https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-slams-cyprus-ministry-over-€3-85m-id-card-contract
Cyprus’ Audit Office has raised concerns over the way the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy handed a €3.85 million contract for the issuance of 100,000 electronic ID cards to a private company without holding an open tender....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alphamega-hypermarkets-and-bean-bar-recertified-as-a-great-place-to-work
C.A. Papaellinas Emporiki Ltd has earned yet another important recognition for, its long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, fair, supportive and rewarding work environment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-riviera-gaza-reconstruction-plan-envisions-smart-cities-and-artificial-islands
A newly revealed Trump administration blueprint for postwar Gaza reads less like a reconstruction plan and more like a real estate pitch. The 38-page classified document, obtained by the Washington Post, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-100-syrian-minors-leave-cyprus-under-voluntary-repatriation-program
Since December 2024, a total of 1,127 Syrian children and teenagers, aged 4 to 18, have left Cyprus as part of voluntary repatriation programs run by the Deputy Ministry of Immigration and International Protection, according to CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mercedes-sells-nissan-stake-as-japanese-carmaker-struggles-with-losses-and-job-cuts
Mercedes-Benz has cashed out of Nissan, selling its 3.8% stake for €279.6 million ($307 million), raising fresh questions about the Japanese automaker’s future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/yelling-crying-and-presidential-interventions-thekla-s-latest-beef
The beef of the week,which apparently involves even the President, is definitely the one between journalist Kousoulos and Thekla (not the Arka one, our own little firecracker). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-cypriot-treasures-return-home-after-u-s-gallery-steps-up
Two ancient Cypriot artifacts, a rare 2,600-year-old chariot sculpture and a centuries-old ceramic flask, have been formally returned to Cyprus after years abroad in a small but powerful ceremony held at the Cypriot Embassy in Washington....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-to-hike-dividends-by-over-50
Eurobank has announced plans to increase its dividend payout by more than 50% next year, alongside a juicy interim dividend of €170 million, equivalent to 4.7 cents per share. The news comes despite a small dip in profits, showing the bank’s confidence in its growth path and expanding footprint....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-trolls-howl-democracy-trembles
The President called for harsh criticism of the State’s handling of events, and he was absolutely right to do so. Only through harsh criticism can there be any improvement in managing the next disaster. Spot on, our young Nikos. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/332-third-country-nationals-repatriated-from-cyprus
Authorities repatriated 332 third-country nationals who were living illegally in Cyprus between July 7 and 13, police said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-100-syrian-asylum-applications-rejected-officials-say
More than 100 asylum applications from Syrian nationals have been rejected in recent weeks after failing to meet criteria set by international and European law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/company-maspex-romania-moves-forward-to-acquire-majority-control-of-cyprus-based-wine-purcari
Maspex Romania has announced the launch of a voluntary takeover bid to acquire a majority stake in Wine Purcari, a Cyprus-registered winemaker with Moldovan roots and a growing international presence. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-caps-future-multiple-pensions-but-current-officials-still-cash-in
Cypriot lawmakers have finally taken steps to curb the controversial practice of multiple pensions for state officials, but not just yet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/latsia-geri-cracks-down-on-abandoned-cars-in-ongoing-clean-up-campaign
Rusting cars and forgotten wrecks are being cleared off the streets of Latsia-Geri as the local municipality pushes forward with its campaign to remove abandoned vehicles from public and private spaces....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/70-000-units-of-blood-collected-annually-from-voluntary-donors-in-cyprus
Cyprus collects about 70,000 units of blood each year through voluntary donations, placing the country among the top in Europe in meeting its national blood supply needs, the Ministry of Health said Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/maspex-romania-eyes-majority-control-of-cyprus-based-purcari-wineries
Maspex Romania has announced plans to take over Purcari Wineries, the Cyprus-registered winemaker known for its Moldovan heritage and international reach. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-pulls-embassy-staff-from-baghdad-as-fears-of-iran-israel-clash-grow
The U.S. is pulling non-essential embassy staff and their families out of Baghdad, citing rising security concerns tied to growing tensions between Israel and Iran, U.S. officials confirmed Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cosmos-insurance-organizes-a-voluntary-blood-donation-in-larnaca
As part of its commitment to social responsibility and ongoing contribution to society, COSMOS Insurance is organizing a voluntary blood donation in collaboration with the Larnaca Blood Donation Center...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-voluntary-return-plan-for-syrians-ready-to-return-home
The Cypriot government on Thursday rolled out a new voluntary repatriation plan for Syrian families who wish to return home, as the country begins to rebuild in the wake of a long civil war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-petrolina-the-gift-of-life-through-blood-donation
True to its unwavering commitment to social responsibility and the values of volunteerism, Petrolina once again organized its annual blood donation drive, engaging employees and members of its management team in a powerful act of solidarity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-15-tax-hits-hellenic-hard-as-profits-drop-by-half
Hellenic Bank has just become the poster child for how Cyprus’ new 15% minimum tax law is starting to shake up the financial sector — and it’s not just about tax bills....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/may-8th-is-world-red-cross-and-red-crescent-day
May 8th marks a significant day for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, celebrating the dedication of millions of volunteers who selflessly provide aid in times of crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-greenlights-full-gaza-takeover-sparking-fears-of-escalation
Israel’s government has approved a controversial plan to fully capture the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unknown period of time, an aggressive military move that would drastically expand its ongoing operations and likely deepen international concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fda-to-phase-out-artificial-food-dyes-approve-natural-alternatives
In a sweeping move to address growing concerns over synthetic food additives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it will phase out petroleum-based food dyes from the national food supply by the end of 2026. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-mayor-sounds-alarm-over-city-s-financial-crisis
Nicosia’s mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, has raised the alarm over the capital’s financial situation, warning that without immediate state support, the municipality will struggle to meet its obligations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-repatriates-18-000-migrants-since-christodoulides-took-office
For the first time, Cyprus has managed to repatriate more migrants than those who entered the country, marking a significant shift in its migration policy...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palmas-infrastructure-ready-to-welcome-women-into-the-army
On Thursday, Minister of Defence Vasilis Palmas confirmed that the National Guard is fully prepared to welcome female volunteers, with all necessary infrastructure in place....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-hypocritical-peddlers-of-patriotism
Last week, a new conspiracy was uncovered by the eternally ''nationally concerned'' individuals. The far-right party, ELAM, called for the resignation of the Minister of Education after reports and leaks suggested that a non-governmental organization ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-demands-flexibility-on-migrant-returns-challenging-eu-approach
In a forceful appeal at the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis made it clear: Cyprus will not accept a one-size-fits-all approach to migrant returns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-100-deputy-mayors-in-cyprus-paid-to-do-nothing
Nearly 100 deputy mayors across Cyprus have been collecting taxpayer-funded salaries for the past nine months — without having any official duties assigned to them — due to loopholes in the local government reform, sparking frustration among both the public and the officials themselves....
