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1. New garbage tax could mean higher costs for citizens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-garbage-tax-could-mean-higher-costs-for-citizens

Cypriot citizens may soon face higher waste disposal costs as a new bill proposes an additional municipal waste landfill tax, adding financial pressure on households already grappling with rising living expenses....

2. Alexandroupolis and Cyprus in Ankara's ''crosshairs''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alexandroupolis-and-cyprus-in-ankara-s-crosshairs

From the upgrading of Alexandroupolis as a naval base to the military support of Cyprus, the strategic rearrangement of the region raises serious questions about the future security balances in the Mediterranean and the Balkans....

3. Trump wants US to ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in shocking proposal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-wants-us-to-‘take-over-and-‘own-gaza-in-shocking-proposal

In a stunning policy shift, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a plan for the United States to ''take over'' and ''own'' Gaza, proposing a redevelopment initiative that he claims would turn the war-torn enclave into the ''Riviera of the Middle East.''...

4. Another historic building in Nicosia demolished (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-historic-building-in-nicosia-demolished-video

5. Paphos crematorium plans go up in smoke

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-crematorium-plans-go-up-in-smoke

The construction of Cyprus’ first crematorium, planned for the Paphos region, has been pushed back to 2026....

6. Finally! The night we've all been waiting for! (No, not Eurovision)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/finally-the-night-we-ve-all-been-waiting-for-no-not-eurovision

Finally! The night we've all been waiting for. Tonight at 7 p.m., Cyprus will witness a grand moment—not the Eurovision finals, but something equally thrilling (or so we’re told)....

7. Improving education and safety: Key plans from the Minister of Education

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/improving-education-and-safety-key-plans-from-the-minister-of-education

Athina Michaelidou highlighted today the importance of a collective effort in addressing school violence....

8. From mild cleric to hardliner, the polarizing rise of Paphos’ Metropolitan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-mild-cleric-to-hardliner-the-polarizing-rise-of-paphos-metropolitan

The Church of Cyprus is facing internal turmoil, as moral scandals and polarizing views among its clergy create tension within the hierarchy and among the faithful. ...

9. Trump signs order suspending DEI employees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-signs-order-suspending-dei-employees

In a significant move under the new Trump administration, the White House confirmed that federal employees working in diversity offices will be placed on paid leave as part of the shutdown of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs....

10. 'Parent 1 and parent 2' goes to Parliament after backlash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parent-1-and-parent-2-goes-to-parliament-after-backlash

There are strong reactions to the reference to Parent 1 and Parent 2 in the platform for registering children for the first year of primary school...

11. Turkey condemns U.S. military support for Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-condemns-u-s-military-support-for-cyprus

Turkey has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration’s recent decision to include Cyprus in three U.S. defense programs, just hours before Joe Biden handed over the presidency to Donald Trump. ...

12. Sweden moves to strip citizenship for national security threats

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-moves-to-strip-citizenship-for-national-security-threats

Sweden’s political parties have reached a consensus that dual citizens who commit crimes threatening national security should lose their citizenship. ...

13. ''Make Police Great Again'': Cyprus' new political party takes a stand on police actions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/make-police-great-again-cyprus-new-political-party-takes-a-stand-on-police-actions

The unfortunate case of the foreigner, whose body was found with a bullet from a police officer’s gun, has led to the discovery of yet another Cypriot political party: the United Cypriot Republican Party, ...

14. A Force under pressure: Can the Police reform before it’s too late?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-force-under-pressure-can-the-police-reform-before-it-s-too-late

The government seems to be giving the Police Force’s leadership and its political supervisor some time to make meaningful changes to address both the lack of efficiency and corruption within the Force. ...

15. Israeli President Herzog visits Cyprus amid regional diplomatic shifts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-president-herzog-visits-cyprus-amid-regional-diplomatic-shifts

The visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Cyprus on Thursday, following the 10th Trilateral Summit involving Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt, is seen as a calculated move amidst significant regional developments. ...

16. Israeli President’s visit sparks protests and political firestorm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-president-s-visit-sparks-protests-and-political-firestorm

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Cyprus today, meeting with President Nicos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace....

17. Turkish FM Fidan visits occupied Cyprus amid key regional shifts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-fm-fidan-visits-occupied-cyprus-amid-key-regional-shifts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s two-day visit to the occupied territories, taking place today and tomorrow, is considered particularly significant. ...

18. ''He promised to help Cyprus''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-he-promised-to-help-cyprus

When Jimmy Carter was elected president of the United States in 1976, Greek Cypriots had reason to be hopeful....

19. Trudeau poised to resign as Liberal leader, sources say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trudeau-poised-to-resign-as-liberal-leader-sources-say

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be preparing to resign as leader of the Liberal Party after nearly a decade in power, according to a source familiar with his plans....

20. 2024: A year of change and controversy in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-a-year-of-change-and-controversy-in-cyprus

2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year. ...

21. Trump pushes to end daylight saving time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-pushes-to-end-daylight-saving-time

In a recent statement, newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party "will make every effort" to end the practice of daylight saving time (DST), a twice-yearly clock change that shifts the country from winter to summer time....

22. Israel seizes Golan Heights buffer zone after Assad's fall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-seizes-golan-heights-buffer-zone-after-assad-s-fall

After the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Israel seized control of a crucial buffer zone in the Golan Heights, an area that has been a source of ongoing geopolitical tension....

23. François Bayrou Appointed France's New Prime Minister

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/francois-bayrou-appointed-france-s-new-prime-minister

In a move aimed at stabilizing France's fractured political landscape, President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister, the Elysée announced on Friday. ...

24. Cyprus MPs vote on major bills, including tax hikes and baby bonuses

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mps-vote-on-major-bills-including-tax-hikes-and-baby-bonuses

The Cyprus Parliament was busy on Thursday, voting on a series of important bills that could reshape the island's economic landscape and support families....

25. Parliament rejects AKEL’s 5% bank tax bill after tense showdown

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/parliament-rejects-akel-s-5-bank-tax-bill-after-tense-showdown

A dramatic session in parliament ended with the rejection of a contentious proposal by the opposition party AKEL, which aimed to impose an extraordinary 5% solidarity tax on bank interest income for 2024 and 2025. ...

26. Kurdish community in Cyprus calls for U.S. action to halt Turkish attacks in Syria

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kurdish-community-in-cyprus-calls-for-u-s-action-to-halt-turkish-attacks-in-syria

The Kurdish community in Cyprus called on the United States for help to stop attacks by Turkey and Ankara-backed groups in northern Syria....

27. The surprising rise of al-Jolani and its implications for Syria and Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-surprising-rise-of-al-jolani-and-its-implications-for-syria-and-cyprus

No one expected that al-Jolani, a man who began his journey in the Salafi jihadism of al-Qaeda’s Syrian branch, would lead such a counteroffensive from the anti-Assad Sunni opposition....

28. Germany and Netherlands block Cyprus’s push to link EU-Turkey relations with Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-and-netherlands-block-cyprus-s-push-to-link-eu-turkey-relations-with-cyprus-issue

Cyprus is facing roadblocks in its latest push to link EU-Turkey relations with progress on the Cyprus issue. ...

29. End of an era as Assad flees Syria amid government collapse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/end-of-an-era-assad-flees-syria-as-government-collapses

In a dramatic and swift turn of events, the Syrian government has collapsed, marking the end of the Assad family's 50-year rule....

30. Syrian rebels advance toward Damascus amid rising tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-rebels-advance-toward-damascus-amid-rising-tensions

Syrian rebel forces have made significant strides toward Damascus, asserting they are now "at the gates" of the capital following a swift and widespread offensive....

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