https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netherlands-tops-global-pension-charts
A recent analysis by the Mercer CFA Institute has identified European nations as leaders in global pension systems. The Netherlands secures the top spot in the rankings, with Iceland and Denmark following closely behind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/philippines-accuses-china-of-dumping-cyanide-into-disputed-scarborough-shoal
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Philippines has accused Chinese fishing vessels of utilizing cyanide to harm the Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll in the South China Sea, according to a report in Business Insider....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-alleges-etek-negligence-in-sapa-fallout
Fresh revelations have emerged in the ongoing SAPA scandal following intense scrutiny in the Parliamentary Committee on Institutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-s-bill-to-combat-fan-violence-under-scrutiny
Further discussion between the Ministry of Justice and relevant stakeholders regarding the proposed law on tackling fan violence, presented to Parliament by the ministry on Wednesday, was deemed necessary during the session in the Parliament's Legal Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cuellar-s-peacekeeping-quest-faces-tough-terrain
Shortly after 9 am, the United Nations' fresh face, Maria-Angela Olguín Cuellar, descended upon the Presidential Palace, embarking on her inaugural rendezvous with President Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-s-optimism-clashes-with-reality-of-stalemate
Maria Angela Holguín Cuéllar, the personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Cyprus, has expressed her readiness to contribute to the resumption of talks aimed at resolving the Cyprus dispute and finding common ground between the two sides.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/philippine-president-criticized-over-use-of-presidential-helicopter-to-attend-coldplay-concert
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faced backlash on social media after utilizing a presidential helicopter to attend a Coldplay concert in a province north of Manila last week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gunmen-target-family-in-cyprus-street-shooting
In a chilling incident reminiscent of recent fatal shootings in Limassol and Nicosia, organized crime once again sends shockwaves through authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-cyprus-releases-the-cyprus-tax-facts-guide-2024
EY Cyprus is delighted to announce the release of the latest edition of the Cyprus Tax Facts guide for the year 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-iranian-navy-confirms-seizure-of-greek-owned-tanker-in-gulf-of-oman
Iran's navy has claimed responsibility for the seizure of the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker St Nikolas in the Gulf of Oman, as reported by Iranian media. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-contemplates-restart-amidst-manipulation-claims
The official first was Wednesday, January 10, for the new members of the Government after they officially received their portfolios from the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulidis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-strong-message-ignore-sirens-focus-on-governance
The swearing-in and assumption of duties of the new ministers and officials of the government took place today (10/01), at the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-government-on-fragile-ground
In May 2022, Nikos Christodoulides announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic, only to be overshadowed by the revelation of a partially plagiarized speech from Ioannis Kasoulides during the 2008 presidential election....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-bill-goes-to-the-president
The resignation of Deputy Minister of Innovation Philippos Hadjizacharias shouldn't come as a surprise. This is not solely due to ethical considerations, as his name has been among those vilified and deconstructed by the Presidential Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-volunteer-doctors-medical-aid-triumphantly-reaches-rafah
In a persistent effort to overcome obstacles and bureaucratic hurdles, pharmaceutical aid from Volunteer Doctors-Cyprus is en route to Rafah....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-e-justice-system-for-streamlined-legal-processes
In a significant move toward digital transformation, Cyprus inaugurated the e-justice information system on Monday, enabling the electronic registration of documents throughout the judicial process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-nears-digital-judicial-transformation-with-new-e-justice-system
Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, Philippos Hadjizacharias, anticipates the finalization of the new e-justice system by February 2024, marking a crucial stride in Cyprus' digital transformation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-s-birthday-surprise-at-man-of-the-year
The 22nd annual "BANK OF CYPRUS Man of the Year Awards" took place today, Thursday, December 7, at The Royal Hall in Nicosia. Elena Paparizou entertained the guests, while a big surprise awaited the President of the Republic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/low-paid-government-workers-demand-higher-pay
The ''Equality'' guild staged a rally outside the Presidential Palace on Monday, followed by a protest march to the Ministry of Finance, highlighting concerns over low-paid public sector workers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/critical-student-bus-routes-axed-due-to-safety-directive
In a directive, the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has announced that starting Monday, December 4, 2023, buses lacking a specific automatic engine fire extinguishing system are prohibited from operating routes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-takes-measures-as-status-quo-violation-escalates-in-agios-dometios
What began last Monday, inside the buffer zone in Agios Dometios with the installation of a camera in an abandoned house, continued on Wednesday with the presence of Turkish military forces....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hostage-release-delayed-as-hamas-demands-aid-access
Hamas's armed wing, Izz ad-Din al-Qassam brigades, has announced a delay in the second release of hostages scheduled for Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-meets-pope-francis-and-talks-with-eni-in-rome
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, accompanied by his spouse Philippa Karsera Christodoulides and members of the Cypriot delegation, had a meeting with Pope Francis at the Holly See. He will be meeting with ENI officials in the company's offices in Rome....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-splurges-€1-47m-on-electric-cars-amid-rising-living-costs
In a significant move towards sustainable practices, Mr. Alexis Vafeadis, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, recently accepted a fleet of electric vehicles from Michaels Automotive Ltd....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/removing-stains-from-cyprus-one-scandal-at-a-time
So, the President's got a diverse bunch around him with all sorts of ideas and interests. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/create-a-superministry-to-reduce-bureaucracy
In Cyprus, the proliferation of committees, excessive bureaucracy, and overlapping responsibilities of high-ranking officials have reached unprecedented levels, especially when problems are on the rise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electronic-ids-set-to-transform-citizen-services
Before the end of the current year, citizens and various professional groups will benefit from the use of electronic identity and electronic signatures in several government services, said Philippos Hadjizacharia, the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, during his speech at the 19th annual Economist Conference in Nicosia.
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