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31. Far-right and conservatives gain momentum in Europe

The far-right and conservative parties are gaining strength across Europe, while the possibility of reaching up to 29% of the seats in the European Parliament is visible, explains to "K" Tobias Gerhard Schminke, founder of the platform for collecting electoral data Europe Elects....

32. Finance Ministry undergoes administration overhaul

33. ''Same-sex childbearing not allowed,'' says Archbishop George

Archbishop George of Cyprus clarifies the content of his Christmas message, which sparked political reactions....

34. US Ambassador discusses Cyprus and Russian influence in exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini, the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus weighs in on whether the island nation's ties to Russian influence are changing. ...

35. Twenty Akamas wrongdoings reported to the Attorney General

The owners of agricultural premises in the Akamas area are set to face justice for unauthorized interventions and modifications, violating their licenses....

36. Illegal land alterations spark legal action in Akamas

In a significant development, reports of wrongdoing by 20 owners of agricultural/land properties in the Akamas region have been forwarded to the General Prosecutor's Office....

37. Biden warns Israel as derogatory soldier videos surface

President Joe Biden, a staunch supporter of Israel, broke from tradition by openly criticizing the Israeli government's approach to the two-state solution....

38. Student 'stoned' in Paphos school raising concerns on school violence

In the latest episode of school violence, a student was reportedly stoned by classmates on Tuesday at a school in Paphos, according to statements made by DIKO MP Chrysanthos Savvidis during a session of the Education Committee....

39. EU's groundbreaking e-health project unveiled

The planning of the project for citizens’ e-health file will last 30 months, but at the same time the implementation of some pillars of the project will begin, said the Chairman of the National e-health Authority (NeHA), Professor Christos N. Schizas....

40. Cyprus allocates 65M euros for diverse tourism initiatives in 2024

The National Tourism Strategy's update has recently concluded, announced by Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis, known as "K." This undertaking commenced shortly after his assumption of office in March 2023, with an initial target to finalize it by the year's end. ...

41. Mayors take on eco-warriors in Akamas showdown

In a heated dispute, the municipalities of Polis Chrysochous and Pegeia are vehemently protesting against the interference of various environmental organizations....

42. Cyprus advances humanitarian corridor to Gaza

The Republic of Cyprus remains committed to establishing a maritime humanitarian corridor for delivering aid to Gaza, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos....

43. Minister unleashes 4% boost for retirees

In a significant move to enhance the well-being of pensioners, Labor and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou declared a nearly 4% increase in basic pensions for the upcoming year....

44. Cyprus races to accommodate migrants at Pournara

In response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Republic of Cyprus has submitted a formal request for assistance to the European Union....

45. Syrian migrant arrival puts Cyprus on high alert

As tensions escalate in the Israel-Hamas conflict, Cyprus is bracing for a potential surge in Syrian migrants from Lebanon....

46. Walt Disney's 100-year story of success

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary....

47. Larnaca port welcomes cruise ship carrying foreign nationals escaping Israeli war

In a historic moment at Larnaca Port, the very first cruise ship arrived, marking a significant event in the midst of the Israeli conflict....

48. Portugal and Austria airlift citizens from Israel to Cyprus

Approximately 160 individuals were transported from Israel to Cyprus throughout yesterday and today using a C-130 aircraft operated by the Portuguese Air Force....

49. Did Iran fuel Hamas attack on Israel?

The US intelligence community is digging through its stores of data and tasking the nation’s spy agencies to hunt for fresh clues to determine whether Iran played a direct role in Saturday’s deadly attack on Israel by Hamas, a senior Biden administration official said Tuesday....

50. ESTIA plan activated for foreign nationals in Israel crisis

Cyprus has decided to activate the national ESTIA plan for the reception and repatriation of foreign citizens following the situation in Israel....

51. Cyprus in need of a literary renaissance

From this column, we've emphasized numerous times the pressing need for substantial state support within the book sector....

52. Doxa is gone, but damage is done

One way was considered for days the resignation of Doxa Komodromou from the Presidential. ...

53. US plane brings captives back home

The plane carrying five American citizens freed as part of a deal between the U.S. and Iran have now landed back home in the United States....

54. The missing piece in Greek-Turkish diplomacy

The public discourse has been flooded with commentaries in favor or against the ongoing efforts for a Greek-Turkish rapprochement....

55. China's 103 military planes target Taiwan in a day

China’s military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period in what the island’s defense ministry called a recent new high....

56. Crackdown on illegal modifications and builds in Akamas area

A joint team comprising officials from the Paphos District Administration, the Department of Planning and Zoning (Paphos Offices), and the Game and Wildlife Service, ...

57. Will Justice Minister and Chief of Police lose jobs over viral video?

When the video of Nikos Christodoulides' meeting at the Presidential Palace went viral the day after Limassol riots, many people thought that the Minister of Justice and the Chief of police might lose their jobs soon....

58. Cabinet greenlights WHO local office

The Cabinet has greenlit the establishment of a World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Cyprus, as confirmed in a statement released by Health Minister Popi Kanari....

59. Political parties fueling nationalism crisis in Chlorakas protest

The "people living in Chlorakas who are organized" issued a statement today expressing their unhappiness with reports on the internet about "a small group of individuals spreading false information and serious accusations against the residents of Chlorakas and their protest against segregation," they argue....

60. Compensation plans unveiled for Akamas communities

Starting tomorrow, September 1, 2023, the stipulations outlined in the Akamas Local Plan will be enacted. Yesterday, Mr. Konstantinos Ioannou, the Minister of Interior, and Mr. Petros Xenophontos, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment,...