https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-and-far-right-parties-react-to-greece-s-marriage-equality-proposal
Marriage equality legislation has managed to rattle the entire spectrum of the political system in Greece’s conservative society, from the right to the left....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-s-move-to-ease-building-permits-sparks-questions
The recent Ministry of Interior announcement, abolishing planning permission requirements for small developments, has left many with questions about the upcoming changes, especially those planning to build in the coming months....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-president-praises-france-s-support-for-cyprus-in-paris-meetings
The strategic cooperation between Cyprus and France in the key sectors of security, defence, energy, tourism, trade and education and the mutual will to further deepen them, were emphasised by the President of the Parliament Annita Demetriou and French officials, with whom she met on Wednesday as part of her visit to France....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-poles-severed-and-cables-stolen-in-agios-mamas
In a concerning incident reported on Wednesday, an assistant foreman at Lanias police station revealed a discovery that has sparked a police investigation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-plague-of-the-cyprus-port-industry
Cyprus holds a pivotal role as a major trading hub and a crucial maritime center, leveraging its strategic geographical position and island status to foster maritime transport development. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-rushes-€15-200-aid-to-armenians-displaced-by-conflict
Cyprus has sent humanitarian aid worth €15,200 to Armenia through the European Civil Protection Mechanism.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-witnesses-356-bounced-cheques-yet-a-€1-7m-surge
In a recent disclosure, the Cyprus Central Bank unveiled a decrease in the issuance of uncovered checks during 2023, reporting a total of 356 compared to the previous year's 473.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-tribes-set-political-agenda-for-2024
In a shift from traditional left-right divides, Europe's voters are now categorized into five distinct tribes, with upcoming elections in 2024 poised to revolve around major crises, including climate change, migration, economic turbulence, the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing impact of Covid....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/can-cyprus-withstand-yet-another-crisis
The recent Houthi attacks on commercial vessels navigating the Red Sea have triggered another disturbance in the intricate web of the global supply chain...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/faster-approvals-in-just-90-days-deputy-minister-reveals
The average processing time for the guaranteed minimum income (GMI) applications has been reduced by 75%, from 12 months to 90 days, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Marilena Evangelou, said during a press conference on the modernisation and upgrade of the GMI....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/switzerland-hosts-global-peace-summit-for-ukraine
Ukraine's plea for peace resonated as Switzerland stepped forward to host a summit, according to a joint announcement by the presidents in Bern. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kaili-slams-qatargate-probe-and-freemason-judges-in-tv-interview
MEP Eva Kaili, facing corruption and money laundering charges in the Qatargate scandal, vehemently defended herself in a recent interview with Italian channel Retequattro....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-is-therefore-right-that-i-resign
I wrote in my previous article ("How the prestige of the institutions is undermined", Kathimerini, 7/1/24) that, based on the conclusion of the auditors of the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority and announcements of the Audit Service,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-protests-british-bases-role-in-gaza-conflict
Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday morning outside the Akrotiri Base, in Limassol district, in Cyprus, with placards, flags and shouting slogans, protesting the involvement, as they say, of the British Bases in Cyprus in Israel's war in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dr-anastasatos-forecasts-bright-future-for-cyprus-economy-in-candid-interview
Eurobank group's chief economist, Dr Tasos Anastasatos, expresses optimism about the Cyprus economy, emphasizing that the decision to expand the group's banking presence in Cyprus is linked to these positive economic prospects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/only-20-of-36-missing-children-from-1974-invasion-identified
Out of the 36 children missing since the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, only 20 have been identified so far, President......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/companies-spared-fines-for-real-beneficiaries-registry
In light of recent reports, the Department of Companies and Intellectual Property (DCIP) in Cyprus provides updates on the implementation of Law 188(I)/2007 addressing the Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eighty-football-teams-choose-cyprus-for-intensive-training
Eighty football teams have already chosen Cyprus for their training preparation this year, Tourism Deputy Minister Costas Koumis said on Thursday, noting that last year the total number of teams that arrived in Cyprus for their training preparation was 92....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-shipowner-seeks-us-help-over-seized-tanker-amid-rising-tensions
Empire Navigation Inc., the Greek shipowner of an oil tanker seized by Iran, said it sought any help from the US government in regaining control of its vessel in a US court filing on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-affirms-neutrality-amidst-uk-air-strikes-on-houthi-positions
The Republic of Cyprus is not involved in any operation of a military nature, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told CNA on Friday, following the announcement that British aircraft stationed at Akrotiri Base in the British Bases,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/companies-grapple-with-soaring-fines-amidst-regulatory-confusion
There's a significant issue with hefty fines hitting companies hard – we're talking about a daily hit of €100. The crux of the matter lies in a bureaucratic mix-up regarding the accurate records of company ownership, managed by the Company Registrar....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trimiklini-scandal-unveiled-15-year-licensing-nightmare-shakes-state-agencies
The Control Committee of the Parliament heard an outcry from the state services, who took almost 15 years to act on a series of illegal activities......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-reunification-in-2024-despite-50-year-anniversary
Nikos Christodoulides emphasizes the significance of 2024, marking 50 years since the Turkish invasion and 20 years since Cyprus joined the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trimiklini-businessman-traps-officials-and-police-in-illegal-fish-farm-raid
A Trimiklini businessman allegedly diverted water from the Kouris River to illegal fish farms, according to an Audit Office report. On September 19, 2023, he verbally abused, assaulted, and trapped Fisheries Department officials who came to inspect his facilities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-contemplates-restart-amidst-manipulation-claims
The official first was Wednesday, January 10, for the new members of the Government after they officially received their portfolios from the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulidis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-s-photovoltaics-for-all-plan-sparks-debate-on-eligibility-and-funding
The Government Grant Scheme for transitioning citizens to renewable energy sources and promoting energy-saving initiatives in homes for the period 2024-2025 is currently open for public consultation until January 19, 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-reveals-higher-education-upgrade-by-may
The comprehensive strategy for the reorganization and improvement of Higher Education is due to be published by May the latest, said the President of Cyprus......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mitsotakis-unveils-stance-on-same-sex-marriage
He opened his cards on the issue of same-sex marriage, which has caused a lot of discussion, yesterday the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-speaks-out-on-turkish-activity-near-buffer-zone
President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that all measures are being taken by the Republic of Cyprus so that the sense of security of the residents of the areas adjacent to the buffer zone is not affected in any way by the Turkish provocations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-pushes-for-palestinian-state-amidst-ongoing-gaza-crisis
Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in talks with President Mahmoud Abbas, highlighting U.S. efforts to support postwar plans for Gaza, emphasizing concrete steps toward a Palestinian state....
