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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-right-freedom-party-wins-big-in-austria-election
Austria's political landscape has entered a period of uncertainty following the far-right Freedom Party’s (FPÖ) historic success in Sunday’s general election......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-migrant-surge-as-war-in-lebanon-intensifies
A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrikes-kill-492-in-lebanon-deadliest-day-since-2006
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated to its most lethal point in years on Monday, as Israeli airstrikes killed 492 people in Lebanon......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-shares-surge-4-6-on-first-day-back-in-athens
Bank of Cyprus shares surged on their first day of trading at the Athens Exchange, reaching €5.00, marking a notable return to the Greek financial market after seven years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-and-israel-trade-heavy-fire-as-conflict-escalates
Hezbollah and Israel exchanged intense fire Sunday, with the Lebanese militant group launching rockets deep into northern Israel following one of the heaviest bombardments of the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-eyed-penguin-crowned-bird-of-the-year
In a competition free from the controversies of previous years, one of the world's rarest penguins, the yellow-eyed hoiho, has been named New Zealand's Bird of the Year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/building-permits-surge-150-in-june-amid-major-reform
Building permits issued in Cyprus saw a massive 150% jump in June 2024 compared to the same month last year, as authorities worked to clear a backlog ahead of a major reform. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/floods-across-europe-kill-16-evacuations-intensify
Torrential rain and severe flooding in central and eastern Europe have claimed at least 16 lives, with numerous individuals still missing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canada-taps-cyprus-expertise-for-migrant-and-repatriation-efforts
Canada is leveraging Cyprus’s experience in managing migrant and refugee needs amid a surge in global displacement, Canadian Ambassador for Women, Peace, and Security Jacqueline O’Neill said Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-invests-€100m-to-end-power-project-deadlock-with-greece
Negotiators see a potential breakthrough to end the deadlock over the Crete-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, following discussions on Tuesday in Nicosia and continued talks via teleconference on Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/austria-named-world-s-most-overcrowded-tourist-spot
Austria has been identified as the world's most overcrowded tourist destination, with nearly four tourists per resident....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-jams-hit-hard-as-schools-reopen
As the new school year begins, Cyprus is grappling with severe traffic congestion, highlighting a longstanding issue that intensifies with the return of students to their classrooms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/harris-surges-in-polls-but-faces-key-test-in-first-debate-with-trump
The June 27 debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump marked a turning point in the race, leading to Biden's exit from the campaign on July 21. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oil-and-potatoes-lead-price-hikes-in-august
Olive oil and potatoes saw the steepest price increases in August 2024, according to the latest data from the Cyprus Consumer Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sba-police-urge-vigilance-amid-rise-in-thefts
The Sovereign Base Area Police are warning farm, home and business owners to be vigilant in securing their properties, following a recent surge in acquisitive crime, mostly theft....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-surge-in-online-scams
Online scams are becoming a serious issue in Cyprus, with recent data revealing a sharp increase in fraudulent activities. In the past 25 days, authorities have reported eight significant fraud cases, totaling over half a million euros in losses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-higher-borrowing-costs-lower-deposit-rates-in-july
Interest rates on consumer loans and mortgages in Cyprus increased in July, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The rate for consumer credit climbed to 6.67% from 6.18% in June, while the rate for home loans rose to 4.59% from 4.52%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-bank-s-profits-surge-amid-higher-lending-rates
Hellenic Bank, Cyprus’ second-largest lender, has had a strong start to 2024, reporting a net profit of €189 million in the first half of the year—a solid 18% increase from last year. This boost in profit is mainly due to a 30% rise in interest income, driven by higher European Central Bank (ECB) interest rates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-revenue-boosts-cyprus-surplus-to-€702-5-million
The Republic of Cyprus recorded a significant fiscal surplus of €702.5 million for the period of January to July 2024, according to preliminary General Government fiscal results, released on Friday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/gold-hits-historic-$1-million-per-bar-milestone
For the first time, the value of a gold bar has reached $1 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-intensifies-fight-against-illicit-tobacco-trade
The illicit tobacco trade in Ukraine, one of Europe's most prominent black markets for cigarettes, is sending shockwaves through the economies of neighboring countries,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-mosquito-day-deadly-dengue-surges-worldwide
World Mosquito Day, observed annually on August 20, serves as a crucial reminder of the dangers posed by mosquito-borne diseases and the ongoing global efforts to combat them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monkeypox-outbreak-over-500-dead-who-sounds-alarm
Last Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the escalating spread of the so-called "monkeypox" virus in Africa as a global health emergency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-contests-and-phishing-scams-surge-warns-cyprus-consumers-association
The Cyprus Consumers Association (CSC) has issued a warning about a surge in consumer fraud, where cunning individuals employ various tricks to extort money from unsuspecting victims. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ongoing-wildfire-battle-attica-firefighters-tackle-new-outbreaks
Firefighting efforts are ongoing through the night to control wildfires in northeast Attica, primarily affecting the Mount Penteli and Lake Marathon areas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trade-deficit-slashed-by-20-in-2024-amid-falling-imports
Cyprus saw its trade deficit shrink by over 20% in the first half of 2024, according to the latest data from the Statistical Service. The trade deficit, which is the difference between what the country imports and exports, fell to €3.57 billion, down from €4.48 billion during the same period in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-takes-lead-in-crisis-prep-for-lebanon-evacuation
The Republic of Cyprus is closely monitoring regional developments as tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Iranian strike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-permits-surge-8-5-in-early-2024
Building permits issued during the period January-May 2024 went up by 8.5%, according to data published on Wednesday by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-deputy-minister-green-line-will-not-become-migration-route
Cyprus Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection Nicolas Ioannides stated today that the Green Line, which divides the island, should not become a migration route. Ioannides emphasized that Cyprus does not want the Green Line to function as a border for migrant flows....
