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571. Halloumi exports drop by 10% amid ongoing dairy industry crisis

With a request to lift the decree 332/2023 of October 20th, for an increase in the percentage of goat-sheep milk to 19%, the cheesemakers are going to the Presidential Palace......

572. European Commission disburses funds to six member states

The European Commission disbursed payments to six Member States Thursday, under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)....

573. Israeli army gears up for escalation against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israeli National Defence Chief of Staff Hurchi Halevi announced plans for potential escalation in conflict with Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite armed movement and ally of Iran and Hamas. ...

574. Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead at 48 amid drug investigation

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, renowned for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has been found dead at 48. Discovered unconscious in a car in a Seoul park, the cause of death remains unclear. ...

575. 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. ...

576. Cyprus cheese industry shuts down amid regulatory dispute

The Cyprus Cheesemakers Association has made a unanimous decision to shutter all cheese dairies starting January 10, 2024, following a protracted disagreement with government authorities over regulatory changes....

577. Israel should be alarmed

Israel faces the risk of losing the support of its traditional allies, as well as the perception of invincibility, both of which are crucial for a relatively young state confronting existential threats....

578. Americans return home in surprise Venezuela swap

In a significant diplomatic development, Americans, previously considered wrongfully detained in Venezuela, have touched down at a U.S. military base in San Antonio, Texas. ...

579. Israeli investments raise eyebrows in occupied territories

The large-scale acquisition of land in the Occupied Territories by Israeli citizens and Europeans of Jewish descent is creating interesting dynamics within the Turkish Cypriot community, as well as in Turkish and Turkish Cypriot press reports....

580. Israel proposes Hezbollah relocation 6 miles from border

In a bid to alleviate tensions with Lebanon, Israel has communicated to the Biden administration its desire to push Hezbollah's forces approximately 6 miles away from the border....

581. Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples

Pope Francis has officially sanctioned the blessing of same-sex couples, marking a significant departure in policy aimed at fostering inclusivity within the Catholic Church. This move, however, maintains the church's steadfast opposition to gay marriage....

582. Workforce crisis grips Cyprus as 12,000 job vacancies surge

In the hotel, catering, and retail sectors, an estimated 12 thousand personnel needs have prompted relevant professional associations to jointly appeal to the Ministry of Labour, seeking simplified procedures for hiring staff from third countries....

583. Authorities probe infant abuse by unlicensed childcare worker

584. Israel probes mistaken killing of three hostages

In a heartbreaking turn of events, signs bearing "S.O.S." and "help, three hostages" in Hebrew were discovered on the walls of a Gaza building where three Israeli hostages were hiding. ...

585. UK and Cyprus to strengthen global collaboration

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Director General for Europe, Peter Wilson and the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Kyriacos Kouros chaired the first annual review of the UK-Cyprus Memorandum of Understanding....

586. Interior Minister considers plan with IOM to boost international workforce

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has conveyed to IOM (International Organization for Migration) Director General Amy Pope Cyprus' willingness to look into implementing a pilot programme to attract labour force from third countries....

587. Parisian nursery and school grapple with knife incidents

In a disturbing turn of events, staff at a nursery in Creteil, a Parisian suburb, found themselves face-to-face with a knife-wielding man on Monday....

588. Makarios Avenue struggles to fulfill commercial expectations

Two years after the official opening of Makarios Avenue (8 December 2021), the commercial success of the street has fallen short of expectations,...

589. Parliament set to battle bullying in schools

The focus of today's Parliament Committee on Education session is the pervasive issue of school bullying, coupled with the Ministry of Education's strategies to address this escalating problem, which coincides with a surge in violence and delinquency within school premises....

590. Cyprus supports EU rule on monitoring journalists

Cyprus is backing a controversial EU rule that allows government intelligence services to keep an eye on journalists for security reasons. ...

591. Allegations of forced population shift amidst Gaza offensive

In a recent development, an Israeli government spokesperson, Eylon Levy, vehemently denied what he termed as ''outrageous and false'' allegations....

592. Cypriot bonds hold firm at €6.75 billion amid ECB moves

As of the end of November, data from the Cypriot Central Bank reveals that the Eurosystem maintained its holdings of Cypriot bonds valued at €6.75 billion...

593. Government employment hits record high

In ongoing discussions about new hires and the 2024 budget in Parliament, the focus is on the remarkable increase in government employment, surpassing levels from 2012....

594. What about the day after in Gaza? What about the days before?

A colleague of mine asked me the other day a very interesting question. Let's assume, he said, that Israel does manage to destroy Hamas somehow. What's the use? Will it not be revived otherwise in a few years time?...

595. Identity confirmed for skeleton found near Limassol hospital

The human skeleton discovered near Limassol General Hospital on October 3 has been identified as a 49-year-old man from Romania, according to information provided by the police. ...

596. 'Ktrends' survey reveals public dissatisfaction with Cyprus government

In a recent economic survey conducted by ''Kathimerini,'' the fifth wave of ''Ktrends'' highlights notable trends in economic, household, and market dynamics for October 2023. ...

597. Police investigate 494 cases of domestic violence in just 2 months

In just two months—September and October 2023—Cyprus Police investigated a staggering 494 cases of domestic violence, leading to the issuance of 93 arrest warrants. Nicosia reported 131 cases, Limassol 135, Larnaca 117, Paphos 37, Famagusta 68, and Morphou 6, highlighting a pervasive issue across the island....

598. Cyprus reports significant drop in joblessness

The latest data released by the District Labour Offices indicate a notable decline in registered unemployment rates for November 2023, both on a monthly and on a yearly basis....

599. Cyprus expects over 300,000 Polish tourists in 2024

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, announced on Thursday that tourist arrivals from Poland are expected to exceed 300,000 in 2024....

600. Israeli authorities probe suspected insider trading ahead of Hamas attack

In a recent development, Israeli authorities are delving into allegations raised by US researchers who suggest that certain investors might have had advance knowledge of the Hamas plan to attack Israel on October 7....