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961. The Vatican, politics, and our underwater cable: A humorous take on Cyprus life

I read it, and I couldn’t believe my eyes. The Vatican is facing serious financial problems....

962. Inaction and inconsistent pressure threaten our future

The much-advertised mobility on the Cyprus problem, likely more for communication purposes than out of a genuine lack of awareness of the tragic reality, cannot, by itself, lead to a viable and mutually acceptable solution....

963. Donald Trump's new 'Home Alone' hairdo sparks internet frenzy: Bold or bewildering? (VIDEO)

In a move that has left the internet in a tizzy, President-elect Donald Trump debuted a windswept, gravity-defying new hairstyle during a round of golf at his Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach....

964. Meta slammed with €250 million fine for Facebook data breach

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been hit with a hefty fine of over €250 million (approximately £206 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) due to a significant data breach....

965. Budget passed, now it’s time for gifts, Santa suits, and a holiday twirl (pics and video)

After days of intense discussions, debates, and bill votes, Cyprus' MPs finally got a well-deserved break to celebrate the holiday season in style....

966. 180° turnaround

We hired communication consultants to rebuild our name and reputation....

967. Cyprus and EU condemn Turkey’s plans for military action in Syria

Cyprus’ Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos, and the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, have both condemned Turkey’s plans for a large-scale military operation in northern Syria, with growing fears that such actions could destabilize the region further....

968. In a first for Cyprus, Volt elects a female majority to its leadership

Volt Cyprus held its first Electoral Congress on Sunday to elect its new leadership and Political Council....

969. Berlin sounds alarm over Golan Heights expansion push

Germany has urged Israel to abandon its proposal to significantly increase the population in the Golan Heights, a territory internationally recognized as part of Syria but currently under Israeli control....

970. The conspiracy surrounding the alleged woke agenda

"It certainly seems like the world is going a little crazy right now," Donald Trump remarked last week during his visit to France for the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral....

971. François 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. ...

972. ''No Last Chances'' — The UK’s view on Cyprus, NATO, and post-Brexit hurdles

In an interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou , British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the more pressing and controversial issues shaping relations between the UK and Cyprus....

973. Music event in New York commemorates 50 years of occupation

"Beautiful and Strange Homeland" was the title of the concert presented by the Choir of the Pan-Cyprian Association of America at the "Terrace on the Park" event center....

974. Cypriot MP's take a break from 'banking on' reform

Yesterday, we witnessed one of the most evenly matched votes ever held in the Cyprus Parliament. MPs were called to vote on the proposal from AKEL for a one-off tax on bank profits....

975. 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. ...

976. TIME magazine to name Trump 'Person of the Year'

Donald Trump is expected to be named 'Person of the Year' by Time magazine....

977. Cyprus and Oman sign double taxation deal to boost trade and investment

The Republic of Cyprus and the Sultanate of Oman have signed a new agreement aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion....

978. Cyprus sees slow Syrian asylum withdrawals amid ongoing instability

The flow of Syrians requesting to withdraw their asylum applications in Cyprus remains low, despite the growing number of inquiries from individuals seeking information about the process. ...

979. MPs set to vote on over 100 bills today, including 5% tax on banks and car recalls

In today's last plenary session before the Christmas holidays, Cypriot MPs will vote on over 100 bills and legislative proposals, with attention focusing on several high-profile issues....

980. Tatar courts German investors while rejecting a united Cyprus

In a bid to boost the economy of the self-declared Turkish Cypriot state, Ersin Tatar is calling on international investors, particularly from Germany, to explore opportunities in the occupied territories....

981. Syrian refugees in Cyprus urge government to facilitate their safe return to Syria

A group of Syrian refugees in Cyprus, known as ''Syrians in Cyprus,'' has submitted a letter to Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannidis,...

982. British PM finally visits Cyprus – 53 years later, and just in time for more leaks

The British Prime Minister is in Cyprus today for a working visit. The last time a British Prime Minister visited Cyprus was 53 years ago. Yes, you’re thinking what we’re all thinking: before the Turkish invasion of 1974. ...

983. Underworld tied to mismanagement of Turkish Cypriot properties

The latest twist in the ongoing scandal of mismanaged Turkish Cypriot properties involves claims that underworld figures are involved in illegal leasing deals....

984. Sense of optimism surrounds roadblock talks

985. The dust has yet to settle in Syria

Many Syrian parents at my child’s school expressed a desire to return home now that Bashar al-Assad’s regime has collapsed. I urged them to wait. ...

986. 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....

987. 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....

988. A critical step for economic growth in Cyprus includes tax reform

Speaking at an Open Discussion Event organized by the G.R.M. Professional Training Center at the St. Raphael Resort in Limassol, under the theme “The Upcoming Tax Reform in Cyprus: Purpose, Guidelines, and Timelines,” the Minister announced that a comprehensive meeting is planned for early 2025....

989. The word of the decade is...'Brain Rot'

"Brain rot" was named the word of the year, but I believe it could rightfully be described as the word of the entire decade....

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

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