https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fortifying-digital-banks-and-battling-cyber-threats
The period we are going through raises serious concerns about the security of critical digital infrastructures. Among these, the most significant are those of banks, and in this direction...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-overcomes-gas-field-hurdles-eyes-eni-ceo-visit
Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou announced Wednesday that hurdles in the development plan for the ''Aphrodite'' gas field have been overcome, marking progress in Cyprus' energy ambitions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-pushes-forward-with-gaza-humanitarian-efforts
Our goal is not only to continue but also to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said in his statements on Tuesday, before an event of Anorthosis sports club on the anniversaries of March 25 and April 1 in Larnaca.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-extends-rent-program-to-assist-more-homeowners
The Cabinet has approved an expansion of beneficiaries for the Rent Relief Program against Installments, announced Finance Minister Makis Keravnos after the body's session.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhodes-island-initiates-special-visa-for-turkish-tourists
Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-admits-grave-mistake-in-airstrike-killing-british-volunteers
Three British aid workers killed in Gaza have been identified following an airstrike that Israel has acknowledged as a ''grave mistake.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mafia-state-author-stands-firm-i-can-back-up-every-word-with-evidence
Makarios Drousiotis, author of the book ''Mafia State,'' testified before the Anti-Corruption Authority under Gabrielle Louise McIntyre, with his session lasting a full four hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-official-under-fire-for-opposing-ny-resolution-on-cyprus-invasion
The Turkish Consul-General in New York, Reyhan Özgür, is facing criticism after sending a letter opposing a resolution about Turkey's invasion of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cablenet-breaks-the-10-market-share-barrier-in-mobile-contract-subscriptions
The market share report published by the Office of the Commissioner for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR) for the Electronic Communications market until the end of 2023 was fully aligned with Cablenet's 2023 financial performance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-among-19-642-new-registrants-for-elections
The latest count shows that 19,642 new voters have registered on the electoral rolls, Head of Electoral Service Menelaos Vasiliou told CNA on Tuesday, reminding that the deadline for registering ends at the end of the day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-to-recognize-palestinian-territories-as-state-by-july
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced today that Spain is set to recognize the Palestinian territories as a state by July. The declaration came during his Middle East tour, according to reports from Spanish press agencies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hungary-s-foreign-minister-tackles-eu-presidency-and-global-challenges
Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, begins a working visit to Cyprus on Tuesday 2 April 2024, following an invitation by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wave-of-500-migrants-arrive-in-cyprus-within-48-hours
Two boats carrying a total of 68 migrants arrived in Cyprus during the night.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sofia-and-bucharest-airports-open-doors-to-schengen-zone
Airports in Sofia and Bucharest on Sunday removed passport check points for those departing to or arriving from most European Union member states as Bulgaria and Romania partially joined the Schengen open-travel zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-ngo-workers-killed-in-gaza-during-israeli-attack
World Central Kitchen (WCK), a renowned food charity founded by Chef José Andrés, reported that seven of its workers were killed during an Israeli attack in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-$175m-bond-halts-ny-fraud-case-collection
Former President Donald Trump has taken action in his New York civil fraud case, posting a $175 million bond on Monday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-reform-proposals-spark-concern-among-small-states
Germany and France are pushing for significant reforms within the European Union, including the abolition of unanimous decision-making and a reduction in the number of Commissioners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-urges-eu-action-amid-migration-crisis
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized Tuesday the urgency of the migration crisis, seeking intervention from the European Commission to stem the flow of irregular Syrian migrants from Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/king-charles-iii-given-two-years-to-live-according-to-reports
With King Charles III of Britain battling pancreatic cancer, funeral arrangements have been set, named "Operation Menai Bridge" akin to Queen Elizabeth II's ceremonies, dubbed "Operation London Bridge." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-insurance-organization-fines-40-providers-€80k
The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) has imposed fines totaling 80 thousand euros on over 40 health providers in 2023 for abuses within the General Healthcare System (GHS), according to data obtained by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-court-sentences-man-to-10-years-for-rape-conviction
The Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca imposed sentences today on a 67-year-old man, with the highest being 10 years for the crime of raping a woman.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-sneak-peek-of-landmark-nicosia-s-new-spa-and-wellness-facilities
As progress continues on The Landmark Nicosia, the capital's premier lifestyle destination, MHV unveils exclusive glimpses of the forthcoming spa and indoor wellness facilities. Set to reopen under Marriott's Autograph Collection, the revitalized hotel promises a fusion of modern luxury and Cypriot heritage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tougher-regulations-loom-for-tobacco-heat-sticks-in-europe
European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers’ new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were designed to exploit just months after their launch.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mykonos-faces-tourism-crisis-amid-declining-numbers
Despite promising signs for other parts of the country as regards the number of flights and seat bookings for the 2024 tourism season, Mykonos is seeing a decline in both indices for the second year in a row.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-takes-helm-of-us-propeller-club-in-limassol
In a significant announcement, the Propeller Club of the United States, Limassol, revealed that the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fbi-in-cyprus
By enlisting the help of the FBI – as announced recently – Cyprus is making an effort to deal with the problem of corruption that has been a blight on the country’s reputation for so many years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-you-ready-to-lose-an-hour-of-sleep
Get ready to adjust your clocks because daylight saving time is making its comeback this Sunday, March 31st....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/journalist-who-filmed-navalny-s-last-video-now-in-police-custody
In a troubling development for press freedom in Russia, Antonina Favorskaya, a journalist renowned for her coverage of opposition leader Alexei Navalny......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legal-maneuvering-clouds-thanasis-inquest-verdict-on-may-10th
In a culmination of legal proceedings, the coroner's inquest into the death of 26-year-old national guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou concluded today, with a decision slated for May 10th.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-strengthens-social-safety-net-with-nationwide-social-worker-program
In a move aimed at bolstering the country's social safety net, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides announced a nationwide expansion of the Neighbourhood Social Workers' Programme....
