https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-celebrated-the-opening-of-its-3rd-store-in-paphos-and-21st-store-in-cyprus
In a major expansion of its retail network, Lidl Cyprus opened its newest store in the Neon Mall of Pafos on Wednesday 24 July, marking the 3rd Lidl store in a row in the Paphos district and the 21st in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyriacos-kokkinos-appointed-to-european-institute-of-innovation-technology-board
Kyriacos Kokkinos, Former Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Technology has been appointed by the European Commissioner for Innovation......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-july-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-cyprus-securities-and-exchange-commission
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-signs-€50-million-contract-for-smart-meters
A €50 mln contract for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (ΑΜΙ) was signed on Wednesday between the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyriakides-secures-eu-health-funding-for-bosnia-and-herzegovina
Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides signed on behalf of the European Commission an association agreement of Bosnia and Herzegovina with theEU4Health programme, according to a press release....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multiple-violations-on-pervolia-beaches
An official from the Office of the Environment Commissioner has uncovered several violations on the beaches of Pervolia, including unauthorized shacks operating as bars, use of electricity, absence of a lifeguard tower, and vehicle movement on the beaches....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turn-your-land-or-roof-into-income-and-help-combat-climate-change
As the world grapples with the intensifying effects of climate change, marked by record-breaking temperatures from June 2023 onwards, the call to shift towards sustainable practices has never been more urgent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/online-booking-scams-skyrocket
Scams involving online booking platforms have exploded over the past 18 months, with fraudsters increasingly targeting tourists, according to a report by Kathimerini.gr....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economy-soars-as-tech-takes-the-lead-while-real-estate-trails
Cyprus' economy is showing impressive growth at the start of 2024, with the biggest gains coming from the tech and services sectors, Kathimerini's Anna Polyviou reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/market-changes-eurobank-s-move-and-economic-struggles
Bank of Cyprus shares were delisted from the Athens Stock Exchange following the 2013 financial crisis and the turbulent merger with Laiki Bank, including the depositor haircut...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-commemorates-half-a-century-since-turkish-invasion
Half a century has passed since the tragic morning of July 20, 1974, when Turkish forces invaded Cyprus, marking the start of a prolonged period of death, destruction, and occupation that persists to this day. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-land-registry-hit-by-major-cyberattack
A coordinated cyberattack has struck the Greek Land Registry, compromising one of its databases containing property ownership information across the country. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airports-unaffected-by-global-software-outage
Airports in Cyprus remain operational and unaffected by the major technical problems caused by software linked to Microsoft that has disrupted services for banks, airlines, media, and other public sectors worldwide. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-extends-ev-charging-grants-by-two-months
The deadline for applications for the second phase of the "Electrification with 1000" grant program has been extended by two months, now closing on September 30, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., the Department of Electromechanical Services announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-economist-the-division-of-cyprus-looks-indefinite
As Cyprus marks the 50th anniversary of its division, a resolution to the longstanding conflict remains elusive. Despite decades of diplomatic efforts, the island remains split between its Greek south and Turkish north, with the status quo appearing increasingly permanent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-tells-customers-to-arrive-3-hours-early-amid-global-it-outage
Wizz Air has advised passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flights today due to disruptions caused by a global IT system outage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/unlock-low-fares-while-traveling-in-the-summer-with-wizz
Wizz Air, Europe’s largest and the most sustainable airline globally*, announces that Cyprus has officially joined the rest of the countries in offering WIZZ MultiPass, Europe's first flight subscription plan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/microsoft-365-and-azure-hit-by-global-it-outage
A widespread IT outage hit banks, media outlets, and airlines on Friday, causing significant disruptions at airports and grounding flights worldwide.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-parliament-urges-recognition-of-northern-cyprus-as-independent-state
In a resolution marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Attila, the Turkish parliament has called on the international community to recognize the occupied territories in Northern Cyprus as an independent state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-costs-of-utilities-and-dining-out-are-hitting-home
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) in Cyprus remained steady at 3% in June, according to data released on Wednesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-accused-of-racist-discrimination-over-olympic-hijab-ban
France is under fire for barring its athletes from wearing hijabs at the upcoming Paris Olympics, a move critics call 'racist gender discrimination'....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/american-medical-center-expands-to-limassol
The American Medical Center (AMC)/American Heart Institute (AHI) is expanding its presence in Limassol with a new private hospital, marking a significant milestone as the institution celebrates its 25th anniversary, according to a report by Anna Polyviou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-tech-professionals-flock-to-cyprus-despite-sanctions
A recent study by the PACE think tank has underscored the profound transformation of Cyprus' economy amid Western sanctions and the aftermath......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-will-build-a-naval-base-in-mari-with-greek-support
The Minister of Defense, Vasilis Palmas, confirmed reports regarding the construction of a naval base in Mari, during an interview on SPOR FM 95’s ''Diaspora News.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/july-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-cyprus-securities-and-exchange-commission
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-celebrates-8m-passengers-milestone-at-larnaca-airport
Wizz Air, the most sustainable airline globally*, is delighted to announce a significant milestone at Larnaka International Airport, with the airline reaching 8 million passengers traveling to and from Larnaka International Airport since commencing operations in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mykonos-matt-damon-caught-in-hoax-bomb-scare
Hollywood actor Matt Damon found himself amidst a hoax bomb scare on Saturday night while vacationing on the Greek island of Mykonos with his wife, Luciana Barroso....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/50-years-since-the-1974-coup-in-cyprus
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the July 15, 1974, coup d'état in Cyprus, orchestrated by the junta regime in Athens with the participation of EOKA B'....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-surges-in-high-speed-internet-and-tech-jobs
Cyprus is making notable progress in its digital transformation, with coverage of very high capacity networks (VHCN) reaching 77.1% in 2023, a 28.5% increase from the previous year, according to the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-boomed-in-2022-with-more-jobs-and-better-services
Cyprus saw a widespread boost in economic activity last year, according to the latest Services and Transport Survey by Cyprus' statistical agency....
