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1921. Greek PM sparks debate on same-sex marriage rights

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-pm-sparks-debate-on-same-sex-marriage-rights

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has decided to open the debate on same-sex marriage and parenthood, as is expected to address the issue extensively in a television interview on Wednesday....

1922. Persianis reveals limited cooperation with Finance Ministry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/persianis-reveals-limited-cooperation-with-finance-ministry

For the limited cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, for the wrong interpretation of the research with a political prism and for the fiscal risks, the President of the Fiscal Council of Cyprus......

1923. iPhone survives 5,000-meter fall from Boeing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iphone-survives-5-000-meter-fall-from-boeing

In a dramatic turn of events for aviation giant Boeing, the anticipation surrounding the approval of new models of its best-selling MAX jet has been overshadowed by a mid-air breach that has thrust the planemaker into the regulatory spotlight....

1924. UN names Colombian envoy for Cyprus, Ambassador backs decision

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-names-colombian-envoy-for-cyprus-ambassador-backs-decision

Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has welcomed the appointment of a UNSG personal envoy on Cyprus saying that she looks forward to working with the envoy....

1925. Minister Vafeades advocates photo-signals at fatal crossroad

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-vafeades-advocates-photo-signals-at-fatal-crossroad

The Ministry of Transport will suggest to the Road Safety Council the installation of a photo-signaling system on the crossroad where the quadruple fatal traffic accident occurred on New Year's Day....

1926. Cyprus, Egypt, and the complicated 'Amalthea' mission

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-egypt-and-the-complicated-amalthea-mission

The arrival of the British ship ''RFA Lyme Bay'' from Malta to Port Said in Egypt with 87 tons of humanitarian aid - of which 10 are Cypriot - should be welcomed....

1927. Can dress codes tackle bullying in French schools?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-dress-codes-tackle-bullying-in-french-schools

As French schools gear up to implement mandatory uniforms in September, a two-year trial initiated by Education Minister Gabriel Attal aims to address inequality and curb bullying....

1928. 79% jump in consumer complaints this year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/79-jump-in-consumer-complaints-this-year

In a substantial leap from 2022, the Cyprus Consumer Association reports a noteworthy spike in four complaint categories in 2023....

1929. Greece rolls out 'climate resilience levy' to fund post-disaster reconstruction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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.'...

1930. UN buffer zone tensions spark President's warning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-buffer-zone-tensions-spark-president-s-warning

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has called on UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to convey to Ankara the need for self-restraint with regard to continued violations in the UN buffer zone, expressing “profound concern” that escalating violations would lead to “a serious crisis.”...

1931.  President Christodoulidis announces Cabinet reshuffle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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:...

1932. Elon Musk's late SpaceX meeting sparks concerns over drug use

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elon-musk-s-late-spacex-meeting-sparks-concerns-over-drug-use

Elon Musk's usually dynamic SpaceX meetings took a bizarre turn recently, as the CEO arrived fashionably late, only to deliver a rambling and incoherent speech that left executives privately questioning his state of mind, according to The Wall Street Journal....

1933. Far-right and conservatives gain momentum in Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

1934. A government on fragile ground

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

1935. US cities struggle as record 36,000 migrants arrive

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-cities-struggle-as-record-36-000-migrants-arrive

The United States finds itself at a pivotal moment as cities across the nation grapple with a surge in migrants, placing President Joe Biden under increasing pressure from both Republicans and Democrats....

1936. 'The bill goes to the President'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-bill-goes-to-the-president

The resignation of Deputy Minister of Innovation Philippos Hadjizacharias shouldn't come as a surprise. This is not solely due to ethical considerations, as his name has been among those vilified and deconstructed by the Presidential Office....

1937. Cyprus to welcome its first crematorium in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

1938. Cyprus confirms one-way humanitarian maritime corridor to Gaza

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-confirms-one-way-humanitarian-maritime-corridor-to-gaza

Cyprus Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed on Friday that the planned humanitarian corridor to Gaza is designed as a one-way maritime route for delivering aid. He indicated that the Palestinian Authority's Foreign Minister is anticipated to visit Cyprus soon....

1939. Trump-linked companies receive $7.8M from 20 governments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-linked-companies-receive-$7-8m-from-20-governments

In a groundbreaking report released yesterday by Democratic lawmakers, a comprehensive 156-page document titled "White House for Sale: How Princes, Prime Ministers, and Premiers Paid Off President Trump" has brought to light a complex web of financial transactions....

1940. UN Chief expresses concern over deepening divide in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-expresses-concern-over-deepening-divide-in-cyprus

''It becomes clearer with every passing year that the divide between the sides is growing, gradually eroding the prospects of finding a mutually acceptable political settlement''...

1941. Blinken's urgent mission in the Middle East

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blinken-s-urgent-mission-in-the-middle-east

Amid mounting concerns over the Israel/Hamas conflict, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasizes the real risk involved....

1942. Investigation underway of Turkish Cypriot lawyer arrested in Rome

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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,...

1943. Cyprus President addresses cabinet on reshuffle speculations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-addresses-cabinet-on-reshuffle-speculations

In a pre-Cabinet meeting address, Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides dismissed media speculation regarding a potential government reshuffle. He emphasized that any such decisions would be communicated directly to the ministers and not leaked through the press....

1944. Larnaca's technical school breaks ground after six-year delay

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-larnaca-s-technical-school-breaks-ground-after-six-year-delay

After a prolonged six-year wait, construction on the new Technical School of Larnaca is set to kick off this spring in the Aradippou area, near the Rizoelias roundabout. ...

1945. 18 major shipping companies divert routes away from Red Sea

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/18-major-shipping-companies-divert-routes-away-from-red-sea

In response to a surge in attacks on merchant ships, 18 significant shipping companies have opted to avoid transiting the Red Sea, as reported by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). ...

1946. Halloumi exports drop by 10% amid ongoing dairy industry crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/halloumi-exports-drop-by-10-amid-ongoing-dairy-industry-crisis

With a request to lift the decree 332/2023 of October 20th, for an increase in the percentage of goat-sheep milk to 19%, the cheesemakers are going to the Presidential Palace......

1947. ISIS suspected in devastating Kerman blasts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-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......

1948. UN Security Council to renew peacekeeping force mandate in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-security-council-to-renew-peacekeeping-force-mandate-in-cyprus

The year 2024 inaugurates a formal series of UN procedures related to Cyprus and simultaneously locks in the arrival of the new Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Cyprus....

1949. Officials ponder responsibility following quadruple fatality

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-ponder-responsibility-following-quadruple-fatality

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

1950. ''Same-sex childbearing not allowed,'' says Archbishop George

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-sex-childbearing-not-allowed-says-archbishop-george

Archbishop George of Cyprus clarifies the content of his Christmas message, which sparked political reactions....

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