combating money laundering

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/irs-experts-aid-cyprus-in-combating-money-laundering

In October 1931, notorious American gangster Al Capone was sentenced to 11 years in prison on five counts of tax evasion by the federal justice system, marking a pivotal moment in organized crime history in the U.S....

48. Meta bans major Russian state media outlets over influence operations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-bans-major-russian-state-media-outlets-over-influence-operations

Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has announced a global ban on several Russian state media outlets, including Rossiya Segodnya and RT....

49. US sanctions two Cypriots over spyware threat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sanctions-two-cypriots-over-spyware-threat

Two Cypriot individuals were included in the new designations issued on Monday by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)....

50. Russia expels six British diplomats, accusing them of espionage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-expels-six-british-diplomats-accusing-them-of-espionage

Russia has expelled six British diplomats, accusing them of espionage, in a move that escalates already strained relations between the two nations. The decision was made public Friday by Russian state media, although the expulsions occurred weeks ago....

51. FT: China slaps PwC with $62 Million fine and six-month ban

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-china-slaps-pwc-with-$62-million-fine-and-six-month-ban

Chinese authorities have hit PwC China with a hefty fine of $62 million and a six-month ban following a major scandal involving the collapsed property developer Evergrande, according to the Financial Times. ...

52. Supreme Court upholds decision to revoke Cyprus citizenship for Syrian businessman

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-upholds-decision-to-revoke-cyprus-citizenship-for-syrian-businessman

The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus has rejected an appeal by a Syrian businessman and his family against the government's decision to revoke their Cypriot citizenship. ...

53. Cyprus banks praised by US for stronger sanctions enforcement

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-praised-for-stronger-sanctions-enforcement-by-us

US sanctions imposed on entities and individuals in Cyprus are not targeting the country, but “oligarchs and arms traders” enabling “the Kremlin war machine” to continue the war in Ukraine......

54. Cypriot bank officials to present AML progress in U.S.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-bank-officials-to-present-aml-progress-in-u-s

Top officials from four major Cypriot banks are headed to the U.S. on Sept. 16 to present updates on their progress in anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, sanctions enforcement, and foreign account management. ...

55. U.S. seizes Venezuelan President Maduro’s private jet

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-seizes-venezuelan-president-maduro-s-private-jet

The United States has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of U.S. sanctions and other criminal activities....

56. Russian industrial giants warn of bankruptcy amid sanctions impact

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-industrial-giants-warn-of-bankruptcy-amid-sanctions-impact

More than 20 major Russian industrial companies, including those in the construction, automotive, and household appliance sectors, have warned they are on the brink of bankruptcy and could halt operations. In a letter to Anton Alikhanov......

57. Russian consulate in occupied Cyprus serves its 10,000th visitor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-consulate-in-occupied-cyprus-serves-its-10-000th-visitor

Russia has opened a new consulate office in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus to serve its growing expatriate community, which now numbers more than 50,000. ...

58. Russia opposes Turkish naval base plans in occupied Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-opposes-turkish-naval-base-plans-in-occupied-cyprus

Russia has expressed opposition to the militarization of the Eastern Mediterranean and supports a viable and just resolution to the Cyprus issue, as well as agreements that prevent any air connections with the Turkish-occupied areas, according to Yuri Pilipson......

59. J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk named in harassment complaint by Olympian Khelif

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/j-k-rowling-elon-musk-named-in-harassment-complaint-by-olympian-khelif

J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk have been named in a criminal complaint filed with French authorities, alleging "aggravated cyber harassment" against Algerian boxer and newly crowned Olympic champion Imane Khelif. ...

60. US extradites Russian citizen from Cyprus on high-tech export charges

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-extradites-russian-citizen-from-cyprus-on-high-tech-export-charges

The US has extradited Russian citizen Artur Petrov from Cyprus, where he faces 11 charges related to the illegal export of US-made microelectronic technology to Russia, the Russian state news agency TASS reported. ...

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