https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-s-a-cypriot-shipwreck
When the gold passport scandal began to emerge in the autumn of 2019, it quickly became clear that the naturalization of individuals like Joe Law was only the tip of the iceberg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-remove-130-speed-bumps-in-road-reassessment
Authorities decided to remove 130 speed-reducing installations, such as bumps and elevated platforms, Senior Executive Engineer at the Department of Public Works (DPW), Charalambos Kais, told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/i-read-it-on-the-internet
The other day, a colleague at work shared his thoughts with me about the so-called ''woke agenda.'' He argued that it actually serves ''the economic interests of powerful multinationals.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-prison-to-be-built-by-2027-menoyia-to-be-dedicated-to-minors
The construction of a new Central Prison building, set for completion in 2027, and the conversion of the Menoyia facilities into a detention center for children were approved by the Cabinet, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis announced Wednesday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/confronting-the-end-of-an-era
I've said many times that the Cyprus problem effectively ended in 2017. Now, we're in a new phase that hasn't yet made clear if we're dealing with the ''ghost'' of a dead issue or the birth of a new reality. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-new-program-for-troubled-students
Cyprus is trying something new this October to help students with severe behavior issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/euro-turkey-relations-the-cyprus-problem-and-an-intangible-connection
On Thursday morning, High Representative Josep Borrell nearly overlooked mentioning the lunch discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan about Euro-Turkish relations at the informal EU foreign ministers' meeting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-warns-of-severe-water-shortages-due-to-climate-change
Cyprus is sounding the alarm about the growing threat of water shortages in the Mediterranean region due to climate change. At a major meeting on Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou stressed that the country is a prime example of how serious the problem has become....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympion-in-cyprus-joins-leading-k12-education-group-globeducate
Globeducate announces the acquisition of Education Group OLYMPION School (Εκπαιδευτικός Όμιλος ΟΛΥΜΠΙΟΝ) near Nicosia in Cyprus, a group of Greek private schools with nearly 450 pupils aged 6 to 18 across Gymnasium, Lyceum and, from September 2024, Elementary stages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-problem-delays-eu-summit-amid-euro-turkish-disputes
At Thursday's informal EU foreign ministers' meeting, High Representative Josep Borrell initially focused on Ukraine and the Middle East, almost overlooking the Euro-Turkish relations discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Journalists had to remind him to address this topic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-s-fidan-pushes-equal-sovereignty-for-cyprus-at-eu-talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s initial intervention during the informal summit of the Foreign Ministers of the EU in Brussels, on Thursday, was made without reference to the Cyprus problem, according to diplomatic sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/borrell-urges-turkey-to-recognize-eu-s-role-in-cyprus-problem
"It is important for Turkey to understand the role of the European Union with respect to the position of a member state, Cyprus, which has a difficult relationship with Turkey......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-approved-$230m-temporary-pier-for-gaza-aid
President Joe Biden ordered the construction of a temporary pier to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza earlier this year......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-offer-more-affordable-homes-with-cldc-s-three-part-plan
The development programme of the Cyprus Land Development Corporation (CLDC) will move along three pillars in order for the organisation to provide affordable housing for purchase or rent to beneficiaries, is Director General Eleni Symeonidou, has told the Cyprus News Agency, stressing the contribution of the organisation in easing the housing shortage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/choirokoitia-archaeological-site-in-urgent-need-of-modernization
For many years, even before independence, Cyprus Tourism and the relevant authorities have relied heavily on the "sun and sea" model, which has significantly influenced how......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-intensifies-fight-against-illicit-tobacco-trade
The illicit tobacco trade in Ukraine, one of Europe's most prominent black markets for cigarettes, is sending shockwaves through the economies of neighboring countries,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-s-recurring-pollution-problem-calls-for-stronger-government-action
A recurring pollution problem in the Limassol sea has once again provoked strong reactions from citizens, highlighting a lack of coordination among state departments. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-a-federation-means-for-cyprus-eu-status
We say Cyprus is an indivisible, unified, consubstantial state that could become a federation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-we-failed-as-a-country
In July, the resilience of Cypriot society was tested once again as it faced yet another challenge, underscoring its entrapment in heavy fuel oil. This entrapment translates into an annual fine of €200 million due to emissions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dog-abandonment-and-neglect-on-the-rise-in-cyprus
Dog abandonment and neglect in Cyprus are getting worse, with shelters struggling to keep up. Volunteers at local shelters say they are seeing more and more dogs being abandoned, not just in the summer, but all year round....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-breaks-away-from-party-politics
When the election results were announced on June 9, traditional political parties were left in a state of confusion, struggling to understand the surprising victory of Phidias Panayiotou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-allows-turkish-fm-to-attend-key-eu-meeting
In a significant diplomatic gesture, Cyprus has agreed to allow Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to participate in the upcoming informal Council of Foreign Ministers of the European Union on August 29....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-polis-chrysochous-road-work-delays-could-end-soon
According to a report by Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras, the long-delayed road work on the Paphos to Polis Chrysochous route might soon resume, with the Greek company INTRAKAT appearing ready to continue the project. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-outages-sweep-cyprus-after-technical-fault
A technical issue at 6 p.m. Wednesday caused widespread power outages across Cyprus, prompting the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSOC) to urge residents to cut back on electricity use....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-warn-of-dangerous-decline-in-young-people-s-mental-health
Experts are sounding alarms over a ''dangerous'' decline in the mental health of young people worldwide, citing factors such as intergenerational inequality, pervasive social media use, low wages, unstable employment, and the climate crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-remembers-50-years-since-turkish-troops-took-over-key-areas
Today marks the 50th anniversary since the second phase of the Turkish invasion in Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/harris-campaign-criticizes-trump-musk-interview-as-self-obsessed
Former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk engaged in a friendly conversation on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, though their highly anticipated interview was delayed by over 40 minutes due to technical issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/trilateral-meeting-proposal-faces-hurdles-as-tatar-continues-to-refuse
President Christodoulides' strategy to pressure Ersin Tatar into agreeing to a trilateral meeting, despite Tatar’s ongoing refusal, appears ineffective. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chevron-pushing-for-more-concesions-on-aphrodite-gas-field
In an article published in yesterday's Kathimerini, Yiannis Ioannou writes that Cyprus is grappling with significant challenges over the development of its Aphrodite gas field, a situation that's becoming more complicated by the day. This issue is in the spotlight due to a series of events and the broader regional instability affecting energy projects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-online-legal-system-still-facing-problems-after-fixes
The gradual relocation of state data center servers to fully compliant and secure facilities will begin before the end of the year, according to Deputy Minister of Innovation......
