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421. The hypocrisy over Varosha

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-hypocrisy-over-varosha

The news of three hotels owned by Greek Cypriots being sold to a Turkish Cypriot entrepreneur in Varosha summarizes our ongoing hypocrisy in the Cyprus issue, both in terms of the displaced and the property aspect in the negotiations....

422. ChatGPT shares grim predictions of how humanity could be wiped out

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chatgpt-shares-grim-predictions-of-how-humanity-could-be-wiped-out

As tech experts warn that the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, OpenAI's ChatGPT weighed in with its own predictions on how humanity could be wiped off the face of the Earth....

423. Russia blames US for drone attack

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-blames-us-for-drone-attack

Russia attacked several Ukrainian cities with explosive drones overnight, though Ukraine said Thursday that it had managed to shoot most of them down. Russia called the attack payback for what it claims was an alleged attempt by Ukraine to attack the Kremlin in Moscow using drones on Wednesday....

424. Commissioner in Cyprus to probe Russian asset freeze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commissioner-in-cyprus-to-probe-russian-asset-freeze

Commissioner Reynders will request information on the total value of the assets of 'Russian oligarchs' in Cyprus that have been frozen by the authorities he told Cyprus News Agency in an interview, noting that so far, according to official figures 104 million euros in assets have been frozen, which is considered a low amount...

425. AI pioneer regrets contribution to field, quits Google over concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-pioneer-regrets-contribution-to-field-quits-google-over-concerns

The man often touted as the godfather of AI has quit Google, citing concerns over the flood of fake information, videos and photos online and the possibility for AI to upend the job market....

426. Labor Minister proposes compromise on CoLA issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labor-minister-proposes-compromise-on-cola-issue

Labour Minister Yiannis Panagiotou presented a mediation proposal on the CoLA issue to trade unions and employers' organizations on Friday morning (28/04)....

427. Finance Minister requests containment of lending rates for housing loans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-requests-containment-of-lending-rates-for-housing-loans

The Finance Minister of Cyprus, Makis Keravnos, has written letters to the Director General of the Cyprus Banks Association and the Director General of the Association of Credit Acquisition Companies and Credit Facility Managers, requesting measures to control rising lending rates for serviceable loans up to €350,000....

428. From troublesome youth to social responsibility

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-troublesome-youth-to-social-responsibility

In my youth, I was what you would call a troublesome young man who loved firecrackers. It wasn't just because of where I grew up in my mother's village in Greece, where military history was celebrated, and almost all of my family's ancestors had died for faith and country, from Orlofika to the Korean Expeditionary Force....

429. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Sustainable Finance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/k-treppides-co-ltd-sustainable-finance

Sustainability is the key to a better, healthier, and more viable future as it improves the quality of our lives with the use of natural resources which protect our ecosystem in general. By taking into consideration the three pillars of economic viability, environmental protection, and social well-being, we can preserve the future generations’ needs while, from a corporate perspective, the development of sustainable strategies can lead to a company’s longevity....

430. Dead loved ones could be uploaded to your computer by end of year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dead-loved-ones-could-be-uploaded-to-your-computer-by-end-of-year

You may soon be able to catch up with friends and relatives who have passed away — on your computer....

431. Greek and Turk connect over tombstone in Istanbul

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-turk-connect-over-tombstone-in-istanbul

Kerem Soyyilmaz knew very little about the 1923 population exchange between Greece and Turkey but felt such a strong urge to investigate after discovering in the summer of 2017 a marble slab with an inscription in Greek...

432. President walks the talk in fight against cancer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-walks-the-talk-in-fight-against-cancer

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides kicked off the 48th Christodoula march to raise awareness against cancer, vowing that his government will continue to be present in the longest-ever running campaign to ease human suffering on issues associated with cancer, supporting the efforts of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society...

433. Deputy Minister of Research discusses efforts to create a modern digital state

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-minister-of-research-discusses-efforts-to-create-a-modern-digital-state

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Philippos Hadjizacharia, discussed the country's efforts to modernize its public administration and create a digital state at an event in Nicosia....

434. Lack of legal protection in EU adoptions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/lack-of-legal-protection-in-eu-adoptions

Intercountry adoption is the adoption of a child habitually resident in one state by parents habitually resident in another state, as defined in Article 2 of the 1993 Hague Convention, which ensures cross-border recognition of adoptions. However, in practice, additional procedures are required for its recognition in certain States, including EU Member States....

435. Cypriot professor Phoebe Koundouri honored for contribution to Science

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-professor-phoebe-koundouri-honored-for-contribution-to-science

On Thursday, the 23rd of March, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was awarded the Academy of Athens Excellence in Science Award 2023 for her contribution to the advancement of the Science of the Marine Environment by the President of the Academy of Athens, Michael-Konstantinos Stathopoulos, and the Secretary-General, Christos Zerefos....

436. Bullying in Cyprus - From awareness to action

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/bullying-in-cyprus-from-awareness-to-action

As a researcher and Ph.D. candidate studying the crime of bullying against minors from a criminal and criminological perspective in Cyprus, I am deeply concerned about the increase in bullying in our country. ...

437. Cyprus to surpass 1 million people while EU population to decrease by 6% by 2100

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-surpass-1-million-people-while-eu-population-to-decrease-by-6-by-2100

According to the latest population projections issued by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, the population of the bloc will decrease by 6% between 1 January 2022 and 1 January 2100, equivalent to 27.3 million fewer people. The population of Cyprus on the other hand is expected to pass 1 million by 2100....

438. Ethics group says Chat GPT 4 a risk to privacy and public safety

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ethics-group-says-chat-gpt-4-a-risk-to-privacy-and-public-safety

The tech ethics group Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policy is asking the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to stop OpenAI from issuing new commercial releases of GPT-4, ...

439. Herodotou: 'European banking system in good health'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/herodotou-european-banking-system-in-good-health

Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) Constantinos Herodotou said on Wednesday that there’s concern that the banking problems with some European banks could evolve into something bigger....

440. Keravnos urges banks to restructure loans and keep rates low

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/keravnos-urges-banks-to-restructure-loans-and-keep-rates-low

Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has urged banks to restructure loans, maintain low lending rates and bank charges, and increase deposit rates in light of continued basic rate hikes by Central Banks. He warned that otherwise the government "would make different thoughts."...

441. How communication affects safety

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-communication-affects-safety

A workshop on communication and its impact on safety issues such as road collisions and industrial accidents was organized by the CERIDES Research Centre of the European University Cyprus in cooperation with the Cyprus Police....

442. 'Structural Integrity Certificates' should be made mandatory

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/structural-integrity-certificates-should-be-made-mandatory

The recent earthquakes in neighboring countries, as well as the aftershocks, felt in Cyprus, have brought to the forefront what we have been saying for years: the need to check the suitability of all our buildings on a regular basis....

443. Partnership between New York Times and Kathimerini turns 25

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/partnership-between-new-york-times-and-kathimerini-turns-25

Aristides Alafouzos, the late owner of Kathimerini, loved challenges. In 1988, a critical period for the Greek press, he bought Kathimerini, ensuring that the prestige and integrity of this historic newspaper would be preserved. ...

444. Meta lays off another 10,000 workers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-lays-off-another-10-000-workers

Meta, the parent company of social media giant Facebook, has announced it will cut another 10,000 jobs as part of a company-wide restructuring effort....

445. British High Commissioner visits Voice for Autism, makes donation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-high-commissioner-visits-voice-for-autism-makes-donation

British High Commissioner in Nicosia, Irfan Siddiq, visited recently the Nicosia-based NGO, Voice for Autism to see first-hand the brilliant work carried out in support of young people of the community, a press release by the High Commission says....

446. TechIsland Association Launches the 1st Annual TechIsland Awards to recognize outstanding contributions to the tech industry in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-association-launches-the-1st-annual-techisland-awards-to-recognize-outstanding-contributions-to-the-tech-industry-in-cyprus

The TechIsland Association is excited to announce the launch of the TechIsland Awards, a new annual award program designed to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals, companies, and projects that are making a significant impact on the development and growth of the tech and innovation industry in Cyprus....

447. Number of children being investigated for sexual abuse in Cyprus still high

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/number-of-children-being-investigated-for-sexual-abuse-in-cyprus-still-high

The number of children referred for investigation for sexual abuse has remained consistently above 400 for the past two years, according to the "Hope For Children" CRC Policy Center (HFC), ...

448. Police seize close to 100K bangers ahead of Easter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-seize-close-to-100k-bangers-ahead-of-easter

Three local men were arrested on Sunday in Paphos after they were caught in the act of possessing and transporting illegal fireworks, as police try to disrupt the supply chain ahead of Greek Easter holidays...

449. Nicosia among small European cities of the future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-among-small-european-cities-of-the-future

Nicosia ranks first in the category of small European cities of the future for human capital and lifestyle, according to the results of the European Cities & Regions of the Future 2023 global ranking....

450. Happy International Women's Day - Let's talk about men!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/happy-international-women-s-day-let-s-talk-about-men

Every time International Women’s Day approaches, we hear the usual dissenting voices. “Do we really have to celebrate Women’s Day?” followed by “Why don’t we celebrate Men’s Day also?”. The answer is quite simple: We do celebrate Men’s Day, every year on November 19....

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