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1. ''I’m young, I made mistakes, I love Paphos'' - and other things bishops say when suspended

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/i-m-young-i-made-mistakes-i-love-paphos-and-other-things-bishops-say-when-suspended

''I’m young, I made mistakes, I love Paphos, I was hoping for a second chance. No, that wasn’t Fidias speaking. Nor was it a contestant on Big Brother. That was former Bishop of Paphos Tychikos, responding to the Synod's decision to suspend him from his duties....

2. 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....

3. Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou faces backlash over Moscow visit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-mep-fidias-panayiotou-faces-backlash-over-moscow-visit

Phidias Panagiotou, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP), is facing potential consequences for his trip to Moscow to celebrate Russia’s Victory Day, alongside a small group of European lawmakers, during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine....

4. Trump’s jet, Nikaros’ flex, and the Kalavasos bridge that came up short

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. ...

5. The Water Dragon, Christodoulides, and the Easter bonfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-water-dragon-christodoulides-and-the-easter-bonfires

We’ve solved the water crisis, said the President, and just like that, my aunt grabbed the hose and went back to her favorite hobby: watering the dirt and the yard!...

6. 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....

7. 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....

8. The great souvla debate and other political absurdities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-great-souvla-debate-and-other-political-absurdities

A representative of the hunters boldly declared that they had, under no circumstances, agreed with the police on a brief road closure. Naturally, he wondered: ...

9. Uncertainty surrounds Geneva talks on Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncertainty-surrounds-geneva-talks-on-cyprus-issue

With uncertainty over whether this marks a genuine attempt at restarting talks or merely an effort to keep the prospect of reunification alive, President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Geneva last night for the informal expanded conference. ...

10. New traffic law extends deadlines and adds timers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-traffic-law-extends-deadlines-and-adds-timers

In a recent plenary session, the House of Representatives approved several key law proposals aimed at adjusting how traffic offenses are handled in Cyprus, particularly in relation to photoelectricity cameras and traffic lights....

11. The hypocritical peddlers of patriotism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-hypocritical-peddlers-of-patriotism

Last week, a new conspiracy was uncovered by the eternally ''nationally concerned'' individuals. The far-right party, ELAM, called for the resignation of the Minister of Education after reports and leaks suggested that a non-governmental organization ...

12. Youth clash on Larnaca's Makarios Avenue, sparks police hunt

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/youth-clash-on-larnaca-s-makarios-avenue-sparks-police-hunt

A chaotic scene unfolded on Makarios Avenue in Larnaca on the night of Wednesday, February 26, when a confrontation broke out among a group of young men. According to police reports, the incident involved individuals of Arab origin....

13. The far right is growing, and ‘good vibes’ won’t be enough to stop it

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-far-right-is-growing-and-‘good-vibes-won-t-be-enough-to-stop-it

14. Shops to close early amid clashing protests

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shops-to-close-early-amid-clashing-protests

Shops in Limassol are expected to close early this evening as the city braces for two simultaneous demonstrations, one by the far-right party ELAM and another against fascism. ...

15. Finally! The night we've all been waiting for! (No, not Eurovision)

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)....

16. Limassol soars, bananas bend, and ambulances demand more car crashes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/limassol-soars-bananas-bend-and-ambulances-demand-more-car-crashes

The mayor of Limassol has expressed concerns over the ''Pay As You Throw'' program. Oh, for heaven’s sake. Personally, I believe Limassolians should pay double what everyone else pays—and without complaints. ...

17. 'Parent 1 and parent 2' goes to Parliament after backlash

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...

18. The conspiracy surrounding the alleged woke agenda

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-conspiracy-surrounding-the-alleged-woke-agenda

"It certainly seems like the world is going a little crazy right now," Donald Trump remarked last week during his visit to France for the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral....

19. Cyprus MPs vote on major bills, including tax hikes and baby bonuses

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mps-vote-on-major-bills-including-tax-hikes-and-baby-bonuses

The Cyprus Parliament was busy on Thursday, voting on a series of important bills that could reshape the island's economic landscape and support families....

20. Parliament rejects AKEL’s 5% bank tax bill after tense showdown

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. ...

21. Why the NATO debate is still a divisive issue in Cyprus

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"—...

22. Trump’s election shakes global dynamics and raises concerns in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-election-shakes-global-dynamics-and-raises-concerns-in-cyprus

If anything was clear during the U.S. election campaign, it’s that this election isn’t just about the United States. ...

23. Lawmakers weigh extended traffic fine deadlines and countdown timers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-weigh-extended-traffic-fine-deadlines-and-countdown-timers

Cyprus’s Transport Committee reviewed law proposals on Tuesday that would change traffic fine deadlines, introduce discounts for quick payments, and possibly install countdown timers at traffic lights, ...

24. From TikTok to Parliament? Cyprus influencers set sights on 2026 Elections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-tiktok-to-parliament-cyprus-influencers-set-sights-on-2026-elections

Since Fidia's Panayiotou's election to the European Parliament, with nearly 73,000 votes, political observers in Cyprus have been analyzing the so-called "Fidias phenomenon."...

25. Public sector salaries to increase by 1.5% starting October 2024

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......

26. Fidias Panayiotou's Kyrenia visit sparks outrage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-panayiotou-s-kyrenia-visit-sparks-outrage

According to Marina Economidou in Sunday's Kathimerini, Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou has sparked a heated debate after visiting Kyrenia and staying at a hotel-casino, dividing public opinion into two camps: supporters and critics....

27. Laughable disclosures as Cyprus politicians' financial woes unveiled

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/laughable-disclosures-as-cyprus-politicians-financial-woes-unveiled

Once again, this year’s financial disclosures from our members of parliament are filled with laughable and tragic statements. Marinos Sizopoulos must be having a hard time making ends meet, ...

28. Ministry maintains €300 fine for running red lights

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-maintains-€300-fine-for-running-red-lights

On Thursday, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, was briefed on various legislative proposals submitted by parliamentarians....

29. Parliament reduces traffic light violation fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-reduces-traffic-light-violation-fines

Parliament unanimously passed a law reducing some out-of-court fines for traffic light violations, a measure largely prompted by the widespread use of photoelectric cameras in cities....

30. Fidias' win triggers debate on political behavior

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fidias-win-triggers-debate-on-political-behavior

Last Sunday, when election winner Fidias Panayiotou appeared on the panel of Alpha TV station, it was not his incongruous outfit or his unusual behaviour, rushing to kiss and hug the presenters, that caused embarrassment....

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