https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exploring-the-possibility-of-same-sex-marriage-in-cyprus
In today's Sunday edition of Kathimerini, journalist Ioanna Kyriakou delves into the complex landscape surrounding the feasibility and readiness for same-sex marriage in Cyprus, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-rules-for-presidential-advisers-set-amid-political-turmoil
The House of Representatives, in a vote of 46 in favor and one against, has approved a bill outlining the criteria for hiring advisers-associates to the president, ministers, and deputy ministers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-urged-as-state-contracts-lead-to-€6-4m-payout
In a recent address, Deputy Dipa Alekos Tryfonidis called attention to questionable agreements, urging an investigation into the responsible parties behind a contract resulting in a hefty 6.4 million euros compensation payout....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreclosure-fate-tied-to-mortgage-to-rent-scheme
Cyprus' parliament has given the green light to a groundbreaking law aimed at empowering homeowners and offering relief in the face of mortgage challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eparchy-of-cyprus-demands-state-action-against-usurped-property
In a closed-door session, the Parliamentary Committee on refugees pressed state institutions for answers on the uncontrolled and illegal......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-enacts-law-granting-tax-exemption-on-loan-repayments
The House of Representatives has unanimously approved a law exempting individuals who sold real estate or transferred shares to repay Non-Servicing Loans from the 0.4% tax designated for the Central Equal Weight Sharing Agency...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-budget-gets-green-light-–-inside-scoop-on-state-wage-proposals
The 2024 budget was passed into law relatively comfortably, with a total of 37 MPs voting for it, while 19 were opposed. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/critical-battle-looms-as-parliament-debates-foreclosure-legislation
Background consultations are in progress to prepare amendments to the legislative package on divestments, set for submission to the Parliament Plenary on Friday for a vote....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dipa-to-slash-red-light-ticket-costs
For what is provided in the bill submitted before the Transport Committee of the House of Representatives to adjust the prices of fines from the fixed cameras, spoke to 'K,' the MP of DIPA, Marinos Mousiuttas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-foreclosures-plague-2023
There is a race against time, with only a few weeks left to address the issue of foreclosures and enhance the framework....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freeze-on-home-foreclosures-likely-to-continue
As the year comes to a close, it seems likely that the freeze on foreclosures of primary homes valued up to €350k will be extended....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/karoyan-s-visit-to-armenia-sparks-hope-for-relocation
Marios Karoyan, the President of the Democratic Party (DIPA), embarked on a diplomatic mission to Armenia aimed at strengthening ties and facilitating discussions with key officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/k-treppides-co-ltd-and-eimf-partner-up-to-offer-complimentary-studies-and-assured-long-term-employment
A unique agreement recently penned between K. Treppides & Co Ltd and the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) offers full-time employment while covering all study costs associated with obtaining EIMF’s accredited Diploma in “Accounting and Financial Management”....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sparks-fly-as-invitation-sent-to-t-c-mayor-of-famagusta
Simos Ioannou disclosed, during an interview on RIK's radio program, that he informed the President about Suleiman Ulutsai's attendance at the event, and the President's response was, "Okay, we will hold our anti-occupation event, and I will talk to the man."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-economy-on-the-brink-says-finance-minister
During his address to the House of Representatives and following his presentation to the Parliamentary Finance Committee on the government's comprehensive package of seven measures for addressing foreclosure issues, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-ministry-to-recruit-eu-nationals-for-bus-driver-positions
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis announced efforts to address the shortage of professional bus drivers in Cyprus by expediting recruitment procedures from European Union countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-discuss-special-energy-plans-for-refugees-and-large-families
Lawmakers in Cyprus are urging relevant agencies to create two special plans for the installation of photovoltaics, energy-saving, and subsidizing electric mobility for refugees and large families....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/proposed-bill-gives-women-easy-access-to-medically-assisted-reproduction
The House Health Committee of Cyprus has discussed a bill amending the law on medically assisted reproduction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreclosure-sales-to-restart-after-parliamentary-vote
The House of Representatives voted 22 to 18 against a proposal for a new three-month suspension of foreclosure sales, which had been tabled in the form of an emergency bill....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-absences-the applause-and-the omissions
The ceremony to confirm the new President of the Republic began at 11:39 a.m. The outgoing President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades, was the first to enter the House of Representatives packed plenary session. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/k-poll-averof-leads-mavroyiannis-by-0-5
There was a minor upset In the fourth wave of the rolling poll that Symmetron Market Research conducted for "K,". It seems the race for second place will undoubtedly be an exciting one....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/presidential-hopefuls-officially-register-their-candidacies
A record number of 14 hopefuls submitted their candidacies today, for February’s presidential elections. Candidacies were submitted between 8 am-12 pm local time at Filoxenia Conference Center in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/solon-kassinis-has-died
Solon Kasinis, a former DISY MP, passed away today at the age of 70....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/k-poll-the-race-for-second-place-graphics
We are in the crucial final sixty days before the elections, and everything points to a sensational thriller, a fierce battle for the coveted second place....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-and-political-parties-condemn-grivas-protests
President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades has strongly condemned Thursday’s protests outside the House of Representatives over its decision to end funding to activities commemorating EOKA leader Georgios Grivas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elections-president-touts-averof-s-role-in-government-s-success
The dilemma in view of the February 2023 elections is the continuation of stability or experimentation, President Anastasiades said on Saturday, as the presidential campaign continues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kathimerini-poll-christodoulides-unaffected-by-electoral-pressure
The countdown to the presidential elections has begun, and the Symmetron poll for Kathimerini reveals the critical issues that define the political environment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-approve-private-police-along-green-line
The parliament in the Republic of Cyprus has approved legislation allowing the hiring and training of 300 private armed police officers tasked with combating illegal migration along the UN buffer zone, but regulations were still unclear...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cacophony-emerges-as-cyprus-stalls-foreclosure-bills
The finance ministry in the Republic of Cyprus is scrambling for new ways to overcome an awkward impasse on two crucial foreclosure bills, after opposition parties blamed the administration for not doing enough to have the European Commission go along with amendments to protect bad loan guarantors...
