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06 November, 2024
 

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

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....

EU Health Commissioner urges caution in AI health tools

EU Health Commissioner urges caution in AI health tools

Stella Kyriakides, the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, has raised concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare....

Three suspects in Greek mafia assassinations face prosecutor

Three suspects in Greek mafia assassinations face prosecutor

Three suspects arrested in connection with the assassinations of two prominent members of the so-called Greek Mafia were led before a public prosecutor on Thursday....

January Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: CySEC

January Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: CySEC

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

Cyprus sees 2.91% surge in construction material prices

Cyprus sees 2.91% surge in construction material prices

In 2023, the Construction Materials Price Index saw a 2.91% increase compared to 2022 in Cyprus....

Ministry's move to ease building permits sparks questions

Ministry's move to ease building permits sparks questions

The recent Ministry of Interior announcement, abolishing planning permission requirements for small developments, has left many with questions about the upcoming changes, especially those planning to build in the coming months....

EU urges Turkey to halt actions disrupting regional stability in Cyprus

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. ...

Eurobank expands scholarship program to Cyprus

Eurobank expands scholarship program to Cyprus

Eurobank Group is bringing its long-standing ''Forward for Education'' initiative to Cyprus, unveiling a new chapter in the program's 21-year history....

Landmark golden passport trial begins Feb 15

Landmark golden passport trial begins Feb 15

The Nicosia Criminal Court gears up for a high-stakes trial in five months, probing the naturalization of foreign investors and a potential twist involving a Chinese businessman....

Cyprus ranks fourth in EU for cars per capita, exceeding average

Cyprus ranks fourth in EU for cars per capita, exceeding average

In 2022, Cyprus ranked as the country with the fourth-highest number of passenger cars per population, boasting 658 cars per 1000 inhabitants, significantly surpassing the EU average of 560 vehicles per 1000 inhabitants, according to Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union....

EAC poles severed and cables stolen in Agios Mamas

EAC poles severed and cables stolen in Agios Mamas

In a concerning incident reported on Wednesday, an assistant foreman at Lanias police station revealed a discovery that has sparked a police investigation....

Actors celebrate as grants soar to 40,000 euros

Actors celebrate as grants soar to 40,000 euros

In a significant development, the funding limit for theatrical actors has doubled to 40,000 euros from the previous 20,000, as reported by "K" on Wednesday, January 17....

House President praises France’s support for Cyprus in Paris meetings

House President praises France’s support for Cyprus in Paris meetings

The strategic cooperation between Cyprus and France in the key sectors of security, defence, energy, tourism, trade and education and the mutual will to further deepen them, were emphasised by the President of the Parliament Annita Demetriou and French officials, with whom she met on Wednesday as part of her visit to France....

Cyprus backs UN resolution condemning Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping

Cyprus backs UN resolution condemning Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping

The Cypriot registry seems to remain unaffected for the time being by the latest developments in the Red Sea......

How the police let the criminals run wild in the streets

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....

Paphos tyre shop goes up in flames

Paphos tyre shop goes up in flames

A fire broke out in a tyre shop in Paphos early Thursday, causing extensive damage to the building and its contents, police said....

Showers dance in, fog steps out

Showers dance in, fog steps out

Today, as the local thin fog and low clouds dissipate, expect intermittent clouds with the possibility of isolated showers in the afternoon, mainly in the mountains and inland areas....

Anticipated 20% surge in orange prices

Anticipated 20% surge in orange prices

Consumers are set to face a 20% surge in the price of oranges on supermarket shelves in the near future....

The plague of the Cyprus port industry

The plague of the Cyprus port industry

Cyprus holds a pivotal role as a major trading hub and a crucial maritime center, leveraging its strategic geographical position and island status to foster maritime transport development. ...

Antony Blinken stuck in Davos amid plane safety concerns

Antony Blinken stuck in Davos amid plane safety concerns

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was briefly stranded in Davos on Wednesday after his plane experienced a ''critical failure'' related to an oxygen leak and another plane is being flown to Switzerland to pick him up...

Japanese shipping giants halt Red Sea routes amid rising security concerns

Japanese shipping giants halt Red Sea routes amid rising security concerns

In a significant development, Japan's three major shipping companies, Nippon Yusen, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, and Mitsui O.S.K Lines, have suspended navigation through the Red Sea due to ongoing Houthi rebel attacks on vessels....

Arnold Schwarzenegger detained at Munich Airport over unregistered luxury watch

Arnold Schwarzenegger detained at Munich Airport over unregistered luxury watch

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the renowned actor and former Governor of California, has encountered a legal hurdle at Munich Airport where he is reportedly being detained and questioned under tax law....

Paphos Mayor calls for immediate action amid escalating crime wave

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....

E-justice system faces major hurdles

E-justice system faces major hurdles

The newly implemented e-justice system encountered severe operational challenges starting Monday, prompting the President of the Cyprus Bar Association, Michael Vorkas, to express serious concerns. ...

Cyprus rushes €15,200 aid to Armenians displaced by conflict

Cyprus rushes €15,200 aid to Armenians displaced by conflict

Cyprus has sent humanitarian aid worth €15,200 to Armenia through the European Civil Protection Mechanism. ...

Economic snapshot: 3.9% rise in consumer prices

Economic snapshot: 3.9% rise in consumer prices

The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices showed a 1.9% increase in December 2023 compared to the same month in 2022, but experienced a 1.2% decrease compared to the previous month....

Cyprus witnesses 356 bounced cheques, yet a €1.7M surge

Cyprus witnesses 356 bounced cheques, yet a €1.7M surge

In a recent disclosure, the Cyprus Central Bank unveiled a decrease in the issuance of uncovered checks during 2023, reporting a total of 356 compared to the previous year's 473. ...

Wizz Air forced to pay £1.2m in compensation

Wizz Air forced to pay £1.2m in compensation

Thousands of passengers have scored a significant victory against budget airline Wizz Air, as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reveals a landmark compensation payout of £1.2 million....

Five tribes set political agenda for 2024

Five tribes set political agenda for 2024

In a shift from traditional left-right divides, Europe's voters are now categorized into five distinct tribes, with upcoming elections in 2024 poised to revolve around major crises, including climate change, migration, economic turbulence, the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing impact of Covid....

Prosecutor's car torched in Paphos

Prosecutor's car torched in Paphos

A fire erupted on the night of the third at around 21:30, engulfing a car owned by a 50-year-old Public Prosecutor from the Paphos District Court, as reported by Assistant Police Director Michael Nicolaou....

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