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751. Mossad and Cyprus foil Iran's terror cell targeting Jews

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mossad-and-cyprus-foil-iran-s-terror-cell-targeting-jews

The Mossad helped Cyprus crack an Iranian terror cell, according to sources on Sunday, 25th of June....

752. ''A government 'Sans Famille'''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-government-sans-famille

The title does not pertain to Hector Malot's novel, ''Sans Famille'' (''Without Family''). It relates to the response that the President of the Republic had to provide, in answer to a question from an esteemed colleague at "K" newspaper, Marina Oikonomidou,...

753. German ambassador calls on players to reassess energy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-ambassador-calls-on-players-to-reassess-energy

Willingness to compromise on the Cyprus issue is important in order to move forward, German Ambassador to Cyprus, Anke Schlimm, says in an interview published in the Sunday edition of Politis newspaper...

754. Nicosia seeks compromise on EU pesticide policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-seeks-compromise-on-eu-pesticide-policy

The sustainable use of pesticide regulation in the EU will be among the topics discussed at the Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers Council, which is taking place in Luxembourg on June 26-27...

755. International inspectors hired for 'Golden Passports' probe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-inspectors-hired-for-golden-passports-probe

According to a report on Philenews, the Independent Authority Against Corruption has recruited two "inspection officers" who will be compensated with approximately €1,150 per day for their crucial role in the ongoing investigation surrounding the controversial 'golden passports' issue....

756. European journalists accuse EU leaders of invalidating media freedom

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-journalists-accuse-eu-leaders-of-invalidating-media-freedom

Draft legislation published by EU leaders that would allow national security agencies to spy on journalists has been condemned by media and civil society groups as dangerous and described by a leading MEP as “incomprehensible”....

757. Green energy policy progresses with approval for EV charging infrastructure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-energy-policy-progresses-with-approval-for-ev-charging-infrastructure

The Council of Ministers, in its session on June 21, 2023, approved the Amendment of the Regulations on Petroleum Stations from 1972 to 1999, to allow for the installation and use of electric vehicle charging points at petrol stations, as part of the government's policy for transitioning to green energy....

758. Assessing Christodoulides' stance on the tourism sector

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/assessing-christodoulides-stance-on-the-tourism-sector

Judging from President Christodoulides' recent remarks on his 100-day governance report, it seems that the sectors of Shipping and Tourism are relatively low on his list of priorities....

759. Health Ministry increases IVF subsidy to boost fertility rates

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-ministry-increases-ivf-subsidy-to-boost-fertility-rates

In an effort to combat under-fertility and bolster population growth, the Council of Ministers has approved a proposal to revise the subsidy scheme for infertility treatment in Cyprus. ...

760. Christodoulides' exhaustive diplomatic pursuits for resolving the Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-exhaustive-diplomatic-pursuits-for-resolving-the-cyprus-issue

President Nikos Christodoulides has highlighted the government's efforts in pursuing negotiations on the Cyprus issue and implementing a diplomatic initiative during the first 100 days of governance....

761. Cyprus road deaths down 18% last year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-an-18-decrease-in-road-deaths-in-2022

There were 20,678 deaths on EU roads in 2022, a collective increase of 4% compared to 2021, according to the 17th Annual Road Safety Performance Index (PIN Report), released Tuesday, by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC). Out of the 32 countries monitored by the PIN programme, only 13 registered a decrease in road deaths in 2022, compared to 2021. Slovenia was ranked first with a 25% reduction, followed by Latvia with 23% and Lithuania and Cyprus with 18%...

762. Cyprus farmers voice alarm over plant protection regulation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-voice-alarm-over-plant-protection-regulation

The European Commission is addressing farmers' concerns regarding the proposed regulation on plant protection in the European Union. They assure that the implementation of the new rules will be gradual, aiming to minimize any impact on production and food prices....

763. Temporary VAT reduction on essentials estimated at €14.5 million

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temporary-vat-reduction-on-essentials-estimated-at-€14-5-million

In the upcoming days, most likely early next week, a clearer picture is expected to emerge regarding the government's course of action on the reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for fuel and electricity....

764. Cypriot president briefs UN chief on EU push

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-briefs-un-chief-on-eu-push

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a telephone conversation on Thursday, during which they exchanged views on the next steps regarding the effort to resume the Cyprus talks and agreed to stay in contact on the matter...

765. Cabinet approves Deputy Ministry for Migration and Asylum

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-deputy-ministry-for-migration-and-asylum

The Council of Ministers approved on Thursday the bill for the establishment of a Deputy Ministry for Immigration and Asylum....

766. Cyprus calls for medicine market reform

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-calls-for-medicine-market-reform

Health Minister for Health Popi Kanari said that Cyprus is in favor of the creation of a single market for medicines, and highlighted the problems that Cyprus faces regarding medicine access as a small member state, during the second day of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) of the EU, which was held on Tuesday in Luxembourg in its Health Ministers configuration....

767. Minister and Council president advocate for holistic sex ed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-and-council-president-advocate-for-holistic-sex-ed

Minister Athena Michaelidou and Anastasia Papadopoulou, President of the "Voice" Council, joined forces today at the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth to deliver a joint press conference on the topic of sexual education for students. The purpose of the conference was to emphasize the significance of implementing comprehensive sexual education in schools....

768. Greek islands grapple with doctor shortages as tourism takes priority

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-islands-grapple-with-doctor-shortages-as-tourism-takes-priority

Many Greek islands face severe shortages of doctors and nurses and attempts to solve the issue fall afoul of local economies and, in certain cases, government bureaucracy....

769. Groundbreaking court to tackle first home foreclosures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groundbreaking-court-to-tackle-first-home-foreclosures

The groundwork for the establishment of a specialized jurisdiction court, which will exclusively handle issues related to the foreclosure of primary residences, will be laid on Thursday....

770. Cyprus takes a stand for solidarity in EU immigration reform

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-a-stand-for-solidarity-in-eu-immigration-reform

Minister of Interior Konstantinos Ioannou announced on Friday that Cyprus views the establishment of a mandatory solidarity mechanism as a significant development for the country....

771. President keeps EU initiative alive after phone call

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-keeps-his-eu-initiative-alive-after-phone-call

Dialogue prospects on divided Cyprus may seem small after UN efforts failed this week to bring together the two community leaders, but President Nikos Christodoulides remained upbeat on Thursday over a hard sell to involve Brussels in the peace process, citing a phone call he received on Thursday...

772. Finance minister warns of VAT consequences

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-warns-of-vat-consequences

With the deadlines long expired and the saga of amending the Value Added Tax Law to apply the reduced rate of 5% to specific residential square meters dragging on, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos sounds the alarm, emphasizing the palpable risk of Cyprus being taken to the European Court and fined....

773. Cyprus's slow ride on the electric car bandwagon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-slow-ride-on-the-electric-car-bandwagon

We are slowly rushing towards zero-emission transportation. The data from new vehicle registrations indicate that while the numbers are increasing, the percentage of electric cars on Cypriot roads remains limited....

774. UN top diplomat in Cyprus tries to bring leaders together

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-top-diplomat-in-cyprus-tries-to-bring-leaders-together

UN Secretary General's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, has been trying to bring together Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, however this has not been made possible for the moment...

775. Minister highlights progress in migration management efforts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-highlights-progress-in-migration-management-efforts

During a recent press conference on migration, Constantinos Ioannou, the Minister of Interior, discussed the current state of asylum applications and the return of irregular migrants to their countries of origin between March and May 2023. He emphasized the government's policies and measures to address these challenges....

776. New plan to safeguard vulnerable groups' homes nears approval

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-plan-to-safeguard-vulnerable-groups-homes-nears-approval

The Director of the Press Office of the President of the Republic, Victor Papadopoulos, announced that a new plan to safeguard the first homes of vulnerable groups in Cyprus is on the horizon. ...

777. California: Electricity bills based on your paycheck

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/california-electricity-bills-based-on-your-paycheck

Most of the time, what you pay for electricity or water or gas depends on how much you use. Leave the air conditioner and the lights on all night, and your electricity bill will spike. Take long, relaxing bubble baths every day, and your water bill will climb....

778. EC urges Cyprus to comply with EU VAT rules for homes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ec-urges-cyprus-to-comply-with-eu-vat-rules-for-homes

The European Commission has called on Cyprus to comply with EU VAT rules for dwellings by sending a reasoned opinion to the country, included in the Commission’s June infringements package. ...

779. Cabinet approves tax deductions for businesses and extends tax payment deadline

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-tax-deductions-for-businesses-and-extends-tax-payment-deadline

The Cabinet approved several important measures on Wednesday, including a bill on tax rebates for businesses for energy upgrades, an extension of the tax payment deadline, and a suspension of the obligation to file tax returns for individuals with a taxable income below €19,500....

780. Minister calls for duty-free halloumi exports to Australia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/minister-calls-for-duty-free-halloumi-exports-to-australia

Minister for Agriculture Petros Xenophontos participated in the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the EU on Tuesday, where he participated in discussions regarding the state of the agricultural market in the EU as well as trade with Ukraine. Subtitle: ...

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