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2341. Polish woman allegedly murdered on Greek island of Kos

Polish authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the tragic death of Anastazja Rubinska, a 27-year-old Polish woman who was found deceased on the popular Greek holiday island of Kos. ...

2342. All-Day school program sees gradual expansion in primary education

The Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, Athina Michaelidou, highlighted the well-known significance and value of full-day schools for education and society as a whole....

2343. The President's omissions and unaddressed issues

Flanked by his cabinet and through a 24-page document, the President of the Republic presented the program and actions of the government from his first day in office until today. ...

2344. Christodoulides' exhaustive diplomatic pursuits for resolving the Cyprus issue

President Nikos Christodoulides has highlighted the government's efforts in pursuing negotiations on the Cyprus issue and implementing a diplomatic initiative during the first 100 days of governance....

2345. President Christodoulides unveils government's 100-Day report card

During a press conference held today, President Christodoulides provided insights into the state of the government after his first 100 days in office and responded to various questions from journalists....

2346. Cyprus economy thrives: FinMin foresees robust growth and fiscal stability

During the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Bankers Association, the Minister of Finance, Mr. Makis Keravnos, discussed the current state and future prospects of the Cyprus economy, particularly focusing on the banking sector. ...

2347. Ex ‘superminister’ defends proposal after boat disaster

A Cypriot former minister known for his tough stance on migration wants a yay or nay on his proposal where asylum applications could be filed abroad, a measure not supported by some capitals including Berlin, which may be having second thoughts in the aftermath of a boat disaster in Greece...

2348. Turkey to play Cyprus card at NATO summit

The spokesman for the ruling party in Turkey says Cyprus will inevitably be on the agenda at the next NATO summit, as the alliance still struggles to overcome hesitation in Ankara over Sweden’s membership due to terrorism concerns...

2349. EU allocates €20 million for Sudan refugee crisis

During a two-day visit to Cairo, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed support for Egypt's efforts to end the hostilities in Sudan. ...

2350. Controversy surrounds expansion of occupied airport

Without receiving significant coverage from the Greek Cypriot media, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz made a substantial visit to the so-called TRNC following Erdogan's illegal visit....

2351. Cyprus farmers voice alarm over plant protection regulation

The European Commission is addressing farmers' concerns regarding the proposed regulation on plant protection in the European Union. They assure that the implementation of the new rules will be gradual, aiming to minimize any impact on production and food prices....

2352. AUB Mediterraneo Paphos: Shaping the future of education in the Mediterranean

As the anticipation builds for the opening of the American University of Beirut - Mediterraneo in Paphos scheduled for September 2023, Kathimerini had the privilege of sitting down with Philip S. Khoury,...

2353. President talks up local government reform

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday that the reform of the local government was 'perhaps the greatest challenge in the history of the local administration in the country,' while stressing that the reform should be implemented as soon as possible...

2354. Visa fraud scandal widens after airport arrest

Cyprus Police made headway in an investigation into visa fraud over the weekend, following an airport arrest in connection with an illegal network where Syrians rejected for refugee status ended up paying middlemen for subsidiary protection...

2355. Limassol hosts vibrant music festival on World Music Day

At 6 pm, Michalis Cacoyannis Square in the Old Port of Limassol will come alive with performances from three diverse musical groups....

2356. Maritime security partnerships for Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus and the United States have achieved a mutually beneficial deepening of defense cooperation during their second meeting of the bilateral Security and Defense Dialogue....

2357. Temporary VAT reduction on essentials estimated at €14.5 million

In the upcoming days, most likely early next week, a clearer picture is expected to emerge regarding the government's course of action on the reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for fuel and electricity....

2358. Seven arrested in residence permit scandal

2359. FM calls for London's support in resuming settlement talks

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos has expressed Cyprus' expectation for all parties involved in the Cyprus issue to apply pressure and play a constructive role in order to restart settlement talks....

2360. Cyprus-Greece maritime connection surpasses 10,000 bookings

During a meeting with Greek Ambassador to Cyprus Ioannis Papameletiou on June 14, Deputy Minister for Shipping Maria Hadjimanolis announced that bookings for the Cyprus-Greece maritime connection have surpassed 10,000 since the line began operating....

2361. Comedian's MH370 joke triggers interpol involvement

Malaysian police said they asked Interpol on Wednesday to help track down a U.S. comedian after she made a joke about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 — a request the comedian called "ridiculous."...

2362. Spoilsport Tatar puts damper on eager Christodoulides

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar believes that a political push for more EU involvement in the Cyprus Problem speaks volumes about the Greek Cypriot south, which is spearheading a “futile” initiative that has already been rejected by the north...

2363. President's commitment to empower justice in Cyprus

The existence of an independent, strong, and efficient judicial system is the greatest guarantor of the rule of law and the supremacy of the Law, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, while addressing an event at the Supreme Court on the occasion of the implementation of the justice reform laws and the swearing in of the judges of the newly established Court of Appeal....

2364. Cabinet approves Deputy Ministry for Migration and Asylum

The Council of Ministers approved on Thursday the bill for the establishment of a Deputy Ministry for Immigration and Asylum....

2365. Echoes of silence: The unheard cries of drowning children

The tragedy off the coast of Pylos is beyond words. The act of people drowning at sea, especially children, is a haunting curse in the Mediterranean Sea that is unfortunately not unfamiliar....

2366. US citizens exit Portugal as demand for 'golden visas' plummet 37%

Following the abolishment of the Golden Visa scheme of Portugal some expatriates are leaving the country, based on the report of Bloomberg....

2367. Cyprus calls for medicine market reform

Health Minister for Health Popi Kanari said that Cyprus is in favor of the creation of a single market for medicines, and highlighted the problems that Cyprus faces regarding medicine access as a small member state, during the second day of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) of the EU, which was held on Tuesday in Luxembourg in its Health Ministers configuration....

2368. Cyprus struggles with renewable energy and storage gap

Only 15% of Cyprus' total energy production comes from Renewable Energy Sources (RES), highlighting the country's significant lag in this sector....

2369. Government ends tax break, fuel and electricity prices to rise

The Director General of the Ministry of Finance, Michalis Pantelis, has expressed the government's intention to end the measure of reducing excise tax on fuel and electricity....

2370. President's EU speech photos spark debate

Photos capturing yesterday's speech by the President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, at the European Parliament have gained traction on the internet, leading to speculation that they might have been digitally altered to showcase a larger presence of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in the chamber....