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1. Electric vehicle grants reopen Monday, prioritizing low-emission cars and targeted groups

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electric-vehicle-grants-reopen-monday-prioritizing-low-emission-cars-and-targeted-groups

The Department of Road Transport (TOM) announced Thursday that 97 new grants for electric vehicles and 18 for electric motorcycles will be available starting Monday, June 30....

2. Social media checks now part of U.S. student visa process

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-media-checks-now-part-of-u-s-student-visa-process

Foreign students hoping to study in the United States will now face much stricter screening, including having their social media accounts reviewed, under a new U.S. State Department policy announced this week....

3. New U.S. travel ban to block visitors from nearly 20 countries

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-u-s-travel-ban-to-block-visitors-from-nearly-20-countries

In a move that echoes one of the most controversial policies of his presidency, former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new travel proclamation that blocks or restricts entry into the United States from nearly 20 countries....

4. €100 ER fee only for tourists, not GESY patients

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€100-er-fee-only-for-tourists-not-gesy-patients

Patients covered by Cyprus’s national health system (GESY) and other approved groups will not be affected by the recently announced €100 advance fee for Accident and Emergency Department (A\&E) visits, health officials confirmed on Tuesday....

5. When public service becomes self-serving

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-public-service-becomes-self-serving

In Periclean Athens, civic participation wasn’t just a right; it was a moral and political duty. Those who didn’t engage in public affairs were labeled idiotes, a term thought to carry a derogatory tone and which is often linked to the modern English words ''idiot'' and ''diocy.''...

6. Harvard bars international students under Trump policy shift

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/harvard-bars-international-students-under-trump-policy-shift

Cypriot students hoping to study at Harvard University next year will now need to look elsewhere. ...

7. Andreas Neocleous, Omiros Pissarides, Eirini Hadjisavva, and Marios Tannousis to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andreas-neocleous-omiros-pissarides-eirini-hadjisavva-and-marios-tannousis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference aims to support and enhance Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition....

8. Scammers send fake Tax Department emails in refund scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scammers-send-fake-tax-department-emails-in-refund-scheme

Scammers are sending fraudulent emails claiming to be from the Cyprus Tax Department in an attempt to steal personal and banking information, officials warned....

9. US Ambassador to Cyprus gets powerful Ukraine role, and that’s good news for Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-to-cyprus-gets-powerful-ukraine-role-and-that-s-good-news-for-cyprus

In a move that shows just how much trust Washington has in her, US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie Davis has just been handed a second, extremely high-stakes job: America’s top diplomat in war-torn Ukraine....

10.  Systemic neglect: Cyprus forces re-evaluations for lifelong disabilities, stripping vital benefits

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/systemic-neglect-cyprus-forces-re-evaluations-for-lifelong-disabilities-stripping-vital-benefits

Cyprus’ disability assessment system is under fire for failing to recognize congenital hearing loss as a permanent condition, prompting calls from lawmakers and disability advocates for urgent reforms....

11. U.S. Embassy Cyprus Facebook post draws criticism over border security message

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-embassy-cyprus-facebook-post-draws-criticism-over-border-security-message

A recent Facebook post by the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus sharing a comment about U.S. border security has drawn widespread criticism from followers, who called the message "tone-deaf" and "shameful" in the Cypriot context....

12. New Toyota platform launches for Takata airbag replacements

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-toyota-platform-launches-for-takata-airbag-replacements

Toyota has launched a new platform to help drivers book appointments to replace defective Takata airbags in vehicles imported from non-EU countries....

13. VAT challenges for Electronic Money Institutions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vat-challenges-for-electronic-money-institutions

In the digital age, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) have become an integral part of the financial ecosystem, offering a range of services that facilitate digital transactions....

14. Cyprus has one of the world’s lowest U.S. visa rejection rates — and that’s a big deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-one-of-the-world-s-lowest-u-s-visa-rejection-rates-—-and-that-s-a-big-deal

Cyprus is inching closer to landing a spot in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, and there’s one big reason why: it now has one of the lowest U.S. visa rejection rates in the world....

15. U.S. officials in Cyprus for final checks before visa-free travel greenlight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-officials-in-cyprus-for-final-checks-before-visa-free-travel-greenlight

A team of U.S. State Department and Congressional officials arrived in Cyprus on Monday to carry out the final technical checks required for the country’s entry into the coveted U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). ...

16. System failure or failure of its operators?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/system-failure-or-failure-of-its-operators

The recent, catastrophic failure of the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Social Welfare Services to provide necessary protection to five children is yet another example of a systemic issue, ...

17. Trump moves to dismantle the Department of Education

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-moves-to-dismantle-the-department-of-education

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise....

18. Cyprus set to join US Visa Waiver Program before Easter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-set-to-join-us-visa-waiver-program-before-easter

Cypriot citizens are one step closer to the dream of hassle-free travel to the United States. The final approvals are just around the corner, as Cyprus awaits inclusion in the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), and the wait may be over sooner than expected....

19. U.S. Secretary of State discusses regional issues with Cyprus' Minister of Foreign Affairs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-secretary-of-state-discusses-regional-issues-with-cyprus-minister-of-foreign-affairs

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Cyprus' Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday....

20. Unvaccinated child dies of measles in Texas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unvaccinated-child-dies-of-measles-in-texas

A child in West Texas has died from measles, marking the first reported U.S. death from the disease in ten years, according to state health officials....

21. Cypriot businesses set their sights on the U.S.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-businesses-set-their-sights-on-the-u-s

For the first time, a Cypriot business delegation will participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit and SelectUSA Tech Summit, two major investment events in the United States aimed at companies looking to enter or expand in the U.S. market....

22. USAID shutdown leaves Cyprus-based employees in uncertainty

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usaid-shutdown-leaves-cyprus-based-employees-in-uncertainty

The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has left many of its global employees, including those stationed in Cyprus, in limbo....

23. Takata airbag crisis and Cyprus's failure to act

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/takata-airbag-crisis-and-cyprus-s-failure-to-act

The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....

24. Greek-ing the system: Trump’s Greek-American allies shape U.S. policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-ing-the-system-trump-s-greek-american-allies-shape-u-s-policy

Donald Trump’s administration is certainly influenced by several Greek Americans who are playing key roles in shaping U.S. policies. As Trump gets ready to be sworn in for his second term, these Greeks are not only helping to execute his vision but also ensuring that the U.S.-Greece relationship remains strong....

25. Chaos erupts at Blinken's final press conference over Gaza ceasefire deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chaos-erupts-at-blinken-s-final-press-conference-over-gaza-ceasefire-deal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference turned chaotic on Thursday when security forcibly removed two individuals who disrupted the event, accusing the U.S. government of complicity in the ongoing violence in Gaza. ...

26. Unions push back on new foreign worker rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unions-push-back-on-new-foreign-worker-rules

Trade unions are clashing over the proposed framework for regulating the employment of workers from third countries. ...

27. Zelenskyy offers Ukrainian firefighters to help battle California wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelenskyy-offers-ukrainian-firefighters-to-help-battle-california-wildfires

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to a remark from Donald Trump Jr. by offering to send Ukrainian firefighters to help battle the devastating wildfires in California....

28. US sanctions hit two Cyprus-based companies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sanctions-hit-two-cyprus-based-companies

In the latest wave of sanctions targeting entities aiding Russia’s war on Ukraine, two Cyprus-based companies have found themselves under the spotlight, further deepening the political tension surrounding the ongoing conflict....

29. USA: Mystery drones shut down airports and shake US security

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-mystery-drones-shut-down-airports-and-shake-us-security

A series of mysterious drone sightings in the United States has disrupted airport operations and triggered widespread concern, prompting calls for federal intervention. ...

30. Cyprus reclaims rare antiquities from the US

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reclaims-rare-antiquities-from-the-us

Cyprus celebrated the return of 266 valuable antiquities on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in cultural repatriation....

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