https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bill-proposes-stricter-penalties-for-dog-owners
A bill amending existing animal welfare legislation which is being discussed at the parliamentary committee level aims to introduce strict penalties for dog owners but leaves untouched provisions to do with the euthanasia of dogs, something that has sparked the reaction of animal welfare organizations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/lack-of-legal-protection-in-eu-adoptions
Intercountry adoption is the adoption of a child habitually resident in one state by parents habitually resident in another state, as defined in Article 2 of the 1993 Hague Convention, which ensures cross-border recognition of adoptions. However, in practice, additional procedures are required for its recognition in certain States, including EU Member States....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investors-flock-to-green-bonds-as-a-secure-investment
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1450-contact-centre-a-new-era-of-citizen-services
The 1450 Communication Centre will be operational on Thursday, March 30, 2023, as part of the State's larger effort to modernize and improve the quality of service that the State provides to its citizens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-inmates-score-4th-and-6th-place-in-international-art-competition
Inmates in Cyprus Prisons took part with 10 paintings in the 6th International Art Competition "Art and Prison" organized in Berlin. Two paintings got 4th and 6th place while others got distinctions among the first 100 rankings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/island-bids-farewell-to-cypriot-victims-of-greek-rail-disaster
The remains of two young Cypriots who perished in Greece’s deadly rail disaster arrived on the island on Sunday, with both families of the victims requesting a media blackout as they bid farewell to their children...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/homes-are-getting-harder-to-find-for-ukraine-s-animals
LVIV, Ukraine – The first thing you hear after entering the animal sanctuary in Znesinnya Park near the center of Lviv are the dogs. There are scores of them barking and howling, members of a raucous makeshift orchestra sounding out a discordant opera....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-who-s-who-of-the-christodoulides-government
On Monday afternoon (27/02), Nikos Christodoulides, the country's new leader, unveiled his new administration. Read the detailed biographies of the individuals who make up the new government....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-protocol-for-wednesday-s-changing-of-the-guard
The 'changing of the guard' or in plain terms, the new President's term is scheduled to begin on March 1st when the confirmation ceremony of Nikos Christodoulides' hand-picked ministers will occur at the event hall of the presidential palace at 10 am, after which, the first cabinet meeting will take place....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/576-cases-of-domestic-violence-investigated-in-the-past-year
According to Pafos Assistant Police Director Michael Ioannou, 576 cases have been investigated since the Violence in the Family Unit of the Pafos Crime Detection Department began operations on 15.2.21 until yesterday, 22.2.23....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-foster-care-bill-gives-children-a-voice
The new bill on foster care is empowering children, Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Anastasia Anthousi, has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/around-1000-earthquake-victims-from-turkey-have-arrived-in-the-occupied-areas
According to Hassan Tatsoi, the "minister of labor and social welfare," a thousand earthquake-affected people traveled from Turkey to the occupied territories in one week to find relatives or friends who had been living in the occupied territories for years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-baby-grant-continues-amounts-and-benefits
It is still possible to receive the "Baby Grant" which is a subsidy of 1,750 euros given to eligible recipients and includes supplies such as furniture, linens, items for personal hygiene and care, and clothing for up to two years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/averof-to-christodoulides-you-can-rely-on-disy
The meeting between President-elect Nicos Christodoulides and DISY President Averof Neophytou was described as "excellent" by President-elect Nicos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-does-right-by-wronged-farm-workers
A foreign worker who says he fell out of status after being wronged in a labor dispute is getting support from Cypriot authorities, along with over a dozen suspected victims of labor exploitation after police, labor, and immigration officers coordinated a raid on a farm in Famagusta district after his complaint...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-campaign-for-earthquake-victims
Cyprus’ Commissioner for the Citizen announced on Wednesday a campaign for the collection of humanitarian aid for the people affected by the deadly earthquake in Syria and Turkey, which will run between February 9 and 17...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-dad-regrets-tough-stance-on-daughter-s-hijab
A judge in Limassol has sentenced a man from Syria and his wife on assault and psychological violence, following a complaint filed by their daughter who broke the family’s hijab wearing rules...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/strike-trade-unions-call-for-cola-agreement
Hundreds of workers gathered outside the Finance Ministry today calling for the full reinstatement of COLA (Cost of Living Allowance). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labor-unrest-in-the-midst-of-an-election-today-s-strike
Despite the unions' categorical assurances that the strike on Thursday has nothing to do with the current election period, the three-hour strike measures will de facto be butter on the election agenda of candidates who do not come from the government sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-zealand-s-youngest-prime-minister-resigns
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced in an emotional press briefing that she will step down, saying 'it's time'....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-s-population-shrinks-for-first-time-in-60-years
China's population fell last year for the first time in six decades, a historic turn that is expected to mark the start of a long period of decline in its citizen numbers with profound implications for its economy and the world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-nine-more-citizenships-revoked
The Council of Ministers today confirmed its previous decision to deprive three investors and six of the dependents of their citizenship status following the expiration of the deadline for objections and the completion of the procedures in the competent committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-murdered-for-a-mere-200-euros
The brutal murder of 61-year-old Dorotheos Dimitriadis on January 4 in Latsia by a group of people who beat him mercilessly has shocked the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nikos-christodoulides-discussing-changes-to-the-guterres-framework
"I didn't hear anyone mention Mr. Kasoulides, the foreign minister, after the wreckage in Crans Montana. Nobody could blame him. He was not the most directly involved, nor was he the one who would take the final decisions..." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-ministry-calling-on-public-to-avail-of-free-flu-shots
Cyprus’ Ministry of Health, calls on members of the public, regardless of age, or if they belong to a high-risk group, to contact their GP for a flu vaccine for free, in a bid to reduce pressure on the healthcare system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-landscape-of-bank-equity-is-changing-in-cyprus
A day before 2022 came to an end, Eurobank made the announcement that it had added 3.2% more shares of Hellenic Bank, bringing its total to 29.2% (pending regulatory approval), and altering the bank's balance "for good"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-a-dead-deer-at-the-zoo-sparks-outrage-video
A small deer has died at the Limassol Zoo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unaccompanied-minors-are-on-the-rise
Managing the exponentially increasing number of unaccompanied minors or unaccompanied alien children (UAC) is a problem that must be solved by the government in collaboration with NGOs and other relevant actors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/procedures-criminal-offender-profiles-and-the-law-governing-child-abuse
The recent news has been overshadowed by new complaints from schoolgirls in Cyprus alleging that their headmaster has harassed them sexually, while in Greece the Aeolus box is opening due to revelations about the "Ark of the World" foundation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/op-ed-a-saint-and-a-monster
The allegations of sexual abuse reported at the homes of the children’s charity Ark of the World (Kivotos tou Kosmou) have caused a huge shock to public opinion....