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1. Parliament delays vote on new protest law over concerns about rights and police powers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-delays-vote-on-new-protest-law-over-concerns-about-rights-and-police-powers

Debate over a contentious bill regulating public gatherings was postponed Thursday after lawmakers opted to send it back to the Legal Affairs Committee for further review. ...

2. Nikaros, Varosiotou, Strovolos and the one billion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nikaros-varosiotou-strovolos-and-the-one-billion

“The DISY party was not created to serve anyone’s personal ambitions!” When that comes out of Nikos Anastasiades’ mouth, it takes on an altogether different meaning....

3. Fix the roads already! MP's tour Paphos projects stuck in limbo

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fix-the-roads-already-mp-s-tour-paphos-projects-stuck-in-limbo

From broken promises to broken roads, Paphos has had its share of delays. But on Friday, members of Parliament took to the streets, literally, to check in on a number of key infrastructure projects that locals say are long overdue....

4. Lawmakers propose transparency for mobile traffic cameras

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-propose-transparency-for-mobile-traffic-cameras

Lawmakers are calling for greater transparency in the use of mobile traffic cameras following criticism that the current system relies on hidden surveillance rather than public safety....

5. Cyprus Sports Organization unveils plans for modern sports facilities across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sports-organization-unveils-plans-for-modern-sports-facilities-across-cyprus

The Cyprus Sports Organisation (KOA) announced plans Wednesday to build a new 4,000–5,000-seat stadium at the Makario complex in Nicosia and signed a memorandum of understanding with stakeholders in Paphos to upgrade the "Stelios Kyriakides" stadium, aiming to address long-standing infrastructure issues across Cyprus....

6. Is Phedon Phedonos gearing up for 2028?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-phedon-phedonos-gearing-up-for-2028

When Phedon Phedonos launched a fresh offensive from Paphos last month, accusing certain Cyprus-based forex companies of laundering dirty money and warning that the Cypriot economy was veering dangerously close to a “casino model,” it sent ripples through Nicosia....

7. Parliament mandates breastfeeding rooms in workplaces

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-mandates-breastfeeding-rooms-in-workplaces

Parliament has unanimously passed a law requiring all workplaces, both public and private, as well as public spaces, to provide designated breastfeeding rooms or spaces for expressing and storing breast milk....

8. Cyprus’s booming defense industry nets €40M as officials call for faster growth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-booming-defense-industry-nets-€40m-as-officials-call-for-faster-growth

Cyprus’s defense industry has grown tenfold in recent years, with approximately 30 companies now generating an estimated €40 million in revenue annually, officials revealed Tuesday during a session of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy, Commerce and Industry....

9. Shock bills, football fixes & a U-turn on Makarios Ave: Cyprus' week of curveballs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shock-bills-football-fixes-a-u-turn-on-makarios-ave-cyprus-week-of-curveballs

From electricity bills getting a surprise bump to football clubs sliding past tax rules (again) and a Nicosia street project taking a literal U-turn, this week was full of plot twists. ...

10. EAC admits fire risk in thousands of homes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-admits-fire-risk-in-thousands-of-homes

Thousands of homes in Cyprus may be at risk of fire, electric shock, or damage to appliances due to faulty circuit breakers, and for the first time, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is acknowledging the problem....

11. EAC adjusts smart meter rollout after appliance damage reports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-adjusts-smart-meter-rollout-after-appliance-damage-reports

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will revise its smart meter installation strategy following a series of reported incidents, including fires and damaged appliances, officials said....

12. Over €1.1 million in donations to Cyprus political parties tied to golden passport scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-€1-1-million-in-donations-to-cyprus-political-parties-tied-to-golden-passport-scheme

More than €1.1 million in donations were funneled to political parties in Cyprus between 2016 and 2021 from individuals and companies linked to the controversial Cyprus Investment Program, commonly known as the “Golden Passport” scheme....

13. Makariou Avenue set to reopen to all vehicles on weekdays, but not just yet

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....

14. Cyprus Parliament approves bill for decentralized hospital administration

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....

15. Cyprus beggars may not be what they seem

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-beggars-may-not-be-what-they-seem

It’s something most of us see on a regular basis: people begging at traffic lights, outside supermarkets, or near busy squares. But what many don’t realize is that behind some of these outstretched hands, there may be something much darker going on....

16. DISY offices damaged in act of vandalism considered 'an assault on democracy'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-offices-damaged-in-act-of-vandalism-considered-an-assault-on-democracy

The Democratic Rally (DISY) and the Cypriot government strongly condemned an incident of vandalism at the party’s headquarters on Pindarou Street, with both labeling the act as an attack on democratic values....

17. Cyprus extends breastfeeding work breaks for working mothers to one year post-childbirth

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....

18. Parliament debates push for unified transparency portal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-debates-push-for-unified-transparency-portal

A bill aiming to boost government transparency by mandating the publication of all public sector decisions and administrative acts on a single digital platform was discussed Wednesday in Parliament’s Institutions Committee....

19. New law could let parties spend over €1 million in 2026 elections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-could-let-parties-spend-over-€1-million-in-2026-elections

Proposed changes to Cyprus’ electoral law, including a significant increase in campaign spending limits for parliamentary candidates, are nearing final approval ahead of the 2026 elections....

20. 50% of recyclables in Koshi are landfilled

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/50-of-recyclables-in-koshi-are-landfilled

50% of recyclable products sent to Koshi are being landfilled in the cell at the factory there, while recyclables from Limassol and Paphos, at least in recent months, are being exported abroad for management....

21. Fake 'local' produce? €35,000 in fines uncover product labeling misconduct in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fake-local-produce-€35-000-in-fines-uncover-product-labeling-misconduct-in-cyprus

Authorities have issued €35,000 in fines for 74 violations of legislation targeting unfair commercial practices in the agricultural supply chain since the law came into force in 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture announced Monday....

22. Banks extend protection for stranded property buyers until July 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-extend-protection-for-stranded-property-buyers-until-july-2025

Stranded property buyers have been given a fresh lifeline, as Cyprus’ banks have agreed to extend the freeze on property sales and repossessions until the end of July 2025....

23. Cyprus lawmakers say no more slaps on the wrist for animal cruelty cases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lawmakers-say-no-more-slaps-on-the-wrist-for-animal-cruelty-cases

People who abuse animals in Cyprus could soon face much tougher consequences after Parliament passed a new law late Thursday aimed at cracking down on cruelty....

24. Trump’s tariff blitz threatens Cyprus’ push for U.S. investments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-blitz-threatens-cyprus-push-for-u-s-investments

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s dramatic declaration of a ''Liberation” Day'', marked by the sudden imposition of 20% tariffs on imports from the European Union, as well as from Japan, India, Switzerland and China, has sent shockwaves across global markets and ignited fresh fears of a prolonged U.S.-Europe economic standoff....

25. Time’s up! Parliament rejects President’s push to scrap traffic light timers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/time-s-up-parliament-rejects-president-s-push-to-scrap-traffic-light-timers

Cypriot MPs on Thursday pushed back against President Nikos Christodoulides’ attempt to scrap a recently passed law that would have made countdown timers mandatory at traffic lights....

26. Doctor shortages and management issues plague Famagusta General Hospital

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctor-shortages-and-management-issues-plague-famagusta-general-hospital

The challenges of doctor shortages and operational inefficiencies at Famagusta General Hospital were brought before the Parliamentary Health Committee....

27. New health bill ensures no more prescriptions from non-GESY doctors

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....

28. Drugs, violence, and fear as Cyprus schools face growing crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drugs-violence-and-fear-as-cyprus-schools-face-growing-crisis

Concerns are mounting over increasing drug use, violence, and delinquency in Cyprus' schools, with experts and officials warning that urgent action is needed....

29. Hunters’ protest shakes Cyprus politics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunters-protest-shakes-cyprus-politics

The government is facing backlash over its handling of Sunday’s disruptive hunters’ protest, which saw major roads blocked and sparked widespread anger. ...

30. Fury in parliament over solar energy cuts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fury-in-parliament-over-solar-energy-cuts

A heated confrontation erupted in parliament between MPs and the Distribution System Operator (DSO) over restrictions on home-installed photovoltaic (PV) systems. ...

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