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91. Cyprus reaches agreement for delivery of FSRU

The Cypriot government and a Chinese consortium have come to an agreement for the delivery of the floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) ''Prometheus,'' which is expected to be finalized within 60 days....

92. President Christodoulides: No tolerance for corruption in sports

President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, made it clear that the country has zero tolerance for corruption and match-fixing in sports during the opening of the National School of Ethics at the Presidential Palace on Monday....

93. Cyprus eyes direct flights to the U.S., aiming for new heights in tourism

Let’s accept that we may not solve everything, but we can aim to address some key issues. At the very least, we should lay the groundwork for their resolution....

94. Turkish exile Fethullah Gülen, Erdoğan’s rival, dies at 83

Fethullah Gülen, the Turkish scholar and preacher accused by Ankara......

95. Lidl is holding the ''mind RESET'' programme for the 4th consecutive year

On the 16th and 17th of September, the first phase of the successful environmental educational programme was successfully completed, and focuses on the training of teachers of the participating schools....

96. FT: Foreign students lured to illegal universities in occupied Cyprus

The Financial Times published an extensive report from Nicosia, highlighting a scheme targeting foreign students, particularly from Africa and Asia, through agencies promoting study opportunities at illegal universities in the occupied northern Cyprus....

97. Vasilikos terminal in limbo as negotiations hang by a thread

According to Apostolos Tomaras in today's Kathimerini, four months after the Chinese consortium pulled out of the construction of the Vasilikos terminal, efforts to fill the gap are still getting started....

98. Finance Minister stands firm on economic stability amid rising pressures

In a recent interview with Andreas Kimitris, Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos spoke candidly about his firm stance on the country’s economic stability. ...

99. Cyprus' EU nominee under fire for waste management scandal

Costas Kadis, Cyprus' nominee for EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, is facing criticism over his handling of a controversial waste management scandal ahead of his November 6 hearing before the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee....

100. Iran-Egypt talks focus on Gaza, Lebanon ceasefires

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Egypt, marking the first trip by an Iranian foreign minister to Cairo since 2013....

101. Pilot program to promote cultural literacy in 15 Cypriot schools

Cyprus is launching a pilot program in schools aimed at promoting cultural literacy among students, officials announced Thursday in Nicosia. Education Minister Athina Michaelidou and Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou introduced the "Schools as Ambassadors of Culture - Students as Ambassadors of Citizenship" initiative, which will roll out in 15 schools across all educational levels this academic year. ...

102. Water crisis looms as Cyprus dams hit 27%

Cyprus is grappling with a severe water shortage as the ongoing drought pushes the country's dam capacity to worrying levels. According to Gianna Economidou......

103. Katz to Erdogan: 'Take back your murderer friend' in fiery social media post

Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who was the first public official to announce the death of Yahya Sinwar, took to social media today with a harsh message directed at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. ...

104. Michael Tatham named new British High Commissioner to Cyprus

The British Foreign Office has announced the appointment of Michael Tatham as the new British High Commissioner to Cyprus. ...

105. Public sector salaries to increase by 1.5% starting October 2024

Cyprus' House of Representatives has passed an agreement between the government and trade unions to implement a general 1.5% wage increase for public......

106. Merchants of cheap patriotism: Empty words, no solutions

Throughout the history of the Cyprus issue, particularly after the Turkish invasion of 1974, ultra-patriotic rhetoric has emerged from time to time, revealing a lack of understanding about what truly happened in Cyprus in 1974. ...

107. 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....

108. Italy’s migrant transfer deal with Albania gains EU support

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni feels vindicated in her approach to immigration, as a recent agreement with Albania is emerging as a "model" that several EU member states are now openly discussing, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. ...

109. Cyprus: The new Switzerland and other tall tales

Hope for a solution has been granted a stay of execution—albeit on life support—and almost all political parties welcomed this development....

110. Samaras warns of Cyprus partition and calls for justice in emotional speech

Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, speaking at a ''Woman of the Year'' event in Cyprus, delivered a powerful message on the Cyprus problem. ...

111. President Christodoulides addresses EU on Cyprus problem

President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides will brief European leaders on the latest developments in the Cyprus issue within the framework of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday....

112. Israel expected to strike Iran before US Election Day

American officials anticipate that Israel will retaliate against Iran for its recent attack before November 5, sources told CNN. ...

113. Cyprus' infrastructure shines as MED9 Summit boosts tourism

114. 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Eastern Turkey, causing collapses

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey at 10:46 a.m. today, with its epicenter located in the Kale district of Malatya province. ...

115. High school principal accused of violating rights of student with ADHD

A high school principal has been reported to the police and the Ministry of Education by a student's father due to the principal's behavior toward a student with ADHD......

116. Annual International Meeting of the Contact Committee

The Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus is organizing the Annual Meeting of the Contact Committee, which it chairs, at the Cap. St. Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024. ...

117. Delays hit €85 traffic fine reduction law

Three months after the unanimous approval by Cyprus’ Parliament to reduce fines for traffic violations caught by stationary cameras, the law has yet to be implemented. ...

118. Starmer thanks Christodoulides for support on Gaza

The two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East, with Starmer thanking Christodoulides for Cyprus's support in establishing a humanitarian corridor to Gaza. He underscored the importance of de-escalation in the region and finding a credible political solution....

119. Tougher penalties for employers skirting social security

The government is poised to toughen penalties for undeclared work in an effort to address the widespread issue....

120. Greece rejects six nautical mile concessions with Turkey

Greece has firmly ruled out any compromise on reducing its territorial waters to six nautical miles in its ongoing dispute with Turkey, a senior government official said, dispelling speculation about potential concessions ahead of crucial diplomatic talks....