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31. Lawmakers debate landmark same-sex marriage bill

In an ironic twist, Greek lawmakers began a heated debate on Valentine's Day over a landmark bill proposing the legalization of same-sex marriage. If approved, Greece would become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize such unions....

32. Government to receive €1.2B for green transition and resilience plan

Cyprus is set to receive a total of 1.2 billion euros from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). ...

33. Fallout from Boeing 737 MAX 9 door panel incident, bolts missing

A door panel detachment from a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight on January 5 has raised significant safety alarms, with a preliminary report from U.S. investigators shedding light on the concerning incident. ...

34. Cyprus secures €20.9 million boost from EU's recovery fund

In a significant development, the European Commission announced a pre-financing injection of €20.9 million for Cyprus from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism,...

35. State of the Union: Genuine commitments or political maneuvering?

The Cyprus President’s State of the Union address is to take place on Monday in the presence of representatives of the Legislative and Judiciary, and other officials, Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday. ...

36. Germany and France propose radical restructuring of EU decision-making

In an unprecedented move, Germany and France are advocating for profound changes in the operation and decision-making processes of the European Union (EU). ...

37. Businesses fear global tax reform will lead to double taxation

Global tax reform, ineffective use of technology and economic uncertainty are putting significant strain on business’ transfer pricing (TP) capabilities, according to the 2024 EY International Tax and Transfer Pricing Survey....

38. Open selection ensures 40% women in semi-governmental organizations

President Nikos Christodoulides presided over a Ministerial Council meeting at the Presidential Palace today, focusing on significant governance reforms....

39. 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....

40. Church and far-right parties react to Greece's marriage equality proposal

Marriage equality legislation has managed to rattle the entire spectrum of the political system in Greece’s conservative society, from the right to the left....

41. How the police let the criminals run wild in the streets

The Police's inability to proactively and reactively address various incidents has resurfaced in the aftermath of recent serious events....

42. Makis Keravnos voices concerns over geopolitical developments

The global supply chain disruption and its economic impact on Europe and the world have raised concerns among Europeans....

43. Dr. Anastasatos forecasts bright future for Cyprus economy

Eurobank group's chief economist, Dr Tasos Anastasatos, expresses optimism about the Cyprus economy, emphasizing that the decision to expand the group's banking presence in Cyprus is linked to these positive economic prospects....

44. EY Cyprus releases the Cyprus Tax Facts Guide 2024

EY Cyprus is delighted to announce the release of the latest edition of the Cyprus Tax Facts guide for the year 2024....

45. Mitsotakis unveils stance on same-sex marriage

He opened his cards on the issue of same-sex marriage, which has caused a lot of discussion, yesterday the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis......

46. US pushes for Palestinian state amidst ongoing Gaza crisis

Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in talks with President Mahmoud Abbas, highlighting U.S. efforts to support postwar plans for Gaza, emphasizing concrete steps toward a Palestinian state....

47. Journalism is (also) a job like any other

Since 2009, when I began working full-time in this field, I've observed the media landscape in Cyprus undergo multiple crises. From the advertising downturn following the 2008 global financial crisis—which didn't directly impact Cyprus—to dwindling sales due to the rise of the internet and social media, and further exacerbated by the banking sector's subsequent turmoil and business closures....

48. Finance Ministry undergoes administration overhaul

49. European Commission disburses funds to six member states

The European Commission disbursed payments to six Member States Thursday, under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)....

50. EC allocates recovery funds to six member states

The European Commission disbursed payments to six Member States on Thursday, marking a milestone in the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). ...

51. Greece named Economist 'Country of the Year 2023'

The Economist magazine has declared Greece the country of the year for 2023, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a post, referring to the "recognition of the efforts of the Greek people."...

52. Themis Themistocleous signals potential 2024 interest rate cut

In their ''Year Ahead 2024'' forecast, analysts at Swiss financial giant UBS anticipate a slowdown in the strength of the US economy throughout 2023. ...

53. Government joins elite with third plea for €152.3M

Acting Permanent Secretary of DG Growth at the Finance Ministry, Andreas Zachariades, said on Thursday that as of Friday, Cyprus will be among the first ten EU member states that have submitted the third payment request from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism of the EU....

54. Greek islands open up for Turkish travelers

Watching their faces and listening to the statements of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Recep Tayyip Erdogan after their meeting on Thursday, one could ask what all the tension of the past few years was about....

55. Minors still held in adult prisons, urgent action needed

In a concerning development, legislation addressing the detention of minors in adult prisons remains stalled since 2021....

56. EU unveils sweeping reforms to enhance animal welfare standards

In a groundbreaking move, the European Commission has proposed extensive reforms to EU rules on animal welfare during transport, marking the most significant overhaul in recent years....

57. Cyprus gets BBB+ boost in latest ratings, but challenges persist

The German Scope Ratings have given a positive sign for Cyprus by upgrading the country to BBB+ last Friday from the previous BBB while keeping the outlook of the economy stable. ...

58. Tilos: The little island that could!

In a recent interview with Dr. George Pechlivanoglou, the mastermind behind Tilos Island's groundbreaking energy initiative, we unveil a serious but exciting endeavor that's putting this petite Greek island on the map for sustainability....

59. Cyprus eyes $1.22 billion for electric cars

Cyprus is set to undergo a transformative phase with its revised Recovery and Resilience Plan, valued at $1.22 billion....

60. Guardian: Russian money flows ''without questions'' in the occupied territories

In the Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, an influx of Russian speakers, particularly from the former Soviet Union, has turned the area into a real estate hotspot. ...