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1. European Parliament President to visit Cyprus for humanitarian aid talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-parliament-president-to-visit-cyprus-for-humanitarian-aid-talks

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is set to visit Cyprus on April 1st, where she will meet with President Nikos Christodoulidis for discussions on humanitarian aid initiatives....

2. Akamas road irregularities demand answers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-road-irregularities-demand-answers

A series of pressing questions has emerged concerning irregularities in the initial phase of the road network construction in Akamas....

3. Tractors block streets with beets and manure in EU protest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tractors-block-streets-with-beets-and-manure-in-eu-protest

Farmers threw beets, sprayed manure at police and set hay alight on Tuesday as hundreds of tractors again sealed off streets close to the European Union headquarters, where agriculture ministers sought to ease a crisis that has led to months of protests across the 27-member bloc....

4. Cyprus' economic resilience earns high credit rating confirmation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-economic-resilience-earns-high-credit-rating-confirmation

International rating agency Morningstar DBRS has confirmed Cyprus’ BBB (high) long-term credit rating with a stable trend, noting that favourable economic prospects balance downside risks. ...

5. Finance Minister unveils plan to end multiple pensions for MPs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-unveils-plan-to-end-multiple-pensions-for-mps

The government aims for a complete abolition of multiple pensions for state officials and members of parliament through a proposal encompassing two bills. ...

6. Dignitaries gather for 25th of March celebrations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dignitaries-gather-for-25th-of-march-celebrations

At 10 a.m. today, a Solemn Doxology took place in the Holy Church of Panagia Faneromeni, led by the Archbishop of Cyprus, Georgios. Among the distinguished guests...

7. Pope defrocks Belgian bishop over sexual abuse allegations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-defrocks-belgian-bishop-over-sexual-abuse-allegations

Pope Francis took action against Roger Vangheluwe, the former Belgian bishop of Brugge, who admitted to sexually abusing his nephew but faced no Vatican punishment until now....

8. Turkey's two-state obsession: Cyprus' peace in peril

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/turkey-s-two-state-obsession-cyprus-peace-in-peril

Turkey's unwavering commitment, echoed by Mr. Tatar, to a two-state solution, cloaked in the veil of sovereign equality, stands today as the most formidable......

9. A state held hostage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-state-held-hostage

While society was glued to shocking videos from the Monastery of Saint Avvakoum, sending a message that an entire financial - and not only - fraud was staged to the detriment of the faithful, the President of the Republic visited Mount Athos. ...

10. Cypriots feel downbeat amid global events

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-feel-downbeat-amid-global-events

A recent survey conducted by the Cyprus Association of Opinion Poll and Market Research Enterprises (SEDEAK) has revealed a prevailing sense of pessimism among Cypriots regarding the future of Cyprus...

11. Over 3800 households apply for 'Photovoltaics for All' project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-3800-households-apply-for-photovoltaics-for-all-project

According to data from the Renewable Energy Fund, 3863 applications have been submitted by households to participate in the "Photovoltaics for All" project....

12. Cyprus rocked by abbey scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-rocked-by-abbey-sandal

Cyprus is grappling with the fallout from a series of unsettling revelations involving the Abbey of Avvakum, a scandal that has implicated the state, the Church of Cyprus, and the nation’s political sphere, raising serious questions about oversight, responsibility, and the need for swift action....

13. EU simplifies work permit rules for third country nationals

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....

14. European Parliament approves landmark regulation on AI use

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,...

15. Over 100M euros has passed through Cyprus customs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-100m-euros-has-passed-through-cyprus-customs

The Customs Department, along with the MOKAS and the Police, addressed the issue of money laundering controls in the Republic of Cyprus during a session held today by the Parliamentary Institutions Committee....

16. Zero-emission buildings by 2030

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zero-emission-buildings-by-2030

In a bid to combat climate change, the European Parliament has approved a plan to make buildings more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive,...

17. Greek Prime Minister plans May trip to Ankara for bilateral talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-prime-minister-plans-may-trip-to-ankara-for-bilateral-talks

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis indicated on Tuesday that he is planning a trip to Ankara in May, hailing what he said was a “sincere desire” from the Turkish side to “bridge tensions” with Greece....

18. Cyprus and Turkmenistan forge Parliamentary ties for future cooperation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-turkmenistan-forge-parliamentary-ties-for-future-cooperation

In a landmark virtual meeting, the President of the Cyprus-Turkmenistan Friendship Group in the House of Representatives, Haris Georgiades, and the President of the Turkmenistan parliamentary group, Batyr Bayliyev, expressed their commitment to fostering regular dialogue between the two Friendship Groups....

19. EU establishes coordination team in Cyprus for humanitarian aid to Gaza

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-establishes-coordination-team-in-cyprus-for-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza

The EU will have a coordination team in Cyprus and will finance and steer the flow of goods to Gaza, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said today while addressing the European Parliament plenary session, in Strasbourg....

20. Washington to Larnaca via Bucharest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/washington-to-larnaca-via-bucharest

The proposal for the Gaza sea corridor has gained momentum, with Cyprus's groundwork and the deteriorating Middle East humanitarian situation cited as catalysts, according to a report by George Kakouris in this Sunday's printed edition of Kathimerini....

21. French senator Allizard heads to Cyprus for OSCE mission

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-senator-allizard-heads-to-cyprus-for-osce-mission

French Senator Pascal Allizard, Special Representative on Mediterranean Affairs for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation......

22. Employers' organizations cry foul as water price cap sparks debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/employers-organizations-cry-foul-as-water-price-cap-sparks-debate

In a decision that pleased consumers but left employer organizations dissatisfied, the Council of Ministers approved a bill on Wednesday that grants the minister the authority to set a maximum price for specific products, ...

23. Hotel industry faces backlash over residence fees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hotel-industry-faces-backlash-over-residence-fees

The inclusion of a residence tax within the framework of the green tax reform, affecting hotels, tourist accommodations, and Airbnb, is expected to trigger reactions within the hotel industry....

24. Vasiliko energy project now under EU scrutiny

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vasiliko-energy-project-now-under-eu-scrutiny

The procedures and decisions related to Cyprus' largest energy project in Vasilikos are gaining significant attention....

25. France first in 50 years to secure abortion as constitutional right

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-first-in-50-years-to-secure-abortion-as-constitutional-right

France has taken a historic step by becoming the first country in half a century to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right. ...

26. Cyprus sees record 4,388 new voters joining European elections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-record-4-388-new-voters-joining-european-elections

To date a total of 4,388 new voters have been registered to vote for the June 9 elections, of which 1,386 concern Europeans residing in Cyprus for the forthcoming local administration elections. There were also 34 applications from Europeans for the European elections. ...

27. Cyprus faces trust crisis: Over 60% skeptical in social relations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-trust-crisis-over-60-skeptical-in-social-relations

Social Trust in Cyprus is low with almost 65% believing that we should be cautious in our relations with people. The same applies with Cypriots not trusting political parties. ...

28. Greek Independence Day to gauge church's stance on same-sex marriage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-independence-day-to-gauge-church-s-stance-on-same-sex-marriage

Greece’s Independence Day on March 25 and Greek Orthodox Easter on May 3 will serve as a barometer of the Church’s response to legislation passed by Parliament institutionalizing same sex marriage....

29. Vasilikos scandal unveiled: €250,000 spent, recommendations ignored

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vasilikos-scandal-unveiled-€250-000-spent-recommendations-ignored

The decision made by the Nicos Anastasiades government in 2016 to shift away from failed attempts to introduce F.P. by constructing a terminal at Vasilikos initially offered hope for resolving an 11-year dilemma....

30. EU mulls tax breaks for islands nations on aviation fuel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-mulls-tax-breaks-for-islands-nations-on-aviation-fuel

European Union nations are in talks to grant exemptions for a proposed EU-wide tax on aviation fuel, particularly favoring islands. A draft document from Belgium,...

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