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661. US Ambassador addresses Cyprus reunification in TV interview

In an interview today Mera Mesimeri, the US Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, addressed various topics, including the implications of the appointment of Cuellar and the ongoing challenges in the region....

662. Trimiklini scandal unveiled: 15-year licensing nightmare shakes state agencies

The Control Committee of the Parliament heard an outcry from the state services, who took almost 15 years to act on a series of illegal activities......

663. President contemplates restart amidst manipulation claims

The official first was Wednesday, January 10, for the new members of the Government after they officially received their portfolios from the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulidis....

664. President reveals higher education upgrade by May

The comprehensive strategy for the reorganization and improvement of Higher Education is due to be published by May the latest, said the President of Cyprus......

665. Mitsotakis unveils stance on same-sex marriage

He opened his cards on the issue of same-sex marriage, which has caused a lot of discussion, yesterday the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis......

666. 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....

667. Government takes bold steps to speed up construction approvals

The Ministry of Interior in Cyprus is on a mission to simplify the development control system by implementing a comprehensive package of 22 measures in collaboration with the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (CSTC). ...

668. Presidential Palace to host swearing-in of key officials

The swearing-in ceremony of the new Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Commissioners will take place at 08.30 on Wednesday at the Presidential Palace, in the presence of the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides....

669. Gabriel Attal appointed as youngest Prime Minister in history of France

In a move aimed at rejuvenating his second term, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his 34-year-old Education Minister, Gabriel Attal, as the country's new Prime Minister. This makes Attal the youngest person to hold the position and the first openly gay individual to do so....

670. 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......

671. UN names Colombian envoy for Cyprus, Ambassador backs decision

Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has welcomed the appointment of a UNSG personal envoy on Cyprus saying that she looks forward to working with the envoy....

672. January Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: EIOPA

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. A newsletter issue from Treppides is an essential tool for those who are engaged in the broader financial and business sector, as one can find through the pages all the important and current developments, as well as the latest news relating to financial, audit and assurance, tax as well as legal services....

673. EU Council President to resign, pursue European Parliament seat

Charles Michel, the current European Council president, announced his decision to step down early to run for a seat in the European Parliament....

674. 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....

675. Leaders embrace appointment of UN envoy

In a significant development for the longstanding Cyprus issue, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, former Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs, as his personal envoy for the region. ...

676. Journalism is (also) a job like any other

Since 2009, when I began working full-time in this field, I've observed the media landscape in Cyprus undergo multiple crises. From the advertising downturn following the 2008 global financial crisis—which didn't directly impact Cyprus—to dwindling sales due to the rise of the internet and social media, and further exacerbated by the banking sector's subsequent turmoil and business closures....

677. 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''...

678. Cabinet approves free preschool for 4-year-olds

The Council of Ministers today greenlit the expansion of free pre-primary education for 4-year-olds, announced Education Minister Athina Michaelidou following the conclusion of the Cabinet meeting....

679. Tension peaks in Cyprus natural gas development

The development of the Natural Gas network of Cyprus has become a tangled mess, as after the delays in the schedules......

680. Cyprus President addresses cabinet on reshuffle speculations

In a pre-Cabinet meeting address, Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides dismissed media speculation regarding a potential government reshuffle. He emphasized that any such decisions would be communicated directly to the ministers and not leaked through the press....

681. South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in urgent ICJ appeal

South Africa has urgently petitioned the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to intervene and prevent potential genocide by Israel in Gaza, specifically calling for a cessation of combat operations. ...

682. 18 major shipping companies divert routes away from Red Sea

In response to a surge in attacks on merchant ships, 18 significant shipping companies have opted to avoid transiting the Red Sea, as reported by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). ...

683. UN Security Council to renew peacekeeping force mandate in Cyprus

The year 2024 inaugurates a formal series of UN procedures related to Cyprus and simultaneously locks in the arrival of the new Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Cyprus....

684. Europe tightens rules on short-term rentals for sustainable tourism

The noose has tightened for short-term rentals within European territory, i.e. ''Airbnb'' and other well-known platforms. The aim of the new three rules from the European institutions is to promote more sustainable tourism,...

685. Health Minister convenes advisory meeting amidst rising Covid cases

The Minister of Health, Poppy Kanari, is scheduled to convene a meeting with the Scientific Advisory Group on Wednesday at 15:00 to address the surge in coronavirus cases....

686. Finance Ministry undergoes administration overhaul

687. Cyta unions stage two-hour work stoppage over staff future

In response to management's proposed alterations to the future of Cyta's staff, the unions are initiating a decisive move with a two-hour work stoppage today from 8-10 am....

688. President announces imminent cabinet reshuffle within 18 months

A Cabinet reshuffle will take place before the completion of 18 months of governance, President Nikos Christodoulides said in an interview on Sunday with the newspaper "Phileleftheros", noting that decisions will be taken on the basis of his own assessment and the messages he receives from the society....

689. Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to relinquish throne on Jan. 14

In a surprising New Year's Eve announcement, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark revealed her decision to step down from the throne on January 14, 2024. ...

690. The intriguing story behind the Apple watch controversy

In 2013, an executive from a medical device company presented an enticing proposal to Tim Cook, Apple's CEO—an entry into the medical device space...