https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fall-of-the-man-who-held-the-powerful-accountable
In the famous film ''Dead Poet's Society'', Welton is an exclusive private boarding school for the American elite, where tradition reigns supreme. The school is conservative and strict, with its main values encapsulated in the motto: ''Tradition, Honor, Discipline, Excellence.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-hardline-on-syrian-deportations-gives-cyprus-green-light-for-returns
In a landmark ruling, Germany’s Supreme Administrative Court in Munster has determined that some areas of Syria can now be considered "safe," despite the ongoing civil war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protest-outside-presidential-palace-against-auditor-general-s-suspension
A protest organized by the left-wing AKEL party took place outside the Presidential Palace on Monday, under the slogan ''Against the system of corruption and cover-up!''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-cuts-funds-to-hungary-over-unpaid-asylum-fine
The European Union has begun the process of reclaiming hundreds of millions of euros meant for Hungary after the country's government refused to pay a significant fine for violating the bloc’s asylum rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/respect-for-justice-in-action-not-just-words
The Constitutional Court's decision to remove Odysseas Michaelides as Auditor General deserves careful consideration by all involved before making public statements. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/convicted-murderer-still-at-large-17-years-after-prison-escape
Seventeen years after escaping from Cyprus' Central Prison, convicted murderer Panagiotis Netzati remains on the run, with his name still listed on Interpol’s most-wanted list....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-ruling-shakes-political-landscape-in-cyprus
In a report written by Kathimerini's Christos Bouris, the recent decision by the Supreme Court to remove Odysseus Michaelides from his role as Auditor General marks a significant and historic event in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-backs-un-call-for-israel-to-end-occupation-in-palestine
According to a report by Kathimerini's Christos Bouris, Cyprus has supported a United Nations resolution urging Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories within a year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-refuses-dutch-request-to-leave-asylum-system
In a surprising move, the Netherlands has requested an opt-out from the EU migration and asylum system, just days after Germany reintroduced border controls. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-arrested-in-dhekelia-for-illegal-bird-trapping-raid
Three men were arrested in the Dhekelia area on Monday morning after a Sovereign Base Area Police anti-bird trapping raid discovered them in an orchard using active mist nets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperatures-hold-steady-through-friday
A weak low-pressure system will bring unstable weather to Cyprus starting Friday, with occasional rain and storms expected in certain areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reasons-behind-the-auditor-general-ruling-deemed-a-mockery
Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras reports today that the Constitutional Court of Cyprus has ruled unanimously to dismiss Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides following a request by the Attorney General, George Savvidis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-the-end-of-the-age-of-odysseas
The long-running saga finally came to an end today—a saga that dragged on for months in the courts, but for years in society. For those familiar with the behind-the-scenes drama and the times Odysseas’ eccentric and narcissistic behavior paralyzed the state machinery, the decision was no surprise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-supreme-court-to-rule-on-auditor-general-s-potential-dismissal
UPDATE: The Supreme Constitutional Court unanimously ruled Wednesday to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides, citing misconduct and incompetence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/decision-pending-on-auditor-general-s-fate
The Supreme Constitutional Court began its session at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday to deliberate on Attorney General George Savvides' request for the dismissal of Auditor General Odysseas Michailidis over alleged "improper conduct."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-blames-biden-and-harris-for-latest-assassination-attempt
Former President Donald Trump on Monday attributed the recent assassination attempt against him to a polarized political climate and rhetoric from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-mr-never-surrender-and-donald-trump
In the first televised debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the standout moment was when the former President claimed that illegal immigrants are eating Americans' cats, dogs, and basically all pets...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-men-charged-after-theft-of-banksy-s-girl-with-balloon
Two men have been charged with burglary following the theft of Banksy's iconic artwork, Girl with Balloon, from a London gallery. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/billionaire-jared-isaacman-completes-first-ever-commercial-spacewalk
On Thursday, billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman achieved a historic milestone by participating in the first private spacewalk, in collaboration with SpaceX. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teen-arrested-after-disturbances-at-larnaca-elderly-shelter
Police in Larnaca have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with recent disturbances at a home for elderly people, authorities said Thursday. The teenager is accused of causing property damage at the facility and will appear before the Larnaca District Court later today to face charges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-suspects-face-trial-over-metamax-pyramid-scheme-fraud
A 63-year-old and a 54-year-old have been referred to trial today before the Criminal Court in connection with the Metamax investment pyramid scheme.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-rejects-tatar-s-two-state-push
The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK has declared the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s attempts to change the UK’s stance over the illegal pseudo-state in the occupied part of Cyprus as unsuccessful....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-boosts-doctors-monthly-payments-in-€1-3-million-malpractice-case
In a recent decision, Cyprus’s Court of Appeal increased the monthly repayment amounts required from three doctors who were found liable for medical negligence. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-upholds-decision-to-revoke-cyprus-citizenship-for-syrian-businessman
The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus has rejected an appeal by a Syrian businessman and his family against the government's decision to revoke their Cypriot citizenship. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-made-in-paphos-for-illegal-hunting-in-restricted-area
A second arrest was made by Paphos police on Monday in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal hunting in a restricted area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€13-billion-tax-bill-for-apple-€2-4-billion-fine-for-google
Apple has lost its legal battle against a €13 billion ($14.4 billion) tax bill after Europe’s top court ruled in favor of the European Commission on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monks-appeal-to-halt-ecclesiastical-court-proceedings-rejected-by-supreme-court
The Supreme Court of Cyprus has dismissed a petition filed by four monks seeking a prohibition order to halt proceedings against them in the Synodical Court of the Church of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hungary-offers-free-travel-to-brussels-for-migrants-in-response-to-eu-fines
Hungary’s government reaffirmed Friday its plan to offer asylum seekers free, one-way travel to Brussels, aiming to pressure the European Union to ease fines over Hungary's strict asylum policies.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-monastery-remains-standing-despite-demolition-order
A monastery owned by the Metropolis of Constantia and Famagusta, illegally built in the protected Cape Greco area, remains standing despite court orders to demolish it, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-allow-women-voluntary-military-service-starting-2025
President Nikos Christodoulides announced Sunday night that the Cypriot government will soon offer women the opportunity to voluntarily enlist in the National Guard following their completion of secondary or technical school education....
