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1201. EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson visits Cyprus to discuss migration

Commissioner for Internal Affairs, Ylva Johansson, will visit Cyprus on Tuesday, as part of her ongoing tour in Greece and Cyprus, to discuss migration management as well as the implementation of the EU Action Plan for the Eastern Mediterranean route....

1202. Pope Francis urges worldwide ban on ''despicable'' surrogacy

In his annual foreign policy address to ambassadors, Pope Francis strongly condemned surrogate motherhood as "despicable" and urged for a universal ban on the practice, including its commercialization. ...

1203. Greece rolls out 'climate resilience levy' to fund post-disaster reconstruction

In an effort to finance reconstruction projects following severe forest fires and floods, the Greek government has introduced a new accommodation tax, referred to as the 'climate resilience levy.'...

1204. 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....

1205.  President Christodoulidis announces Cabinet reshuffle

President Nikos Christodoulidis has announced a series of government appointments, effective Wednesday, January 10, 2023. The changes, made under constitutional authority, include:...

1206. Far-right and conservatives gain momentum in Europe

The far-right and conservative parties are gaining strength across Europe, while the possibility of reaching up to 29% of the seats in the European Parliament is visible, explains to "K" Tobias Gerhard Schminke, founder of the platform for collecting electoral data Europe Elects....

1207. 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....

1208. Cyprus to welcome its first crematorium in Paphos

In a groundbreaking move, the industrial heart of Agia Varvara in Paphos District is poised to witness the commencement of construction for Cyprus's inaugural crematorium within the first half of 2024....

1209. Cyprus tax reform targets green initiatives and economic revitalization

By March 2024, the initial six phases of the tax transformation project commissioned by the Ministry of Finance to the Centre for Economic Research of the University of Cyprus will conclude,...

1210. CIFA projects optimistic 2024 for Cyprus investment funds amid challenges

The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) has expressed optimism for the Investment Funds sector in Cyprus in 2024, projecting another positive year despite existing challenges and uncertainties, according to a press release. ...

1211. Cyprus welcomes 15 griffon vultures in battle for survival

In a renewed effort to save the endangered Cypriot Griffon Vulture, fifteen new arrivals from Spain landed in Cyprus in December....

1212. European warrants tie four lawyers to E/C property sales

In a significant legal development, the Republic of Cyprus has issued arrest warrants through Europol for four lawyers in the occupied territories, as reported by Yeni Bakis....

1213. COVID-19 JN.1 sub variant surpasses 3000 cases

Coronavirus outbreaks are increasing in Cyprus and Europe in general, following the emergence of the ''Omicron 2'' JN.1 sub variant....

1214. Investigation underway of Turkish Cypriot lawyer arrested in Rome

In light of initial evidence, the Cyprus government suggests that Turkish Cypriot lawyer Akan Kıursat, recently apprehended in Rome for allegedly selling Greek Cypriot property in the occupied areas,...

1215. EU implements new VAT transparency rules targeting e-commerce fraud

The EU’s new transparency rules against Value-Added Tax (VAT) fraud have come into effect starting on January 1st, the European Commission has announced....

1216. CDC reports rapid spread of JN.1 subvariant, now dominant in the US

The JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 has swiftly become the predominant strain in the United States, leading to a surge in new cases, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

1217. 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......

1218. ISIS suspected in devastating Kerman blasts

The double explosion, which claimed the lives of at least 103 people on Wednesday near the tomb of General Qasem Soleimani in Kerman......

1219. 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,...

1220. Politics Blog: King Charles and Anastasiades

I came across the news that King Charles had bestowed an honor upon Anastasiades, and I must admit, at first I felt a shiver, then I was suddenly engulfed by a wave of both national and emotional sentiments....

1221. Terrorist attacks mar Soleimani memorial with 20 fatalities

In a solemn ceremony commemorating the 2020 death of Qassem Soleimani, tragedy unfolded near a cemetery in Iran as two explosions, attributed to 'terrorist attacks,' resulted in the loss of at least 20 lives and left dozens wounded, according to Iranian officials on Wednesday....

1222. Cyprus grapples with lingering private debt woes

In Cyprus, the European Commission consistently highlights the significant economic challenge of private debt through regular post-program or post-memorandum reports....

1223. Officials ponder responsibility following quadruple fatality

Ambulance crews experience road fatalities on a more personal level. When you rescue someone, you connect with them....

1224. Finance Ministry undergoes administration overhaul

1225. Cyprus and UK join forces to deliver 90 tons of aid to Gaza

In a joint effort marked by exceptional cooperation, Cyprus and the United Kingdom have successfully dispatched nearly 90 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza....

1226. 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. ...

1227. Beware of the Brits bearing ideas for a Cyprus solution

According to recent reports, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office is working on various scenarios to break the deadlock on the Cyprus problem and find a mutually acceptable formula....

1228. Russia's unrelenting missile barrage claims 26 lives in Ukraine

Russia initiated its most significant air attack on Ukraine, deploying an array of 158 drones and missiles that struck various cities, resulting in a devastating toll. ...

1229. Nicosia Hospital powers up as photovoltaic park installation underway

In a significant development, the initial phase of the photovoltaic park installation at Nicosia General Hospital, managed by the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY)...

1230. Cyprus makes the cut in new tax-friendly nations list

In a recent announcement, the Ministry of Finance shed light on the revised list of countries enjoying preferential tax status under the Independent Authority for Public Revenue of the Hellenic Republic (IAEA)....