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61. Cypriot society: A landscape where pizzas outpace police

We live in a society where pizzas arrive faster than the police, once remarked French director Claude Chabrol, and I fear this holds particularly true in the case of our state. Unfortunately, unlike the Cypriot Police, the Cypriot underworld operates like a Swiss watch....

62. Congress urges Biden: Host Cyprus President at the White House

Greek-American US Congress members of the Hellenic Caucus have sent a letter to US President Joe Biden, urging him to formally welcome the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, to the White House, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus....

63. EU urges Turkey to halt actions disrupting regional stability in Cyprus

The European Commission has issued a call to Turkey, urging the cessation of threats and actions that disrupt good neighborly relations. ...

64. Paphos Mayor calls for immediate action amid escalating crime wave

The Mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, expressed deep concern over a recent spike in criminal activities over the past 25 days, urging immediate action from the State to demonstrate political will....

65. Kursat rejects extradition request in Greek Cypriot land dispute

In a recent development, the extradition case of Turkish Cypriot lawyer Kursat has been adjourned until February 6 by a court in Rome....

66. Can Cyprus withstand yet another crisis?

The recent Houthi attacks on commercial vessels navigating the Red Sea have triggered another disturbance in the intricate web of the global supply chain...

67. High-stakes legal battle rocks Cyprus

In a significant development, Cypriot lawyer Akan Kirsiat, currently under arrest in Rome, is set to decide today on his extradition to the Republic of Cyprus....

68. Only 20 of 36 missing children from 1974 invasion identified

Out of the 36 children missing since the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, only 20 have been identified so far, President......

69. US Ambassador addresses Cyprus reunification in TV interview

In an interview today Mera Mesimeri, the US Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, addressed various topics, including the implications of the appointment of Cuellar and the ongoing challenges in the region....

70. Christodoulides: Reunification in 2024 despite 50 year anniversary

Nikos Christodoulides emphasizes the significance of 2024, marking 50 years since the Turkish invasion and 20 years since Cyprus joined the EU....

71. Two suspects apprehended in Larnaca, handed over to occupation authorities

Cyprus authorities have apprehended three individuals aged 46, 37, and 47, shedding light on a case involving the abduction, kidnapping, and murder of Aicha Alav and two Cameroonian suspects. The incident occurred in occupied Nicosia on December 22, 2023....

72. Theater grants and the Ministry's cultural quandary

The new year has begun and immediately it was marked culturally by the crisis in the theater, due to the grants that were given by the Thymeli Plan....

73. UN names Colombian envoy for Cyprus, Ambassador backs decision

Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has welcomed the appointment of a UNSG personal envoy on Cyprus saying that she looks forward to working with the envoy....

74. UN Chief expresses concern over deepening divide in Cyprus

''It becomes clearer with every passing year that the divide between the sides is growing, gradually eroding the prospects of finding a mutually acceptable political settlement''...

75. Beware of the Brits bearing ideas for a Cyprus solution

According to recent reports, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office is working on various scenarios to break the deadlock on the Cyprus problem and find a mutually acceptable formula....

76. Deputy PM and MP deny explosive bribery claims

In a shocking turn of events, a bribery scandal has erupted in the Turkish Cypriot government, implicating the deputy prime minister and a board member of the development bank....

77. Cypriots opt for overseas New Year celebrations

Many Cypriots are traveling abroad this year for the New Year, choosing as destinations mostly Greece and the United Kingdom, but also Central European countries, the President of the Association of Travel Agents (ACTA) Haris Papacharalambous has told CNA....

78. Landlords urged to be reasonable when pricing rentals

Marinos Keynegirou, the president of the Real Estate Registration Council, warns of escalating prices and dwindling demand in the real estate market's fourth quarter....

79. US Ambassador discusses Cyprus and Russian influence in exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini, the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus weighs in on whether the island nation's ties to Russian influence are changing. ...

80. Preserving Cyprus' cultural heritage is a bicommunal effort

81. Minister upset as staff gaps widen

In its 2023 Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) report, the European Commission identifies major shortages in construction, healthcare, science, technology, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) occupations, spanning high, medium, and low-skilled roles...

82. Number of homeless people sees increase in 2023

Official data released to Parliament by the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare, in response to a question from AKEL MP Nikos Kettiros, highlights a notable increase in individuals experiencing homelessness during the first half of 2023....

83. Israeli investments raise eyebrows in occupied territories

The large-scale acquisition of land in the Occupied Territories by Israeli citizens and Europeans of Jewish descent is creating interesting dynamics within the Turkish Cypriot community, as well as in Turkish and Turkish Cypriot press reports....

84. Divisions in Cyprus amplify fact-checking challenges

Cyprus, an ethnically divided island in the Mediterranean, is like any other nation: It’s been hit by a wave of misinformation, and residents are trying to keep up....

85. UN's envoy to land in Cyprus for talks on Cyprus problem

In early January, the new Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, will arrive in Cyprus....

86. Labor Minister responds to industry staff shortages, urges caution in demands

In response to demands from employer representatives regarding staff shortages in retail, catering, and the hotel industry, Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Yannis Panagiotou,...

87. Tatar to appeal to Putin for a Cyprus policy rethink

Ersin Tatar, the leader of Turkish Cypriots, has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to reconsider Russia's policy on Cyprus. ...

88. UK and Cyprus to strengthen global collaboration

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Director General for Europe, Peter Wilson and the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Kyriacos Kouros chaired the first annual review of the UK-Cyprus Memorandum of Understanding....

89. The climb to success in the public sector pay scale

The Ministry of Finance has officially disclosed the main provisions of the agreement reached with trade unions PASYDY and FCC, outlining significant salary advancements for public and broader public sector employees, including those within Local Government Authorities. ...

90. Cypriots pack bags for record-breaking 2023 getaways

Cypriots are preparing suitcases for abroad, taking advantage of the short holidays offered by the Christmas and New Year celebrations....