https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inflation-slows-to-0-7-in-september-due-to-falling-oil-prices
Inflation hit a three-year low due to the fall in oil prices in September 2024, rising at a rate of 0.7%, according to data released by the Statistical Service on Thursday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in September 2024 increased by 0.38 units to 118.48 units compared to 118.10 units in August 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-braces-for-uncontrolled-migration-amid-middle-east-crisis
Greece is bracing for a potential wave of uncontrolled migration, a concern highlighted during Wednesday’s meeting of the country’s National Security Council (KYSYEA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/45-cypriots-set-to-return-from-lebanon-via-greek-military-aircraft
Forty-five Cypriots have expressed interest in being repatriated from Lebanon, according to Theodoros Gotsis, Press Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/30-boats-arrive-in-ayia-napa-from-lebanon-as-evacuations-continue
Boats from Lebanon are arriving daily at the marinas of Ayia Napa and Larnaca, carrying European citizens as well as diplomatic and administrative staff from foreign embassies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-to-send-c-130-aircraft-for-evacuation-of-cypriots-from-lebanon
Greece will provide a military transport aircraft to transport Cypriot citizens out of Lebanon, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lights-in-sky-over-cyprus-linked-to-iranian-missile-launches-no-immediate-threat
Cyprus residents reported seeing bright lights in the sky on Tuesday night, which may be linked to the debris from Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward Israel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-checks-98-of-passengers-in-under-10-minutes
During the months of July and August, 98.9% and 97.8% of passengers, respectively, have been served at security checks in less than 10 minutes, at Larnaca airport while at the passport control points at departures......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-erupt-at-akrotiri-against-israeli-airstrikes-and-british-military-bases
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the British Bases in Akrotiri, Cyprus, on Sunday, voicing their opposition to Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and southern Lebanon and calling for the withdrawal of British military bases from the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-abolishes-visa-requirement-for-cypriots
In a significant diplomatic development, China has officially abolished visa requirements for Cypriot nationals, marking a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-and-china-sign-landmark-air-transport-agreement
Cyprus and China have reached a new agreement to allow more flights between the two countries, aiming to boost tourism, trade, and business cooperation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-deploys-700-troops-to-cyprus-for-potential-lebanon-evacuation
The UK government has announced plans to deploy 700 troops to Cyprus in preparation for a potential evacuation of British nationals from Lebanon, amid escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/businesses-in-cyprus-can-benefit-economically-from-policies-for-fewer-cars
Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting pedestrian-friendly and bicycle-friendly policies, amid growing concerns over the climate crisis and the need to reduce air and noise pollution. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-to-improve-walking-and-cycling-by-2030
Nicosia has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the city into a '15-minute city' by 2030, aiming to ensure that residents can access essential services within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes, officials announced Monday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-student-housing-set-to-open-in-old-town-nicosia
The first student residence inside Nicosia’s walled city will open in November, offering 13 rooms as part of a larger plan to create 380 student spaces. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-polis-road-contractor-proposals-await-approval
Plans to improve the road linking Paphos Airport with the city and a potential alternative route are under consideration, according to Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President George Mais....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electric-cars-outnumber-petrol-cars-in-norway-for-the-first-time
Norway has made history by becoming the first country where electric vehicles (EVs) now outnumber petrol cars. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-military-boosts-forces-in-alaska-amid-increased-russian-activity
The U.S. military has deployed approximately 130 soldiers and mobile rocket launchers to Shemya Island in the Aleutian chain of western Alaska, responding to increased Russian military activity in the region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-turkish-center-to-oversee-maritime-and-air-traffic-in-occupied-cyprus
Turkey's Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced that a maritime monitoring center in occupied Cyprus is expected to be operational by the end of next year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-unveils-new-european-commission-lineup
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the list of new commissioners, including Kostas Kadis from Cyprus, who has been appointed as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-new-national-pastime-sitting-in-traffic
With the start of the new school year, parents were all looking forward to sending their kids off to school. Finally, a break from the chaos, right? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaka-and-pafos-airports-set-record-for-passenger-traffic
The period from January to August 2024 saw the highest passenger traffic ever at Larnaka and Pafos airports, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-air-traffic-control-relocation-to-kokkinotrimithia-underway
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has announced that intensive preparations are underway for relocating the Air Traffic Control Center of Civil Aviation to its new, purpose-built facility in Kokkinotrimithia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/with-cyprus-sending-electricity-to-occupied-areas-water-exchange-could-be-next
An article from the Turkish edition of the Independent raises concerns about the possibility of Greek Cypriots needing to request water from the Turkish-occupied areas in the coming years. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-made-in-paphos-for-illegal-hunting-in-restricted-area
A second arrest was made by Paphos police on Monday in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal hunting in a restricted area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-too-dependent-on-us-for-defense-gear-report-finds
The European Union is buying too much of its defense equipment from the United States and not investing enough in its own military projects, a new report by former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi warned Monday. ...
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/news/cyprus-police-intercept-migrant-boat-en-route-to-italy
A group of migrants attempting to cross from Cyprus to Italy was intercepted by authorities in the early hours of Monday morning off the coast of Akrotiri, according to Cypriot police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-collides-with-herd-injures-himself-kills-livestock
A traffic accident occurred in Paphos on the afternoon of Monday, September 9, resulting in the injury of one person and the death of some livestock, local authorities reported....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hungary-offers-free-travel-to-brussels-for-migrants-in-response-to-eu-fines
Hungary’s government reaffirmed Friday its plan to offer asylum seekers free, one-way travel to Brussels, aiming to pressure the European Union to ease fines over Hungary's strict asylum policies.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-lady-s-let-s-go-troodos-festival-draws-crowds-despite-rain
The ''Let’s Go Troodos!'' Festival, organized by First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, attracted large crowds on Saturday at the Presidential Residence in Troodos, marking the first time the venue opened to the public....
