https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-sweeping-measures-to-curb-stadium-violence
Justice Minister Anna Koukkides-Procopiou unveiled a series of measures aimed at addressing violence in stadiums following a Council of Ministers meeting. Key among these measures is the proposal to implement alcohol and drug tests prior to entry into sports venues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/decoding-the-tragic-legacy-from-helios-airplane-crash-to-bus-blazes
Miraculously, there is no other explanation for the situation with the "crazy" school buses. They catch fire, burn up in the good seats, break down on long downhill grades, and, it is whispered, have a whole host of other problems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-e-justice-system-for-streamlined-legal-processes
In a significant move toward digital transformation, Cyprus inaugurated the e-justice information system on Monday, enabling the electronic registration of documents throughout the judicial process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-nears-digital-judicial-transformation-with-new-e-justice-system
Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, Philippos Hadjizacharias, anticipates the finalization of the new e-justice system by February 2024, marking a crucial stride in Cyprus' digital transformation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minors-still-held-in-adult-prisons-urgent-action-needed
In a concerning development, legislation addressing the detention of minors in adult prisons remains stalled since 2021....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-leaves-door-open-to-power-play-in-potential-white-house-return
Former President Donald Trump, in a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity, left the question of potential power abuse unanswered, fueling Democratic concerns about his rhetoric and future plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-my-friend-kyriakos-we-will-not-threaten-you-if-you-do-not-threaten-us
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks about all issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations in an exclusive interview with K, twenty-four hours before he arrives in Athens, stressing that he is looking forward to "a new page" based on the ''win-win principle''....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/committee-debates-cutting-traffic-violation-fines-in-half
The Parliamentary Committee on Transport convened today to deliberate on the potential reduction of extrajudicial fines for traffic light violations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alleged-sexual-abuse-of-5-year-old-girl-comes-to-light
In a significant development within the Cypriot Justice system, a case involving the alleged sexual abuse of a 5-year-old girl has come to the forefront....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/decoding-the-secrets-of-confidential-oligarch-deals
Hours before Cyprus faced criticism in the European Parliament for alleged involvement of Cypriot companies in the movement of funds for Russian oligarchs, officials in Nicosia defended their reputation.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-intel-goes-solo-against-organized-crime
In a significant move, the Police Intelligence Service in Cyprus gains independence, breaking ties with the YKAN to focus on a broader spectrum of organized crime, including hooligans.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-honest-state
Whenever Cyprus becomes the focus of an international journalistic investigation, the perception within the media, political circles, and civil society follows a familiar pattern: initial anticipation or curiosity, followed by a few days of discussion about the country's reputation and questionable practices. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/abraham-s-tinderbox
I’ll begin by clearly condemning Hamas and its terrorist thugs and express grief at the horrors inflicted on innocent Israeli civilians on 7 October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/michalis-persianis-the-wet-firecracker
The Cyprus Confidential revelations turned out to be a 'petard mouille', a wet firecracker failing to generate the anticipated excitement. This disappointment surpassed the one we experienced when we photographed accountants, politicians, lawyers, and bankers up to their chests while in the nude....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/murders-shake-cyprus-prompting-reflection-on-crime-and-leadership
In a shocking turn of events, two murders occurred within a span of just a few hours, stealing the limelight from the ongoing turmoil in neighboring Israel and evoking grim memories of times long past. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-grapples-with-alarming-gaps-in-youth-employment-and-basic-skills
The Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Labour, Welfare and Social Security, Andreas Kafkalias, expressed concern over the gaps in basic skills and the high percentage of young people not in employment, education, or training (14.7%) in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/should-tenants-have-a-paw-sitive-right-to-pets
Is a tank full of snakes in a bedsit OK? Would three St Bernard dogs in a two-bedroom flat be too much?...
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....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-cypriots-stuck-in-traffic-by-choice
Traffic congestion in Cyprus, especially during school hours and extracurricular activities, is a recurring issue that not only makes headlines but also sparks extensive public discussions about potential solutions, which have proven ineffective in recent years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/maria-ressa-s-nobel-worthy-legal-triumph
Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa has been acquitted of her final tax evasion charge in the latest legal victory for the veteran journalist as she battles to stay out of prison over cases that she has previously described as part of a pattern of harassment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-of-ex-convict-sheds-light-on-police-shortcomings-in-limassol-riots
A shocking outbreak of violent riots rocked Limassol last Friday as masked assailants targeted immigrants and vandalized migrant-owned businesses during an anti-immigrant march. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gang-rape-horrors-shake-italy-7-men-accused-victim-s-assault-filmed
The treatment is already allowed on a voluntary basis in several EU countries, but only in Poland is it currently compulsory for rapists and child sex abusers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-wildfires
As thick black smoke filled the Athenian sky and blazes consumed homes in the suburbs, a political firestorm broke out among Greek politicians Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-s-big-parade-shows-readiness
Poland held its largest military parade in decades on Tuesday, in a flex of defensive muscle that comes as tensions rise on the border between the NATO nation and key Russian ally Belarus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/npl-crisis-highlights-tug-of-war-between-borrowers-and-legislation
The concealment, or "camouflage," of non-performing loans (NPLs) in commercial banks before 2013 and their subsequent explosion have been, and may continue to be, the most significant challenge for the Cypriot economy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-battle-looms-as-cyprus-faces-eu-scrutiny-over-professional-qualifications
The European Commission decided to refer Cyprus and Malta to the Court of Justice of the European Union for incorrect transposition of EU rules on the recognition of professional qualifications, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-memorial-service-honors-heroes-of-mari-tragedy
Eleven years have passed since the tragic explosion in Mari, which resulted in the loss of 13 lives and injuries to many others, as well as significant damage to the Vasiliko Power Station....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-construction-scandal-uncovered-in-akamas
The data collected and presented by "K" regarding the illegal construction interventions within the Akama Forest, a protected area designated as a white zone based on a plan from the 1980s, prove the tip of the iceberg. ...
