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1. Shortcomings in Cyprus citizenship and immigration processes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shortcomings-in-cyprus-citizenship-and-immigration-processes

A recent audit of the Department of Population and Immigration (DPI) has revealed significant delays in the processing of citizenship applications, particularly those based on marriage to a Cypriot citizen....

2. Old GSP redevelopment nears completion, set to transform Nicosia’s historic centre

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/old-gsp-redevelopment-nears-completion-set-to-transform-nicosia-s-historic-centre

The long-anticipated redevelopment of the old GSP stadium in the heart of Nicosia is set to be handed over to the public this month, marking a major step in the revitalization of the capital’s historic centre....

3. Cyprus’ housing is in crisis as foreign buyers take over the market

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-housing-is-in-crisis-as-foreign-buyers-take-over-the-market

As housing becomes an increasingly pressing issue for the majority of Cypriots, Parliament is opening up a debate on the surge in real estate purchases by third-country nationals....

4. 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. ...

5. It was a low bar

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-was-a-low-bar

The Housing Grant Scheme for young couples and individuals up to 41 years of age was launched on 31 October 2024, with a target of 400 beneficiary applications and a total budget of €15 million. ...

6. Funeral parlors accused of paying bribes for bodies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/funeral-parlors-accused-of-paying-bribes-for-bodies

Licensed funeral parlor owners in Cyprus are raising alarm over what they describe as an alarming trend of illegal funeral homes bribing hospital workers to secure the bodies of the deceased. ...

7. Former Greek royals ask to be recognized as citizens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-greek-royals-ask-to-be-recognized-as-citizens

Members of the former Greek royal family are set to request the official recognition of their Greek citizenship on Thursday....

8. 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....

9. City engineers investigate balcony collapse in Neapolis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/city-engineers-investigate-balcony-collapse-in-neapolis

The Limassol Municipality has issued warnings to 400 buildings for necessary repairs, with 130 of them officially declared dangerous....

10. 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....

11. Officials finalize new district maps after local government overhaul

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-finalize-new-district-maps-after-local-government-overhaul

Work is underway to complete the new district maps of Cyprus, part of a sweeping reform to the country’s local administration that took effect on July 1, 2024. ...

12. 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)....

13. Lois Builders slams contract termination, cites mismanagement and delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lois-builders-slams-contract-termination-cites-mismanagement-and-delays

Lois Builders Ltd. has issued a statement in response to the recent termination of its contract for the Fishing Reserve and Liopetriou River project, calling the move ''unprecedented.''...

14. Help is on the way for young couples needing a home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/help-is-on-the-way-for-young-couples-needing-a-home

Starting Friday, November 15, young people and couples in Cyprus will be able to apply for financial assistance through a new housing plan. The program, designed to support those up to the age of 41, will accept applications online until December 31, 2024, at noon....

15. Yet another contractor gets axed over major project delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/yet-another-contractor-get-axed-over-major-project-delays

Cyprus’s Ministry of the Interior has terminated the employment of the engineer and contractor for the Liopetri Fishing Shelter and River Restoration Project due to long-standing delays and unmet contractual obligations, according to an announcement by the ministry....

16. Staff shortages stall local government reform in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/staff-shortages-stall-local-government-reform-in-cyprus

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the implementation of Local Government Reform in Cyprus faces critical staffing and operational challenges, especially in development licensing within Provincial Local Authorities (PLAs). ...

17. 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....

18. 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....

19. Middle-class families in Cyprus burdened by rising rents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-rents-in-cyprus-causing-a-burden-for-middle-class-families

In an interesting article written by Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, the Cypriot government has launched programs aimed at addressing the country’s severe housing crisis, but high rent prices across Cyprus continue to stretch the budgets of most households, especially for middle and lower-middle-income families....

20. Government announces new measures to help vulnerable households

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-announces-new-measures-to-help-vulnerable-households

In a bid to ease energy expenses for vulnerable groups and promote sustainable housing solutions, the Cabinet approved a set of medium-term measures during its meeting on Tuesday, chaired by President Nicos Christodoulides....

21. Cyprus under siege as cyberattacks raise alarms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-under-siege-as-cyberattacks-raise-alarms

Since October 17, hackers have been launching a series of targeted attacks on various organizations and companies across Cyprus, sparking public debate about the country's ability to fend off cyber threats. ...

22. Interior Ministry proposes solutions for 9,500 stranded property buyers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-ministry-proposes-solutions-for-9-500-stranded-property-buyers

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou presented solutions for resolving issues faced by ''stranded buyers'' to the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, addressing about half of the nearly 9,500 pending cases....

23. Cyprus joins European Heritage Days with cultural events

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-european-heritage-days-with-cultural-events

The Ministry of Interior and the Department of Town Planning and Housing have announced the launch of the European Heritage Days 2024 events......

24. First student housing set to open in old town Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-student-housing-set-to-open-in-old-town-nicosia

The first student residence inside Nicosia’s walled city will open in November, offering 13 rooms as part of a larger plan to create 380 student spaces. ...

25. Respect for justice in action, not just words

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/respect-for-justice-in-action-not-just-words

The Constitutional Court's decision to remove Odysseas Michaelides as Auditor General deserves careful consideration by all involved before making public statements. ...

26. Aphrodite trail among top 25 in European Public Space Awards

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aphrodite-trail-among-top-25-in-european-public-space-awards

The Aphrodite trail in the community of Ineia, in Paphos district, has been selected among the 25 best projects for the 2024 European Prize for Urban Public Space, an announcement by the Interior Ministry says....

27. Illegal monastery remains standing despite demolition order

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-monastery-remains-standing-despite-demolition-order

A monastery owned by the Metropolis of Constantia and Famagusta, illegally built in the protected Cape Greco area, remains standing despite court orders to demolish it, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

28. Lease changes spark protests among refugees at Mackenzie Beach

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lease-changes-spark-protests-among-refugees-at-mackenzie-beach

The Ministry of Interior's Action Plan to regulate Larnaca’s Mackenzie beachfront is encountering obstacles, particularly around issues of illegal activities and subletting by original leaseholders. ...

29. Cyprus to offer more affordable homes with CLDC's three-part plan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-offer-more-affordable-homes-with-cldc-s-three-part-plan

The development programme of the Cyprus Land Development Corporation (CLDC) will move along three pillars in order for the organisation to provide affordable housing for purchase or rent to beneficiaries, is Director General Eleni Symeonidou, has told the Cyprus News Agency, stressing the contribution of the organisation in easing the housing shortage....

30. Local inspectors begin tackling illegal garbage dump sites

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/local-inspectors-begin-tackling-illegal-garbage-dump-sites

The Environment Department has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to address illegal waste dumping sites, emphasizing the need for municipal and community cooperation. The initiative, which runs until December, aims to tackle persistent issues that have recently led to fires....

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