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91. Committee reviews proposal to limit benefits for former officials

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/committee-reviews-proposal-to-limit-benefits-for-former-officials

The Parliament's Institutional Committee has deliberated on a legislative proposal by MP Alexandra Attalides, suggesting a time limit of five years for certain benefits granted to former ...

92. Christodoulides links Turkish Cypriot rights violations to 1974 invasion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-links-turkish-cypriot-rights-violations-to-1974-invasion

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly, emphasizing that any violation of Turkish Cypriot human rights ...

93. Will the far-right push Germany towards a Dexit?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-the-far-right-push-germany-towards-a-dexit

In an exclusive interview with the Financial Times, Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), expressed support for a ''Dexit'' referendum, citing the UK's Brexit as a model for Germany. ...

94. Commissioner Zannetou reveals details on alcohol test incident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commissioner-zannetou-reveals-details-on-alcohol-test-incident

In a comprehensive statement released on Monday, Commissioner Louiza Christodoulidou Zannetou offered detailed insights into the recent controversy stemming from an alcohol test conducted on an official on January 11, 2024. ...

95. Cypriot society: A landscape where pizzas outpace police

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-society-a-landscape-where-pizzas-outpace-police

We live in a society where pizzas arrive faster than the police, once remarked French director Claude Chabrol, and I fear this holds particularly true in the case of our state. Unfortunately, unlike the Cypriot Police, the Cypriot underworld operates like a Swiss watch....

96. Church and far-right parties react to Greece's marriage equality proposal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-and-far-right-parties-react-to-greece-s-marriage-equality-proposal

Marriage equality legislation has managed to rattle the entire spectrum of the political system in Greece’s conservative society, from the right to the left....

97. Five tribes set political agenda for 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-tribes-set-political-agenda-for-2024

In a shift from traditional left-right divides, Europe's voters are now categorized into five distinct tribes, with upcoming elections in 2024 poised to revolve around major crises, including climate change, migration, economic turbulence, the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing impact of Covid....

98. Switzerland hosts global peace summit for Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/switzerland-hosts-global-peace-summit-for-ukraine

Ukraine's plea for peace resonated as Switzerland stepped forward to host a summit, according to a joint announcement by the presidents in Bern. ...

99. Kaili slams Qatargate probe and freemason judges in TV interview

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kaili-slams-qatargate-probe-and-freemason-judges-in-tv-interview

MEP Eva Kaili, facing corruption and money laundering charges in the Qatargate scandal, vehemently defended herself in a recent interview with Italian channel Retequattro....

100. Trump leads GOP race with big Iowa win

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-leads-gop-race-with-big-iowa-win

In a resounding win, former President Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the Iowa caucuses, marking a significant step in his potential bid for the Republican candidacy in the upcoming election....

101. ''It is, therefore, right that I resign''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-is-therefore-right-that-i-resign

I wrote in my previous article ("How the prestige of the institutions is undermined", Kathimerini, 7/1/24) that, based on the conclusion of the auditors of the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority and announcements of the Audit Service,...

102. Taiwan elects Lai Ching-te as President amidst China's strong disapproval

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/taiwan-elects-lai-ching-te-as-president-amidst-china-s-strong-disapproval

Taiwan's political landscape makes history as Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) clinch a landmark third consecutive term....

103. Lagarde: ''Trump 'clearly a threat' to Europe''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lagarde-trump-clearly-a-threat-to-europe

According to a report in the Financial Times today, ECB President Christine Lagarde expressed concern over the potential re-election of Donald Trump as US president, stating that it is 'clearly a threat' to Europe based on his policies during his first term....

104. Allegations of bank interference surrounding reshuffle speculations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/allegations-of-bank-interference-surrounding-reshuffle-speculations

In the midst of last week's political reshuffle speculations, with Irene Piki, the current Deputy Minister to the President, being touted as the likely successor to the Finance Ministry, a new leak from the President's office raised eyebrows...

105. President contemplates restart amidst manipulation claims

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....

106. Trump's 'miracle' reshapes abortion politics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-miracle-reshapes-abortion-politics

In a recent Fox News town hall in Des Moines, Iowa, former President Donald Trump proudly claimed credit for the 2022 overturning of Roe v Wade, describing it as a ''miracle.''...

107. Health Ministry sees leadership change amid controversy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-ministry-sees-leadership-change-amid-controversy

In a significant shake-up, Michael Damianos has assumed the role of Health Minister, succeeding Popi Kanaris, in a handover ceremony today....

108. Gabriel Attal appointed as youngest Prime Minister in history of France

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gabriel-attal-appointed-as-youngest-prime-minister-in-history-of-france

In a move aimed at rejuvenating his second term, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his 34-year-old Education Minister, Gabriel Attal, as the country's new Prime Minister. This makes Attal the youngest person to hold the position and the first openly gay individual to do so....

109. The cabinet reshuffle saga is a lesson in governance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-cabinet-reshuffle-saga-is-a-lesson-in-governance

When Nikos Christodoulides was vying for the Presidency last year, the primary question scrutinized was not just his readiness to govern, but also the individuals he would choose to surround himself with....

110.  President Christodoulidis announces Cabinet reshuffle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulidis-announces-cabinet-reshuffle

President Nikos Christodoulidis has announced a series of government appointments, effective Wednesday, January 10, 2023. The changes, made under constitutional authority, include:...

111. Far-right and conservatives gain momentum in Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

112. A government on fragile ground

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....

113. 'The bill goes to the President'

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....

114. Cyprus tax reform targets green initiatives and economic revitalization

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-targets-green-initiatives-and-economic-revitalization

By March 2024, the initial six phases of the tax transformation project commissioned by the Ministry of Finance to the Centre for Economic Research of the University of Cyprus will conclude,...

115. Blinken's urgent mission in the Middle East

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blinken-s-urgent-mission-in-the-middle-east

Amid mounting concerns over the Israel/Hamas conflict, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasizes the real risk involved....

116. UN Security Council to renew peacekeeping force mandate in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-security-council-to-renew-peacekeeping-force-mandate-in-cyprus

The year 2024 inaugurates a formal series of UN procedures related to Cyprus and simultaneously locks in the arrival of the new Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Cyprus....

117. Politics Blog: King Charles and Anastasiades

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-king-charles-and-anastasiades

I came across the news that King Charles had bestowed an honor upon Anastasiades, and I must admit, at first I felt a shiver, then I was suddenly engulfed by a wave of both national and emotional sentiments....

118. New details emerge in Menendez's Qatari bribery allegations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-details-emerge-in-menendez-s-qatari-bribery-allegations

In a complex legal saga, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez finds himself ensnared in deeper troubles as fresh allegations unfold....

119. Confirmed conflict of interest sparks urgent calls for accountability

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/confirmed-conflict-of-interest-sparks-urgent-calls-for-accountability

In a recent announcement, the Audit Service acknowledges the Independent Authority against Corruption's findings concerning three complaints filed by Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides against Assistant Attorney General Savvas Angelides. ...

120. Assistant Attorney General faces scrutiny amid corruption probe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assistant-attorney-general-faces-scrutiny-amid-corruption-probe

In a recent development, the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority has publicly disclosed the results of an exhaustive investigation into allegations surrounding Assistant Attorney General Savvas Angelides....

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