https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exodus-to-cyprus-as-israelis-escape-hamas-fallout
In quieter times, the four-storey building that houses the Jewish community centre in the heart of Larnaca is an oasis of peace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurozone-economic-snapshot-november-13-2023
Inflation in the Eurozone, which stood at 10.6% in October 2022, has decreased to 2.9% in October 2023, sparking optimism among central bankers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/babies-among-12-dead-in-israel-hamas-fuel-dispute
Hamas has denied refusing an offer of fuel from Israel for Gaza's biggest hospital, which the World Health Organisation says is "not functioning" due to bombing and gunfire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-challenge-to-open-gaza-s-maritime-path
Cyprus' proposal for a maritime humanitarian corridor to Gaza is gaining momentum in European discussions. However, practical challenges tied to the port situation in the besieged Palestinian area have kept the effort in a preliminary stage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-leader-reveals-new-weapons-in-border-clashes-with-israel
The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said Saturday his fighters have introduced new weapons, including a missile with a heavy warhead in the ongoing fighting along the Lebanon-Israel border, adding that they will keep using the tense frontier to pressure Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-unleashes-4-boost-for-retirees
In a significant move to enhance the well-being of pensioners, Labor and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou declared a nearly 4% increase in basic pensions for the upcoming year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/financial-tsunami-looms-as-limassol-court-decision-sends-shockwaves-through-cyprus
In a potentially precedent-setting decision, the Limassol District Court has upheld its initial ruling in favor of a Russian depositor of the People's Bank, potentially exposing the state to financial implications of up to 2-3 billion euros....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-celebrates-65-years-of-success-in-cyprus
This year marks 65 years of continuous successful presence for Deloitte in Cyprus. The company celebrated 65 years of ''making an impact that matters'' at an event held on 2 November, in the presence of all partners and staff. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-confronts-alarming-rise-in-children-s-mental-health-struggles
A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals alarming rates of mental health issues among children in Cyprus. One in three or one in four children, both globally and locally, report recurring mental health challenges more than once a week, according to the WHO Health Behaviour in School-aged Children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-unveils-bold-five-stage-plan-for-gaza-s-humanitarian-lifeline
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Christodoulides, took center stage at the International Humanitarian Conference on Gaza, presenting the intricacies of the ''Amalthea'' Initiative. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/photovoltaics-for-all-scheme-launches-€30m-fund
The public will be able to start submitting applications on January 2024 for a scheme to install photovoltaics, dubbed "Photovoltaics for All", with a budget of €30 million, which is expected to correspond to 6,000 applications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-depositor-triumphs-over-laiki-bank-s-2013-haircut
The Legal Service, on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus and the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), will appeal the decision of the Limassol District Court, which awarded compensation to a depositor of the former Laiki Bank for the 2013 deposit haircut, according to CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-commission-demands-turkey-s-commitment-to-un-framework-on-cyprus
The European Commission’s annual report on Turkey’s EU accession process, presented in Brussels on Wednesday, stressed the need for a Cyprus settlement based on a bizonal bicommunal federation as the only solution that is acceptable by the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-force-faces-renewed-criticism-after-recent-tragedies
The debate on the problems in the police force, which was a hot topic in the public sphere last week due to the two fatal attacks that occurred in a short span of time, was reignited on Wednesday, when all the relevant officials, led by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou and the Chief of Police, Stelios Papatheodorou, met in the Parliament's Institutions Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-ways-to-boost-cyprus-economy-and-competitiveness
The Cyprus economy needs seven important pillars to respond to the increasingly volatile environment, achieve greater growth, gain a more resilient and competitive economy, and develop innovation and more growth potential, according to PwC CEO Philippos Soseilos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-stands-firm-against-long-term-israeli-presence-in-gaza
The United States emphasized its opposition to a new long-term occupation of the Gaza Strip by Israel on Tuesday, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that his country would assume "overall responsibility for security" in the enclave after the recent conflict with the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bhutan-becomes-first-to-100-vaccinate-street-dogs
Many countries have an overwhelming amount of street dogs, but sterilization and vaccination programs are a great way to keep these populations under control....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aid-to-gaza-gets-green-light-from-us-state-department
The provision of aid and any country’s ability to do so to the Palestinian people in Gaza would be a good thing, the US State Department has said on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-government-s-€85-4m-move-shakes-aegean-airlines
Aegean Airlines on Monday announced that the Hellenic Republic submitted notification of its intention to exercise the rights granted by all the warrants it holds concerning the company’s shares on November 3, 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-advocates-extended-security-responsibility-in-gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will have ''overall security responsibility'' in Gaza for an "indefinite period" after its war with Hamas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-aims-for-cyprus-gaza-humanitarian-route
Efforts to establish a maritime humanitarian corridor between Cyprus and Gaza continue on a technocratic and diplomatic level, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agios-silas-wildfire-sparks-emergency-response
A wildfire ignited on Monday afternoon in the vicinity of Agios Silas, Limassol, Cyprus, threatening dry grasslands and wild vegetation. The incident was reported to local authorities, and an immediate response was initiated to contain the blaze....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-mental-health-services-focus-on-prevention
In a world where the challenges of modern life continue to escalate, the importance of comprehensive mental health services cannot be overstated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-charts-humanitarian-path-for-gaza-with-us-secretary-of-state
President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, presented a detailed document outlining the steps planned by the Cypriot Authorities for providing humanitarian aid to Gaza during his meeting with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/two-week-lifeline-as-aphrodite-negotiations-extend-amid-deadlock
With the deadline for Chevron's proposal on the ''Aphrodite'' reservoir set to expire on Sunday, November 5, negotiations between the Republic of Cyprus and the consortium of ''12'' (Chevron, Shell, NewMed) led by the American giant for the development of the reservoir seem to remain in a deadlock. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-chosen-for-eu-s-intelligent-cities-challenge
According to a press release issued by the Municipality of Nicosia, "the proposal has been selected to receive guidance from Commission experts for the creation of Local Green Deals, placing Nicosia at the forefront of the green and digital transition"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fitch-upgrades-hellenic-s-long-term-rating-to-bb-with-stable-outlook
In a recent announcement, Fitch Ratings raised Hellenic Bank's long-term rating from "BB-" to "BB+" and assigned a stable outlook to the bank. The agency also upgraded the bank's Viability Rating (VR) to "bb+" from "bb-."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-leader-blames-hamas-for-october-7-attack
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivered a significant speech following four weeks of conflict in Gaza, addressing the ongoing war's regional implications and expressing support for Hamas' actions...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-welcomes-the-museum-of-the-moon-by-luke-jerram
An extraordinary and captivating event is set to grace the coastal city of Larnaca, as the organizers of the Larnaca Biennale prepare to unveil a remarkable experience that will bring the moon closer to Earth, albeit metaphorically....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-israeli-army-on-very-high-alert-along-the-northern-border-with-lebanon
The Israeli army has announced a state of "very high alert" along the country's northern border with Lebanon. They have also stated their readiness to respond to any incident that may occur in the region....