https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-employment-of-advisors-exposed-in-audit
An audit report by the Audit Service has exposed the illegal employment of four individuals who serve as advisors to the President of the Republic and the Deputy Minister of Shipping. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-s-plans-for-the-cyprus-problem
The major diplomatic backdrop leading up to today's NATO Summit was marked by the culmination of negotiations between the United States, Turkey, NATO, and Sweden in order to lift Ankara's months-long blockade on the latter's accession to the Alliance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-appoints-dr-vasiliki-kassianidou-as-deputy-minister-of-culture
The Presidential Office issued a statement today announcing the resignation of Michalis Hatzigiannis from his role as Deputy Minister of Culture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-lovers-to-doctors-cyprus-confronts-rising-online-fraud
Cyprus is witnessing a significant annual increase in online fraud cases, according to Andreas Anastasiades, the Director of the Electronic Crime Sub-Directorate. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-among-countries-with-lowest-food-deprivation-rates
Out of people that were at risk of poverty in Cyprus in 2022, 5.6% were unable to afford a meal containing meat, fish, or a vegetarian equivalent every second day (19.7% in the EU), which was an increase compared to the last year, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-stakes-for-cyprus-at-vilnius-and-new-york
All eyes are turned towards Vilnius, Lithuania, and the NATO Summit, as the negotiation deadlock between Turkey and the West, with Sweden's accession to the Alliance in the background, largely determines Erdogan's grid of relations with NATO and the EU in the coming months. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vehicle-registrations-soar-by-24-4-in-first-half-of-2023
A significant increase of 24.4% was recorded in vehicle registrations in the first half of 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, while an increase of 22.4% was recorded in June 2023, compared to the same month last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/criminals-steal-$20m-from-revolut
Organized criminals exploited a vulnerability in Revolut's payment systems to steal over $20 million from the fintech company, as reported by the Financial Times, citing multiple anonymous sources knowledgeable about the incident....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-economy-on-the-brink-says-finance-minister
During his address to the House of Representatives and following his presentation to the Parliamentary Finance Committee on the government's comprehensive package of seven measures for addressing foreclosure issues, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/contentious-foreclosure-legislation-sparks-debate-in-parliament
The issue of foreclosures remains unresolved and will be the focal point of the upcoming plenary session on Thursday, July 13. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/inflation-drops-but-food-prices-soar
According to Marios Droussiotis, the president of the Cyprus Consumers Association, inflation is decreasing, but food prices remain excessively high. In an interview with K, he explained that although the overall inflation rate in Cyprus is 1.9%, the prices of food items have increased by 9.8%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prigozhin-meets-putin-after-failed-mercenary-march-on-moscow
The Kremlin has said the Wagner group head, Yevgeny Prigozhin, met Vladimir Putin on 29 June, five days after his mercenary fighters marched towards Moscow in an aborted rebellion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heatwave-kleon-set-to-sear-cyprus-and-greece
By the end of the week, the heatwave named "Kleon" will reach Cyprus, which will begin to affect Greece from Wednesday (12/07), bringing extremely high temperatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/revitalizing-democracy-george-pamboridis-launches-new-political-platform
George Pamboridis is taking strides towards establishing a political platform, an interactive workshop for political reform, in collaboration with others....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-gov-t-to-pay-€345-000-to-turkish-cypriot-for-illegal-use-of-property
The big news: "Compensation of €345,000 will be paid to a T/C of American origin by the Republic of Cyprus, while also returning his property in Limassol, which was being used illegally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-s-nato-membership-hangs-in-the-balance-as-turkey-poses-last-minute-hurdle
The developments surrounding Sweden’s NATO membership are rapidly unfolding, with indications pointing towards an imminent announcement of an agreement during the Vilnius summit held on July 11-12. However, there remains the possibility that Turkey may disrupt the proceedings at the last moment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-unite-in-support-of-thanasis-nikolaou-s-family
More than a thousand people gathered late Sunday afternoon at Grigoris Afxentiou Square in Limassol to show support for the family of Thanasis Nikolaou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-common-dilemma-of-zelenskyy-and-makarios
How and when will the war in Ukraine end? Concerning the “how,” there is relative unanimity among Western politicians and analysts. Ukraine will either join NATO or secure an explicit commitment that the Alliance will henceforth protect its borders. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-announces-techisland-awards-finalists
TechIsland is happy to announce the shortlist of finalists for the 1st TechIsland Awards. The 260+ members of TechIsland were asked to submit their nominations for 7 different categories of awards, based on specific criteria, aiming to bring forward and shine a spotlight on individuals, projects and companies that are shaping the tech and innovation landscape of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bbc-under-fire-for-alleged-payment-of-child-for-explicit-photos
The British government on Sunday ordered the BBC to investigate one of its presenters, accused in the press by a mother of having paid her child to send her pornographic photos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/ministry-of-culture-to-launch-kypria-pilot-for-art-festivals
We have fully entered the summer, and the eagerly awaited cultural events have either begun or will soon begin. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mfa-to-meet-un-secretary-general-in-new-york
Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Konstantinos Kompos, begins his contacts in New York, while on Tuesday he will meet with the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-construction-scandal-uncovered-in-akamas
The data collected and presented by "K" regarding the illegal construction interventions within the Akama Forest, a protected area designated as a white zone based on a plan from the 1980s, prove the tip of the iceberg. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-days-with-moderate-winds
Influenced by a seasonal low-pressure system, the region is experiencing fluctuating weather patterns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thumbs-up-emoji-deemed-legally-binding
A Canadian judge has ruled that the “thumbs-up” emoji is just as valid as a signature, arguing that courts need to adapt to the “new reality” of how people communicate as he ordered a farmer to pay C$82,000 ($61,442) for an unfulfilled contract....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-immediate-directive-on-lgbti-rights-in-cyprus
Cyprus participated in a high-level meeting organized by the Spanish Presidency of the European Union to discuss the protection of LGBTI people's rights in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shines-as-eu-s-strong-innovator-for-second-consecutive-year
Cyprus is once more placed among the EU's strong innovators for a second year in a row, according to the annual EU innovation scoreboard, marking a significantly faster performance than the EU average....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-ministry-to-recruit-eu-nationals-for-bus-driver-positions
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis announced efforts to address the shortage of professional bus drivers in Cyprus by expediting recruitment procedures from European Union countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-s-vision-controlling-hellenic-bank-and-conquering-new-markets
According to Bloomberg, Eurobank's deputy chief executive, managing director, and head of international operations, Stavros Ioannou, expressed the bank's desire to eventually gain full control of Hellenic Bank in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-urges-immediate-steps-towards-a-unified-cyprus
Cyprus reunification must not be deferred any longer, US Ambassador Julie Fisher said, speaking Thursday evening during a reception for the 4th of July, in the presence of President Nikos Christodoulides....
