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31. Foreclosure showdown escalates with parliament vote

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreclosure-showdown-escalates-with-parliament-vote

The Greek government is set to present legislation in Parliament this Friday addressing borrower protection in relation to foreclosures....

32. Questions arise over €18.5M purchase for Foreign Ministry relocation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/questions-arise-over-€18-5m-purchase-for-foreign-ministry-relocation

Members of the Finance Committee in the Parliament have raised questions about the proposed release of 18.5 million euros for the purchase of the former Laiki Bank building in Nicosia, intended as the temporary relocation site for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ...

33. Helicopters, popes, and the rise of global Trumpism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/helicopters-popes-and-the-rise-of-global-trumpism

Today, our President is set to meet His Holiness Pope Francis, a rendezvous that comes with a touch of irony given the president's previous likening to the late Archbishop Chrysostomos...

34. How Geert Wilders is redefining Dutch politics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-geert-wilders-is-redefining-dutch-politics

Geert Wilders' far-right triumph in Dutch elections reverberates across Europe, marking a trend of growing electoral success. The Party for Freedom (PVV) gains prominence, aligning with European far-right leaders like Orban, Meloni, and Le Pen....

35. AKEL urges president to prioritize people's health

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akel-urges-president-to-prioritize-people-s-health

In a bold statement, AKEL, a prominent political party, has brought to light the Minister of Health's frustration with the Ministry of Finance....

36. Removing stains from Cyprus, one scandal at a time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/removing-stains-from-cyprus-one-scandal-at-a-time

So, the President's got a diverse bunch around him with all sorts of ideas and interests. ...

37. President defends against allegations in explosive testimony

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-defends-against-allegations-in-explosive-testimony

In a recent appearance on SPOR FM's DIASPORA show, the President of Research, Mr. Confidential, took the stage alongside key figures – George Koukoumas, the director of the Office of the Press, and George Solomos, the general secretary of DIKO....

38. Al Jazeera report trial postponed as case hits legal snag

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/al-jazeera-report-trial-postponed-as-case-hits-legal-snag

In a significant development, the criminal case involving the Al Jazeera report and events tied to the exceptional naturalization of foreign investors and businessmen saw a postponement on Tuesday. ...

39. Gov't committee calls for stronger measures to safeguard consumers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/gov-t-committee-calls-for-stronger-measures-to-safeguard-consumers

The Parliamentary Committee on Commerce identified legislative gaps in consumer protection during a meeting on Tuesday. Committee Chairman Kyriakos Hatzigiannis expressed concerns about the limited deterrent role of the Consumer Protection Agency and highlighted significant gaps in its programs...

40. Surging Airbnb revenues by 27% in occupied territories

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/surging-airbnb-revenues-by-27-in-occupied-territories

For 2022 alone, there has been a 27% increase in Airbnb income in the occupied territories, with the annual amount per accommodation reaching 24 thousand....

41. Police force faces renewed criticism after recent tragedies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-force-faces-renewed-criticism-after-recent-tragedies

The debate on the problems in the police force, which was a hot topic in the public sphere last week due to the two fatal attacks that occurred in a short span of time, was reignited on Wednesday, when all the relevant officials, led by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou and the Chief of Police, Stelios Papatheodorou, met in the Parliament's Institutions Committee....

42. Will foreclosures plague 2023?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-foreclosures-plague-2023

There is a race against time, with only a few weeks left to address the issue of foreclosures and enhance the framework....

43. In the face of unions and GESY, where are our politicians?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/in-the-face-of-unions-and-gesy-where-are-our-politicians

The conflict between OKYpY and guilds is an undeniably political matter. It should be addressed as such if we wish to identify the political figures involved. ...

44. Bar meeting turns into ''starvation wages'' circus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bar-meeting-turns-into-starvation-wages-circus

The Parliamentary Committee of Lawyers, in conjunction with the new Council of the Cyprus Bar Association, addressed several critical issues during their meeting today....

45. Parliamentary debate stirs as Cyprus considers abortion statistics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentary-debate-stirs-as-cyprus-considers-abortion-statistics

In a recent parliamentary development, the decision to register a subject entitled "abortion statistics from the date of decriminalization and correlation with the demographic problem" in the Parliamentary Committee for the study of the demographic has sparked intense controversy. ...

46. High-ranking officer's connection to organized crime exposed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-ranking-officer-s-connection-to-organized-crime-exposed

Nikos Loizidis, the president of the Police Force branch of the Equality Guild, has raised serious concerns about a member of the authority responsible for investigating complaints and allegations against the police....

47. Cyprus' solar ambitions face off against shadowy bureaucratic interests

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-solar-ambitions-face-off-against-shadowy-bureaucratic-interests

As I had unfortunately predicted, complications have emerged in the "Solar Panels for All" plan. ...

48. 241,695 in speeding and multitasking violations behind the wheel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/241-695-violations-in-speeding-and-multitasking-behind-the-wheel

Traffic Police cameras have logged a staggering 241,695 offenses since the implementation of the photo-recording system, spanning from January 1, 2022, to August 30, 2023....

49. Could Kasselakis be the catalyst for resolving the Cyprus problem?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/could-kasselakis-be-the-catalyst-for-resolving-the-cyprus-problem

Stefanos Kasselakis, the newly elected President of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, is currently on a two-day visit to Cyprus, marking his first international trip since assuming office as the President of SYRIZA-PS....

50. President's silent pension raises eyebrows

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-s-silent-pension-raises-eyebrows

Both the President of the Republic and members of Parliament have emphasized the necessity of legislative regulation to put an end to the simultaneous receipt of public employee pensions and salaries by political officials. ...

51. President's alleged undeclared pension sparks controversy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-s-alleged-undeclared-pension-sparks-controversy

The political party AKEL has called for a response from the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, amid reports suggesting that he has received a pension for eight years, beginning at the age of 45, without proper declaration in his financial affairs....

52. New law protects consumers against unlawful practices

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-protects-consumers-against-unlawful-practices

In a unanimous decision, the plenary session of the Parliament has approved a groundbreaking harmonizing law aimed at empowering consumers to protect their collective interests effectively....

53. UN meeting and unity across the aisle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-meeting-and-unity-across-the-aisle

In a session lasting about two hours, the National Council convened to discuss the latest developments in Cyprus's diplomatic efforts....

54. School escorts back on track to aid hundreds of disabled students

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-escorts-back-on-track-to-aid-hundreds-of-disabled-students

The perennial issue of meeting the needs of students requiring school assistants has resurfaced as the new school year begins. ...

55. First Lady's assistant denied extra pay

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-lady-s-assistant-denied-extra-pay

A majority of the members of the Parliamentary Finance Committee approved the release of funds requested by the Presidency for salary payments, but the Committee unanimously rejected a separate request concerning overtime compensation for an employee temporarily assigned to the Presidency....

56. Presidency in prolonged crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/presidency-in-prolonged-crisis

The United Nations General Assembly in New York proved to be a critical test for Nikos Christodoulides during his first year in office, as well as a highly significant personal and political endeavor. On one hand, he aimed to use the platform of these meetings to communicate a positive message regarding the Cyprus problem. ...

57. E-kalathi bill sparks debate in Parliament

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/e-kalathi-bill-sparks-debate-in-parliament

During yesterday's session of the Parliamentary Committee on energy and trade, the debate shed light on a crucial aspect of the E-kalathi bill. It became evident that there are lingering disagreements among stakeholders and the majority of MPs on this issue. ...

58. Could diagnostic tests help kids learn better?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/could-diagnostic-tests-help-kids-learn-better

The Parliamentary Committee on Education explored the need for diagnostic examinations in all primary and secondary education classes at the start of the academic year to identify and address student weaknesses effectively....

59. Controversy deepens over overtime pay to deputy spokesperson

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversy-deepens-over-overtime-pay-to-deputy-spokesperson

The controversy surrounding overtime payments for Deputy Government Spokesperson Doxa Komodromou has escalated, with revelations and calls for reimbursement by the Auditor General, Odysseas Michaelides....

60. AKEL blasts government amid rising bank profits

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akel-blasts-government-amid-rising-bank-profits

The political party AKEL has voiced its discontent with the government's handling of economic issues, particularly in light of the recent decision to raise interest rates for the tenth time....

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