https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/$4-25m-per-dose-to-cure-rare-genetic-disease-in-children
The recent approval of Lenmeldy, a gene therapy designed to combat the fatal genetic disorder metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), has made headlines as it comes with a staggering price tag of $4.25 million per treatment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hiv-removed-from-cells-researchers-find
In a groundbreaking development, scientists have utilized the Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology to eliminate HIV from infected cells....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eac-fined-€28-000-for-employee-s-death
The Larnaca District Court has handed down a fine of €28,000 to the Cyprus Electricity Authority for violations of safety and health regulations, resulting in the death of one of its employees and posing risks to others....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-cyprus-to-gaza-how-200-tonnes-of-food-aid-found-its-way
World Central Kitchen delivered nearly 200 tons of food to communities in northern Gaza on Tuesday, marking the first maritime aid shipment from Cyprus, according to an NGO statement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-applauds-christodoulides-for-humanitarian-efforts-in-gaza
US President, Joe Biden, has praised President Nikos Christodoulides for his leading role, vision and decisiveness in implementing the ''Amalthea'' maritime corridor from Cyprus to Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-to-speak-at-college-of-europe
The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, is visiting Bruges, Belgium, on Wednesday, where he will address the College of Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-labor-costs-surge-5-4
In the 4th quarter of 2023, the hourly labour costs (total cost) increased by 5.4%, compared with the same quarter of the previous year, according to provisional data, published by the Statistical Service on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nepali-fighters-demand-return-from-russia-s-war-in-ukraine
Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, according to information obtained by Sky News. Many of these men, driven by poverty, are now seeking a way to return home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canada-turns-down-plea-for-apology-to-british-abused-kids
The Canadian government has turned down the latest plea for an apology to British children who endured abuse while in the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amalthea-talks-gather-more-than-40-nations-for-gaza-route
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, announced that representatives from over 40 countries will meet in Cyprus on March 21st to discuss the operational coordination......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-program-for-children-with-behavioral-challenges
Cyprus is launching a pilot program in September for alternative schooling for children with extreme behavioral issues, the Education Minister said Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-mayor-updates-un-envoy-on-bi-communal-trust-building-projects
Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis met with UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar during her ongoing visit to Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-simplifies-work-permit-rules-for-third-country-nationals
The European Parliament recently voted on new rules for non-EU citizens who want to work and live in the EU. These rules aim to simplify the process of obtaining a work and residence permit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-allocates-€11-7m-for-training-and-job-opportunities
The cabinet greenlit two initiatives on Wednesday aimed at bolstering employment and training opportunities for 1,265 individuals who are currently unemployed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/erdogan-gambles-all-in-bid-to-retake-istanbul-in-municipal-elections
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is playing all his cards to regain Istanbul in the municipal elections on March 31. On Friday, he attempted to rally his supporters and persuade those who were not convinced to vote for his party's candidate, implying that these would be his "last elections."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-expands-to-india-via-cyprus
Eurobank, a leading Greek financial institution, is poised to establish a representative office in Mumbai, India's bustling financial hub, signaling its strategic foray into the Indian market. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-parliament-approves-landmark-regulation-on-ai-use
In a landmark decision, the European Parliament Plenary in Strasbourg voted today to approve a new regulation aimed at safeguarding fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-to-announce-game-changing-upgrades-to-higher-ed
In May the Government will announce its strategy for upgrading higher education, the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, addressing an event organized by the University of Nicosia. He said that a total of five ministries will be involved in this new strategy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-paves-the-way-in-its-ambitious-road-infrastructure-agenda
In an exclusive interview with Maria Eracleous of ''K,'' Eleftherios Eleftheriou, Director of Cyprus's Public Works Department, provided updates on critical infrastructure projects across the island nation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/filipino-seafarers-return-home-after-surviving-yemen-missile-attack
Eleven Filipino seafarers finally reached the shores of the Philippines on Tuesday, nearly a week after enduring a harrowing missile attack by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-military-jet-crashes-after-takeoff-15-onboard
A Russian Il-76 Ilyushin military jet crashed shortly after takeoff Tuesday, according to authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-feathered-employees-of-akaki-grove
When Elena Christoforou was five years old, her godfather, who lived in England, had given her a BBC videotape, a series narrated by David Attenborough ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surging-numbers-of-illegal-residents-deported-in-2024
The Cyprus Police announced on Sunday that a total of 2,247 individuals, found to be residing illegally in Cyprus, have been deported or repatriated from the Republic of Cyprus territory in 2024 until March 8....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-humanitarian-aid-ship-ready-to-set-sail-for-gaza
Everything is set for the departure of the Open Arms ship, which will carry the initial shipment of humanitarian aid through the Amalthea project to Palestinians...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cuellar-receives-london-s-assurance-on-cyprus-problem
UN Secretary-General's personal envoy on Cyprus, María Angela Holguín Cuéllar, received reassurances by UK officials during her contacts in London on Thursday......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farewell-to-speed-bumps-hello-to-cushions
The removal of road humps continues across Cyprus, with authorities considering the installation of "cushions" (commonly used abroad) and islands instead of cameras at points where measures for road safety are needed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/united-airlines-loses-tire-damages-cars-below
A United Airlines flight faced a dramatic emergency landing on Thursday after one of its tires fell off midflight, causing damage to several cars in a San Francisco parking lot. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unemployment-rate-drops-while-inflation-inches-up
The latest data from the Cyprus Statistical Service reveals a positive shift in the country's economic landscape, with the unemployment rate falling to 5.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 6.9% in the same period the previous year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/saints-sergios-bacchus-church-rises-from-devastation
Out of the ruins and devastation, the small church of Saints Sergios and Bacchus, in the Karpas peninsula, east of Neta village in Turkish occupied......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-slow-progress-in-gender-equality-in-the-workplace
To mark International Women’s Day 2024, PwC has released two studies, the Women in Work Index and Inclusion Matters, finding that global progress on achieving gender parity at work continues at a sluggish rate....
