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1441. State to cover €12M shortfall from licensing revenues

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Local Government Reform, despite minor issues during the initial days of its implementation....

1442. Resolution on drug shortage issue expected next week

Health Minister Michalis Damianos anticipates a solution to the ongoing drug shortage issue by early next week, he announced Friday....

1443. Cyprus President meets business leaders on HR, energy, and tax

1444. Labour Party triumphs, Keir Starmer to become Prime Minister

The Labour Party has secured victory in Britain’s general election, marking the first change in power in 14 years. ...

1445. Greece bucks trend with six-day work week

Greece has introduced a six-day working week for certain businesses in an effort to increase productivity and employment, according to a report by CNBC. ...

1446. Green Line: Trade and crossings surge, irregular migration declines

Trade and personal crossings across the Green Line in Cyprus saw significant increases in 2023, while irregular migration dropped by more than 50%, according to the annual European Commission report on the implementation of the Green Line Regulation published Thursday....

1447. Cyprus-linked firms and individuals added to new sanctions list

The United States announced new sanctions on Wednesday, targeting individuals and companies linked to Cyprus as part of its ongoing efforts to counter Russian aggression. ...

1448. Government submits bill to join U.S. visa waiver program

The Cyprus government submitted a bill to the House of Representatives plenary on Thursday, aiming to fulfill the necessary preconditions for the Republic of Cyprus to join the United States Visa Waiver Program....

1449. Cyprus risks losing €657M EU grant for Interconnector project, says Energy Minister

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou expressed concerns over the potential withdrawal of a €657 million subsidy by the European Commission for the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus and Greece......

1450. Skip transporters plan mid-July protest over illegal dumping

Skip transport professionals are organizing a protest for mid-July, accusing the government of failing to supervise and stop illegal rubble transport and dumping, which harms licensed operators and the environment according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos....

1451. Athens warns Nicosia to reverse delays in power grid project

The ambitious electricity interconnection project linking Cyprus with the European power grids through Greece faces significant hurdles as tensions rise between Athens and Nicosia....

1452. Cyprus tightens laws to combat illegal employment

The Council of Ministers has approved three new bills aimed at cracking down on illegal and undeclared work....

1453. Auditor-General challenges pension misconduct claims

Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides addressed several contentious issues during the third day of hearings at the Supreme Judicial Council, which is reviewing Attorney General George Savvides' request to dismiss Michaelides for alleged misconduct....

1454. ''Cyprus prepared for Lebanon conflict fallout,'' says Kombos

A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......

1455. Tatar and Stewart confer on security issues in Cyprus buffer zone

The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative to Cyprus, Colin Stewart, expressed concern about the militarization of the buffer zone......

1456. How France's nationalist shift could shape Cyprus' future

In France, the prospect of nationalists potentially clinching a decisive majority in the upcoming parliamentary elections has stirred apprehension in Brussels and Berlin....

1457. Fitch elevates Hellenic Bank’s credit rating

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Hellenic Bank's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BBB-' from 'BB+', with stable outlook and its Viability Rating (VR) to 'bbb-' from 'bb+'. ...

1458. President announces €10 Million boost for Cyprus tourism

President Nikos Christodoulides announced a €10 million increase in the 2025 budget for the Deputy Ministry of Tourism to enhance Cyprus's international promotion....

1459. Presidential Palace achieves 'zero waste' milestone

The Presidential Palace has become the first government building in Cyprus to receive the "Zero Waste to Landfill" certification, setting a strong environmental example for the nation....

1460. Government halts heavy industry in Vasilikos

The Cypriot government has granted a long-standing request from the Vasilikos area's coordinating committee, prohibiting further heavy industry licensing in the region....

1461. US pushes for equal religious access across Cyprus

Representatives of the U.S. Embassy met with officials from the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Justice of the Republic of Cyprus to discuss religious......

1462. Cyprus pledges €300K to enhance missing persons efforts

The recruitment of eight new archaeologists and the purchase of an excavator is ensured by the funding contributed by the Republic of Cyprus to the Committee......

1463. Electronic building permit applications start July 1 in Cyprus

Starting Monday, July 1, 2024, the Cyprus Ministry of Interior will mandate the electronic submission and examination of applications for building permits, following the Roads and Buildings Regulation Law. ...

1464. Prountzos says municipalities are here to serve the citizens

The newly appointed Mayor of Nicosia, Charalambos Prountzos, expressed strong confidence in the success of local government reform during the mayoral handover ceremony....

1465. Is Larnaca the new Limassol?

Larnaca is dynamically emerging as a key player in investments and major developments, making significant strides in recent years and capturing a new image....

1466. National Rally wins first round in France's parliamentary elections

In a decisive first round of voting, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) emerged as the front-runner in France's parliamentary elections......

1467. New era in Cyprus local governance begins with 20 new municipalities

Cyprus is undergoing a significant local government reform aimed at enhancing service quality, financial and administrative autonomy, and transparency. ...

1468. Afghan mother's son kidnapped by Turkish father in occupied Cyprus

The Afghan mother, residing in the government-controlled areas after seeking political asylum, has condemned the abduction of her 3-year-old son by his Turkish father in the northern occupied territories....

1469. Visually impaired paralympian blocked from competing due to UK guide dog policy

A Paralympic swimmer set to compete in this summer’s Games says his career is at risk after post-Brexit policy changes barred him from flying in and out of the UK with his guide dog....

1470. Ministry unveils bold plan to combat illegal waste dumping

Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, has announced a multifaceted strategy to combat the island's persistent issue of illegal waste dumping, unveiling the initiative under the banner #wastefreecyprus....