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451. Maria Stylianou-Lottidi breaks barriers, elected to IOI Europe board

In a historic move, Ms. Maria Stylianou-Lottidi, the Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights in Cyprus,...

452. Christodoulides: Reunification in 2024 despite 50 year anniversary

Nikos Christodoulides emphasizes the significance of 2024, marking 50 years since the Turkish invasion and 20 years since Cyprus joined the EU....

453. Christodoulides' strong message: Ignore sirens, focus on governance

The swearing-in and assumption of duties of the new ministers and officials of the government took place today (10/01), at the Presidential Palace....

454. Persianis reveals limited cooperation with Finance Ministry

For the limited cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, for the wrong interpretation of the research with a political prism and for the fiscal risks, the President of the Fiscal Council of Cyprus......

455. Far-right and conservatives gain momentum in Europe

The far-right and conservative parties are gaining strength across Europe, while the possibility of reaching up to 29% of the seats in the European Parliament is visible, explains to "K" Tobias Gerhard Schminke, founder of the platform for collecting electoral data Europe Elects....

456. A government on fragile ground

In May 2022, Nikos Christodoulides announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic, only to be overshadowed by the revelation of a partially plagiarized speech from Ioannis Kasoulides during the 2008 presidential election....

457. UN Chief expresses concern over deepening divide in Cyprus

''It becomes clearer with every passing year that the divide between the sides is growing, gradually eroding the prospects of finding a mutually acceptable political settlement''...

458. Red Sea hit by explosive drone assault

In a significant maritime incident, a drone boat laden with explosives has detonated in the Red Sea, as confirmed by the US navy....

459. Cyprus and UK join forces to deliver 90 tons of aid to Gaza

In a joint effort marked by exceptional cooperation, Cyprus and the United Kingdom have successfully dispatched nearly 90 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza....

460. Cyprus makes the cut in new tax-friendly nations list

In a recent announcement, the Ministry of Finance shed light on the revised list of countries enjoying preferential tax status under the Independent Authority for Public Revenue of the Hellenic Republic (IAEA)....

461. US Ambassador discusses Cyprus and Russian influence in exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini, the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus weighs in on whether the island nation's ties to Russian influence are changing. ...

462. Preserving Cyprus' cultural heritage is a bicommunal effort

463. Cyprus eyes new measures amid migration challenges

There may have been progress so far in the management of migration, according to figures released by the government these days, but this is mainly due to a sharp decline in the number of applicants from African countries, ...

464. Cyprus and China strengthen ties with new export agreements

In a recent meeting between Cyprus's Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, Petros Xenophontos, and China's Ambassador to Cyprus, Liu Yantao, the two nations solidified plans to sign two new Cooperation Protocols....

465. Israeli investments raise eyebrows in occupied territories

The large-scale acquisition of land in the Occupied Territories by Israeli citizens and Europeans of Jewish descent is creating interesting dynamics within the Turkish Cypriot community, as well as in Turkish and Turkish Cypriot press reports....

466. 2024 budget gets green light – Inside scoop on state wage proposals

The 2024 budget was passed into law relatively comfortably, with a total of 37 MPs voting for it, while 19 were opposed. ...

467. Cyprus expands diplomatic footprint, bolsters migration management efforts

President Nicos Christodoulides, leading the Council of Ministers at the Presidential Palace, announced significant developments in Cyprus' foreign policy and measures taken to address migration challenges....

468. EU Council and Parliament agree on landmark pact on immigration and asylum

The Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the new Pact on Immigration and Asylum, as announced by the Vice-President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas, speaking to K....

469. The big decision: Minister's plan for wage boost

In a recent Labour Advisory Body session, Minister Yiannis Panayiotou remained tight-lipped about the upcoming announcement on the national minimum wage....

470. Preventive pediatrics expansion: Center takes on eight more diseases

''The CPP has been carrying out a project on behalf of the State for 35 years and covers the needs of the entire population of the country free of charge on a voluntary basis'', says Fotini Tsiridou, the president of the Association of Friends of the Center of Preventive Pediatrics ''Amerikos Argyriou'' and councillor of DISY, to ''K''....

471. EU's Schinas criticizes veto use, stresses need for compromise

European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas voiced concerns about the use of the veto as a primary defense tactic, stating that it hinders compromise rather than facilitating it....

472. Tatar to appeal to Putin for a Cyprus policy rethink

Ersin Tatar, the leader of Turkish Cypriots, has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to reconsider Russia's policy on Cyprus. ...

473. National Guard signs historic defense deal with Netherlands

In a strategic move, the National Guard (NF) has entered into a Bilateral Defence Programme (BDP) with the Armed Forces of the Netherlands, as announced by the General Staff of the National Guard....

474. UK and Cyprus to strengthen global collaboration

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Director General for Europe, Peter Wilson and the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Kyriacos Kouros chaired the first annual review of the UK-Cyprus Memorandum of Understanding....

475. Interior Minister considers plan with IOM to boost international workforce

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has conveyed to IOM (International Organization for Migration) Director General Amy Pope Cyprus' willingness to look into implementing a pilot programme to attract labour force from third countries....

476. Cyprus and Estonia collaborate on e-health initiatives

Cooperation between Cyprus and Estonia in the field of e-Health is being promoted with Cyprus aiming to draw expertise and good practices in the field of e-Health from Estonia, which is considered a model country in this field....

477. How Cyprus and Chevron found common ground

The resolution of the dispute between the Republic of Cyprus and Chevron Cyprus Limited, the operator of the Aphrodite field, appears largely satisfactory to both parties....

478. 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....

479. Crisis averted as Cyprus and Chevron reach compromise

The resolution of the dispute between the Republic of Cyprus and Chevron Cyprus Limited, the manager of the Aphrodite field, can be seen as a compromise satisfying both parties. ...

480. Cyprus and France seal the deal on tax cooperation

In a milestone development, Cyprus and France have solidified their commitment to combat double taxation through the signing of a renewed Convention on the Elimination of Double Taxation....