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31. 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, ...

32. Fodder for the beasts

Last week, Nicos Anastasiades demanded through his lawyer the withdrawal of the books of Makarios Drousiotis, an apology and compensation....

33. The controversy over the ''homophobic'' school video and societal issues

In Cyprus, a heated debate has ensued over a school video labeled as homophobic. Despite the Minister of Education asserting no wrongdoing, tensions escalated on social media and in Parliament...

34. Christodoulides faces declining ratings amid citizen discontent

Marina Economidou, Director of 'Kathimerini,' has commented on the recent poll results indicating a decline in the ratings of President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

35. ELAM's shadow: Unveiling the far-right's fascist roots

''Nazis or just another populist party?'' This has been the question in Germany for years regarding the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD)....

36. 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....

37. 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. ...

38. How Geert Wilders is redefining Dutch politics

Geert Wilders' far-right triumph in Dutch elections reverberates across Europe, marking a trend of growing electoral success. The Party for Freedom (PVV) gains prominence, aligning with European far-right leaders like Orban, Meloni, and Le Pen....

39. Could Kasselakis be the catalyst for resolving the Cyprus problem?

Stefanos Kasselakis, the newly elected President of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, is currently on a two-day visit to Cyprus, marking his first international trip since assuming office as the President of SYRIZA-PS....

40. Cyprus admits failures in immigration crisis

Those who followed the fascist incidents in Chloraka and Limassol were provoked, not just by the lack of a plan to handle this major crisis....

41. Will Justice Minister and Chief of Police lose jobs over viral video?

When the video of Nikos Christodoulides' meeting at the Presidential Palace went viral the day after Limassol riots, many people thought that the Minister of Justice and the Chief of police might lose their jobs soon....

42. Confronting racism and the far-right threat

The awful attacks on migrants, refugees, and others in Chloraka and Limassol were not sudden but rather a predictable continuation of a long-standing problem....

43. Alive and kicking! Cyprus' political system under the spotlight

The recent public debate in Famagusta Municipality has become a vital reality check on the state of Cyprus' political system over time. The decision to invite Suleiman Ulutsai, the so-called mayor of Famagusta and a Turkish Cypriot vocal about Turkish actions in Varosha...

44. 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."...

45. Cyprus elections: End of a political era?

The Intermediate parties are facing survival problems, introspection, and doubts, despite being part of the coalition government....

46. Cyprus Parliament rejects bills on borrowers' rights

The Cyprus Parliament voted against two non-government bills regarding borrowers' rights on Thursday, disregarding warnings from the government and the Central Bank about potential threats to the stability of the financial sector....

47. 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, ...

48. Cracking down on 'Conversion Therapies': Parties' positions and ethical concerns unveiled

Based on the voting patterns of the AKEL and DISY parliamentary groups thus far, it appears that the proposed law criminalizing "conversion therapies" will be presented to the Parliament's plenary session on Thursday, May 25th....

49. 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....

50. '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....

51. Debate: The disagreements, the tensions and what united the candidates

The RIK debate on Thursday night (19/01) ended with disagreements, tensions, and characterization among the participants, who included Averof Neophytou, Nikos Christodoulides, Andreas Mavroyiannis, and Christos Christou. ...

52. Presidential debate: Boring, hilarious and chaotic but otherwise satisfactory

Averof Neophytou, Andreas Mavroyiannis, Nikos Christodoulides, Christos Christou, Achilleas Demetriades, Giorgos Kolokasidis, and Konstantinos Christofides clashed in another debate last night which was aired on TV stations Alpha, Ant1, Sigma, and Omega....

53. 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....

54. The fierce battle for second place

55. Three clicks to the right

While MPs were voting on the budget for 2023, a group of citizens marched outside the parliament, carrying Greek flags, photos of Grivas, and placards labeling the MPs traitors. ...

56. Parents furious over woke play for school kids

A local adaptation of Jules Verne’s Around The World In 80 Days has been revised after parents in Cyprus cried foul over the show broaching homosexuality during a live performance in front of preteens...

57. '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....

58. Has politics become a seedy business?

Last Friday's plenary session of the Parliament was marred by the speech of the now-independent MP Andreas Themistocleous on the occasion of the passage of the law on sexual education in schools....

59. 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. ...

60. House prepares bill on petition signatures

A House committee in the Republic of Cyprus is discussing the right for private citizens to solicit petition signatures for new legislation, but the initiative may be easier said than done in a small country where people complain about disenfranchisement on the one hand and populism on the other...