https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/makariou-avenue-set-to-reopen-to-all-vehicles-on-weekdays-but-not-just-yet
Makariou Avenue could soon reopen to all traffic during the day, following a majority vote by the Nicosia Municipal Council — but the final green light will need to come from the Police and the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parliament-approves-bill-for-decentralized-hospital-administration
The House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday aimed at decentralizing the management of Cyprus’ public hospitals, in a move supporters say will address widespread healthcare inefficiencies and region-specific challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/advanced-dna-testing-helps-identify-remains-mishandled-over-40-years-ago
For the first time, authorities have identified the remains of people who went missing between 1979 and 1981, which were treated with chemicals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/trump-s-jet-nikaros-flex-and-the-kalavasos-bridge-that-came-up-short
The story made global headlines. Qatar (yes, those damn Qataris again, always meddling, always targeting our spotless, pure-as-snow leaders) is reportedly planning to gift Trump a plane. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-extends-breastfeeding-work-breaks-for-working-mothers-to-one-year-post-childbirth
Cyprus’ House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill Thursday extending the right for working mothers to take one hour of daily leave for breastfeeding or childcare from nine to twelve months after childbirth or adoption....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echinococcus-detected-in-dogs-in-kampos-lawmakers-warn
Lawmakers on Wednesday were briefed on cases of echinococcus detected in dogs in the Kampos Tsakkistras area, prompting warnings for livestock farmers and dog trainers to take extra precautions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-denies-press-control-explains-controversial-devil-remark
In an exclusive interview, the former President of Cyprus addresses questions about media control, the "Gang" book controversy, and the infamous ''devil'' comment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-health-bill-ensures-no-more-prescriptions-from-non-gesy-doctors
The House of Representatives approved an urgent amendment to the General Healthcare System on Thursday afternoon, with 37 votes in favor and 3 against....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-honors-greek-independence-day-with-pride-and-purpose
With a strong sense of national pride, Cyprus celebrated the anniversary of Greece’s War of Independence on Tuesday with a grand student parade in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/geneva-talks-kick-off-with-key-meetings-and-un-hosted-dinner
The long-awaited Geneva talks on the Cyprus problem officially kicked off today at 12:10 PM local time with a meeting of the National Council under the leadership of President Nicos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/whispers-of-power-lent-friendly-meals-and-a-mission-impossible
These are whispers—'Whispers of the Heart', as Michalis Hatzigiannis once sang—so take them with a grain of salt. A meeting reportedly took place between Young Nikos and Elder Nikos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-react-to-controversial-draft-law-on-easter-bonfires
The government's draft law to regulate Easter bonfires has sparked strong reactions from MPs, who have criticized it as overly strict, impractical, and poorly communicated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calls-for-resignation-of-shso-board-amid-growing-healthcare-concerns
The resignation of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Health Services Organization was demanded today during a Parliamentary Health Committee meeting discussing the 2025 budgets for SHSO and the Health Insurance Organization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mps-mull-casino-cash-exemption-despite-laundering-fears
A proposal to exempt casinos from Cyprus' €10,000 cash transaction limit has sparked a heated debate in parliament, with regulators warning that such a move could open the door to money laundering and create unequal rules for businesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-polis-killer-road-to-become-four-lane-highway-after-years-of-delays
The long-debated Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project is finally moving forward—with a major upgrade. What was once planned as a two-lane highway will now be a four-lane road, a move the government says will improve safety and boost economic growth in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/finally-the-night-we-ve-all-been-waiting-for-no-not-eurovision
Finally! The night we've all been waiting for. Tonight at 7 p.m., Cyprus will witness a grand moment—not the Eurovision finals, but something equally thrilling (or so we’re told)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chaos-over-fine-notifications-website-operation-is-illegal
A barrage of criticism from MPs has been directed at the Police for "threatening citizens" with court referrals if they fail to pay fines from the photo-enforcement system by the end of March....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parent-1-and-parent-2-goes-to-parliament-after-backlash
There are strong reactions to the reference to Parent 1 and Parent 2 in the platform for registering children for the first year of primary school...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/10-000-migrant-departures-in-2024-asylum-applications-drop-41
Cyprus has seen a significant reduction in asylum applications and migrant arrivals in 2024, according to Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/make-police-great-again-cyprus-new-political-party-takes-a-stand-on-police-actions
The unfortunate case of the foreigner, whose body was found with a bullet from a police officer’s gun, has led to the discovery of yet another Cypriot political party: the United Cypriot Republican Party, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/inaction-and-inconsistent-pressure-threaten-our-future
The much-advertised mobility on the Cyprus problem, likely more for communication purposes than out of a genuine lack of awareness of the tragic reality, cannot, by itself, lead to a viable and mutually acceptable solution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/parliament-rejects-akel-s-5-bank-tax-bill-after-tense-showdown
A dramatic session in parliament ended with the rejection of a contentious proposal by the opposition party AKEL, which aimed to impose an extraordinary 5% solidarity tax on bank interest income for 2024 and 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-set-to-vote-on-over-100-bills-today-including-5-tax-on-banks-and-car-recalls
In today's last plenary session before the Christmas holidays, Cypriot MPs will vote on over 100 bills and legislative proposals, with attention focusing on several high-profile issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-apostolos-andreas-bus-breakdown-to-political-meltdowns
A pilgrimage to Apostolos Andreas—may his blessings abound—took an unexpected turn when the bus broke down. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-the-nato-debate-is-still-a-divisive-issue-in-cyprus
The NATO debate in Cyprus has always been polarizing. Unlike the real debate on membership in the North Atlantic Alliance—which requires preconditions and an invitation, not just an "application"—...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/old-grudges-and-gilded-memories-cypriot-politics-in-reruns
Last night, I tuned into a podcast featuring the former President of Cyprus and a Twitter Space (or "X Space") with the former DISY party leader. Oh boy, both were quite the listen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/urgent-airbag-recall-thousands-of-cars-in-cyprus-at-risk
Thousands of vehicles in Cyprus may be equipped with potentially dangerous Takata airbags, as the recall process for these defective products remains incomplete. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-raises-penalty-points-for-license-suspension
The House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Law, increasing the threshold for temporary driving license suspension from 12 to 16 penalty points. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-plans-€10-000-cash-limit-to-fight-money-laundering
According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the Cyprus government is considering a new law to cap cash transactions at €10,000 for buying goods and services, aiming to crack down on money laundering. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-sector-salaries-to-increase-by-1-5-starting-october-2024
Cyprus' House of Representatives has passed an agreement between the government and trade unions to implement a general 1.5% wage increase for public......
