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1. Tractors block streets with beets and manure in EU protest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tractors-block-streets-with-beets-and-manure-in-eu-protest

Farmers threw beets, sprayed manure at police and set hay alight on Tuesday as hundreds of tractors again sealed off streets close to the European Union headquarters, where agriculture ministers sought to ease a crisis that has led to months of protests across the 27-member bloc....

2. Cyprus rocked by abbey scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-rocked-by-abbey-sandal

Cyprus is grappling with the fallout from a series of unsettling revelations involving the Abbey of Avvakum, a scandal that has implicated the state, the Church of Cyprus, and the nation’s political sphere, raising serious questions about oversight, responsibility, and the need for swift action....

3. President to announce game-changing upgrades to higher ed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-to-announce-game-changing-upgrades-to-higher-ed

In May the Government will announce its strategy for upgrading higher education, the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, addressing an event organized by the University of Nicosia. He said that a total of five ministries will be involved in this new strategy....

4. Government extends financial aid to tornado victims

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-extends-financial-aid-to-tornado-victims

The Council of Ministers, led by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, has decided to provide financial aid for damages caused by the tornado in the Limassol district on February 14....

5. Interior Minister calls for urgent refugee return evaluation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-calls-for-urgent-refugee-return-evaluation

Minister for the Interior Constantinos Ioannou raised the need to review the status of Syria as a safe or not destination for the purposes of returning of refugees and migrants, during his intervention at the Justice and Home Affairs Council of the EU, according to a press release....

6. Government celebrates approval of Migration Deputy Ministry bill

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-celebrates-approval-of-migration-deputy-ministry-bill

''Today is a milestone for our country'' said the Minister of the Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, on Thursday, welcoming the approval of the bill......

7. Communities lay foundation for future governance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/communities-lay-foundation-for-future-governance

Beyond the spotlight on municipalities due to identified weaknesses in the preparation and implementation stages, a transformative wave is on the horizon for communities set to operate under a new regime starting July 1st....

8. EIB explores Cyprus collaboration for economic growth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eib-explores-cyprus-collaboration-for-economic-growth

European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Kyriakos Kakouris is on a visit to Cyprus, engaging in meetings with Cypriot officials....

9. Will anyone be held accountable?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/will-anyone-be-held-accountable

Experts conduct studies, and we pay them for their work. However, the problem arises when these studies are manipulated to align with the interests of our friendly MPs....

10. Interior Minister's planning amnesty paves way for affordable housing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-s-planning-amnesty-paves-way-for-affordable-housing

In a recent development, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou directed the Director of Planning to formulate a comprehensive proposal for a planning amnesty....

11. Department faces 2,000 backlogged refugee applications due to understaffing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/department-faces-2-000-backlogged-refugee-applications-due-to-understaffing

In February 2024, the Service for the Care and Rehabilitation of Displaced Persons (YMAPE) revealed a backlog of 2,000 pending applications, citing understaffing issues. ...

12. At least 50 homes damaged by tornado

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-50-homes-damaged-by-tornado

The crews of the Municipality of Germasogeia, the Provincial Administration, and the Civil Defence have been recording the damage caused by the devastating tornadoes since dawn. ...

13.  Tornado strikes Limassol, leaves trail of destruction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornado-strikes-limassol-leaves-trail-of-destruction

In the early hours of Wednesday, February 14th, shocking videos surfaced on social media, capturing the terrifying sight of a tornado ripping through the tranquil streets of Limassol. ...

14. FT: Estonia PM on Russia's wanted list

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-estonia-pm-on-russia-s-wanted-list

15. German President concludes historic state visit (a rundown with images)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-president-concludes-historic-state-visit-a-rundown-with-images

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier embarked on a significant state visit to Cyprus, marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations. During his visit, President Steinmeier engaged in a range of activities aimed at strengthening ties and addressing critical issues....

16. Lebanon rejects immediate return of migrants from Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lebanon-rejects-immediate-return-of-migrants-from-cyprus

17. German President engages with residents at Kofinou Refugee Center

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-president-engages-with-residents-at-kofinou-refugee-center

The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will visit the Reception and Hospitality Center for International Protection Applicants in Kofinou on Tuesday as part of his official visit to Cyprus....

18. German President's Cyprus visit marks new diplomatic era

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-president-s-cyprus-visit-marks-new-diplomatic-era

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins contacts on Monday as part of his state visit to Cyprus between 11-13 February at the invitation of the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides....

19. Minister highlights smallest resident population at Pournara

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-highlights-smallest-resident-population-at-pournara

The outlook for Cyprus in relation to migration is positive, as in 2023 a 46% reduction in irregular migrant applications and a 66% increase in returns have been achieved, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said on Wednesday....

20. MPs question RIK's handling of political participation in television panels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-question-rik-s-handling-of-political-participation-in-television-panels

The unchecked involvement of politicians, notably candidates during election cycles, in RIK broadcasts became a focal point in the Cyprus Parliament....

21. German president Steinmeier embarks on first ever state visit to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-president-steinmeier-embarks-on-first-ever-state-visit-to-cyprus

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will carry out a state visit to Cyprus between 11-13 February at the invitation of the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides....

22. ELAM's shadow: Unveiling the far-right's fascist roots

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elam-s-shadow-unveiling-the-far-right-s-fascist-roots

''Nazis or just another populist party?'' This has been the question in Germany for years regarding the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD)....

23. Interior Minister urges EU action on border surveillance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-urges-eu-action-on-border-surveillance

Cyprus' Minister for the Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, emphasized the necessity for the European Union to collaborate with third countries in enhancing border surveillance, particularly the maritime border with Lebanon....

24. Frontex commends Cyprus for successful immigration management

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/frontex-commends-cyprus-for-successful-immigration-management

Grigorios Apostolou, the Head of the Frontex Liaison Office for Greece and Cyprus, commended Cyprus for its effective immigration management strategy....

25. Church and far-right parties react to Greece's marriage equality proposal

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....

26. President reveals higher education upgrade by May

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......

27. Government takes bold steps to speed up construction approvals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-takes-bold-steps-to-speed-up-construction-approvals

The Ministry of Interior in Cyprus is on a mission to simplify the development control system by implementing a comprehensive package of 22 measures in collaboration with the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (CSTC). ...

28. EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson visits Cyprus to discuss migration

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

29. 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....

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

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

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