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391. Combating hate speech: Urgent action for LGBTI rights

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/combating-hate-speech-urgent-action-for-lgbti-rights

The Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights Protection, Maria Stylianou Lottides, has strongly denounced the recent surge of comments directly targeting the LGBTI community and promoting hate speech against its members....

392. Planetarium Cyprus: Where science and wonder converge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/planetarium-cyprus-where-science-and-wonder-converge

Some people ask, ''Does a planetarium merely provide answers, or does it also evoke questions?'' Achilleas Kentonis, the executive director of the Interstellar Institute, responds, ''First and foremost, it stimulates questions, and then answers naturally follow.''...

393. Massive cash haul uncovered at Paphos airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/massive-cash-haul-uncovered-at-paphos-airport

In a joint operation between the Customs Department and the YKAN (Financial Intelligence Unit), a startling discovery was made at Paphos Airport on Thursday night, 8th June 2023....

394. The shocking face of violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-shocking-face-of-violence

In Cyprus, we have witnessed the rapid dissemination, facilitated by the prevalence of audiovisual content on social media platforms, of two videos that expose the brutal and shocking nature of violence. ...

395. Revolutionary mRNA vaccine boosts skin cancer treatment by 65%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/revolutionary-mrna-vaccine-boosts-skin-cancer-treatment-by-65

In a mid-stage trial, Moderna Inc and Merck & Co announced on Monday that the addition of their experimental mRNA-based vaccine has shown a 65% reduction in the risk of spreading the deadliest form of skin cancer when used in combination with immunotherapy alone....

396. FinMin underlines the importance of disciplined policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finmin-underlines-the-importance-of-disciplined-policy

The contact circle with the banks has not been completed, and there will be a new one to adopt measures that will provide relief to borrowers regarding the increased interest rates....

397. Government takes bold steps towards inclusion of disabled persons

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-takes-bold-steps-towards-inclusion-of-disabled-persons

The government is focused on developing a new national strategy for disability, aiming to enhance the integration and well-being of persons with disabilities. ...

398. Erdogan wins Turkish election

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-wins-turkish-election

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won Turkey’s presidential election, defeating opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday’s runoff vote and stretching his rule into a third decade...

399. Pope sends top sex crimes investigator to Bolivia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-sends-top-sex-crimes-investigator-to-bolivia

Pope Francis has sent one of his top sex crimes investigators to Bolivia at a time when the Andean nation is being shaken by an escalating pedophilia scandal involving priests....

400. Limassol hosts desalination conference

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-hosts-desalination-conference

'Desalination for the Environment, Clean Water and Energy conference and exhibition' begins Tuesday in Limassol with the participation of more than 300 delegates from around the world and 30 exhibitors...

401. Henry Kissinger warns of looming peril: U.S.-China tensions and the AI arms race

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/henry-kissinger-warns-of-looming-peril-u-s-china-tensions-and-the-ai-arms-race

U.S.-China tensions have been called a repeat of Cold War-era dynamics. But a more apt comparison may be the years preceding World War I when much of Europe was sitting on a powder keg of hostilities and overlapping territorial claims that required only two bullets to ignite. ...

402. As Greek elections loom, parties vie for votes of ‘lost generation’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/as-greek-elections-loom-parties-vie-for-votes-of-‘lost-generation

Politicians vying for votes in Greece’s election on Sunday have turned to YouTube and TikTok to win over a younger generation who have long felt that years of crises have cost them their youth...

403. Empowering parenthood: Health Ministry's innovative plan for fertility

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/empowering-parenthood-health-ministry-s-innovative-plan-for-fertility

The Ministry of Health is spearheading an innovative legislative push for assisted reproduction and subsidizing infertility treatments, according to Minister Popi Kanari. ...

404. Alarming rise in domestic violence in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alarming-rise-in-domestic-violence-in-cyprus

The Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO) in Cyprus has released data revealing a concerning surge in domestic and partner violence incidents in 2022. ...

405. Cyprus struggles with illegal sperm clinics and lack of donor registry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-struggles-with-illegal-sperm-clinics-and-lack-of-donor-registry

The lack of a register for egg and sperm donors used in medically assisted reproduction in Cyprus has emerged as a serious issue. During a recent meeting of the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee, DISY MP and member of the committee, Rita Superman,...

406. Cyprus urged to repeal spyware export licenses not in line with EU

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-urged-to-repeal-spyware-export-licenses-not-in-line-with-eu

Cyprus has played a major role as an export hub for spyware, and should repeal all export licences it has issued that are not in line with EU legislation, ...

407. 19-year-old advisor appointment sparks political outcry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/19-year-old-advisor-appointment-sparks-political-outcry

The appointment of a 19-year-old student as an adviser to the Deputy Minister of Tourism has sparked political controversy. Both AKEL and DISY parties have released statements condemning the move. ...

408. The hypocrisy over Varosha

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-hypocrisy-over-varosha

The news of three hotels owned by Greek Cypriots being sold to a Turkish Cypriot entrepreneur in Varosha summarizes our ongoing hypocrisy in the Cyprus issue, both in terms of the displaced and the property aspect in the negotiations....

409. ChatGPT shares grim predictions of how humanity could be wiped out

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chatgpt-shares-grim-predictions-of-how-humanity-could-be-wiped-out

As tech experts warn that the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, OpenAI's ChatGPT weighed in with its own predictions on how humanity could be wiped off the face of the Earth....

410. Russia blames US for drone attack

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-blames-us-for-drone-attack

Russia attacked several Ukrainian cities with explosive drones overnight, though Ukraine said Thursday that it had managed to shoot most of them down. Russia called the attack payback for what it claims was an alleged attempt by Ukraine to attack the Kremlin in Moscow using drones on Wednesday....

411. Commissioner in Cyprus to probe Russian asset freeze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commissioner-in-cyprus-to-probe-russian-asset-freeze

Commissioner Reynders will request information on the total value of the assets of 'Russian oligarchs' in Cyprus that have been frozen by the authorities he told Cyprus News Agency in an interview, noting that so far, according to official figures 104 million euros in assets have been frozen, which is considered a low amount...

412. AI pioneer regrets contribution to field, quits Google over concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-pioneer-regrets-contribution-to-field-quits-google-over-concerns

The man often touted as the godfather of AI has quit Google, citing concerns over the flood of fake information, videos and photos online and the possibility for AI to upend the job market....

413. Labor Minister proposes compromise on CoLA issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labor-minister-proposes-compromise-on-cola-issue

Labour Minister Yiannis Panagiotou presented a mediation proposal on the CoLA issue to trade unions and employers' organizations on Friday morning (28/04)....

414. Finance Minister requests containment of lending rates for housing loans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-requests-containment-of-lending-rates-for-housing-loans

The Finance Minister of Cyprus, Makis Keravnos, has written letters to the Director General of the Cyprus Banks Association and the Director General of the Association of Credit Acquisition Companies and Credit Facility Managers, requesting measures to control rising lending rates for serviceable loans up to €350,000....

415. From troublesome youth to social responsibility

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-troublesome-youth-to-social-responsibility

In my youth, I was what you would call a troublesome young man who loved firecrackers. It wasn't just because of where I grew up in my mother's village in Greece, where military history was celebrated, and almost all of my family's ancestors had died for faith and country, from Orlofika to the Korean Expeditionary Force....

416. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Sustainable Finance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/k-treppides-co-ltd-sustainable-finance

Sustainability is the key to a better, healthier, and more viable future as it improves the quality of our lives with the use of natural resources which protect our ecosystem in general. By taking into consideration the three pillars of economic viability, environmental protection, and social well-being, we can preserve the future generations’ needs while, from a corporate perspective, the development of sustainable strategies can lead to a company’s longevity....

417. Dead loved ones could be uploaded to your computer by end of year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dead-loved-ones-could-be-uploaded-to-your-computer-by-end-of-year

You may soon be able to catch up with friends and relatives who have passed away — on your computer....

418. Greek and Turk connect over tombstone in Istanbul

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-turk-connect-over-tombstone-in-istanbul

Kerem Soyyilmaz knew very little about the 1923 population exchange between Greece and Turkey but felt such a strong urge to investigate after discovering in the summer of 2017 a marble slab with an inscription in Greek...

419. President walks the talk in fight against cancer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-walks-the-talk-in-fight-against-cancer

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides kicked off the 48th Christodoula march to raise awareness against cancer, vowing that his government will continue to be present in the longest-ever running campaign to ease human suffering on issues associated with cancer, supporting the efforts of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society...

420. Deputy Minister of Research discusses efforts to create a modern digital state

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-minister-of-research-discusses-efforts-to-create-a-modern-digital-state

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Philippos Hadjizacharia, discussed the country's efforts to modernize its public administration and create a digital state at an event in Nicosia....

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