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1. Cyprus prepares to host 20,000 visitors during upcoming EU Council presidency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepares-to-host-20-000-visitors-during-upcoming-eu-council-presidency

Cyprus is preparing to welcome approximately 20,000 visitors, including delegates and journalists, during its upcoming six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna said Wednesday....

2. Trapped property owners finally see the light at the end of the tunnel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trapped-property-owners-finally-see-the-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel

A long-overdue lifeline may finally be on the way for thousands of Cypriots trapped in property nightmares, as a new bill aimed at resolving the issue moves closer to a vote in Parliament....

3. Unlawful DNA testing for birth certificates violated family rights, commissioner finds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unlawful-dna-testing-for-birth-certificates-violated-family-rights-commissioner-finds

A demand by the Department of Civil Registry and Migration (DCRM) for compulsory DNA testing in a paternity case has been deemed unjustified, according to a report released by the Commissioner for Administration....

4. Over 60,000 work permits issued to foreign talent in Cyprus since 2014

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/over-60-000-work-permits-issued-to-foreign-talent-in-cyprus-since-2014

Cyprus has issued more than 60,000 residence and work permits to foreign nationals over the past decade as part of a push to attract tech talent and investment, according to figures released by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou....

5. Interior Minister proposes cutting deputy mayors, cites need for local government reform

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-proposes-cutting-deputy-mayors-cites-need-for-local-government-reform

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said the government is considering proposals to reduce the number of Deputy Mayors across Cyprus, calling the current figure of 93 “excessive.”...

6. The untold story behind the killing of U.S. Ambassador Rodger Davies in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/the-untold-story-behind-the-killing-of-u-s-ambassador-rodger-davies-in-cyprus

The tangled story behind the 1974 assassination of U.S. Ambassador Rodger Davies in Cyprus takes center stage in 'Invisible Conspiracy', the latest book by journalist and researcher Andreas Hatzikyriakos....

7. Banks, KEDIPES, and Government disagree over proposed law to help trapped property buyers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/banks-kedipes-and-government-disagree-over-proposed-law-to-help-trapped-property-buyers

Banks and the state-owned asset management company KEDIPES have raised concerns about a new law aimed at helping people who paid for properties but have not received the official ownership titles. ...

8. ''If we keep going like this, no one will have a better life in Europe,'' Finnish minister

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/if-we-keep-going-like-this-no-one-will-have-a-better-life-in-europe-finnish-minister

Finland’s Interior Minister Marie Radanen didn’t mince words when speaking about Europe’s migration challenges, warning that the current path could lead to a breakdown of the very future so many seek here....

9. Akamas for sale?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-for-sale

Nearly two years after serious environmental violations were first reported in the Akamas peninsula, a protected and ecologically sensitive area, illegal activity continues, seemingly without consequences....

10. 12,000 citizenship applications stuck in limbo amid processing delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/12-000-citizenship-applications-stuck-in-limbo-amid-processing-delays

A backlog of 12,000 citizenship applications has raised serious concerns about the efficiency of Cyprus’ immigration and residence permit processing system....

11. Hunters’ protest shakes Cyprus politics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunters-protest-shakes-cyprus-politics

The government is facing backlash over its handling of Sunday’s disruptive hunters’ protest, which saw major roads blocked and sparked widespread anger. ...

12. Cyprus Government unveils plans to tackle housing crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-unveils-plans-to-tackle-housing-crisis

Cypriots struggling with the growing housing crisis can breathe a little easier, thanks to new government measures aimed at making homes more affordable and accessible....

13. Liopetri River restoration moves forward, supporting fishermen and local economy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/liopetri-river-restoration-moves-forward-supporting-fishermen-and-local-economy

The long-awaited restoration of the Liopetri River is gaining momentum, with key government officials meeting behind closed doors to discuss how to move the project forward. ...

14. Supreme Court upholds rejection of citizenship appeal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-upholds-rejection-of-citizenship-appeal

The Supreme Constitutional Court has dismissed an appeal by a foreign national challenging the rejection of their Cypriot citizenship application....

15. Cold snap damages solar water heaters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cold-snap-damages-solar-water-heaters

The recent icy temperatures sweeping across Cyprus haven’t just hit crops hard—they’ve also wreaked havoc on solar water heaters in homes across the island. ...

16. Cyprus government unveils €60M investment plan to boost agriculture

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-unveils-€60m-investment-plan-to-boost-agriculture

The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...

17. Cyprus leads EU in migrant departures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-the-eu-in-migrant-departures

Cyprus is leading the way in the EU when it comes to managing migration, ranking first in the ratio of migrant departures to arrivals for 2024, with a surprising 179%. ...

18. Schools in Dromolaxia-Meneou face closure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schools-in-dromolaxia-meneou-face-closure

Twelve schools in the Dromolaxia-Meneou municipality in are at risk of closure on Monday due to a strike by school staff over unpaid wages....

19. Cyprus moves toward its first museum of contemporary art

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-moves-toward-its-first-museum-of-contemporary-art

Cyprus is moving closer to establishing its own Museum of Contemporary Art, following the recent appointment of an Advisory Committee by the Deputy Ministry of Culture. ...

20. RIK welfare fund scandal: Taxpayers on the hook for mismanaged millions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rik-welfare-fund-scandal-taxpayers-on-the-hook-for-mismanaged-millions

A potential case of misappropriation of public funds has emerged involving the Cyprus Radio Broadcasting Corporation's (RIK) Welfare Fund, according to findings from the Parliamentary Control Committee....

21. Zelenskyy offers Ukrainian firefighters to help battle California wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelenskyy-offers-ukrainian-firefighters-to-help-battle-california-wildfires

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to a remark from Donald Trump Jr. by offering to send Ukrainian firefighters to help battle the devastating wildfires in California....

22. Twelve dead, including two children, after bar fight in Montenegro turns tragic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twelve-dead-including-two-children-after-bar-fight-in-montenegro-turns-tragic

A gunman in Cetinje, Montenegro, killed 12 people, including two children, following a violent altercation at a bar, according to authorities....

23. Cyprus' biggest corruption cases head towards a verdict in 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-biggest-corruption-cases-head-towards-a-verdict-in-2025

The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority is gearing up for a pivotal 2025, with several high-profile investigations nearing their conclusions....

24. Underworld tied to mismanagement of Turkish Cypriot properties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/underworld-tied-to-mismanagement-of-turkish-cypriot-properties

The latest twist in the ongoing scandal of mismanaged Turkish Cypriot properties involves claims that underworld figures are involved in illegal leasing deals....

25. Minimum income recipients allegedly renting T/C properties for pennies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minimum-income-recipients-allegedly-renting-turkish-cypriot-properties-for-pennies

A shocking new controversy has emerged involving recipients of the minimum guaranteed income who are allegedly renting valuable Turkish Cypriot properties for an incredibly low price. ...

26. Cyprus faces Schengen conundrum amid unresolved division

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-schengen-conundrum-amid-unresolved-division

Cyprus remains caught in a political and logistical bind as Bulgaria and Romania prepare to join the Schengen free-movement area on January 1, 2025, according to a report by Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis....

27. NATO, foxes, and airbags: Cyprus' political circus rolls on

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nato-foxes-and-airbags-cyprus-political-circus-rolls-on

Christodoulides is trying to get us into NATO, Mitsotakis is working behind the scenes to help us, AKEL is having a meltdown, Turkey is telling us to forget about it, and the Fox from Argaka (Averof Neofytou) is shouting that the idea was his....

28. The declaration of the TRNC: A turning point in the Cyprus conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-declaration-of-the-trnc-a-turning-point-in-the-cyprus-conflict

On 15 November 1983, the Turkish Cypriot side unilaterally declared the occupied territories as the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....

29. First affordable housing block for refugees in Cyprus to be ready in 20 months

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-affordable-housing-block-for-refugees-in-cyprus-to-be-ready-in-20-months

In 20 months, the first apartment building under the government’s "KtiZO" Plan in the Apostolos Andreas Housing Settlement in Latsia will be completed....

30. Two arrested in Ministry of Interior theft (update)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-arrested-in-ministry-of-interior-theft

Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a theft at the Ministry of Interior. According to 24News, the burglary, which involved the ministry's warehouse and two government vehicles, was reported on Monday, November 4, but is believed to have occurred over the weekend....

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