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1. Debate over euthanasia bill draws public and political reactions

A proposed bill to legalize euthanasia in Cyprus has prompted public discussion and divided opinions among lawmakers, with supporters advocating for open dialogue and critics warning of potential risks....

2. Tensions erupt over Abramovich case allegations at Parliamentary Committee

Allegations of high-level political interference surrounding a multimillion-euro VAT debt linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich escalated Thursday in Cyprus’ Parliament, with tensions erupting between lawmakers and investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

3. Abramovich’s €25 million VAT written off after ex-President's call

A growing scandal over Cyprus’ handling of VAT debts tied to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has taken a sharp new turn, this time with a bombshell allegation involving former President Nicos Anastasiades....

4. Andreas Neocleous, Omiros Pissarides, Eirini Hadjisavva, and Marios Tannousis to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference aims to support and enhance Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition....

5. €14 million in unpaid VAT? Gone.

Tensions ran high at the House Audit Committee on Thursday after MPs discovered that ''Blue Ocean,'' a Cyprus-based company linked to Abramovich, was dissolved in 2024 without settling a €14 million VAT bill, a debt that’s been on the books since at least 2010....

6. Advanced DNA testing helps identify remains mishandled over 40 years ago

For the first time, authorities have identified the remains of people who went missing between 1979 and 1981, which were treated with chemicals....

7. Cyprus beggars may not be what they seem

It’s something most of us see on a regular basis: people begging at traffic lights, outside supermarkets, or near busy squares. But what many don’t realize is that behind some of these outstretched hands, there may be something much darker going on....

8. Parliament debates push for unified transparency portal

A bill aiming to boost government transparency by mandating the publication of all public sector decisions and administrative acts on a single digital platform was discussed Wednesday in Parliament’s Institutions Committee....

9. The Republic of shrugged shoulders

''I don’t concern myself with what a 'Turkish' ambassador says,'' former President Nicos Anastasiades quipped, brushing off ex-U.S. Ambassador John Koenig’s reported remark that he considered him “a fraud.”...

10. 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. Hotels cannot retain guest ID copies, Commissioner warns

12. The DJs of EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2024

The most epic Christmas street festival is returning to Nicosia this year, bringing joy, music, delicious food, drinks, and, of course, an even more festive atmosphere!...

13. Student killed in overloaded car, driver six times over legal limit

Authorities in Nicosia are continuing their investigation into a fatal car crash that killed 20-year-old Irini Kontogiorgou, a Greek university student, early Sunday morning....

14. Athienou bus shelters showcase local embroidery art

The Municipality of Athienou and the Larnaca Tourism Development and Promotion Company have completed an artistic project that brings local cultural heritage to the streets. ...

15. AKEL proposes law for euthanasia

According to Kathimerini's Hector Georgiou, last Friday, October 18, 2024, AKEL Deputy Irini Charalambidou held a press conference to outline her proposal for a law titled ''On Medically Assisted Termination of Life.''...

16. Series of events #Moments at the Museum '24 at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

I sing and illustrate the traditional songs of my country...

17. Cyprus faces crucial energy decisions in Nicosia meeting

Cyprus' political leadership is poised to make pivotal decisions about its energy future in a major meeting set to take place at the Presidential Palace tomorrow, according to Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras. ...

18. Cyprus Presidency accused of creating fake social media accounts

Recent revelations have ignited a heated debate over whether the Cypriot Presidential Office has created fake social media accounts to smear critics of the government....

19. Cyprus expected to captivate at Venice Art Biennale

Cyprus is set to make its mark at the prestigious 60th International Exhibition of Contemporary Art – Venice Art Biennale, slated to run from April 20 to November 24, 2024. ...

20. Cyprus Commissioner approves school CCTV for safety

The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Irini Nikolaidou Loizidou, has given the green light for the operation of Closed Circuit Video Surveillance (CCTV) in schools, aiming to prevent and tackle violence and delinquency. ...

21. Legal battle over Avvakoum Monastery footage: Commissioner steps in

Data Protection Commissioner, Irini Loizidou Nikolaides, discussed the ongoing investigation into allegations made by lawyers representing nuns regarding videos released by the Holy Monastery of Saint Avvakoum. ...

22. Over 100M euros has passed through Cyprus customs

The Customs Department, along with the MOKAS and the Police, addressed the issue of money laundering controls in the Republic of Cyprus during a session held today by the Parliamentary Institutions Committee....

23. 800 divorces annually, 35,000 single parents, and outdated benefits

The Human Rights Committee of the Parliament convened today, shedding light on critical issues affecting single-parent families in Cyprus....

24. Doctors' abortion refusal raises concerns

A significant controversy emerged during today's session of the Human Rights Committee of the Parliament, shedding light on the refusal of six out of eight anesthesiologists at Makarios Hospital to participate in an abortion procedure, citing religious reasons. ...

25. Committee reviews proposal to limit benefits for former officials

The Parliament's Institutional Committee has deliberated on a legislative proposal by MP Alexandra Attalides, suggesting a time limit of five years for certain benefits granted to former ...

26. Official's breathalyzer controversy sparks reactions

The President's office has taken a measured stance on the case of a state official who reportedly tested positive in a breathalyzer test and allegedly refused a second sample for retesting, a legal requirement....

27. Trimiklini businessman traps officials and police in illegal fish farm raid

A Trimiklini businessman allegedly diverted water from the Kouris River to illegal fish farms, according to an Audit Office report. On September 19, 2023, he verbally abused, assaulted, and trapped Fisheries Department officials who came to inspect his facilities....

28. 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....

29. Unveiling brilliance at the 22nd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards 2023

The illustrious 22nd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards 2023 unfolded in all its glory last night, December 7, 2023, at The Royal Hall in Nicosia....

30. Open University of Cyprus fined €45,000 for data breach

The Open University of Cyprus has incurred a €45,000 fine from Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Irini Loizidou, in connection with a cyber-attack that transpired in March....